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The second [[World Coronation Series|Pokémon World Coronation Series]] [[Masters Tournament]] semifinals {{pkmn|battle}} between {{Ash}} and {{an|Cynthia}} continues. Faced with the surprise turn of Cynthia [[Dynamax]]ing {{p|Togekiss}} rather than [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}, Ash uses his [[Key Stone]] to Mega Evolve Lucario. Lucario attacks with {{m|Aura Sphere}} while Togekiss counters with {{m|Max Airstream}}. Lucario leaps into the cyclone to continue its attack, but the fierce winds blast it out, while Togekiss smothers the Aura Sphere with its body. Furthermore, Max Airstream's effect increases Togekiss's {{stat|speed}}. Refusing to give in, Ash calls for {{m|Bullet Punch}}, while Cynthia counters with Max Airstream once more. This time, however, Lucario leaps over the cyclone and begins pummeling Togekiss, dealing {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} [[damage]]. The onslaught causes Togekiss to crash into the ground, but, to everyone's shock, it manages to get back up, its speed increasing once again. Cynthia orders a third Max Airstream, which meets Aura Sphere as it charges up. Ash and Lucario draw their aura together to fight back, while all the way in [[Kalos]], {{AP|Greninja}} feels the surge of power occur as "G-Max Aura Sphere" pushes forward and finally breaks through to score a direct hit on the {{pkmn|category|Jubilee Pokémon}}, much to Cynthia's shock and awe. Togekiss reverts to its normal size and collapses to the ground, but soon gets up once more, its speed bolstered a third time. Cynthia expresses her excitement over the battle and continues, Togekiss flying around at high speeds and avoiding Lucario's Bullet Punch attempts. When Cynthia calls for {{m|Sky Attack}}, Ash counters with {{m|Double Team}} to avoid the attack, but Togekiss destroys the copies before it can be struck by Aura Sphere. However, it fails to overpower Bullet Punch and is repelled, finally being declared [[Fainting|unable to battle]]. Cynthia [[recall]]s and thanks Togekiss, while Ash praises Lucario.  

Ash stands stupefied as cheers shower down on him, unable to quite believe he actually managed to defeat Cynthia. It is not until he sees {{AP|Pikachu}} jumping for joy does he fully realize his victory. Bursting with excitement, he rushes forth and hugs Lucario. In the stands, [[Goh]] and [[Hop]] cheer for Ash's victory, as do {{TRT}}, who are overcome with emotion that their [[twerp]] has toppled [[Sinnoh]]'s {{pkmn|Champion}}. In [[Pallet Town]], {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak's lab]] rejoice, while {{an|Professor Oak}} fights off tears. Meanwhile, Leon is fired up and can't hold down his excitement over facing Ash in the finals. Garchomp accepts Lucario's paw and rises to her feet, while Cynthia congratulates Ash on his triumph. She praises his unparalleled connection with all of his Pokémon, admitting that she still has much to learn, and adds that she hopes to battle him again in the future. Meanwhile, the announcer reveals that the matchup of Ash versus Leon in the finals will be another six-on-six [[Full Battle]] to decide who gets the title of Monarch.

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