Chapter 033: Millions Easily Credited!!
When the Mega Trainer System transported Ash to the Pokémon world, the transition demanded an immense expenditure of energy. During that critical moment, as the dimensional transfer destabilized, the will of the world a metaphysical force that maintains balance in the Pokémon universe instinctively attacked the foreign entity that was the system. Lacking enough energy to erect a sufficient barrier, the system suffered catastrophic internal damage.
To be classified as severe damage, the failure threshold must reach at least 80% of total system integrity. Unfortunately, this threshold was far surpassed.
As a result, when the transmigrated Ash activated the "Mega Trainer System" for the first time in this world, several of its primary functional modules failed to initialize. Core systems like the Task Engine, System Shop, and Roulette Lottery were either corrupted or unreadable.
The inventory system normally a core storage module was completely wiped. Not only was there no Novice Starter Pack, but the expected guide Pokémon, often manifested in the form of a system fairy or familiar (usually taking the shape of a Yujie-like loli in system-based transmigration tales), also failed to load or appear.
With more than 80% of its functionality disabled, the crippled "Mega Trainer System" retained only three core operational modules:
→ Rapid Leveling
→ Skill Copy
→ Skill Proficiency
While the functions of rapid experience gain and skill proficiency enhancement would be explored later, it was the Skill Copy module arguably the most enticing that Ash planned to test today.
This module bore a critical annotation:
> "Can duplicate skills from any Pokémon through direct physical contact."
So, when Gary Oak invited Ash and the others to play in the backyard of Professor Oak's Laboratory, Ash immediately saw a golden opportunity. He'd find a suitable Pokémon to test out the Skill Copy function one of only three functions still operational in his near-dead system.
"Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Earth Power, Megaton Kick… Even though this Nidoking's talent isn't considered top-tier, I didn't expect it to have mastered so many high-level moves. As expected from a Pokémon nurtured by a seasoned Trainer with proper breeding methods."
Ash's eyes gleamed as he scanned Nidoking's move set on the system's status panel.
"If I can successfully copy all of these… then I'll be hitting the jackpot."
"Gururuuuh!" Nidoking, catching the fervent glow in Ash's eyes, mistook it as admiration for his imposing physique. Proud and pumped, the Poison/Ground-type flexed its powerful arms and assumed a Bulk Up stance, muscles tensing and rippling with raw power.
Ash, however, was completely focused elsewhere.
"System, initiate full skill copy from Nidoking. Duplicate every skill currently displayed on the attribute panel."
Unfazed by Nidoking's enthusiastic flexing, Ash's mind locked onto the command interface of the system. The moment he issued the instruction, the system interface displayed a glowing confirmation screen.
A progress bar materialized, glowing a radiant blue as it quickly began filling up.
10%…
50%…
90%…
100%
The bar pulsed green as it hit completion.
As expected of a core system function, Skill Copy operated with incredible efficiency. Within seconds, the Mega Trainer System had successfully duplicated every move Nidoking had mastered regardless of type or category.
Despite the system's overall critical damage, the skill replication function remained pristine. Every move, from the elemental punches to Earth Power and Megaton Kick, was now stored within the system's internal cache, available for Ash to study, analyze, and eventually apply.
Ash clenched his fists, heart racing with excitement.
"This alone is worth more than any rare candy or evolution stone."
And so, in a matter of moments, Ash who had arrived in this world with nothing had, through quick thinking and a damaged system, quietly accumulated a treasure trove of elite techniques.
It was only the beginning.
After Nidoking's skills were successfully copied by Ash, they didn't vanish from Nidoking's move set. After all, the system's Skill Copy function was copying, not stealing or stripping. However, Ash quickly noticed that each skill copied from Nidoking had turned gray and dim on the system's interface panel, losing its former vivid color and glow.
"So... does this mean you can only copy from the same Pokémon once?" Ash pondered in silence.
