Chapter:78

After testing and comparing multiple Pokémon, Satoshi finally determined the maximum number of items a Pokémon could carry.

For other players, this might still be unknown. But for him?

Pokémon can carry up to three items.

Once three were equipped, no additional items could be added unless one was removed.

Satoshi found this more than enough.

After all, items were rare, and only the ones specifically suited to a Pokémon were truly useful.

Thinking ahead, he considered his current Pokémon team:

Charmeleon → Charizard (Fire/Flying)

Riolu → Lucario (Fighting/Steel)

Frogadier → Greninja (Water/Dark)

Grovyle → Sceptile (Grass) → Grass/Dragon (Mega Evolution)

From this, he realized something interesting.

If Pokémon could carry three items, then each one could equip:

1. An item that boosts their primary type moves

2. An item that boosts their secondary type moves (if applicable)

3. Their Mega Evolution Stone

It was a perfect setup.

"But for now, I don't have enough items," Satoshi muttered.

"I'll have to complete more quests to gather stronger equipment."

For now, he'd just equip what he had.

He released Charmeleon and Grovyle, handing them their respective Mega Evolution Stones to carry.

Frogadier?

It didn't have a Mega Evolution.

"Sorry, buddy."

Updated Pokémon Equipment

Satoshi sighed.

"Greninja doesn't have a Mega Evolution Stone…"

But then, he remembered something.

"In the anime, Greninja had a special transformation ability—Bond Phenomenon."

Unlike Mega Evolution, it transformed into Ash-Greninja, significantly increasing its power.

"Unfortunately, my Frogadier doesn't have that ability."

Instead, its Ability was Protean, which was also incredibly strong—allowing it to change type based on the move it used.

Satoshi thought back to a rumor from his past life—

A player once claimed to have found a mystical item that unlocked a second Ability slot for a Pokémon.

Using it, their Pikachu gained both [Static] and [Lightning Rod] at the same time.

"But that was just one random forum post, and no one else ever found an item like that."

He smirked.

"If such a thing actually exists, I'd definitely use it on Greninja."

Unlocking Bond Phenomenon alongside Protean would be insane.

But…

Even with his Lucky Bonus and the advantages of this new game version, Satoshi wasn't holding his breath.

"Still, even without Bond Phenomenon, Greninja is already one of the strongest Pokémon."

Route 25 – Pokémon Galore

As Satoshi walked toward Cape Cottage, he couldn't help but notice something…

There were tons of wild Pokémon.

"Oddish, Gloom, Venonat, Meowth, Psyduck, Bellsprout, Weepinbell, Poliwag, Poliwhirl…"

He muttered, catching each one as he walked.

Soon, his Poké Balls were filled with new Pokémon.

"Even Abra and Kadabra spawn here? Nice."

Even if he wasn't here for the hidden quest, this route was already worth the trip.

Satoshi smirked.

"Heh, most players don't know that there's a ranking list for Pokédex completion."

That list only unlocks once a player has registered 100 unique Pokémon.

Right now, Satoshi already had over 60 Pokémon registered.

"I'll probably unlock that leaderboard soon."

And once it appears…

He'll be #1.

In his previous life, the Pokédex Leaderboard was the last to be unlocked—

Most players focused on strengthening their Pokémon instead of catching different species.

But even among millions of players, there were a few collectors who went all out.

And even they…

Had taken a full month to collect 100 Pokémon

Satoshi laughed to himself.

"I'm already past 60, and it's only Day 3."

There was zero chance that anyone else would get there before him.

Along the way, Satoshi also encountered several Trainers.

Unfortunately, none of them were strong.

Even after defeating them all, his Pokémon didn't level up once.

The highest-level Pokémon he faced was only Level 27.

"Am I… too far ahead of the game?"

Satoshi frowned.

Even though trainers in this game version were stronger, it seemed like…

They still couldn't keep up with him.

Either his leveling speed was too fast…

Or the trainers in this area were just naturally weak.

But he had no time to think about it now.

Up ahead, he saw a familiar landmark—

A small wooden house beside a pond.

Seeing the building and the pond, Satoshi smirked.

"This is it."

This was Cape Cottage—where the next hidden mission was waiting.

Without hesitation, he rushed forward.

"I need to finish this quickly and get to the next city by tonight."

If possible—

He wanted to complete even more hidden quests before other players caught up.

End of the Chapter

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