The magenta body is a relatively rare color among all the Pokémon because this is a Shiny Pokémon.
With a small body, it has a pair of large ears, the inner ears are red, and there is a semicircle of red patterns above its bright eyes, a spiral mark on its chest, and a tuft of curly hair on its head, overall resembling a monkey.
And its name is self-evident.
Chimchar!
The Fire-type starter Pokémon of the Sinnoh region, which evolves into Infernape, known as "Brother Monkey," a Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon.
Natsuhiko is not unfamiliar with Chimchar.
Whether from TV shows watched in the past, games played, or in the current Pokémon Realm.
As someone attempting to settle in the Sinnoh region, he naturally tried to understand the Sinnoh starter trio Pokémon the most.
And after realizing his shortcomings in Fire-type Pokémon, Natsuhiko had been considering, if he couldn't find an appropriate Fire-type Pokémon in Flame Valley, to return to Sinnoh and ask Dr. Yamanashi if he could get a good Chimchar.
Compared to Cyndaquil's final evolution, Blazing Beast, Chimchar's final evolution, Infernape, is relatively more distinctive.
Although Infernape can't Mega Evolve, the burden of Mega Evolution is also significant for a Trainer. Currently, Natsuhiko's Beedrill and the future Alakazam evolution of Yujira can perform Mega Evolution, so whether the next chosen Pokémon can Mega Evolve actually doesn't matter much.
Moreover, Infernape is a Fire and Fighting-type Pokémon, which can compensate for his lack of Fire-type attributes and fill the gap in Fighting-type.
Unlike Blazing Beast, Chimchar's final evolution, Infernape, has fairly balanced species values in physical attack, special attack, physical defense, and special defense.
While species value doesn't represent everything, it can still reflect some basic information.
This distribution means that if not cultivated properly, both attacks can be mediocre, but conversely, if trained well, both attacks can be exceptionally excellent, although with some weaknesses in coverage.
Of course, the techniques that Infernape can learn still tend to lean towards physical attack.
Most importantly.
This Chimchar is a Shiny Pokémon!
No one would refuse a Shiny Pokémon in Pokémon selection.
This is an ailment common among all gamers.
However, everything must be established on the premise that this Chimchar is excellent enough. If its potential isn't enough to meet Natsuhiko's expectations, then even as a Shiny Pokémon, it can only be a backup choice.
But judging from the current situation, this Shiny Chimchar has already risen to the top rank in Natsuhiko's mind, surpassing Cyndaquil and Houndour.
Moreover, from the behavior of this Chimchar stepping forward to rescue Cyndaquil and actively attacking an obviously stronger opponent a moment ago, it has already won some favor from Natsuhiko.
Seeing Chimchar and Cyndaquil both bound by Centiskorch's Flame Whip, Natsuhiko knew that if he waited any longer, both Pokémon would suffer and end up as food for the Centiskorch.
By then, no matter how much he thinks or considers, it would be useless.
Without hesitation, he must end the battle quickly!
"Beedrill, Mega Evolve!"
Natsuhiko took out the Keystone and decisively triggered the Mega Evolution.
Facing two Gym Leader-level and three Elite-level Centiskorch, the pressure was immense, and even after Mega Evolution, it merely alleviated part of the pressure.
The combination of Fire-type and Insect-type gives Centiskorch not bad attribute resistance, with only Flying-type and Water-type having double restraint effects, and Rock-type having a quadruple restraint, while other types can't achieve the most ideal effects.
Coincidentally, these attributes do not exist among the Pokémon Natsuhiko currently possesses.
So facing this group of Centiskorch would be tougher than battling the previous Houndooms.
Just in case, Natsuhiko even held a Pokeball in his hand, ready to send out if necessary.
"Sss-peea!"
The Long Needle pierced through the cocoon formed by Super Evolution Energy, and the Super Great Needle Bee successfully emerged.
The appearance of the Super Great Needle Bee also successfully attracted all the Centiskorch's attention, reducing their focus on the weak Chimchar and Cyndaquil.
"Yongji!"
Yujira expanded the Psychic Arena, highly focused, aware of the pressure this time being different from before.
"Chak-eeeh!"
Togetic gathered the Water Fluctuation.
This Water-type technique is currently the only means Natsuhiko's Pokémon have that can counter Centiskorch.
Doublade had a bitter expression.
It had been battling Fire-type Pokémon all this time, which had been tough for it.
As a Steel-type Pokémon, Fire-type properties are too restraining to it, limiting its performance.
Even though it had gained the Coating enhancement, it could not negate the impact of Fire-type techniques' restraining effects.
Poor little one is troubled inside but doesn't speak up.
It charged forward, gritting its teeth.
Beee—
The Super Great Needle Bee charged ahead, and "Sword Dance" was activated smoothly in flight, completing its boost by the time it reached one of the Gym Leader-level Centiskorch.
Cross Cut!
A green Cross Blade was slashed out.
Awaiting it was a whip composed of flames.
Bang!
A very straightforward collision, the Cross Cut of the Insect-type and the Flame Whip of the Fire-type.