Alex Trent wasn't a hero. He was a 30-year-old burnout who was better at catching virtual Pokémon than he was at facing his own past. That all changes when he wakes up in the body of his teenage self, in the very world he used for his escape—a world now visceral, dangerous, and real.

Armed with a common Pidgey and an uncommon knowledge of events yet to come, Alex starts a journey he's rehearsed a hundred times in the games. But as he crosses paths with the iconic faces of his favorite franchise—Ash, Misty, Gary—he discovers his arrival was no accident. A dark ritual has set events in motion, a shadowy new leader has taken the reins of Team Rocket, and his own quest is entangled in a conspiracy far bigger than just collecting gym badges.

A blend of humor, intense rivalry, and fledgling alliances guides him forward. But in a world where every move is tracked by a mysterious "System" and his own interventions could shatter the future, Alex must become the master he always pretended to be. His journey isn't just about winning the league—it's about survival, and finding the answers that might lead him home

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I will also be posting this story on Royal Road.

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