"So let me get this straight." Guzma said with a hint of annoyance. "You want me to be part of Alola's Elite Four, but first you want to test me in a battle?"

"You're not scared, are you?" Ash asked.

"Guzma doesn't do scared!" Guzma argued.

"Then it's a one on one." Ash said, standing with confidence.

"Fine by me." Guzma said. "Come on out Pinsir!"

"Leavanny I choose you!" Ash called out.

"Pinsir use Stone Edge!"

"Leavanny use String Shot!"

Leavanny twirled between the jutting rocks as they wrapped Pinsir up in the thick silk.

"Pinsir use Storm Throw!"

"Leavanny use Energy Ball!"

Pinsir struggled to break free as the attack from Leavanny traveled down the string shot, striking Pinsir into the air.

"Now use X-Scissor!"

"Pinsir use your X-Scissor!"

Pinsir burst through the string shot holding him as he clamped down on Leavanny.

"Time to use our new trick." Ash said.

"Couldn't have said it better myself." Guzma countered, as his necklace shined. "Pinsir, let's go to the next level!"

Ash watched in shock as Pinsir evolved, its shell breaking apart as wings spurted from the back, its horns growing rapidly, as it took to the skies.

"Leavanny use Savage Spinout!"

Leavanny spun between Pinsir's horns, knocking the flying bug off balance as he swooped back around.

"Leavanny finish this with String Shot!"

"Pinsir use Stone Edge!"

Leavanny's silk shot at incredible speeds, encasing Pinsir at an amazing pace before they slammed the mega evolved bug into the ground.

"Pinsir is unable to battle! The winner is Leavanny!" Rotomdex exclaimed, proud for having gotten so many great photos.

"Guzma, you did great, and you were always my first choice for the elite four, having turned yourself and all of Team Skull around." Ash said walking up. "You along with Illima of Melemele Island are the first half of my chosen team."