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[[Gym guide|Dan]] recites the rules once more: the matches in the first round are three-on-three battles with no restrictions on time or [[Recall|exchanges]]. In addition, each Trainer is allowed only one use of either [[Dynamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]]. Hop is surprised to see that Ash has the ability to use all three. Ash declares to Steven that he will be the one to advance to the semifinals. Steven, eyeing Ash's [[Dynamax Band]], [[Z-Power Ring]], and [[Key Stone|Mega Glove]], notes Ash's confidence despite the status and strength of the former. On the count of three, both {{pkmn|Trainer}}s call out their first Pokémon. Steven chooses to lead with his ace, his {{Shiny}} {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}, while Ash selects {{AP|Dracovish}}. Backstage, Leon looks forward to seeing what Ash, the "rookie Champion", has to show. | [[Gym guide|Dan]] recites the rules once more: the matches in the first round are three-on-three battles with no restrictions on time or [[Recall|exchanges]]. In addition, each Trainer is allowed only one use of either [[Dynamax]], [[Z-Move]]s, or [[Mega Evolution]]. Hop is surprised to see that Ash has the ability to use all three. Ash declares to Steven that he will be the one to advance to the semifinals. Steven, eyeing Ash's [[Dynamax Band]], [[Z-Power Ring]], and [[Key Stone|Mega Glove]], notes Ash's confidence despite the status and strength of the former. On the count of three, both {{pkmn|Trainer}}s call out their first Pokémon. Steven chooses to lead with his ace, his {{Shiny}} {{TP|Steven|Metagross}}, while Ash selects {{AP|Dracovish}}. Backstage, Leon looks forward to seeing what Ash, the "rookie Champion", has to show. | ||
At Dan's signal, the battle begins. Ash calls for {{m|Water Gun}}, but Metagross uses {{m|Agility}} to dodge and move in close. Ash calls for {{m|Fishious Rend}} while Steven orders a {{m|Psychic}}. Fishious Rend manages to subdue Psychic and cause Metagross [[damage]], but Dracovish is still sent flying back by the attack. Steven mutters that Ash predicted his strategy. In the audience, Goh notes that Fishious Rend's power increases if the attack goes first, while Iris adds that the move is boosted further by Dracovish's [[Ability]], {{a|Strong Jaw}}. Internally, Ash thanks [[Paul]] for [[JN114|showing him]] Metagross's strategy of approaching with Agility and then attacking with Psychic. Seeing the damage Dracovish's attack caused, Steven chooses to recall Metagross in favor of {{p|Aggron}}. Steven notes that while he is the strongest Trainer in Hoenn, that alone is not enough for him, adding that he entered the World Coronation Series to become the world's strongest Trainer. Backstage, [[Diantha]] notes that she has never seen Steven so fired up before. Ash responds that it is the same for him and that he will win the tournament for every person and Pokémon who has cheered them on to this point. Ash calls for {{m|Dragon Rush}}, but Aggron's {{m|Heavy Slam}} overpowers the attack and flings Dracovish back. Though Dracovish gets back on its feet and seems able to continue, it suddenly collapses and is ruled [[ | At Dan's signal, the battle begins. Ash calls for {{m|Water Gun}}, but Metagross uses {{m|Agility}} to dodge and move in close. Ash calls for {{m|Fishious Rend}} while Steven orders a {{m|Psychic}}. Fishious Rend manages to subdue Psychic and cause Metagross [[damage]], but Dracovish is still sent flying back by the attack. Steven mutters that Ash predicted his strategy. In the audience, Goh notes that Fishious Rend's power increases if the attack goes first, while Iris adds that the move is boosted further by Dracovish's [[Ability]], {{a|Strong Jaw}}. Internally, Ash thanks [[Paul]] for [[JN114|showing him]] Metagross's strategy of approaching with Agility and then attacking with Psychic. Seeing the damage Dracovish's attack caused, Steven chooses to recall Metagross in favor of {{p|Aggron}}. Steven notes that while he is the strongest Trainer in Hoenn, that alone is not enough for him, adding that he entered the World Coronation Series to become the world's strongest Trainer. Backstage, [[Diantha]] notes that she has never seen Steven so fired up before. Ash responds that it is the same for him and that he will win the tournament for every person and Pokémon who has cheered them on to this point. Ash calls for {{m|Dragon Rush}}, but Aggron's {{m|Heavy Slam}} overpowers the attack and flings Dracovish back. Though Dracovish gets back on its feet and seems able to continue, it suddenly collapses and is ruled [[Fainting|unable to battle]] by Dan. Iris is sad that Dracovish lost, while Ash [[recall]]s and thanks it for its effort. For his second Pokémon, he selects {{AP|Gengar}}, who immediately uses {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} to {{status|burn}} Aggron, causing it to stumble. Undeterred, Steven has Aggron use {{m|Smart Strike}}, which sends Gengar flying, but Aggron's burn saps more of its strength. Aggron uses {{m|Rock Tomb}} in an attempt to trap Gengar, but the latter uses {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} to easily free itself and hit Aggron. Once again Aggron takes damage from its burn and collapses to the ground, unable to continue battling. At [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], all of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}}, especially his {{t|Fire}} types, cheer in happiness. | ||
