NABC Chapter 326: The Origin of the Ghostly Attribute of the Sniper Tree Owl? Actually, I know another ex
Chapter 326: The Origin of the Ghostly Attribute of the Sniper Tree Owl? Actually, I know another ex
Chapter 326 The Origin of the Ghost Attribute of the Sniper Tree Owl? Actually, I know another explanation!
"Owl..."
Ye Yinchuan greeted the sniper tree owl, and only when he saw the other's eyes soften did he regain some of the warm familiarity.
Although I was mentally prepared that Pokémon evolution might cause changes in personality...
The contrast between then and now is so great that it takes some getting used to.
Just as Ye Yinchuan was still like an old father, seeing his daughter who had grown up so much after a long time, and wondering how to get along with her in the future.
The sniper owl pounced, spreading its powerful wings to embrace Ye Yinchuan.
Hearing the thoughts of the sniper tree owl, Ye Yinchuan's heart stirred, and his eyes softened with tenderness.
"Goo... Mommy, Owl has grown up. Finally, I can hug Mommy just like Mommy hugs Owl... So this is what it feels like, guh..."
Ye Yinchuan enjoyed this familiar yet unfamiliar embrace, his heart filled with the joy of his elderly father.
The wings of the sniper owl are as warm as a cozy blanket, with soft feathers inside.
Especially its white feathers, which are fluffy and feel very comfortable to touch.
The shimmering ethereal energy and blue rainbow light bring a subtle, pervasive benefit, a very comfortable feeling, like being bathed in sunlight in nature, feeling warm and cozy.
The fresh fragrance of plants naturally fills the nostrils, making one feel refreshed and relaxed.
The hug ended.
Ye Yinchuan then carefully examined the evolved Sniper Tree Owl from head to toe.
Strictly speaking, this is the only Pokémon among Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon that has undergone two evolutions to reach its advanced form... and it is also the only starter Pokémon to have grown to this stage.
Like Snorlax and Milotic, although they are also advanced forms, they only have one evolution.
Although Snorlax and Milotic both have a base stat total of 540, even ten points higher than Decidueye, which has evolved twice...
But it is ultimately a more complex evolutionary process, and its significance is extraordinary.
In general, Pokémon that undergo two evolutions have a higher potential.
It's only because Ye Yinchuan's Pokémon are too powerful that this pattern has been broken...
For example, Rattata, which evolved at the same time, only has a base stat total of 413, which is a huge difference!
The sniper tree owl has very long legs; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that everything below its neck is legs. Its claws have also become more powerful, allowing it to grip the ground firmly with its claws during combat and fire its feathered arrows...
Of course, they can also use their flight advantage to directly attack targets with their claws.
It's worth mentioning that although Decidueye's type changes to Grass/Ghost after evolving, it retains its Flying-type energy control and abilities; only its physical type composition has changed...
Regarding whether Ho-Oh's rainbow feathers can still work on the evolved Decidueye, Ye Yinchuan believes they can. After all, it evolved from a Flying-type and hasn't completely abandoned some of the Flying-type's abilities and characteristics, so it can naturally enjoy the benefits exclusive to the Flying-type.
The "hood" and "cape" of the Sniper Tree Owl can actually be glimpsed from the stages of the Woody Owl and the Throwing Owl...
It can be roughly understood that the hair has become more abundant and has gathered into the form of a "hood" and a "shawl".
This structure is very anthropomorphic and has a cool, assassin-like concealment effect. But it's not just about looking cool; it ensures that the sniper tree owl's vision is not affected by light or sandstorms, guaranteeing the accuracy of its attacks. It is very suitable for its roles as an "archer" and "sniper"!
"Oh, so this design is still there."
Ye Yinchuan was as if he had discovered a new continent. He noticed that inside the hood of the sniper tree owl, there was a hairstyle that Bai Zhi had styled for it. It was the same style as Minami Kotori's hairstyle, with a small arched bun and the hair parted to the sides to form two small ends, which was playful and cute.
The thought that such an element was hidden under the hood of the sniper tree owl made Ye Yinchuan chuckle.
I originally thought that after evolution, it would disappear along with the change in appearance, but I didn't expect it to be semi-permanent!
In addition, the "bow tie" of the Decidueye before its evolution has been retained, but it has turned orange-red and looks more like a flower pattern than a leaf, which also symbolizes the maturity of the Decidueye.
