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(Japanese: '''セミファイナルⅢ　「武勇」''' ''The Semifinals III: "Valor"'') is the 124th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,209th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 9, 2022<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.
'''Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling!''' (Japanese: '''セミファイナルⅢ　「武勇」''' ''The Semifinals III: "Valor"'') is the 124th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,209th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 9, 2022, in Canada on February 11, 2023, in South Africa on March 7, 2023, in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2023, in Australia on April 28, 2023, and in the United States on June 23, 2023.
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<i>The Masters Eight Tournament battle between Ash and Cynthia is underway, and Ash has three Pokémon left, while Cynthia has four. After switching her Pokémon repeatedly to gain the advantage, Cynthia calls Garchomp to the field, while Ash calls on Dracovish. Cynthia soon switches to Roserade, and it’s defeated by Dracovish, but Dracovish ends up poisoned. Refusing to retreat, Dracovish goes up against Cynthia’s Milotic. The two Pokémon clash, but Milotic wins, and Ash’s Sirfetch’d is up next. Overcoming hazards on the battlefield, Sirfetch’d defeats Milotic but falls to Garchomp. Now Ash is down to his final Pokémon, Lucario, and Cynthia switches out Garchomp for Togekiss—who starts to Dynamax!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
The [[Masters Tournament]] semifinal battle between [[Ash]] and {{an|Cynthia}} continues, with the former having three Pokémon remaining and the latter having four. Ash's fourth Pokémon is Dracovish, and Cynthia sends out her fifth Pokémon, {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}, causing Ash to wonder if she will [[Mega Evolve]]. Dracovish goes in for a super effective {{m|Ice Fang}}, but Garchomp dodges and lands a {{m|Dragon Claw}}, causing Dracovish super effective damage. She then uses {{m|Stealth Rock}}, before Cynthia substitutes her for {{p|Roserade}}, whose burn from {{AP|Gengar}}'s earlier {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} has been healed thanks to its [[Ability]], {{a|Natural Cure}}. Despite this, Dracovish is able to power through Roserade's {{m|Poison Jab}} and get off a {{m|Fishious Rend}}, though it ends up getting [[Poison|poisoned]]. However, it manages to persevere and power through Roserade's {{m|Leaf Storm}} with a Dragon Rush, which is enough to knock Roserade out.
The [[Masters Eight Tournament]] semifinals {{pkmn|battle}} between {{Ash}} and {{an|Cynthia}} continues, with the former having three Pokémon remaining and the latter having four. Ash's fourth Pokémon is {{AP|Dracovish}}, and Cynthia sends out her fifth Pokémon, {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}, causing Ash to wonder if she will [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. Dracovish goes in for an {{m|Ice Fang}}, but Garchomp dodges and lashes it with {{m|Dragon Claw}}, dealing [[Type#Type effectiveness|super-effective]] [[damage]] on the {{pkmn|category|Fossil Pokémon}}. Garchomp follows up with {{m|Stealth Rock}}, before Cynthia substitutes her for {{p|Roserade}}, whose {{status|burn}} from {{AP|Gengar}}'s [[JN123|earlier]] {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} has been healed thanks to its [[Ability]], {{a|Natural Cure}}. Despite this, Dracovish is able to withstand Roserade's {{m|Poison Jab}} and strike back with a {{m|Fishious Rend}}, though it ends up getting {{status|poison}}ed. Nonetheless, Dracovish's poison status gives it the anger, determination, and power to push through Roserade's {{m|Leaf Storm}} with {{m|Dragon Rush}}, [[Fainting|knocking Roserade out]].


Ash wants to recall Dracovish at this point due to the damage it is taking from poison, but it insists on staying in the battle. Cynthia then sends out her sixth Pokémon, {{p|Milotic}}, whom Dracovish charges toward with Dragon Rush. However, Milotic uses {{m|Disarming Voice}} to keep Dracovish at bay, before employing the same tactic it used against [[Iris's Dragonite]] and coiling around Dracovish and using {{m|Iron Head}}. However, Dracovish fires back with Fishious Rend, and the attacks collide and make a huge explosion. Although Milotic has taken visible damage, Dracovish ends up going down.
Ash wants to [[recall]] Dracovish at this point due to the damage it is taking from poison, but, at Dracovish's insistence, allows it to stay in the battle. Cynthia sends out her sixth Pokémon, {{p|Milotic}}, whom Dracovish charges toward with Dragon Rush. Milotic uses {{m|Disarming Voice}} to keep Dracovish at bay, before employing the same [[JN117|tactic]] it used against [[Iris's Dragonite]] and coiling around Dracovish to use a close-range {{m|Iron Head}}. Dracovish, however, strikes back with Fishious Rend, and the attacks collide to create a big explosion. Although Milotic has taken visible damage, Dracovish ends up going down.


