Species: Pidgeotto
Gender: Male
Level: Normal Advanced
Ability: Keen Eye
Skills: XXXXX
Six-dimensional Stats: Physical Attack C (B) Special Attack C (B) Defense C (B) Special Defense C (B) HP C (B) Speed C (B)
The upper limits of all six-dimensional stats have reached B-rank, and his current ability values have also reached C-rank. In the wild, a Pidgeotto with such aptitude is definitely one in a thousand.
Although he doesn't have A-rank aptitude, having all B-rank upper limits is not worse than the Metapod Ash has, and is even more balanced.
However, compared to Caterpie, it is more common for Pidgeotto populations to have higher ability aptitude limits. This is related to the overall aptitude and other judgments of the population.
But those things have nothing to do with Ash. He only knows that this Pidgeotto is perfect for being a Flying Pokémon.
Ash in the group said that if one is traveling in the wild, it's best to carry a Flying Pokémon that can carry people. No matter what situation arises, as long as one can fly, there's a high probability of escaping danger.
In Kanto, the only two Pokémon that can carry people and are relatively easy to encounter are Spearow and Pidgey.
These two Pokémon populations are known as Kanto's 'home birds,' belonging to the common Flying-type Pokémon in Kanto. If you want to catch a Flying-type Pokémon that can carry people, they are naturally the first choice.
Ash has encountered many Pidgey and Spearow in this Chang Pan Forest, but just like the Caterpie before, those Pokémon generally had average aptitudes.
Who would have thought that a Pidgeotto with excellent aptitude would actually come to him willingly?
After Ash said he wanted to catch the Pidgeotto, he subconsciously glanced at the Metapod not far away.
Could it be that excellent food attracts excellent hunters? ...Just kidding.
"So, do you agree to a capture battle?"
"Pidgeotto!"
"You said you won't fight me, and can only choose a Pokémon for battle? Isn't that obvious? Pokémon should naturally battle with Pokémon. I'm just a Trainer, how could I interfere in a battle between Pokémon?" Ash said with a matter-of-fact expression.
Xiao Xia and Pidgeotto both twitched their faces. Before you say that, can you please let go of your hand!
"Then the Pokémon I'm sending out is Pikachu. Get ready for battle." Ash said, releasing his hand from Pidgeotto. Pidgeotto quickly flapped his wings and flew away from Ash's side.
When he was grabbed by Ash just now, Pidgeotto felt like he was being targeted by a ferocious beast. That shouldn't have been his illusion, but that this human truly possessed such terrifying strength. Otherwise, with his rapid dive speed, how could the other party have caught him so easily?
Therefore, Pidgeotto said that in a Pokémon battle, Ash, the Trainer, was not allowed to participate.
"Pidgeotto!" After leaving Ash, Pidgeotto did not escape. Instead, he honored his promise by hovering in the air, letting out a battle cry towards Ash.
Most Pokémon are different from cunning humans; they are very honest. Even if a promised matter is unfavorable to them, they will still keep their promise, just like Pidgeotto now.
"Pikachu, I choose you!"
"Pika!"
"Thunder Shock!" To deal with Flying-type Pokémon, the best choice is naturally Electric-type moves.
Pikachu stretched his body, and golden electric light burst forth, flying from him. Pidgeotto made a turn in the air, dodging Pikachu's Thunder Shock move.
And taking advantage of this opportunity, he plunged down towards Pikachu along the lightning, a white light trailing behind his slender body—Quick Attack!
"We'll use Quick Attack too!"
"Pika!"
Pikachu canceled Thunder Shock and then moved quickly on the ground. Both sides charged towards each other, but Pikachu, who used Quick Attack later, was actually a bit faster than Pidgeotto!
However, since both sides were charging towards each other, who was faster or slower didn't matter. The two collided in mid-air a few seconds later, the sharp bird beak and Pikachu's head smashing together.
"Bang!"
A dull thud sounded, and Pidgeotto was sent flying by Pikachu, his body tumbling and swaying repeatedly in the air, unable to regain balance even by flapping his wings.
In terms of strength, Pidgeotto was not Pikachu's opponent. After all, Pikachu was a full major level stronger than Pidgeotto. Unless his ability values rolled to D-rank during the battle, it was impossible for him to lose to Pidgeotto.
After Pidgeotto was sent flying, Pikachu pursued the victory, electric light flashing on his body: "Thunderbolt!!!"
"Pika—chu!!" A thicker, faster golden electric light than before shot into the air, and the swift lightning struck the backward-flying Pidgeotto, who let out a scream.
"Give him the final blow, Quick Attack." Ash noticed that Pidgeotto, whose feathers were already scorched black in the air, was still trying to move, so he had Pikachu deliver the final blow.
Pikachu tapped the ground with his toes, leaping into the air, and his small head slammed hard into Pidgeotto's belly.
Pidgeotto, who was already falling like a kite with a broken string, now plummeted like a meteor.
"Boom!"
As Pidgeotto crashed to the ground with a roar, Ash immediately threw his Poké Ball, precisely hitting Pidgeotto's body.
The Poké Ball shook three times before emitting a crisp sound, indicating that Ash had successfully caught Pidgeotto.
"Haha, I caught Pidgeotto!" Ash stepped forward, picked up Pidgeotto's Poké Ball, and shouted excitedly.
"Pika Pikachu!!" Pikachu also celebrated nearby, his companions had increased, and maybe he wouldn't have to be a workaholic like he was now.
"Now I have a third Pokémon. Even if the Ni Bi Gym requires three Pokémon, I have enough Pokémon on hand."
"Ash, I say... what kind of Pokémon have you been catching? Flying-type, Bug-type... Aren't these all weak against Rock-type? Plus Pikachu, who's weak against Ground-type, you've assembled a grand slam of type disadvantages!"
Seeing the battle end, Xiao Xia also walked over, looked at Ash's Poké Ball, and said with some helplessness.
Ash indeed had three Pokémon now, but all three of them were completely countered by the Ni Bi Gym, the first Gym Ash wanted to challenge. Even as an experienced Trainer, she couldn't figure out how to win against a Gym with these three type-disadvantaged Pokémon.
Did Ash think the Gym was as easy to beat as a shorts-wearing boy Trainer?
"Don't worry, I've already thought of a strategy to deal with the Ni Bi Gym. Just watch!" Ash said, releasing Pidgeotto and applying medicine to him.
Xiao Xia's face showed a suspicious expression, deeply doubting Ash's claim... A Rookie Trainer, three type-disadvantaged Pokémon, battling a Gym Leader, with all debuffs stacked, she really had no idea how he could win!