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At the lake front, Reggie thanks Ash for coming and explains that part of the reason that he asked for the battle is how alike Ash and Paul are. Both are intent in growing strong alongside their Pokémon, only their training methods differ and that as a full battle between them is inevitable it's a good time for them both to compare each other's strengths and weaknesses. Just then Olivier arrives in a balloon... only it's not just a balloon but a portable scoreboard. Helping him man the scoreboard and make the necessary changes as the match progresses are Team Rocket, once again wearing fool-proof disguises. | At the lake front, Reggie thanks Ash for coming and explains that part of the reason that he asked for the battle is how alike Ash and Paul are. Both are intent in growing strong alongside their Pokémon, only their training methods differ and that as a full battle between them is inevitable it's a good time for them both to compare each other's strengths and weaknesses. Just then Olivier arrives in a balloon... only it's not just a balloon but a portable scoreboard. Helping him man the scoreboard and make the necessary changes as the match progresses are Team Rocket, once again wearing fool-proof disguises. | ||
Now the match is about to begin and Olivier officially states the rules; the battle will be a full battle, six-on-six with substitutions freely allowed on both side. Coin Toss is used to decide who goes first, and Ash wins meaning he gets to choose his Pokémon before Paul. Ash sends out Buizel first, and Paul sends out his {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}. The referee begins the match... only for Ash to instantly recall Buizel, similar to how Paul recalled his first Pokémon during the match against Brandon when he didn't like the type-matchup. Ash | Now the match is about to begin and Olivier officially states the rules; the battle will be a full battle, six-on-six with substitutions freely allowed on both side. Coin Toss is used to decide who goes first, and Ash wins meaning he gets to choose his Pokémon before Paul. Ash sends out Buizel first, and Paul sends out his {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}. The referee begins the match... only for Ash to instantly recall Buizel, similar to how Paul recalled his first Pokémon during the match against Brandon when he didn't like the type-matchup. Ash apologizes to Buizel and promises he'll call on it soon, and sends out Gliscor to replace him. Ash reminds Paul that he [[DP081|encountered Gliscor before]] when it was still a {{p|Gligar}} but Paul remains silent, choosing not to engage in conversation with his rival. | ||
The battle then begins properly as Ash orders Gliscor to use {{m|Sand-Attack}}, and Gliscor sends a lot of sand towards Torterra, clouding its vision. Reggie commends Ash on the smart move, as Brock notes that Ash has seen Torterra in battle before and therefore knows many of its strengths. Paul orders {{m|Giga Drain}}, however the energy-sapping tentacles plunge into the ground, missing a now flying Gliscor completely. Brock and Reggie agree that Paul probably intended Giga Drain to miss to try and lull Ash into a false sense of security and let down his guard. Ash then has Gliscor use {{m|X-Scissor}} on Torterra and it scores a direct hit, and as it's a {{type2|Bug}} move it causes a fair bit of damage against Torterra but the Continent Pokémon is able to take it. | The battle then begins properly as Ash orders Gliscor to use {{m|Sand-Attack}}, and Gliscor sends a lot of sand towards Torterra, clouding its vision. Reggie commends Ash on the smart move, as Brock notes that Ash has seen Torterra in battle before and therefore knows many of its strengths. Paul orders {{m|Giga Drain}}, however the energy-sapping tentacles plunge into the ground, missing a now flying Gliscor completely. Brock and Reggie agree that Paul probably intended Giga Drain to miss to try and lull Ash into a false sense of security and let down his guard. Ash then has Gliscor use {{m|X-Scissor}} on Torterra and it scores a direct hit, and as it's a {{type2|Bug}} move it causes a fair bit of damage against Torterra but the Continent Pokémon is able to take it. | ||
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Paul's second Pokémon is [[Paul#On hand|Weavile]], and after making sure Staraptor is ok to battle Ash tells him to begin with {{m|Quick Attack}}. Staraptor gets the hit in, and Paul then has Weavile use {{m|Swords Dance}}. Dawn asks what Swords Dance does, and Reggie explains that it increases Attack power, making Weavile far stronger than normal. Ash calls for an {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and Paul counters this by ordering {{m|Blizzard}}. The {{type2|Ice}} move hits Staraptor hard, and Paul then has Weavile use {{m|Metal Claw}}. Staraptor flies low and Weavile jumps onto his back, shocking everyone. Weavile then slashes Staraptor's back and jumps off as the Predator Pokémon crashes to the ground. Paul orders Weavile to go after Staraptor with another Metal Claw, and Ash has Staraptor use {{m|Close Combat}}. Staraptor and Weavile trade blows, but Staraptor is able to gain the advantage and sends Weavile flying, having suffered a lot of damage from the {{type2|Fighting}} move. Staraptor maintains the assault, and Paul orders a Blizzard while Ash calls for Brave Bird. Staraptor flies out of range of the Blizzard and scores a direct hit with Brave Bird. Although Staraptor suffers from the [[recoil]], Weavile comes out of it far worse off and after despite its efforts collapses to the ground [[unable to battle]]. Olivier rules Weavile as out of the battle and Ash, now with the advantage, commends a battered Staraptor on a fantastic performance but knows better than to get too confident over this win. Ash also knows that Staraptor took a real beating and recalls it for some rest. | Paul's second Pokémon is [[Paul#On hand|Weavile]], and after making sure Staraptor is ok to battle Ash tells him to begin with {{m|Quick Attack}}. Staraptor gets the hit