The second wave of Rogue Megas, and the difficulty goes up a notch: level 41, faster opponents and, for the first time, reinforcements and decoys. Here is how to handle each of them, in whatever order you prefer.
- Missions
- 16 to 18 (in the order of your choice)
- Rogue Mega level
- 41
- Recommended level
- 40 and above
- Rewards
- Beedrillite, Hawluchanite, Banettite
Mission 16: Rogue Mega Beedrill
The first one buzzes above Vert Sector 5, very close to Hotel Z.
Mega Beedrill
Mega Beedrill charges across the arena with Lunge, which hurts a lot. It also calls in several Kakuna as reinforcements: they get in the way of your movement and soak up your attacks. Take them out quickly with an area-of-effect move if you have one; otherwise ignore them and stay mobile.
Its charged attack is a homing Pin Missile: the stingers follow you. Run in an arc, perpendicular to their trajectory, rather than straight ahead. Weaknesses: Fire, Flying, Psychic and Rock.
Reward: Beedrillite
Mission 17: Rogue Mega Hawlucha
This winged wrestler is going after passersby in Magenta Sector 3.
Mega Hawlucha
Mega Hawlucha is fast and physical: it rushes you and your Pokémon with Brick Break and Air Slash, and occasionally slips in a Flying Press. Its charged attack is a giant Flying Press: it leaps very high then comes down, causing a shock wave around the point of impact. As soon as it takes off, get as far away as you can.
Fighting and Flying, it fears Psychic, Electric, Ice, Flying and Fairy. Kadabra, Ampharos or an Ice-type Pokémon from Zone 12 will do the job.
Reward: Hawluchanite
Mission 18: Rogue Mega Banette
The last one haunts Jaune Sector 9.
Mega Banette
From the start, Mega Banette uses Double Team: several copies appear and all fire Shadow Balls. The real Banette hides among them and alternates Phantom Force (it vanishes then strikes) and Confuse Ray. Aim at the one that really takes the hits: the copies disappear when they are hit. Its charged attack is a rush with Shadow Claw: dodge sideways at the last moment.
Pure Ghost, it only fears Ghost and Dark. Mega Absol, Sableye or a Ghost-type Pokémon from Zone 4 are all fitting.
Reward: Banettite
What’s next?
Back at Hotel Z, Vinnie tells you your next qualifying match opponent: Nivis, the leader of the Fists of Justice. But a nasty surprise awaits you at the Dojo… Continue in chapter 7.
