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[[Georgia]]'s {{p|Pawniard}} leaps into the air and rushes down for a {{m|Guillotine}} attack. However, {{AP|Snivy}} manages to recover and uses {{m|Leaf Blade}} on Pawniard's head, cancelling the Guillotine and sending Pawniard tumbling down. Much to Pawniard and Georgia's horror, Pawniard's extended arms pierce the ground and she is stuck in a handstand position, unable to defend herself. {{Ash}} orders a {{m|Leaf Storm}} and Snivy's attack smashes into Pawniard, ripping her free of the ground and knocking her out. The umpire rules Pawniard out of the match and the commentator and [[Don George]] comment on how quickly a battle may be turned around. Ash is the first competitor to move on to the semifinals, and he raises Snivy into the air in glee, thanking her for a great battle. | |||
On the sidelines, {{an|Bianca}} exhales shakily, claiming that the battle exhausted her. [[Stephan]] comments that either one of the two could have won, asking {{an|Cilan}} what he thought. Cilan launches an enormous speech about flavors and battling styles and asks Stephan whether he thought so as well, but Stephan only sighs that Cilan can't get his name right. | On the sidelines, {{an|Bianca}} exhales shakily, claiming that the battle exhausted her. [[Stephan]] comments that either one of the two could have won, asking {{an|Cilan}} what he thought. Cilan launches an enormous speech about flavors and battling styles and asks Stephan whether he thought so as well, but Stephan only sighs that Cilan can't get his name right. | ||
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Out on the battle, Cilan politely asks Luke to go easy, but Luke isn't feeling very well at the thought of battling a [[Gym Leader]]. Cilan tells him to relax and to approach it like he's filming a movie: imagine the finished product and then make a plan. Luke feels better as Cilan explains how he imagines how the battle is going to turn out, then what moves will allow his Pokémon to battle well, then how the battle will end and the reward for his Pokémon. Luke seems bewildered that Cilan can imagine so much while Burgundy curses him as an arrogant dork. Cilan tells Luke to savor every moment of the battle while thinking of the moment where he tastes victory. Luke confidently asserts that he can do it. | Out on the battle, Cilan politely asks Luke to go easy, but Luke isn't feeling very well at the thought of battling a [[Gym Leader]]. Cilan tells him to relax and to approach it like he's filming a movie: imagine the finished product and then make a plan. Luke feels better as Cilan explains how he imagines how the battle is going to turn out, then what moves will allow his Pokémon to battle well, then how the battle will end and the reward for his Pokémon. Luke seems bewildered that Cilan can imagine so much while Burgundy curses him as an arrogant dork. Cilan tells Luke to savor every moment of the battle while thinking of the moment where he tastes victory. Luke confidently asserts that he can do it. | ||
The commentator asks Don George whether it was wise of Cilan to give Luke advice, which Don George shrugs off as routine for a Gym Leader. The battle begins as Cilan sends out his {{TP|Cilan|Stunfisk}}, which Luke counters with {{p|Larvesta}}. Ash drops the camera on Pikachu's back while he scans Larvesta, the weight almost crushing Pikachu until Ash | The commentator asks Don George whether it was wise of Cilan to give Luke advice, which Don George shrugs off as routine for a Gym Leader. The battle begins as Cilan sends out his {{TP|Cilan|Stunfisk}}, which Luke counters with {{p|Larvesta}}. Ash drops the camera on Pikachu's back while he scans Larvesta, the weight almost crushing Pikachu until Ash realizes. Luke explains that Larvesta is his special effects master, but Cilan says the tactics will be different in battle. As usual, Cilan opens up with a declaration that it is evaluation time, which infuriates Burgundy and exasperates Iris. Georgia asks Burgundy why she listens so hard if she doesn't care, while Stephan says Cilan is having fun. | ||
Stunfisk opens with its new move, {{m|Scald}}, hitting Larvesta dead on. Don George explains that the {{type|Water}} move should badly damage the {{type|Fire}} Larvesta. However, the Torch Pokémon is unscathed and defiantly flares up. Cilan compliments the strength and resolve, while Luke orders a {{m|String Shot}}, which encases Stunfisk completely. Cilan counters with {{m| | Stunfisk opens with its new move, {{m|Scald}}, hitting Larvesta dead on. Don George explains that the {{type|Water}} move should badly damage the {{type|Fire}} Larvesta. However, the Torch Pokémon is unscathed and defiantly flares up. Cilan compliments the strength and resolve, while Luke orders a {{m|String Shot}}, which encases Stunfisk completely. Cilan counters with {{m|Thunder Shock}}, which Larvesta side steps and hits Stunfisk hard with {{m|Bug Buzz}}. Larvesta then fires a {{m|Flamethrower}}, which Cilan allows to hit Stunfisk, much to everyone's bewilderment. When the flames clear, Stunfisk is free of the String Shot, much to the shock of Luke and Larvesta. Cilan explains that the move was his plan all along. | ||
On the sidelines, Ash and Iris compliment Cilan's move, while Stephan notes that the battle has turned from Luke's to Cilan's favor. Georgia dryly notes that Larvesta's type combination should be considered, but then explodes at Bianca, who is fawning over her, yelling that she | On the sidelines, Ash and Iris compliment Cilan's move, while Stephan notes that the battle has turned from Luke's to Cilan's favor. Georgia dryly notes that Larvesta's type combination should be considered, but then explodes at Bianca, who is fawning over her, yelling that she is the real Georgia. With tears in her eyes, Bianca asks where Zorua is, but notices a second {{p|Axew}} in Iris's hair. Delighted, Bianca spear tackles Iris, grabbing {{TP|Iris|Axew}} by mistake. Iris asks if she can tell a real and imitation Zorua apart, and Bianca notices Zorua in the form of Axew tiptoeing away. Zorua transforms back and runs away giggling, with Bianca in hot pursuit. | ||
