Novels like Pokemon: Starting Out as a Gym Leader
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- 101 I Get Stronger by Eating Pokemon 我吃神奇宝贝就变强 Original title: I Get Stronger by Eating Pokemon As everyone knows, Pokemon can be eaten. Ye Feng transmigrates as a super rookie in Pallet Town. Marry Hanako! Become Ash's stepdad! With Pikachu by his side, he gets stronger by eating Pokemon! Base stats, moves, abilities, types: he takes them all! Kanto! Johto! Hoenn! Sinnoh! Unova! Kalos! Alola! Galar! Ye Feng steps onto the League Champion's podium! Then kicks the Champion's trophy over! League Champion? Not even a dog would take that job!!!! 1.4kReads8.9Score124Shelves
- 102 Pokemon: The Champion 宠物小精灵之冠军 This is a straightforward Pokemon fanfic with plenty of satisfying moments. It has all the elements you want to see. Gods really do exist in this world. Tang Xing ended up in the Pokemon world because he made a joke and a well-meaning deity took him there… I’m good at games, and my goal is to take the partners I battled alongside in-game and conquer every League. Rayquaza, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Zekrom, and Reshiram: with these six great dragons together, who could stand against us? The road 373Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 103 Pokemon: I Stand at the Silver Conference from the Start 神奇宝贝：开局站在白银大会 [Pokemon + Pokemon + Pokemon + Ash + transmigrate + fulfilling a dream + multiple heroines] [Fair warning: Not aimed at gamers; the vibe is like the childhood anime.] Ash transmigrates to the Silver Conference, where he's about to face the regret of being eliminated in the quarterfinals. Watch this veteran Pokemon player rewrite the story in style! The strongest newcomer at the Silver Conference! A phenomenal new generation at the Ever Grande Conference! The uncrowned champion of the Lily of the 10.5kReads9.0Score793Shelves
- 104 Facing the Sword of the Cliff from the Start 开局直面断崖之剑 A guy who never wanted to become a trainer ends up becoming a top breeder. Who could have guessed the future would be so unpredictable? Somehow, he still slowly makes his way to the Champion's throne. Even after winning the World Championship, he's still frowning in confusion. Should he explain that his Pokemon acted entirely on their own, even though they won? 6.3kReads8.9Score348Shelves
- 105 A Journey That Begins with Pokemon Roguelikes 从宝可梦肉鸽开始的旅途 When Ash, just starting out from Pallet Town, encounters Pokemon roguelike, the whole Pokemon world suddenly takes on a completely different look. “What if I told you there’s a chance that battle could be, like, totally awesome?” a certain Ash said. 12.6kReads9.0Score881Shelves
- 106 Pokemon: The Path to the Pinnacle 神奇宝贝：巅峰之路 Pidgeot soared through the sky, while Oddish darted through the fields. Kyogre roamed the ocean, while Groudon dragged its heavy body through the volcano at a slow pace. Zhu Yuan, who had transmigrated to a parallel world where Pokémon existed, watched a Pokémon battle on TV! Unable to resist, he grabbed the Poke Ball-shaped alarm clock beside him and shouted, “Go, Pokemon!” [System + pets + Pokemon + Pokémon + Pokemon + Pokemon + beast taming] This book is also known as Pokemon: The Road to the 6.7kReads8.7Score408Shelves
- 107 Pokemon: Champion of All Types 神奇宝贝之全系冠军 When Sun Mian thinks he has transmigrated into the world of Pokemon, he somehow transmigrates the entire world over instead... One day, you wake up to find that the people dancing in the plaza aren't aunties anymore, but Chansey. Flocks of Spearow fill the sky, flying in formation and dropping wave after wave of white, filthy bombs! The neighbor's kid shouts, “I want to become the next champion! Catch Rayquaza! Catch Lugia! Catch...” 3.4kReads8.9Score231Shelves
