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'''Casting a Paul on Barry!''' (Japanese: '''シンオウリーグ三回戦!シンジ対ジュン!!''' ''{{tt|Shin'ō|Sinnoh}} League Third Round! {{tt|Shinji|Paul}} VS {{tt|Jun|Barry}}!!'') is the 184th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 650th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It aired in Japan on July 15, 2010 and in the United States on December 4, 2010.
'''Casting a Paul on Barry!''' (Japanese: '''シンオウリーグ三回戦!シンジ対ジュン!!''' ''{{tt|Shin'ō|Sinnoh}} League Third Round! {{tt|Shinji|Paul}} VS {{tt|Jun|Barry}}!!'') is the 184th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 650th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It aired in Japan on July 15, 2010 and in the United States on December 4, 2010.
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==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
The episode starts with [[Paul]] defeating a female Trainer. Then, {{Ash}} tells his {{AP|Snorlax}} to use {{m|Body Slam}} on his opponent's {{p|Grumpig}}, defeating it. With the second round of battles over, the battling pairs for the third round are shown. [[Conway]] will be battling Ash, and {{an|Barry}} will be battling Paul. Outside the stadium, Ash and {{ashfr}} are looking at the screen. Then, Conway appears out of nowhere again. As Conway says something, {{an|Dawn}} walks back and accidentally bump into Barry. Barry scolds Dawn for making him fall, and Dawn tells him that he should not be running. The two starts to fight, but {{an|Brock}} stops them. Ash asks Barry what he is running for. He replies that he is looking for Paul. He runs off. {{TRT}} continues to sell their merchandise but everybody passed by them. {{MTR}} takes out the Jessilina toy and a Meowth door figure. But there is nobody listening to them. [[James]] asks why no one buys their merchandise. Jessie suggests that the Meowth figurine is not good enough, and Meowth denies that, and says that the Jessilina figurine is not nice. Both of them start to quarrel. They say that they will do their best to sell their merchandise. In the evening, Paul is checking the data of Barry, when he hears Barry's voice. Ash stares at Paul. Barry asks Paul if he is looking up on him, and he replies yes. After Paul leaves, Barry checks on Paul's data. Conway appears suddenly and tells Ash about the {{p|Darkrai}} and its {{si|Tobias|Trainer}}. Then Conway goes away and Barry and Ash rush out.
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<i>As Ash prepares to battle Conway in the third round of the Sinnoh League tournament at Lily of the Valley Island, Barry is getting ready to battle Paul. In his usual bombastic way, Barry informs Paul that their match will surely decide the top Trainer, while Paul is wary of being overconfident.
 
The third round is a three-on-three battle, and first up, it’s Barry’s Skarmory against Paul’s Magmortar. Although Barry starts out strong by using Spikes to lay a trap, Magmortar quickly defeats Skarmory, so Barry brings out Hitmonlee. Paul then switches to Ursaring, who is powerful enough to withstand Hitmonlee’s repeated attacks.
 
Barry has only one Pokémon left, and it’s his beloved Empoleon. Though Empoleon shows great speed and strength, it can’t achieve victory over Paul’s powerful Electivire, and Paul is the victor!
 
Meanwhile, Team Rocket’s snack shop, thanks to a brainstorm from James, has expanded to sell souvenirs featuring all the Pokémon stars of the third round. The Electivire candy bars are particularly popular!
 
We leave our heroes pondering Ash’s upcoming battle with Conway, who keeps mysteriously appearing for mere seconds at a time and dropping hints about his “secret strategy”...</i>
 
==Plot==
The episode starts with [[Paul]] defeating a female Trainer. Then, {{Ash}} tells his {{AP|Snorlax}} to use {{m|Body Slam}} on his female opponent's {{p|Grumpig}}, defeating it. With the second round of battles over, the battling pairs for the third round are shown. [[Conway]] will be battling Ash, and {{an|Barry}} will be battling Paul. Outside the stadium, Ash and {{ashfr}} are looking at the screen. Then, Conway appears out of nowhere again. As Conway says something, {{an|Dawn}} walks back and accidentally bumps into Barry. Barry scolds Dawn for making him fall, and Dawn tells him that he should not be running. The two starts to fight, but {{an|Brock}} stops them. Ash asks Barry what he is running for. He replies that he is looking for Paul. He runs off. {{TRT}} continues to sell their merchandise but everybody passed by them. {{MTR}} takes out the [[Jessilina]] toy and a Meowth door figure. But there is nobody listening to them. [[James]] asks why no one buys their merchandise. Jessie suggests that the Meowth figurine is not good enough, and Meowth denies that, and says that the Jessilina figurine is not nice. Both of them start to quarrel. They say that they will do their best to sell their merchandise. In the evening, Paul is checking the data of Barry, when he hears Barry's voice. Ash stares at Paul. Barry asks Paul if he is looking up on him, and he replies yes. After Paul leaves, Barry checks on Paul's data. Conway appears suddenly and tells Ash about the {{p|Darkrai}} and its {{si|Tobias|Trainer}}. Then Conway goes away and Barry and Ash rush out.


