In Alola, there's a Ninetales and a Vulpix, both awakened to the Fairy type by Kapu-Muu.
Though Vulpix isn't very strong at the moment, its potential for growth is substantial, making it very valuable to train.
However.
For now, Natsuhiko might not be able to invest so much energy fully into Vulpix.
Part of this is due to a lack of energy, and another part is because Ninetales wants to spend more time with its offspring.
In this regard, Natsuhiko is very understanding.
Therefore, Frost Vulpix is currently on his backup Pokémon list.
Also on the list are the Feebas he took out last time, and the Pokémon Egg left by Volcarona with its lifeforce.
In terms of Pokémon training, Natsuhiko's goals are very clear.
Right now, most of his energy is focused on Beedrill, Alakazam, Togekiss, and Aegislash, his main Pokémon.
Perhaps when they reach the Elite Candidate level, and their strength improvement slows down, Natsuhiko will have more energy to invest in training more Pokémon.
But for now.
Whether it's Alakazam, Togekiss, or Aegislash, they have not evolved for long, and are currently in a stage of rapid growth, which must be carefully managed.
As for Beedrill.
It is currently the closest to the Elite Candidate level among Natsuhiko's Pokémon.
This critical stage requires close attention.
After these four comes Latios, Monferno, and Eevee.
These three are also improving their strength quickly.
But taking care of even seven Pokémon is almost reaching Natsuhiko's limit.
The league regulation that a Trainer can carry at most six Pokémon is not without reason.
Of course.
Backup Pokémon just means Natsuhiko temporarily won't fully explore and develop their abilities, but some essential resources like Special Level Energy Blocks are still available for them.
This doesn't mean he won't train them.
It's just that when traveling, he might not always bring them along.
If Natsuhiko stays in the Pokemon Ranch in Suiyi Town, he won't completely ignore them and will train them together.
This was the same with Eevee in the past.
But now, Natsuhiko is certain about this little Eevee.
Nonetheless, one's energy is indeed limited.
Especially considering Natsuhiko's current strength, which is neither particularly strong nor particularly weak, placing him in a somewhat awkward stage.
Elevating the strength of his main Pokémon first is crucial.
Apart from these Pokémon, Natsuhiko has also acquired a group of Vikavolts, an Elite Candidate Ice Sandslash, a Weavile, and three Sneasels.
Also included are five Alola Coconut Trees he casually caught while traveling on Ula'ula Island.
Dragon-types do have a use in the Dragon Dojo.
Furthermore.
By undertaking issued tasks, he has acquired two Ice Sandshrews, two Mareanie, and a wide variety of other Pokémon.
Rough estimates suggest that combined, the Pokémon he plans to sell are valued at no less than fifty million League Coins, with the Ice Sandslash and Vikavolt leading in value.
Of course, there are some Pokémon he plans to keep or use to "grease the wheels" with friends.
His wallet that was once drained due to the Dojo construction and Pasture development is now replenished.
Adding the five million League Coins given by Lusamine and at least twenty million from the last task's points conversion.
Natsuhiko's funds have again risen from zero to nearly seventy-five million League Coins.
He's thriving once more.
However.
Natsuhiko's ambitions are large.
He wants to upgrade his Pokémon's Energy Blocks once more.
This time.
He wants to swap them for Top-level Energy Blocks.
The currently known top-tier Energy Block.
Given his current capabilities, he cannot produce such Energy Blocks himself, so he can only commission them from others.
It's another major expense.
But he understands that this expense cannot be spared.
Making money is for the cultivation of Pokémon.
Especially as they are preparing to advance to the Elite Candidate level, upgrading the Energy Blocks might significantly aid them.
There's also something else he has to prepare for from his time in the Alola Region.
And that is the awakening of the Fairy type.
This is bound to happen.
To maximize benefits, he needs to prepare in advance.
Purchasing a large number of Pokémon that will awaken to the Fairy type in the future, as well as Fairy-type items he knows of, have become urgent tasks.
But with this direction.
The cost of upgrading Energy Blocks by another level and purchasing Pokémon and items.
His seventy-five million League Coins suddenly seems inadequate.
Also considering the collection of Super Evolution Stones.
Standing at the bow of the ship, feeling the soft splashes of the sea.
Constantly reminding him.
He doesn't have enough money.
Go earn more!