Hikaru quickly carved a bracelet and, based on the information from the “Ancient Awakening Craft,” engraved the corresponding move inscription on it.

“This should do it.”

The Pokémon gathered curiously around him as Hikaru raised the bracelet high. Unown then began using Hidden Power.

A mysterious light enveloped Unown, and soon, the inscriptions on the bracelet started to glow!

Natural energy gathered and transformed into flames, which were then sealed into the Ancient Bracelet!

The Ancient Bracelet was activated!

Various thoughts surged into Hikaru’s mind, coalescing into information:

[Artifact: Ancient Bracelet – Move Armlet]

[Description: An ancient tool once used by Pokémon to learn moves. It can slightly enhance the wearer’s mental strength. The bracelet can absorb a corresponding move and store it. Currently, this bracelet is empty.]

[Corresponding Move: Encore.]

Hikaru looked at Lilligant. “Use Encore on this bracelet.”

“Lilli~” Lilligant swayed its leaf-like arms on either side of its body. Two streaks of light appeared beside the bracelet, enveloping it. In the next moment, the light gradually dimmed until it vanished completely, while the inscriptions on the bracelet glowed before slowly returning to tranquility.

The information about the Ancient Bracelet in Hikaru’s vision changed.

[Move Teachable: Encore]

“It worked! I’ve made a move tutor!”

Although the Ancient Bracelet version of a move tutor isn’t as efficient as the move-learning discs produced by Silph Co., this bracelet also enhances the wearer’s mental strength. For Trainers who possess psychic abilities, spiritual power, or other special energies, such an item is invaluable!

Coincidentally, a customer from Unova had previously inquired about Psychic Glass Whistles and had requested more artistic items to be stocked in Hikaru’s store.

“If I carve the bracelet beautifully, it could also be considered an artwork. After all, it’s a Psychic Bracelet.”

“The selling point of the Ancient Bracelet, aside from its psychic-enhancing ability, is its ability to store rare moves. Even ordinary customers might find it appealing. As for pricing, it only requires a small amount of Ancient Rock, while the rest can be crafted from regular jade or stone. No need to price it too high. The key is to highlight the natural beauty of the jade while using the inscriptions to emphasize its mystique.”

In later Pokémon Generations, several unique moves were introduced. Only a few Pokémon could naturally learn these moves through leveling up, while most Pokémon required move tutors or move-learning discs.

For example, the most famous among them—Body Press!

Even a powerful Pokémon like Zamazenta couldn’t learn Body Press in the Galar Region. Even when it reached its loyal Paldea Region, it still had to use a Move Tutor to learn it!

Besides Body Press, other famous moves include:

Dual Wingbeat, Psychic Noise, Dragon Cheer, Heavy Slam, even Draco Meteor!

All of these moves cannot be learned by leveling up alone; they require move tutors or specialized learning methods!

Among such moves, the first one that came to Hikaru’s mind was—

“Ice Spinner!”

Hisui Lilligant had mastered Ice Spinner, which was also a rare move. In the wild, only Wailmer and Wailord could learn it naturally. Any other Pokémon that wanted to learn it had to invest in special training.

To Hikaru, moves that Pokémon learn through leveling up are likely their innate abilities—natural instincts that require no additional effort to master. However, Pokémon lacking this innate talent must learn such moves through external means.

Of course, exclusive moves are also extremely rare. For example, Victory Dance, which Lilligant had mastered, could only be learned by Hisuian Lilligant.

Alternatively, there’s Smeargle, which, thanks to Sketch, can theoretically learn every move that any Pokémon can use!

“Pollen Puff is another one. In the wild, only Ribombee can learn it. It was once considered an exclusive move.”

“Weather Ball is also a rare move, but because the Weather Institute in Hoenn has thoroughly studied Castform, a Move Tutor for Weather Ball has long been available.”

“Grass Knot and Grassy Terrain… Grass Knot was once considered an exclusive move for Carnivine, but a Move Tutor was later developed for it. As for Grassy Terrain, I don’t think there’s a Move Tutor for it yet!”

“Oh, and Grassy Glide! This move tutor would definitely sell well in Galar!”

Speaking of Grassy Glide, the Pokémon that benefits most from it is none other than Rillaboom, one of the “Five Emperors of Competitive Battles” (Rillaboom, Incineroar, Urshifu, Landorus, and Thundurus). It also requires a Move Tutor to learn this move!

