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As the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] continues, {{Ash}} wins his second round match after {{AP|Snorlax}} uses {{m|Body Slam}} to defeat his opponent's {{p|Grumpig}}. With the second round of battles over, the battling pairs for the third round are shown: [[Conway]] will be battling Ash, and {{an|Barry}} is up against [[Paul]]. Outside the stadium, Ash and {{ashfr}} are looking up at the screen. Then, Conway appears out of nowhere again. As whispers something, {{an|Dawn}} walks back in fear and accidentally bumps into Barry. Barry scolds Dawn for making him fall, and Dawn tells him that he shouldn’t be running. The two start to fight, but {{an|Brock}} stops them. Barry explains that he is looking for Paul, determined to let him know what he is up against. Dawn, who is well aware of Paul’s coldness, advises Barry against it, but Barry ignores her and runs off. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} attempts to sell they food and toy combo deals to the crowds, however the passing trade doesn’t stop. Jessie is quick to blame the quality of the Meowth figurine, though Meowth denies that, and says that the Jessilina figurine is not nice. Both of them start to quarrel, though James suggests they try to learn why they aren’t connecting to the customers. Together the trio point to the sky, determined to make their stall a resounding success.  

By evening, Barry finally finds Paul, who is busy looking up Barry’s data for their upcoming match. Barry is thrilled by this development, and interprets it as Paul feeling threatened by his strength. Barry warns him, however, that the computer data is all outdated as he is always improving. Paul quickly shuts down the computer and orders Barry to reassess his overconfidence, as it is only a third round battle, before leaving. After Paul leaves, Barry checks out Paul's data, but admits it might be outdated. Ash also researches Conway, with the analysis revealing his impulsive nature and multi-skilled battle strategy. As Dawn mentions this makes him rather unpredictable, Conway startles everyone when he makes an appearance. Conway reveals that he has been looking up {{si|Tobias}}, a Trainer who has won the previous rounds and all eight of [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s with only his {{p|Darkrai}}. Then Conway goes away and Barry and Ash rush outside to burn off their excitement.

The next day, the battle of Paul and Barry will be taking place on a rock field. Barry chooses {{p|Skarmory}} as his first Pokémon and Paul chooses {{TP|Paul|Magmortar}}. Barry starts the battle with {{m|Spikes}}, a strategy which will come into play anytime Paul switches Pokémon. Paul scores a one-hit KO with Magmortar’s {{m|Flamethrower}}, taking Skarmory out immediately. Skarmory is declared out of battle. Barry thanks his Skarmory and returns it to its {{i|Poké Ball}}, before sending out his {{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 damage on Ursaring.  

Barry opts for the [[type]] advantage, and switches Empoleon for his {{type|Fighting}} {{p|Hitmonlee}}. Paul tells Ursaring to use {{m|Bulk Up}} to increase its defenses. Hitmonlee uses {{m|Mega Kick}}. Ursaring fires back with {{m|Hammer Arm}}, but Hitmonlee dodges it by jumping on a rock. Ursaring uses {{m|Slash}} and Barry tells Hitmonlee to dodge them all. Then, Hitmonlee lands several blows with {{m|Close Combat}}. Ursaring replies with Hammer Arm again, sending Hitmonlee flying backwards. As Hitmonlee is about to crash into a rock, Barry offers his encouragement, and Hitmonlee bounces back with a {{m|High Jump Kick}}. It crashes to the ground and hits Ursaring with its other leg. Paul calls for a {{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 its {{a|Guts}} [[Ability]] and uses Hammer Arm to counter Hitmonlee's Blaze Kick. The strong impact causes a smoke that clears soon after. Hitmonlee soon collapses in defeat.

 

 

As Paul is about to leave, Barry calls out to him. He asks Paul if they can battle again, and Paul replies affirmatively. Barry is thrilled, admitting he has never been so fired up. He tells Ash that he will cheer for him as he takes on Conway. Conway makes another creepy appearance, warning Ash that his secret strategy will defeat Ash. Ash stares him down, determined that he will be victorious in the third round.