Although the Mega Trainer System was critically damaged and devoid of any intelligent assistant or A.I., it still retained its basic mechanical feedback instincts. Sensing Ash's internal query, a subtle '*' symbol lit up next to the Skill Copy module on the panel.
Ash focused his mind and tapped the asterisk mentally. Just as expected, a small translucent pop-up appeared with a detailed system note explaining the limitations of the Skill Copy feature.
> "Skill Copy," one of the three remaining core functions of the Mega Trainer System, allows duplication of a Pokémon's skills via physical contact. However, each individual skill can only be copied once per Pokémon. If that Pokémon learns new moves in the future, the system can copy any newly acquired skill, but cannot re-copy previously copied moves.
> In addition, no matter the original user's mastery level or experience, all copied skills will be received at Primary proficiency by default.
Ash raised an eyebrow at the restrictions and let out a quiet breath.
"So it's a one-time use per skill per Pokémon… and the skill gets reset to a beginner level?" Ash mentally summarized.
He couldn't help but complain slightly.
"This isn't a copy. This is more like extracting a 'skill seed' a beginner's blueprint—from the target."
Still, despite these restrictions, Ash couldn't deny how overpowered this ability was.
"Even if I can only copy once per skill, being able to obtain powerful moves instantly is already a massive advantage. I'll just need to find more Pokémon and copy a wider range of techniques."
Though the name "Skill Copy" sounded more generous than it actually was, Ash was still satisfied overall.
In the world of Pokémon, a Pokémon's battle prowess largely hinges on two pillars: level (overall strength and experience) and skills (what techniques they can utilize). If level is the hardware, then skills are the software and together, they determine combat potential.
However, whether one focuses on leveling or expanding a Pokémon's skill set, both processes are notoriously expensive and time-consuming in practice. It requires not only long hours of training and battle, but also a heavy investment in resources healing potions, evolution stones, and more.
Of the two, helping Pokémon master new techniques is significantly more costly. While grinding levels demands stamina and time, teaching powerful moves often requires skill discs or Technical Machines (TMs), which are priced astronomically high in the open market.
For example, powerful Advanced-level TMs can sell for tens of thousands of Alliance coins, while rare or unique skills might start at millions, and even then, they're often sold in closed circles or auctions with no public listings.
Given this, Ash's system-provided ability to replicate a wide range of Pokémon skills for free and with minimal contact was nothing short of game-breaking.
In future training, when Ash finally obtains his own team of Pokémon, this function alone could save him years of grinding and millions of coins in resources. In fact, the system wasn't just useful for training; it had the potential to be monetized.
Ash could sell rare moves to Trainers or collectors who couldn't otherwise obtain them. Even as a child, he was already thinking ahead.
Just take Nidoking as an example. Even ignoring the more basic moves on its panel, the five Advanced-tier techniques alone Fire Punch, Ice Punch, Thunder Punch, Earth Power, and Megaton Kick were each worth a fortune.
All three elemental punches are widely sought-after for their versatility and power. As skills that inflict both type damage and possible status effects, they're considered elite-level offensive tools across multiple Pokémon species. On the open market, a single elemental punch TM could go for nearly one million Alliance coins.
Bundled together, their value only skyrockets especially since very few Pokémon can naturally learn all three without breeding or high-tier TM use.
As for Megaton Kick, a move with raw destructive force, it's treated as a signature-type heavy-impact move in the manga, often reserved for physically dominant Pokémon like Hitmonlee or Nidoking. With a base power of 120 and a low acquisition rate, it was practically priceless one of those moves you could only hope to win in high-stakes tournaments or through elite Trainer connections.
Earth Power was no slouch either. Though its base power was listed as 90, its high critical rate and synergy with Ground-type STAB made it a staple among elite Earth-type battlers. To put it in context, even Groudon's signature move Precipice Blades only had a base power of 120 in the official Pokédex rankings.
So with a mere touch, Ash had just legally acquired a move set worth at least four to five million Alliance coins. All copied, stored, and ready for future use.
Millions, easily credited without even a battle.
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