Pokémon: I picked up a reborn Eevee at the start of the game.

When this unique characteristic is combined with the unique attribute of being a ghost, that's where the interesting part begins.

Imagine you have a Zorua like this, and your opponent sends out a Fighting-type Pokémon, while you send out a Pokémon that is weak to Fighting. Will he choose to use a Fighting-type move to attack you?

If we use it, what if that elf is a Zorua illusion?

If we don't use it, will we just abandon the advantage of Bai Bai's attribute restraint?

More importantly, the dynamics of Pokémon battles are constantly changing.

Even the slightest hesitation in command could lead to an avalanche later on.

It can be said that as soon as the opponent starts to wonder if this Pokémon is Zorua and hesitates, the [Illusion] ability has already taken effect.

Whether this effect is significant or minor depends on the command skills of both trainers and the Pokémon's on-the-spot reactions.

Unfortunately, most of Xia Chen's current team consists of Fairy-type Pokémon, which don't synergize well with Zoroya.

Eevee is a Normal-type Pokémon that is weak to Fighting, but it will eventually evolve into Sylveon. The only Pokémon that can be paired with it is Ralts, which is weak to Ghost.

Regardless, Xia Chen still felt that for Zoroark, Ghost was generally a better type combination than pure Dark.

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Besides characteristics and attributes, there are many other dimensions to objectively judge whether a Pokémon is excellent or not.

The average values ​​of various racial abilities and the depth of the skill pool are all aspects that need to be considered.

However, at present, there is only one individual of the Ghost Zoroa race. Neither of these two factors can be assessed overnight, and Xia Chen can only study them slowly in the future through cultivation.

However, judging from the moves that Zoroa currently possesses, she has not forgotten the surprise attacks, evil blasts, and even the inherited move [Crypto] that she knew before her reincarnation.

After being revived, she naturally learned two common Ghost-type moves: Shadow Ball and Shadow Sneak.

On the bright side, if Zorua could learn most Ghost-type moves in addition to its existing move pool, then its move pool would be considered excellent.

As for the average racial ability...

This is just something to take a look at. Even Beedrill, a Pokémon that is generally considered to have no future, Giovanni has managed to cultivate it into something amazing.

Although it cannot be separated from the assistance of the power of Tokiwa, it also illustrates a point: human will can overcome nature.

Moreover, Zoroark is a Pokémon with a base stat total of over 500 in the game, although it's barely above the 5100 cap.

But with proper nurturing, Xia Chen is confident that Zorua's future will be no worse than his other Pokémon.

Her current physical strength and energy base are a bit weak and need to be improved.

However, Xia Chen is not worried about this. He has a lot of savings now, and with the upcoming release of the Beautiful Energy Cube, Xia Chen will also have the resources to become a Steven-type Trainer.

While other things can't be guaranteed, at least top-tier breeding resources that can be bought with money are no problem.

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Simulated World - Incredible Maze, Hot Water Cave.

Ralts is engaged in a fierce battle with a giant red Pokémon covered in lava-like armor.

The giant elf, nearly four meters tall and almost reaching the top of the cave, raised its left foot high before slamming it down.

A crack suddenly appeared in the crimson cave floor, and a rock as sharp as a blade grew out of it, cleaving straight towards where Ralts was.

Cliff Sword!

Ralts, instead of being alarmed, was delighted by the terrifying attack that contained the wrath of the earth.

Having already fought this Groudon three times, she knew that this was also when its defenses were at their weakest.

Just before the precipice sword was about to strike Ralts's frail body, with a "whoosh," her figure vanished instantly.

The next second, Groudon was astonished to find that the little white dress had appeared right in front of its left eye.

A powerful burst of psychic energy erupted instantly, and psychic energy pierced Groudon's dim, yellow eyes.

"Roar--"

With a loud and deafening roar, the tall and terrifying crimson elf swayed slightly before crashing to the ground, turning into specks of light that scattered throughout the cave.

Phew. Finally, it's over.

Ralts, levitating in the air thanks to its psychic powers, let out a long sigh of relief.

Exhausted, she finally couldn't hold on any longer, and her small body fell from more than three meters in the air, crashing heavily to the ground.

Her partner Pikachu had naturally died a glorious death long ago, and she didn't have the strength to continue simulating.

Ralts silently summoned the system.

"System, end the simulation."

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After three failures, Ralts finally defeated the powerful Groudon Mirage in this simulation.

That's right, this Groudon is not the real Groudon from the legend that created the earth, otherwise Ralts wouldn't have been able to defeat it.

It is a phantom Groudon created by the psychic power of the here-based Ykshi.

