Leo’s heart pounded. That wasn’t a real Pokémon. He checked its summary. Type: Ghost/Dark. Ability: — Boosts power when no other Pokémon in party are alive.

By the time he reached Veilstone City, his entire team was wrong. His starter, Infernape, had grown black fur and flaming shackles on its wrists. (Scorched Monkey). Fire/Psychic. It would occasionally use a move Leo didn't select, staring directly at the screen as if waiting for an answer.

“No hay vuelta atrás. Has roto la regla del intercambio. Ahora eres el único comerciante. Y el único cliente.”

“There is no turning back. You have broken the rule of trade. Now you are the only merchant. And the only customer.”