Development

After handing over the Source of Flight to Yuga, Cynthia didn't immediately leave the Verdanturf Town. Instead, she stayed there for a while.

During this time, she often sparred with Yuga, partly to train her Pokémon and partly to increase their synergy for future challenges against guardian Pokémon.

Upon Yuga's recommendation, she stayed at the hotel inside the Pokémon Paradise and quickly grew fond of the food at the Paradise's restaurant. In her free time, she would play with the stray Pokémon in the Paradise, making her days quite enjoyable.

After obtaining the Source of Flight, Vivillon's time spent performing its Quiver Dance was indeed significantly reduced by half. This also boosted the power of its Flying-type moves, leading to a considerable increase in its strength.

When it sparred with Chimecho once more, it could finally hold its ground and live up to its reputation as a Purple Potential Pokémon.

In the blink of an eye, spring in the Verdanturf Town was coming to an end, and the footsteps of summer were quietly approaching. Compared to the past, the town had undergone significant changes.

In front of almost every household, one could see one, two, or even three or more Grass-type Pokémon. Amid their owners' laughter and joy, the whole town was vibrant and filled with colorful flowers.

All of this was thanks to the blessings of YoYo Day Care.

Due to the promotion of Grass-type Pokémon with Grassy Terrain, nearly every household in the Verdanturf Town now had at least one such Pokémon.

In addition to helping the town's residents take care of basic crops, Grass-type Pokémon in the Grassy Terrain had also developed various side businesses, such as flower cultivation, gardening, vegetable farming, berry cultivation, and more.

The high crop yields brought more income to the town's residents, and the development of these side businesses further boosted the economic growth of the Verdanturf Town.

Take Aunt Aoba's family, for example.

Aunt Aoba's family was originally engaged in vegetable farming and selling vegetables. After Aunt Aoba took a job at Yuga's gym, her husband, Arata Hayato, took care of their family's affairs.

Initially, the scale of vegetable farming at the Hayato family's farm wasn't very large, mainly supplying vegetables to the town's market, and Arata Hayato didn't find it particularly demanding.

However, since YoYo Day Care introduced Grass-type Pokémon with Grassy Terrain, Arata Hayato, in support of his son's work, spent tens of thousands of PokéDollar to purchase several Grass-type Pokémon.

After having these Grass-type Pokémon to help at home, whether it was selling vegetables or farming, Mr. Arata Hayato had acquired valuable assistance, and his tasks became much more manageable.

Furthermore, he discovered that the vegetables grown on the Grassy Terrain had surprisingly excellent quality and tasted better than ordinary ones. This discovery delighted Mr. Arata Hayato, and he realized a business opportunity, leading him to expand his vegetable farming operations.

As the scale of farming expanded, the Hayato family found themselves in need of more hands. So, Mr. Arata Hayato invested more money to purchase several additional Grass-type Pokémon.

Now, the vegetables from the Hayato family not only became well-known in Verdanturf Town but also extended to other cities in the Hoenn region, gaining a considerable reputation.

Mayor Ishida highly regarded families like the Hayato family, which managed to turn their business into a cornerstone of Verdanturf Town's economy. They received policy support and assistance in finding sales channels and platforms.

The success of the Hayato family inspired many other opportunities in Verdanturf Town. Residents began emulating them, engaging in berry cultivation, flower cultivation, and more, all of which expanded beyond the town.

Verdanturf Town's agricultural products, known for their superior quality, easily found a market outside, receiving widespread acclaim.

The town appeared to be on the path of developing into a distinctive agricultural hub.

Surprisingly, within the vast vegetable farming base of the Hayato family, apart from Mr. Arata Hayato, there wasn't a single human employee. They relied entirely on the help of Grass-type Pokémon.

Grass-type Pokémon proved to be much more skilled and efficient at tending to crops than most humans.

With the Hayato family's business growing, Mr. Arata Hayato was now raising more than twenty Grass-type Pokémon, all of which came from YoYo Day Care.

Ordinary young Grass-type Pokémon from YoYo Day Care were quite affordable, available for just a few thousand PokéDollar each, ensuring that locals in Verdanturf Town could easily afford them.

However, for outsiders, the prices could be different and were subject to adjustments.

Moreover, Grass-type Pokémon were easy to care for, and for a business like the Hayato family's, keeping dozens of them was a breeze.

Mr. Arata Hayato had grown so attached to the Grass-type Pokémon he raised that they felt almost like his own children, and even Arata Sena. had to take a back seat upon his return home.

The Hayato family's case was just one example; there were many others in Verdanturf Town. Their presence contributed to the town's continuous improvement.

Besides agriculture, the Grassy Terrain had substantial contributions in other fields like ancient plant research, medicinal herb cultivation research, and Pokémon breeding.

Not long ago, a new Ancient Plant Research Institute was established on the outskirts of Verdanturf Town. Its primary objective was to study the revival and restoration of ancient plants.

They had substantial funding and purchased around twenty to thirty Grass-type Pokémon from YoYo Day Care in one go. These Grass-type Pokémon significantly aided their research on ancient plants.

