Pokémon Simulation: Hunting The Protagonists

[Pokémon: Gloom]

[Gender: Female]

[Level: 32]

[Type: Grass + Poison]

[Ability: Stench (Hidden Ability: When using a move that damages the opponent, there is a 10% chance to cause the target to flinch. If Gloom is the lead Pokémon, the encounter rate for wild Pokémon decreases by 50%.）]

[Held Item: None]

[Base Stats: HP: 60, Attack: 65, Defense: 70, Special Attack: 85, Special Defense: 75, Speed: 40]

[Total Base Stats: 395]

[Individual Values: HP: 24/31, Attack: 19/31, Defense: 15/31, Special Attack: 28/31, Special Defense: 11/31, Speed: 21/31]

[IV Total: 107/186 (Blue)]

[Potential: Quasi-Elite Four Level]

[Skills: Razor Leaf +10 (Inherited), Synthesis +10 (Inherited), Leech Seed +10 (Inherited), Absorb, Growth, Acid, Poison Powder, Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, Mega Drain, Toxic, Giga Drain, Moonlight, Moonblast, Grassy Terrain]

[TM Skills: Protect +10, Double Team +10, Attract, Energy Ball +10, Swords Dance +10, Bullet Seed +10, Reflect +10, Swagger, Hidden Power +10]

After evolving, a powerful and imposing Gloom stood before Ethan.

Just as he and Gastly were about to celebrate, a strong and indescribable odor hit them.

Ethan had experienced this before, so he was mentally prepared. He had already purchased a specially designed respirator from the Pokémon Center to block the smell while allowing him to breathe normally.

Gastly, despite Ethan's warning, couldn't resist sniffing out of curiosity.

Its eyes nearly rolled back from the stench, and it almost fainted on the spot.

"Gloom, learn Drain Punch and Sludge Bomb."

Ethan handed over two TMs to Gloom and activated skill enhancement.

『Your Gloom has undergone 164 days of training. The proficiency of Drain Punch has greatly increased. Current level enhancement: +10.』

『The enhancement consumed 200 points. Remaining fusion time: 29 minutes.』

…

『Your Gloom has undergone 322 days of training. The proficiency of Grassy Terrain has greatly increased. Current level enhancement: +10.』

『The enhancement consumed 400 points. Remaining fusion time: 59 minutes.』

…

『Your Gloom has undergone 149 days of training. The proficiency of Giga Drain has greatly increased. Current level enhancement: +10.』

『The enhancement consumed 200 points. Remaining fusion time: 29 minutes.』

Ethan originally intended to enhance Moonblast, a powerful Fairy-type move, but since it required more time and comprehension than Energy Ball, he temporarily shelved that plan.

While waiting for Gloom to finish absorbing the knowledge, Ethan and Gastly rested for a bit.

Thanks to Gloom's Stench ability, no wild Pokémon dared to approach them during this time.

Once Gloom completed the process, Ethan led her and Gastly toward the location of the precious herb.

By then, night had fallen.

Ethan was fully prepared for outdoor survival but still pressed on toward their destination.

Although he knew the perfect-quality Sun Stone would remain there for the next ten days, he wouldn't feel at ease until it was in his hands.

Occasionally, wild Pokémon with poor senses of smell attacked them along the way.

But the now darkened Gloom didn't hesitate.

Her Razor Leaf attack was unleashed with full force, slicing every opponent that dared to approach into two pieces.

The terrifying sight of lifeless bodies left the other wild Pokémon trembling in fear.

They gulped nervously and fled into the distance, no longer daring to provoke Ethan's group.

After walking for some time, Gastly pointed to an inconspicuous cave ahead, letting out a sinister chuckle.

"That's the place on the map?" Ethan asked.

Gastly nodded. Ethan moved forward but hadn't taken more than a step when both Gastly and Gloom tensed up.

They cried out and rushed to shield him.

A dozen head-sized boulders shot out from the depths of the dark cave, hurtling straight toward Gloom and Gastly.

Gloom smirked coldly.

Raising her left hand, she summoned a basketball-sized Energy Ball and threw it without hesitation.

The boulders collided with the Energy Ball but were instantly shattered by its overwhelming power, which continued on and struck the Pokémon lurking within the cave.