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- 1 Pokemon: The Ultimate Trainer 精灵宝可梦之究极训练师 A Pokemon fan transmigrates to a parallel world. A very clichéd opening. Cinccino, Lopunny, Froslass... “Why are all your Pokemon so cute when you're a grown man?” Scene break “A rainbow leading to the cosmos? Are you Team Rainbow Rocket?” Don't underestimate cute Pokemon! And even if all my Pokemon lose the ability to battle, do you think I'll be helpless? Take this, Aura Sphere! A slow-paced story with no System. I'm not the best writer, but I'll work hard to polish the plot (I'm really just w 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 The Commoner Trainer 平民训练家 When he woke up, he saw a Popplio flying past the window. A thirty-year-old office drone remembered a dream he'd once forgotten. No System, no heroine, no collecting mythical beasts, just an ordinary poor kid from humble beginnings. Watch Yuan Mu earn money step by step to raise Pokemon and rise to the pinnacle of his era. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Return from the World of Pokemon 从精灵世界回归 [Pokemon arrive in the real world + realistic Pokemon setting + transmigrate to the spirit world + return to Earth] Note: The author loves changing things up and has altered a lot of the original setting. If that's not your thing, please don't read! After spirit creatures arrive on Earth, the protagonist is transmigrated to their world during a spatial disturbance! He becomes a Pokémon Hunter there, then returns to Earth several years later. Only one year has passed on Earth... People are still 13Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 4 Pokemon: My Rise to the Top Begins with Abra 精灵：巅峰从凯西开始 [Realistic, Everyday Life, Heartwarming, Lighthearted, Funny, Passionate] Lin Qu: Who says starting with Abra is no good? Reporter: Fair point. Lin Qu: Abra sleeps eighteen hours a day and is always wrecking the house, so things are a little tough from the start. But once it evolves, it’s an absolute team-wiping king. Reporter: Fair point. That’s dirty. Lin Qu: What did you say! Our reporter: It looks like things have gotten a little chaotic at the scene. Let’s cut back to our news desk. The ear 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 Pokemon: Dark Overlord 口袋妖怪之黑暗霸主 I’m going to climb my way up, one step at a time, in this world of Pokémon where the strong rule! I’ll charge toward the top of the food chain, one step at a time! There are no beautiful fantasies here, and no such thing as mutual respect between rivals. The law of the jungle is the basic rule of survival here! (A dark Pokémon story. If that’s not your thing, don’t read!) 28Reads8.0Score214d adds
- 6 Pokemon: This System Is a Little Absurd 神奇宝贝：这个系统有点离谱 When Ling Feng opened his eyes, he discovered that he had transmigrated to the Pokémon world. From the start, he was bound to the mysterious System, the “Life Simulator.” [Day 1: You obtain a Charmander and train in Viridian Forest, badly injuring many Pokémon.] [Day 3: A Weedle holds a grudge against you, bringing a Beedrill down on you for revenge. Charmander is severely injured while protecting you. It receives treatment, but is left with hidden injuries.] [Day 7: You challenge Pewter Gym and 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 Pokemon: A New World 神奇宝贝之新世界 An ordinary young man from the 21st century transmigrated to a parallel Pokemon world. He thought he would get a golden finger like so many other transmigrators, but it turned out he had just been getting ahead of himself. One trial after another, he grew step by step. No System, no invincibility. Slow paced. 10Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 8 Pokemon: The New Generation’s Style Master 精灵新世代之颜系大师 When Xie Zixian woke up, he had transmigrated. He found himself in a modern world with Pokemon, where everything revolved around them. From then on, Xie Zixian embarked on the path of a Pokemon Trainer. Years later, someone asked him why he only caught beautiful and handsome Pokemon. He replied, “I'm a total sucker for good looks!” —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 Pokemon: I Have Money to Burn 神奇宝贝：我有钞能力 [Pokémon] + [Villain Archetype] + [No Flashy Nonsense] + [Reborn] As someone who transmigrated, I got a very different script. My parents are both alive from the start, and our family is richer than a nation! And the System I brought with me when I transmigrated just happens to be tied to how much I spend? Are you trying to make me whale?! What do I care about Tianshan Gyms, reclusive clans, or disciples of Masters? Are any of them richer than me? No? Then they can all go to hell! 2Reads5.9Score114d adds