The battle of Paul and Barry is about to begin. A rock field will be the battlefield for their battle. Barry and Paul appears on both side of the battlefield. Barry chooses {{p|Skarmory}} as his first Pokémon and Paul chooses {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}. Dawn checks the data of Skarmory on her Pokédex. Barry starts the battle with {{m|Spikes}}. Paul tells Magmortar to use {{m|Flamethrower}}, the strong attack takes out Skarmory immediately. Skarmory is declared out of battle. Barry thanks his Skarmory and returns it to its [[Poké Ball]]. He sends out {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}. Empoleon uses {{m|Hydro Cannon}} on Magmortar, injuring it. Despite knowing that his Pokémon will be injured under the effects of Spikes, Paul calls back Magmortar and sends out {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}. The Spikes from before inflicts a damage on Ursaring. Barry returns Empoleon. He chooses {{p|Hitmonlee}}. Paul tells Ursaring to use {{m|Bulk Up}}. Hitmonlee uses {{m|Mega Kick}}. Ursaring uses {{m|Hammer Arm}} but Hitmonlee dodges it by jumping on a rock. Ursaring uses {{m|Slash}} and Barry tells Hitmonlee to dodge it all. Then, Hitmonlee uses {{m|Close Combat}}. Ursaring uses Hammer Arm again and hits Hitmonlee. As Hitmonlee is about to crash onto a rock, Barry tells it to do its best. It jumps up high and uses {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}. It crashes to the ground and hits Ursaring with its other leg. Paul tells it to use {{m|Focus Blast}}. Although Hitmonlee dodges it by jumping behind a rock, the strong impact hits Hitmonlee. Ursaring uses Hammer Arm again, Hitmonlee counters it by using {{m|Blaze Kick}}, burning Ursaring. Ursaring activates {{a|Guts}} and uses Hammer Arm to counter Hitmonlee's Blaze Kick. The strong impact causes a smoke that clears soon after. Both Pokémon are seen standing up but Hitmonlee falls later. Hitmonlee is defeated. Outside the stadium, Team Rocket saw the battle outside the stadium on the TV screen. A {{p|Murkrow}} jokingly flies past them. James reminds them again of their store. Jessie says that nobody wants to buy, but James thought of a great idea. He runs off.
The battle of Paul and Barry is about to begin. A rock field will be the battlefield for their battle. Barry and Paul appears on both side of the battlefield. Barry chooses {{p|Skarmory}} as his first Pokémon and Paul chooses {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}. Dawn checks the data of Skarmory on her Pokédex. Barry starts the battle with {{m|Spikes}}. Paul tells Magmortar to use {{m|Flamethrower}}, the strong attack takes out Skarmory immediately. Skarmory is declared out of battle. Barry thanks his Skarmory and returns it to its [[Poké Ball]]. He sends out {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}. Empoleon uses {{m|Hydro Cannon}} on Magmortar, injuring it. Despite knowing that his Pokémon will be injured under the effects of Spikes, Paul calls back Magmortar and sends out {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}}. The Spikes from before inflicts a damage on Ursaring. Barry returns Empoleon. He chooses {{p|Hitmonlee}}. Paul tells Ursaring to use {{m|Bulk Up}}. Hitmonlee uses {{m|Mega Kick}}. Ursaring uses {{m|Hammer Arm}} but Hitmonlee dodges it by jumping on a rock. Ursaring uses {{m|Slash}} and Barry tells Hitmonlee to dodge it all. Then, Hitmonlee uses {{m|Close Combat}}. Ursaring uses Hammer Arm again and hits Hitmonlee. As Hitmonlee is about to crash onto a rock, Barry tells it to do its best. It jumps up high and uses {{m|High Jump Kick}}. It crashes to the ground and hits Ursaring with its other leg. Paul tells it to use {{m|Focus Blast}}. Although Hitmonlee dodges it by jumping behind a rock, the strong impact hits Hitmonlee. Ursaring uses Hammer Arm again, Hitmonlee counters it by using {{m|Blaze Kick}}, burning Ursaring. Ursaring activates {{a|Guts}} and uses Hammer Arm to counter Hitmonlee's Blaze Kick. The strong impact causes a smoke that clears soon after. Both Pokémon are seen standing up but Hitmonlee falls later. Hitmonlee is defeated. Outside the stadium, Team Rocket saw the battle outside the stadium on the TV screen. A {{p|Murkrow}} jokingly flies past them. James reminds them again of their store. Jessie says that nobody wants to buy, but James thought of a great idea. He runs off.


