[Species: Pidgeotto]
[Gender: Male]
[Level: Ordinary Advanced Level]
[Ability: Keen Eye]
[Skill: XXXXX]
[Six-dimensional Ability: Physical Attack C (B) Special Attack C (B) Defense C (B) Special Defense C (B) Physical Strength C (B) Speed C (B)]
The upper limit of all six abilities has reached B level, and its current ability values have also reached C level. In the wild, a Pidgeotto with this level of aptitude is definitely one in a thousand.
Although it doesn't have A level aptitude, the overall B level upper limit is not worse than Ash's Metapod, and is even more balanced.
However, compared to Caterpie, it's more common to see higher aptitude limits in the Pidgey line, which concerns the overall aptitude evaluation of the species.
But these things don't matter to Ash, he only knows that this Pidgeotto is just right to serve as a flying Pokemon.
Ash had mentioned in the group that when traveling in the wild, it's best to carry a flying Pokemon that can carry people. No matter the situation, if you can fly, you have a great chance of escaping danger.
And in Kanto, the only easily encountered flying Pokemon that can carry people are Pidgey and Spearow.
These two pokemon groups are called Kanto's household birds, flying-type pokemon that are ubiquitous in Kanto. If you want to capture a flying-type pokemon capable of carrying people, they are the natural first choice.
Ash encountered many Pidgey and Spearow in Viridian Forest, but like the Caterpies before, their aptitudes were all relatively average.
Who would have thought a well-qualified Pidgeotto would deliver itself right to him.
After saying he wanted to capture Pidgeotto, Ash instinctively glanced at the nearby Metapod.
Is it true that excellent food attracts excellent hunters... just kidding.
"So do you agree to a capture battle?"
"Pidgeotto chirped!"
"You say you won't fight me, we can only choose Pokemon for the battle? Isn't that a given? Pokemon are supposed to fight each other, I'm just a Trainer, how could I intervene in a battle between Pokemon," Ash said matter-of-factly.
Both Misty and Pidgeotto twitched at this. Could you at least let go of your grip before saying that?
"Then I'll send out Pikachu. Battle ready to start," Ash said, finally releasing his grasp on Pidgeotto, which quickly flapped its wings and flew away from Ash.
When Ash had grabbed it, Pidgeotto felt like it was being targeted by some fierce predator. This probably wasn't a misconception, given the human's terrifying strength; otherwise, how could he catch it so easily at such high speed?
This is why Pidgeotto insisted that Ash must not participate in the battle.
"Pidgeotto chirped!" Pidgeotto didn't run away after escaping Ash; it kept its promise, hovering in the air, emitting a war cry towards Ash.
Most Pokemon are sincere and straightforward, unlike the tricky humans. Even if something isn't in their best interest, they keep their promises, just like the honest Pidgeotto now.
"Pikachu, I choose you!"
"Pika!"
"Thunder Shock!" The best move to counter a Flying Type move is naturally an Electric Type Move.
Pikachu's body charged with electricity, releasing golden electric light toward Pidgeotto. Pidgeotto performed a quick spin in the air, dodging Pikachu's Thunder Shock.
Seizing this opportunity, Pidgeotto dove toward Pikachu along with the lightning, leaving a trail of white light behind its sleek body—Quick Attack!
"Let's use Quick Attack too!"
"Pika!"
Pikachu canceled Thunder Shock and swiftly dashed along the ground. Both Pokemon charged towards each other, but Pikachu's Quick Attack was unexpectedly faster than Pidgeotto's!
Since they were both charging at each other, speed didn't matter much. Both collided in midair, the sharp beak clashing with Pikachu's head.
"Bang!"
A muffled sound rang out as Pidgeotto was knocked away by Pikachu, tumbling through the air out of control, unable to regain its balance even by flapping its wings.
In terms of strength, Pidgeotto couldn't compete with Pikachu. After all, Pikachu was a whole level stronger than Pidgeotto; unless Pidgeotto's stats had inexplicably dropped to D level in the middle of the battle, it had no chance.
After Pidgeotto was sent flying, Pikachu followed up with another attack, flashing with electrical light, "Thunderbolt!!!"
"Pika—chu!!" The bolt was even bigger and shot into the air, instantly striking Pidgeotto's retreating figure, causing it to cry out in pain.
"Finish it with Quick Attack," Ash said, noticing that the singed Pidgeotto was still twitching in the air. He directed Pikachu to deliver the final blow.
Pikachu sprung forward, his small head slamming into Pidgeotto's stomach.
Originally dropping like a disconnected kite, Pidgeotto now plummeted straight down like a meteor.
"Boom!"
As Pidgeotto crashed to the ground with a loud bang, Ash threw his Pokeball, accurately hitting Pidgeotto.
The Pokeball wobbled three times before it made a crisp sound, signaling that Ash successfully captured Pidgeotto.
"Haha, I caught Pidgeotto!" Ash exclaimed excitedly, picking up Pidgeotto's Pokeball.
"Pika Pika Chu!!" Pikachu celebrated on the side as well, excited that they've gained another companion, thinking maybe now he wouldn't have to work so hard all the time.
"Now I have three Pokemon, so even if Pewter Gym requires three Pokemon, I'll have enough to compete," Ash declared.
"But Ash, what kind of Pokemon did you capture? A Flying Type, a Bug Type—aren't all of these weak against Rock Type? Plus, your Pikachu is weak against Ground Type. You're really pulling a negative attribute grand slam here!"
Seeing the battle conclude, Misty stepped forward and looked at Ash's Pokeball, a bit exasperated.
It's true Ash has three Pokemon, but these three are all weak against the Rock Type from Pewter Gym, the first Gym Ash aims to challenge. As a veteran Trainer herself, she can't figure out how Ash plans to win with these three negatively attributed Pokemon.
Does Ash think Gym battles are as easy as facing off with a Shorts Boy?
"Don't worry, I've already thought of a strategy to deal with Pewter Gym. Just watch," Ash said while releasing Pidgeotto to treat its injuries.
Misty gave Ash a skeptical look, having serious doubts about his plan. A Newbie Trainer with three negatively attributed Pokemon against a Gym Trainer, maxing out on debuffs—how could this possibly work?