However, it is worth mentioning that, due to the unique color of the flash, the parts of Ye Yinchuan's Sniper Tree Owl that should have been orange-red or brownish-red have a more dazzling golden texture, while the parts that should have been green are like jade, retaining the style of the pre-evolution, dazzling and gorgeous, and jewel-like, which can be considered as a continuation of the same lineage.
In addition, the sniper tree owl's face has a structure that resembles glasses. Due to the different colors of the flash, Ye Yinchuan's one looks like it's wearing gold-rimmed glasses, making its temperament even more subtle. Its pupils are also gold, and combined with its usual sharp gaze, it gives people a feeling of being both beautiful and cool!
It seems that the sniper owl's eyes only soften when it's in front of Ye Yinchuan.
When its gaze is directed elsewhere, it automatically becomes sharp, as if by instinct.
Hot Cat glanced sideways at the Sniper Tree Owl, its eyes revealing a hint of unease. Logically speaking, it had been reincarnated earlier than the Sniper Tree Owl and arrived at Ye Yinchuan's house earlier...
But now the opponent has actually overtaken us, not only mastering super powerful moves, but also completing the final evolution first!
Hot Cat was somewhat unconvinced, but when it met the sharp eyes of the Sniper Tree Owl and was forced to look up at it, it instinctively became very wary.
However, given its personality, the more surprised it was, the more it longed to evolve quickly so that it could stand on equal footing with Decidueye...
Oh, not just the sniper tree owl.
Snorlax and Milotic are both incredibly powerful creatures in Litsea's eyes, as are Cindera and Sceptile, who are also full of potential...
As for the Soul-Stealing Eye, it has considerable power, but in the eyes of the Hot Cat, it's all just flashy gadgets, not truly powerful, and not worth fearing!
As for the cotton ball, in the eyes of the hot cat, it's just a pillow. Although it once used leaves and cotton to tickle the sensitive areas like the nose and paws of the cat while it was sleeping, it ended up giving the cat a good beating after it grabbed it... In short, it's not a threat for now!
Sensing the thoughts in the fiery cat's eyes, Ye Yinchuan's lips curled slightly. Although the fiery cat considered itself wild and powerful, in Ye Yinchuan's view, its mentality was no different from that of a child...
So elegant, so cool! I love the way it looks at the camera; it looks at me like I'm trash!
[How heartwarming! The first thing the Deviljho did after evolving was to give the streamer a big hug!]
Oh! This is one of the most beautiful Chinese Pokémon I've ever seen...
Am I the only one who thinks this Pokémon looks menacing? Those claws, that aura—it's definitely a raptor!
The topic of sniping tree owls naturally sparked a heated discussion in the live chat.
Ye Yinchuan also shared some details about sniping tree owls with the audience.
"Some people may not know that Decidueye is no longer a Grass/Flying type, but a Grass/Ghost type, although it still retains some characteristics of the Flying type..."
Wait a minute? Ghost type? I can't tell at all!
How could there be such a strange evolution...?
[Host, don't lie to me! The sniper owl is clearly a bird, and it can fly... how could it turn into a grass ghost?]
Ye Yinchuan knew that the comments would react this way.
Although people are quite familiar with the starter Pokémon series, after all, there are a lot of people who use them.
However, the Sniper Tree Owl is an advanced form, and those that can evolve to this stage are actually rare.
As for why Decidueye is a Grass/Ghost type, even some Pokémon fans would find it difficult to answer this question immediately.
However, this was not a problem for Ye Yinchuan!
"It seems that people still have some misunderstandings, or rather, a one-sided view, about the ghost attribute."
[Get out of the way, the streamer's about to show off!]
Were we wrong again?
Speaking of which, the Ghost type is quite mysterious... If it weren't for the streamer, I wouldn't have known there were so many Ghost-type Pokémon...
I checked the Pokémon Association's website, and Decidueye is a Ghost-type Pokémon, but it seems no one can explain why it might exhibit Ghost-type energy and even learn moves at its early stages, like Rowlet and Togepi!
[Upstairs, the streamer's Rowlet is exactly like the one you're describing!]
"That's right. It's not that Pokémon with the Ghost type are ghosts or spirits. My Sableye is a Ghost-type Pokémon, but it's closer to the spirits people know—an ancient and mysterious creature that likes to live in dark caves. The eerie light it emits can affect a person's mind, even causing them to have their mind broken, as if their soul has been stolen... And another thing is that they wield the power of shadow!"
[It still feels very abstract, I don't understand!]
