92. Skill Training
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For example, the original Caterpie could only use Tackle, Metapod added Harden after evolving, and then it eventually became Butterfree.
Butterfree learned Sleep Powder, Stun Spore, and Hurricane all at once, but It didn't forget my previous moves. After all, this isn't a game where skills are replaced naturally due to limited move slots.
In reality, Pokémon aren't like computer machines where skills can be deleted like files. In the early days of the anime, there was no limit to the number of moves a Pokémon could know, but that was likely because the series' rules and settings were not fully developed at the time.
Later in the anime, it wasn't explicitly stated that Pokémon can only have four moves, but they typically only use four by default. The most obvious example is Pikachu, who often forgets his strongest moves from previous regions when he learns new ones.
However, Ash understands that the real world isn't bound by the anime and game mechanics. In his view, retaining many moves is advantageous, allowing his Pokémon to be more versatile in battles.
For Gyarados, Ash hopes it will learn a special move: Flamethrower. This is typically a Fire-type move, so if Misty knew about Ash's idea, she might think he was crazy.
Ironically, Ash was inspired by Misty. In the future, she not only overcomes her fear of Gyarados but also successfully trains one herself.
Gyarados is unique because, despite being called a dragon, it doesn't have the Dragon-type. The reason it's associated with dragons is due to its power and adaptability. Dragon-type Pokémon are known for learning a wide variety of moves, despite having weaknesses.
Even though Gyarados is Water/Flying-type, it can learn many moves that are not aligned with its type, such as Flamethrower, Fire Blast, and even Electric-type moves, which usually deal four times the damage to it.
Learning a Fire-type move would greatly help Gyarados counter Grass, Steel, Ice, and several other types of Pokémon, often catching opponents by surprise.
Similarly, Pidgeotto and Butterfree are in comparable situations. Pidgeotto is very fast and currently knows Hurricane, Sand Attack, Quick Attack, and Wing Attack.
Since Pidgeotto is still in its second evolutionary stage, its strength isn't yet fully developed. Although it's fast, it struggles to land a decisive blow, so Ash is training it to learn Steel Wing.
Unlike in games, there are no TMs in real life. Aside from the moves a Pokémon learns naturally, other moves must be learned through dedicated training. Gyarados's current moves were acquired through evolution and experience, but moves that it can't learn naturally must be mastered through hard work, not by simply using a TM.
Butterfree is similar. It now knows Stun Spore, Sleep Powder, a powerful Hurricane, and Tackle. Butterfree's combat strategy relies heavily on these moves, with Stun Spore and Sleep Powder being its primary techniques.
However, after using these status moves, Butterfree needs a way to deliver a finishing blow to the opponent. After evolving, Butterfree gained a unique advantage: even though it isn't a Psychic-type, it can learn Psychic-type moves. Therefore, Ash plans to train Butterfree to learn Psybeam.
Axew's training focuses on maximizing its attack power. The goal is to hone its strength, mainly by reinforcing its physical abilities.
Eevee, on the other hand, is quite special. It's arguably the most unique Pokémon because of its many evolutionary paths. Unless it stays as Eevee, it can evolve in numerous directions.
Due to its genetic makeup, Eevee has multiple potential evolutions, and it's uncertain whether new forms might be discovered in the future. Eevee is similar to Pikachu in that almost every new region introduces a new form. Ash hasn't yet figured out what Eevee might evolve into and remains unsure about its future form.
One of these forms is Umbreon, which first appeared in the second generation. Although Ash has a Moon Stone, Umbreon doesn't evolve through it. Instead, it requires specific conditions to evolve. Even if the Moon Stone could trigger the evolution, Ash wouldn't use it immediately.
While Moon Stones and other evolutionary stones can help Pokémon evolve quickly, this rapid evolution can destabilize a Pokémon's body. Though it might increase their strength, it prevents them from reaching their full potential, making this approach counterproductive.
Even in the games, evolving a low-level Pokémon with a stone—like evolving a level 10 Clefairy into Clefable—leaves it weak and still requiring leveling up.
This is even truer in reality. Evolution stones do enhance a Pokémon's abilities, but they should be used only after the Pokémon's potential has been fully developed. Using them too early can hinder growth rather than help it.
Given Eevee's many possible evolutions, and the difficulty in deciding its future, Ash focuses on teaching it versatile moves like Iron Tail and Dig, which will remain useful after evolution. Shadow Ball is particularly suitable for Eevee, so Ash has designed a training plan to help it learn the move. However, its progress is similar to Pikachu's with Electro Ball—steady but ongoing.
Training continues in an orderly fashion, and before Ash knows it, time has flown by. Meanwhile, Misty and Brock have already woken up and prepared breakfast, but Ash is still immersed in training.
Knowing that Ash is out for special training, they prepare the meal and head out to find him. Just then...
"Are you a Pokémon Trainer too?" A voice interrupted Ash and his Pokémon as they were training.
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