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==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Accompanied by [[Nanu]], [[Acerola]] enters the empty [[Ruins of Abundance]] and leaves an offering of {{Berries}}. Later, {{Ash}}, with the [[Rockium Z]] equipped to his [[Z-Ring]], challenges Nanu to a [[Island challenge|grand trial]] {{pkmn|battle}}. At the battlefield, Acerola wishes Ash good luck as she takes her position as the [[Battle judge|referee]]. It is revealed that in order for Ash to clear the [[Ula'ula Island]] grand trial, he must defeat three of Nanu's Pokémon with only one of his. Ash uses {{AP|Lycanroc}} and tells the judgmental Nanu that Lycanroc is motivated. | Accompanied by [[Nanu]], [[Acerola]] enters the empty [[Ruins of Abundance]] and leaves an offering of {{Berries}}. Later, {{Ash}}, with the [[Rockium Z]] equipped to his [[Z-Power Ring]], challenges Nanu to a [[Island challenge|grand trial]] {{pkmn|battle}}. At the battlefield, Acerola wishes Ash good luck as she takes her position as the [[Battle judge|referee]]. It is revealed that in order for Ash to clear the [[Ula'ula Island]] grand trial, he must defeat three of Nanu's Pokémon with only one of his. Ash uses {{AP|Lycanroc}} and tells the judgmental Nanu that Lycanroc is motivated. | ||
[[File:SM077 Ash VS Nanu.png|thumb|left|230px|Ash facing Nanu]] | [[File:SM077 Ash VS Nanu.png|thumb|left|230px|Ash facing Nanu]] | ||
Nanu calls out his {{p|Krookodile}}, but Lycanroc remains unfazed by its opponent's {{a|Intimidate}} [[Ability]]. When Acerola calls for the match to begin, Nanu starts off with {{m|Mud-Slap}}, which Lycanroc avoids, only to fall into a {{m|Sand Tomb}}. Krookodile uses another Mud-Slap, and Lycanroc's eyes turn red after its fur is dirtied. This time, however, it simply jumps out of the Sand Tomb, and its eyes return to normal as it shakes off the mud. Ash tries to order Lycanroc to use {{m|Accelerock}}, but he remembers Krookodile used {{m|Counter}} to defeat Lycanroc [[SM074|last time]]. He opts to use {{m|Rock Throw}} instead, but Krookodile destroys it with its tail. Ash repeats the [[move]], but Krookodile uses the same tactic to defend itself. | Nanu calls out his {{p|Krookodile}}, but Lycanroc remains unfazed by its opponent's {{a|Intimidate}} [[Ability]]. When Acerola calls for the match to begin, Nanu starts off with {{m|Mud-Slap}}, which Lycanroc avoids, only to fall into a {{m|Sand Tomb}}. Krookodile uses another Mud-Slap, and Lycanroc's eyes turn red after its fur is dirtied. This time, however, it simply jumps out of the Sand Tomb, and its eyes return to normal as it shakes off the mud. Ash tries to order Lycanroc to use {{m|Accelerock}}, but he remembers Krookodile used {{m|Counter}} to defeat Lycanroc [[SM074|last time]]. He opts to use {{m|Rock Throw}} instead, but Krookodile destroys it with its tail. Ash repeats the [[move]], but Krookodile uses the same tactic to defend itself. | ||
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Nanu's {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Persian}} is sent out. Its {{m|Power Gem}} strikes Lycanroc down, but Persian takes a hit from Lycanroc's Stone Edge. Nanu takes another swipe at Ash, noting that Lycanroc could perform better without its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. While Ash is angered by Nanu's inflammatory comments, Persian lands a {{m|Dark Pulse}} on Lycanroc. The attacks hits its mark, and Rotom quickly realizes that this is another distraction tactic. Lycanroc shakes off the attack, but after another two Dark Pulses it again enters its red eyed state. Nanu admits he is trying to make Lycanroc lose control and earn himself the victory. Ash calls for Lycanroc to calm down, while Nanu continues to call Ash a worthless Trainer. Nanu sees another opportunity as Ash is again enraged, and Persian strikes Lycanroc with a {{m|Night Slash}}. Nanu argues that he is a {{type|Dark}} [[Type expert|specialist]] and