- 10 Pokemon: The Path to Becoming the Strongest 精灵之强者之路 This is a world like an ancient version of Pokemon! No overpowered System, no heroine accompanying him every step of the way. Just Xiaoyu and his Pokemon, working hard to grow stronger one step at a time! 9Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Pokemon: The Champion of the Oak Family 精灵：大木家的冠军 After getting into a car accident while saving someone, he transmigrates and is born as a baby in Viridian Forest. There, he encounters the once-in-a-decade blessing of Viridian and gains the rare “Viridian Power.” Professor Oak, who happens to be conducting research in Viridian Forest, adopts him. Under the name Oak Tsune, he grows up as Professor Oak’s grandson in Pallet Town. He later awakens the “Aura” and psychic powers... [Current travel companions: Saffron and Xiaoxue. Please don’t flame —Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 12 Urban Pokemon Training Master 都市精灵养成大师 Tang Yi had one small goal: to raise Pokemon capable of crushing legendary Pokemon. Somehow, he actually managed it. 1Reads5.6Score114d adds
- 13 A Pokemon Journey Through the City 都市神奇宝贝之旅 During an archaeological dig, Chu Feng acquired a strange bracelet. As it began to glow with an eerie light, it accidentally sent him back to his middle school days, to an era when elves and humans coexisted. Back in his student days, he starts a new life and sets out to become an Elf Master and marry a beautiful, wealthy woman. 15Reads5.7Score—14d adds
- 14 Pokémon Journeys: Ash's Ultimate Showdown 宝可梦旅途小智的巅峰对决 A Pokemon fanfic. I don't play the games, I only watch the anime, and my writing isn't very good. I'm writing this out of love, just hoping to tell the kind of journey I've always imagined. Old Pokemon and companions will return. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Pokemon: I Get Agumon from the Start 神奇宝贝：开局获得亚古兽 Ye Fan transmigrated to the Pokemon World ten years ago, and all he wanted was a quiet life. But a phone call from Professor Oak set him on the path to becoming a Pokemon Trainer. After receiving his starter Pokemon, he unexpectedly obtained an Agumon. When Digimon successfully invade this world, what kind of sparks will fly between BlackWarGreymon and a gigantic Dragonite, MetalGarurumon and an ancient Haunter...? 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Pokemon: Interwoven Light and Shadow 宝可梦之交错光影 Li Zhibai, a Pokemon fan, accidentally found himself in a world where Pokemon existed. An unknown light-and-shadow System inexplicably saddled him with two identities. Two separate identities, two sets of Pokemon that cannot be shared, and two entirely different paths of destiny. … 1Reads5.5Score—14d adds
- 17 Pokemon: From Gravel to King 神奇宝贝之沙砾成王 A corporate wage slave in his thirties transmigrates into an ordinary world, only to discover that Pokemon have descended upon it. Other people get girlfriends who fall from the sky. I get a pot that falls from the sky. Watch an ordinary nobody grow. From a grain of sand you could find anywhere to a towering mountain everyone must look up to. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 18 Hua Que's Pokemon Adventure 花鹊的宝可梦历险记 [System] [Feel-good power fantasy] [Just charge in without thinking] [Invincible, so do as you please] [Seven regions] [You’re the one, Master Ball!] This is an adventure set in the world of Pokemon. 45Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Pokemon: Reborn as Lt. Surge 精灵：重生马志士 “Let thunder shatter the darkness!!!” After finishing a round of Honor of the Dead, Ma Zhi cheerfully stepped onto the balcony. But a bolt of lightning struck him out of nowhere. In the last moments of his life, he seemed to glimpse a wondrous world... —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 Hotheaded Ash: After a Pokemon Battle, Fight Me 暴躁小智：宝可梦对战之后与我战 This is the story of a hot-tempered Ash. No matter who he faces in a Pokemon battle, he always wins, because whether he wins or loses, he'll force his opponent into a real-life brawl! 