in, and Paul then has Weavile use {{m|Swords Dance}}. Dawn asks what Swords Dance does, and Reggie explains that it increases Attack power, making Weavile far stronger than normal. Ash calls for an {{m|Aerial Ace}}, and Paul counters this by ordering {{m|Blizzard}}. The {{type2|Ice}} move hits Staraptor hard, and Paul then has Weavile use {{m|Metal Claw}}. Staraptor flies low and Weavile jumps onto his back, shocking everyone. Weavile then slashes Staraptor's back and jumps off as the Predator Pokémon crashes to the ground. Paul orders Weavile to go after Staraptor with another Metal Claw, and Ash has Staraptor use {{m|Close Combat}}. Staraptor and Weavile trade blows, but Staraptor is able to gain the advantage and sends Weavile flying, having suffered a lot of damage from the {{type2|Fighting}} move. Staraptor maintains the assault, and Paul orders a Blizzard while Ash calls for Brave Bird. Staraptor flies out of range of the Blizzard and scores a direct hit with Brave Bird. Although Staraptor suffers from the [[recoil]], Weavile comes out of it far worse off and after despite its efforts collapses to the ground [[unable to battle]]. Olivier rules Weavile as out of the battle and Ash, now with the advantage, commends a battered Staraptor on a fantastic performance but knows better than to get too confident over this win. Ash also knows that Staraptor took a real beating and recalls it for some rest. | ||
Paul sends out Electabuzz next while Ash sends out Grotle. As {{type2|Electric}} moves don't work very well against Grass-types, Ash doesn't know what Paul is thinking and has Grotle use {{m|Energy Ball}}. Paul has Electabuzz use {{m|Light Screen}} and Electabuzz sets up a barrier which the Energy Ball smashes against. Brock explains to Dawn that a Light Screen helps to defend against [[Special move|special attacks]] like Energy Ball, cutting down their power by half. Now the Light Screen is set up, Paul substitutes Electabuzz with Honchkrow, a much better type-matchup against Grotle. Brock tells Reggie that Grotle [[DP100|battled against]] Honchkrow before, and it was that battle that caused {{p|Turtwig}} to [[evolve]]. Grotle is determined to defeat Honchkrow to make up for the defeat it suffered after evolving, and Ash decides to leave it in, determined to show Paul and Honchkrow how much Grotle has improved since then. Everyone else knows this is a huge mistake on Ash's part, Paul especially. {{m|Night Slash}} is used by Honchkrow, and although Grotle tries to stand up to it the hit is still powerful. Ash orders Grotle to use Energy Ball, however Honchkrow is shielded by the Light Screen making him and Dawn | Paul sends out Electabuzz next while Ash sends out Grotle. As {{type2|Electric}} moves don't work very well against Grass-types, Ash doesn't know what Paul is thinking and has Grotle use {{m|Energy Ball}}. Paul has Electabuzz use {{m|Light Screen}} and Electabuzz sets up a barrier which the Energy Ball smashes against. Brock explains to Dawn that a Light Screen helps to defend against [[Special move|special attacks]] like Energy Ball, cutting down their power by half. Now the Light Screen is set up, Paul substitutes Electabuzz with Honchkrow, a much better type-matchup against Grotle. Brock tells Reggie that Grotle [[DP100|battled against]] Honchkrow before, and it was that battle that caused {{p|Turtwig}} to [[evolve]]. Grotle is determined to defeat Honchkrow to make up for the defeat it suffered after evolving, and Ash decides to leave it in, determined to show Paul and Honchkrow how much Grotle has improved since then. Everyone else knows this is a huge mistake on Ash's part, Paul especially. {{m|Night Slash}} is used by Honchkrow, and although Grotle tries to stand up to it the hit is still powerful. Ash orders Grotle to use Energy Ball, however Honchkrow is shielded by the Light Screen making him and Dawn realizes that Light Screen can be passed on to other Pokémon. With the type-advantage and the Light Screen, Brock tells Dawn that Paul is trying to overwhelm Ash as Honchkrow is told to use {{m|Haze}} which surrounds Grotle. Normally when Paul battles its to polish up his Pokémon's moves or to increase their power but this battle is different... Paul is going for the win. As Grotle continues to struggle badly against Honchkrow, Reggie explains that Paul has worked out Ash's battle style which is allowing him to keep the pressure on Ash. Grotle is exhausted by now, so Ash has it use {{m|Synthesis}}. As Grotle regains its energy, Paul tells Honchkrow to use {{m|Sky Attack}}. Honchkrow begins glowing and makes a direct line for Grotle. Ash has Grotle use {{m|Rock Climb}} to try and counter, and the attacks collide obscuring both Pokémon, however Honchkrow flies clear while Grotle has been knocked out. Olivier rules Grotle as being unable to battle, and Ash recalls it as Paul recalls Honchkrow. Reggie notes on Ash's poor judgment when using Synthesis as healing moves have the disadvantage of leaving a Pokémon open to attack and a trainer should make note of the opponent's condition before using one or leave themselves wide open to attack. Brock concurs, knowing that Ash's wish to have Grotle defeat Honchkrow clouded his judgment. | ||
Now it's time for both trainers to select their next Pokémon, and Pikachu lets Ash know he's ready to go up next. Ash can see his partner is determined to help defeat Paul and sends him into the battle. Paul sends in a Pokémon that is a surprise to everyone... {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}, evolved from his {{p|Magmar}}. Down one of his Pokémon and feeling the pressure piling on, Ash prepares to take on Magmortar... | Now it's time for both trainers to select their next Pokémon, and Pikachu lets Ash know he's ready to go up next. Ash can see his partner is determined to help defeat Paul and sends him into the battle. Paul sends in a Pokémon that is a surprise to everyone... {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}, evolved from his {{p|Magmar}}. Down one of his Pokémon and feeling the pressure piling on, Ash prepares to take on Magmortar... | ||