The evolution path for Flabébé is first to become Floette, and then evolve into Florges using a Shiny Stone.
However, Floette also has a special form known as the Eternal Flower Floette.
This isn't an evolution of Floette, but a special form. In the game, it possesses strength equal to or even surpassing Florges and boasts the most powerful Fairy-type move, Light of Ruin!
"I wonder if the system's guest prize pool will allow drawing the Eternal Flower Floette after upgrading again," Alex mused while looking at the picture of Flabébé on the store manager's Pokédex.
Eternal Flower Floette is akin to partner Pikachu and partner Eevee. Though still called Floette, it isn't the same species as ordinary Floette.
Similarly, partner Pikachu and partner Eevee have higher base stats compared to ordinary Pikachu and Eevee, and the odds of drawing them from the system's guest prize pool are lower than that for pseudo-legendaries, making them very special.
Moreover, Eternal Flower Floette is technically rarer than partner Eevee with its hooded leather!
This special form of Floette only appeared in the sixth generation's storyline. It originated 2,000 years before the events in the Kalos Region. Initially just an ordinary Floette, it died due to war.
A king named AZ created a special machine called the 'ultimate weapon,' sacrificing many Pokémon's lives to resurrect the Floette, and AZ himself was irradiated by the ultimate weapon's light, becoming immortal.
The resurrected Floette mutated into the form of Eternal Flower due to the ultimate weapon's light, but the kind-hearted Floette left AZ in disappointment upon learning that AZ had used many Pokémon's lives to resurrect it.
AZ, suffering from the departure of Eternal Flower, could not find solace in death due to his immortality. He spent 2,000 years in agony until he saw Eternal Flower again at the game's end, where he found relief.
This is the origin of the Eternal Flower. Strictly speaking, there's actually only one "Eternal Flower," the Floette resurrected by AZ with the ultimate weapon.
In the game, the Eternal Flower Floette is also the only Pokémon without any official method of acquisition!
Although there is data for Eternal Flower in the game, allowing it to be summoned via 'magic,' that is considered an unofficial method.
There's no official way to obtain Eternal Flower Floette, and it hasn't even been distributed by official channels.
Perhaps in the future, when "X/Y" is remastered, the developers will have a "change of heart" and provide players the opportunity?
However, Alex believes his system is more generous than any other, though he confirmed there is no Eternal Flower Floette in the current guest prize pool.
But maybe after the second national Pokémon upgrade, Eternal Flower Floette will join the guest prize pool, right?
"Boss! I want this Flabébé!"
Lin was thrilled, unaware of Alex's thoughts at the moment.
Not only is it so cute in appearance, but its potential strength is high as well. She absolutely loved it.
"Please wait a moment." Alex smiled and nodded, then entered the compartment.
Soon, the compartment door opened, and Alex walked out slowly, followed by a white flower floating gracefully.
"Wow~!"
Upon seeing the real Flabébé, Lin's eyes lit up instantly.
It was far cuter than the depiction in the Pokédex, and the flower it carried was different from the red one in the Pokédex—it was white.
"Bei~"
An ethereal sound came from Flabébé's mouth, and the little Pokémon looked at everything around it with new, innocent eyes.
"Boss, why is its flower color different from the Pokédex picture?"
Sarah asked Alex curiously.
"Some Pokémon have different color characteristics depending on their environment, and Flabébé is one of them."
Alex explained with a smile, gently teasing the cute creature's cheek with his fingers. Flabébé wasn't shy, instead closing its eyes and showing a comfortable expression.
The eyes of the three girls present sparkled; this little Fairy was truly adorable.
"Flabébé finds a flower it likes after birth and cherishes it for its entire life."
"Flabébé can channel the power of flowers, so technically, the flowers they carry become almost a part of their bodies."
"This Flabébé's flower is white. After it evolves, this white flower will always accompany it."
Hearing Alex's words, Lin's eyes twinkled. Looking at the white Flabébé and its flower, she thought it was so beautiful!
"Drip - Flabébé (White Flower), Fairy Type, Single Bloom Pokémon
Ability: Flower Veil
Moves: Tackle, Vine Whip, Captivate
It's vulnerable without the power of flowers but will keep traveling until it finds a color and shape it loves."
Looking at Flabébé's profile on the Pokédex, Lin blinked, noticing it hadn't inherited any powerful moves.
But that's okay! She'll raise it well in the future!
"Boss, how much for Flabébé?"
"It's 480,000 yuan."
The smile on Alex's face deepened.
"Sure enough, the price has increased. It seems Xinyi wasn't exaggerating."
