Pokémon: Ash's New Journey

"Kirlia~~"

As the glowing aura of evolution surrounded Kirlia, Pupitar watched with envy.

Moments earlier, Pupitar had also leveled up twice, but with evolution locked at level 55, it still had a ways to go. Currently, it sat just shy of level 50. Meanwhile, Kirlia's body stretched and grew taller within the radiant cocoon of light.

"Gardeeeevoir~~"

When the light faded, Kirlia had transformed from an adorable "little sister" to a graceful "queen." This was Gardevoir, the Psychic Queen of the Pokémon world!

Reaching level 40 for evolution was an achievement, though Ash noted how unique his Pokémon team seemed to be. Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Cyndaquil… several of his partners had delayed evolutions, each for their own reasons.

After the transformation, Ash reviewed Gardevoir's stats:

Pokémon: Gardevoir

Type: Psychic/Fairy

Abilities: Trace, Telepathy

Potential: Purple-tier

Level: 40

Moves: Moonblast, Stored Power, Misty Terrain, Healing Wish, Confusion, Double Team, Teleport, Agility, Disarming Voice, Wish, Magical Leaf, Heal Pulse, Calm Mind, Hypnosis...

The upgrade to Gardevoir's potential—from blue-tier to purple—had paid off. Evolution brought not only heightened strength but a swath of new moves.

"Well done, Gardevoir! Let's keep growing stronger together," Ash encouraged before turning to Pupitar. "You're next. Evolution might be a bit further away, but I believe in you!"

"Pupi!" Pupitar gave an eager nod, determination in its eyes.

With Gardevoir successfully evolved, Ash handed it over to Mewtwo for specialized Psychic training alongside Misty's Starmie.

Next, Ash brought out Primeape, whose level was already 45. It joined the rotation for a bit of battle-focused leveling.

The day passed quickly as Ash, Misty, and May threw themselves into intense training sessions. Breaks were rare, save for necessary rest, and even then, their Pokémon were often sharpening skills under Mewtwo's guidance.

As night fell, Ash, inspired by everyone's hard work, cooked a feast. However, it nearly ended up in May's Munchlax's belly until Pikachu intervened, saving the meal.

Around the campfire, laughter rang out as the group shared stories, teasing their Pokémon's quirks—especially their resident foodies, Snorlax and Munchlax.

While Misty and May turned in for the night, Ash took Gengar into the forest for nighttime training. Gengar's natural ability to meld with shadows made the darkness no obstacle for Ash, whose Aura abilities let him track movement effortlessly.

Tremendous Progress Over Five Days

By the second day:

Misty's Azurill evolved into Marill.

May and Kirlia polished their Contest routines.

Misty's Seel and Seaking gained notable levels, while Starmie began to excel in Psychic skills under Mewtwo's tutelage.

By the third day:

Ash's entire core team reached or surpassed level 50, with many hitting level 55.

Pikachu reached level 60, officially entering Elite Four-level power and mastering Electro Ball.

Pidgeot's close-combat skills improved significantly, learning Close Combat and Fury Attack.

Charizard's speed skyrocketed, but what thrilled Ash most was its mastery of Dragon Dance, a game-changing move for its battle potential.

By the fourth day:

May's Squirtle evolved into Wartortle, to her delight. Its new move, Aqua Tail, added both flair and power to Contest performances.

May and Kirlia honed synchronized moves, making their appeals mesmerizing.

By the fifth day:

Misty's Starmie learned Aqua Jet and Confusion, unlocking its Psychic potential and boosting its battle prowess.

Ash utilized his remaining experience boost cards, pushing Sceptile, Snorlax, and Gengar to level 60!

Gardevoir reached level 55, while Larvitar climbed to 54.

Pikachu, now at level 68, showcased the advantages of its golden-tier potential, gaining experience faster than ever.

Charizard stood at an impressive level 71, firmly in Champion-tier. With moves like Dragon Claw, Hurricane, and Dragon Dance, Ash estimated it could easily take on Regi Pokémon like Registeel or Regirock without breaking a sweat.

With two days of intense training remaining, Ash set his sights on Pupitar. The pseudo-legendary Pupitar awaited its moment, and Ash was determined to help Pupitar evolve into Tyranitar.

"I'm counting on you, buddy," Ash said, patting Pupitar on the head.

"Pupitar!"

With confidence soaring across the team, the path forward glimmered with promise.

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