Many ancient plants are no longer suitable for growth in modern times, especially those from the distant past. However, with the help of the Grassy Terrain, many resurrected ancient plants have thrived.

Grass-type Pokémon that can use the Grassy Terrain are not abundant, and finding a substantial number of them all at once is even more challenging. This makes Verdanturf Town, a place teeming with Grass-type Pokémon, truly unique.

In the Trainer School of Verdanturf Town, there is a growing trend of children choosing Grass-type Pokémon as their starter Pokémon. The Trainer School has also established a special collaboration with YoYo Day Care.

The environment has a significant impact on the preferences of Trainers in an area. For instance, coastal cities tend to have more Water-type specialists, and towns near volcanoes like Lavaridge Town have more Fire-type Trainers. Due to its focus on agriculture, Verdanturf Town has seen an increase in Grass-type Trainers.

As Verdanturf Town continued to thrive, it attracted numerous business opportunities, and more people started investing in the town.

Since spring, Yuga had noticed the town becoming increasingly prosperous, with more Trainers coming to challenge the Verdanturf Gym. He was delighted by these changes as they demonstrated the town's progress towards greatness.

Due to the growing number of Grass-type Pokémon, Verdanturf Town, which was already a comfortable place to live, became even more suitable for living. Tourists and visitors began flocking to the town, increasing foot traffic.

As a result, restaurants and hotels in Verdanturf Town multiplied rapidly.

However, the liveliest place of all was Yuga's Pokémon Paradise. It combined accommodation, dining, and the opportunity to see various Pokémon, making it a unique attraction.

The staff at Yuga's Pokémon hotel and Pokémon Restaurant were all Pokémon, which added a distinct charm and attracted many visitors to stay.

Originally, Yuga thought it might not be a good idea, but after seeing the revenue generated by Pokémon Paradise, he changed his mind. It would be foolish not to make money when the opportunity was there.

With more guests at Pokémon Paradise, there was also an increase in people adopting stray Pokémon. Pokémon Paradise gradually became a tourist hotspot in Verdanturf Town and was featured in many travel guides as a must-visit destination.

Mayor Ishida was overjoyed with the development of Verdanturf Town. It was almost his lifelong wish coming true. Relying on agriculture, all sectors in Verdanturf Town were flourishing.

To further capitalize on this advantage, before heading to Kalos, Yuga asked his mentor to help him import a batch of Diglet and Dugtrio.

In terms of agriculture, besides Grass-type Pokémon, Ground-type Pokémon, particularly Diglet and Dugtrio, were the most suited for the job.

Diglet and Dugtrio are Pokémon naturally inclined to be close to farmers, as they can make the soil more fertile and suitable for plant growth.

After evolving into Dugtrio, they can easily learn Rototiller move, making them the perfect companions for farmers.

Just a couple of days after Cynthia's visit to YoYo Day Care, Mr. Kuni'o sent the Diglet Yuga requested to Verdanturf Town.

Since importing these Diglet and Dugtrio was meant to aid in the agricultural development of Verdanturf Town, Mr. Kuni'o supported Yuga very much.

Diglet and Dugtrio are not rare Pokémon and are widely distributed in various regions, especially in forests and mountains. However, capturing them is not always easy due to their agility and speed.

The quantity of Diglet and Dugtrio that Mr. Kuni'o sent was quiet large. Yuga had them available in the new store the next day. These Diglet were specifically intended for the residents of Verdanturf Town, so their prices were set very low, much lower than the prices of Grass-type Pokémon.

As a Gym Leader of Verdanturf Town, Yuga also hoped to contribute to the town's development. These Diglet represented another opportunity for the agricultural growth of the town.

Since Yuga transmigrated, the residents in Verdanturf Town had been very friendly towards him. Whenever he went out, people would enthusiastically offer him various items, making him somewhat of a town favorite.

Even Audino and Wigglytuff, who were usually go to shopping, were practically treated like celebrities when they went out.

The townsfolk were well aware that Yuga and YoYo Day Care played significant roles in the town's development.

Not only Yuga himself but also the staff members like Suzuki Koen and Beidou received special treatment due to their work at YoYo Day Care and the Gym.

After Diglet was added to the inventory, Mayor Ishida cooperated with Yuga to promote them and explained to everyone the benefits of Diglet working alongside Grass-type Pokémon. As a result, Diglet had impressive sales upon release.

Since Diglet were primarily intended for agricultural purposes, there were no strict requirements for their potential. Thus, the Diglet sold by Yuga had lower potential, and their prices were the lowest among all the Pokémon available at YoYo Day Care.

Among the townsfolk, wealthier farmers bought higher potential Diglet, while those with limited budgets purchased the lower potential ones. Everyone took the lessons from the Grass-type Pokémon to heart.

Of course, since Diglet was a newly stocked Pokémon, the quantity available was not enough for every household to buy freely. So, there was a limit of one Diglet per family for now, with the option to purchase more when conditions allowed.

With the help of the new Pokémon, Diglet, everyone was more enthusiastic about farming!