pertwk Chapter 224 Use Iron Fist, Ladybug! About the ability Serene Grace and the move Finger Swing!
Chapter 224 Use Iron Fist, Ladybug! About the ability Serene Grace and the move Finger Swing!
Chapter 224 Use "Iron Fist," Ladybug! About the ability "Serene Grace" and the move "Finger Strike"!
[Could you talk about the "Heavenly Grace" trait? I don't think I've ever heard of it.]
[It seems to be a characteristic that Chansey also has, but I forgot what the effect is; it's quite complicated.]
Upon seeing the question in the live chat, Ye Yinchuan provided the explanation:
"The effect of the Divine Grace trait isn't actually complicated; it's just rather abstract. As we all know, the effects of some special moves, besides the user's own strength and the difference in power between themselves and the enemy, also involve a bit of luck..."
The Divine Grace trait greatly increases this kind of luck; simply put, it's about being a lucky person, blessed by the heavens. It's said that possessing the Divine Grace trait doesn't just increase the effectiveness of moves or the success rate… it provides unseen advantages in various situations requiring luck.
No wonder the anchor said that Togepi is a symbol of good luck.
[Holy crap, wouldn't it be awesome to let Togepi buy lottery tickets?]
Is it possible that your thoughts are malicious and could negatively impact Togepi's luck?
[That's certainly abstract... Speaking of which, does Chansey also have a divine grace? Oh... I almost forgot, the name Chansey itself sounds very lucky!]
The comments section was buzzing with discussion about this feature.
Actually, in the Pokémon world, the "Serene Grace" ability has already been proposed by Pokémon researchers. The initial discovery was made by studying Chansey without any abilities. It was found that although Chansey without abilities did not have the effect of natural recovery, moves were more likely to take effect. Later, a large number of randomized controlled experiments were conducted, and it was found that Chansey without abilities seemed to be particularly lucky...
Thus, the concept of divine grace was proposed, but it is not widely accepted in academia, as it is somewhat mystical.
Ye Yinchuan didn't go into details, after all, he was just a junior appraiser.
[Host, can you tell me how you figured it out?]
But the comments section wouldn't let him off the hook, and the classic question arose.
At this point, Ye Yinchuan could have chosen to be vague or perfunctory, but he chose a crisp and concise answer:
"I don't know about others, but Togepi with the Serene Grace ability has one characteristic: every pattern on its body is hollow. If you don't believe me, you can take a look. It's a coincidence, or you can interpret it as a blessing."
I didn't even notice until the streamer mentioned it...
[Wow, only a very observant streamer could notice such a small detail!]
Wait a minute... haven't you guys seen any other Togepi? Isn't this a bit of an overhyping thing?
At this moment, the person on the live stream also turned the camera to show everyone every detail of Togepi, discovering that every pattern on this Togepi's body was indeed hollow.
"That's all... By the way, Togepi's moves are quite unique, so you can keep an eye out for them. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me."
For a fleeting moment, Ye Yinchuan thought of the "finger flick," also known as the "finger flick skill."
But he has never seen it in this world.
Including the group of Pipi we saw last time, in the game's setting, Pipi should be able to learn "Finger Swing" around level 20.
This move was quite impressive in the anime.
At the same time, it is also a rather unique move in the game.
Just as Ye Yinchuan was thinking this, the [True Knowledge Compendium] in his mind showed a situation that could be corrected. Regarding Togepi, he decisively chose to correct it.
"I see. In this world, apart from a very small number of characters who come with egg-shaped moves, Togepi needs to be at least level 30 to learn Finger Strike, and even then, without a learning partner, they might not be able to master it..."
It seems that in the real world, the magical power of finger-waving kung fu is even more precious.
A level 30 Pokémon, following a normal hatching and training process, is generally enough to qualify as a professional trainer.
Ye Yinchuan obtained the intelligence, but he did not disclose it.
The main problem is that there are very few Togepi available right now, let alone Finger Pose. Without someone to explain, any explanation I give will be weak and ineffective.
"Alright, that's enough for now. Anyone else want to connect? We probably have enough time for two more matches today."
