“If we're talking about appearance alone, then yes, Dairubi does look pretty fierce, after all, it's a Dark-type Pokémon,” Gu Xin remarked, raising an eyebrow.
“But Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes; their appearance doesn't necessarily mean much.”
Gu Xin smiled as he spoke, noting that a beautiful-looking Pokémon doesn't necessarily have a beautiful temperament, and the same goes for those that look fierce.
If you want to talk about something beautiful and extravagant, the Phantom Behemoth Ferrothorn certainly looks impressive, doesn't it?
But if you encounter a wild Ferrothorn, it's certainly capable of playing you to death and spitting on your body for good measure.
“I'll take it.”
Zhong Xin stared at the image of Dairubi for a while before speaking in a calm tone.
This woman seemed to have a cool personality, maybe she wasn't good with words?
“Alright, please wait for a moment.”
Gu Xin didn't dwell on it, figuring it wasn't really his business.
He entered a nearby room, and shortly after, Gu Xin emerged with a Dairubi following him. The black dog-like Pokémon had a distinctive appearance: it was mostly black, with two bone-like structures on its back, orange on its belly and jaws, and bone rings around its wrists and ankles. Its short, stubby tail added to its intimidating appearance. Two sharp fangs jutted from either side of its mouth, and its eyes exuded a sharp and menacing aura—this was a Pokémon that looked like it would be a tough one to handle!
“Feels even more intimidating…”
Chu Kelian blinked as she looked at the quiet Dairubi standing next to Gu Xin, then raised the Pokédex in her hand.
Ding~
Dairubi, Dark/Fire type, Shadow Pokémon
Abilities: Flame Body
Moves: Glare, Ember, Howl, Thunder Fang
It communicates with its allies using various calls, driving prey into a corner. Its teamwork skills are second to none among Pokémon.
A mechanical synthesized voice echoed in everyone's ears.
“A Dark and Fire-type, huh? It seems like this is the first time a Dark-type Pokémon has been drawn,” Bai Qianqian commented, interested. If she remembered correctly, this was indeed the first time a Dark-type Pokémon had appeared.
No wonder it was a Dark-type—it had that hidden yet sharp and menacing vibe.
And the fact that Dairubi was classified as a Shadow Pokémon made it seem even more striking.
“Right, Dark-types are also quite a rare attribute, and their battle style is rather tricky and troublesome,” Gu Xin nodded, adding, “There are very few trainers who specialize in Dark-types, and in the original story, they could practically be counted on one hand.”
The Six Notable Dark-Type Specialists:
Lihua – The Elite Four Leader from the Second Generation
Huayue – The Elite Four Leader from the Third Generation
Yueju – The Elite Four Leader from the Fifth Generation
Mudan – The Island King from the Seventh Generation
Nie Zi and Mali – The Gym Leaders from Spike Town in the Eighth Generation
Altogether, these six are the well-known Dark-type specialists with names.
Since the introduction of Dark-type Pokémon in the Second Generation, Dark-type Pokémon have almost become standard fare for villainous organizations…
Yeah, it's pretty unfortunate.
But there's no denying that Dark-type Pokémon have a particularly sinister and unpredictable fighting style.
“I'll take it, how much?”
Zhong Xin kept her eyes locked on Dairubi, and the Pokémon, sensing her gaze, raised its head and met her eyes with a sharp, fierce stare.
After a long moment, Zhong Xin shifted her gaze to Gu Xin and spoke briefly.
“For Dairubi, the discounted price is 180,000,” Gu Xin replied after a moment of thought.
“Swipe card.” Zhong Xin handed over her bank card to Gu Xin before slowly squatting in front of Dairubi, continuing their intense staring contest.
“It looks like they get along pretty well.”
Gu Xin watched the pair with curiosity, noting that Dairubi didn't seem to dislike Zhong Xin at all.
“Yeah, it seems to be a good match. Don't be fooled by how cold she looks, this woman is actually quite cold in nature. She and that black dog really do go well together,” Fu Jie added with a knowing grin, leaning in toward Gu Xin.
“Everyone in the department knows she's not someone to mess with. I remember the last time we were out on duty and ran into some troublemakers—Zhong Xin just blankly took down all five of them, without even breaking a sweat. One of them even got a ‘fatal blow'!”
Since then, Fu Jie knew better than to underestimate her.
Gu Xin: “…”
“Well, now it's your turn, Officer.”
After Zhong Xin finished the transaction, Gu Xin handed the store manager's Pokédex to Fu Jie.
“Alright~ Boss, I heard you can draw those expensive ones here, right?”
Unlike Zhong Xin, Fu Jie was much more enthusiastic. He eagerly took the Pokédex from Gu Xin.
“Near-Legendary and Legendary Pokémon. If you draw one, I'd recommend you have the department reimburse you for it,” Gu Xin joked with a smile.
“Of course! Otherwise, how could I afford it?” Fu Jie grinned, eager to see what he'd pull.
Go!
A shadow flashed across the Pokédex screen, spinning and swirling as Fu Jie's heart raced. He was hoping for something truly spectacular!
“Eh?”
Fu Jie stared blankly at the Pokémon slowly appearing in the Pokédex. It was another dog-type Pokémon.
“Oh ho~ Officer, looks like you're in luck,” Gu Xin remarked, raising an eyebrow after glancing at the screen.
“This is Katti Dog, a pretty decent Pokémon,” Gu Xin smiled at Fu Jie. Yes, Fu Jie had drawn Katti Dog.