defends his so-called unfair tactics. As Persian is about to finish Lycanroc off, Ash call for his Pokémon to calm down. Lycanroc suddenly turns on Ash and knocks him to the ground. | Nanu's {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Persian}} is sent out. Its {{m|Power Gem}} strikes Lycanroc down, but Persian takes a hit from Lycanroc's Stone Edge. Nanu takes another swipe at Ash, noting that Lycanroc could perform better without its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. While Ash is angered by Nanu's inflammatory comments, Persian lands a {{m|Dark Pulse}} on Lycanroc. The attacks hits its mark, and Rotom quickly realizes that this is another distraction tactic. Lycanroc shakes off the attack, but after another two Dark Pulses it again enters its red eyed state. Nanu admits he is trying to make Lycanroc lose control and earn himself the victory. Ash calls for Lycanroc to calm down, while Nanu continues to call Ash a worthless Trainer. Nanu sees another opportunity as Ash is again enraged, and Persian strikes Lycanroc with a {{m|Night Slash}}. Nanu argues that he is a {{type|Dark}} [[Type expert|specialist]] and defends his so-called unfair tactics. As Persian is about to finish Lycanroc off, Ash call for his Pokémon to calm down. Lycanroc suddenly turns on Ash and knocks him to the ground. | ||
Ash gazes into Lycanroc's red eyes and realizes that it is a sign that it grew in power, and was not blinded by rage. He apologizes for not noticing Lycanroc's control over its power and for becoming distracted by Nanu's comments. Lycanroc nudges Ash and accepts the apology, which allows the match to resume. Lycanroc dodges several Night Slashes and responds with a new move, Counter. Nanu is amused by the development and resorts to using his Z-Crystal. He activates its power and has Persian perform {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}. However, Ash replies with a Z-Move of his own and has Lycanroc unleash a {{m|Continental Crush}}. The large mound of rock is consumed by the black hole, and the two attacks cancel each other out. Lycanroc follows up with Accelerock, and Persian is defeated. Acerola officially calls the match, with Ash winning the grand trial. | Ash gazes into Lycanroc's red eyes and realizes that it is a sign that it grew in power, and was not blinded by rage. He apologizes for not noticing Lycanroc's control over its power and for becoming distracted by Nanu's comments. Lycanroc nudges Ash and accepts the apology, which allows the match to resume. Lycanroc dodges several Night Slashes and responds with a new move, Counter. Nanu is amused by the development and resorts to using his [[Z-Crystal]]. He activates its power and has Persian perform {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}. However, Ash replies with a [[Z-Move]] of his own and has Lycanroc unleash a {{m|Continental Crush}}. The large mound of rock is consumed by the black hole, and the two attacks cancel each other out. Lycanroc follows up with Accelerock, and Persian is defeated. Acerola officially calls the match, with Ash winning the grand trial. | ||
Nanu congratulates his opponent and pulls out a [[Darkinium Z]], though he quickly retracts his offering and notes that Ash isn't the type of guy that would use it. Instead he gives Ash a different Z-Crystal, a [[Lycanium Z]]. Ash is amazed as Nanu explains that the Z-Crystal is exclusive to Lycanroc. A sudden ring of a cow bell causes the group to look up, and it is Tapu Bulu who drops another Sitrus Berry to Lycanroc. | Nanu congratulates his opponent and pulls out a [[Darkinium Z]], though he quickly retracts his offering and notes that Ash isn't the type of guy that would use it. Instead he gives Ash a different Z-Crystal, a [[Lycanium Z]]. Ash is amazed as Nanu explains that the Z-Crystal is exclusive to Lycanroc. A sudden ring of a cow bell causes the group to look up, and it is Tapu Bulu who drops another Sitrus Berry to Lycanroc. | ||