[Intermediate Pokémon Energy Cluster × 2, Advanced Pokémon Energy Cluster × 2, Zen Headbutt × 1, Sandstorm × 1, Confuse Ray × 1, Substitute × 1, Fire Fang × 1, Ice Fang × 1, Stamina, Special Attack, Attack Power-Up × 1...]
[Advanced Energy Cluster: A cluster of light containing a large amount of pure energy. When used by a Pokémon, it can rapidly accelerate its growth.]
[Zen Headbutt: An attack focused by concentrating Confusion power on the forehead. It may sometimes cause the target to flinch.]
[Sandstorm: Continuously consumes internal energy to create a Sandstorm. Pokémon other than Rock, Ground, and Steel types take damage in the Sandstorm, and the Special Defense of Rock-type Pokémon is also raised.]
[Confuse Ray: Releases strange light to interfere with the opponent, causing them to become confused.]
[Substitute: Consumes a small amount of one's own Stamina to create a double. The higher the skill proficiency, the stronger the control over the double.]
[Fire Fang: Bites the opponent with teeth covered in flames. It may sometimes cause the opponent to flinch or become burned.]
Lionel's gaze swept over the reward list on the system panel, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the desk as he quickly calculated how to allocate the items.
Lionel had also roughly figured out the rules and probabilities concerning the popularity points lottery items.
The rewards usually tended to align with the Pokémon he currently owned, with a high probability of drawing corresponding skills or applicable items, and only occasionally including other items not limited to his Pokémon.
Turning his attention to the Advanced Energy Cluster, Lionel took the Energy Cluster out of the virtual panel. The pure energy contained within was so condensed it was almost visible to the naked eye, glowing with a moist luster as it flowed.
"The Energy Clusters produced by the system are far, far superior to the Pokéblocks available on the market."
Lionel gazed at the Advanced Energy Cluster before him and sighed softly.
He had previously bought Pokéblocks in stores. These Pokéblocks were essentially energy items made through chemical reactions, utilizing combinations of different Berry ingredients.
Although they could help a Pokémon increase its internal energy, the Pokémon needed a considerable amount of time to slowly digest and absorb them.
Moreover, Pokéblock production is complicated. While low and intermediate grades are manageable, Advanced Pokéblocks require a Breeder with solid ability and experience to produce successfully.
However, the Energy Clusters produced by the system were completely different. They had extremely high energy density and were so pure they contained no impurities, seeming like the source power directly extracted from a Pokémon's body, allowing the Pokémon to absorb and convert it rapidly, efficiently boosting its strength.
With a thought, Lionel divided the drawn Energy Clusters, preparing to give them separately to his two Pokémon.
Feebas seemed to sense the energy's aura, excitedly swimming in circles in the water, its silver tail splashing fine droplets.
Lionel gently placed the Energy Cluster on the water surface. The Energy Cluster instantly transformed into a pale green stream of light, merging into Feebas's body.
"Gulp—"
Feebas comfortably squinted its eyes, and a faint blue light appeared around its body. Its scales seemed to become even more lustrous.
It wiggled its tail and swam to the edge of the tank, gently rubbing Lionel's fingertip with its head, emitting satisfied "pop pop" sounds from its throat.
Seeing Lionel hand the Energy Cluster to Feebas first, Tyrunt immediately became anxious. Its short legs scrambled on the ground as it rushed to Lionel's feet, constantly rubbing its head against his pant leg.
It let out a soft, low growl, looking exactly like it was Charm-ing and acting spoiled, afraid Lionel would forget its share.
"Don't rush, don't rush! How could I forget you?"
Lionel was amused by its eagerness, reached out to rub its large forehead, and handed over its Energy Cluster.
Tyrunt's eyes immediately lit up. It suddenly opened its small mouth, nodding its head repeatedly, and "Awoo"-ed, swallowing the Energy Clusters one by one.
After each swallow, its small body trembled slightly, its spine unconsciously arching and stretching, and its little tail happily swept the ground as it comfortably closed its eyes.
Next was the allocation of skills. Lionel had an incredible stroke of luck in this lottery, actually drawing a weather skill: Sandstorm.
It's important to know that Rock-type Pokémon can boost their Special Defense ability during a Sandstorm, which happens to be Tyrunt's weakness. This was truly an excellent reinforcement!
