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[Okay, the chaos at the base has finally settled down and the network is back to normal. Time to make a post he's been meaning to make...
The video begins with a shot of the evereye-searing flashy Dist from across a table in some nondescript location. Those seem to be pretty common, don't they? On that table rests various evolutionary items: a Razor Claw, Dubious Disc, Dusk Stone, and a Metal Coat which Dist is rolling in his free hand.]
Network, let's talk about evolutionary items. Not how they work, because I am sure that has been speculated to death. I'd like to ask why. Specifically, why do they only work on certain Pokemon? Some make sense, such as the Magmarizer which is obviously geared toward a Magmar. And of course, a Thunderstone would only apply to an Electric type Pokemon.
But what about the Razor Claw? [He sets the Metal Coat down and picks up the claw, examining it in front of the 'Gear's camera.] There are plenty of clawed Pokemon this could apply to, and yet apparently only Sneasel actually make use of it. I'm sure you saw my Metal Coat just now; that is another intriguing one. Currently, only two noted Pokemon have adapted and taken on a metal coating to achieve extra defense.
[Now that he's given enough examples, he sets the Razor Claw down and leans back a bit, propping his chin up with his hand.]
Do you ever wonder if there may be more Pokemon out there ready to use these items to their advantage? Perhaps some Pokemon already have the capability but have yet to be introduced to these items. [A small smile spreads across his lips.] Wouldn't it be absolutely thrilling to be the first to discover a brand new evolution unknown to the masses?
[After letting those words sink in, he ends the video.]
[private video to fellow Rocket scientists]
Speaking of evolution, is anyone in the Goldenrod base available at the moment? [He reaches for that Metal Coat again.] I am about to begin the initial testing for my current project, and a second person is necessary for it.
[Insincerely,] Many thanks.
The video begins with a shot of the ever
Network, let's talk about evolutionary items. Not how they work, because I am sure that has been speculated to death. I'd like to ask why. Specifically, why do they only work on certain Pokemon? Some make sense, such as the Magmarizer which is obviously geared toward a Magmar. And of course, a Thunderstone would only apply to an Electric type Pokemon.
But what about the Razor Claw? [He sets the Metal Coat down and picks up the claw, examining it in front of the 'Gear's camera.] There are plenty of clawed Pokemon this could apply to, and yet apparently only Sneasel actually make use of it. I'm sure you saw my Metal Coat just now; that is another intriguing one. Currently, only two noted Pokemon have adapted and taken on a metal coating to achieve extra defense.
[Now that he's given enough examples, he sets the Razor Claw down and leans back a bit, propping his chin up with his hand.]
Do you ever wonder if there may be more Pokemon out there ready to use these items to their advantage? Perhaps some Pokemon already have the capability but have yet to be introduced to these items. [A small smile spreads across his lips.] Wouldn't it be absolutely thrilling to be the first to discover a brand new evolution unknown to the masses?
[After letting those words sink in, he ends the video.]
[private video to fellow Rocket scientists]
Speaking of evolution, is anyone in the Goldenrod base available at the moment? [He reaches for that Metal Coat again.] I am about to begin the initial testing for my current project, and a second person is necessary for it.
[Insincerely,] Many thanks.
[private video]
[Also, it's hard to learn about trade evos and use them when no one likes you.]
But you did sssay Scyther evolves into one of these? I'll have to look into that. It sounds promising.
[He is picturing a roboScyther. That probably isn't what it turns into, but he likes the idea of it just the same.]
[private video]
[Dist nods in agreement to that second bit.]
It is. Upon evolution, Scyther becomes Scizor and trades speed for durability. They are apparently very powerful as well, and able to resist more types of moves.
[private video]
[Which probably isn't something he should be telling other people, but oh well. Too late now!]
[private video]
I do hope you have friends around, because you will need one to evolve your Scyther.
[private video]
[Hahaha, who needs friends?]
I have little use for ssssuch things. What do I need another person for? Is thissss one of those trade things?
[He has made a whopping total of one trade in two years, Dist.]
[private video]
Except not really. Dist is just in denial.]
Yes, trade is required for the evolution to occur. Another form of evolution that still makes no sense to me, but exists nevertheless.
[private video]
[At least from what Cobra's seen.]
But enough about that. What other Pokemon evolve in thisss manner? If you know of any, that is.
[private video]
[No one cares Dist.]
Through trades? Well, there are quite a few. If you name your Pokemon for me, I can tell you if you have any more that apply. [Because listing them all is too much effort.]
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Aside from Scyther, I believe Machoke can be evolved via trade as well.
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[Oh cool, he wasn't expecting rewards. Rewards are good.]
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[Sorry, Dist, he's a little paranoid right now.]
But I can see that you'd gain nothing by lying about thissss, and we seem to share a mutual dislike when it comes to certain liars, so I'll take your word for it.
[private video]
You've certainly got that right. Don't fret Commander, it will all work out.
[private video]
[And if it doesn't, he knows who to yell at.]