Divine Plan? But I'm a Pokémon trainer.

Chapter 389 The Fire Fox's Choice of Ultimate Moves
"Mind swap"

①: This can only be activated by targeting two Pokémon on the field, swapping all of their ability changes.

②: This can only be activated by selecting any number of Pokémon on the field as targets, and then exchanging their hearts in a preferred order.

This is indeed a special move worth exploring in depth. It should have been exclusive to Manaphy, but by a twist of fate, Link learned it and then taught it to Fennekin.

However, such a convenient move naturally has its limitations.

Firstly, this move can be exempted from punishment. In intense battles, both sides are often on edge, making it very difficult for such a precise move to take effect.

Complex and varied techniques are naturally susceptible to interference from factors such as strength, willpower, and unbridled bursts of inspiration...

This means that it is almost impossible to use the "mind swap" effect ② in high-intensity battles.

Even if it were possible to use it, switching with an opponent in a singles match would be a bit awkward... You can't really switch with your trainer, can you?

Link certainly doesn't control the fire fox as skillfully as it does itself.

"Muff~"

It sounds like another flashy but impractical and useless move.

"Not entirely. Do you remember our previous test?"

Link was referring to the experiments conducted to test doubts about "mind swapping" with inorganic matter and "mind swapping" with Polygon.

After returning from another world, he made many attempts with the fire fox.

First, it is impossible to "swap minds" with the multifaceted beast.

It is not because the polygonal beast lacks a "mind," but because the spirit of ordinary creatures cannot match its life form.

Second, it cannot "exchange minds" with inorganic matter.

The premise of "mind swapping" is "swapping"; things without a mind cannot be swapped.

Third, it can infuse a portion of its own spirit into inorganic matter or energy, giving it a certain degree of self-awareness.

The examples of Talebaghs and Aaron demonstrate that energy, thought, and matter can be converted to a certain extent, which also means that Link can put his will into objects by expending a portion of his energy.

At first glance, it doesn't seem to have much effect.

However, if combined with techniques (such as "psychic power"), it can achieve a level of self-discipline that allows the TV to change the channel automatically after hearing the sound.

"Although this method of use can greatly expand some operability, it is still too complicated and difficult to do subconsciously in the heat of battle."

"Fu?"

Is that right?

The fire fox was unimpressed; in fact, it didn't think it was that difficult.

However, he only recently learned the "mind swap" technique, which is relatively more complex than his previous techniques, and he hasn't mastered it yet.

Upon hearing this, Link pondered, "Really not difficult?"

The fire fox shook its head repeatedly, clearly indicating a difference in psychic abilities between the trainer and itself.

"That's for sure..."

Link didn't think there was anything wrong with it, after all, Fire Fox was always good at precise operations.

"In other words, theoretically you can make a 'Stand' act on its own and even use techniques, and you can also infuse the branch in its tail with superpowers, turning it into a 'Stand' when needed?"

"Why are we so fixated on 'tail-severing'?" Porygon quipped. "Combining 'mind swapping' and 'precognition' wouldn't be bad either." Using unavoidable attacks as a vehicle for "mind swapping" allows one to steal changes in their opponent's abilities.

The Fiery Fox nodded seriously. That's right, and "mind swapping" might not necessarily prevent the soul from being placed into an object. Maybe it's just that it and its trainer haven't mastered it yet.

Even if it doesn't work, you can practice until you can make this move so that it causes the opponent's two Pokémon to "swap minds" in double battles, resulting in an "instant KO".

Although trainers keep saying "This is too difficult / the opponent shouts 'friendship' and it's instantly defeated", isn't the purpose of focusing on 4 moves and turning them into your own "signature moves" to overcome this obstacle?
Link's approach is to find solutions when problems arise.

But here we must face the challenges head-on and break through the wall!
"Since you have an idea, then go ahead and do it your way."

Link decided to respect the Pokémon's own ideas regarding special moves, allowing them to focus their energy on the moves they believed were correct and that they liked.

Learning techniques you dislike or even reject is like sitting on pins and needles, let alone turning them into your own unique skills.

Therefore, after much deliberation, the Fire Fox finally selected the four moves it believed to be correct.

"Magic Space," "Swapping Locations," "Foresight," "Mind Swap"

Almost all of them are high-difficulty variations, but this is also the area that Fire Fox has always focused on and excelled at.

"A 'magical space'?" Polygon was puzzled. "The effect of this move should be to create a field that renders 'items' ineffective."

While items will certainly become an indispensable part of battles in the future, is it really necessary to target them so deliberately?

The fire fox remained unconvinced, and its constant coming and going always revealed its own thoughts.

It decided to treat "Magic Space" as an extension of its own characteristic, "Magic Hand"...

"Ahem, it's 'The Magician'."

"Fu!"

Oh right, it's "The Magician". I've been playing cards a lot lately and got confused.

In any case, it will use its own characteristics "Magic Hand" and moves "Trick" to enhance the "Magic Space", enabling it to knock down items, exchange items, and even seal items.

The potential of the "magic space" goes far beyond that.

Ultimately, what exactly are these so-called "props"?

It is an object with a specific energy structure.

The essence of rendering a prop ineffective is to render the energy within it ineffective, and the scope of energy is much broader.

The energy within the interference range causes it to become disordered, which can effectively disrupt energy radiation and projectiles, making it difficult for opponents to perform ranged attacks or lay traps, thus creating terrain effects...

"Is it really that convenient?" Link really didn't think there could be such a convenient move. "It sounds like nonsense."

How can expanding and extending the effects based on the principles of a move be considered nonsense? I think Pikachu's "Electric Speed ​​Boost", Sceptile's ability to "lighten its load" by letting go of its mental burden, or Lizard's "Shedding Substitute" are even more nonsense.

Link shrugged. Well, the "magical space" that Fire Fox envisioned was surprisingly simple compared to other people's special moves.

"In that case, let's develop a reasonable plan for improving the four techniques."

Before the words were finished, a bell suddenly rang outside the suite at the Pokémon Center.

Who would suddenly show up at 9:30 pm?
Upon opening the door, an elderly man who seemed both unfamiliar and strangely familiar came into view.

Based on reports he had seen while gathering information, he recognized the man as Masde, the undefeated champion of the Galar region!

(End of this chapter)