Reasons to Battle with Nidorino

Wow... I didn't know Professor Oak was THIS strong!

Yeah! I'm amazed, too!

Hoho! I guess I never told you two before.

When I was young, I was a serious Pokémon Trainer!

A serious Trainer, huh...

I wonder what it would've been like to know you back then...

That old duff was tough and handsome.

But that was decades ago. He's a shadow of his former self now.

Agatha!

So, you knew Professor Oak back when he was really serious?

Indeed. More than I'd have liked to, actually.

As rivals, we used to battle each other a lot to see which one of us was stronger.

WOW! Professor Oak was rivals with an Elite Four member?

Hahaha, it's a story of the past now!

So that's why you're so good at battling with Nidorino, it's because you've trained a lot over the years!

I was surprised, because Nidorino can't use as many moves as Nidoking.

Oh ho... You've been studying well. I see what the old duff sees in you.

But Pokémon are for battling!

If you want to keep winning, I'd say you ought to evolve your Pokémon.

Hmm... Agatha has a point.

Why haven't you evolved your Nidorino, Professor Oak?

Well...

The main reason is for Pokémon research!

It goes without saying that Nidorino and Nidoking are different Pokémon.

As a researcher, I need to know the strengths and best ways of battling with Nidorino...

AND the best ways of battling with Nidoking!

So, I'm now researching what's great about Nidorino by being partners with him.

Cool!

That's amazing, Professor Oak!

Another reason is...

Actually...never mind!

We should also get stronger by finding our partners' unique strength!

Yeah!

Well, well... I guess you both decided to take it easy like that old duff. Best of luck to you anyway.