Barry chooses his Empoleon again. Paul tells Ursaring to use {{m|Slash}} and Empoleon uses {{m|Drill Peck}}. Both Pokémon are injured. Ursaring uses Focus Blast and Empoleon uses {{m|Steel Wing}} to reflect the attack. The Focus Blast is sent back to Ursaring, injuring it. Paul calls Ursaring back, and sends {{TP|Paul|Electivire}} out. The {{m|Spikes}} hit Electivire. Dawn checks {{p|Electivire}} on her Pokédex. Dawn comments that Barry is about to lose. Empoleon uses {{m|Hyper Beam}} and Electivire counters it with {{m|Thunder}}. The attacks collide and causes a huge smoke. The smoke clears and shows Empoleon breathing heavily, needing to recharge after using Hyper Beam. Electivire uses {{m|ThunderPunch}} and Barry tells Empoleon to dodge it. Paul tells Electivire to continue using ThunderPunch, but Empoleon  dodges them all. When Empoleon gets cornered,  Electivire uses {{m|Giga Impact}} and Empoleon is hit at a point-blank range. Empoleon manages to stand up. Electivire uses ThunderPunch. Empoleon fails to dodge it, and is launched back many feet, smashing rocks in the process. Empoleon tries to get up. Barry yells it to continue doing its best, Empoleon hears it and its {{a|Torrent}} Ability is activated. Empoleon uses {{m|Hydro Cannon}}. Its {{a|Torrent}} Ability powers up its {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, which is strong enough to destroy the rocky terrain of the field. Ash, Brock and Dawn are all pleased with this break though, though Paul just orders Electivire to use {{m|Protect}}. Hydro Cannon hits the protective shielding and Electivire is unaffected by Empoleon's last resort. Empoleon has to recharge from the attack. Electivire finishes it the battle off with {{m|Thunder}}. Empoleon stands still, taking the damage of the Thunder. Barry yells out to Empoleon. Paul is declared the winner. Barry thanks his Empoleon for the great battle.
Barry chooses his Empoleon again. Paul tells Ursaring to use {{m|Slash}} and Empoleon uses {{m|Drill Peck}}. Both Pokémon are injured. Ursaring uses Focus Blast and Empoleon uses {{m|Steel Wing}} to reflect the attack. The Focus Blast is sent back to Ursaring, injuring it. Paul calls Ursaring back, and sends {{TP|Paul|Electivire}} out. The {{m|Spikes}} hit Electivire. Dawn checks {{p|Electivire}} on her Pokédex. Ash comments that Paul's Electabuzz evolved and Dawn comments that Barry is about to lose. Empoleon uses {{m|Hyper Beam}} and Electivire counters it with {{m|Thunder}}. The attacks collide and causes a huge smoke. The smoke clears and shows Empoleon breathing heavily, needing to recharge after using Hyper Beam. Electivire uses {{m|Thunder Punch}} and Barry tells Empoleon to dodge it. Paul tells Electivire to continue using Thunder Punch, but Empoleon  dodges them all. When Empoleon gets cornered,  Electivire uses {{m|Giga Impact}} and Empoleon is hit at a point-blank range. Empoleon manages to stand up. Electivire uses Thunder Punch. Empoleon fails to dodge it, and is launched back many feet, smashing rocks in the process. Empoleon tries to get up. Barry yells it to continue doing its best, Empoleon hears it and its {{a|Torrent}} Ability is activated. Empoleon uses {{m|Hydro Cannon}}. Its {{a|Torrent}} Ability powers up its {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, which is strong enough to destroy the rocky terrain of the field. Ash, Brock and Dawn are all pleased with this break though, though Paul just orders Electivire to use {{m|Protect}}. Hydro Cannon hits the protective shielding and Electivire is unaffected by Empoleon's last resort. Empoleon has to recharge from the attack. Electivire finishes it the battle off with {{m|Thunder}}. Empoleon stands still, taking the damage of the Thunder. Barry yells out to Empoleon. Paul is declared the winner. Barry thanks his Empoleon for the great battle.


