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The [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] [[Full Battle]] between {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] rages on. {{AP|Gliscor}} dives towards {{p|Drapion}} with an {{m|X-Scissor}} attack at the ready. It is subsequently blocked by Drapion's {{m|Pin Missile}} at the last moment, sending Gliscor flying back and landing on the ground. When Paul instructs Drapion to use {{m|Cross Poison}}, Ash orders a {{m|Fire Fang}}. Gliscor scores a direct hit, not only does Drapion suffer major damage but it also {{status|Burn|gets burned}}. Paul is angry at once again being outmaneuvered while Ash grits his teeth with hope. From the cumulative damage it's received, Drapion finally faints, thus leaving Paul with one final Pokémon. {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Barry}} cheer Ash on, but {{an|Brock}} is more cautious, and reminds that Ash’s three remaining Pokémon have all taken damage as opposed to Paul's final Pokémon who has yet to enter the battle.

Paul sends out his final Pokémon, {{TP|Paul|Electivire}}, the only Pokémon on Paul's current [[team]] that Ash has battled before. Ash knows that Gliscor is immune to Electivire's {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s, but is still concerned about leaving it in. However Gliscor lets Ash know it can still battle, so Ash decides not to switch it out. Paul has Electivire start by using {{m|Thunder}} and directing it into the ground. The electric charge breaks up the battlefield, with the debris falling onto Gliscor. Brock realizes that Paul thought of this strategy as a result of {{AP|Infernape}} using {{m|Flare Blitz}} underground earlier. Ash orders Gliscor reply with {{m|Giga Impact}}, though Electivire blocks the attack with its hands and tangles Gliscor with its tails. Ash tries to call out a command, but Gliscor is unable to make an attack. Paul tells Electivire to use {{m|Brick Break}} on Gliscor, and it lands on Gliscor's head, causing it to faint.

Ash sends in Pikachu next, and Paul tells Electivire to direct Thunder into the ground again. Once again, the ground erupts and rocks are sent flying to towards Pikachu. However Pikachu is ready and uses {{m|Quick Attack}} to dodge the projectiles, even using some of them for momentum, and lands a direct hit on Electivire causing damage. However, Electivire recovers and grabs Pikachu with its tails and when Pikachu tries to use {{m|Iron Tail}}, Electivire jolts Pikachu around so that he can't land the attack. Pikachu hits the ground, but is able to escape the pseudo-Constrict by Electivire's tails. Paul tells Electivire to use Brick Break, and Pikachu tries to prevent the attack from happening with Quick Attack, but Electivire lands the attack dead-on. The two Pokémon leap back after clearing the impact. Ash calls for {{m|Volt Tackle}}, causing [[Reggie]] watching from [[Veilstone City]] and {{an|Barry}} to stand up, knowing that this is a bad move on Ash's part. Paul allows the attack to hit, as the Electric attack triggers Electivire’s {{a|Motor Drive}} [[Ability]], giving it a speed boost. Paul tells Electivire to use {{m|Thunder Punch}}, and Electivire speeds forward so fast it can barely be seen and prepares to strike. However it Ash anticipated this in an effort to draw Electivire in. Ash has Pikachu use Iron Tail at the last moment and the two attacks collide. However, the strategy has backfired on Ash as Pikachu is left unable to move. Paul recounts his and Ash's [[DP003|first battle]] when Pikachu was battling {{p|Elekid}}, revealing he knows Ash hoped to finish the battle with Iron Tail. Paul warns that this time Pikachu is stuck and it will be overcome by Thunder Punch if he decides to move. Ash correctly predicts that Electivire can still use a move with its left hand: Brick Break. Ash tells Pikachu to try and get away but it's too late as Brick Break lands directly on Pikachu's head, sending him flying. Pikachu tries to get up, but faints from the exhaustive round.

Ash sends out Infernape. Electivire and Infernape have a long standing rivalry, even from their days as a {{p|Chimchar}} and {{p|Elekid}} under Paul’s ownership. Electivire starts things off with a Thunder Punch and Infernape counters with {{m|Mach Punch}}, which collide and neutralize each other. Infernape tries a {{m|Flamethrower}}, which is blocked by Electivire's {{m|Protect}}. Electivire uses {{m|Thunder}} to create a [[Counter Shield]] around the battlefield, but Infernape uses {{m|Dig}}s underground and avoids the attack. Infernape surfaces below Electivire and hits it dead-on, but then takes damage from the {{status|poison}} it received earlier. Electivire manages to stand up. After yet another blocked Flamethrower, Infernape and Electivire exchange a fury of Mach Punch and Thunder Punches, respectively. They each land an attack before another Flamethrower by Infernape is blocked by Electivire's Protect. Ash instructs Infernape to use Mach Punch, but Electivire dodges it and ensnares Infernape's arm with its tails. Electivire then unleashes a Thunder, causing more damage than a usual. Infernape collapses to the ground when Electivire finally lets it go.  

The [[battle judge|referee]] begins to declare Infernape unable to battle, though Electivire interrupts him, knowing that Infernape still has the ability to fight and wants to finish the battle properly. Paul tells Infernape that he thought it had become stronger, yet all its ever done is disappoint him. Infernape suddenly regains its senses and Ash tells Paul the battle isn't over yet. Infernape stands and it returns with a vengeance, activating its {{a|Blaze}} Ability. Ash orders a Flamethrower, and Infernape fires a super-powerful blast at Electivire who tries to hold it back with Thunder but can't stand up to the sheer power. Ash then has Infernape use Mach Punch which hits and sends Electivire flying but it still lands on its feet. Now both fully absorbed in the intensity of the match, Paul shouts for a Thunder Punch while Ash orders Infernape to use {{m|Flare Blitz}}. The two Pokémon, battling to the limits of their power, land their attacks against the other which creates a maelstrom of fire and electricity streaming into the sky, illuminating the stadium. Eventually Infernape ends up on the other side of Electivire, feeling the [[recoil]] from Flare Blitz, causing its fiery crown to do severe damage to Electivire, who, after a delayed reaction, feels the force of the power attack. The smoke clears, but Electivire is still standing and the two Pokémon and their Trainers stare each other down. The two Pokémon remain perfectly still for what feels like an eternity until, finally, Electivire falls and is declared unable to continue, awarding Ash the victor of this truly intense battle.