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Pokemon: Which Way Lies the Road? 神奇宝贝之路在何方 After transmigrating to the Pokémon World, he has no interest in catching too many Pokemon. The moment he sets out on his journey, he can’t help but ask: “Where does the road lead?” His goal is to become a Pokémon Master! 6Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 22 Urban Pokemon: My System Has Auto-Navigation 都市精灵：我的系统带自动寻路 [Urban Fantasy + Pokémon] [Comedy, Single Heroine] [Relentless Memes] [No Toxic Content] The Pokémon world and the real world merge, intertwining to form an entirely new world. The supremely rational Weavile. I am the assassin who reaps in the darkness, every strike a critical hit. The tsundere Gardevoir. I’m the queen, and confidence is my radiance. I’m no good at writing blurbs, so just read the story~ To everyone who’s read my old books, come on back~ 2Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 23 From the Start, I Had a Caterpie, and I Evolved It Into a Fearsome Beast 开局绿毛虫，我把它进化成大凶残 [The author isn't good at writing blurbs; the story is what matters.] What? A Caterpie can evolve into Rayquaza? What? A Magikarp can evolve into Dragonite? Full of confidence, Xiao Xing uses his random evolution device to evolve his Caterpie. Only then does he realize that this golden finger is completely useless: it has actually evolved his Caterpie into a Magikarp?! Just as Xiao Xing is about to unleash his anger, he checks the Magikarp's stats and is suddenly stunned: “Wait, why does this Ma 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 I'm Constantly Getting Beaten Down in the Pokemon World 我在宝可梦世界疯狂吃瘪 Cao Wei arrived in the Pokémon World on the same plane of existence. “As a transmigrator with memories of my previous life, I’m sure I’ll make a spectacular name for myself in this world...” “Hm? Why is it that after they shout strange things like ‘bonds’ and ‘friendship,’ I can’t beat them anymore?” “Why do I keep getting crushed?!!!” 12Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 25 Pokemon: Steel-type Elite Four 神奇宝贝之钢系天王 [Pokemon + Steel-type Pokemon + Secret Realms + Not an Invincible Protagonist] Yu Kun transmigrated to a parallel world with Pokemon, the Gym Challenge, and Pokemon secret realms. Faced with this wondrous world, Yu Kun, who had loved Steel-type Pokemon in his previous life, resolved to become the Steel-type Elite Four. Looking at Meltan and Jirachi following behind him, Yu Kun declared, “I'm determined to become the Steel-type Elite Four!” (I personally like some less popular Pokemon. I chose to 108Reads7.3Score—14d adds
- 26 I Never Wanted to Be a Researcher 我真没想当研究员啊 [Shared Universe + Parallel Worlds + Pokemon + Pokemon + Pokémon + No System] [The only golden finger is his knowledge of Pokemon] [A day-in-the-life story about a researcher] [The first dozen or so chapters focus on setting the scene, so there are fewer Pokemon elements. They'll gradually take center stage later on.] Wait a minute, why did I end up in an iron cage after transmigrating? And why is there a red-eyed Mightyena right in front of me? Li Yuan was cramming for his CET-4 exam when he ar 20Reads7.5Score—14d adds
- 27 Pokemon: An Incredible Journey 神奇宝贝之不可思议的旅途 A single exchange between the real world and the world of Pokémon. Xu Fan, an avid Pokémon gamer, arrives in this land. Friendships forged deep, and a remarkable journey. Encounters with Pokémon, and one heartwarming story after another. Fierce battles, the joy of victory, and the frustration of defeat. They meet and come to know one another, only to face the pain of parting. If you’re feeling tired, come here. This is a wondrous journey just for you. Two male leads, with one female lead in each 3Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 28 Pokemon: An Unexpected Reward for the Protagonist 宝可梦：意外获得主角奖励 In this world, there’s a game called Pokemon: Master. Our protagonist, Lin Fengyin, unexpectedly receives the only protagonist reward in the entire world and plays the game with his younger sister. Exclusive divine weapons, Primal Form Evolution Stones, and Future-Tech Evolution Stones. Currently on hiatus. 6Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Spirit Training Method 精灵训练法 “Developing the Physical Potential of Spirits”? This topic has absolutely no research value. I suggest you choose another one. Li Ran refuses to give up? Magic is all crooked nonsense. The body is the ultimate path! Make the body sacred, break all laws with sheer strength! Though it seems I'm not the only madman in this world... Flesh is weak, embrace the machine? Genes are supreme, improve through hybridization? What?! The Tang Institute rejects all schools of thought and exalts soul rings abov —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Pokemon: Sign-In for Alolan Vulpix from the Start 神奇宝贝：开局签到阿罗拉六尾 [System + Pokemon + Legendary Pokemon] Xiao Ye transmigrates to the Pokemon world by chance, and his very first Pokemon turns out to be an Alolan Vulpix his father sent him! After getting Alolan Vulpix, Xiao Ye also unlocks the strongest Pokemon System! Sign-in missions? Clear-the-game rewards? Legendary Pokemon? Pokemon tournament championships? He'll take them all! “I, Xiao Ye, swear to collect every Legendary Pokemon, defeat every Pokémon Master, then travel the world with the one I love and —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Pokemon: I Got Mewtwo from the Start! 神奇宝贝：我！开局获得超梦！ Fang Xiang is reborn in the Pokémon World and gets a Pokemon Breeding System. The Pokemon Breeding System lets him see Pokemon's stats and assign points! “How come his Charmander is a whole size bigger than mine?” “Holy crap, why does his Charizard have abs?” “You’re telling me that muscle-bound Pokemon is an Umbreon?” “Why are this guy’s Pokemon so ridiculously strong?” Fang Xiang flashes a wicked smile. “Don’t ask. If you must, let’s just say it’s the charm of a perfect 6V...” 18Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 All the Pokemon Have Cheats? I’m Just Taking It Easy 精灵们都有挂？我躺了 In this day and age, people and Pokemon live side by side, and society is developing at breakneck speed. I have no particular talents, and sometimes I have strange dreams. “How do I become a powerful Trainer?” Sheng Chunchang often wonders. Then one day, a cheat ability finally arrives just not for him... Sprigatito: “Welcome to Sprigatito’s livestream! Please follow me, meow~” Swablu: New achievement unlocked. Check it out! Rockruff: League of Legends! Launch! Charcadet: “The fire fades, yet t 30Reads8.6Score—14d adds
- 33 Pokemon: Starting with the Fairy Type 宝可梦从妖精系开始 Reborn into a new life with dual Fairy- and Life-type abilities, I find myself in a wondrous world inhabited by a marvelous species known as Pokemon. Given a second chance at life, what should I choose? Will I get to meet all the Pokemon I loved in my previous life? (Focuses mainly on Fairy and Ghost types, with some original worldbuilding. The protagonist focuses primarily on raising Pokemon, and secondarily on training them.) I want to become strong so I can see all kinds of different sights. 55Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 Pokemon: Catching the Spirit King Abra from the Start 宠物精灵：开局捕获精灵王凯西 The loser Qin Yang transmigrates to the Pokemon world, punching Team Rocket and kicking gym leaders. Pikachu, what can you do besides being cute? Mewtwo, sooner or later, you'll fall into my hands! This is a fantastical journey through the world of Pokemon. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 Pokemon: Invincible After Failing the College Entrance Exam 精灵：无敌从高考落榜开始 After waking up, Li Xinnan transmigrates to a parallel world. Here, Pokemon, which once existed only in people's imaginations, can be seen everywhere! They are even inseparable from human life! Adorable Pikachu work as electrical engineers. Pidgeot and Fearow have even become delivery birds! Wait, is that famous TV idol actually a Jigglypuff? That would be one thing. But at school, they teach nothing but knowledge about Pokemon! All kinds of Pokemon-related careers are also springing up everywhe 5Reads6.1Score—14d adds
