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'''Lost Leader Strategy!''' (Japanese: '''ルカリオ！怒りのはどうだん！！''' ''Lucario! {{tt|Wave Bomb|Aura Sphere}} of Anger!!'') is the 66th episode of {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 532nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 7, 2008, and in the United States on July 19, 2008.

The [[Veilstone Gym]] is a {{type|Fighting}} Gym, and therefore Paul brought {{type|Flying}} Pokémon to use {{t|Flying|type advantage}}. Reggie explains that Paul's {{TP|Paul|Murkrow}} had recently [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Honchkrow}} which took out Maylene’s {{p|Meditite}} and {{p|Machoke}} in no time. When Maylene then brought out Lucario, Paul used a {{TP|Paul|Magmar}} as Lucario is part {{type|Steel}} it was defeated just as quickly by Magmar's {{type|Fire}} moves. Maylene acknowledges her poor performance and lack of sync with her Pokémon and says that what Paul said after she gave him his Badge was true. Ash asks what Paul said.

Reggie admits that Paul always had a cruel streak, but Maylene is upset at the memory and runs off, Lucario starting to follow but stopping. Reggie offers to console Maylene and apologizes to Ash about the situation. Brock suggests to find another Gym for the time being but Dawn steps forward and offers to talk to Maylene instead. Lucario leads Dawn and Piplup to the location as Ash wonders what her plan is.

Meanwhile, Reggie asks Ash to battle, wanting to evaluate him as a rival. Ash plans a three-on-three battle, similar to [[DP003|the one Ash and Paul had]], and Ash and {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}} rush out. Reggie notes Chimchar is far happier now that it ever was with Paul as Brock notices that on top of the fireplace mantle are a complete collection of framed Badges from [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]] and six of the seven [[symbol]]s from the Kanto [[Battle Frontier]]. The Frontier Symbols frame is notably missing {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}}'s Brave Symbol. Brock thinks they're Paul’s, but they're actually Reggie’s. Dawn and Maylene arrive in time to watch the battle begin. Ash brings out {{AP|Gligar}}, which comes down on Ash's head. Ash asks Gligar to watch. Ash summons {{AP|Turtwig}} as the first as Reggie summons {{p|Bibarel}}. Turtwig fires {{m|Energy Ball}}, but Bibarel uses {{m|Super Fang}} to negate the attack before using {{m|Secret Power}} to consume Turtwig. Due to the grassy field, the effect puts Turtwig to {{status|sleep}}. Bibarel sends Turtwig flying with {{m|Take Down}}, but it wakes Turtwig. Bibarel charges with Super Fang, but Turtwig dodges and uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Ash mentions his inspiration from [[Gardenia]]'s {{TP|Gardenia|Turtwig}} as Turtwig prepares Energy Ball. Bibarel fires {{m|Ice Beam}}, but Turtwig jumps to dodge and fires Energy Ball, [[fainting|knocking out]] Bibarel.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Veilstone City]] and meet [[Maylene]], the local [[Gym Leader]].

* Reggie reveals some events that happened to [[Paul]].

* Reggie promises to help Ash to teach his {{AP|Staravia}} to use {{m|Brave Bird}}.

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