James rushes back to the store, bringing a big sack of things. Jessie and Meowth remove the ropes quickly. They began to promote their merchandise, which consists of many figurines of Paul's and Barry's Pokémon. A crowd appears, wanting to buy their merchandise. Team Rocket is thrilled.
James rushes back to the store, bringing a big sack of things. Jessie and Meowth remove the ropes quickly. They began to promote their merchandise, which consists of many figurines of Paul's and Barry's Pokémon. A crowd appears, wanting to buy their merchandise. Team Rocket is thrilled.


As Paul is about to leave, Barry calls out to him. He asks Paul if they can battle again. Paul replies affirmatively. Barry is happy. Barry tells Ash that he will cheer for him on in his battle against Conway. His friends cheer for him too. Conway suddenly appears. Conway says that he will win but Ash denies. The episode ends with a scene of Ash and Conway.
As Paul is about to leave, Barry calls out to him. He asks Paul if they can battle again. Paul replies affirmatively. Barry is happy. Barry tells Ash that he will cheer for him in his battle against Conway. His friends will cheer for him too. Conway suddenly appears. Conway says that he will win but Ash denies. The episode ends with a scene of Ash and Conway staring each other down.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{Ash}}, [[Paul]], {{an|Barry}}, [[Conway]], and {{si|Tobias}} make it through the second round of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
* {{Ash}}, [[Paul]], {{an|Barry}}, [[Conway]], and {{si|Tobias}} make it through the second round of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
* [[Paul]] and {{an|Barry}} are selected to battle each other in the third round of the Lily of the Valley Conference while {{Ash}} is selected to battle [[Conway]].
* Paul and Barry are selected to {{pkmn|battle}} each other in the third round of the Lily of the Valley Conference, while Ash is selected to battle Conway.
* [[Paul]]'s {{p|Electabuzz}} is revealed to have evolved into an {{TP|Paul|Electivire}}.
* Paul's {{p|Electabuzz}} is revealed to have evolved into an {{TP|Paul|Electivire}}.
* Barry is revealed to have captured a {{p|Skarmory}} and a {{p|Hitmonlee}}.
* Barry is revealed to own a {{p|Skarmory}} and a {{p|Hitmonlee}}.
* Paul defeats Barry and advances to the quarter-finals of the tournament.
* Paul defeats Barry and advances to the quarter-finals of the tournament.
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* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}})
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Ursaring}} ({{OP|Paul|Ursaring}})
* {{p|Ursaring}} ({{OP|Paul|Ursaring}})
* {{p|Electivire}} ({{OP|Paul|Electivire}})
* {{p|Electivire}} ({{OP|Paul|Electivire}})
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* {{p|Murkrow}}


