(2) I Died And Respawned In Pokémon As A LEVEL 1 WEEDLE, So I Kept Dying Until I Became A DRAGONITE!

Summary

The narrator’s third life begins in a very undignified way: after having been a Level 1 Weedle and then a mighty Dragonite, he’s reborn as an unusually gifted Treecko—and immediately gets carried around in a Pelipper’s pouch like luggage. The modern world is a thousand years beyond the kingdom he once protected, and everyone he loved is long gone. At least the Pelipper is friendly.

In the port city, Treecko wanders into the care of Grandma Akari, who takes him home to her Pokémon nursery. There, he bonds with Akari and her stubborn Skitty, helping the old woman feel less alone—and getting delightfully spoiled with macarons. He eventually leaves for Johto with a handmade bag, a letter, and a pressed flower from Akari. The farewell establishes the story’s central theme: even in a world where he keeps being reborn, love and promises still matter.

At sea, Treecko befriends Ben and his Corphish, whose bizarre fishing skills include hauling up a shiny Feebas just to declare it ugly and throw it back. Egg thieves kidnap the group, but the ordeal leads Treecko to a new companion: a baby Sprigatito, who promptly decides he’s her mother. She’s a jealous, dramatic kitten with a gift for crying on cue, singing badly, and turning every small punishment into a tragedy. Treecko raises her through her evolutions as they encounter new friends and dangers—including a lonely Lapras, a village that has somehow managed to fatten a rock Pokémon, and a handmade Poké Ball maker connected to Treecko’s old life.

The pair grow into Sceptile and Meowscarada, travelling through Johto and beyond. Treecko discovers that the ancient queen he once loved kept faith with him for centuries, and a mysterious time-ripple lets him glimpse her past. He vows to find her and keep the promises they made. Along the way, he trains alongside Scizor, helps friends such as Felix become better Pokémon trainers, and intervenes in a ghostly tragedy involving a boy and his Cofagrigus.

The quieter moments are often as memorable as the battles: Meowscarada sulking over a children’s restaurant meal, getting jealous of other Pokémon, or—after years of pretending to be too grown-up—still needing her father’s reassurance.

The adventure turns into a race to protect the World Tree from two terrifying Shadow Lugia. Treecko reunites with old friends, including an ancient Scyther, and teams up with Mew and three legendary titans. When the battle becomes desperate, he uses an experimental treatment to reach a colossal Mega Sceptile form.

The victory comes at a terrible cost: the tree is dying, and Treecko pours his remaining strength into its heart to save it. Meowscarada refuses to let go, even as his body shrinks and weakens. The tree restores him with ancient Aura, giving him just enough time to finish his journey and meet the queen again.

The ending brings the story back to its emotional core. Treecko and the queen return to the lake where his lives began; he tells her that he was the Beedrill she once remembered as Goldie, and they finally share the last goodbye they’d been denied. Having kept his promises, Treecko later settles in the Dragon Tamer valley. Before his life ends, he says goodbye to Meowscarada, who repeats back all the lessons he taught her and promises to live happily. It’s a tearful, tender conclusion to a life filled with battles, found family, and farewells.

Standout Humor

• Treecko’s self-deprecating “life ladder” of Weedle, Dragonite, and Pelipper lunchbox.
• Corphish’s absurd fishing prowess.
• Sprigatito’s theatrical fake punishments and terrible singing.
• The running joke that Meowscarada may be an imposing adult Pokémon, but she still acts like Treecko’s clingy kitten.

Featured Characters

• Treecko / Sceptile / Mega Sceptile — The reincarnated narrator: powerful, observant, protective, and deeply sentimental beneath his dry humor.
• Sprigatito / Floragato / Meowscarada — His devoted daughter and traveling companion; proud, jealous, theatrical, and brave.
• Queen Alla — Treecko’s beloved from an earlier life, whose long-kept promise drives his journey.
• Akari and Skitty — The kind grandmother and difficult little cat who give Treecko a temporary home.
• Ben and Corphish — Sailor and Pokémon partners whose loyalty is stronger than any boat.
• Strong Arm — A gruff Poké Ball maker with a generous heart.
• The Lapras — A lost young Pokémon who becomes a friend and guide.
• Felix and Yui — Trainers whose rivalry and growth provide some of the story’s lighter battle episodes.
• Scizor — A young fighter who becomes Treecko and Meowscarada’s student and friend.
• Mew, the three titans, and Saraphina — Allies in the fight to protect the World Tree.
• Leo and Cofagrigus — A boy and his Pokémon whose story adds one of the journey’s saddest encounters.