If you really think about it, Team Rainbow Rocket is pretty damn threatening.

In the very universe this evil organisation thrived, Giovanni, the mastermind behind Pokémon’s smuggling ring composed a team of villains from other universes where they achieved their goal.

Still not scary enough? Well, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. What goes on behind the scenes is another story. How exactly do they find their recruits?

“So, how long’re we gonna subject the little scamp to this?” Archie asked, “they look pretty battered up if you ask me.”

“Until they give in to the mesmerisation and submit,” Giovanni answered, his tone cold, “that may take as quick as an hour, or as long as five months.”

Bound in a chair, they watched as your eyes kept to the television in the sickly colourful room, which piqued Maxie’s curiosity.

“Remind me, what is the containment chamber so… vibrant for?” He inquired.

“It puts people at ease,” Giovanni explained, “makes them think we’re the good guys, but I’m sure you all know by now that its quite the contrary.”

“Fascinating.” Cyrus noted.

“Indeed.” Ghetsis agreed, his red eye glinting with evil as Lysandre looked on.