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{{Ash}} and {{Gary}} continue their six-on-six match on the rock field. Gary's | {{Ash}} and {{Gary}} continue their six-on-six match on the rock field. [[Gary's Blastoise]] uses {{m|Hydro Pump}} to counter {{AP|Heracross}}' {{m|Fury Attack}}. However, despite a last-minute evasion tactic behind a rock, Hydro Pump manages to blast through the boulder and knocks Heracross out, forcing Ash to send out {{AP|Muk}}. Blastoise uses {{m|Skull Bash}}, but Muk isn't fazed by the attack. Muk uses {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, but Blastoise counters with {{m|Rapid Spin}} to deflect the shot. Continuing to spin, it tries to hit Muk, but Muk easily catches and smothers its opponent. Blastoise escapes by using Hydro Pump, and Ash recalls Muk in favor of {{AP|Bayleef}}, hoping that a {{type|Grass}} will provide a good advantage over Blastoise. Bayleef evades the first Hydro Pump with a {{m|Vine Whip}}-powered jump, but her airborne {{m|Razor Leaf}} is deflected by Rapid Spin. Then, Bayleef tries to use {{m|Body Slam}}, but Blastoise uses {{m|Bite}} on her. She gets tossed by her leaf and is knocked out. | ||
Since Ash has | Since Ash has lost three Pokémon, the referee calls for a five-minute intermission. During the break, {{AP|Pikachu}} wants to battle Blastoise, but Ash explains he can only use the six entrants that he arranged before the match. In the stands, {{Delia}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} reminisce about the match bringing back memories from the boys' childhood growing up together. | ||
When the break ends, Ash sends out {{AP|Snorlax}}, while Gary | When the break ends, Ash sends out {{AP|Snorlax}}, while Gary sends out {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}}; {{an|Brock}} believes that he will save Blastoise for last. Arcanine uses {{m|Take Down}} to charge straight at Snorlax, who responds with {{m|Body Slam}}. Arcanine evades the attack and traps Snorlax with {{m|Fire Spin}}. However, Snorlax frees itself and lands a direct hit with {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Arcanine struggles to get up, but it faints, and Gary sends {{p|Nidoqueen}} back out. Ash warns Snorlax to be careful since Nidoqueen also knows Hyper Beam. Using its tail to jump, a tactic copied from Bayleef, Nidoqueen manages to land on Snorlax and strike it with {{m|Double Kick}}. Nidoqueen then blasts a Hyper Beam, but Snorlax ducks and retaliates with {{m|Ice Punch}}, defeating Nidoqueen and tying the match. | ||
Gary sends a {{p|Scizor}} out | Gary sends a {{p|Scizor}} out, and after a series of {{m|Quick Attack}}s, Scizor defeats Snorlax with {{m|Metal Claw}}. Noticing Scizor's speed, Brock notes that Ash had selected his entries based on power, and his two remaining Pokémon will subsequently have trouble against Scizor. Sending Muk back out, Muk easily absorbs Scizor's Quick Attack, allowing it to attack with Sludge Bomb, which Scizor evades. Scizor uses Metal Claw again, and while Muk absorbs the attack, it allows Scizor to lift and throw Muk into the air, then use {{m|Swift}} to defeat it. | ||
Now down to one Pokémon against Gary's three | Now down to one Pokémon against Gary's three, Ash sends out {{AP|Charizard}}, something Gary reveals he anticipated. Scizor lunges towards Charizard with {{m|Steel Wing}}, but Charizard dodges and attacks with {{m|Flamethrower}}. Scizor jumps to avoid the attack, but Charizard flies up and knocks it out by a super-effective Flamethrower to the face. Gary, undaunted, sends out {{p|Golem}} next. Brock and {{an|Misty}} note that Charizard will have a hard time against Golem because of its double weakness to {{type|Rock}}s. Golem first uses {{m|Magnitude}}, which momentarily stuns Charizard. Charizard attempts to use {{m|Seismic Toss}}, but Golem proves to be too heavy for it. Golem lands back on its feet and uses {{m|Rollout}}. However, Ash orders Charizard to use {{m|Dragon Rage}}, which hits Golem and knocks it out. | ||
With both Ash and Gary down to one Pokémon, Gary sends out Blastoise. Charizard uses Flamethrower, but it is deflected by Rapid Spin. Blastoise uses Hydro Pump next and hits Charizard's face. Charizard flies into the air, but its airborne attack is repelled by Skull Bash. As Charizard continues flying through the air and dodging Hydro Pumps, Brock notes that {{t|Fire}} attacks sometimes work against {{type|Water}}s, but Charizard will need to use a close-range attack for that to happen. | |||
Ash desperately looks for some way to take advantage, and he suddenly notices that - although Charizard's attacks have missed Blastoise - the fire that has hit the rocks have been left red hot and somewhat melted. He commands Charizard to burn the field instead of attacking Blastoise. Although he knows that Ash's specialty is thinking outside-the-box, Gary is still nevertheless puzzled by Ash's tactic. Blastoise is immobilized by the red-hot field, something that not even a type advantage could cover. Resorting to cool the field using Hydro Pump, Blastoise only succeeds in covering the field in steam. When the steam clears, Blastoise and Charizard are locked in close-range combat - too close for Blastoise to aim its Hydro Pumps. Though Blastoise manages to duck from a Dragon Rage, it allows Charizard to attempt a Seismic Toss. Blastoise tries to escape by biting Charizard's arm, but to no avail. The attack continues and once Charizard and Blastoise land on the ground, everyone begins to wonder who won. When the dust clears, Blastoise is able to get up, as both Pokémon have a stare off. Blastoise soon succumbs to the damage it took and faints. Ash, realizing that he just beat his long-time rival Gary, stands in awe, then jumps for joy and thanks Charizard for a spectacular battle. | Ash desperately looks for some way to take advantage, and he suddenly notices that - although Charizard's attacks have missed Blastoise - the fire that has hit the rocks have been left red hot and somewhat melted. He commands Charizard to burn the field instead of attacking Blastoise. Although he knows that Ash's specialty is thinking outside-the-box, Gary is still nevertheless puzzled by Ash's tactic. Blastoise is immobilized by the red-hot field, something that not even a type advantage could cover. Resorting to cool the field using Hydro Pump, Blastoise only succeeds in covering the field in steam. When the steam clears, Blastoise and Charizard are locked in close-range combat - too close for Blastoise to aim its Hydro Pumps. Though Blastoise manages to duck from a Dragon Rage, it allows Charizard to attempt a Seismic Toss. Blastoise tries to escape by biting Charizard's arm, but to no avail. The attack continues and once Charizard and Blastoise land on the ground, everyone begins to wonder who won. When the dust clears, Blastoise is able to get up, as both Pokémon have a stare off. Blastoise soon succumbs to the damage it took and faints. Ash, realizing that he just beat his long-time rival Gary, stands in awe, then jumps for joy and thanks Charizard for a spectacular battle. | ||
Meanwhile, {{TRT}} has ended yet another day with a big profit. However, [[Jessie]] is preventing {{TR|Delibird}} from making off with their hard-earned gains. However, {{MTR}} also notes that with the profits, they have nearly wiped out all their outstanding Team Rocket debts. Jessie is first to plan on franchising their souvenir stand, which [[James]] and Meowth support. | Meanwhile, {{TRT}} has ended yet another day with a big profit. However, [[Jessie]] is preventing {{TR|Delibird}} from making off with their hard-earned gains. However, {{MTR}} also notes that with the profits, they have nearly wiped out all their outstanding Team Rocket debts. Jessie is first to plan on franchising their souvenir stand, which [[James]] and Meowth support. |
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