Pokemon: The Card Era

What would the world be like if Pokémon became real, and defeating them gave you a chance to obtain their dropped cards?

Xiaoran, we're out of gas at home. Hurry up and beat a Koffing to get some!

Xiaoran, we're out of water at home. Hurry up and beat a Magikarp to get a few Water cards!

Xiaoran, we're running low on electricity too. Hurry up and beat an Electrode... No, never mind, that thing explodes. Magnemite should be safer. Hurry back!

Xiaoran: … Who am I? Where am I? Can someone tell me what's going on?

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.