Pokemon:Trainer

[Physical Examination Report]

[Type]: Fennekin

[Name]: Focus

[Trainer]: Link

[Gender]: Female

[Type]: Fire

[Level]: 1

[Ability]: Blaze

[Stats]:

HP/Vitality: Below Average

Attack/Strength: Below Average

Defense/Protection: Average

Special Attack/Knowledge: Exceptional

Special Defense/Psychic: Outstanding

Speed/Agility: Very Good

[Moves]: Ember, Telekinesis, Hypnosis, Safeguard, Copycat, Feint.

Link was pleasantly surprised when the machine in the corner printed out Fennekin's physical examination report. He hadn't expected its ability to be Blaze, nor that it had been born knowing moves like Copycat, Feint, and the surprisingly useful Safeguard.

It seemed there was a latent power within Fennekin that even it was unaware of.

Thanks to the advanced diagnostic tools at the Pokémon Center, this hidden potential had been revealed.

After purchasing two cans of Poké Puffs tailored for newborn Fire-types, Link also bought a variety of daily necessities: a backpack, grooming brushes, and two sets of clothing to replace his oversized Snorlax pajamas.

By the end of the afternoon, his savings had dropped below 50,000 Pokédollars. Raising Pokémon was clearly an expensive endeavor.

Realizing he needed to supplement his income, Link browsed the job board at the Pokémon Center. Most of the postings required assistance from Pokémon—tasks like watering plants, tilling soil, catching fish, lighting fires, carrying goods, and even battles.

Unfortunately, the workload for these tasks far exceeded what a "sickly" boy like him—or his newborn Fennekin—could handle.

After some deliberation, Link decided they would need to live frugally for the time being. His primary goal was to train Fennekin until it could manage tasks on its own. Once Fennekin became stronger, they could take on more lucrative jobs, enter battles, or even compete in Pokémon Contests.

He ruffled Fennekin's head affectionately and said, "This family depends on you now."

"Fu?"

Although it didn't fully understand, Fennekin puffed out its chest and chirped confidently, "Leave it to me!"

Smiling, Link led the little fox back to their room.

Thanks to Duskwater Town's small population, most Pokémon Center rooms were single or double accommodations rather than the typical dormitory setup. Link's single room even had a private bathroom and a television.

Upon arriving, he switched on the TV and spent several minutes tuning into the Hoenn Coordination Channel. Before heading to the shower, he reminded Fennekin not to use any Fire-type moves indoors.

Left alone, Fennekin sat mesmerized by the dazzling performances on the TV. The intricate moves and flashy displays left the little Pokémon starry-eyed.

It didn't fully understand the strategies behind the moves or the commentary provided by the host. Instead, it simply enjoyed imagining itself performing such cool techniques one day.

But as Fennekin watched, something didn't sit right.

The moves on TV felt… off. Counterintuitive. Inefficient. Flashy, but flawed.

Although it couldn't articulate why, Fennekin's instincts and sharp mind told it something was wrong.

Curious, it lay down on the floor, staring intently at the screen. Its ruby-red eyes flickered with a faint blue glow as it unconsciously used its psychic powers to mimic the moves it observed.

However, the untrained attempt failed quickly, leaving the little fox puzzled.

Scratching its ears in frustration, Fennekin concentrated harder. Its psychic energy intensified, radiating outward in invisible waves.

Suddenly, its eyes emitted a faint rainbow glow, and the world around it changed dramatically.

The flow of light, air, electrons, energy—everything became visible to Fennekin. It could see the intricate workings of its own body, the internal structure of the TV, and even Link moving around in the bathroom.

It had unknowingly activated a unique ability: "Eye of Miracles."

Similar to "Mind's Eye," this ability allowed Fennekin to observe energy flows, discern hidden truths, and penetrate the energy defenses of even Dark-type Pokémon with its psychic moves.

Everything was reflected in its eyes—everything except the moves on TV.

Despite its newfound vision, Fennekin couldn't perceive the energy flow behind the animations on the screen. Confused, it concluded the TV was a strange box of inexplicable illusions.

Exhaustion soon set in. Unable to fully control its ability, Fennekin's eyes dimmed, and its body returned to normal.

Moments later, Link emerged from the bathroom, toweling off his hair.

"All done. I'll boil some water for your bath next," he said.

Noticing Fennekin lying near the TV with its eyes closed, he assumed the little Pokémon was tired.

Newborns need plenty of food, play, and rest to stay healthy, Link thought.

Placing a towel over his shoulder, he returned to his desk. Using the Learning Crystal to boost his intelligence to 13, he began studying the reference books he had borrowed earlier.

The first book, "Introduction to Pokémon Breeding," explained that Pokémon moves were essentially applications of energy.

Physical moves channeled energy into the body, enhancing attacks like Tackle or Bite.

Special moves released energy outward, like Ember or Water Gun.

Status moves transformed energy to alter properties or conditions, requiring intricate control.

Pokémon became stronger by improving both their physical capabilities and energy control. To learn new moves, a Pokémon needed to master the corresponding energy manipulation techniques.

The book also explained that a Pokémon's energy composition typically matched its type. For example, most of Charmander's energy was Fire-type.

However, due to factors like egg groups and ancestry, secondary energies—often categorized as Normal—were also present. In rare cases, Pokémon could exhibit higher levels of secondary energy, leading to dual-typing, like a Dragon-attribute Charmander.

While using one's primary type was easiest, using other types required energy conversion—a process tied to a Pokémon's intelligence and willpower.

This explained why Special Attackers often had larger move pools.

Ultimately, a trainer's role was to act as a guiding force, introducing selection pressures that nature couldn't. By tailoring training to a Pokémon's strengths and personality, a trainer could help it master moves and techniques it wouldn't develop on its own.

Success required a deep understanding of a Pokémon's type, ability, stats, nature, and energy focus. Most importantly, trainer and Pokémon needed to share a common goal and a strong bond.

"Talent matters little in the hands of a good trainer. True training is about surpassing natural limits."

Link closed the book, stunned.

"Who wrote this?" he muttered, flipping to the author section.

The name Professor Yukinari Oak stared back at him.

With a smile, Link shook his head.

"If trainers can only push Pokémon to their natural limits, what's the point of being one?"

(End of Chapter)