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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 ever eye-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.]

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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.

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[And now the research begins! Dist moves back to the back of his desk to retrieve a notepad. He wants to make as many quick notes as possible on this evolution. When he has everything, he sends Gale to Kato's side while Boyle does the opposite.

Moments pass. One minute. And just when Dist is becoming unsure if this worked out or not, the Metal Coat in Gale's arms begins to glow. The glow quickly spreads up her arms and eventually envelopes her entire body. Dist furiously scribbles notes as the process continues and Gale's glowing body begins to transform. Now standing up straight, she becomes much taller overall, and the scythe arms transform into something much larger and crab-like. When the glow fades, it's very clear that her body has taken on a metallic red armor. A much sturdier Pokemon has come out of this.

Dist gazes upon his newly evolved Scizor, clearly impressed with the transformation.]

Magnificent. And now I have a much better idea of how these items are used for evolution.

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[[Kato steps back and watches the evolution process with genuine interest; despite what he said before, he didn't actually get to see his Steelix evolve, so this is new to him. Quite a smooth process, really, and far less unique than he would have thought. Hm.]]

Congratulations on your new Pokemon, Dist. She looks like quite the menace.

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[Dist moves closer to inspect the Scizor close up, walking around her to examine all of the changes she went through. Gale stands there sort of awkwardly because whoa, new body.]

She does, doesn't she? Whatever faults she had during battle are likely going to be gone now.