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The second semifinals match of the [[World Coronation Series|Pokémon World Coronation Series]] [[Masters Eight Tournament]] is about to commence, where the winner will earn the right to face Monarch {{an|Leon}} in the finals. At one end of the stadium, [[Goh]] is giving {{Ash}} and his [[Party|team]] words of encouragement, while at the other end, [[Diantha]] is doing the same with {{an|Cynthia}}, believing she | The second semifinals match of the [[World Coronation Series|Pokémon World Coronation Series]] [[Masters Eight Tournament]] is about to commence, where the winner will earn the right to face Monarch {{an|Leon}} in the finals. At one end of the stadium, [[Goh]] is giving {{Ash}} and his [[Party|team]] words of encouragement, while at the other end, [[Diantha]] is doing the same with {{an|Cynthia}}, believing she could be the one to end Leon's unbroken winning streak. To the surprise of the famous actress, Cynthia reveals that she intends to retire from {{pkmn|battle|battling}} once the tournament has ended. | ||
The first {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Alola]] and the {{pkmn|world}}-famous [[Sinnoh]] Champion both enter the battlefield. As per usual, [[Gym guide|Dan]] explains the rules: the match is a six-on-six [[Full Battle]], with no limits to how many times each {{pkmn|Trainer}} is allowed to [[recall|change]] their Pokémon, and each of them may only use one of either [[Dynamax]], [[Mega Evolution]], or [[Z-Move]]s per battle. While the announcer wonders if they will use the same cards they did in the quarterfinals, the two Champions send out their first Pokémon. Ash's choice is his {{AP|Dragonite}}, while Cynthia unexpectedly leads with the {{pkmn|category|Forbidden Pokémon}} {{p|Spiritomb}}. Backstage, Diantha notes that Cynthia has instantly seized control by leading with a Pokémon that no one anticipated. As the signal to start the match is given, Ash orders a {{m|Draco Meteor}} as his first [[move]], only for Dragonite to be struck back by Spiritomb's {{m|Sucker Punch}}. After getting back on its feet, the Dragon Pokémon completes the use of Draco Meteor, scoring a direct hit, but Spiritomb merely shrugs it off and laughs mockingly. Ash's next attack is a {{m|Dragon Claw}}, but Spiritomb stops Dragonite in its tracks by using {{m|Hypnosis}}, causing Dragonite to fall {{status|asleep}}. With Dragonite left vulnerable, Spiritomb proceeds to use a flurry of {{m|Dream Eater}}s, gradually draining away Dragonite's energy. Ash's pleas for his Pokémon to wake up prove fruitless, with the end result of Dragonite being defeated in its sleep without managing to deal any real damage to Cynthia. | The first {{pkmn|Champion}} of [[Alola]] and the {{pkmn|world}}-famous [[Sinnoh]] Champion both enter the battlefield. As per usual, [[Gym guide|Dan]] explains the rules: the match is a six-on-six [[Full Battle]], with no limits to how many times each {{pkmn|Trainer}} is allowed to [[recall|change]] their Pokémon, and each of them may only use one of either [[Dynamax]], [[Mega Evolution]], or [[Z-Move]]s per battle. While the [[announcer]] wonders if they will use the same cards they did in the quarterfinals, the two Champions send out their first Pokémon. Ash's choice is his {{AP|Dragonite}}, while Cynthia unexpectedly leads with the {{pkmn|category|Forbidden Pokémon}} {{p|Spiritomb}}. Backstage, Diantha notes that Cynthia has instantly seized control by leading with a Pokémon that no one anticipated. As the signal to start the match is given, Ash orders a {{m|Draco Meteor}} as his first [[move]], only for Dragonite to be struck back by Spiritomb's {{m|Sucker Punch}}. After getting back on its feet, the Dragon Pokémon completes the use of Draco Meteor, scoring a direct hit, but Spiritomb merely shrugs it off and laughs mockingly. Ash's next attack is a {{m|Dragon Claw}}, but Spiritomb stops Dragonite in its tracks by using {{m|Hypnosis}}, causing Dragonite to fall {{status|asleep}}. With Dragonite left vulnerable, Spiritomb proceeds to use a flurry of {{m|Dream Eater}}s, gradually draining away Dragonite's energy. Ash's pleas for his Pokémon to wake up prove fruitless, with the end result of Dragonite being defeated in its sleep without managing to deal any real damage to Cynthia. | ||
While Ash recalls Dragonite and prepares to send out his next Pokémon, Cynthia abruptly recalls Spiritomb as well. Both Trainers' second Pokémon, {{AP|Gengar}} and {{p|Roserade}}, enter the field simultaneously. Roserade's {{m|Bullet Seed}} fails to do much damage due to being {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|not very effective}}, while Gengar scores a direct hit with {{m|Shadow Ball}}. The next exchange of moves comes in the form of a {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} and a {{m|Leaf Storm}}, with both attacks striking their mark. With Roserade now suffering from a {{status|burn}}, Cynthia recalls it and returns Spiritomb to the battlefield. Yet again, another exchange of attacks is made, this time between a {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} and a Sucker Punch. While both sides suffer super effective damage and get back up, unlike Spiritomb, Gengar ends up falling back down and [[fainting]], increasing Cynthia's lead. | While Ash recalls Dragonite and prepares to send out his next Pokémon, Cynthia abruptly recalls Spiritomb as well. Both Trainers' second Pokémon, {{AP|Gengar}} and {{p|Roserade}}, enter the field simultaneously. Roserade's {{m|Bullet Seed}} fails to do much damage due to being {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|not very effective}}, while Gengar scores a direct hit with {{m|Shadow Ball}}. The next exchange of moves comes in the form of a {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} and a {{m|Leaf Storm}}, with both attacks striking their mark. With Roserade now suffering from a {{status|burn}}, Cynthia recalls it and returns Spiritomb to the battlefield. Yet again, another exchange of attacks is made, this time between a {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} and a Sucker Punch. While both sides suffer super effective damage and get back up, unlike Spiritomb, Gengar ends up falling back down and [[fainting]], increasing Cynthia's lead. | ||