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Legendary Pokemon symbolized immense power and mystery. Most Legendaries possess extraordinary abilities due to their long lifespans and innate potential; it's virtually impossible for them not to become incredibly strong.
Lian acknowledged that his current strength was still insufficient compared to most Legendary Pokemon. Although his base stats surpassed many Pokémon, with formidable abilities, his low level couldn't match those who have lived for hundreds or even thousands of years.
Thus, attempting to gain massive Combat Points by challenging Legendary Pokémon wasn't a simple task. It required both favorable timing and Lian himself to be significantly powerful.
A narrow or barely victorious encounter against a Legendary Pokémon would be futile, as the resulting Combat Points would be minimal. To ensure obtaining a substantial amount, he needed a flawless victory.
Lian didn't dwell on this too much, deciding to see how things unfold when the time came, trusting in the system's guidance.
Next, he prepared to click through the links behind each data point, hoping for further explanations about new functionalities. However, first, he glanced at the overall data panel.
Over the past three months, his progress had indeed been significant. He managed to increase five levels, and having reached Level 48 two weeks ago, he was swiftly approaching Level 49.
Based on this rate, Lian could potentially increase by two levels each month, although it would take progressively longer as he advanced further.
Considering other Trainers might take years to reach his current level, Lian achieved it within just one year. Honestly, such rapid growth would make most Pokémon envious.
Charizard
Type: Fire, Flying
Level: Lv 48 (97%)
Abilities: Solar Power / Blaze
Moves: ..., Air Slash, Flamethrower, Flame Spiral,...
Ability Stats: Stamina - 2164, Attack - 1308, Defense - 1538, Special Attack - 2124, Special Defense - 1605, Speed - 1941
Explosive Power: 3.23 (+)
Rock Resistance: 1
Water Resistance: 1
Control Rating: Fire-Type Mastery - 60%, Flying-Type Mastery - 30%, Dragon-Type Mastery - 30%, Normal-Type Mastery - 20%, Steel-Type Mastery - 0%, Dark-Type Mastery - 0%, ...
At Level 48, the data panel showed significant improvements compared to before. The speed ability was nearing the threshold of 2,000 points, and the Special Attack ability had already surpassed 2,100 points.
Additionally, a percentage-based progress bar appeared for his level; Lian was just three percent away from reaching Level 49.
This feature was quite helpful, providing a clear indication of how much more growth was needed.
At first glance, there didn't seem to be any other significant changes. However, when Lian clicked on the links behind each data point, he discovered some alterations.
For instance, considering his current leveling speed, it seemed unlikely that he would reach Level 100 even by the end of the story. To accelerate his progression, the system made specific adjustments related to levels. Normally, continuous battling and defeating numerous Pokemon were required for growth, granting substantial experience.
The system introduced additional functionalities to expedite Lian's development, benefiting not only him but also other Pokemon. Despite Kalia's Pokemon improving significantly over the past three months in terms of strength and level, their gap with Lian continued to widen, as they lacked access to the Dream World.
The changes to the leveling system were straightforward, focusing on food. A Pokemon's growth is akin to physical development; better nutrition leads to faster growth.
However, to effectively accelerate their growth, they must consume appropriate foods combined with regular combat training.
This can be quite challenging, as everyday Pokemon food primarily serves to fill their stomachs, with only energy cubes providing significant benefits.
Lian felt that this system feature resembled the role of a Pokemon Breeder, who tailors optimal diets based on each Pokemon's physiology to enhance their development.
The simplest approach involves feeding speed-oriented Pokemon berries or specially prepared meals that boost their agility.
Breeding, however, can become more intricate, focusing on helping Pokemon overcome their weaker stages for healthier growth and quicker progression beyond vulnerability.
Many people opt to entrust their Pokemon to breeders during these early stages, accelerating their transition through weakness and achieving their first evolution swiftly. However, this method has its drawbacks, such as potentially straining the bond between the Pokemon and its Trainer, requiring extra time to rebuild trust.
Despite these concerns, being a breeder remains a popular profession for many, as fostering strong bonds is not always prioritized by individuals.
A step above the breeder profession is the Pokemon trainer-breeder. However, in this current era, there are very few renowned trainer-breeders. This is because they typically work behind the scenes, focusing on nurturing Pokemon rather than engaging them in battles.
Lian was aware that only the Ruby Pokémon Academy had some notable trainer-breeders, while among civilians, their presence was scarce. It may be due to the profession not yet fully developing, considering the Pokemon League has existed for just two or three centuries. Perhaps in the future, the number of trainer-breeders will increase significantly. Becoming a successful breeder can be more lucrative compared to being a Trainer, albeit with higher entry barriers.
This high threshold contributes to the scarcity of breeder professionals. Unlike Trainers, becoming a breeder requires substantial initial investment and dedication; until one achieves breeder status, they have limited recognition. In contrast, the barrier to entry for Trainers is lower; obtaining a starter Pokemon instantly qualifies someone as a novice Trainer.
Regarding nutrition, Kalia now has ample funds after completing missions consistently for three months, making her quite well-off financially.
Lian pondered that moving forward, he could focus more on his diet by consuming only those foods indicated by the system to accelerate growth. This approach would enable him to progress even faster.
These changes by the system, although not extensive, were aimed at accelerating Lian's growth and enabling him to engage in higher-level battles.
Lian was quite satisfied; after diligently accumulating 200,000 Combat Points, the system did not disappoint him. Now, he had even more ambitious goals ahead.
Challenging Legendary Pokemon would be his next target, as the multiplier bonus for Combat Points was an opportunity he couldn't miss.
Speaking of Combat Points, currently, he just surpassed the 200,000 mark, reaching 201,045 points. With the system upgrade complete, it was time to reap the rewards.
After some calculations, Lian concluded that enhancing ability values remained the most cost-effective option and provided the quickest boost to his strength.
However, he also considered upgrading his Control Ratings first. Higher Control Ratings would make Lian more proficient with his moves, especially Fire-Type Mastery. Once it reached 70%, there might be a significant qualitative improvement.
As the Control Rating increased, even a one percent advancement towards the end could significantly enhance his overall power.
Lian felt that while increasing ability values was crucial, without sufficient Control Ratings, he may still struggle against Legendary Pokemon.