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Brock referees the battle, stating the rules and that Trainers signal when ready. Ash tells Michelle that he will start off with Pikachu, and Michelle responds that he can go ahead whenever he is ready. Max states that it is going to be Bagon, a Dragon-type, versus Pikachu, an Electric type. May asks Max which one has the advantage, and Max responds that although a Dragon-type would have a clear advantage in the case, Ash chose his Pikachu anyway. Brock exclaims for the challengers to begin and Ash says his command first, commanding Pikachu to use Quick Attack. Michelle analyzes Pikachu’s Quick Attack with her glasses, and commands Bagon to fly thirty degrees left and be defensive. Bagon braces itself, and Pikachu zigzags off a rock and lunges toward Bagon. Pikachu’s head hits Bagon’s head, and due to the hardness of the impact, Pikachu recoils and Bagon throws them from their head. Pikachu roughly tumbles on the ground from the throw, holding its head.

Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, and Michelle analyzes Pikachu’s Thunderbolt’s effective target area before instructing Bagon to move two meters to the left. Michelle commands Bagon to use Skull Bash, and Ash commands Pikachu to dodge it. Pikachu is unable to dodge, however, and the attack successfully hits, slamming Pikachu into a rock. May and Max react concernedly from the serious hit.

Ash runs over to Pikachu and asks Pikachu if they are all right. Michelle analyzes Pikachu, and concludes that Pikachu has taken heavy damage, a major morale drop, commenting that the match may already be over. Ash tells Pikachu to hang in there, encouraging Pikachu that they can do it. With great resolve, Pikachu stands and shows off a momentary display of sparks from their cheeks. Both Michelle and Bagon are startled at the occurrence. Ash confidently tells Pikachu that is time to show Michelle and Bagon what they got. Awestruck, Michelle stares at Pikachu and Ash, asking to herself how he could do that, and just by encouraging it he could boost its morale. Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunder, and Pikachu runs forward. Michelle analyzes Thunder’s effective shock zone, concluding that it is too big to dodge and that Bagon must instead attack. Michelle commands Bagon to charge straight into Pikachu at full velocity, and Bagon runs forward. At their collision, there is a massive explosion of dust and electrical energy, and Pikachu is revealed to have successfully hit Bagon with Thunder. Bagon, stunned, falls and skids across the ground. Max states that Bagon took some damage at the attack, and May adds that there is no telling who is going to win.

Michelle attempts Ash’s encouragement tactic, telling Bagon that it has to get up. In response, Bagon opens its eyes and rises to its feet. Michelle commands Bagon to hit Pikachu again with another Skull Bash, and Bagon lunges forward. Ash commands Pikachu to fight back, and as the distance between Bagon and its impact with Pikachu becomes shorter, Ash instructs Pikachu that he would like Pikachu to dodge at the very last second. At the precise moment, Ash commands Pikachu to dodge, and Pikachu leaps above Bagon. Bagon redirects its lunge to stop its momentum, standing and turning to face Pikachu. Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, and Michelle calculates the probable shock area. Michelle commands Bagon to jump thirty degrees upward, and once Bagon is the air, Michelle instructs Bagon to use Skull Bash. Ash commands Pikachu to use Iron Tail, and Pikachu lunges forward, turning itself around in the air to thrust its tail at Bagon’s head. Michelle is incredulous, and Ash exclaims happily that it worked. Michelle compliments Ash, calling his tactic of using an offensive attack for defense as impressive. Ash confidently asks Pikachu if he hears that compliment, when suddenly Jessie’s voice is heard and Ash, Michelle, May, and Max all appear startled.

James replies to Jessie, starting the motto as their helicopter vehicle rises into the air. During the motto, James mentions remote-control. Brock, confused, asks what remote-control is supposed to mean. James laughs, and remarks that he is glad that Brock asked the question. A panel opens in the front portion of the helicopter, revealing Meowth with jet pack attached to his back. Meowth rockets towards Pikachu, and Ash tells Pikachu to watch out. Jessie states that he fell for it, tapping a button on a device. Meowth suddenly swerves direction, grabbing Bagon instead of Pikachu. Bagon struggles in Meowth’s grip as they ascend. In the helicopter, Jessie remarks that it is going great and that they should do all of their operations by remote control. Ash sends out Treecko, commanding Treecko to use Bullet Seed. Treecko fires Bullet Seed at Team Rocket’s helicopter, and the helicopter tilts from the impact. Jessie and James are having difficulty balancing within the faltering helicopter, and the remote control Jessie was holding is jarred out of her hands, falling out the window.  

Inside the helicopter, Pikachu attempts to use an electric attack, but it has no effect. Meowth tells Pikachu that Team Rocket is as electricity-proof as ever and to save its thunder. James looks towards a window and states that it would appear they have some company. The rocket swerves toward Team Rocket, flying directly through it and making a hole in its hull. Treecko leaps atop the helicopter as Team Rocket stares in fright. Jessie assumes a more belligerent expression, sending out Seviper. Seviper’s head bumps into the ceiling, and its length makes the helicopter cramped. The helicopter shakes violently as Bagon rams its head into the hull on the outside. Treecko uses Bullet Seed on the inside of the helicopter and the projectiles ricochet off the walls, causing several explosions in the helicopter, making it tilt. One of the ricocheting Bullet Seeds hits the lock on Pikachu’s cage, and Pikachu scampers out. Pikachu and Treecko fall off the helicopter, landing on the rocketing Bagon.