Even so, it is still considered a product of a legendary Pokémon. Its powerful strength required Ralts to simulate four times and grow significantly before it could defeat it.

This includes the rewards she received in the previous simulations, several Knowledge Candies that can increase her Special Attack stat, and the key move [Teleport] she used to dodge the Cliff Sword at the end.

As for why Ralts encountered such a formidable enemy as Mirage Groudon, we need to go back to the progress of this simulated world after defeating Hypnos.

After that battle, Ralts and Pikachu completed several more quests in the Jigglypuff Guild.

A few days later, the chattering bird informed the guild members that a thief had stolen the Gears of Time, causing time to run out in some areas.

Therefore, the Fat Koopa Guild decided to launch an expedition targeting the "Lake of Mist" to resolve this serious incident.

As the protagonists of this simulated world, Ralts and Pikachu "coincidentally" separated from their guildmates and first found the hot water cave, the only way to reach the Lake of Mist.

Then, they encountered this powerful Phantom Groudon.

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[This world simulation has ended. The system rating is A+. Please select your simulation reward.]

Option 1: Energy Level +4 (You've defeated a powerful enemy; this is the reward you deserve!)

[Option 2: Power Candy XL x 10 (Candy Gift Pack! Eat this and you'll be as strong as Groudon! You might not need it, but your companions might?)]

[Option 3: Ability - Fragment of the Call of Time and Space (Hey! You got a triple! What are you waiting for?)]

Undoubtedly, Phantom Groudon is much stronger than the previous Hypnotic Tapu.

Naturally, the rewards for this simulation are much more generous than the last one.

Even the most fixed reward, the first one, has seen its energy level increase break through to level four.

At this rate, three simulations a month will get you to level twelve, and in half a year you'll be able to reach level one hundred!

Of course, Ralts knew this was impossible, as she was currently in her growth phase and it was relatively easy for her energy level to increase.

It is estimated that as one's energy level increases in the real world, the energy level rewards given by the simulated world will decrease.

It's not impossible that he could be promoted to a lower level later on.

Therefore, Ralts never chose this short-sighted option.

Option two, which has always been rather unremarkable, has become surprisingly tempting this time.

Power Candy is part of the same series as Knowledge Candy, which Ralts chose in previous games.

The only difference is that one provides a special attack ability, and the other provides a physical attack ability.

Ten physical attack candies, and they're extra-large! Even the reward for option three at the end of a normal simulation isn't much more than that.

Even though I don't really need it myself, I can give it as a gift to the new colleague.

Ralts wasn't stingy, especially since she now knew Xia Chen's next goal—to improve his strength as soon as possible and become a Champion.

This goal cannot be achieved by Xia Chen and Ralts alone.

Since Xia Chen chose to entrust this elf simulator to me, it represents a responsibility!

Laluras thought to herself.

Although she didn't understand the principles of "when you are successful, you should help others" or "the rich should help the poor," she had already grasped their spirit.

Therefore, option two, the Power Candy, is an excellent choice.

Of course, this was her thought before she saw the third reward.

And when she saw the [Fragment of the Call of Time and Space], only one thought remained in her mind.

Choose it!

More than two months after first obtaining this ability fragment, Ralts finally saw the final piece of the puzzle for this ability.

The benefits of this long-awaited ability are self-evident.

Without hesitation, Ralts replied, "System, I choose option three!"

I like your choice. You've now completed a three-part combo. Would you like to add the Universal Ability Fragment to exchange for the complete ability, "Call of Time and Space"?

"Yes!"

[Exchange successful! Oh! You're getting stronger and stronger! But I must remind you, use this ability with caution, as it only allows you to see the future up to one day in advance, and its cooldown period is one month! Don't regret it if your ability is still on cooldown when you're in danger!]

Is the time limit really that long?

Ralts wasn't surprised; such a powerful ability would be abnormal if it had no limitations whatsoever.

Putting aside her thoughts, Ralts returned to the real world with a thought.

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Although Windfall Town has beautiful scenery, it is, after all, just a small town without even a gym, and life there can get boring after a while.

After a few days of rest and adjusting his mood, on January 27th, Xia Chen, with replenished supplies, embarked on his journey again.

His next destination was Belcher City, a two-week ride southeast from Windfall Town along Route 17.

Actually, the distance between Windfall Town and Hundred City isn't that far. The reason it takes so long to ride is because the two towns are separated by a small part of the Albil Mountains, and some of the roads are really rugged and difficult to navigate.

If you were to ride a Flying-type Pokémon, it would only take two or three days to get there.

Unfortunately, like Groudon, Xia Chen still can't fly.