Pidgeotto, the earliest of the regional birds, has a final evolution in Pidgeot with det base stats and impressive speed.

  Although its overall strength is just "passable," the nostalgic attat and its Mega Evolution potential, coupled with its ability to serve as a flying mount, have made it a frequeure in various fan works.

  When Mega Evolved, Pidgeot’s base stat total reaches 579. To put that in perspective: pseudo-legendaries like Dragonite have a base stat total of 600. Mega Pidgeot also boasts a Speed stat of 121, outpag most Pokémon.

  Of course, base stats are theoretical. After all, Dragonite, revered for its "extreme speed," has a Speed stat of only 80—a, it's said to circle the globe in 16 hours!

  Returning to the main point, when Natsume first caught sight of the golden, gleaming Pidgeotto, his brain froze for a moment.

  To be ho, his impression of shiny Pokémon usually involved a greenish hue—like shiny Machamp, for instance. But then he remembered: the games are ohing, reality another.

  Iy, shiny Pokémon often symbolize strength. The reason is simple: due to their distinct c, shiny Pokémoen ostracized by their groups, f them to survive indepely in the wild. This experience cultivates strong willpower and bat abilities.

  In many cases, strong willpower pensate for natural talent. To some trainers, a determined Pokémon is far more valuable thahat simply boasts good stats. Of course, there are exceptions.

  Shiny Pokémon also tend to have uraits. For example, the shiny Furret at Natsume’s farm is much faster than regur Furret—and cuter (crossed out).

  Because of their rarity, shiny Pokémon are highly sought after by trainers. Even if they’re not particurly strong, their uniqueness is enough to win over most trainers.

  While Natsume sized up the Pidgeotto, the Pidgeotto was also assessing Natsume.

  A pin-looking human. Nhtly colored hair, no peculiar eyes. He didn’t smirk crookedly, nor did he have an unusually rge head. Just an ordinary person, albeit slightly handsome.

  Still, the Pidgeotto was wary.

  This human... feels familiar.

  It’s well-known that certain Pokémon species harbor mutual animosities—for example, Zangoose and Seviper, or Pidgeot and Fearow.

  A few days ago, this shiny Pidgeotto heard from other Pokémon that a Fearow had been utterly defeated by a human. Delighted by Fearow's misfortune, Pidgeotto had rushed over to mock it.

  Even though it couldn’t necessarily beat that Fearow itself—and would probably lose to the same human—it didn’t stop Pidgeotto from taunting Fearow.

  Of course, that escapade ended with a horde of Fearow chasing it down, but it was worth it.

  But now?

  Karma?

  The shiny Pidgeotto gnced back at its clueless flock, then at the blue Corvisquire and shiny Furret beside Natsume.

  It had a sinking feeling.

  “Hello, Pidgeotto,” Natsume greeted, walking closer. “I’m Natsume, the owner of this farm.”

  The shiny Pidgeotto instinctively saluted in the French style.

  “Pidgeot!”

  Hello!

  Natsume blinked, surprised by the sudden formality.

  This Pidgeotto didn’t seem very bright. Or rather, its brain might not be entirely funal.

  Could this be the "shiny" part of this Pidgeotto? Its brain?

  Suppressing his inner doubts, Natsume tinued, “You must be the leader of yroup, right?”

  “Pidgeot.”

  Receiving firmation, Natsume added, “Our farm weles Pokémon to join, but there are rules you o follow.”

  The rules of the farm hadn’t ged much sisume took over. Besides minor adjustments, one new rule stood out:

  "No pg your rear end on Natsume’s fa the middle of the night."

  Don’t ask why this rule exists. Every peculiar rule has a peculiar story behind it.

  Perched on a branch, the shiny Pidgeotto mulled over its options.

  Joining seemed like a good idea—this pce was great, and the ditions offered were appealing.

  But joining ht felt undignified. Maybe... a fight first?

  Pidgeotto’s gaze slowly shifted back to Natsume.

  The human was out of the question.

  , its eyes nded on the blue Corvisquire. Something about that bird was irritating.

  Then, the pink-and-white Furret.

  Clig its tongue, Pidgeotto couldn’t shake the feeling that none of these Pokémon were pushovers.

  If it fought and lost, it would lose fatirely.

  If it joined without a fight, it would still lose face.

  “What’s your decision?” Natsume asked.

  “Pidgeot!”

  I’ll join!

  After weighing the pros and s, the shiny Pidgeotto decisively agreed.

  “Wele aboard, Pidgeotto!” Natsume smiled.

  “Pidgeot!”

  Looking forward t with you, Boss Natsume!

  Yes, this Pidgeotto seemed very aware of its pce. Or perhaps it was simply well-aware of Natsume’s strength.

  Over time, Natsume had gained some notoriety among the local wild Pokémon, known for his ability to single-handedly subdue them.

  This led to a personal realization: if something be solved with his own hands, why trouble the Pokémon on the farm?

  Besides, there was a certain thrill to taking down Pokémon with a single punch.

  What is a true Hisui superhuman? (leans back smugly)

  “For now, you and your flock stay here,” Natsume said. “Help keep an eye on the orchard, a me know if any outsiders show up. I’ll bring pokéblocks urly.”

  After expining the rules and handing over some Pokéblocks, Natsume ighe Pidgeotto’s stunned rea ("What kind of garbage have I beeing before this?") and headed toward the warehouse at the farm’s edge with Corvisquire and Furret.

  “I o sider getting a mount Pokémon,” Natsume mused as he walked. With some money saved up, it might be time to i in some funal Pokémon.

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