Ye Yinchuan controlled the pace of the live stream.
"Thank you to 'Popo Has No Nutrition' for the six Poké Balls! Thank you everyone for your gifts!"
Before long, all sorts of connection requests came in.
One of them caught Ye Yinchuan's attention.
@InsectSquad: [Host, I recently hatched a ladybug, could you help me identify it?]
Ye Yinchuan quickly searched his memory for information about ladybugs.
Ladybug is one of the primate bugs of a certain generation. It looks quite cute, but its base stats are a bit weak, and it only evolves once.
The final evolved form, Ladybug, has a base stat total of 390, which is equivalent to the strength of the second-stage evolution of the starter Pokémon.
"It's been a long time since I've had such a straightforward and easy authentication request. You're the one."
Ye Yinchuan sensed something was amiss. Because of his exceptional identification abilities and Pokémon knowledge, many people who came to connect with him had encountered unknown Pokémon or had difficult cases, and they all had a specific purpose in mind.
There are fewer and fewer people simply seeking authentication these days. Although the difference isn't significant for Ye Yinchuan, he still cherishes every piece of his work.
The main attraction was ladybugs, which had never appeared in the live stream before, giving the audience a sense of novelty.
"Hello, host."
"Hello there."
The Wireman must really like Bug-type Pokémon, because you can see several Bug-type Pokémon surrounding him.
There were three armored pupae on the back wall, using natural tree trunks as their attachment and habitat.
There is a Butterfly and a fluffy ball.
"Ladybug, come here quickly, let the streamer see you!"
As the person on the other end of the line called out, a ladybug flapped its wings and flew over, its tiny fist clenched.
As its name suggests, the ladybug looks like a ladybug. It has two antennae on its head, big, bright eyes, a large mouth, and its body is mostly covered with a red exoskeleton, while the inside and exposed parts are beige.
Ladybugs give the impression of being harmless and docile, lacking sharp edges, mouthparts, and venomous stingers.
Ladybugs are cute, but unfortunately they're too weak; their growth potential isn't even as good as caterpillars!
[Are you kidding me? The noble Caterpie can evolve into Rayquaza!]
[You can still see Butterfree in competitions, but its evolved form is truly ignored!]
Clearly, the public does not have a high opinion of ladybugs.
This is understandable, as the ladybug seems to have been forgotten by the official creators in the original work...
It's a Bug-type Pokémon from the same generation, and after evolving into Ariados, although its base stat total is only 400, it has a high Attack stat and the Sniper ability... It also has a stronger presence in the anime and manga and has appeared in competitions.
Not to mention, Ariados also has the classic feat of "eating pink"... well, should that be considered a black mark?
However, to be fair, Ariados seems to be stronger than Ladybug... but both of these Pokémon seem to be missing an evolutionary stage.
I wonder if they will have evolved forms in future installments of the original work. If they do, they will be very powerful.
As agreed, Ye Yinchuan began to examine the ladybug, and its panel appeared before his eyes.
Five-star Pokémon: Ladybug
[Level: 18]
[Attribute: Insect, Flying]
[Gender: Male]
[Racial stats: D-rank (265)]
Individual Value: Grade A (169)
【Characteristic: Timid】
Personality: Timid
[Evolutionary Path: Ladybug - Ladybug]
[Skills: Impact, Ultrasonic Wave, High-Speed Star, Light Wall, Reflector, Mystic Guard, Sonic Punch]
[Status: About to Evolve]
[Trait: None]
Looking at the ladybug's panel, Ye Yinchuan nodded. Among ladybugs of the same kind, this panel was already considered luxurious.
Unfortunately... it's just a regular Bug-type Pokémon, its base stats are really pathetic, and...
With its timid nature and cowardly personality, this ladybug's courage is truly hard to describe...
It would probably be quite a struggle to fight them.
The advantage of Bug-type Pokémon is that they grow very quickly and can develop rapidly in the early stages to gain an advantage in levels.
