[Intermediate Pokémon Energy Orb ×2, Advanced Pokémon Energy Orb ×2, Zen Headbutt ×1, Sandstorm ×1, Confuse Ray ×1, Substitute ×1, Fire Fang ×1, Ice Fang ×1, Stamina, Special Attack, Attack Enhancer ×1...] [Advanced Energy Orb: A sphere of light containing a large amount of pure energy. When used by a Pokémon, it can rapidly accelerate its growth.] [Zen Headbutt: Concentrates the power of Confusion in the forehead to attack. It may sometimes make the opponent flinch.] [Sandstorm: Continuously consumes internal energy to create a sandstorm. In a sandstorm, Pokémon other than Rock, Ground, and Steel types will take damage, while Rock types will have their Special Defense increased.] [Confuse Ray: Releases a strange light that disrupts the opponent and leaves them confused.] [Substitute: Consumes a small amount of one's stamina to create a duplicate. The higher the skill proficiency, the stronger the control over the duplicate.] [Fire Fang: Bites the opponent with flame-covered fangs. It may sometimes make the opponent flinch or become burned.]
Lin Mo's gaze swept across the reward list on the system panel one by one, his fingertips unconsciously tapping against the tabletop as he quickly calculated how to distribute the items.
Lin Mo had also more or less figured out the rules and probabilities behind the Popularity Points lottery items.
They usually leaned toward compatibility with the Pokémon he currently owned, making it highly likely that he would draw corresponding moves or suitable items. Only occasionally would other items unrelated to his Pokémon be mixed in.
His gaze shifted to the Advanced Energy Orbs. Lin Mo took them out of the virtual panel. The pure energy contained within was so dense it was almost visible to the naked eye, flowing with a lustrous glow.
"The Energy Orbs produced by the system are far better than the Energy Cubes on the market."
Staring at the Advanced Energy Orbs before him, Lin Mo sighed softly.
He had bought Energy Cubes from stores before. These cubes were essentially energy items made by combining different Berry ingredients through chemical reactions.
They could help Pokémon increase the energy within their bodies, but Pokémon needed quite some time to slowly digest and absorb them.
Moreover, Energy Cubes were complicated to make. Low- and intermediate-grade ones were manageable, but Advanced Energy Cubes could only be made by breeders with sufficiently solid skills and experience.
The Energy Orbs produced by the system, however, were completely different. Their energy density was incredibly high, and they were so pure that they contained not even a trace of impurities. They seemed like fundamental power extracted directly from Pokémon, allowing them to absorb and convert the energy quickly and improve their strength efficiently.
With a thought, Lin Mo sorted out the Energy Orbs he had drawn, preparing to give them to his two Pokémon.
Feebas seemed to sense the energy and excitedly spun circles in the water, its silver tail splashing up tiny droplets.
Lin Mo gently placed an Energy Orb on the surface of the water. It instantly turned into a pale green streak of light and merged into Feebas's body.
"Glub—"
Feebas comfortably narrowed its eyes. A faint blue glow appeared around its body, and its scales seemed to become even more lustrous.
It swished its tail and swam to the edge of the tank, gently rubbing its head against Lin Mo's fingertips as satisfied little popping sounds came from its throat.
Seeing Lin Mo give an Energy Orb to Feebas first, Tyrantrum immediately grew anxious. Its short little legs pawed at the floor as it hurried over to Lin Mo's feet, repeatedly rubbing its head against his pant leg.
It let out a soft, childish growl, looking exactly like it was acting cute and throwing a tantrum, afraid Lin Mo would forget its share.
"Don't rush, don't rush. How could I leave you out?"
Amused by its anxious appearance, Lin Mo laughed and rubbed its large forehead before handing over the Energy Orb meant for it.
Tyrantrum's eyes immediately lit up. It opened its little mouth wide, bobbed its head, and swallowed the Energy Orbs one after another with little "Awoo!" sounds.
After every swallow, its small body trembled slightly. Its back unconsciously arched and relaxed again, while its little tail happily swept across the ground. It narrowed its eyes in comfort.
Next came the distribution of moves. Lin Mo's luck had truly exploded this time—he had actually drawn a weather move: Sandstorm.
One had to know that Rock-type Pokémon could increase their Special Defense in sandstorm weather, and that happened to be Tyrantrum's weakness. It was truly the perfect reinforcement!
