"Psywave!"
"Confuse Ray!"
"Psybeam!"
At Dian's three rapid commands, three beams carrying the effects of poison, confusion, and paralysis engulfed Banette.
The Magic Coat surrounding Banette, which could repel all status effects, and its powerful Ghost-type energy were instantly breached.
At the sight, Pheobe's somewhat thin lips trembled slightly before she finally shook her head.
So that was it. A technique from Koga of the Elite Four.
Before Banette could regain its senses, it fell into confusion again. Poisonous bubbles and electrical sparks of paralysis kept flashing over its body, leaving it able to do nothing but groan unconsciously. "Ba... nette..."
Dian's expression relaxed. "It's over."
He swept his hand, and Misdreavus flashed forward, turning into a mass of black vapor that swallowed Banette. The dark mist churned violently, then abruptly settled, and an unconscious Banette fell through the air onto the ground.
"Mis!!"
As the dark mist rolled, Misdreavus reappeared. She covered her mouth and laughed happily, announcing her victory.
Pheobe took out a Poké Ball and recalled Banette. Just as she was about to say something, an imposing Growlithe sprang out of the distant white mist with a sudden "Awoo!" At the same time, a mysterious, eerie Dusknoir appeared beside it, with a crimson eye, a bulky body, and a gaping maw said to lead to the Spirit World. "Noir—!"
Its deep, sinister voice abruptly rang out, seemingly conveying something.
"..." Pheobe put away her Poké Ball while nodding in response. Beside her, Dian looked thoughtful. It seemed the rumors were true: Ghost Elite Pheobe really did possess the special ability to understand Ghost-type Pokémon.
At last, she waved her hand, and Dusknoir vanished into thin air again.
Only then did Pheobe speak calmly. "Dian, it seems certain people still haven't given up on stealing the Hoenn Orbs."