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Sceptile is surrounded by many Shiftry, and before Ash can reply, a powerful {{m|Shadow Ball}} from Shiftry knocks Sceptile into a nearby pool. Then, as ordered by Spenser, Shiftry uses {{m|Rock Smash}} on the ground by the lake, which sends off a barrage of rocks from the nearby water's edge and fills the pool. Ash is worried that Sceptile has been crushed as they see Sceptile's head just duck underwater as the rocks hit the pond, along with May, Max and Brock. Ash is sure that Sceptile has been [[fainting|knocked out]]. Suddenly, Sceptile appears from atop the waterfall, jumps out and crashes a powerful pound square on Shiftry which, along with a Leaf Blade, knocks Shiftry clean out, giving Sceptile the victory.  

Up in the balloon our friends are discussing with Scott how Heracross has the upper hand against Venusaur due to its type, but Scott knows how powerful Venusaur is and he says not to underestimate it. Ash quickly orders Heracross to attack with a {{m|Horn Attack}}, which Spenser tries to counter with a {{m|Razor Leaf}}; however, Heracross cleverly manages to knock all the leaves out of the sky with its horn and strike a direct hit onto Venusaur. Heracross continues to attack multiple times until a powerful Vine Whip knocks Heracross back.  

Heracross lands on its feet and is ready to retaliate; both Heracross and Venusaur go for a {{m|Tackle}} attack, meeting eyes locked in the middle. They are evenly matched, both very worthy and strong advisory; Ash orders Heracross to use {{m|Megahorn}} which hits Venusaur hard, knocking it back. It slides directly into a tree knocking from it a [[Nanab Berry]], which Spenser catches. Spenser orders a {{m|SolarBeam}} from Venusaur, and Ash uses the delay from the move to his advantage attacking again with a Megahorn.  

Megahorn hits directly onto Venusaur, again a very powerful attack, but this time Venusaur replies with a SolarBeam which smashes straight into Heracross knocking it out for a win to Spenser. Everyone is amazed at the power of the SolarBeam which came from Venusaur, especially up in the balloon. Ash says nothing other than "impossible".  

Venusaur lets loose a Razor Leaf at Swellow, which is only just dodged by a last-minute Double Team. Venusaur panics, unsure of which Swellow is the real one. Ash orders a Quick Attack from Swellow, whole Venusaur counters the clones with a Vine Whip. The real Swellow is found but it manages to avoid the vine and directly hit Venusaur, knocking it back. Venusaur is exhausted, which Brock points out is due to the serious damage Heracross inflicted with its Megahorn. Spenser orders a final SolarBeam, causing Ash to panic. They both notice the clouds covering the sun, which stops the SolarBeam from charging, much to Ash's relief.

Sceptile unleashes a Bullet Seed at Claydol, but Claydol again dodges an attack with Teleport, sending it out above the water, where it uses Rapid Spin to send a jet of water at Sceptile. Sceptile now jumps up onto the side of a cliff, as we see the [[Weather conditions|sun]] behind Sceptile beaming onto the yellow patches on its back, which start to glow. However this is cut short due to an overcast sky which is followed by rain.  

The clouds start to part and Ash notices the yellow patches on Sceptile's back are absorbing the sunlight. Spenser explains that that phenomenon is called a ''squall''. A bit later, the clouds depart and Ash realizes by a flashback he has to Venusaur using SolarBeam. Spenser orders a Hyper Beam from Claydol, but Sceptile just manages to avoid this by jumping out of the way, and from high up in the air, Ash orders SolarBeam from Sceptile. Claydol is blasted with a super effective SolarBeam, defeating it and hurling it into a rock in the process. Sceptile and Ash are declared the winners, and Ash has beaten Spenser. Ash congratulates his Sceptile with a hug, which doesn't faze the cool Sceptile at all. May, Max and Brock confirm Sceptile learning SolarBeam and are excited that Ash has beaten Spenser.  

It is now sunset, the balloon has landed on the beach, and our heroes are standing next to Spenser and Scott along with Ash's Sceptile, Swellow and Heracross. Spenser congratulates Ash on an outstanding battle and awards him the {{DL|Symbol|Spirits Symbol}}. He thanks Spenser and does his victory pose, as tradition says so. Scott enters the picture and tells Ash now he has to head to the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Tower}} where his next adversary awaits him.  

* [[Ash's Sceptile]] learns {{m|SolarBeam}}.

* {{Ash}} beats [[Palace Maven Spenser]] in a {{pkmn|battle}}, earning the {{DL|Symbol|Spirit Symbol}}.

[[File:Battle Frontier - Brains Lineup 5.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Spenser in the opening]]

* When {{p|Shiftry}} was using {{m|Double Team}}, its Japanese voice could be heard in the background at one point.

* After {{AP|Heracross}} got hit by {{m|SolarBeam}}, Ash's shirt disappeared.

* When {{TP|Spenser|Venusaur}} got hit by {{AP|Swellow}}'s {{m|Aerial Ace}}, it was shown sliding across the sky as if on the ground.

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