Master Craftsman of the Pokemon World

Although older people generally don't like to mingle with young people, Kikuko, who is passionate about battling, is very willing to exchange combat-related ideas with young people.

After all, one of her creeds is "Trainers are only valuable when they battle!"

And after Hikoke pulled Kikuko into the merchant group, she immediately noticed that the group was discussing the breeding methods and tactics of Ghost-type Pokémon, and Kikuko had already started greeting acquaintances in the group.

"Huhu, there are quite a few interesting young people, Kiriye, so you're here too!"

"Are you still at the Goldenrod Gym? I've told you before, although you've done anti-psychic training on your Ghastly, the essence of Ghost-type Pokémon is offensive penetration. Don't always think about your Poison-type sub-attribute; focus on the essence of Ghost."

"Although the type matchups of Ghost-type are generally average, because there are fewer resistances and blind spots, it means its penetration is very good. You don't have to be super effective against anyone; just avoid being resisted or immune..."

[Spiritualist Kiriye (本人: Person)] : "This, this ID and way of speaking, could it be, could it be Grandma Kikuko?!"

Kiriye's words attracted the attention of other people who were discussing Ghost-type Pokémon breeding and spiritual power cultivation!

[Clairvoyant] : "Is that Kikuko, one of the Kanto Elite Four?"

[Heart of Fear] : "I'm no longer one of the Elite Four. Are you Matsuba, the clairvoyant? Among Ghost-type trainers, I originally had high hopes for you, but you haven't invested enough energy into your Ghost-type Pokémon. It's a bit of a pity."

[Clairvoyant] : "No, I didn't expect I have such a high evaluation in your heart. I am really ashamed, my level is still far from the Elite Four."

[Heart of Fear] : "Hmph, no need to be modest. Among the people I know, you are the best at raising Ghost-type Pokémon, much better than that useless little girl Kiriye..."

[Spiritualist Kiriye (本人: Person)] : "...That's too hurtful to say!"

Matsuba is a well-known Gym Leader in Johto! I'm just working at the Goldenrod Gym; there's no comparison!

"I've been working hard recently! The Goldenrod Gym is preparing to select a Deputy Gym Leader, and I'm preparing to take the assessment!"

"If I pass the Psychic Gym's deputy assessment with Ghost-type Pokémon, then I'll be considered a representative Ghost-type expert in the Kanto region!"

The Goldenrod Gym working girl with the ID [Spiritualist Kiriye (本人: Person)] is frequently speaking:

"@Traveler, does the shopkeeper have any recommended items? I'm using Ghastly and Gengar! I really want to win this game!"

Hikoke was slightly stunned.

The Goldenrod Gym's deputy Gym Leader assessment...

You're a Ghost-type trainer participating in a Psychic Gym's assessment???

[Ancient Explorer] : "Ghost-type Pokémon have an advantage against Psychic-type Pokémon. Although Ghastly's Poison-type is weak to Psychic, it shouldn't be too difficult as an assessment..."

[Spiritualist Kiriye (本人: Person)] : "No, no, no, the examiner is Sabrina! Our Gym Leader is very strong. I've challenged her many times before and lost miserably. Although it's an assessment, she won't go easy on me!"

"The assessment battle format includes single and double battles. I'm struggling to choose which one to choose! But, single battles are probably better. After all, if I can't win one-on-one, I'll only lose even more miserably in two-on-two!"

Faced with Kiriye's request, Hikoke thought for a moment.

The difference in strength between a Gym worker and a Gym Leader is still very obvious. Sometimes, even if there's an advantage in move matchups, it's easy to be one-shot by the opponent. This is the difference in Pokémon training!

In terms of item selection, Focus Sash, Life Orb, and Eviolite are all good choices, but the latter two items are difficult to obtain. At the same time, Ghastly's durability is too poor, so Focus Sash is the best choice!

"There are many ways to use Ghastly, and you can even carry a Choice Scarf and use the combination of Haze and Toxic to prevent the opponent from boosting while annoying them... There's also Will-O-Wisp + Trick to lock the opponent's moves, but I haven't made the Choice series yet. Perhaps after the high-quality cloth material is delivered?"

"As for Gengar, its strength goes without saying, and there are also various ways to use it!"

Hikoke murmured to himself while quickly sending a reply to Kiriye:

"No, choosing double battles is better!"

"How about trying the Perish Song strategy?"

"When the strength difference is too great, not engaging in direct confrontation is also a way to win. Although it's a bit of a trick, as long as you win! In terms of items, you can choose Focus Sash to prevent being one-shot by the opponent."

Perish Song, through a strange song, continuously weakens the opponent's fighting spirit. In the game, the effect is that Pokémon that hear the song will faint after three turns. In reality, they lose their ability to fight.

Trainers in the Pokémon world like to use brute force, and very few people carry Perish Song, a change move. Anyone with this awareness is at least a Gym Leader level, and obviously, Kiriye, as a working girl, hasn't paid attention to the Perish Song strategy at all.

"Ah, what's that?"

Kiriye was clueless. Hikoke couldn't help but shake his head, knowing that this was another trainer who liked brute force.