Lin tilted her head. If it had been earlier, the price of Flabébé wouldn't have been this high, likely around 300,000 at most.
However, Lin still simply took out her bank card and handed it to Emma. Even if the price had gone up, it was worth it. These purchases would surely not be a loss.
Because the Pokémon here are precious and talented!
For example, this Flabébé hasn't been found in the wild yet.
"But I've always wondered, why do you need to make so much money, boss?"
Lin approached Flabébé carefully and found that this little cutie was indeed friendly, engaging with her immediately after being born.
After playing with Flabébé for a while, Lin asked Alex curiously.
"It's naturally put to use. You'll find out later."
Alex shook his head, feeling a bit helpless when it came to discussing money.
Because a month ago, the system underwent a temporary update, separating the turnover of Poké Balls, Pokédex, medicine, etc., from the turnover required by the main mission.
That means the turnover required for the main mission can only be earned by selling Pokémon.
Now, after deducting the 100 million from the first stage, the turnover of the main mission has reached over 300 million, which isn't bad.
As for the money earned from other items, Alex certainly has plans for it.
After all, there will be many facilities that need setting up when the national Pokémon launch occurs—Pokémon centers, Pokémon shops, gyms, etc.—all requiring significant funds.
Even the Pokémon Association, he will form based on the situation to better promote communication among Trainers and establish some 'rules.'
"Emmm..."
Lin blinked, still looking forward to Alex's plans.
"By the way, boss, I also want to draw a move."
"No problem at all."
Alex handed the Pokédex to Lin after switching to the Technical Machine extraction interface.
"Hu~"
Lin clicked the button a bit nervously; today's battle had been quite frustrating for her.
Face the fact, face the fact, face the fact!
Pokémon's attack range must be expanded!
Soon, a notification appeared on the store manager's Pokédex.
'Congratulations, you have drawn TR04. Surf!'
Surf?!
Isn't that the powerful Water-type move used by Zoe's Milotic?
Looking at the system prompt, Lin was initially surprised, but then she paused.
"Boss, can Doron Messia learn Surf?"
"No, Doron Messia can't learn it, but its evolution can."
Alex shook his head. There are very few Technical Machines that Doron Messia can use, and it's actually a bit limited in that regard.
However, after Doron Messia evolves into Doron Qi, it can learn Surf, but as of now, Doron Messia hasn't evolved yet.
"Ah, this..."
Lin looked at the Surf learner in her hand, feeling somewhat downhearted.
She finally got a powerful Technical Machine, but it wasn't usable.
Yes, in Lin's view, the Water-type Surf and Aerodactyl, which is Rock/Flying-type, are naturally incompatible, and Pikachu with a hat, being Electric-type, shouldn't be able to learn it.
She wasn't sure if Flabébé could learn it, but probably not.
"Actually... you can teach it to Pikachu with a hat."
Alex looked at Lin's conflicted face and kindly reminded her.
"Huh?"
"The Pikachu family can learn Surf."
Alex nodded and smiled.
Yes, all Pikachu can learn Surf. Although it seems a bit contradictory to imagine Pikachu using Surf, if it can learn it, it can use it.
"This is great!!"
Lin was extremely surprised to hear this!
Once Pikachu with a hat learns Surf, it won't need to worry about facing Ground-type opponents in the future!
This is an epic boost for her Pikachu!
Lin excitedly placed the blue-black 'disc' on Pikachu's forehead.
Sea-blue energy swelled up, and in less than ten seconds, the blue on the surface of the Surf learner had completely dimmed, and the sea-blue energy was fully absorbed by Pikachu with a hat.
"How does Pikachu feel?"
"Pickup~"
Pikachu with a hat stood up and blinked; it just felt comfortable, and it seemed to have mastered a new move.
"Amazing~"
Sarah looked at Pikachu, who had learned Surf, with some envy. After learning Surf, Pikachu with a hat's capabilities had significantly improved.
The most important thing was having a way to handle Ground-type Pokémon.
"It's a pity it's a little late..." Although very happy, Lin still felt a tinge of regret.
It would have been great if she could have drawn Surf earlier. If she had used it against Chen today, she would have had Pikachu arrange a 'bath package' for Pupitar!
Rinse that big pupa so thoroughly it wouldn't even recognize its mother!
But it's a blessing in disguise~
Although the game was lost, drawing Flabébé and Surf was a good outcome.
"Boss! I want to draw too!"
Sarah couldn't sit still, seeing her best friend brimming with luck today; she also wanted to try her fortune.
"No problem at all."
Alex smiled and nodded.
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