Ash recalls Dracovish and sends out {{AP|Sirfetch'd}} as his fifth Pokémon, who takes damage from Garchomp's Stealth Rock. Ash gets an idea and has Sirfetch'd use {{m|Brutal Swing}} to eliminate the Stealth Rock, greatly impressing [[Goh]] and [[Hop]]. Milotic goes in for a {{m|Hydro Pump}}, but Sirfetch'd dodges and withstands its {{m|Iron Head}}, before getting off a flurry of {{m|Fury Cutter}}s. Milotic's next attack is {{m|Disarming Voice}}, but Sirfetch'd impressively powers through it and blitzes Milotic with {{m|Meteor Assault}}, taking it down.
Ash recalls Dracovish and sends out {{AP|Sirfetch'd}}, who immediately takes damage from Garchomp's Stealth Rock. Ash suddenly gets an idea and has Sirfetch'd use {{m|Brutal Swing}} with its shield to eliminate the levitating stones, greatly impressing [[Goh]], [[Hop]], {{an|Leon}}, [[Diantha]], and Cynthia. Milotic attacks with a {{m|Hydro Pump}}, but Sirfetch'd is able to dodge the attack by jumping into the air, retrieving its shield in the process. Sirfetch'd and Milotic both proceed to charge at each other as Milotic uses Iron Head. However, Sirfetch'd uses its shield to block Milotic's attack, before landing a flurry of {{m|Fury Cutter}}s that pushes Milotic back. Milotic's next attack is Disarming Voice, but Sirfetch'd manages to endure it and blitz Milotic with {{m|Meteor Assault}}, taking it down.  


Cynthia recalls Milotic and commends Ash on his cleverness at getting rid of the Stealth Rock, before sending Garchomp back out, and Ash again predicts that she may Mega Evolve. Garchomp uses {{m|Scale Shot}}, but Sirfetch'd manages to fight it off with Fury Cutter, before clashing against Garchomp's {{m|Dragon Claw}}. Sirfetch'd ends up getting knocked back, but is able to avert a second Dragon Claw by using {{m|Detect}}. Sirfetch'd then goes in for a Meteor Assault, and Garchomp uses {{m|Draco Meteor}} in response, both of which successfully land. Both Pokémon take a good amount of damage and enter a standoff, but Garchomp is able to remain conscious as Sirfetch'd faints standing up.
Cynthia recalls Milotic and commends Ash on his cleverness at getting rid of the trap of stones created by Stealth Rock, before sending Garchomp back out and again forcing Ash to consider the possibility of Garchomp Mega Evolving. Sirfetch'd charges once more with Fury Cutter, knocking away a {{m|Scale Shot}} along the way, before clashing against Garchomp's Dragon Claw. Sirfetch'd ends up getting knocked back, but is able to avert a second Dragon Claw by using {{m|Detect}}. Sirfetch'd goes in for a Meteor Assault, and Garchomp uses {{m|Draco Meteor}} in response, both of which successfully land. Both Pokémon take heavy damage and, as the smoke clears, enter a standoff. Garchomp eventually stumbles, but remains conscious, while Sirfetch'd faints standing up, refusing to fall down, even in defeat.