- 108 EN The Goofball Pokémon Master 憨批宝可梦大师 [Reader’s note: This is a slice-of-life novel with a slow pace and a female lead, focusing mainly on romance. It has a strong Japanese anime influence. There is a System, but it doesn’t do much. The Starter Pokémon are the ones he catches himself. If you’re looking for mindless power fantasy and a battle-happy, invincible protagonist, try another book.] Cheng Tian Male 24 years old As a devoted Pokemon fan and an overworked corporate drone, what kind of life would you lead after you transmigra 5.2kReads9.2Score459Shelves
- 109 The Daily Life of Farming and Reclaiming Land in the Pokemon World 在精灵世界种田开荒的日常 [Pokemon + No Romance] Transmigrated into the world of Pokemon, where Ash has just been born, with ten whole years to go before his debut. Doduo is still a fourteen-year-old brat, and Fan Xing starts out with a Paras. To survive, Fan Xing spends every day either growing mushrooms or clearing new land. (This is not a power fantasy... This is not a power fantasy... Just everyday life.) 1.6kReads8.9Score105Shelves
- 110 I Can Tell Whether This Spirit Is Any Good with Just One Touch 这只精灵好不好我摸一摸就知道了 “You get better at any job the more you do it. For instance, I can tell whether this wire is live just by touching it.” Su Bai transmigrates into the age of elves. Anything he touches, he can learn detailed information about. Su Bai: “Having a cheat is awesome. Other people have to rely on luck to tame elves, but I’m different. I just have to touch one to know whether it’s any good.” 13.2kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves
- 111 Pokemon: The Strongest Gym Leader 神奇宝贝之最强掌门人 Heaven and earth undergo a sudden upheaval, the laws change, and the Pokemon world is about to merge with Blue Star. The true face of history is revealed. In the wondrous world of Pokemon, new companions meet, and lives come together to forge powerful bonds. Ancient legendary deities, beings who rival the gods, sinister regional organizations, and extraordinary adventures all combine to write a new chapter... Drawing on the memories in his mind, Lu Feng begins to grow at a rapid pace, setting hi 5.1kReads8.9Score343Shelves
- 112 Pokemon: The All-Around Champion 神奇宝贝之全能掌门人 In the world of Pokémon, where Pokémon have descended, bloodshed and cruelty go hand in hand, while danger and opportunity coexist. Among the weeds, a purple Arbok watches its surroundings with cold, unblinking eyes, ready to hunt. Deep in the forest, an Ursaring sits atop a mound of bones, devouring flesh and letting out a satisfied roar. An ordinary man, Zhang Xingyun sets out in the aftermath of disaster. Rising from humble beginnings, he journeys onward to witness the vastness of the world, 7.3kReads9.0Score530Shelves
- 113 Pokémon Clips: From the Start, Arceus Scares Gouhao to Tears 精灵剪辑：开局阿尔宙斯吓哭狗豪 Zheng Zhi is an undergraduate at a media university, majoring in video editing and production. At the invitation of a mysterious online user, he edits videos about the world of Pokémon for S Station. So, for the sake of the payment, he casually edits a video titled “The Ten Strongest Legendary Pokémon in the Pokémon World” and submits it to the site. Who could have guessed that the videos he edited would actually begin playing in the Pokémon world of another dimension? And set off a storm across 4kReads8.8Score294Shelves
- 114 Pokemon: Shinji 神奇宝贝之真嗣 Reborn as Shinji, he takes one step at a time toward winning the championship and claiming the girls. I gave you an Infernape in my last life, so you owe me a Charizard in this one. That’s only fair, right? The Pokémon World Championships, I’m coming!! 359Reads9.4Score—Shelves
