Team Rocket's Second-in-Command!

Mega Beedrill and Mega Gengar stood locked in a tense standoff.

Compared to Sabrina, who had previously used Mega Alakazam to battle Luo Yuan, Giovanni was far more knowledgeable about Mega Evolution.

And he was fully aware of Mega Gengar's ability: Shadow Tag. This much was clear from Beedrill's noticeably cautious movement since Gengar's Mega Evolution.

The tension didn't last long.

With Mega Beedrill still under the effects of Curse, its health was steadily draining.

Time was running out for Giovanni and his Beedrill.

Recognizing this, Giovanni decisively raised his hand. "Beedrill, use X-Scissor!"

"Bzzz!"

With a high-pitched hum, Beedrill shot forward like an arrow, its wings buzzing at a feverish pitch.

Beedrill's already impressive speed had practically doubled post-Mega Evolution, closing the gap between it and Dragapult's speed.

Its afterimage was still visible in its starting position when Beedrill's true form appeared directly in front of Gengar.