It was Speed Forme!
How was that possible?!
Those two Orbs were clearly still sitting safely in the base on Five Island!
The Energy Amplifier had not been activated either!
From the beginning until now, even when he was about to be hit by a move, Giovanni's expression had not changed in the slightest. Yet when he saw Individual Three in Speed Forme, his face changed drastically.
This was unreasonable—no, it contradicted the research data!
Giovanni still trusted the scientists on his team. Although their experimental results had mostly failed, the reasons for those failures had not been their fault.
Moreover, the fact that Deoxys varied depending on the region was right before his eyes. Giovanni had witnessed it personally. Otherwise, why would he have gone to such lengths to search Hoenn for two shattered stones?
Could there be another substitute?
Giovanni's mind worked quickly. Though he had been somewhat incredulous at first sight, he regained his composure within two seconds, although a grave expression appeared on his face.
As what he considered the strongest cosmic Pokémon, Deoxys relied on its ability to freely shift between various Formes, each with its own advantages.
Normal Forme, which balanced attack, defense, and speed.
Attack Forme, which emphasized offensive power.
Defense Forme, which possessed astonishing defensive capabilities.
And Speed Forme, whose agility exceeded ordinary imagination.
They were what made a Pokémon like Deoxys terrifyingly powerful!
If Deoxys's Ability in the games had not been the useless Intimidate, but something like Darmanitan's or Aegislash's Stance Change, its usage rate would surely have risen drastically.
Unfortunately, that could not be changed.
Back to the matter at hand.
Giovanni quickly got back to his feet. Ignoring the two Pokémon behind him that had already collapsed, he watched Heiduo, who had once again opened a gap of