Chapter 76: Team Rocket’s Second-in-Command! [76] [DDD!]
December Double Drop!---As an "outsider," Deoxys was clearly at a disadvantage due to its lack of familiarity with native Pokémon.
Which made sense.
Even though Deoxys was a Legendary, it hadn't been on Earth for very long.
With over 800 Pokémon species on Earth, some possessing two or even three abilities, the possible combinations numbered in the thousands.
And on top of that, Luo Yuan's Gengar was in its relatively unknown Mega form.
So, it was understandable that Deoxys hadn't anticipated Gengar's Shadow Tag ability.
Pinned by Shadow Tag, Deoxys's Speed Form was deprived of its greatest strength: its unmatched speed.
Although its movement speed was unchanged, it could now only dodge in a limited area around Gengar, drastically reducing its flexibility and range of action.
With Deoxys tethered by Shadow Tag, Luo Yuan seized the moment.
"Now, use Shadow Ball!"
With its speed advantage neutralized and having not yet adjusted to this fighting style, Deoxys was vulnerable—making this the perfect opportunity to strike.