- 115 Pokemon: Darkrai Awakened from the Start 精灵：开局觉醒达克莱伊 [Pokemon] [Pokemon] [An Invincible Power Fantasy] [No Saintly Heroine] Ye Xiu transmigrates back to his high school days. He discovers that reality has merged with Pokemon. Here, everyone can awaken their own Pokemon at the age of sixteen. He activates the Pokemon Dungeon System and awakens Darkrai from the start, sweeping aside all opposition! “Ding! Congratulations, Host, on clearing Pewter Gym. Reward: Tyranitar!” “Ding! Congratulations, Host, on clearing Cerulean Gym. Reward: Milotic!” “Ding 4.4kReads9.0Score424Shelves
- 116 Playing the Villain, I Got the Script of Emotionally Clueless Ash 当曹贼，拿到情感白痴小智的剧本 [Pokemon/Pokemon/Pokemon/Pokémon/Pokemon/multiple heroines (if you don't like that, stay away)] Reborn as Ash in the world of Pokémon, he catches Pokemon and refuses to release them, pushes them through intense special training, saves and catches the Latios siblings, the Unova Mewtwo, Misty, May, Dawn, Cynthia, Hilda, Elesa... He sets his sights on winning the Indigo Plateau, Silver, Ever Grande, Lily of the Valley, and Vertress Conferences. The great Ash is about to reunite with his loyal Greni 17.8kReads9.2Score1.6kShelves
- 117 EN Pokémon: The Sovereign of Stone 神奇宝贝之磐石大君 He arrives in the world of Pokemon, catches Pokemon, and sets off on battles and adventures. Before he knows it, he reaches the top. Looking back, he sees Steelix, Swampert, Aggron… Pokemon are the only ones who must never be let down. “What reliable partners.” This is not a legendary Pokemon story. Legendary Pokemon will appear, but he won’t catch them indiscriminately. One will be introduced later on. No starting with a waifu Pokemon, and no starting with a puppy. That’s final! 14.1kReads9.1Score865Shelves
- 118 I Am the First Trainer of the New World 我，新世界的第一个训练家 Two months ago, monsters suddenly descended upon the world. Terrified by their incredible power, humanity went to war against them, despite knowing nothing about them. Qian Lin was reborn in this world and thought he would live out a simple life. But when the monsters arrived, he realized something was wrong. That’s right. He had seen these strange creatures called monsters before: in his previous life, they had existed only in manga and anime. They were called Pokemon. After two months of agoni 13.5kReads9.0Score408Shelves
- 119 EN Pokémon: My Starting Carbink Mutated into Diancie! 精灵：开局小碎钻，突变蒂安希！ This is a world where Pokemon and reality have merged! Su Hao, son of the Fire-type Gym Leader of the Shenzhou League and a Pokemon professor, chooses a Carbink that is in the middle of a mutation from the Starter Pokémon issued by the League! No one knows that Carbink can also evolve into Diancie. Not long after A radiant aura, a Mega Diancie that has forged its own path! Magnetic fields in motion, an Incineroar whose blazing red lotus flames scorch everything! A limitless source, a Milotic ad 37.2kReads9.2Score3.1kShelves
- 120 Pokemon: I Only Catch Legendary Beasts 神奇宝贝之我只抓神兽 [Catching only Legendary Pokemon] He enters the world of Pokemon and is bound to a Legendary Pokemon System from the start. Catch a single Legendary Pokemon, and he’ll gain one of its abilities. By an incredible stroke of luck, the first Pokemon Xia Fan encounters when he steps outside is none other than the Legendary Pokemon Mew. 5.3kReads9.1Score505Shelves
- 121 Pokemon: My Greninja Can Use Flying Thunder God 精灵：我的忍蛙会飞雷神 [Pokemon city setting + feel-good power fantasy + System + funny and humorous + passionate] Note: Some of this book’s settings don’t fully follow those in Pokemon, so please don’t flame me… “Ding dong~ Congratulations on unlocking the beginner’s gift pack. You’ve received the Minato Namikaze Gift Pack: Rasengan Skill *1, Multiple Shadow Clone Skill *1, Flying Thunder God Skill *1, Tailed Beast Cloak Skill *1, Sage Mode Skill *1.” From this moment on, a legendary ninja frog quietly emerges 10.7kReads9.1Score1.3kShelves
