Pokémon: Super Swampert
Level: 49+5 (Gym Junior)
Aptitude: Champion
Ability: Swift Swim
Gender: Male
Skills: Water Gun, Mud Shot, Rock Throw, Protect, Water Pulse, Rock Slide, Superpower, Hydro Pump, Arm Hammer, Earthquake, Stomping Tantrum, Rock Tomb, Rain Dance, Dig, Brick Break, Bulk Up, Ice Punch, Waterfall, Hydro Pump.
Looking at the data in front of him, Alex was incredibly excited, never expecting to directly gain 5 levels. It went straight from Elite Peak to Gym Junior. Super Evolution is indeed powerful.
"Rocky~"
Swampert's mother was stunned and quickly ran to her son, looking him over from left to right. Wait, isn't our species, Swampert, already the final evolution? Why can you still evolve? I'm already King-tier, and I'm still just a Swampert. Why is this!
Grandpa John excitedly pulled his grandson over and asked, "Alex, this... what's going on?"
Alex felt his stamina rapidly depleting and quickly let go of the key stone. Super Swampert immediately devolved back into Swampert.
Looking at the Swampert that had returned to its original state, the two elders exchanged glances, waiting for their grandson's explanation.
Alex took a breath and then said, "This in my hand is called a key stone, and what Swampert had just now was a Swampert MEGA stone. It's also called a Swampert super evolution stone. As long as the trainer holds the key stone and the Pokémon holds a specific super evolution stone, they can undergo a temporary Super Evolution after achieving a strong bond. The Pokémon's stats will all receive a certain boost. For example, Swampert's original ability was Torrent, but after Super Evolution, it became Swift Swim. You saw it just now, Swampert instantly went from Elite Late Stage to Gym Junior. This is my first Super Evolution, and I'm still not used to it. After practicing a few more times in the future, the duration of Swampert's Super Evolution will be extended."
Grandpa John excitedly asked, "Then if I take this key stone and my Swampert takes that MEGA stone, can it also undergo Super Evolution?"
Alex's mouth twitched, and he scratched his head, tactfully saying, "This evolution consumes a lot of the trainer's stamina."
Grandma Mary, who was beside him, burst out laughing. She naturally understood her grandson's meaning and laughed, "Old man, don't even think about it. You want to Super Evolve? Don't just evolve into ashes directly."
Grandpa John sighed in disappointment. He wasn't annoyed by Grandma Mary's words, only sighing, "I'm old now, the future belongs to you young people."
Swampert's mother naturally heard Alex's words and, after a slight disappointment, came to terms with it. She patted her son's shoulder, happy for him.
"Flo!"
Suddenly, Florges tugged at Alex, her eyes burning as she looked at him.
Alex lowered his head slightly, and Eevee and Togepi looked at him with the same gaze, their meaning clear. Super Evolution, I want it too!
Alex was a bit troubled. He couldn't just say that they didn't have Super Evolution. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Super Evolution requires finding a dedicated super evolution stone. And there aren't any for you right now!"
The three Pokémon were a bit disappointed, but they also understood that if their trainer had them, he definitely wouldn't forget them.
Alex picked up Togepi and gently flicked its head. "You haven't even reached your final evolution, what Super Evolution are you thinking about?"
"Buddy~"
(Can't I prepare in advance?)
Alex smiled, "You're the most reasonable one."
Togepi's little eyes darted around, and it broke free from its trainer's arms, ran to Grandma Mary, and pointed at its forehead, crying.
"Buddy~"
Grandma Mary laughed as she picked up Togepi and gently rubbed its forehead. "It doesn't hurt, Grandma will rub it for you."
"Buddy~"
Togepi angrily pointed at Alex, then looked at Grandma with a wronged expression.
Alex's mouth twitched, ignoring the mischievous Togepi, and began to instruct Swampert. "You'll follow your mother for this period. Remember not to forget your daytime training. I'll come to check your training progress on time, and if you need anything, remember to come directly to me. Understand?"
"Rocky~"
Swampert nodded in agreement.
Swampert's mother and Empoleon, seeing this, also took the little Swampert and walked towards the back mountain.
Grandpa and Grandma's Pokémon also scattered, each going back to their own homes.
Giving Togepi an annoyed glance, Alex loudly said, "Florges, Leafeon, let's go upstairs to sleep. We're ignoring a certain black-hearted egg."
Florges immediately followed, and Leafeon no longer paid attention to her good sister, turning to follow Alex.
Togepi was dumbfounded, staring blankly as the three of them left. This script isn't what I imagined. Weren't you supposed to come and coax me, and then if you couldn't, after paying the price of an ice cream, I, Togepi, would reluctantly forgive you? Why did you leave!
"Buddy~"
Togepi got anxious and quickly jumped down from Grandma Mary and chased after them.
The two elders couldn't help but shake their heads and laugh at this scene.
Grandma Mary suddenly sighed and said, "Old man, you need to pay attention to that stone. Alex is right, that thing is not an exaggeration to call it a strategic resource."
Grandpa John solemnly agreed. "I understand. I'll start collecting immediately."
Grandma Mary cautiously warned, "Just collect them in secret. So that when this Super Evolution is exposed, if someone finds out we have a large number of super evolution stones, it will be troublesome. Our family's possessions are already enough to make people envious. If we add Super Evolution to that... I'm afraid some people won't be able to sit still."
"Who dares!" Grandpa John narrowed his eyes, saying sharply, "I'm old, not dead. Whoever dares to lay a hand on this farm, I'll chop off their claws."
Grandma Mary glanced at her husband, "What about your grandson? Why did you insist on Alex traveling to Sinnoh a year ago, instead of Hoenn or Kanto?"
Upon hearing this, Grandpa John's expression immediately turned grim.
Grandma Mary continued, "We're old, it doesn't matter what happens to us. But Alex is still young. We can't Protect him his whole life, and he can't stay on this farm forever. Let's keep a low profile for the next two years. Once Alex grows up, then it won't matter."
Grandpa John thought of Duraludon's talent and nodded heavily.
Then he cursed with a smile, "This brat, he starts ordering me, an old man, around as soon as he gets back."
A trace of a smile also appeared on Grandma Mary's aged face. She sighed with some emotion, "This era is truly extraordinary. All sorts of geniuses have emerged. Like over in Sinnoh, my old friend's granddaughter. Over in Hoenn, that young master of the Anderson Family, the one named Wallace from the Glass Kingdom. Over in Kanto, the Dragon Clan also produced an incredible descendant. I heard there's also a girl at Silver Academy who specializes in Ice-type Pokémon. Kalos, and the Galar region, which was just incorporated into the Alliance's territory, all have incredible geniuses appearing."
At this point, Grandma Mary paused, then continued: "I heard the Alliance is preparing a major event recently, aimed at cultivating outstanding geniuses from various regions. I don't know what they're doing, it's all very mysterious."
"Indeed." Grandpa John also sighed, "It truly is an exciting era."
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