But amid his delight, Lin Mo also calculated in his heart:
The explosive boost from Dragon Dance and the sustained weather of Sandstorm were both moves that genuinely consumed stamina. If Tyrantrum's stamina could not keep up, then no matter how powerful they were, they could only serve as one-time bursts.
That was absolutely unacceptable!
For Tyrantrum's upcoming training, stamina had to be firmly placed at the very core. There could not be the slightest ambiguity about it!
After all, in future battles, Tyrantrum would not only need to support both Dragon Dance and Sandstorm, two highly stamina-consuming moves, but also account for using its other moves.
If its stamina could not keep up, then even with explosive power, it would not be able to last halfway through a battle. It would become nothing more than a "fast dragon," and Lin Mo absolutely could not accept that.
As the foundation of Tyrantrum's combat ability, stamina could never become a weakness.
At that moment, Tyrantrum was sprawled on the ground, savoring the lingering effects of the Energy Orbs, its entire body carrying a hint of satisfied laziness.
The instant Lin Mo finalized the training plan, it seemed to suddenly sense something. It shivered for no reason, instinctively shrinking its round little head, looking rather adorably foolish.
In addition, Lin Mo decisively used both Ice Fang and Fire Fang on Tyrantrum!
Like Ice Fang, Fire Fang did not receive a same-type bonus from Tyrantrum's own attributes. However, with the support of its Strong Jaw Ability, its power was still not to be underestimated.
More importantly, Fire Fang added a layer of Fire-type coverage to Tyrantrum. When it encountered opponents such as Grass, Bug, or Steel types in the future, it would be able to break free from the limitations of its own type and respond more flexibly.
One had to know that in battle, type advantages had always been one of the core factors determining victory or defeat.
A successful hit from a super-effective move could very well make an evenly matched battle tilt in an instant. That was precisely the meaning of expanding Tyrantrum's move coverage.
The proficiency gained from Ice Fang would also allow Tyrantrum to master Fire Fang more quickly.
Although mastering one move did not mean mastering every move, once a Pokémon's proficiency in one move was high enough, it would greatly benefit the learning, mastery, and improvement of other moves of the same type.
If Lin Mo had not been busy preparing Feebas for the Pokémon Contest recently, he would have also let it watch videos and learn some new Water-type moves on its own.
After all, Feebas already had a sufficient foundation in controlling Water-type energy. By watching other Pokémon use moves in videos, then slowly practicing and exploring, it could gradually grasp some of the principles behind those moves.
However, Lin Mo was not in a hurry for Feebas to learn new moves right now. His first priority was to prepare for the Pokémon Contest.
Among the moves drawn this time, there was Confuse Ray, and Lin Mo planned to let Feebas use it first.
Lin Mo did not care much about the confusion effect attached to the move. What truly caught his attention was the description stating that it "released a strange light."
He wanted to see whether that strange light could add a different kind of brilliance to Feebas's move combinations.
After all, Master Wallace had announced that he would serve as a special judge for this Rustboro City Pokémon Contest.
Though the news had come suddenly, any Trainer who could make it to Rustboro City would surely enter the contest because of his name.
Lin Mo needed to secure a little more chance of victory for Feebas in the Pokémon Contest.
Finally, Lin Mo had also made arrangements for the Enhancement Potions obtained from the system lottery.
The potions that increased Attack and Stamina were all given to Tyrantrum, matching its needs for close-range offense and prolonged combat.
The Special Attack Enhancement Potion was given to Feebas, laying a foundation for improving its energy-based attacks.
After Feebas and Tyrantrum finished enjoying the lingering effects of the Energy Orbs, both little Pokémon stared eagerly at Lin Mo. They knew their owner still had more good things for them.
Seeing how direct and adorable the two little ones were, Lin Mo could not help but chuckle.
He stopped teasing them and directly transmitted the chosen moves and Enhancement Potions to them.
Feebas and Tyrantrum quietly experienced the transformation brought by the Enhancement Potions while silently studying the clear impressions of the moves appearing in their minds.
Seeing how focused the two little ones were, Lin Mo moved aside to prepare lunch.
That afternoon, he would head to Petalburg Woods to continue Feebas's training and see whether he could integrate Confuse Ray into its ice-water combination move, adding another edge for the upcoming contest...
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