Riolu's Change

Dunmei's Father suddenly recalled that Yu Hai's Poliwhirl, Rhydon, Kingler, and many other Pokémon at the Indigo League had all been quite unique.

He had discussed it with the old man before. That Rock Armor move was Gym Leader Blaine's famous signature technique, and Blaine's ace was Magmar.

And this Pokémon was a Magmar too. It was obvious from that alone that Blaine had an unusual relationship with Yu Hai.

Could Blaine have given this kid a Magby he had raised himself? That was quite a lavish gift!

Compared to Blaine's lavish generosity, Dunmei's Father suddenly felt that the Gym's Water Stone was a little shabby. He had even planned to wait a few days before giving it to Yu Hai.

If he had not given Yu Hai the Evolution Stone back then, the kid might already have gone to Kanto to ask Blaine for one.

After all, while a top-grade Evolution Stone was indeed valuable, it seemed insignificant beside a Magby raised by Blaine. That was Blaine's ace Pokémon, and he had even taught the kid his signature technique.

If someone offered a Top-tier Water Stone in exchange for a Magby, a whole crowd of Trainers would surely scramble to buy it. Even a top-grade Evolution Stone was still an inanimate object, while Magmar had Blaine's endorsement behind it.

Their family had passed down Slowking through generations. Should he get the other party a Slowking too? He had heard Yu Hai had a Slowpoke. If he let Yu Hai catch another Slowpoke, would he be willing?

One step too slow, and every step fell behind. This kid had nearly been won over by someone else. The old man was right—they had to increase their investment.

"Gym Leader, I don't have a Poké Ball to catch Magmar. What should I