- 36 Pokemon: Origins and Evolution 神奇宝贝之起源进化 Pokemon + parallel world + no System + everyday life + growth + alternate history The story takes place on the Blue Star in a parallel world, a hundred years after Alola's first Champion, Xiao Zhi, achieved his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master. The young Ye Lan was born with a special ability. To fulfill his dream of becoming a Water-type Pokémon Master, he sets off on a journey, forming deep bonds with all kinds of girls and Pokémon along the way… (This is a sweet, slice-of-life Pokémon story —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 Pokemon: I Can Teach Pokemon New Moves 宝可梦之我能教会精灵技能 [Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon, spirits] [With a System, cautious, most of the protagonist’s Pokemon are Normal-type, and he won’t capture legendary Pokemon] Gu Feng transmigrates to a world where humans and Pokemon coexist, and uses the System to gradually become the strongest Trainer. (The System is used to learn skills and provide training methods related to them.) This is not a story about an invincible, overpowered protagonist. It has lots of everyday skill training, and getting strong 66Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 38 The Rise of a Pokemon Investigator 精灵之搜查官崛起 He is the enforcer of the law in the night, the master of darkness, a top student at a prestigious university by day, an unheralded genius trainer, and the one the League has the highest hopes for. Destroying Team Flare, facing Legendary Pokémon alone... When a trainer named "A Jin" uses a black-and-blue Serperior to take on the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal, when a trainer from Unova wins the Lumiose Conference through sheer strength, defeating another trainer famed for using Legendary Pokémon and —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 Pokemon: A Rusted Sword and a Dog, and I Have Zacian 精灵：朽剑配狗，苍响我有 [Pokemon] + [Wild Ideas] + [Tactical Battles] + [Not Overpowered] Wang Yu transmigrates to the world of Pokemon and gains a Master-Level Pokemon Training System, which can create a personalized training plan to help each Pokemon become a master. There's just one catch... The System is physical... “Xiao Yao, how many times have I told you not to call me Host or Master? Call me big brother!” “Of course, Master!” And then my Pokemon became... “Sceptile, use Wing Chun: Sun-Character Straight Pu 102Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 40 Pokemon: From the Start, I Choose Shinx 宝可梦精灵:开局我选小猫怪 The college entrance exam has become a Pokemon battle, and Wild Pokemon attack people in the wilderness. After transmigrating to a parallel world inhabited by Pokemon, Lu Chen brings with him the theoretical knowledge he learned from games and anime, and resolves to become an outstanding Trainer. 1Reads7.0Score—14d adds
- 41 Teaching Pokemon, I Became the Godfather of the League 科普神奇宝贝，我成了联盟教父 [Lighthearted + Livestreaming + Power Fantasy + Pokemon-Raising + Multiverse] When Pokemon arrive, mysterious fog zones appear around the world. After Ye Shunsheng's cat cafe goes under and his business ventures fail, he has no choice but to return to his hometown and assist his grandfather, a biologist. That's how he learns about Pokemon ahead of time. What are these things? A blue turtle that sprays water, a yellow mouse that shoots electricity, and a fox that breathes fire? The creatures ever —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 Pokemon: My Pokemon Are One of a Kind 精灵：我的宝可梦很有特色 "Referee, I want to report a violation!" "He's cheating! Wu Di has to be cheating, or why can't anyone knock out his Shedinja, no matter what moves they use?" "Flying, Rock, Ghost, Fire, and Dark-type moves, none of them work on Wu Di's Shedinja! Weather damage and status-condition damage don't knock it out either. Why?" (PS: Shedinja: Wonder Guard + Sturdy + Magic Guard) "You can't tell me his Pokemon are really invincible just because his name is Wu Di!" "And his Ninjask uses Taunt faster tha 17Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 43 Pokemon: The Pokédex Collection Quest 神奇宝贝之图鉴收录任务 [System + Pokemon + earn a pseudo-legendary through hard work + obtain Legendary Pokémon through special encounters] After transmigrating to the world of Pokemon, the protagonist Lin Huan gets a System. His main quest is to catch every Pokemon that can be registered in the Pokédex. His starter Pokemon is Charmander, which follows the X path for Mega Evolution. All six of his final main-team Pokemon have base stat totals above 530. He catches Pokemon, challenges Gyms not featured in the anime, an —Reads6.0Score—14d adds