For example, given limited resources and conditions, raising a Bug-type Pokémon will definitely lead to faster growth than raising the starter Pokémon. In fact, when the Bug-type Pokémon finally evolves, the starter Pokémon might still be preparing for its first evolution.
However, given sufficient conditions, or rather, given enough time for the starter Pokémon to develop, it can relatively easily overtake Bug-type Pokémon...
Of course, within the Bug type, there are also those that are very strong from the start without needing to evolve, such as Heracross.
There are also late bloomers. For example, it takes level 59 for a Flamebug to evolve into Volcarona, which is quite exaggerated. Correspondingly, Volcarona has a base stat total of 550, making it one of the top Bug-types.
"How's it going, streamer?"
The person on the other end of the line exclaimed with anticipation, "I love Ladybug so much! I want to evolve it into Anantara and then send it into battle!"
It's good that young people have ideals, but if you want to use a Bug-type Pokémon in battle, why not take a look at that Butterfree next to you? Or, if all else fails, wait for your Pokémon to evolve into Morpho!
A flawless version after careful inspection!
Isn't this just asking for trouble?
Ye Yinchuan was organizing his thoughts. He was still pondering whether the ladybugs in this world were the same as in the game, where even if they evolved into Anjali, they were basically no match for them.
The [True Knowledge Compendium] is also in effect, allowing Ye Yinchuan to spend influence points to enhance his cognition.
Ye Yinchuan gained a general understanding of the situation and his knowledge of this world and ladybugs was refreshed.
In this world, while base stats and individual values influence a Pokémon's strength, effort and other factors also play a significant role...
Ladybugs are generally quite weak and rarely appear on the battlefield.
However, after evolving into Ladybug, although its punches are weak, it can compensate by punching quickly, which matches the description in the National Pokédex.
After a moment's thought, Ye Yinchuan roughly figured it out.
"It is an indisputable fact that Ladybug's base stats are relatively weak, but it's different from the game."
In the game, almost every Pokémon can only attack once per turn... but Ladybug has four arms, allowing it to punch four times in an instant, and even has two legs, enabling it to attack simultaneously during battle, like a storm, catching the enemy off guard!
Ye Yinchuan already had a picture in his mind.
No matter how skilled someone is, they can't attack with both hands and feet at the same time, because both feet are needed for standing...
But ladybugs can fly!
Being able to fly means that the ladybug's legs can be freed up for attack!
Therefore, even though Anguilla's punches are weaker than those of other Pokémon with relatively high base stats, it can compensate by the number and speed of its punches...
Not to mention, after Ladybug evolves into Ladybug, there is a chance to gain the "Iron Fist" ability, which can enhance the power of punching moves!
In the original work, Ladybug's Attack stat was so low that it was completely unsuitable as a physical attacker, making this ability a joke.
But in this world, Ladybug's "Iron Fist" ability can finally shine and realize its true value...
Ladybug, use your Iron Fist!
After thinking it through, Ye Yinchuan couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement.
Because, in this world, there is another known fact: the Ladybug family is recognized as a weak Pokémon, and is basically ignored by everyone among Bug-type Pokémon...
This means that their value and potential have not yet been fully realized...
Ye Yinchuan will now take on the role of a pioneer, giving the ladybug family a chance to rise to prominence!
However, the only question now is whether this ladybug will develop the "Iron Fist" ability after it evolves.
At this point, some students might ask, aren't all abilities corresponding? The "Cowardly" ability evolves into the "Iron Fist" ability...
However, in reality, in this world, the abilities of Pokémon after evolution have a great deal of randomness.
Although it may be affected by some factors, it can increase the probability of a certain characteristic appearing.
After a long pause, Ye Yinchuan finally spoke:
"Your Ladybug is excellent, with A-rank IVs and the ability 'Timid'... The only problem is its 'Timid' nature, which might make it a bit difficult to get it into battle."
[Did I hear that right? I can understand A-rank IVs, but I don't understand any of the others!]
[Timid and cowardly, how timid must this ladybug be!]
At this point, Ye Yinchuan offered an explanation:
Many people have some misconceptions about Pokémon's "Fright" ability, believing that this ability only makes Pokémon timid... But in fact, this ability does make Pokémon timid...
