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Ash has Pikachu begin with {{m|Quick Attack}} and Electivire counters with Fire Punch. Pikachu dodges and uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, however Electivire takes no damage. Volkner commands an Ice Punch, and Pikachu dodges again and uses another Thunderbolt but to no avail. Dawn asks Flint what's happening, and Flint explains that Electivire has the [[ability]] {{a|Motor Drive}} which absorbs all {{type2|Electric}} attacks used against it and renders them useless. Realizing that Electric attacks won't work Ash orders an {{m|Iron Tail}}, however Electivire quickly dodges and starts to run around the battlefield at high speed. Volkner tells Ash that Motor Drive takes all the power from Electric attacks and uses it to increase Electivire's [[speed]] before ordering a Fire Punch. Pikachu tries to dodge but Electivire is too fast and Fire Punch scores a direct-hit. Brock and Flint note that Ash is in a tricky position, as going up close puts it in danger from Fire Punch and Ice Punch and it can't attack from far away due to Thunderbolt having no effect. Electivire is told to use Ice Punch and it hits, however luck is on Ash's side as Pikachu's {{a|Static}} ability is triggered, {{status|Paralysis|paralysing}} Electivire. It tries to run up and hit Pikachu with Ice Punch, however the paralysis stops it and Pikachu dodges. Another Ice Punch is attempted, however Pikachu uses Iron Tail to counter and when the attacks meet, Electivire receives another dose of static leaving it stumbling. Another Ice Punch is commanded by Volkner and Ash, knowing that Electivire is now far slower than before, commands another Iron Tail which hits Electivire in the face and knocks it out, giving Ash the victory. Volkner recalls Electivire and notes that he is enjoying this battle, while Flint notes that Volkner is just warming up.