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Ash recalls Gliscor and sends in Pikachu next. Barry thinks that Ash is planning to use Pikachu's speed to gain the advantage, but Brock says that this strategy will only work if Electivire’s {{a|Motor Drive}} [[Ability]] isn't activated by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt|Electric}} {{m|Volt Tackle|attacks}}, since a Pokémon with all of Electivire's power combined with so much speed would be a real threat to any opponent. Barry then says that Ash should be just fine as long as he avoids using any {{type|Electric}} moves. Paul rests on his laurels and has Electivire direct Thunder into the ground again, and the debris is sent flying towards Pikachu. However Pikachu is ready and uses {{m|Quick Attack}} to dodge the projectiles, even using some of them for momentum, much to Paul's shock, and lands a direct hit on Electivire's head. However, Electivire recovers and grabs Pikachu with its tails, leading [[Reggie]], watching the battle from [[Veilstone City]], to wonder why Ash keeps falling for the same trap over and over again, and that he might have some sort of plan. | Ash recalls Gliscor and sends in Pikachu next. Barry thinks that Ash is planning to use Pikachu's speed to gain the advantage, but Brock says that this strategy will only work if Electivire’s {{a|Motor Drive}} [[Ability]] isn't activated by Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt|Electric}} {{m|Volt Tackle|attacks}}, since a Pokémon with all of Electivire's power combined with so much speed would be a real threat to any opponent. Barry then says that Ash should be just fine as long as he avoids using any {{type|Electric}} moves. Paul rests on his laurels and has Electivire direct Thunder into the ground again, and the debris is sent flying towards Pikachu. However Pikachu is ready and uses {{m|Quick Attack}} to dodge the projectiles, even using some of them for momentum, much to Paul's shock, and lands a direct hit on Electivire's head. However, Electivire recovers and grabs Pikachu with its tails, leading [[Reggie]], watching the battle from [[Veilstone City]], to wonder why Ash keeps falling for the same trap over and over again, and that he might have some sort of plan. | ||
Pikachu tries to escape using {{m|Iron Tail}}, but Electivire smashes him into the ground before he can do so. Pikachu manages to escape, and is commanded by Ash to counter Electivire's Brick Break with Quick Attack, causing a massive impact. Ash, wanting to go for broke, calls for {{m|Volt Tackle}}, causing Reggie and Barry to question why Ash is using an attack he know won't work. Paul allows the attack to hit, and it triggers Electivire’s Motor Drive Ability, giving it a speed boost. Paul tells Electivire to use {{m|Thunder Punch}}, and Electivire moves so fast that it can barely be seen and prepares to strike. However, Ash anticipated this in an effort to draw Electivire in, and has Pikachu collide with Iron Tail at the last moment. Paul then recounts his and Ash's [[DP003|first battle]] when Pikachu was battling {{p|Elekid}}, and knows that Ash had hoped to finish the battle the exact same way; with Iron Tail. But things are different this time, as Pikachu is stuck, and will be overpowered by Thunder Punch if he lets up at all. Meanwhile, Electivire, with one of its arms free, has another move it can use: Brick Break. Ash tells Pikachu to try and get away, but it's no use; Brick Break lands directly on Pikachu's head, sending him flying. Pikachu tries to get up, but ultimately faints. | Pikachu tries to escape using {{m|Iron Tail}}, but Electivire smashes him into the ground before he can do so. Pikachu manages to escape, and is commanded by Ash to counter Electivire's Brick Break with Quick Attack, causing a massive impact. Ash, wanting to go for broke, calls for {{m|Volt Tackle}}, causing Reggie and Barry to question why Ash is using an attack he know won't work. Paul allows the attack to hit, and it triggers Electivire’s Motor Drive Ability, giving it a speed boost. Paul tells Electivire to use {{m|Thunder Punch}}, and Electivire moves so fast that it can barely be seen and prepares to strike. However, Ash anticipated this in an effort to draw Electivire in, and has Pikachu collide with Iron Tail at the last moment. Paul then recounts his and Ash's [[DP003|first battle]] when Pikachu was battling {{p|Elekid}}, and knows that Ash had hoped to finish the battle the exact same way; by trapping it in close range, thus allowing him to finish it off with Iron Tail. But things are different this time, as Pikachu is stuck, and will be overpowered by Thunder Punch if he lets up at all. Meanwhile, Electivire, with one of its arms free, has another move it can use: Brick Break. Ash tells Pikachu to try and get away, but it's no use; Brick Break lands directly on Pikachu's head, sending him flying. Pikachu tries to get up, but ultimately faints. | ||
Ash commends Paul on being able to come back from trailing three-to- | Ash commends Paul on being able to come back from trailing three-to-five, but declares that he is the one who is going to win this battle, and sends out Infernape. Electivire and Infernape have a long standing rivalry, even from their days as {{p|Chimchar}} and {{p|Elekid}}, both under Paul’s ownership, and the time has finally come for them to face off and prove not only which of them is the better Pokémon, but also which of their Trainers is the better Trainer. However, while Electivire has only sustained some damage, Infernape has sustained significant damage from multiple battles, on top of still being {{status|Poison|poisoned}} from Drapion's {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, which means Paul has the upper hand. | ||
Electivire starts things off with a Thunder Punch, and Infernape counters with {{m|Mach Punch}}, which collide and neutralize each other. Infernape tries for 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 {{m|Dig}}s underground and avoids the attack, before resurfacing below Electivire and hitting it dead-on. Infernape then takes damage from Poison, before Electivire gets back on its feet. After another blocked Flamethrower, Infernape and Electivire exchange a fury of Mach and Thunder Punches, respectively. They each land an attack before yet another Flamethrower by Infernape is blocked by Electivire's Protect. Ash instructs Infernape to use another Mach Punch, but Electivire dodges and ensnares Infernape's arm with one of its tails, causing Reggie to criticize Ash for falling in that trap once again. Electivire then unleashes a Thunder, causing Infernape so much damage that it collapses to the ground, seemingly [[Fainting|unable to battle]]. | Electivire starts things off with a Thunder Punch, and Infernape counters with {{m|Mach Punch}}, which collide and neutralize each other. Infernape tries for 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 {{m|Dig}}s underground and avoids the attack, before resurfacing below Electivire and hitting it dead-on. Infernape then takes damage from Poison, before Electivire gets back on its feet. After another blocked Flamethrower, Infernape and Electivire exchange a fury of Mach and Thunder Punches, respectively. They each land an attack before yet another Flamethrower by Infernape is blocked by Electivire's Protect. Ash instructs Infernape to use another Mach Punch, but Electivire dodges and ensnares Infernape's arm with one of its tails, causing Reggie to criticize Ash for falling in that trap once again. Electivire then unleashes a Thunder, causing Infernape so much damage that it collapses to the ground, seemingly [[Fainting|unable to battle]]. | ||