Luke says that battles aren't as easy as he thought. Cilan explains that a simple mistake can have long-lasting results. He explains that Larvesta is a beautiful and powerful Pokémon, with enough strength to withstand a Water attack. Luke blushes embarrassed, but Cilan then explains that Larvesta has a limited view of the battlefield, which he saw when Larvesta | Luke says that battles aren't as easy as he thought. Cilan explains that a simple mistake can have long-lasting results. He explains that Larvesta is a beautiful and powerful Pokémon, with enough strength to withstand a Water attack. Luke blushes embarrassed, but Cilan then explains that Larvesta has a limited view of the battlefield, which he saw when Larvesta sidestepped to dodge Thunder Shock. Luke demands to know what Cilan expects as Larvesta is not fully evolved, but Cilan rebukes him that a good Trainer should imagine all of their Pokémon in a variety of settings, and that is the traits of a Gym Leader. Stunfisk then leaps into the air, showing that it has learned how to fly, much to Ash's and Luke's amazement. | ||
Cilan orders another Scald, which Larvesta counters by wrapping itself in a cocoon of its own String Shot. Stunfisk lands on the ground and uses {{m|Mud Bomb}}, sending Larvesta flying. Larvesta uses its flames to shred itself out of the String Shot and keeps itself airborne with its flames, like a jetpack. It then fires a Flamethrower, roasting Stunfisk and knocking it out. Luke and Larvesta celebrate and Cilan compliments him on an intriguing battle, which Luke says is thanks to Cilan's advice. The two shake hands and Luke says he never imagined he'd make it that far. | Cilan orders another Scald, which Larvesta counters by wrapping itself in a cocoon of its own String Shot. Stunfisk lands on the ground and uses {{m|Mud Bomb}}, sending Larvesta flying. Larvesta uses its flames to shred itself out of the String Shot and keeps itself airborne with its flames, like a jetpack. It then fires a Flamethrower, roasting Stunfisk and knocking it out. Luke and Larvesta celebrate and Cilan compliments him on an intriguing battle, which Luke says is thanks to Cilan's advice. The two shake hands and Luke says he never imagined he'd make it that far. | ||
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Sawk uses {{m|Bulk Up}}, then smashes through {{m|Hidden Power}} while charging forward. Stephan orders {{m|Double Kick}}, the first of which Emolga dodges, but Sawk swings around and connects on the second. Cilan notes that Sawk is used to battling hard, so Iris may be left in trouble. Emolga manages to connect with a Hidden Power, which hits hard, but Sawk recovers quickly. Stephan asks Iris whether Emolga can use any {{type|Flying}} moves, and Iris blanches, answering Stephan's question. Confident that Emolga cannot win, he orders a Close Combat, hitting Emolga hard. However, just as it appears Emolga is on the ropes, Sawk is {{status|paralyzed}}. Cilan explains that Emolga's Ability is {{a|Static}}, which Georgia calls very lucky. Cilan says that now Emolga has a fighting chance. | Sawk uses {{m|Bulk Up}}, then smashes through {{m|Hidden Power}} while charging forward. Stephan orders {{m|Double Kick}}, the first of which Emolga dodges, but Sawk swings around and connects on the second. Cilan notes that Sawk is used to battling hard, so Iris may be left in trouble. Emolga manages to connect with a Hidden Power, which hits hard, but Sawk recovers quickly. Stephan asks Iris whether Emolga can use any {{type|Flying}} moves, and Iris blanches, answering Stephan's question. Confident that Emolga cannot win, he orders a Close Combat, hitting Emolga hard. However, just as it appears Emolga is on the ropes, Sawk is {{status|paralyzed}}. Cilan explains that Emolga's Ability is {{a|Static}}, which Georgia calls very lucky. Cilan says that now Emolga has a fighting chance. | ||
Sawk can still attack, and lands a Double Kick, hitting Emolga hard twice. Emolga crashes to the ground again, while Iris tries to think of a way to beat Sawk. | Sawk can still attack, and lands a Double Kick, hitting Emolga hard twice. Emolga crashes to the ground again, while Iris tries to think of a way to beat Sawk. Realizing a strategy, Iris orders Attract, which Sawk counters with Close Combat. Emolga unleashes a barrage of Attracts, and Sawk blocks all of them with Close Combat. Suddenly, Sawk's muscles lock up, it is fully paralyzed, which Ash and Cilan realize Iris was waiting for. Iris orders a Volt Switch, taking down Sawk in a single hit and winning the round for Iris. As Ash and Cilan cheer, Georgia calls it dumb luck and Burgundy mutters in agreement. Stephan recalls Sawk and thanks Iris for a great battle, asking her to win the semi-finals for him. Iris thanks him, getting his name wrong once again. | ||
The commentator announces the | The commentator announces the semifinals - Dino against Ash, and Luke against Iris. Ash and Pikachu assert that they will make it all the way. Luke is feeling very nervous, and Cilan tells him to have faith. Iris asks why she doesn't get any faith, to which Georgia replies that she has faith - which she will fall on her pudgy little face. Burgundy sneers that she is indifferent to the victor, until Zorua jumps on her head while running away from Bianca. Burgundy explodes, hoping that they all lose. | ||
The commentator opens the first | The commentator opens the first semifinal, with Ash calling out {{AP|Palpitoad}} again, while Dino counters with his {{p|Darumaka}}. The two Pokémon stare each other down as the semi-finals begin. | ||
==Major events== | ==Major events== | ||