"Feebas and Magikarp are both categorized as Fish Pokémon, and they share a certain characteristic."
"In their base forms, they are exceptionally weak—or rather... not just weak."
Gu Xin's gaze fell on the unappealing Feebas displayed in the Pokédex.
"But Boss, didn't you say there are no inherently weak Pokémon, only weak trainers?" Lin Sheng asked with confusion.
Gu Xin: "…"
This guy's trying to stir up trouble, right? Who even points out something like that?
Gu Xin shot a strange look at Lin Sheng. That line was just motivational fluff!
The point of saying it was to encourage them to avoid judging Pokémon purely by their strength.
But Lin Sheng actually thought there weren't any weak Pokémon?
Chen Yun's eyelid twitched as he gave Lin Sheng a speechless look. Why the sudden low EQ?
"Did I say something wrong...?"
Realizing his misstep, Lin Sheng chuckled awkwardly.
"No, actually, that statement isn't wrong. But Magikarp and Feebas are special cases," Gu Xin explained with a smile.
"Magikarp is known as the weakest and most pitiful Pokémon because, no matter how much effort you put into training it, its strength barely improves."
"However, Magikarp is incredibly tenacious, capable of surviving in even the filthiest waters."
"Similarly, Feebas likes to live on riverbeds rich in aquatic plants, but it can also survive in polluted waters."
Magikarp truly is the epitome of weakness among Pokémon. Without evolving, it can only learn five moves in its entire life.
Yes, just five—and no Egg Moves at that!
While Magikarp's jump height can improve with training, the power of its moves is severely limited due to its innate constraints.
Feebas, by comparison, is slightly better because it can learn more moves than Magikarp.
However, the power of Feebas's moves is similarly unimpressive.
These two Pokémon are undoubtedly the "Crouching Dragon and Hidden Phoenix" of the Pokémon world.
In the Pokédex, Magikarp is rated as "the weakest and most pitiful Pokémon," while Feebas is described as "the ugliest Pokémon in the world."
Both are categorized as Fish Pokémon.
"So, does Feebas become very strong after it evolves?" Bai Qianqian asked curiously.
"Yes. No matter how hard you try to train it, Feebas lacks the means to repay its trainer's efforts."
"But all that effort isn't in vain. Once it evolves, everything it has accumulated will transform into the elegance of Milotic."
"Feebas is often deemed the ugliest Pokémon, yet its evolution, Milotic, has been crowned the most beautiful Pokémon in the world."
Gu Xin smiled as he explained. Indeed, Milotic was once considered the most beautiful Pokémon.
However, that title shifted to Diancie after its debut in the Kalos region.
Hearing this, Chu Kelian and the others were stunned.
"The ugliest Pokémon evolves into the most beautiful? That's fascinating," Chen Yun said, raising an eyebrow in surprise.
"As I said before, there are no inherently weak Pokémon. If you're willing to put in the effort, your Pokémon will eventually repay your dedication."
That statement was still just motivational fluff...
Gu Xin glanced at the now-tempted Bai Qianqian. After all, Magikarp was the most populous Pokémon species in the Pokémon world!
They could be found in rivers, lakes, seas, and even tiny streams.
Feebas wasn't as widespread as Magikarp, but the Pokédex in Pokémon Diamond explicitly mentions that Feebas is actually very abundant!
Yes, very abundant!
Wild Gyarados might seem common, but their numbers pale in comparison to Magikarp.
And as for Milotic, its rarity makes it akin to an endangered species; encountering a wild one is nearly impossible.
However, the system-guaranteed Feebas had excellent aptitude and potential for evolving into Milotic.
It would all depend on how Bai Qianqian trained it.
"The most beautiful Pokémon in the world..." Bai Qianqian was clearly intrigued.
Since the Boss had said it, it must be true.
"Boss, I want the Feebas," Bai Qianqian decided.
She was curious about what Milotic, the evolution of Feebas, looked like. Even the name "Milotic" sounded beautiful!
"Please wait a moment."
Unsurprised, Gu Xin nodded and went into the back room.
Soon, he returned with a small bucket of water.
There was no other choice—Feebas was, after all, a fish...
"Ew~ It really doesn't look great," Chu Kelian muttered, immediately peering into the bucket.
The Feebas inside lay quietly in the water. It looked just as unattractive as the Pokédex described—if not worse in real life.
"Beep~ Feebas, Water type, Fish Pokémon.
Ability: Swift Swim
Moves: Splash, Dragon Breath.
The ugliest Pokémon, famous for its shabby appearance. Despite its large population, it tends to live in groups."
The synthesized voice from Chu Kelian's Pokédex provided Feebas's details.
Chen Yun and the others silently recorded Feebas in their own Pokédexes.
"It's inherited a Dragon-type move. Miss Bai, make sure to train it well," Gu Xin advised.
"Since I've decided to catch it, I'll definitely take good care of it."
Bai Qianqian nodded and walked over to the bucket, her bright eyes watching the Feebas in the water.
"From now on, I'm your trainer, Feebas. Let's work hard together," she said warmly.
Blub~
A bubble rose from the bottom as Feebas lifted its head from the water. Its dull, expressionless eyes stared at Bai Qianqian.
"I'll help you evolve as soon as possible, I promise," Bai Qianqian murmured, gently stroking Feebas's head.
At the touch, Feebas froze briefly before lowering its head back into the water, as if trying to hide itself.
Yet it was clear that beneath the surface, its eyes remained fixed on Bai Qianqian.
"It seems shy—a timid little Feebas," Gu Xin remarked with a smile at Bai Qianqian's puzzled look.
Hearing this, Bai Qianqian's lips curved into a small smile. Despite its appearance, it was rather endearing.
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