Hikaru reviewed the rare moves mastered by Lilligant before turning to Doublade.

The two stared at each other.

“Yoouuu~” Doublade voiced its opinion.

“Of course, Psycho Cut, right?”

“No, a Move Tutor for Psycho Cut already exists. But your version is quite unique… maybe it would sell well?”

Hikaru waved his hand dismissively. Doublade’s twin eyes darted around before suddenly changing its mind!

There were already many of those on the market?

Then forget it!

Its Psycho Cut was a unique technique. If other Pokémon could learn it, what then? No way, not for sale!

“Yooup~! (Shadow Sneak!)”

“That’s a common move. Even mischievous Misdreavus in the wild can use it, and even Spinarak hiding in the forest knows it.”

“Yoouu~! (Night Slash!)”

“You might not believe it, but even Dugtrio can learn that move.”

“Yoowoo! (Brick Break!)”

“That’s a staple move for Fighting-type experts. Even human martial artists can use it.”

“Yoop!!! (Autotomize!!!)”

“That one’s a bit rare, but many common Steel-type Pokémon across different regions can learn it. And in terms of effect, it’s basically a replacement for Agility, so it’s not particularly unique. Of course, your Autotomize is special because you literally discard your scabbard—that’s your own unique style.”

Doublade’s eyes narrowed!

Could it be that Doublade had no true signature move to boast of?

Hikaru was just picking on it!

Hikaru sighed helplessly.

Indeed, Doublade’s move pool didn’t have anything particularly exclusive, but it did have plenty of practical moves. However, in terms of high-powered STAB moves, there wasn’t much to hope for.

The strongest move it could learn was Close Combat, and Hikaru had always thought that Doublade’s practiced technique of “Continuous Cancel Slashes” was already quite close to Close Combat.

A normal Fury Cutter shouldn’t be that ridiculous!

“Na?”

Turtwig let out a small cry.

Hikaru raised a finger. “Oh! Turtwig, your unique move is Shell Smash! There isn’t a Move Tutor for that on the market, but the learning pool is pretty limited since most Pokémon that learn it need to have a shell. But that doesn’t matter!”

“What matters is—if we make Shell Smash into a Move Tutor item, then other Turtwig, Grotle, and Torterra could learn it too! This would be an extremely valuable move for new Trainers in Sinnoh who choose Turtwig!”

“And in Galar, there’s a Pokémon called Drednaw that also struggles to learn Shell Smash. So, this Move Tutor item would sell incredibly well in Galar too!”

Upon hearing Hikaru’s words, Turtwig’s eyes sparkled!

“Na~!”

Even a small and weak Pokémon like itself possessed such an important and powerful move?

To think that the Shell Smash it had instinctively known was such an incredible technique!

“Yoowoo~?!” Doublade suddenly felt uneasy. It stared at Turtwig, and ghostly energy gathered around its hilt, forming an angry mark that startled the small turtle!

Even this little Turtwig had a signature move?!

Then why, as a starter Pokémon, did it have nothing unique?!

Was it really that underestimated?!

“Actually, you do have something unique,” Hikaru reassured it. “If you learn Sacred Sword, that move is exclusive to only Honedge, Doublade, Aegislash, Gallade, and Samurott among regular Pokémon. All the other Pokémon that can learn it are legendary or mythical! Sacred Sword ignores stat changes and deals direct damage—it’s an incredibly powerful move!”

“And when you evolve, your King’s Shield will be an exclusive move that only you can use.”

Oh? Doublade’s spirits lifted.

Sacred Sword, was it?!

So, the legend about slaying a dragon and a sword transforming into a holy blade wasn’t just a story—it was a real move!

“That’s right. A thousand years ago, probably no one even knew about this move.” Hikaru pondered. “So, do you want to learn it using an Arceus Statue? Just so you know, Sacred Sword is a Fighting-type move.”

Doublade’s eyes sharpened but then hesitated.

“Yoowoo~”

If it successfully learned the move, that would be great. But what if it didn’t and ended up learning something else instead? That would be a waste!

The Arceus Statue was too precious, and now didn’t seem like the best time to use it. Doublade decided to wait a few days—or maybe even until evolution—before making a final decision!

“Yoop!”

Right, Sacred Sword is a Fighting-type move, isn’t it?!

Then, if it kept practicing Brick Break, wouldn’t it eventually master the essence of Sacred Sword?!

(End of Chapter)

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