Several Breeders could be seen in the Breeding Base, looking after these little guys.
Tetsuya gave them a brief look-over.
Among this group of Starter Pokemon, there were quite a few individuals with Elite Four Level potential—eight of them, in fact.
It was clear that the Sinnoh League had invested considerable effort and paid a hefty price for Professor Rowan's appointment.
Although every region's Starter Pokemon had dedicated breeding facilities in the various Leagues, and after generations of succession the young starters within generally had guaranteed potential.
Elite Four Level was still rare among the rare.
Moreover, with so many rookie Trainers setting out each year, the proportion who started from the regional professor was relatively small.
Tetsuya estimated that two or three of those eight Starter Pokemon with Elite Four Level potential had been specially provided by the League through considerable effort.
"They really are a lively bunch of little guys." He smiled at Yuzo. "I hope they meet the Trainer best suited to them."
There was compatibility between Trainers and Pokemon as well.
For example, if you had a Trainer who preferred Defensive Counterattack tactics command a hard-charging Fire-type Pokemon, both sides would feel awkward.
To a certain extent.
The type of Pokemon a rookie Trainer chose as their Starter Pokemon often determined their battle style and methods for a long period of time in the future.
"I still have a senior I need to visit. Thank you for your trouble this time, Researcher Yuzo.
"Once the research institute is completed, I'll definitely come attend the opening ceremony."
He soon said his goodbyes.
A trace of surprise flashed through Yuzo's eyes, but he said nothing. He merely smiled and saw Tetsuya out.
"Strange."
Watching the other man's departing back.
Yuzo scratched his flat top in confusion.
He was