==Trivia==  
==Trivia==
[[File:DP184 Jessilina doll.png|thumb|250px|The Jessilina doll, as well as other merchandise]]
[[File:DP184 Jessilina doll.png|thumb|250px|The Jessilina doll, as well as other merchandise]]
* There is no [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon lecture]] following this episode.
* There is no [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]] following this episode.
* This episode was the first to air after the theatrical release of the [[M13|thirteenth movie]].
* This episode was the first to air after the theatrical release of the [[M13|thirteenth movie]].
* This episode marks the first time that the {{a|Torrent}} [[Ability]] is shown in the anime.
* This episode marks the first time that the {{a|Torrent}} [[Ability]] is shown in the anime.
** As of this episode all three [[Starter Pokémon|starter]]-exclusive Abilities have been seen in the anime.
** As of this episode all three {{pkmn2|starter}}-exclusive Abilities have been seen in the anime.
* This is the first time that {{an|Barry}} has been revealed to have a Pokémon that his {{ga|Barry |game counterpart}} does {{p|Skarmory|not}} {{p|Hitmonlee|have}}.
* This is the first time that {{an|Barry}} has been revealed to have a Pokémon that his {{ga|Barry |game counterpart}} does {{p|Skarmory|not}} {{p|Hitmonlee|have}}.
* When Barry's {{p|Skarmory}} used {{m|Spikes}} in this episode, it has the same effect as in the games (causing damage only to Pokémon switching into battle) as opposed to previous episodes when Spikes would instead causing damage directly against the opposing Pokémon.
* When Barry's {{p|Skarmory}} used {{m|Spikes}} in this episode, it has the same effect as in the games (causing damage only to Pokémon switching into battle) as opposed to previous episodes when Spikes would instead causing damage directly against the opposing Pokémon.
* When Team Rocket were selling their merchandise, they had a doll of [[Jessie|Jessilina]] with a lollipop that she had been seen with in one of the ''Diamond and Pearl'' ending themes; ''[[Message of the Wind]]''.
* When Team Rocket were selling their merchandise, they had a doll of [[Jessilina]] with a lollipop that she had been seen with in one of the ''Diamond and Pearl'' ending themes; ''[[Message of the Wind]]''.
* This episode marks the first time when the move {{m|Blaze Kick}} is used by another species of Pokémon than {{p|Blaziken}}.
* This episode marks the first time when the move {{m|Blaze Kick}} is used by another species of Pokémon than {{p|Blaziken}}.
* At one point, a Murkrow flies by Meowth after he said that "it's a party at the stadium while out here you can hear paint dry." This is a reference to a common trope in Japanese media where a crow flies by a character after the character says something extremely obvious or extremely stupid.
* At one point, a Murkrow flies by Meowth after he said that "it's a party at the stadium while out here you can hear paint dry." This is a reference to a common trope in Japanese media where a crow flies by a character after the character says something extremely obvious or extremely stupid.
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===Errors===
===Errors===
* When {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} used Hydro Cannon it was shown destroying rocks in its path, but when Hitmonlee and {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} were battling there weren't any rocks in their path.
* After {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}} is hit by {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}'s {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, Barry claims that {{an|Barry|Skarmory}}'s {{m|Spikes}} will effect any of [[Paul]]'s substituted Pokémon. However, this is incorrect, as {{type|Flying}}s and Pokémon with {{a|Levitate}} are immune to Spikes.
* When {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} used Hydro Cannon against {{TP|Paul|Electivire}}, the move was shown destroying rocks in its path, but when Hitmonlee and {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} were battling there weren't any rocks in their path.


===Dub edits===
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|de={{tt|Barrys großer Kampf|Barry's big fight}}
|id={{tt|Putaran Ketiga Liga Sinnoh! Paul Melawan Barry!!|Sinnoh League​ Third Round! Paul vs. Barry!!}}
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|it={{tt|Paul contro Barry!|Paul versus Barry!}}
|no={{tt|Kaster en Paul på Barry!|Throwing a Paul on Barry!, lit.}}
|no={{tt|Kaster en Paul på Barry!|Throwing a Paul on Barry!, lit.}}
|pl={{tt|Starcie Paula i Barry'ego!|Clash of Paul and Barry!}}
|pl={{tt|Starcie Paula i Barry'ego!|Clash of Paul and Barry!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Paul Contra Barry!|Paul vs Barry!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Paul Contra Barry!|Paul vs Barry!}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Vitória do Paul sobre o Barry!|The Victory of Paul on Barry}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Vitória do Paul sobre o Barry!|Paul's Victory Against Barry!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Enfrentando a Polo con Benito!|Bringing Paul and Barry face-to-face!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Enfrentando a Polo con Benito!|Bringing Paul and Barry face-to-face!}}
|es_la={{tt|Buscando un Paul en Barry|Looking a Paul in Barry}}
|es_la={{tt|Buscando un Paul en Barry|Looking a Paul in Barry}}
|sv={{tt|En Paul-skugga över Barry!|A Paul shadow over Barry!}}
|sv={{tt|En Paul-skugga över Barry!|A Paul shadow over Barry!}}
|ko={{tt|신오리그 영란대회 3차전 진철 VS 용식|Sinnoh League​ Lily of the Valley Third Round - Paul VS Barry}}
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DP184   EP650
シンオウリーグ三回戦!シンジ対ジュン!!
Shin'ō League Third Round! Shinji VS Jun!!
First broadcast
Japan July 15, 2010
United States December 4, 2010
English themes
Opening We Will Carry On!
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening 「サイコー・エブリディ!」(BAND VERSION)
Ending 君の胸にLaLaLa
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 米村正二 Shōji Yonemura
Storyboard 金崎貴臣 Takaomi Kanasaki
Assistant director 大庭秀昭 Hideaki Ōba
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
No additional credits are available at this time.

