Xia Chi was still a little surprised that Fantina had brought out a Shadow Tag and Perish Song strategy in this match.
It wasn't that he was so conceited as to think only he could develop new strategies.
It was because Fantina had only obtained Gengar's Mega Stone a day ago.
Forget mastering it-simply figuring out all of Mega Gengar's capabilities would have been an impressive accomplishment.
Yet even under those circumstances, she had immediately connected [Shadow Tag] with [Perish Song], a move that was rarely used in real life.
He could only say the chat was right-
You trainers who use Ghost-type Pokémon all play dirty!
Xia Chi, master of dirty tactics, grumbled inwardly.
Back to the battlefield.
Was this Perish Song a profitable play for Fantina?
Absolutely!
As long as Mega Gengar held out until the Perish Song countdown ended, even if Mawile beat Mega Gengar down to a sliver of health, she would still come out well ahead!
Because Mega Evolution wasn't the only resource Valerie had poured into ensuring that Mawile, her trump card, could perform to perfection.
There were also Mr. Mime's [Trick Room] and [Light Screen], two moves that had practically cost Mr. Mime a life to set up!
On the surface, it was a one-for-one trade.
In terms of resources, it was a one-for-two!
Valerie understood this perfectly well too. Her lovely eyes sharpened as she made her decision-
I have to take down Mega Gengar before [Perish Song]'s countdown reaches zero!
This wasn't an impossible task.
After all, Mega Gengar wasn't the only Pokémon that had gained a powerful Ability!
"Mawile, charge in! Iron Head!"
Mega Mawile moved at her command.
"Waaa-"
Under Trick Room, the two Pokémon's speeds had been reversed.
Mega Mawile erupted with terrifying speed that belied that small