Chapter 466 - 465: The Pursuit of the Scolipede Swarm
In summary, the current Sneasel already has sufficient power and has met Cain's standards. If it manages to evolve at this point, it would be perfect.
As for the Black Sludge, it was an idea Cain came up with on the spot.
This item is extremely powerful as it allows Poison-type Pokémon to continuously recover health while holding it, essentially giving them a special ability akin to Breloom's.
Though Breloom heals more when severely poisoned, the Black Sludge's effect is constant. Even so, the value of this item is incredibly high.
Additionally, this item not only provides health recovery but also enhances the Poison-type moves of the Pokémon. Cain specifically chose it for his Skorupi and Haunter, the only two Poison-types currently on his team.
With the Black Sludge, their combat abilities could significantly improve.
These two items, the Razor Claw and Black Sludge, are the best Cain could find now to strengthen his Pokémon.
"The remaining resources will be exchanged for these two items, and the rest will be converted into Pokédollars. I'll also have someone deliver them to you, along with the three elixirs, in the forest outside Littleroot Town. It'll have an exclusive mark from our shadow unit; you just need to meet him there," Umbra said coldly.
"Understood!" Cain replied.
"Be careful..."
After those words, Umbra hung up the call.