However, amid the surprise, Lionel was also calculating in his mind:
The enhancement burst of Dragon Dance and the sustained weather effect of Sandstorm are both moves that genuinely consume Stamina. If Tyrunt's Stamina can't keep up, even the strongest move will only be a one-time burst.
This absolutely wouldn't do!
In the upcoming training for Tyrunt, Stamina must be firmly prioritized as the core focus; there is no room for ambiguity!
After all, in future battles, Tyrunt must not only sustain the high Stamina consumption of both Dragon Dance and Sandstorm simultaneously but also manage the execution of other skills.
If its Stamina can't keep up, having burst power but failing halfway through, then it would truly become a "Weak Dragon"—and that is absolutely unacceptable to Lionel.
Stamina is the foundation of Tyrunt's combat ability and must never be a hindrance.
At this moment, Tyrunt was lying on the ground, savoring the lingering effects of the Energy Cluster, its whole body radiating satisfied laziness.
The instant Lionel finalized the training plan, Tyrunt seemed to sense something, involuntarily shivering. Its round little head instinctively retracted, looking somewhat silly and naive.
Furthermore, Lionel decisively used the Ice Fang and Fire Fang skills on Tyrunt!
Similar to Ice Fang, although Fire Fang does not receive the Same Type Attack Bonus based on Tyrunt's own attributes, its power is still considerable when boosted by Tyrunt's Strong Jaw Ability.
Crucially, Fire Fang provides Tyrunt with an additional Fire-type Attack Coverage. When encountering opponents of Grass, Bug, or Steel types in the future, it can break free from the limitations of its own type and respond more flexibly.
It must be known that type advantage has always been one of the core keys to victory or defeat in battle.
Landing a super effective skill hit can instantly tip a previously deadlocked battle, which is precisely the significance of supplementing Tyrunt's skill Attack Coverage.
The proficiency increase brought by Ice Fang allows Tyrunt to master Fire Fang more quickly.
Although one skill cannot master all others, if the proficiency of one skill is high enough, it greatly benefits the learning, mastery, and improvement of other skills of the same type.
If Lionel's Feebas hadn't been busy preparing for the Pokémon Contest recently, Lionel would have also let it watch videos to study and learn some new Water-type skills independently.
After all, Feebas already has a sufficient foundation in controlling Water-type energy. By watching videos of other Pokémon executing skills, practicing slowly, and exploring, it can gradually grasp the essence of the skill's flow.
However, Lionel is not in a hurry for Feebas to learn new skills right now; the priority is preparing fully for the Pokémon Contest.
Among the skills drawn this time, there was Confuse Ray, which Lionel planned to have Feebas use first.
Lionel wasn't concerned about the Confusion effect attached to the skill; what truly interested him was the description in the skill setting: "releases strange light."
He wanted to test if this strange light could add a different kind of brilliance to Feebas's skill combination.
After all, Master Wallace announced that he would serve as the special judge for this Pokémon Contest in Rustboro City.
Although it was late notice, any Trainer who could rush to Rustboro City would surely enter the competition upon hearing the news.
Lionel needed to secure a slightly higher chance of winning for his Feebas in the Pokémon Contest.
Finally, Lionel also completed the allocation of the enhancement potions obtained from the system lottery:
The potions that boost Attack and Stamina attributes were all given to Tyrunt, fitting its need for melee combat and sustained fighting.
The Special Attack enhancement potion was given to Feebas, laying the groundwork for improving its energy attacks.
After Feebas and Tyrunt finished enjoying the lingering effects of the Energy Clusters, both little guys looked eagerly at Lionel, knowing their master still had good things for them.
Seeing the two little ones look so direct and adorable, Lionel couldn't help but chuckle.
He stopped teasing them and directly transmitted the selected skills and enhancement potions to them.
Feebas and Tyrunt comfortably felt the physical transformation brought by the energy enhancement potions, while silently pondering the clear skill impressions that appeared in their minds.
Seeing the two little ones so focused, Lionel moved aside to prepare lunch.
In the afternoon, he still needed to go to Petalburg Woods to continue Feebas's training, trying to see if Confuse Ray could be incorporated into its ice-water combination skill to add more chances of winning the upcoming competition...
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