The person on the other end of the line was initially full of anticipation, but when they heard the host say this, it was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on them.
[This is hilarious! The streamer's nonsensical writing is just ridiculous.]
[It's like a human-machine interface.]
[Wait a minute, it seems the host hasn't finished speaking]
"Besides affecting personality, this trait also provides certain benefits to Pokémon. When they encounter danger, or when they encounter Bug, Dark, or Ghost-type Pokémon, their potential is unleashed, increasing their speed and making them stronger in all aspects."
What's the underlying principle?
"It can be understood that when people are frightened or face something they fear, they have a stress response, and the characteristic of 'timidity' is an enhanced version of this response, capable of transforming fear into a kind of power."
I see. It's probably similar to how potential is unleashed in a life-or-death situation...
So, the extra effect against Bug, Dark, and Ghost types is because these Pokémon are easier to scare?
"But that's not the point. The point is that Ladybug, which has the 'Coward' ability, has a higher chance of developing the 'Iron Fist' ability after evolving into Ladybug."
What? Ladybug also has the "Iron Fist" ability?!
[Even if Ladybug's little fists have the "Iron Fist" characteristic, what can they do?]
Clearly, the common perception of ladybugs is that they are weak.
Ye Yinchuan shook his head and began to explain the potential of "Iron Fist" Ladybug.
What? Four fists and two feet can attack simultaneously? And the two feet can be used as fists?!
[Wouldn't that be six times the damage? If Ladybug's power were stronger, wouldn't it be invincible?]
"Although the increase in quantity isn't simply an increase in power... the Ladybug's ability to master a move like 'Sonic Punch' makes its attack speed and frequency terrifying."
At this point, many people believed it.
After all, Ye Yinchuan's prestige is such that many people would believe even a single, unsubstantiated statement from him, let alone the long string of words he's rambled on about.
"Really? That's great... My Ladybug can become really strong, right? Maybe even have a chance to compete in professional tournaments?"
The person on the other end of the line said excitedly.
"I can't guarantee anything, but as long as you work hard, there's definitely hope. However, there's a prerequisite: it must be a Ladybug with the 'Iron Fist' ability to have that potential. Other Ladybugs aren't bad, but their development paths are different."
[Are you sure, host? I heard that ladybugs have an "early riser" trait, it's hilarious...]
[The "Insect Premonition" is quite impressive, but unfortunately, the Ladybug's hardware can't keep up.]
Ye Yinchuan said in a serious tone:
"The 'early riser' trait serves to resist the special effects of 'sleep' in combat. Furthermore, because you wake up early, you can dedicate more time and energy to training. And in daily life, it can act as your external biological alarm clock..."
"As for 'Bug Sense,' it's indeed powerful. Not only does it increase the power of Bug-type moves, but it also enhances the sense of danger, making it easier to dodge attacks... Moreover, the Ladybug with the 'Iron Fist' ability can attack with multiple arms and legs. Could it be that 'Bug Sense' has a different ability? It's just that the former has a higher synergy!"
"Different Pokémons with different abilities can create many wonderful chemical reactions when combined. I hope everyone will not think that their Pokémon is weak because it has a certain ability. It may just be that they haven't found their strengths yet... Except for professional trainers and some special needs, there is no need to use battle power alone to measure the quality of a Pokémon."
Ye Yinchuan consistently maintained his views and promoted them during the live broadcast.
Sometimes he shares this information about Pokémon in the hope of helping more people and Pokémon.
"So, streamer, my Ladybug still has a good chance of getting the 'Iron Fist' ability?"
"Yes... but if you follow my method and use some tricks during its evolution, the probability of it evolving the 'Iron Fist' ability will be much higher."
[Oh? The streamer has ways to influence traits?]
[Don't make a fuss. Many studies have shown that Pokémon traits, besides genetics, are most likely related to environmental and other external factors!]
"Host, please tell me! Even if I have to cut back on everything this month, I'll still send you a gift!"
(End of this chapter)