Casting a Paul on Barry! (Japanese: シンオウリーグ三回戦!シンジ対ジュン!! Shin'ō League Third Round! Shinji VS Jun!!) is the 184th episode of the Diamond & Pearl series, and the 650th episode of the Pokémon anime. It aired in Japan on July 15, 2010 and in the United States on December 4, 2010.

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Blurb

As Ash prepares to battle Conway in the third round of the Sinnoh League tournament at Lily of the Valley Island, Barry is getting ready to battle Paul. In his usual bombastic way, Barry informs Paul that their match will surely decide the top Trainer, while Paul is wary of being overconfident.

The third round is a three-on-three battle, and first up, it’s Barry’s Skarmory against Paul’s Magmortar. Although Barry starts out strong by using Spikes to lay a trap, Magmortar quickly defeats Skarmory, so Barry brings out Hitmonlee. Paul then switches to Ursaring, who is powerful enough to withstand Hitmonlee’s repeated attacks.

Barry has only one Pokémon left, and it’s his beloved Empoleon. Though Empoleon shows great speed and strength, it can’t achieve victory over Paul’s powerful Electivire, and Paul is the victor!

Meanwhile, Team Rocket’s snack shop, thanks to a brainstorm from James, has expanded to sell souvenirs featuring all the Pokémon stars of the third round. The Electivire candy bars are particularly popular!

We leave our heroes pondering Ash’s upcoming battle with Conway, who keeps mysteriously appearing for mere seconds at a time and dropping hints about his “secret strategy”...

Plot

The episode starts with Paul defeating a female Trainer. Then, Ash tells his Snorlax to use Body Slam on his female opponent's Grumpig, defeating it. With the second round of battles over, the battling pairs for the third round are shown. Conway will be battling Ash, and Barry will be battling Paul. Outside the stadium, Ash and his friends are looking at the screen. Then, Conway appears out of nowhere again. As Conway says something, Dawn walks back and accidentally bumps into Barry. Barry scolds Dawn for making him fall, and Dawn tells him that he should not be running. The two starts to fight, but Brock stops them. Ash asks Barry what he is running for. He replies that he is looking for Paul. He runs off. Team Rocket continues to sell their merchandise but everybody passed by them. Meowth takes out the Jessilina toy and a Meowth door figure. But there is nobody listening to them. James asks why no one buys their merchandise. Jessie suggests that the Meowth figurine is not good enough, and Meowth denies that, and says that the Jessilina figurine is not nice. Both of them start to quarrel. They say that they will do their best to sell their merchandise. In the evening, Paul is checking the data of Barry, when he hears Barry's voice. Ash stares at Paul. Barry asks Paul if he is looking up on him, and he replies yes. After Paul leaves, Barry checks on Paul's data. Conway appears suddenly and tells Ash about the Darkrai and its Trainer. Then Conway goes away and Barry and Ash rush out.

The battle of Paul and Barry is about to begin. A rock field will be the battlefield for their battle. Barry and Paul appears on both side of the battlefield. Barry chooses Skarmory as his first Pokémon and Paul chooses Magmortar. Dawn checks the data of Skarmory on her Pokédex. Barry starts the battle with Spikes. Paul tells Magmortar to use Flamethrower, the strong attack takes out Skarmory immediately. Skarmory is declared out of battle. Barry thanks his Skarmory and returns it to its Poké Ball. He sends out Empoleon. Empoleon uses Hydro Cannon on Magmortar, injuring it. Despite knowing that his Pokémon will be injured under the effects of Spikes, Paul calls back Magmortar and sends out Ursaring. The Spikes from before inflicts a damage on Ursaring. Barry returns Empoleon. He chooses Hitmonlee. Paul tells Ursaring to use Bulk Up. Hitmonlee uses Mega Kick. Ursaring uses Hammer Arm but Hitmonlee dodges it by jumping on a rock. Ursaring uses Slash and Barry tells Hitmonlee to dodge it all. Then, Hitmonlee uses Close Combat. Ursaring uses Hammer Arm again and hits Hitmonlee. As Hitmonlee is about to crash onto a rock, Barry tells it to do its best. It jumps up high and uses High Jump Kick. It crashes to the ground and hits Ursaring with its other leg. Paul tells it to use Focus Blast. Although Hitmonlee dodges it by jumping behind a rock, the strong impact hits Hitmonlee. Ursaring uses Hammer Arm again, Hitmonlee counters it by using Blaze Kick, burning Ursaring. Ursaring activates Guts and uses Hammer Arm to counter Hitmonlee's Blaze Kick. The strong impact causes a smoke that clears soon after. Both Pokémon are seen standing up but Hitmonlee falls later. Hitmonlee is defeated. Outside the stadium, Team Rocket saw the battle outside the stadium on the TV screen. A Murkrow jokingly flies past them. James reminds them again of their store. Jessie says that nobody wants to buy, but James thought of a great idea. He runs off.

