He knows Pokémon better than me.

Chapter 4376 Calling for reinforcements, summoning veterans!

The purpose of both characteristics is actually the same—

Increase speed to allow the electric beak/gill bite to hit the opponent more consistently first, doubling the damage.

However, Ash touched his chin.

He still prefers the Strong Jaw ability, since its effect extends beyond just Cheek Bite to include moves like Ice Fang and Poison Fang, all of which benefit from the increased damage output!

"So, does the Strong Beak trait really exist?!"

After hearing Ash's explanation, Hop also became anxious.

Should I buy a special ointment to modify its properties?

He shared the same idea as Ash: brute force was the higher priority!

"Don't worry, let me ask for you first."

Ash gestured for people to calm down and then pulled out his phone, Rotom.

He did have Miss Maoshi's contact information, so he sent her a message to inquire.

Not long after, the other party replied:

"The disease does not have the characteristics of a strong beak, while the characteristics of the bird-thunder sea beast are electric storage, crystal electricity, and snow-peeling."

Xiaozhi & Marie: "."

The two of them stared at their phone screens, their brows twitching involuntarily.

What kind of genius could type out such a short sentence?

"Ah, so it doesn't have the Strong Beak trait!?"

Hop made a bitter face, even though he had so many bird-beak-like moves.

No, it seems there really aren't many.

Furthermore, biting moves have a wide variety of attributes, while beak moves are not only fewer in number, but are all of the flying attribute.

Ash patted Hop on the shoulder and comforted him:

"It's not entirely a bad thing, at least the Snowplow ability makes the Electric Beak more accurate."

Ugh, I almost got led astray by Miss Maoshi!

In the Galar region, setting up a suitable venue or weather is incredibly easy.

To achieve a 100% success rate with Gill Bite, Dracovish cannot rely on its Speed ​​Boost ability and must find other methods.

But then again—

Dracovish is indeed the chosen one, the strongest fossil Pokémon in the Galar region!

Of course, given Hop's personality, this disappointment only lasted a few seconds.

He quickly rallied, clenched his fist, and shouted:

"Thunderbird Sea Beast! Next, let's practice combat in hail! Use Hail first!"

"Reiji—!"

The Thunderbird Sea Beast raised its head, trembling as it cried out loudly.

The next second, the surrounding temperature plummeted.

Da da da!

Tiny hailstones fell from the sky, and the Thunderbird Sea Beast's movements became visibly lighter under the influence of the hailstones.

As soon as he pushed off the ground, he slid more than ten meters away in a flash!

Hop clenched his fist secretly. Sure enough, coming to Ash for special training was the right decision!

Otherwise, even after the League Conference opens, he might still think that Electric Beak is a random damage move!

Looking at Hop's profile, which had become excited again.

Standing at the back, Ash and Marie couldn't help but smile at each other.

There's absolutely no psychological burden when you're with this kind of person.

One day later.

Although Ash really likes Hop.

However, even he couldn't resist Hop's frequent and intense discussions and inquiries.

During training, and during rest.

Even while eating, Hop could enthusiastically discuss Pokémon battles while shoveling rice into his mouth.

Holding the bowl, Xiao Zhi had to admit a fact.

"I lost."

In Pokémon battles, there are indeed people more enthusiastic than him!

Similarly, Mary also needs to take some time to help with guidance.

For a moment, Xiao Zhi was a little overwhelmed.

After all, he needed to keep an eye on his own Galar team. Ash sat by the courtyard for a while, then his eyes lit up and he had an idea.

Since we can't be in two places at once, let's call for reinforcements and summon the veterans!

Just outsource it!

"Hmm, it's about time we called some of the veterans back!"

Ash smiled and quickly turned to walk towards the house.

There's a Pokémon trading device inside, so there's no need to go all the way to the Pokémon Center in Motostoke.

As for who to choose...

This problem can also be outsourced!

The call connected quickly, and Xiao Jian's face appeared on the other end of the screen.

"Hey Ash? What brings you here today?"

"It's Jian! I have two people here who need special training, and I'd like to send two Pokémon from the backyard to help."

"See who's free? There are two of them, one of whom is a battle maniac."

Ash quickly recounted the situation of Hop and the other person.

When it comes to understanding Pokémon in the backyard, Xiao Jian is confident that he has now surpassed Professor Oak!

He lowered his head and thought for a moment, then quickly came up with an answer:

"Oh, I see. I already have someone in mind. Please wait a moment."

"I'll ask Bulbasaur to call those two Pokémon over."

As expected of 002, their efficiency is off the charts.

Before Ash had even waited ten minutes, the switching device lit up with a red electric light and started up.

Sizzle sizzle sizzle—!

A moment later, two Poké Balls of different designs landed on the workbench, one after the other.

"Are those the two guys?"

He picked up the Poké Ball, and although he hadn't opened it yet, he could already sense the Pokémon inside using the power of Aura.

Xiao Zhi couldn't help but smile knowingly. Interesting.

Back in the courtyard, he immediately waved.

Mary and Hop, who were training, stopped what they were doing, looked at each other, and walked over in confusion.

Ash shook the Poké Ball in his hand:

"Hehe, I specially invited two of my old Pokémon, which should be of great help to your training."

Upon hearing this, their eyes lit up instantly!

"From Mary onwards, I've decided on you!"

Ash throws out the Dark Ball with its black and green stripes.

boom!

As the black light descended, a ghostly figure resembling a misty shadow appeared before the two.

Its jet-black body floated in mid-air, with gray-white clouds above its head resembling a head of cool white hair, and a red, serrated collar around its neck.

On that face, which was mostly obscured by shadows, only one deep blue eye was visible.

Darkrai, the Nightmare God!

Mary and Hep both widened their eyes and froze on the spot.

Mary, in particular, was initially surprised, but then overjoyed!

Did they hire a mythical beast as her teacher?!

Moreover, he is the legendary Nightmare God!

When she was a child, she was completely captivated by the urban legends about the Nightmare God in the Sinnoh and Unova regions that she came across online!

I wish I could be that child in the story, tormented by Darkrai's endless nightmares!

Although it sounds a bit masochistic, that's not what I mean.

Ash actually caught Darkrai?!

Mary immediately became flustered, her face flushed, and she looked nervous.

"Hello, my name is Mary, and I'm Ash's friend."

Mary instinctively straightened her back, her tone respectful and earnest:

"In short, I'll leave the rest to you!" (End of Chapter)