Sawyer: Difference between revisions

In the [[XY128|following episode]], utilizing the destroyed battlefield to hamper Pikachu's movements, Aegislash was able to lower Pikachu's attack when it used King's Shield to counter Iron Tail, then going on the offensive and scoring consecutive hits with Sacred Sword. However, Pikachu managed to use one of the logs chopped up by Sacred Sword to stop King's Shield from completing, before knocking it out with Thunderbolt. With Sawyer now down three Pokémon, the battlefield changed, while Sawyer sent out his newly-evolved {{p|Salamence}} to battle [[Ash's Noivern]]. After taking a hit from {{m|Boomburst}}, Salamence's {{m|Dragon Rush}} overpowered Noivern's {{m|Dragon Claw}}. It then used {{m|Incinerate}} to get Noivern close, where it then hit it with {{m|Dragon Tail}}. Noivern then used Boomburst again to counter Incinerate, using the smoke to try and hit Salamence with {{m|Acrobatics}}. Knowing Noivern's ability to see through dust and smoke, Sawyer quickly ordered Salamence to use {{m|Protect}}, and then Dragon Rush to counter Acrobatics, resulting in a tie between the two. Sawyer then chose Slurpuff as his 5th Pokémon, while Ash chose Goodra, whom Sawyer had never battled before, and as such, didn't have any data on its strengths and strategies. Slurpuff's {{m|Flamethrower}} and Goodra's Ice Beam collided evenly, as Slurpuff hit it with {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}. Slurpuff then used {{m|Fairy Wind}}, but Goodra countered with {{m|Bide}}, Slurpuff limiting the damage with {{m|Cotton Guard}}. Slurpuff then unleashed a constant Flamethrower stream, while Goodra used Bide once more. Sawyer was shocked to see that Goodra had held on after such a powerful attack, and caused the battle to end with another double knockout after Bide and Fairy Wind collided. Down to his last Pokémon, Sawyer sent out Sceptile, while Ash sent Pikachu back out. Sceptile stopped Pikachu's Quick Attack with {{m|Leaf Storm}}, but then took a hit from Thunderbolt. After a stalemate between Iron Tail and {{m|Leaf Blade}}, Sceptile defeated Pikachu with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}. Ash sent out Greninja as his final Pokémon, sparking a final showdown between the two Pokémon, whose rivalry had only escalated with time. After a brief struggle, Greninja transformed into Ash-Greninja, while Sawyer Mega Evolved Sceptile. Despite Mega Sceptile taking a huge hit from {{m|Aerial Ace}}, Sawyer seemed to match Ash move for move, hitting Ash-Greninja twice with Leaf Storm. Ash-Greninja managed to avoid what would have been a decisive Frenzy Plant, and then using Double Team, before absorbing all of the clones into {{m|Water Shuriken}}, causing the move to grow in size, allowing it to easily push past Leaf Storm, and give Ash the win. Despite the loss, Sawyer felt no disappointment, or ill-will towards Ash, expressing his desire to keep on getting stronger and gaining more experience, so that he could continue to grow as a Trainer and eventually surpass Ash, shaking Ash's hand in a friendly respect.

In [[XY132]], following the conclusion of Ash and Alain's battle, and Team Flare's attack on Lumiose City, Sawyer and Sceptile worked with Tierno, Trevor, and Shauna, along with each of their starter Pokémon in an attempt to fight of the roots that were destroying the city. The four then worked alongside their Pokémon to provide relief supplies to survivors. They then all witnessed Lysandre's proclamation to the entire world about Team Flare, Zygarde, and their goals.