"First time defeating a Pokémon, Rattata, reward: 1 lottery draw."
"First time inviting a companion to join the team, reward: 1 lottery draw."
There were two messages on the notification bar, both with timestamps. One appeared when Ash first commanded Pikachu to defeat Rattata, and the other was after Xiao Xia agreed to join his team.
"First time… It seems many 'firsts' can grant lottery draws. I just don't know what other 'firsts' can give draws. I should ask the big shots in the group when I have time." Ash murmured, then mentally clicked the wheel to start the draw.
This time, the wheel was a little different; it had an option for two consecutive draws.
It must be said, this lottery was quite intelligent; even two draws could be done consecutively.
Ash clicked 'two consecutive draws' without hesitation, and a second pointer appeared on the wheel, both pointers beginning to spin wildly.
"Stop."
The pointers on the wheel slowed down, then came to a complete stop after a few seconds.
One pointer landed in a very narrow area—the A-rank zone.
The other pointer stopped in a wider area—the C-rank zone.
Two consecutive draws, one A and one C. Feiqiu Xiao Zhi, seeing this probability, would probably be in tears!
He had drawn over a hundred times, yet hadn't even gotten a B-rank. Ash, with only three draws, had already gotten one S, one A, and one C.
Even if Ash was dull, he could tell that his luck on this wheel seemed to be unbeatable.
"Congratulations! You have drawn an A-rank ability: Insight Eye (A)."
"Congratulations! You have drawn a C-rank ability: Speed Limit Increase (C)."
Unlike the first Bo-do Power draw, this time the lottery did not elaborate much afterwards, only indicating what abilities he had drawn. As for the abilities' uses and how to use them, Ash had no idea.
There were no light spots with usage instructions in his mind, like there were for Bo-do Power. So how was he supposed to use this thing?
Asking when he didn't understand was Ash's excellent virtue. He directly opened the chat group and went to ask the big shots there.
"Mengxin Xiaozhi: Everyone, I've drawn Insight Eye (A) and Speed Limit (C). Which big shots do these two abilities belong to?"
"Feiqiu Xiao Zhi: No way, buddy! How many times have you drawn?! You got an A-rank ability again?! Did you draw a hundred times in one go?"
"Mengxin Xiaozhi: No, I only drew twice."
"Feiqiu Xiao Zhi: …(Censored)!"
Someone else gets an A-rank with just two draws, while I do ten consecutive draws and don't even get a C. Is this probability reasonable? Is it reasonable?! Is there a shady deal going on?! Who is the creator of this broken chat group?! I'm going to kill him!!
Feiqiu Xiao Zhi roared in impotent rage in his own world. If he could leave the group, he probably would have already left and isolated himself.
"Breeder Xiao Zhi: Your luck is truly divine. Is this the unique beginner's luck?"
"Bo Dao Yong Zhe Xiao Zhi: You're right. We, who joined earlier, are considered old-timers. The only true newcomer seems to be the newly joined 'me,' so all the beginner's luck must be concentrated on this 'me,' right?"
"Champion Xiao Zhi: That makes a lot of sense. However, in reality, besides A-rank abilities and above, other drawn abilities are of no use to us. But I must say, the newcomer is truly lucky! Even that C-rank ability is the most useful among C-rank items."
"Mengxin Xiaozhi: So what exactly did I draw?"
"Breeder Xiao Zhi: That A-rank ability is mine. As a top Breeder, I've developed a pair of unparalleled eyes. I can obtain all data of any Pokémon with just one glance, and I can even Detect what skills they possess."
"Breeder Xiao Zhi: However, the ability you obtained is only A-rank, so it shouldn't be my full ability. I don't know what level of performance an A-rank can achieve, but at least it should be able to show the Pokémon's ability value aptitude limit."
"Mengxin Xiaozhi: What is an ability value aptitude limit?"
"Breeder Xiao Zhi: Pokémon strength levels vary, but in reality, within the same level, ability values also differ. According to the chat group's lottery ranking, I've also divided ability value rankings from S to E-rank."
"Breeder Xiao Zhi: For example, if two Pikachus are both Champion-rank, but one Pikachu's speed ability value is A-rank and the other is S-rank, then the latter will be much faster than the former in terms of regular speed!"
"Breeder Xiao Zhi: Generally speaking, a Pokémon's level can be improved through daily training, breeding, and battle experience. Speed varies, but as long as you put in effort and care for your Pokémon, they will eventually bear fruit for you, and ultimately reach the top Champion level."
"Breeder Xiao Zhi: But ability values are different. The upper limit of ability values is generally fixed. Some Pokémon, even if their level reaches Champion-rank, their ability value within the same-level rating can only reach E-rank. This is what outsiders refer to as a Pokémon's aptitude."
Ash felt a bit dizzy hearing this, but he somehow understood what Breeder Xiao Zhi meant.
In short, the upper limit of strength levels for all Pokémon is almost the same. If Champion-rank is the world's top level, then all Pokémon can theoretically reach the Champion-rank.
However, the upper limit of ability values for each Pokémon, at the same level, is different and restricted by aptitude.
Some Pokémon are naturally strong, so their strength ability value limit is A-rank. Average Pokémon strength ability value limits are only B or even C-rank; they cannot reach A-rank.
According to Breeder Xiao Zhi, if ability values differ by one rank at the same level, it will already create a significant gap.
"Breeder Xiao Zhi: But nothing is absolute. Nature is full of wonders, and Pokémon themselves are beings with infinite potential. My Insight Eye has seen more than once that some Pokémon, whose ability aptitude was clearly only C-rank, have managed to break through to B-rank."
"Breeder Xiao Zhi: And in most cases, these Pokémon who break through their limits have a Trainer who cares for them meticulously and treats them as their own. This is a miracle jointly created by the Trainer and the Pokémon!"
Pokémon aptitude has limits, but Pokémon themselves represent infinite potential. Under the miraculous power of bonds, mere limits are something Pokémon will break for you!
This is what is meant by: there are no useless Pokémon, only useless Trainers!