Pokémon: Starting with a Pokémon Ranch.

Chapter 126: Conception of Farfetch'd Rider Form

"After all this talk, you've finally agreed to release a Pokémon to partner with my Rhydon, haven't you?"

"Emm... I guess so."

Su Yu was still pondering a strategy to win the competition by having his little sheep ride the race when Yang Hao poured cold water on his plans:

"You're not thinking of having your little lamb compete, are you? Hey, hey, hey, frying fish is bad behavior."

"Furthermore, the organizers have explicitly banned Gym Leader level Pokémon from participating, since this competition is for entertainment purposes only, not for the big shots to fight each other."

Yang Hao had heard about the news that his mount, a little sheep, had single-handedly taken on the main force of the Rashomon Dojo. When he heard this news, he gasped in shock.

This is outrageous, truly outrageous... Those few riding lambs, were they picked out by Su Yu from Yang Hao's own ranch?

Yang Hao knew his own ranch's lambs best. Even if he had ten years, he might not be able to train them to that level.

And it's only been a little over two months since Su Yu Ranch was built, and those little lamb mounts have already become so incredibly powerful? This growth rate is something even the League Champions couldn't match in their childhood, right?

Upon hearing Yang Hao's words, Su Yu opened its mouth, then put aside its idea of ​​frying fish, and said:

"Alright then, let Farfetch'd and your Armored Rhino give it a try."

Although Squirtle is stronger than Farfetch'd, since Squirtle isn't around, Farfetch'd has to be given a chance first.

"Quack?" The big green onion duck next to it seemed to hear someone calling it, so it looked over.

Su Yu shouted:

"Hey, stop fishing for now, I have a task for you."

If Farfetch'd's evolved form, Sirfetch'd, is a knight, then Farfetch'd should be quite good at riding, right?

Therefore, Su Yu called over Farfetch'd and asked it to try riding the Armored Rhinoceros around the ranch.

"Huh?!" What? You want me to ride an armored rhinoceros?

But I can't ride a duck...

"It's nothing, I'm just trying it out first to see how it goes," Su Yu said.

Upon hearing this, the big green duck finally agreed to ride it for a spin.

At first, Farfetch'd seemed a little flustered when it got on, especially after the Armored Rhino started running and accelerating.

The violent jolting made Farfetch'd feel very uncomfortable, but after the armored rhinoceros ran around once, Farfetch'd quickly adapted.

Furthermore, it began to actively cooperate with the armored rhinoceros, bending down to ride it.

"Not bad, you're adapting very quickly. Your riding skills are almost on par with those Pokémon I've seen that specialize in riding competitions."

Seeing this, Yang Hao praised.

Is this fart duck really a genius?

Normally, I only see these green onion ducks enjoying fishing and farming, but I never realized that this particular green onion duck also has top-notch talent.

At that moment, a word inexplicably popped into Su Yu's mind.

—Riding: A+.

My own Farfetch'd seems to have a real talent for riding. Maybe after this competition, it can even transform into "Rider Farfetch'd"?

After all, Calyrex rode a black horse and a white horse, its base stats increasing from 500 to 680. So, my Farfetch'd, riding a Rhyhorn, should also possess considerable strength, right?

However, Calyrex's ability to merge with Abyssal or Grimril, and even change its ability from Tension to Centaur, must have been achieved through the techniques it possessed from a legendary Pokémon. Farfetch'd probably have a long way to go to reach that level.

"Then let the two of them stay together and practice properly for the rest of the time."

"By the way, Farfetch'd. Besides working hard to improve your riding skills, you can also try other methods to improve your results."

"For example... we can use flight-type energy to create a special wind-breaking barrier to increase your speed. In addition, we can use the wind to help the Armored Rhino accelerate."

Su Yu thought of a scene from an anime he had watched in his previous life called "Wind King Barrier," where a person with exceptional riding skills used this method to increase speed.

"Huh?"

Upon hearing this, the giant green onion duck looked completely bewildered. "What you're saying is so advanced, but I don't know how to use it!"

"...It's alright, I'll have Caterpie come and teach you later. Caterpie has recently improved its proficiency with Flying-types a lot."

Su Yu replied.

……

After confirming that Farfetch'd and Rhyhorn would participate, Su Yu arranged separate training plans for the two Pokémon.

Since Pokémon can attack each other during competitions, improving the battle strength of Farfetch'd and Rhyhorn is particularly important.

"Has your armored rhinoceros learned any particularly strong Ground-type moves?" Su Yu asked Yang Hao.

Upon hearing this, Yang Hao shook his head:

"Uh... no. This armored rhinoceros usually uses the [Plow] move the most. It lives a peaceful life on the pasture, so it doesn't really learn any offensive moves."

"Moreover, this armored rhinoceros is only one year old this year, and my husband hasn't deliberately trained it."

This situation with Rhyperior is also the norm for most Pokémon in pastoral areas.

After all, everyone lives a leisurely life in the pastoral area. They don't need to fight or train their Pokémon. They just need to let nature take its course and let their Pokémon grow into whatever form they are meant to be.

Unless a farmer has a strong interest in battling, most ranchers won't go out of their way to train their Pokémon. Moreover, teaching a Pokémon new moves sometimes requires resources, which many ranchers are unwilling to do.

Upon hearing this, Su Yu could only sigh and say:

"Alright then, before the battle starts, I'll try my best to teach it the move 'Stomp.' This move can slow down the movement speed of nearby Pokémon, which will be very useful during the battle."

"As for Farfetch'd, I'll find a way to teach you the [Sneak Attack on Vital Points] move."

The move "Sneak Attack" is a perfect fit for Farfetch'd. With its Sharp Eye ability, Farfetch'd can easily spot its opponent's weaknesses and strike their vitals.

In riding competitions, being struck in a vital spot by an opponent can be quite fatal. At best, it can cause intense pain and prevent the rider from continuing the race; at worst, it can result in serious injury.

Previously, Su Yu had never considered using Farfetch'd in battles, and therefore, he had not paid any attention to Farfetch'd's training.

Farfetch'd is also obsessed with fishing. Although he practices swordsmanship on weekdays, his skills haven't improved much.

Whether or not someone helps with training planning is perhaps the biggest difference between Pokémon with trainers and those without.

However, Dark Strike is a Dark-type move, and Su Yu doesn't have the corresponding training method. Therefore, Su Yu plans to make a trip to the Rashomon Gym.

Back at the cabin, Su Yu summoned the tropical dragon and went out again, leaving Zheng Ya and her group with only his dashing departing figure.

(End of this chapter)