Steven recalls and thanks Aggron before sending out {{p|Cradily}} as his third Pokémon. Cradily uses {{m|Power Whip}}, surrounding Gengar with its many tentacles and striking it multiple times. The tentacles proceed to wrap around Gengar, who struggles to break free. Steven calls for {{m|Ingrain}}, which [[Alain]] notes will [[Escape prevention|prevent Cradily from being recalled]]. Diantha takes this as a sign that Steven intends to defeat Gengar here and now. Ash orders a {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, which scores a direct hit; however, Ingrain slowly begins restoring Cradily's [[HP|health]]. Steven goes on the offensive, calling for {{m|Meteor Beam}}, the attack's intense light blinding Ash and Gengar. Ash realizes he can fight light with light and shouts for Gengar to use Dazzling Gleam, which blocks Meteor Beam and results in a massive explosion that damages both Pokémon but also frees Gengar. Steven compliments Ash's strategy, the two Trainers calling for Power Whip and {{m|Shadow Ball}}, respectively. Gengar avoids several tentacles and launches its attack, but Cradily bats it aside and batters Gengar with its attack, flinging it into the ground and defeating it. Recalling Gengar, Ash selects {{AP|Pikachu}}, whom Steven calls Ash's greatest partner, for his final Pokémon. Knowing that {{type|Electric}} attacks are {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|not very effective}} against {{t|Grass}} types and Cradily is still restoring health with Ingrain, plus Metagross waiting in the wings, Goh and Hop note that Ash needs to finish Cradily quickly. [[James]] and {{MTR}} are excited to see Pikachu, and now Jessie is cheering for Ash as well, telling Pikachu to not lose. Steven orders Cradily to use {{m|Rock Blast}}, but Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack}} [[Priority|strikes first]]. When the rocks are subsequently launched, Pikachu jumps from one rock to another to gain height and wraps up Cradily's Power Whip with {{m|Electroweb}}, a maneuver that leaves Leon impressed. With Cradily's tentacles out of the way, Pikachu lands a super-effective {{m|Iron Tail}}, taking Cradily out of the fight and leaving both sides with only one Pokémon left. Steven praises Ash's skill, remarking that every attack that the latter launches leaves him surprised. Ash credits Gengar's efforts in assisting with Pikachu's victory. | Steven recalls and thanks Aggron before sending out {{p|Cradily}} as his third Pokémon. Cradily uses {{m|Power Whip}}, surrounding Gengar with its many tentacles and striking it multiple times. The tentacles proceed to wrap around Gengar, who struggles to break free. Steven calls for {{m|Ingrain}}, which [[Alain]] notes will [[Escape prevention|prevent Cradily from being recalled]]. Diantha takes this as a sign that Steven intends to defeat Gengar here and now. Ash orders a {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, which scores a direct hit; however, Ingrain slowly begins restoring Cradily's [[HP|health]]. Steven goes on the offensive, calling for {{m|Meteor Beam}}, the attack's intense light blinding Ash and Gengar. Ash realizes he can fight light with light and shouts for Gengar to use Dazzling Gleam, which blocks Meteor Beam and results in a massive explosion that damages both Pokémon but also frees Gengar. Steven compliments Ash's strategy, the two Trainers calling for Power Whip and {{m|Shadow Ball}}, respectively. Gengar avoids several tentacles and launches its attack, but Cradily bats it aside and batters Gengar with its attack, flinging it into the ground and defeating it. Recalling Gengar, Ash selects {{AP|Pikachu}}, whom Steven calls Ash's greatest partner, for his final Pokémon. Knowing that {{type|Electric}} attacks are {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|not very effective}} against {{t|Grass}} types and Cradily is still restoring health with Ingrain, plus Metagross waiting in the wings, Goh and Hop note that Ash needs to finish Cradily quickly. [[James]] and {{MTR}} are excited to see Pikachu, and now Jessie is cheering for Ash as well, telling Pikachu to not lose. Steven orders Cradily to use {{m|Rock Blast}}, but Pikachu's {{m|Quick Attack}} [[Priority|strikes first]]. When the rocks are subsequently launched, Pikachu jumps from one rock to another to gain height and wraps up Cradily's Power Whip with {{m|Electroweb}}, a maneuver that leaves Leon impressed. With Cradily's tentacles out of the way, Pikachu lands a super-effective {{m|Iron Tail}}, taking Cradily out of the fight and leaving both sides with only one Pokémon left. Steven praises Ash's skill, remarking that every attack that the latter launches leaves him surprised. Ash credits Gengar's efforts in assisting with Pikachu's victory. | ||