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 The second battle of the [[World Coronation Series|Pokémon World Coronation Series]] [[Masters Eight Tournament]]'s first round is about to get underway as {{an|Lance}} and [[Diantha]] enter the [[Wyndon Stadium]] battlefield. In the stands, {{Ash}} tells [[Goh]] and [[Hop]] how he's actually [[XY028|battled against]] [[XY118|Diantha before]], much to Hop's amazement. Elsewhere in the stadium, {{TRT}} is continuing their live coverage of the event, although [[Jessie]] refuses to acknowledge Diantha as a superior actress to her. Both {{pkmn|Champion}}s give speeches about how they shoulder the hopes of the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s of their respective [[region]]s and look forward to facing each other. [[Gym guide|Dan]] explains the usual rules: the battle will be three-on-three, with substitutions allowed to be made at any time. Moreover, each competitor may only use one of either [[Dynamax]], [[Mega Evolution]], or [[Z-Move]]s per battle.
-At Dan's signal, the first pair of Pokémon is sent out. Lance leads with his {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}}, while Diantha's first choice is {{p|Aurorus}}. Lance makes the first move by ordering a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but it ends up being heavily weakened by Aurorus's {{m|Light Screen}}. As Dragonite is forced to {{status|Recharging|recharge}} after using Hyper Beam, Diantha uses the opportunity to hit Dragonite with a {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} {{m|Blizzard}}. Despite taking heavy [[damage]] from the attack, Dragonite is able to endure it, and, immediately after it has finished recharging, deals its own blow of super effective damage with {{m|Body Press}}. The second Body Press, however, is softened up by {{m|Reflect}}, giving Aurorus a double layer of protective barriers to hide behind. In the locker room, [[Alain]] notes that the screen moves will fade eventually and only provide temporary defenses. Based on the current situation, both {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}} and {{an|Cynthia}} believe Diantha has the advantage at the moment. Undeterred, Lance has Dragonite attack with {{m|Twister}}, while Aurorus uses {{m|Rock Slide}}. Both attacks hit their mark, but unlike Dragonite, Aurorus is unable to withstand the hit and [[Fainting|faints]], giving Lance the first knockout of the match.
+At Dan's signal, the first pair of Pokémon is sent out. Lance leads with his {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}}, while Diantha's first choice is {{p|Aurorus}}. Lance makes the first move by ordering a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but it ends up being heavily weakened by Aurorus's {{m|Light Screen}}. As Dragonite is forced to [[recharge]] after using Hyper Beam, Diantha uses the opportunity to hit Dragonite with a {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super-effective}} {{m|Blizzard}}. Despite taking heavy [[damage]] from the attack, Dragonite is able to endure it, and, immediately after it has finished recharging, deals its own blow of super effective damage with {{m|Body Press}}. The second Body Press, however, is softened up by {{m|Reflect}}, giving Aurorus a double layer of protective barriers to hide behind. In the locker room, [[Alain]] notes that the screen moves will fade eventually and only provide temporary defenses. Based on the current situation, both {{an|Steven Stone|Steven}} and {{an|Cynthia}} believe Diantha has the advantage at the moment. Undeterred, Lance has Dragonite attack with {{m|Twister}}, while Aurorus uses {{m|Rock Slide}}. Both attacks hit their mark, but unlike Dragonite, Aurorus is unable to withstand the hit and [[Fainting|faints]], giving Lance the first knockout of the match.
-As Diantha [[recall]]s her fainted Pokémon, Lance decides do the same and withdraws Dragonite. Diantha's second Pokémon choice is {{p|Gourgeist}}, which elates Jessie, as she [[Pokémon the Series: XY|once]] owned a {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} as well. Against the {{2t|Ghost|Grass}} opponent, Lance chooses his [[Lance's Gyarados|Red Gyarados]]. Gourgeist begins the round by using {{m|Trick-or-Treat}}. Hop explains to Ash and Goh that Trick-or-Treat is Gourgeist's [[signature move]], which adds Ghost to the opponent's [[type]], meaning that Gyarados is now weak against Ghost-type moves. Gyarados attacks with {{m|Aqua Tail}}, which pushes Gourgeist back, even through Reflect. Knowing that the effect of Light Screen will end soon, Lance orders a {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. Before the attack can go off, Gourgeist [[Priority|attacks first]] with {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, which, thanks to Trick-or-Treat, deals big damage on Gyarados. The Dragon Pulse is still successfully fired, however, hitting Gourgeist just as Light Screen fades away. Lance aims for a finishing blow with {{m|Ice Fang}}, but Gourgeist uses {{m|Phantom Force}} to evade it. Although Gyarados manages to hit Gourgeist with a Dragon Pulse afterwards, the damage from Phantom Force is too much for it to withstand and it faints, evening the odds and making Team Rocket shed tears of joy at seeing a Gourgeist succeed.
