A Grunt’s Kadabra kept teleporting out of danger. Lucas’s own Kadabra — — watched from its Poké Ball. “Soon,” Lucas whispered. “At level 37, you’ll evolve. No machine. No stranger’s hand.” Chapter 2: The Ghost of Hearthome Fantina’s Mismagius was a nightmare. Lucas had no Dark types. But he had Specter , a Gastly caught in the Old Chateau. In normal runs, Haunter was a dead end without trade. But here? At level 37, Specter would become Gengar — alone .
Shadow Ball. Dragon Pulse. Shadow Ball. Ancient Power. Gengar dodged into a floating boulder, then countered with Destiny Bond. Giratina roared. A final Shadow Claw. pokemon platinum ntevo
Professor Rowan later asked, “Why refuse trades when they’re faster?” A Grunt’s Kadabra kept teleporting out of danger
After the gym, Lucas sat outside the Contest Hall. “One more level,” he told Specter. A wild Bibarel appeared. Specter’s Shadow Claw. Flash of purple light. “At level 37, you’ll evolve
Both fell.
Pokémon Platinum (NTEVO Rule Set – Trade evolutions become level 37/40 evolutions, plus held item + level for some)