- 122 Leisurely Daily Life in the Pokemon World 精灵世界的悠闲日常 (No Romance) A purple viper lurks in the forest, a slender phantom hides in a still lake, a flying dragon roars across the sky, and gods slumber beneath the sea and inside volcanoes. Even this utopian world is riven by dark clashes... But what does any of that have to do with a humble farmer like me? I just want to live a peaceful life with my Pokémon. (Anime + games + original settings. This book reflects the author's state of mind. Updates whenever inspiration strikes. Lalala, 886, hahahahaha 21.8kReads9.1Score1.8kShelves
- 123 Pokemon: Steel-Type Mythical Pokemon Meltan from the Start 精灵：开局钢之幻兽美录坦 (Slow burn, not an overpowered protagonist story) When he wakes up, You Fu, who is about to start his senior year of high school, discovers that he has transmigrated to a parallel world with Pokemon! Wait! Isn't that the Mythical Pokemon Meltan? Why doesn't anyone want one? What? They don't even know Meltan can evolve into Melmetal, and think it's just a rare, weak Pokemon. Then I guess I'll take it... Hold on, I don't think I can gather dozens or even hundreds of Meltan to evolve them... Di 7.5kReads9.3Score576Shelves
- 124 At This Moment, the World Enters the Age of Pokémon 此刻，全球进入精灵时代 Lin Feng transmigrates to a world where Pokémon are about to arrive. Black holes? The end of the world? Hordes of monsters? Meet Caterpie, the one-on-one champion! Bellsprout, the nemesis of advanced weapons! Blastoise, the world-destroying beast! Hearing that humans fear and dread these monsters, Lin Feng is dumbfounded. “What on earth do these people misunderstand about Pokémon?!” To save the world, Lin Feng resolutely sets out on a journey of livestreaming Pokémon! Lin Feng is going to tell t 6.3kReads9.0Score488Shelves
- 125 I Started with a Pikachu and Sent Off a Trainer 开局皮卡丘的我送只训练家 As a Pokemon fan, Tang Ziqiu has always dreamed of going to the world of Pokemon and becoming a Pokémon Trainer! Now his wish has come true. He wakes up one day to discover that he really has arrived in the world of Pokemon. The problem is, he wanted to be a Trainer, not a Pokemon! And not a Pikachu, of all things! Sure, the Pikachu God is awesome, but that's the Pikachu God, not just any Pikachu! And who is this idiot in front of him? Wait... you're my Trainer? [Slice of life] [Lighthearted] [S 3.2kReads9.4Score269Shelves
- 126 Elf System: I Am the Alliance's Strongest Champion 精灵系统：我，联盟最强冠军 [Pokemon + Pokemon + Battles + Artistic Atmosphere + No Levels + Child of Fortune + Absolutely Powerful] As everyone knows, a Pokemon’s [Ability] is an innate talent. An excellent Ability can often play a crucial role in battle, and can even turn defeat into victory. But what if a Pokemon could stack Abilities? A Pokemon enthusiast transmigrated into the world of Pokemon and became Xiao Chi, Ash’s twin older brother. At a summer camp when he was seven, he encountered Mew, who was being pursued b 32.7kReads9.5Score2.2kShelves
- 127 Pokemon: Master System 神奇宝贝：大师系统 [System]+ [Female Lead]+ [Not an Overpowered Protagonist]+ [Long Novel]+ [Pokemon]+ [Pokémon] This is bad. I’m surrounded by beautiful women in the Pokemon world: the pure-hearted campus belle, the alluring hot mom, the thoughtful teacher, the blonde secretary... “Xia Yu, I challenge you!” “Are you sure?” Xia Yu asked. “My dad is the Gym Leader of Starlight City, my big brother is the Gym Leader of Crimson Lotus City, I started training Pokemon when I was three, knew the art of Pokemon warfare b 51.1kReads8.3Score3kShelves