Ash recalls Sirfetch'd as Cynthia calls Garchomp back. Ash sends out his final Pokémon, {{AP|Lucario}}, and Cynthia sends {{p|Togekiss}} back out. Lucario starts off with {{m|Bullet Punch}}, and Togekiss tries to stop it in its track with {{m|Air Slash}}, but Lucario is able to push through it and land Bullet Punch on Togekiss, causing it super effective damage. However, it is still standing, and Lucario charges an {{m|Aura Sphere}}. However, Togekiss beats it to the punch with another Air Slash, not only causing it a good amount of damage, but also making it [[Flinching|flinch]] thanks to its Ability, {{a|Serene Grace}}, and Lucario's Aura Sphere is cancelled out because of this. Togekiss uses yet another Air Slash, but Ash has Lucario use Bullet Punch to neutralize the attack. After a brief moment of silence, Cynthia surprises the entire arena by recalling Togekiss, and [[Dynamax]]ing it, revealing that she has no intention of Mega Evolving Garchomp. Ash then readies his [[Key Stone]], and Lucario prepares to take on Dynamax Togekiss as the battle enters its climax.
Ash recalls Sirfetch'd as Cynthia calls Garchomp back. Ash sends out his final Pokémon, {{AP|Lucario}}, and Cynthia sends {{p|Togekiss}} back out. In the stands, [[Goh's Cinderace]] suddenly pops out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} to cheer on its friend. Lucario starts off with {{m|Bullet Punch}}, and Togekiss tries to stop it in its tracks with {{m|Air Slash}}, but Lucario is able to push through it and land its attack on Togekiss. Togekiss is still standing, however, as Lucario charges an {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Togekiss beats it to the punch with another Air Slash, not only dealing a good amount of damage, but also negating Lucario's Aura Sphere, seemingly making it [[flinch]]. Togekiss uses yet another Air Slash, but Lucario uses Bullet Punch to neutralize the attack, resisting flinching thanks to its {{a|Inner Focus|strong willpower}}. After a brief moment of silence, Cynthia surprises the entire [[Wyndon Stadium]] by recalling Togekiss and [[Dynamax]]ing it, revealing that she has no intention of Mega Evolving Garchomp. Ash readies his [[Key Stone]], and Lucario prepares to take on Dynamax Togekiss as the battle approaches its climax.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{Ash}} and {{an|Cynthia}} continue their [[Full Battle]] in the semifinals.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Cynthia}} continue their [[Full Battle]] in the semifinals.
* Cynthia is shown to have obtained a [[Dynamax Band]].
* [[Ash's Lucario]] is revealed to have {{a|Inner Focus}} as its [[Ability]].
* Cynthia is revealed to own a [[Dynamax Band]].
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* [[Diantha]]
* [[Diantha]]
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* {{an|Leon}}
* [[Hop]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
* [[Gym guide|Dan]]
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* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
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* {{p|Noivern}} ({{OP|Ash|Noivern}})
* {{p|Noivern}} ({{OP|Ash|Noivern}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}}; flashback)
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:JN124 AS.png|thumb|150px|The "After the story" artwork for this episode]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Roserade}}
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Roserade}}
* [[James's Morpeko]] is seen eating [[Old Gateau]]s during the battle, referencing {{an|Cynthia}}'s home [[region]] of [[Sinnoh]].
* This episode aired exactly 12 years after ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', where {{Ash}} imagines himself battling against {{an|Cynthia}} in place of [[Flint]].
* {{AP|Tauros}} is the only one of {{Ash}}'s Pokémon at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to not be present in this episode.
* Ash's strategy of using {{AP|Sirfetch'd}}'s {{m|Brutal Swing}} to remove {{m|Stealth Rock}} is similar to his plan of using {{AP|Infernape}}'s {{m|Dig|underground}} {{m|Flare Blitz}} to remove {{m|Toxic Spikes}} in ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]''.
* [[James's Morpeko]] is seen eating [[Old Gateau]]x during the battle, referencing Cynthia's home [[region]] of [[Sinnoh]].
* {{AP|Tauros}} and {{AP|Talonflame}} are the only two of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] to not be present in this episode.
* As of this episode, at least one [[move]] of every [[type]] has been used during Ash and Cynthia's battle, making this the only battle in the {{pkmn|anime}} to have this distinction.
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment is replaced with [[eyecatch]]es of Ash, [[Goh]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} for this episode.
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment is replaced with [[eyecatch]]es of Ash, [[Goh]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} for this episode.
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{MTR}}, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} narrate the preview for the [[JN125|next episode]].
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{MTR}}, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} narrate the preview for the [[JN125|next episode]].


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, "''{{m|Disarming Voice|Rozbrajający Głos}}''" is called "''Rozbrajający Cios''".
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Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling!
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JN124   EP1209
セミファイナルⅢ　「武勇」
The Semifinals III: "Valor"
First broadcast
Japan September 9, 2022
United States June 23, 2023
English themes
Opening With You
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening １・２・３
Ending バツグンタイプ
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation directors 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

Valor: A Strategic Part of Battling! (Japanese: セミファイナルⅢ　「武勇」 The Semifinals III: "Valor") is the 124th episode of Pokémon Journeys: The Series, and the 1,209th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on September 9, 2022, in Canada on February 11, 2023, in South Africa on March 7, 2023, in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2023, in Australia on April 28, 2023, and in the United States on June 23, 2023.

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Blurb

The Masters Eight Tournament battle between Ash and Cynthia is underway, and Ash has three Pokémon left, while Cynthia has four. After switching her Pokémon repeatedly to gain the advantage, Cynthia calls Garchomp to the field, while Ash calls on Dracovish. Cynthia soon switches to Roserade, and it’s defeated by Dracovish, but Dracovish ends up poisoned. Refusing to retreat, Dracovish goes up against Cynthia’s Milotic. The two Pokémon clash, but Milotic wins, and Ash’s Sirfetch’d is up next. Overcoming hazards on the battlefield, Sirfetch’d defeats Milotic but falls to Garchomp. Now Ash is down to his final Pokémon, Lucario, and Cynthia switches out Garchomp for Togekiss—who starts to Dynamax!