"The move Perish Song will cause Pokémon that hear the song to lose their ability to fight after a certain time. If it's a single battle assessment, you can carry Mean Look, which will prevent the opponent from switching, allowing them to watch their Pokémon lose their ability to fight!"

"And in double battles, you can rely on a teammate with the Shadow Tag ability to prevent the opponent from switching!"

"This is the Shadow Tag Perish Song team!"

"And since the Gengar line is weak to Psychic-type, in terms of defense, protect, protect, protect. This is the most common defensive play!"

The judgment of Perish Song is calculated based on speed. The fastest dies first. If it's a slow Perish Song, then the opponent dies first stably.

Hikoke couldn't help but think of...

Slow Perish Song user?

Lapras and...Ninjask?!

No, there's also Cursola!

However, Lapras is also a common core of the Perish Song strategy. Lorelei of the Elite Four seems to have quite a lot of experience with this!

At this time, Matsuba [Clairvoyant] made a comment:

"There are indeed very few trainers who can use Perish Song well, and Perish Song is actually not suitable for single battles. If it's an assessment, this strategy may need to be further optimized, but once it's used, even if you don't win, I believe it will leave a deep impression on Ms. Sabrina!"

"I feel it is very powerful, even if you lose, there is a high chance of being selected!"

"Yes, Shadow Tag + Perish Song...this tactic is very valuable! I understand!"

Deep impression?

Matsuba himself felt that these words were still a bit conservative. Fortunately, Ms. Sabrina is said not to be a bad-tempered person; otherwise, there would probably be a real fight after the assessment!

And Kiriye was a little dumbfounded.

I'm the one asking about tactics; what do you understand!

"Mr. Matsuba, you're not going to use this tactic in the Gym assessment, are you?"

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[Clairvoyant]: "It is also the responsibility of a Gym Leader to train new trainers!"

[Spiritualist Kiriye (本人: Person)]: "What kind of torture will the novice trainers in the Johto region experience next...it's really a big trouble!"

[Traveler]: "Of course, it is best to choose Gothitelle as a teammate with the Shadow Tag characteristic. Gothitelle can master the move 'Fake Out', and use Fake Out to slap the opponent's main attacker at the beginning of the battle, causing it to flinch, which can create an opportunity for our side to attack and delay the opponent's actions!"

"Fake Out Perish Song, protect or don't protect, switch people."

"In terms of moves, you can also carry Heal Pulse, which can restore Pokémon that have become unhealthy in rotation. As for items, you can carry Sitrus Berry or Leftovers. I have these items here, and there are also high-quality Sitrus Berries, and the prices are very affordable..."

[Spiritualist Kiriye (本人: Person)]: "It appeared! The merchant's sales tactics! But, it sounds very powerful?"

[Soul Novelist]: "It's a tactic that I never thought of. It feels very interesting to use! I'll also use it in the Unova League! By the way, if you don't have Gothitelle, I can borrow one from my friend for you! After all, you can't see Unova Pokémon in the Kanto region."

[Clairvoyant]: "There is also Wobbuffet, which also has the Shadow Tag characteristic, but Wobbuffet cannot learn Fake Out and Heal Pulse."

[Heart of Fear]: "Hmph, using Shadow Tag to prevent the opponent from escaping Perish Song, and singing it to death like an hourglass...boy, you really have a talent for battling!"

All the Ghost-type masters gave high praise to Hikoke's suggestion, and at this time, Kiriye, who was staying near the Goldenrod Gym, also clenched her fists, and a thought that she herself couldn't believe popped up in her mind!

Maybe, I can really win against Ms. Sabrina with this tactic?!

"Th, thank you, everyone!"

"Okay! Let's go, Gengar, Ghastly!"

"Gengar!"

"Hisss!"

Gengar and Ghastly were also in high spirits. Although they didn't know why their trainer suddenly became excited, it was of course a good thing to face the upcoming assessment with a confident attitude!

So, let's work hard together!

...

In the psychic's group chat.

Aisle: "Foresight saw something bad."

Sabrina: "Indeed, a very powerful tactic. I didn't expect the shopkeeper to be able to do this kind of tactical consultation."

Caitlin: "Ha~ The shopkeeper consulted me before. Although he claimed it was to promote items, it is obvious that he has considerable insight into battles."

[The meaning of existence]: "...An interesting tactic, not using power to confront, but choosing to win by avoiding it, it's really unique..."

[Awakener]: "Huhu, foresight sometimes makes people lose interest in the future. You all say not to abuse foresight, but aren't you all predicting?"

Caitlin: "That's not true, because this matter is related to my Pokémon, so I foresaw it!"

Sabrina: "This is something related to me, so I can foresee it."

[The meaning of existence]: "I just peeked at that shopkeeper out of curiosity. His future is unpredictable. Seeing this tactic was just a coincidence..."

Aisle: "...Eh? Me? I'm not abusing it...!! You all have reasons!"

At this time, in the Goldenrod Gym, Sabrina thought for a moment and sent a message to Lorelei.

"Ms. Lorelei, what are the weaknesses of the Perish Song strategy?"