Pokémon: Starting With An Overpowered Gameboy Advance

There was no anger or hatred on Maxie's face; his slightly furrowed brow suggested he was deep in thought, perhaps reflecting or strategizing. 

It was as though he was recalibrating his plans. 

"Sure enough..." Maxie muttered, taking out three Poké Balls to recall his defeated Pokémon. While the battle raged moments ago, he had not been idle. He had used the time to manipulate the controls of the instrument he had brought. 

Despite his efforts, the plan to harness the Meteorite's power to revive Groudon had largely failed. The issue did not lie with the Meteorite itself or Mt. Chimney, but with Groudon's absence. No matter how much he stimulated the Meteorite's power, Groudon could not be revived without its physical presence. 

All his work today had been for nothing. 

"We need to locate Groudon first," Maxie declared. Suddenly, a helicopter buzzed overhead, lowering a ladder just behind him. 

Climbing aboard, Maxie ascended into the sky, his gaze fixed on Chris below. "We will meet again sooner or later," he promised. "Next time, I will bring the king of the earth with me! You will regret not joining us today and choosing to stand as our enemy." 

As the helicopter carried him away, Maxie turned his eyes to the distance. Beyond the battlefield where Chris had fought him, Archie stood on a towering rock formation. Arms crossed, Archie's face was brimming with smug amusement. 

As a witness to the battle, he had watched Maxie suffer defeat. 

His rival had been bested by a young Trainer, a spectacle so satisfying that Archie thought it might make his next meal even more enjoyable. 

"Confusion," Chris commanded his Gardevoir. 

Gardevoir's body glowed, psychic energy surging as it attempted to capture Maxie. But several Honchkrow emerged from the helicopter, swiftly intercepting Gardevoir's Confusion and allowing Maxie to escape. Chris could only watch as the helicopter disappeared into the horizon. 

He made no attempt to pursue. Instead, he wondered what consequences his intervention here might have on future events. 

Once Maxie had vanished entirely, a shimmering blue screen materialized before Chris. 

> **[Dungeon "Volcano Project" Completed. Rewards are as follows:]** 

> **1. Random Advanced Pokémon Item** 

> **2. Rare Skill TM** 

> **3. Random Mega Evolution Stone (Special reward for first completion)** 

> **4. Meteorite (Special reward for first completion)** 

In mid-air, four items appeared and gently descended: 

- A black Charcoal, occasionally flickering with golden sparks. 

- A dark brown TM, seemingly containing a Fighting-type move. 

- A basketball-sized Meteorite with a rough, cratered surface. 

- A transparent glass bead with intertwined streaks of dark green and pink. 

Chris reached out, catching the items. 

In a sudden flash of light, he found himself back in his dormitory. 

Wasting no time, he opened his bag to inspect the new items. 

First, he examined the most important— the Mega Evolution Stone. 

Unfortunately, it was not for any Pokémon in his current team. 

It was a Venusaurite. 

"Am I supposed to raise a garlic king?" Chris mused, smirking at the thought. 

If he didn't plan to train a Venusaur in the future, this Mega Evolution Stone might become a trade item once he gained more connections and resources.

The attributes of Venusaur were undeniably appealing. The Grass and Poison types were currently missing from Chris's lineup, making it a potentially valuable addition. 

Moreover, Venusaur's final evolution not only allowed it to Mega Evolve but also offered access to its unique Gigantamax form. These enhancements hinted at promising potential for the future as a Pokémon to raise. 

However, finding a good Bulbasaur in reality was a bit challenging. Unlike the game, where information about the starter Pokémon families was limited, sourcing one in the real world required effort and a fair amount of luck. 

"Forget it," Chris thought to himself. "If I get the chance, I'll raise one. If not, this Mega Evolution Stone can always be traded. Being a starter Pokémon's Mega Evolution Stone, there will definitely be demand for it." 

Turning his attention to the rare Skill TM reward, Chris found it contained the move **Focus Blast**: 

- **Focus Blast** 

 - **Power**: 120 

 - **Effect**: A 10% chance to reduce the target's Special Defense by one level. 

This high-powered Fighting-type move lived up to the label "rare." 

In the game, Focus Blast had a notoriously low accuracy rate. However, in reality, battles were not governed by strict percentages. Instead, a Pokémon's control over energy and its proficiency with the move determined its effectiveness. 

Moves like Aura Sphere were guaranteed to hit because of their unique tracking properties, but moves such as Focus Blast required great precision and mastery to execute properly. 

Its formidable power and defensive-lowering potential made it understandable why the move was so difficult to control. 

Interestingly, Chris noted that in the Pokémon world, Focus Blast was essentially an exclusive move for **Yveltal**, the legendary Pokémon symbolizing death. Yveltal was the only Pokémon that could naturally learn Focus Blast by leveling up; others could only learn it via TMs. 

This raised a curious question: Where did the first Focus Blast Skill TM originate? Perhaps some legendary figure had crafted it after witnessing Yveltal use the move. 

Next, Chris inspected the Pokémon item reward. 

- **Bolt Strike Charcoal** 

 - **Effect**: Boosts the power of Fire-type moves by 40%. 

 - Fire-type moves gain Electric damage, with a small chance of inflicting paralysis. 

" Secret Treasure-level item!" Chris's eyes sparkled with excitement. 

In handheld games, Secret Treasure-level Pokémon items were the pinnacle of rewards, granting significant advantages in battle. 

Of the four items Chris received, the Mega Evolution Stone and Meteorite were clearly marked as first-time dungeon rewards. Repeating the Mt. Chimney dungeon in the future wouldn't yield those items again. 

However, high-level Pokémon items and rare Skill TMs would still be available as rewards for subsequent challenges. 

This realization was thrilling. 

The Mt. Chimney dungeon could be tackled once per month, granting the potential to obtain Secret Treasure-level Pokémon items regularly. 

"Delicious!" Chris thought, already imagining the possibilities. 

In the past, obtaining Secret Treasure-level items meant venturing into dangerous high-level areas. Even though his secret base allowed him to live comfortably in the wilderness, it was always a gamble. 

Now, with a guaranteed source of premium resources through the handheld system, there was no need to take unnecessary risks. 

And if the handheld system offered this dungeon, then pushing the plot forward would undoubtedly unlock a second dungeon in the future. 

For now, the Bolt Strike Charcoal was a perfect fit for Blaziken, the only Fire-type Pokémon in Chris's current lineup. The item would undoubtedly enhance Blaziken's fiery assaults. 

Finally, Chris examined the last reward: the **Meteorite**. 

Under the valuables section, the description was minimal, containing only a cryptic line: 

> "Meteorite from beyond." 

Chris chuckled. "Well, if it didn't come from beyond, could it even be called a Meteorite?" 

He placed the Meteorite safely into his bag.