Barry chooses his Empoleon again. Paul tells Ursaring to use Slash and Empoleon uses Drill Peck. Both Pokémon are injured. Ursaring uses Focus Blast and Empoleon uses Steel Wing to reflect the attack. The Focus Blast is sent back to Ursaring, injuring it. Paul calls Ursaring back, and sends Electivire out. The Spikes hit Electivire. Dawn checks Electivire on her Pokédex. Ash comments that Paul's Electabuzz evolved and Dawn comments that Barry is about to lose. Empoleon uses Hyper Beam and Electivire counters it with Thunder. The attacks collide and causes a huge smoke. The smoke clears and shows Empoleon breathing heavily, needing to recharge after using Hyper Beam. Electivire uses Thunder Punch and Barry tells Empoleon to dodge it. Paul tells Electivire to continue using Thunder Punch, but Empoleon dodges them all. When Empoleon gets cornered, Electivire uses Giga Impact and Empoleon is hit at a point-blank range. Empoleon manages to stand up. Electivire uses Thunder Punch. Empoleon fails to dodge it, and is launched back many feet, smashing rocks in the process. Empoleon tries to get up. Barry yells it to continue doing its best, Empoleon hears it and its Torrent Ability is activated. Empoleon uses Hydro Cannon. Its Torrent Ability powers up its Hydro Cannon, which is strong enough to destroy the rocky terrain of the field. Ash, Brock and Dawn are all pleased with this break though, though Paul just orders Electivire to use Protect. Hydro Cannon hits the protective shielding and Electivire is unaffected by Empoleon's last resort. Empoleon has to recharge from the attack. Electivire finishes it the battle off with Thunder. Empoleon stands still, taking the damage of the Thunder. Barry yells out to Empoleon. Paul is declared the winner. Barry thanks his Empoleon for the great battle.

James rushes back to the store, bringing a big sack of things. Jessie and Meowth remove the ropes quickly. They began to promote their merchandise, which consists of many figurines of Paul's and Barry's Pokémon. A crowd appears, wanting to buy their merchandise. Team Rocket is thrilled.

As Paul is about to leave, Barry calls out to him. He asks Paul if they can battle again. Paul replies affirmatively. Barry is happy. Barry tells Ash that he will cheer for him in his battle against Conway. His friends will cheer for him too. Conway suddenly appears. Conway says that he will win but Ash denies. The episode ends with a scene of Ash and Conway staring each other down.

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Trivia

The Jessilina doll, as well as other merchandise
  • There is no Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination following this episode.
  • This episode was the first to air after the theatrical release of the thirteenth movie.
  • This episode marks the first time that the Torrent Ability is shown in the anime.
    • As of this episode all three starter-exclusive Abilities have been seen in the anime.
  • This is the first time that Barry has been revealed to have a Pokémon that his game counterpart does not have.
  • When Barry's Skarmory used Spikes in this episode, it has the same effect as in the games (causing damage only to Pokémon switching into battle) as opposed to previous episodes when Spikes would instead causing damage directly against the opposing Pokémon.
  • When Team Rocket were selling their merchandise, they had a doll of Jessilina with a lollipop that she had been seen with in one of the Diamond and Pearl ending themes; Message of the Wind.
  • This episode marks the first time when the move Blaze Kick is used by another species of Pokémon than Blaziken.
  • At one point, a Murkrow flies by Meowth after he said that "it's a party at the stadium while out here you can hear paint dry." This is a reference to a common trope in Japanese media where a crow flies by a character after the character says something extremely obvious or extremely stupid.
  • The episode's name may be a pun on "casting a pall on Barry".

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