It was quite amusing that the two officers had drawn dog-type Pokémon—Zhong Xin getting Dairubi, and Fu Jie pulling Katti Dog. It seemed like a match made in villainous Pokémon heaven, with the types of Pokémon used by figures like Junsha and Miss Kuniya.
“It's so fluffy and cute,” Chu Kelian chimed in, leaning in with a thoughtful look.
“Katti Dog does have a very obedient appearance. It's smart, brave, loyal, and with an excellent sense of smell. As your Pokémon, Officer, it would be a very reliable partner on the job—truly the perfect match.”
After all, in the world of Pokémon, Katti Dog was a perfect match for Miss Kuniya's team…
“And the evolved form, Wind Speed Dog, is quite strong. I believe it will become your most outstanding partner, Officer,” Gu Xin continued, explaining further. The evolved Wind Speed Dog had impressive strength, with a total base stat of 555, placing it among the top tier of regular Pokémon. It was definitely a top-tier Pokémon!
Not to mention, Wind Speed Dog had a very cool design.
In reality, Katti Dog wasn't particularly rare, but its population was typically controlled by the Kuniya family—much like how Chansey was nearly monopolized by the Joy family. Although Chansey was rare in the wild, every Joy family member had one.
The Pokédex entry for Katti Dog wasn't particularly exciting, and it didn't stand out, but its evolved form, Wind Speed Dog, was highly regarded. In the original games, the Pokédex even described Wind Speed Dog as a legendary Pokémon from ancient myths!
Yes, although Wind Speed Dog wasn't a true Legendary Pokémon and its stats didn't compare to Dragonite, the Pokédex treated it as a legendary creature. It even had a higher prestige than Dratini, which was once considered a mythical Pokémon.
In Ultra Moon, the official Pokédex entry for Wind Speed Dog jokingly said, “Though it's surrounded by many myths and is called a legendary Pokémon, it's surprisingly common…”
It was the official self-deprecating commentary on Wind Speed Dog, acknowledging the contradiction between its high stats and mythological status versus its surprisingly common appearance.
And this was just for Wind Speed Dog, let alone the much more abundant Katti Dog, which could evolve into Wind Speed Dog with a simple Fire Stone. It was a bit contradictory for a Pokémon that was called “legendary” to be so easy to find.
The rarity and power of legendary Pokémon were what made them so special, so Wind Speed Dog, despite its legendary status in the Pokédex, was still just a regular Pokémon. Nevertheless, that didn't diminish its high regard in the Pokémon world.
“I'll take it, Boss,” Fu Jie said, his eyes lighting up with excitement. He'd already had an eye on Katti Dog's appearance.
As a police officer, he'd always liked dogs, and as Gu Xin had said, Katti Dog was loyal, reliable, and would evolve into a powerful partner. It sounded like the perfect companion for him.
And besides, Katti Dog's design was exactly what Fu Jie liked—cute, obedient, but also very cool!
“Please wait a moment,” Gu Xin nodded, walking toward the back room to finalize the transaction.
Soon, Gu Xin emerged with a dog-type Pokémon, its orange-yellow fur glowing under the light.
“Unexpectedly good-looking,” Bai Qianqian remarked, her eyes lighting up as she gazed at the approaching Katti Dog. It was even more striking in real life than in the Pokédex image.
The Pokémon's body was a bright orange-yellow, with black stripes on its back and legs. Its head and neck were adorned with cream-colored fur, and it had a black nose. Its face looked gentle, with a slight smile on its mouth that gave it an adorable charm.
Ding~ Katti Dog, Fire-type, Puppy Pokémon.
Ability: Intimidate
Moves: Leer, Ember, Howl, Take Down
Nature: Honest and friendly, it gets along well with people. Against enemies, it will growl, chase, and try to drive them away.
Zhong Xin held up the freshly obtained Pokédex and tilted his head, comparing it closely to Katti Dog.
Hmm, looks like it's not quite as impressive as my Dairubi!
Katti Dog sat obediently, its large eyes curiously surveying the surroundings as if everything here was new and interesting.
“Boss, how much is Katti Dog?” Fu Jie asked, his liking for the Pokémon growing with each passing moment.
Gu Xin pondered for a moment. Honestly, pricing Katti Dog was a bit tricky. While Wind Speed Dog was strong, it wasn't quite the same as Katti Dog. It was like comparing Gyarados to Magikarp—one was powerful, the other, not so much.
Sure, Katti Dog wasn't weak among beginner Pokémon, but it was rare rather than precious. It wasn't exactly a sought-after treasure, but it was more than decent.
If it were Wind Speed Dog, the price would be much easier to set, since its strength and status were well-known, even though it wasn't exactly rare.
But Katti Dog was a different matter entirely.
“For Katti Dog, I'd say 280,000,” Gu Xin said after a moment's thought. Considering the ongoing discount period, this price seemed fair.
“Ah?” Fu Jie was taken aback. Bai Qianqian and the others were also surprised.
For an initial-stage Pokémon, 280,000 was already on the higher end of the scale compared to other Pokémon that had been sold before.
“Alright,” Fu Jie recovered quickly and immediately took out his bank card. The price was based on the Pokémon's worth—if it was more expensive, it just meant the Pokémon was stronger. That made sense to him.
So, he had no problem with the price. It also meant that his Katti Dog was a formidable one!
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