Flame Body trait.
Besides causing Pokémon that touch it in battle to be scorched and fall into a burning state, it has a more practical use in everyday life: speeding up Pokémon Egg incubation.
For this reason, Natsuhiko caught a few Centiskorch with Flame Body traits as incubators for his Pokemon Ranch to accelerate the Pasture's development pace.
And this powerful Volcarona that was in a deep sleep also has the Flame Body trait.
Question.
Does the same trait in different Pokémon have the same impact?
Answer.
Obviously not.
Take Beedrill for example.
Its trait is Sniper. Is its use and development of the Sniper trait, even the power increase brought by triggering the Sniper trait after its evolution the same as it was at the beginning?
Then there's Togetic.
Its trait is Celestial Grace. When training Togetic, the thing Natsuhiko often said was to let Togetic feel the changes when the trait is triggered, capture and find that feeling, and become familiar with it gradually.
A trait is an ability of a Pokémon, but whether this ability can be maximized also requires practice and learning.
Similarly.
Volcarona's Flame Body is definitely different in action from Centiskorch's Flame Body traits.
At the very least, the effect of Volcarona's Flame Body trait on accelerating Pokémon Egg incubation should be stronger.
And Natsuhiko's Dragon-type Pokémon Egg hasn't been obtained for a short time now.
It's been close to two months.
Not to mention incubating, the incubation time hasn't even appeared on the incubator.
The lifespan of Dragon-type Pokémon is one of the best among all Pokémon types; Natsuhiko has a Dragapult by his side that's lived for tens of thousands of years.
Although Dragapult can live so long because of ancient arrangements and its Ghost Type attribute.
But it's undeniable that Dragon-type Pokémon have long lifespans.
This also leads to increased difficulty in Dragon-type Pokémon breeding offspring.
Additionally, Dragon-type Pokémon Egg incubation time is longer than other Pokémon cycles.
Also, the richer the Dragon-type bloodline in a Pokémon Egg, the longer the incubation time.
Natsuhiko doesn't know exactly how long his Dragon-type Pokémon Egg has been in the Dragon's Nest in Meteor Village, nor does he know how much longer it will take to hatch.
Even Dragapult isn't very clear on when this Pokémon Egg will hatch.
But today.
Under Volcarona's "Flame Body" activation, this Pokémon Egg's incubation time finally appeared on the incubator.
"One year?"
Natsuhiko frowned.
One year is too long for him; he's been in the Pokemon Realm for just a few months and already has the strength of an Elite Trainer.
Even if the speed of strength development slows down later, after a year, Natsuhiko feels he should at least have Gym Leader level strength and start challenging the Elite Candidate.
By then, when this Pokémon Egg hatches, it may not keep up with the progress of Beedrill and others' strength.
Even the Chimchar now seems a bit pressured, according to Natsuhiko.
Doesn't that mean that even hatched, it can only become his second-tier Pokémon?
This is hard for him to accept.
Because in his plan, the Pokémon hatched from this egg should become one of his main force Pokémon.
No matter the Dragon Scale, Dragon Crystal used on it or Dragapult's continuous influence, it shows Natsuhiko's emphasis on it.
"No, it shouldn't take that long."
Natsuhiko took the Pokémon Egg from Dragapult's hand and moved closer to the quiet Volcarona Cocoon on the ground.
The numbers on the incubator obviously started jumping faster.
Natsuhiko slightly relaxed his eyebrows; fortunately, there is still hope.
Worthy of Volcarona, Flame Body effect truly is excellent.
At this pace, barring any incidents, it can catch up with the tail end of Natsuhiko's main force team.
"I just wonder what Pokémon it will be..."
Murmuring, looking towards Dragapult.
"Baluya—"
'Don't look at me; I'm not its mother, how would I know?'
Dragapult shook its head repeatedly.
Although it played the "take-over" role, it didn't know what it took over.
"Fine, let's just wait for the surprise reveal."
Natsuhiko gave up guessing as well.
Sitting cross-legged beside the Volcarona Cocoon, he took out a round, glossy black oval object.
This was extracted from solidified magma in the extinct volcano where Volcarona was born; without accident, it should be a Larvesta's Pokémon Egg, but requires the alliance's technology to revive it.
Together with it.
Natsuhiko took out a grayish-white fossil; from a certain angle, he could faintly see the shape of Dreepy's head.
Two things are placed together.
"Baluya—"
Dragapult hummed in a low voice.
Natsuhiko patted its head, comforting it: "Don't worry, it can be revived."
Since the alliance has developed the fossil revival device, without accidents, whether it is this Larvesta egg or the Dreepy, both can be revived.
Dragapult nodded heavily.
It came from the Regigigas space for three things: first, to fulfill the agreement with Natsuhiko, second, to fulfill Regidrago's request to collect Dragon Crystals, and third, to find its clansmen.
"Don't think too much, take things as they come. Today is a day off, relax."
After finishing, Natsuhiko laid back down with his head resting.
Dragapult curled its tail, lying beside Natsuhiko.
Before long.
A slight snoring sound came from Natsuhiko.
...
...
"Where is this?"
Natsuhiko suddenly opened his eyes, surveying the surroundings.
A pitch-black area enveloped him, almost nothing substantial could be seen, only some vague outlines.
Vague and not quite clear.
Natsuhiko frowned tightly and whispered, "Dragapult?"
However.
The familiar response did not appear in Natsuhiko's ears.
No response?
Natsuhiko's heart instantly sank.
This phenomenon is absolutely abnormal; his mind is clear, but he doesn't feel his psychic powers, and all his Pokeballs are unresponsive.
Most importantly.
Even with Dragapult's strength, he wasn't present by Natsuhiko's side.
Moreover, Natsuhiko received no reminders from Dragapult at all.
The only relief was the absence of immediate danger.
However.
As if to confirm Natsuhiko's relief, the surroundings gradually began to change; originally vague and blurry, the scene began to slowly appear before his eyes.
And when Natsuhiko could clearly see the scene before him, his body completely froze, cold sweat continuously dripped from his forehead, and his back instantly became soaked.
Here is... the Destroyed World!
Floating and drifting overturned islands, horizontally growing trees, downward flowing streams...
Most importantly.
That enormous figure lingering not far away.
The terrifying Pokémon Natsuhiko knew well.
Netherworld King Dragon, Giratina!
Shh—
Seeming to notice Natsuhiko's gaze, Giratina suddenly turned its head.
Dark red eyes fell on him.
Natsuhiko's hair stood on end at this instant.
Biting cold spread throughout his body from his spine.
Ha!!
Sitting up suddenly.
Whew—whew—
Natsuhiko stared with wide eyes, gasping heavily, his chest like a bellows.
"Baluya?"
Dragapult's puzzled voice sounded to Natsuhiko like heavenly music.
All of this.
Was it a dream?
But why was it so real?
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