- 128 EN Pokémon: The Legendary Trainer Who Just Wants to Farm 宝可梦：在家种田的传奇训练家 [Pokemon + Everyday Life + Invincible Protagonist + Battles + Heroine: Cynthia + Shiny Dragapult] One day, he transmigrates into the Pokemon world. Chen Shi’s System awakens when he turns fifteen, gives him an egg, then immediately takes off. After traveling for a year, Chen Shi realizes that life on the road isn’t for him. He plans to go home, quietly work the land, and live a leisurely life. But life keeps forcing him onward. With no other choice, Chen Shi settles down on a farm and focuses on 47.6kReads9.2Score4.6kShelves
- 129 My Pokémon Are a Little Too Strong 我的精灵有亿点强 "Is your elf really normal?!" "Did you find some divine beast, dress it up in a skin, and try to pass it off as an elf?" "What even is that..." Bai Luo cleared his throat. Lightning raged across the horizon, towering flames dyed half the sky red, vines like azure dragons stretched from earth to heaven, and mountains lay shattered as the sea surged into a tsunami. This scene of utter devastation was all the handiwork of his elf. As its trainer, he felt just a tiny bit awkward. Another dragon's br 24.9kReads9.3Score1.8kShelves
- 130 EN Happy Pokémon, Stronger Me? Guess I'm Not a Trainer Then! 愉悦精灵就变强？那不当训练家了 [Pokemon + Pokémon + Joy System + everyday farming + battles + invincible + laid-back + beautiful female Pokemon and handsome male Pokemon...] After transmigrating to a parallel Pokemon world, Lin Feng spent eighteen years there. At a turning point in his life, the Joy System arrived. All he had to do was make Pokemon happy to earn rewards. After receiving the top-tier Breeder profession and top-tier Aura of the Vale, Lin Feng chose without hesitation to take over his parents’ Pokémon Day Care a 36.6kReads9.3Score2.9kShelves
- 131 EN Pokémon: The God-Tier Trainer 神奇宝贝之超神训练家 Original title: Pokemon: The Super Trainer Garlic toad, water-spitting turtle, fire-breathing lizard? When I heard those familiar names, when I heard a boy shout, “Let go of that male Gardevoir! Let me handle this!” when I saw the old man upstairs scolding Squirtle, calling it a little bastard every other word, when I saw Garchomp having a friendly exchange with a group of Pansage, when I had a friend who was obsessed with Jynx’s looks… Ye Qing knew that this world was no longer simple! 26.8kReads9.5Score2.5kShelves
- 132 Pokemon: From the Start, I Become a Pirate! 宝可梦：开局成为一名海盗！ Hei Yu accidentally transmigrates to the Pokemon world and becomes a pirate? With his love of Dark type Pokemon, watch him dominate the League and climb step by step to the title of Champion! Many years later, when a reporter asks Hei Yu, “Why did you give up being a Gym Leader to become the League's Chief Investigator?” Hei Yu replies righteously, “I will never tolerate evil!” Everyone looks at Hei Yu, his face full of righteous indignation, and the team of Dark type Pokemon behind him, then fa 44.4kReads9.0Score3.6kShelves
- 133 Champion Trainer 冠位训练家 Also known as The Crown-Rank Trainer. The main story is complete. Pokemon + creature wallpapers + urban fantasy + parallel worlds + action + daily life + comedy + not an invincible protagonist! Extra fan service every ten levels~ Years later, when people ask Su Wen how he raised Pokemon that surpassed their limits and earned him the crown rank in trainer history, this is what he says: “In this age when golden-fingered trainers are everywhere, I became a crown-rank trainer through my own hard wor 41.4kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves
- 134 My 26-Year-Old Female Tenant 我的26岁女房客 After a wild night at a bar, a beautiful woman pinned him with a paternity claim, and the down-and-out young man suddenly became a father. As if things weren't bad enough, the owner of his rented home changed, and he was about to be kicked out. But his new landlady was beautiful! Should he ask to share the place? She coolly gave him a single word: “Get out!” A romantic entanglement sparked by a housing problem. 120kReads9.7Score13.9kShelves