- 44 Pokemon: From the Start, I Rescue the Goofy Professor 神奇宝贝：开局解救憨憨博士 Qiao Fei transmigrates to the Advanced Generation era of the Pokemon world and becomes a resident of Oldale Town in the Hoenn Region. He's about to go to Professor Birch's lab to receive his first Pokemon when he awakens the [Strongest Trainer System], officially beginning his journey to become the strongest trainer. [Strongest Trainer System] bound successfully. Congratulations, Host, on catching your first Pokemon: Mudkip. System Shop unlocked... Host, fight hard and become the strongest train —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 Pokemon: I Dug Up Groudon from the Start 精灵：开局挖到固拉多 Modern-city Pokemon, mind games, lighthearted. Crescent Moon Desert. Su Chen calmly watches Wei Ran, who has been following him, and the Cacturne standing in front of Wei Ran. “So you're the one who's been following me, Wei Ran.” Wei Ran sneers. “I've waited three years for this day. Do you know what I've been through these past three years?” Su Chen: “Boring!” Wei Ran: “Su Chen, you're the only one who shouldn't be alive. Cacturne, Bullet Seed!” Cacturne attacks first, spitting countless seeds 25Reads5.2Score—14d adds
- 46 The Strongest Pokemon Trainer in the City 都市神奇宝贝之最强训练家 Chen Tiandao transmigrates to the world of Pokemon and becomes a bona fide Trainer. From then on, he marries a rich beauty, becomes CEO, and reaches the pinnacle of life. According to an insider, any Pokemon that eats Chen Tiandao's food can soar through the skies and take on Rayquaza, dive into the seas and challenge Kyogre, beat Mewtwo, the Pokemon hailed as the strongest, and tear apart Giratina, lord of the Distortion World. Even if Arceus itself showed up, it would be no trouble at all! 2Reads5.3Score—14d adds
- 47 Pokemon: My Life Suddenly Became Brighter 精灵：我的人生豁然开朗 What is a Pokémon battle? It can be a head-on brawl within the rules, or a battle of wits in the wild. Looking at the vast and magnificent world of Pokémon, Qingmu shouted the immortal words: “I came, I saw, I conquered.” 42Reads6.4Score—14d adds
- 48 Pokemon: I Can Pick Up Shards 神奇宝贝：我能拾取碎片 After Chen Yang unexpectedly arrives in the Pokémon World, he never expects to awaken the Universal Shard System when he gets his first Pokemon. The Universal Shard System lets Chen Yang obtain shards by battling other Pokemon. Once combined, these shards can even produce items that don't belong in the Pokemon world. With the help of these incredible shards, Chen Yang advances step by step toward the throne of the strongest trainer. 17Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 49 I Am a Pokemon Trainer 我是精灵训练师 On-screen comments: “Do you want to experience real Pokemon battles? Do you want to become a real Trainer?” Lin Wei: “Obviously! Get it moving!” After waking up, Lin Wei discovers that the real world has merged with the world of Pokémon! He has also returned to the age of 18, just before the college entrance exams. [Ding! Legendary Trainer System activated!] [Ding! You have received a Legendary Starter Pack!] [Ding! You have obtained Deoxys!] Lin Wei: “Looks like I’m about to take off!” 20Reads5.1Score—14d adds
- 50 The Wonderful World of Pokemon 宝可梦的奇妙世界 When you look back on the past, do you ever regret the things you left behind? When a living little creature appears before you, can you hold on to your Poke Ball? Keep going! More adventures are waiting for you! The protagonist is Dong Fang. His surname is Dong, his given name is Fang, and he has never lost. He used to be a fairly healthy homebody, living in Songjiang City in the north. His favorite thing was browsing forums and scrolling through posts. At school, he was the sort of background 10Reads—Score—14d adds