+As Diantha [[recall]]s her fainted Pokémon, Lance decides to do the same and withdraws Dragonite. Diantha's second Pokémon choice is {{p|Gourgeist}}, which elates Jessie, as she [[Pokémon the Series: XY|once]] owned a {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} as well. Against the {{2t|Ghost|Grass}} opponent, Lance chooses his [[Lance's Gyarados|Red Gyarados]]. Gourgeist begins the round by using {{m|Trick-or-Treat}}. Hop explains to Ash and Goh that Trick-or-Treat is Gourgeist's [[signature move]], which adds Ghost to the opponent's [[type]], meaning that Gyarados is now weak against Ghost-type moves. Gyarados attacks with {{m|Aqua Tail}}, which pushes Gourgeist back, even through Reflect. Knowing that the effect of Light Screen will end soon, Lance orders a {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. Before the attack can go off, Gourgeist [[Priority|attacks first]] with {{m|Shadow Sneak}}, which, thanks to Trick-or-Treat, deals big damage on Gyarados. The Dragon Pulse is still successfully fired, however, hitting Gourgeist just as Light Screen fades away. Lance aims for a finishing blow with {{m|Ice Fang}}, but Gourgeist uses {{m|Phantom Force}} to evade it. Although Gyarados manages to hit Gourgeist with a Dragon Pulse afterward, the damage from Phantom Force is too much for it to withstand and it faints, evening the odds and making Team Rocket shed tears of joy at seeing a Gourgeist succeed.
-Lance's third Pokémon is {{p|Hydreigon}}, which Diantha also feels prepared for, having Gourgeist use Trick-or-Treat on it. Ignoring this, Lance has Hydreigon use {{m|Dark Pulse}}. Not only does the attack hit its mark just as Reflect fades away, but it also causes Gourgeist to [[flinch]], leaving it open for another super effective Dark Pulse. The attack is enough to defeat the {{pkmn|category|Pumpkin Pokémon}}, much to Jessie's dismay. Talking to Gyarados's {{i|Poké Ball}}, Lance thanks it for enabling this victory. Diantha's third and final Pokémon is her ace, {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}, whom she immediately Mega Evolves. Diantha orders a {{m|Shadow Ball}}, which Hydreigon successfully counters with {{m|Tri Attack}}. Lance follows up by calling for {{m|Flash Cannon}}, which ends up being easily dispersed by Gardevoir's {{m|Psychic}}. Gardevoir launches a {{m|Moonblast}}, and though Hydreigon attempts to withstand the attack, it is engulfed by a massive explosion and knocked out, meaning that both Trainers now have just one Pokémon left.
+Lance's third Pokémon is {{p|Hydreigon}}, which Diantha also feels prepared for, having Gourgeist use Trick-or-Treat on it. Ignoring this, Lance has Hydreigon use {{m|Dark Pulse}}. Not only does the attack hit its mark just as Reflect fades away, but it also causes Gourgeist to [[flinch]], leaving it open for another super-effective Dark Pulse. The attack is enough to defeat the {{pkmn|category|Pumpkin Pokémon}}, much to Jessie's dismay. Talking to Gyarados's {{i|Poké Ball}}, Lance thanks it for enabling this victory. Diantha's third and final Pokémon is her ace, {{TP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}, whom she immediately Mega Evolves. Diantha orders a {{m|Shadow Ball}}, which Hydreigon successfully counters with {{m|Tri Attack}}. Lance follows up by calling for {{m|Flash Cannon}}, which ends up being easily dispersed by Gardevoir's {{m|Psychic}} attack. Gardevoir launches a {{m|Moonblast}}, and though Hydreigon attempts to withstand the attack, it is engulfed by a massive explosion and knocked out, meaning that both Trainers now have just one Pokémon left.
 Dragonite reenters the battlefield, full of confidence. Lance wastes no time in using his [[Dynamax Band]] to Dynamax Dragonite, increasing its [[HP|stamina]] in the process. Backstage, Alain notes that, unlike Mega Evolution, Dynamax has a time limit, which could end up being a decisive factor. Gardevoir's Moonblast powers through Dragonite's {{m|Max Hailstorm}} and scores a hit, which the Dragon Pokémon successfully endures. Max Hailstorm's secondary effect results in {{weather|hail}} starting to fall over the battlefield, slowly chipping away at the stamina of both Pokémon. Confident that Dragonite can handle it, Lance orders a {{m|Max Strike}}, which engulfs Gardevoir, but even while being pummeled by the [[Max Move]], Gardevoir is still able to use Shadow Ball. Dragonite counters with {{m|Max Wyrmwind}}, which, while useless against a {{t|Fairy}} type like Gardevoir, is still able to completely stop and dissipate the Shadow Ball before it can make contact. Both Diantha and Ash surmise that Lance is trying to keep Dragonite standing so he can attack as soon as its Dynamax state ends. This is proven true moments later as Dragonite returns to normal size and fires a Hyper Beam. Diantha is unconcerned and has Gardevoir attack with Moonblast, evading the Hyper Beam and dealing the finishing blow on its immobilized opponent. Dan declares Diantha the winner of the match, meaning that she'll be advancing to the semifinals to be {{an|Leon}}'s next opponent, although Hop is confident that his brother is going to win. In Diantha's post-battle interview with Team Rocket, Diantha thanks her fans in Kalos, while Jessie gets up in her face and insists that she use Gourgeist as her final Pokémon in the next battle, much to Diantha's confusion.