[Is that the difference between ghosts and spirits? Then what is the difference between fairies and spirits?]
"Fairies are living beings, and spirits are also living beings; different cultures have different concepts and understandings. Let me give you an example: DiamondCrush, a Pokémon that might live in caves and is related to gems. It's a Rock/Fairy type. The difference between a Fairy and a spirit like Sableye is that the former's power is closer to light, while the latter's power is closer to shadow. The former is better at moves like Light Screen and Moonblast, while the latter is more inclined towards moves like Shadow Sneak and Shadow Claw."
So, the difference between fairies and spirits, or rather, ghost-type spirits, lies in whether one is light or dark, good or evil, in a relationship of opposites?
"Not entirely. Don't forget, Mimikyu is both a Fairy and a Ghost type. Essentially, Fairies and Spectral Pokémon share commonalities... Just like Sableye can also use Light Screen, releasing light, and has a benevolent side, isn't it also a special kind of Fairy?"
[Host, I get it! It's like the same chicken can be made into braised chicken, fried chicken, roast chicken, smoked chicken... Although they are all chickens and are essentially similar, they taste completely different!]
[Is the person upstairs a weasel? ...So many chickens are making me hungry!]
"That's interesting. But let's get back to Decidueye. Decidueye isn't a ghost, a spirit, or a monster. Its situation is more special. It's a flesh-and-blood creature in the conventional sense, and it's also a bird Pokémon... except that it possesses the characteristics of a ghost..."
At this point, the audience was very interested and urged Ye Yinchuan to continue.
Ye Yinchuan didn't keep anyone in suspense either:
"It's no secret that Decidueye possesses Ghost-type power, and this is one of the biggest reasons for its Ghost-type attribute. But the key question is, what kind of Ghost-type traits does Decidueye have? The answer is Shadow, darkness, and shadow."
What does this mean?
"I suspect that the original Decidueyes may not have mastered Ghost-type energy, but their attack method was to lurk in the shadows and silently assassinate their targets. Their behavior was infused with shadow, like a ghost..."
A consistent pattern of behavior, coupled with a series of coincidences, gradually led the Sniper Tree Owl to merge with a power lurking in the shadows, and to utilize that power...
Through generations of reproduction, these sniper owls naturally acquired ghostly attributes! Let me emphasize again, this ghost is not a spirit, not a ghostly being, but a shadow…
For example, Decidueye's move "Shadow Stitch" uses Ghost-type energy to stitch together the opponent's shadow during an attack, rendering the opponent unable to move...
Of course, I have another explanation for the origin of the Ghostly attribute of the Sniper Tree Owl!
[Dude, your theory is already amazing enough, but you're telling me there's another explanation?]
[A breath of fresh air! A breath of fresh air! This is a real Pokémon streamer!]
Ye Yinchuan continued his explanation without pausing:
"This isn't my understanding, but rather a cultural interpretation offered by a region renowned for its sniper owls. In that place, in ancient times, when tribes still existed, our ancestors hunted with bows and arrows, possessing excellent eyesight and superb archery skills..."
The later appearance of the sniper owl reminded them of their ancestors, even their attire was remarkably similar, leading them to firmly believe it was the embodiment of their ancestor's soul. If this interpretation holds true, then it's quite reasonable for the sniper owl to be linked to spirits and reincarnation, possessing ghostly attributes, wouldn't it?
Wow! I've learned something new! I find this interpretation more convincing! After all, there seem to be many theories, such as some Pokémon being born from the reincarnation of human souls!
[I'm reminded of Quick-Punch Man, who's supposedly a reincarnated boxer, haha!]
"Kadabra, Gengar, Tangela... there are rumors about many Pokémon, but none of them are based on anything... The same goes for Decidueye. I'm just speculating about the origin of its Ghost type, just speculating!"
Ye Yinchuan emphasized.
After evolving into Decidueye, the moves it learns are mainly "Shadow Strike", "Phantom Strike", and STAB moves like "Leaf Storm".
Ye Yinchuan doesn't plan to show everything to the audience for the time being. Anyway, there will be plenty of opportunities to show off when encountering enemies during outdoor adventures.
He glanced to the side, looking like a restless cat trying to hide its inner turmoil:
"Sang Biao, it seems you're about to evolve too. Do you... crave power?"
This time, Ye Yinchuan was prepared.
Not only is the evolution of Decidueye finalized, but next up is Torracat!
(End of this chapter)