My Pokémon Training Method is Definitely Not Normal!

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The Space-Time Tower, the massive architectural instrument that appeared in Alamos Town in the anime movie, is a structure that can play the prayer melody "Oracion" which calms all anger and conflict.

In the original story, Ash and others also stopped the conflict between the Time-Space Duo by activating the Space-Time Tower, thus restoring the chaotic time and space.

The Adamant Orb is much more impressive. This item is essentially Dialga's treasure, similar to Groudon's Red Orb and Arceus's plates. It is a divine artifact exclusive to legendary Pokemon.

But clearly, over the long passage of time, people know very little about the Pokemon that exist in myths and legends. Only a very small number of mythology scholars or researchers understand the function of the Adamant Orb.

They don't even understand it as thoroughly as the villains...

Marcus shook his head slightly. In the later part of the anime, when everyone discovered Team Galactic's plan to summon the Time-Space Duo to destroy the world, they tried to transfer the Adamant Orb, but it was stolen by Team Galactic.

"How about, strike first?"

Marcus glanced at the crystal-clear Adamant Orb, slightly suppressing the thought in his heart.

It's better to be the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind...

Considering the timeline of the story, he should just wait until Team Galactic makes their move, then intercept them.

By then, he should also have sufficient strength.

...

Gardenia took Marcus to the museum and began her speech.

Today's topic was about the myths and legends of the Sinnoh Region throughout history.

Marcus was very familiar with this content himself and had no interest in listening further, so he simply wandered around the museum.

Soon, as evening approached, Gardenia found Marcus again.

"Let's go, let's go. You've been waiting a long time~"

Gardenia took Marcus back to the Gym and stood on the battle platform: "Come on, Marcus. If you can beat me, I'll tell you the technique for making intermediate Pokeblocks~"

"Huh? Really?" Marcus was overjoyed.

Roark had told him before that adding herbal medicine might improve the quality of Pokeblocks.

But Marcus basically knew nothing about this aspect... That's why he came here to ask Gardenia for help.

"Heh... Actually, it's not completely free. You need to do me a favor first..." Gardenia smiled a little awkwardly.

"Okay, let's begin!" Marcus's eyes changed, and he took out a Poke Ball.

"Next, Marcus from Goldenrod City will battle Eterna Gym Leader Gardenia. The rules are 3v3, the Gym Leader has one substitution opportunity, the challenger has unlimited substitutions. Please send out your Pokemon!"

"Roark said your strength is very high... Then I'll use this guy. Go, Cherrim!"

The Poke Ball opened, and a purple flower floated out, standing in the center of the field. Its head was covered with a green calyx, and two small pink feet were revealed beneath its petals, giving it a cute appearance, like trying to cover its ears while stealing a bell.

[Cherrim (Overcast Form) lv33 (Advanced)

Ability: Flower Gift (In Sunny Day, it will bloom its petals and transform into Sunshine Form, increasing the Attack and Special Defense of all allied Pokemon by 50%)]

Marcus narrowed his eyes.

According to the anime's progression, Gardenia's Cherubi shouldn't have evolved yet at this time...

This means that the major Gym Leaders all have their main and backup lineups. Even the Cherrim in front of him is probably not Gardenia's main force...

After all, anyone who can become a Gym Leader should have at least one Gym-level existence in their possession.

Inheriting their family's Gym, like Whitney and Misty, is a minority situation after all.

"Triggering Flower Gift with Sunny Day... Then you are the one, Dolliv!"

"Dolliv~" The cute little grass-skirted one appeared on the field, gently swaying its branches and emitting a faint fragrance.

[Dolliv lv29 (Intermediate)]

Gardenia blinked: "Even if it's the cute Dolliv, I won't go easy~"

Marcus smiled confidently: "No need, because the result will be the same..."

"Oh? Then I'm looking forward to it."

At this moment, the Referee gave the command: "Now, the battle begins!"

"Dolliv, use Substitute!"

Marcus opened Substitute without hesitation. This way, the opponent's attack would be blocked by the substitute.

In real-world battles, Substitute is similar to a tangible substitute and can be controlled by willpower. Therefore, even if the opponent attacks the main body, it can still block the damage.

It can also derive tactics like Substitute + Dig, Substitute + Fly, etc., using Substitute to trick the opponent into using their moves, and then the main body appears to deliver the finishing blow.

"Hmm? Not attacking? Cherrim, use Sunny Day!" Gardenia didn't doubt him and directly initiated the weather.

After Sunny Day was activated, Cherrim's flower bud bloomed and switched to Sunshine Form. The Flower Gift ability triggered, perfectly targeting the special attacker Dolliv.

Marcus's mouth curved into a smile: "Heh... I'll take your Sunny Day. Use Growth!"

Green light surrounded Dolliv, and the lights indicating the rise in both attacks lit up continuously.

"Did you guess it... Then how about this move? Continuously use Petal Blizzard!"

"Whoosh whoosh..." Leaves and petals suddenly rose up, forming sharp blades that swept towards Dolliv, instantly engulfing the Substitute that had blocked the damage. The aftershock also had some effect on Dolliv.

"Dolliv~" Dolliv trembled slightly, and the leaves on its body surface fell off. At the same time, both its attacks rose again.

It actually endured the Petal Blizzard and completed the second Growth!

Under the effect of Sunny Day, its double attack is now +4, with an increase of 300%. Even against the Grass-type Cherrim, it has absolute initiative!

Marcus revealed his signature smile: "The tide of attack and defense has turned..."

"Sacrificing a lot of stamina to gain a boost? But even so, it's still not enough... Because Cherrim is much faster!" Gardenia's eyes changed as she said, "Charge forward, use Take Down!"

Take Down: Normal-type physical move, 90 power, deals 25% recoil damage to itself after hitting.

"I was just waiting for you to come..." Marcus remained still, appearing confident.

Cherrim rose with the wind, quickly floated in front of Dolliv, and charged forward fiercely with a faint white glow. With the attack boosted by the Flower Gift ability, the power of this attack was not to be underestimated.

Just as Take Down was about to hit, Marcus's voice suddenly rang out: "Use Protect!"

A seven-colored light shield immediately enveloped Dolliv, completely covering it.

"Bang——"

Take Down hit successfully, but it couldn't shake the Protect shield at all. Cherrim could only stagger and fly backward.

"Now! Use Weather Ball!"

"Dolliv~!"

The sunlight in the sky suddenly became more intense, and an orange-red fireball quietly appeared. Under Dolliv's control, it directly pursued the surprised Cherrim.

"Boom——"

Flames exploded in the air, and a shadow fell straight to the ground. It was the scorched Cherrim.

At this moment, its petals had lost their original vibrant color, and the leaf bud on its head was completely withered.

"Come on, Cherrim, use Morning Sun!"

Morning Sun: Recovery move, condenses light into itself. In Sunny Day, it can recover most of its stamina.

Bits of light began to condense around Cherrim, but it was useless. After struggling slightly, it finally fell completely.

"Cherrim is unable to battle. Please, Gym Leader, switch your Pokemon!"

[Ding, victory in challenging a higher level, gained 4 universal talent points!]

"Come back, Cherrim..." Gardenia took out a second Poke Ball. "I didn't expect you to hide Weather Ball! However, your Dolliv seems... not like an intermediate-level Pokemon?"