Plot

The Masters Eight Tournament semifinals battle between Ash and Cynthia continues, with the former having three Pokémon remaining and the latter having four. Ash's fourth Pokémon is Dracovish, and Cynthia sends out her fifth Pokémon, Garchomp, causing Ash to wonder if she will Mega Evolve. Dracovish goes in for an Ice Fang, but Garchomp dodges and lashes it with Dragon Claw, dealing super-effective damage on the Fossil Pokémon. Garchomp follows up with Stealth Rock, before Cynthia substitutes her for Roserade, whose burn from Gengar's earlier Will-O-Wisp has been healed thanks to its Ability, Natural Cure. Despite this, Dracovish is able to withstand Roserade's Poison Jab and strike back with a Fishious Rend, though it ends up getting poisoned. Nonetheless, Dracovish's poison status gives it the anger, determination, and power to push through Roserade's Leaf Storm with Dragon Rush, knocking Roserade out.

Ash wants to recall Dracovish at this point due to the damage it is taking from poison, but, at Dracovish's insistence, allows it to stay in the battle. Cynthia sends out her sixth Pokémon, Milotic, whom Dracovish charges toward with Dragon Rush. Milotic uses Disarming Voice to keep Dracovish at bay, before employing the same tactic it used against Iris's Dragonite and coiling around Dracovish to use a close-range Iron Head. Dracovish, however, strikes back with Fishious Rend, and the attacks collide to create a big explosion. Although Milotic has taken visible damage, Dracovish ends up going down.

Ash recalls Dracovish and sends out Sirfetch'd, who immediately takes damage from Garchomp's Stealth Rock. Ash suddenly gets an idea and has Sirfetch'd use Brutal Swing with its shield to eliminate the levitating stones, greatly impressing Goh, Hop, Leon, Diantha, and Cynthia. Milotic attacks with a Hydro Pump, but Sirfetch'd is able to dodge the attack by jumping into the air, retrieving its shield in the process. Sirfetch'd and Milotic both proceed to charge at each other as Milotic uses Iron Head. However, Sirfetch'd uses its shield to block Milotic's attack, before landing a flurry of Fury Cutters that pushes Milotic back. Milotic's next attack is Disarming Voice, but Sirfetch'd manages to endure it and blitz Milotic with Meteor Assault, taking it down.

Cynthia recalls Milotic and commends Ash on his cleverness at getting rid of the trap of stones created by Stealth Rock, before sending Garchomp back out and again forcing Ash to consider the possibility of Garchomp Mega Evolving. Sirfetch'd charges once more with Fury Cutter, knocking away a Scale Shot along the way, before clashing against Garchomp's Dragon Claw. Sirfetch'd ends up getting knocked back, but is able to avert a second Dragon Claw by using Detect. Sirfetch'd goes in for a Meteor Assault, and Garchomp uses Draco Meteor in response, both of which successfully land. Both Pokémon take heavy damage and, as the smoke clears, enter a standoff. Garchomp eventually stumbles, but remains conscious, while Sirfetch'd faints standing up, refusing to fall down, even in defeat.

Ash recalls Sirfetch'd as Cynthia calls Garchomp back. Ash sends out his final Pokémon, Lucario, and Cynthia sends Togekiss back out. In the stands, Goh's Cinderace suddenly pops out of its Poké Ball to cheer on its friend. Lucario starts off with Bullet Punch, and Togekiss tries to stop it in its tracks with Air Slash, but Lucario is able to push through it and land its attack on Togekiss. Togekiss is still standing, however, as Lucario charges an Aura Sphere. Togekiss beats it to the punch with another Air Slash, not only dealing a good amount of damage, but also negating Lucario's Aura Sphere, seemingly making it flinch. Togekiss uses yet another Air Slash, but Lucario uses Bullet Punch to neutralize the attack, resisting flinching thanks to its strong willpower. After a brief moment of silence, Cynthia surprises the entire Wyndon Stadium by recalling Togekiss and Dynamaxing it, revealing that she has no intention of Mega Evolving Garchomp. Ash readies his Key Stone, and Lucario prepares to take on Dynamax Togekiss as the battle approaches its climax.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

The "After the story" artwork for this episode

Errors

Dub edits

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Pokémon Journeys: The Series
JN125 : Whittle While You Work! →
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