Pokemon: Master of tactics
Chapter 146 - Pokemon Master Of Tactics: 146

Alex, who saw the curious glances from his Pokémon, smiled and said, "Haha, are you guys also interested in the evolution of Eevee? Though that's understandable."

Shieldon and Combusken began to speak almost simultaneously. ​​

"Did you buy an item for me too?" (Shieldon)

"What kind of item did you buy for me?"(Combusken)

Alex replied calmly, "Wait patiently, and you will see what I have got for you."

Without waiting for an answer, Alex pulled out the [8 Vitamins] he had bought.

There were 8 different small glass bottles with a pill in each one.

-> HP Up, Carbos, Protein, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, PP Up, and PP Max.

Almost all of these pills work similarly to the games, the PP Up and PP Max works a bit differently.

PP Up can improve the move that a Pokémon has the highest move mastery so that the Pokémon can use that move more times. For example, a Pokémon can use Hyper Beam a maximum of 5 times. Then after taking this pill, it can use it 6 times.

PP Max works similarly but is a better version of it. It doesn't improve 1, not 2, but 3 moves with the highest move mastery.

Alex had already thought about which pill to give which of his 7 Pokémon.

HP Up that increases the HP of a Pokémon is the perfect item for Shieldon. Shieldon's ridiculously good Defense and Sp. Def go very well with this pill.

Carbos that increase the speed of a Pokémon is an item where Alex had thought a bit. There are a couple of good options, but Alex ended up choosing Combusken. Combusken's Speed Boost plus improved base Speed sounded just too good for Alex to choose anyone else.

Protein that increases the attack of a Pokémon is an item where Alex didn't think twice. Scizor, who will soon be able to use Sword Dance, will pack an extra punch with this.

Calcium, which increases the Sp. Atk of a Pokémon, was also an easy choice for Alex. Gardevoir with Calm Mind on the Expert rank synergizes very well with this pill.

Choosing the best-suited Pokémon for Iron that boosts the Defense of a Pokémon was very difficult for Alex. In the end, he decided on Eevee, who will later become Umbreon. Umbreon probably will have a good Defense and Sp. Def base value. But her Defense may be a bit worse than her Sp. Def base value, so Alex decided to compensate for it with Iron.

Zinc raises the Sp. Def of a Pokémon, and it was the simultaneously toughest and easiest for Alex to choose Pokémon for it. At first, he thought that he didn't have a Pokémon that synergized with this pill. But after reflecting a little bit, he concluded that Crobat was a good choice. Alex noticed that mid or high-range move is very troublesome for Crobat. And because most mid or high-range moves deal Special damage, the Sp. Def is much more important to Crobat than the pure Defense value.

Deciding Pokémon for PP Up was the easiest. Which of Alex's Pokémon is using his mastered move the most? The answer is none other than Ditto. Ditto can use only 1 move and thus would get the maximum benefits out of this pill.

Alex gave each of his Pokémon their pill and put the PP Max pill back in his TRH device for future usage. He had not yet decided who should take the PP Max pill.

Combusken, who looked suspiciously at the pill, asked, "Why did you get me something like this? It's very tiny for a present. Is it at least tasty?"

Alex said to me a fatherly smile, "I have no idea, but this pill will bring you close to becoming a cool, pretty, and strong Blaziken."

Combusken, who heard this, showed an elated expression as she said out loud, "Really? That's great!" She immediately put the pile in her mouth and swallowed it.

Alex, who saw this thought, "I am such a good father!"

The other Pokémon also started swallowing their pills after receiving them from Alex.

Alex, who saw that everyone had taken their pills, took out the next item.

Everstone was the item next item that Alex showed everyone. He also got a small collar where held-items can be put in and put the Everstone there. He bought one for each of his Pokémon if he found a matching held item.

Alex then gave a benevolent smile and said, "Combusken, come here. I have another present for you."

Combusken, who heard this, started walking excitedly towards Alex. "Really, father! Wow, this is really a cool necklace. You are the best father in the world! *0/*"

Alex felt a bit like a father spoiling his naughty daughter. Although Combusken loves him as her father, she had never been that straightforward. This was the first time that Combusken gave such a big compliment to him.

"Hmm, that reminds me of the time when I was a child. My father probably felt the same way when I said similar words when he bought something for me." Thought Alex as he reminisced his childhood memories.

Although he no longer can see his parents, he would like to tell them that he is fine and is leading a good life now.

Gardevoir, who felt the emotion of Alex, went to her father and put a hand on his shoulder.

Alex just gave a small smile in reply and began to pull out the next item.

[Heart] of a High-Elite Ursaring on the A-Rank was the item that Alex got out of it.

"Ditto, come. I have something for you that may improve your potential."

When Ditto heard these words, they quickly began to crawl in the direction of Alex. Ditto also noticed that Ditto's leveling up speed was slower than before because of Ditto's potential, so Ditto knew how important such an item is to it. Ditto was also internally very happy that its trainer didn't give up on it, even if it had poor potential. Alex not only gave Ditto a family but gave his best to make Ditto stronger. Ditto has decided to give their best for Alex and his family and help as much as possible.

Alex watched as Ditto emotionlessly absorbed the heart.

After Ditto had absorbed the heart, Alex looked at Ditto's info to see if Ditto's potential had increased. Unfortunately, this item was not enough to improve the potential.

Alex saw the slightly usually emotionless eyes of Ditto being sad and said with a gentle tone, "Ditto, don't worry. Even if this item had not improved your potential, it has brought you 1 step closer to it. It will just take time, but your potential will definitely improve. The effort we put in is bound to get us to result, either now or in the future. None of it is pointless. So let's do our best, okay."

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