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The majestic forces of {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|SolarBeam}} collide with a vengeance creating an array of light and color. As the dust clears, {{AP|Glalie}} and {{p|Sceptile}} are both announced as [[fainting|unable to battle]]. With both {{Ash}}'s and {{ho|Tyson}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} being simultaneously eliminated, the stage is set for an amazing {{pkmn|battle}}.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is presented with a ran down shack as the employer they are working for directs them to remodel the establishment. [[Jessie]] walks over to the weak structure and it collapses before her eyes. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} is quick to give his seal of approval. [[James]] notices that {{MTR}} is missing.

Tyson decides to choose {{p|Hariyama}} for his third Pokémon choice. Torkoal begins with another Flamethrower attack as Hariyama blasts forward with an {{m|Arm Thrust}} reflecting the Flamethrower attack. {{an|May}} and [[Max]] are surprised that the Flamethrower attack doesn't even damage Hariyama as {{an|Brock}} goes to explain that Hariyama is {{a|Thick Fat|covered with a special fat}} that helps to defend against {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Ice}} attacks. When Hariyama is within range, he strikes down with a {{m|Brick Break}} knocking Torkoal unconscious.

Ash selects {{AP|Corphish}} for his third Pokémon selection. Hariyama goes for another Brick Break attack, slamming into the ground, while Corphish manages to evade the attack. Corphish and Hariyama blast forward with their {{m|Crabhammer}} and {{m|Focus Punch}}. As the two forces clash, an explosion takes place knocking Corphish and Hariyama backwards. After the smoke clears, Corphish is announced as unable to battle leaving Ash with only three additional Pokémon.

The first half of the battle concludes as Meowth waits patiently for Tyson to release his {{TP|Tyson|Meowth}}. [[Morrison]] lectures Ash telling him that he can't lose to anyone else in the tournament since Ash managed to defeat him. Ash agrees with Morrison's statement and asks {{AP|Pikachu}} if he would like to assist him in the second half of the grueling battle. Pikachu approves with the simple gesture.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has happened to come upon the room which holds all the participant's [[Poké Ball]]s. James also adds that since these are tournament Pokémon, that they must be extraordinarily powerful.

The second half of our battle to begin with the battlefield now changing to Rock terrain. Ash calls upon {{AP|Swellow}} for his fourth Pokémon selection as Tyson selects his Hariyama. Swellow thrusts forward with a {{m|Peck}} attack but just as Swellow comes within range, Hariyama grasps onto Swellow and prevents it from moving. Hariyama rotates into the air and slams Swellow down in a {{m|Seismic Toss}}. After a few moments, Swellow recovers and continues on the attack. Hariyama charges for a Focus Punch while Swellow counterattacks with an {{m|Aerial Ace}}. While Hariyama launches its Focus Punch, Swellow briefly goes out of sight and strikes Hariyama in the chest, knocking it out.

Tyson chooses {{p|Donphan}} for his fourth Pokémon. Donphan does not hesitate and begins with a {{m|Sandstorm}} attack. Swellow manages to clear the Sandstorm as Donphan goes into a {{m|Rollout}} attack and propels itself off a nearby boulder hitting Swellow for heavy damage. Donphan goes into another Rollout attack hitting Swellow countless times and each time causing increasing damage. As Donphan moves for one last Rollout attack, Swellow manages to halt Donphan by using both of its legs. Swellow then grasps onto Donphan and launches it towards the ground. Donphan crashes into the ground and is announced as unable to battle. Swellow seals an impressive victory leaving Tyson with only two more available Pokémon.

A solitary Poké Ball rotates from Tyson's hand, as {{p|Metagross}} is called upon by Tyson. Metagross begins the battle with a {{m|Psychic}} attack, freezing Swellow in place. Swellow manages to break free of the Psychic attack and blasts forward with a devastating {{m|Quick Attack}}. As the two forces clash, Swellow is thrust backwards taking the full damage from its own attack. Metagross continues with a {{m|Hyper Beam}} knocking Swellow out of the match.

Ash does not hesitate in this competition and chooses {{AP|Grovyle}} for his fifth Pokémon. Grovyle is eager to battle as it closes in on Metagross and begins with a barrage of {{m|Bullet Seed}}. While Grovyle continues with its Bullet Seed attack, Metagross launches a Hyper Beam attack. Grovyle evades the attack and continues with its Bullet Seed attack. Grovyle launches forward for a {{m|Leaf Blade}} attack but Metagross manages to recover and counterattack with a {{m|Meteor Mash}} knocking Grovyle unconscious and unable to battle.

Ash selects his faithful companion Pikachu for his final attack. Pikachu bolts forward with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack hitting directly but proving to take no effect on Metagross. Metagross retaliates with a Psychic attack but Pikachu manages to avoid the psychokinesis waves and uses {{m|Iron Tail}}. Thereafter, it grasps onto Metagross's body and delivers an electrifying {{m|Thunder}} through Metagross's body, knocking Metagross out of the competition. This magnificent victory leaves both Tyson and Ash with only one Pokémon selection.

Tyson calls upon his Meowth for the sixth selection. Team Rocket's Meowth calls out cheering for Tyson's Meowth. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is managing to collect the participant's Poké Balls, their employer smashes through the door with uncontrollable anger.

Pikachu launches another Thunderbolt attack as Meowth begins with its own Thunderbolt. Pikachu continues with a Thunder attack while Meowth responds with Thunderbolt. Following the clash of both abilities, the stadium fills with fray electrical energy. Ash decides to take the battle into close range with a Quick Attack. Meowth creates a state of confusion by creating duplicates of itself with {{m|Double Team}}. The two Pokémon clash with Iron Tail attacks as both Pokémon aren't giving much distance between each other. Meowth and Pikachu clash once more with Meowth's {{m|Slash}} and Pikachu's Quick Attack. Pikachu launches a devastating Thunder attack as Meowth once more defends against the attack with a Thunderbolt. Pikachu thrusts forward with its Iron Tail attack as Meowth counterattacks with its own Iron Tail. Both attacks hit directly as both sides take heavy damage. Both Pokémon struggle to continue the battle both panting for air. After a fierce standoff, Pikachu collapses to the ground and Tyson advances to the next round. Both Trainers gather in the middle of the battlefield and congratulate each other. Morrison managed to become emotionally attached to the battle as much as Ash.

Team Rocket are on the escape from the old man employer as Meowth shouts out. Jessie and James turn around with delight of sighting their faithful companion, Meowth. The employer finally catches up with Team Rocket and thrusts forward with a hard punch blasting Team Rocket off like a brilliant star.

The Hoenn championship finally concludes with Tyson announced as the [[Pokémon Champion|Tournament Victor]]. May is surprised that Tyson actually managed to claim first place. Brock regains a sense of battle pride and grows interested in participating in battling once more.

* The dub title comes from the phrase "at the end of the day".

* Brock incorrectly refers to {{p|Metagross}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}} as {{m|SolarBeam}} in the dub.

* In the Italian dub, during the first 10 minutes of this episode, all voices and all audio effects (except Italian voice actors' voices) are lower than normal. This problem is later solved.

* When Pikachu's Thunder and Meowth's Thunderbolt collide, the commentator remarks about the two colliding Thunderbolts.