Pokemon Battle System: I Reincarnated As A Charmander

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The beginner Trainer assessment was straightforward, consisting of two tests. The first test focused on basic knowledge and common facts about Pokemon. As a Trainer, having a solid understanding of Pokemon is crucial for effective training.

The second test evaluated the strength of one's Pokemon. They needed to reach a certain level of power, not too weak but also acknowledging that obtaining three badges already demonstrated considerable prowess; hence, this second test typically wasn't overly challenging.

The beginner Trainer assessment promptly began as Teacher Jane distributed individual exam papers filled with various questions. To pass, participants only needed to achieve the minimum passing score. Falling below it would indicate insufficient preparation by the aspiring Trainers.

Upon receiving her paper, Kalia quickly scanned through it before diligently starting her answers. Most questions were relatively easy, even simpler for Kalia due to her extensive study sessions at the library.

The first part consisted of multiple-choice questions. One such question asked which Pokemon Pidgeot prefers to hunt within the Pokemon food chain, offering choices like Caterpie, Weedle, and Magikarp. This query was quite simple, with the obvious answer being Magikarp.

It's widely known that Pidgeots enjoy eating Magikarp. Although Trainers typically don't feed Magikarp to their Pidgeots, in the harsh wilderness, wild Pidgeots often relish hunting and capturing Magikarp from water bodies.

The initial questions on the exam primarily focused on predator-prey relationships among Pokemon, such as whether there is a hunting relationship between Heatmor and Durant, or identifying the prey of Archen during ancient times, etc.

Kalia approached each question diligently, finding most answers familiar from her studies. Even for some obscure queries she hadn't encountered before, she could easily deduce them based on context.

For instance, one multiple-choice question asked which Pokemon Wailmer prefers to hunt: Luvdisc, Wishiwashi, or Shellder? With options A, B, and C, only one was the correct answer.

This question was relatively niche because Wishiwashi is seldom seen in the Sebas region; some Trainers might not even be aware of its existence. However, it could be answered using the process of elimination.

Luvdisc thrives in warm waters, favoring coral reefs, making this habitat clearly unsuitable for Wailmer's hunting style.

As for Shellder, it's even simpler; Shellders inhabit coastal areas and do not venture deep into the ocean, making the answer B.

Kalia swiftly completed the initial section. The middle part consisted of fill-in-the-blank questions, primarily focusing on Pokemon movesets. For example, a question might ask which moves a specific Pokemon can learn, providing two or three blanks for Trainers to fill with their answers.

This was quite straightforward since most Pokemon can learn multiple moves. Even if one doesn't recall every single move, it's sufficient to remember enough significant ones.

These questions posed no challenge for Kalia, who effortlessly filled them out without much difficulty.

The final section, being both the hardest and most critical, involved detailed scenario-based fill-ins. Questions would describe battles between various Pokemon under different conditions, requiring Trainers to identify the winning Pokemon and explain why they emerged victorious.

By this point, Kalia had essentially secured passing marks, but she diligently completed the remaining questions. Although the last few were notably difficult, her accurate responses earlier ensured that achieving a pass wouldn't be an issue.

"Phew, done." Kalia let out a breath, feeling quite relaxed. With her battle experience, although she couldn't guarantee full marks for the last few questions, her answers were undoubtedly correct.

As Kalia finished, the other Trainers were still deep in thought, their faces filled with concern, clearly unprepared. However, they still had a chance to pass.

Kalia quickly reviewed her paper and then handed it in.

"Not bad," Teacher Jane remarked, having closely observed throughout. Among them, Kalia's performance was the best.

Taking the exam sheet, she glanced over it briefly, nodding with satisfaction. There were hardly any errors; almost all answers were correct, leaving little room for criticism even by her standards.

Soon, others also completed their tests. Those who didn't know the answers could only submit their papers as is.

Next up was the practical Pokémon assessment. Once this concluded, the results regarding whether they passed to become beginner trainers would be announced the following day.

The second test location wasn't at the Pokémon Center's battlefield, as daily Trainer battles there could easily disrupt the examination process.

The practical examination took place outside Ruby City, on a vast grassy field.

The power assessment was straightforward: battling against the Pokemon of the examiner. If the Trainer's performance impressed them, they would pass successfully.

Upon reaching the outskirts of Ruby City, Teacher Jane released her Pokemon—a blue Snorlax with sleepy-looking eyes, as if it hadn't fully woken up yet.

Snorlax is well-known among Trainers for its astonishing appetite, capable of consuming hundreds of pounds of food in a single meal. Besides this, Snorlax also possesses remarkable strength.

To Trainers, Snorlax embodies toughness and resilience due to its round, plump body, seemingly impervious to most attacks. Any move landing on a Snorlax feels like mere tickling.

Moreover, its attack power is high, causing immense destruction when enraged.

Observing this massive, spherical Snorlax, even lying down, it nearly towered over humans; standing upright, an accidental fall could potentially crush someone instantly.

"Now, you can each send out two Pokémon to battle against my Snorlax. If they can last thirty seconds, it will be considered passing. You first," Teacher Jane said, pointing towards one of the Trainers.

"Yes ma'am."

The rookie Trainer stepped forward, gazing at the massive Snorlax, and deployed their Pokémon: a Pidgeotto and a Linoone, both known for their speed.

"Snorlax, defeat them." Instead of specifying any moves, Teacher Jane allowed Snorlax to act freely, casually tossing a few berries its way.

Snorlax lazily responded, stood up, caught the berries in its mouth, ate them, and then focused on the two opposing Pokémon.

"Linoone, Pidgeotto, use Quick Attack!" The Trainer commanded.

Kalia shook her head; the requirement was merely to endure for thirty seconds. Both Pidgeotto and Linoone had significant speed advantages, making it unnecessary to attack directly. They could have simply maneuvered around Snorlax. By launching immediate attacks and entering Snorlax's range, they essentially handed themselves over willingly.

As expected, in the following moment, Snorlax slapped away the Linoone with its thick and powerful paw, rendering it instantly unable to continue battling.

The Pidgey narrowly escaped being hit due to Linoone's sudden dismissal, soaring high into the air instead.

At this point, the Trainer realized what needed to be done, directing Pidgey to fly further upwards without continuing attacks, hoping to stall until thirty seconds elapsed.

Unfortunately, Snorlax had no intention of relenting. It picked up a nearby stone and hurled it at Pidgey, employing the Rock-type move Smack Down.

Struck by the projectile, Pidgey plummeted down, unconscious and unable to battle any longer.

"Pidgey!" The Trainer was stunned; barely ten seconds had passed, yet both Linoone and Pidgey had already failed.

"You didn't pass," Teacher Jane said coldly. "Did you think flying in the air would suffice? It's not that simple."

The Trainer's initial command was incorrect from the start. While instructing Pidgey to fly was appropriate, attempting to merely drag out time for thirty seconds showed a lack of proper strategy against stronger opponents. What use is there for a Trainer who cannot face challenges correctly?

"Next, you."