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==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{Gary}} continue their six-on-six match on the rock field. [[Gary's Blastoise]] uses {{m|Hydro Pump}} to counter {{AP|Heracross}}'s {{m|Fury Attack}}. However, despite a last-minute evasion tactic behind a rock, Hydro Pump manages to blast through the boulder and knock Heracross out, forcing Ash to send out {{AP|Muk}}. Blastoise uses {{m|Skull Bash}}, but Muk isn't fazed by the attack. Muk uses {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, but Blastoise counters with {{m|Rapid Spin}} to deflect the shot. Continuing to spin, it tries to hit Muk, but Muk easily catches and smothers its opponent. Blastoise escapes by using Hydro Pump, and Ash recalls Muk in favor of {{AP|Bayleef}}, hoping that a {{t|Grass}} type will provide a good advantage over Blastoise. Bayleef evades the first Hydro Pump with a {{m|Vine Whip}}-powered jump, but her airborne {{m|Razor Leaf}} is deflected by Rapid Spin. Bayleef tries to use {{m|Body Slam}}, but Blastoise uses {{m|Bite}} on her. She gets tossed by her leaf and is knocked out.
{{Ash}} and {{Gary}} continue their six-on-six match on the rock field. [[Gary's Blastoise]] uses {{m|Hydro Pump}} to counter {{AP|Heracross}}'s {{m|Fury Attack}}. However, despite a last-minute evasion tactic behind a rock, Hydro Pump manages to blast through the boulder and [[Fainting|knock Heracross out]], forcing Ash to send out {{AP|Muk}}. Blastoise uses {{m|Skull Bash}}, but Muk isn't fazed by the attack. Muk uses {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, but Blastoise counters with {{m|Rapid Spin}} to deflect the shot. Continuing to spin, it tries to hit Muk, but Muk easily catches and smothers its opponent. Blastoise escapes by using Hydro Pump, and Ash recalls Muk in favor of {{AP|Bayleef}}, hoping that a {{t|Grass}} type will provide a good advantage over Blastoise. Bayleef evades the first Hydro Pump with a {{m|Vine Whip}}-powered jump, but her airborne {{m|Razor Leaf}} is deflected by Rapid Spin. Bayleef tries to use {{m|Body Slam}}, but Blastoise uses {{m|Bite}} on her. She gets tossed by her leaf and is knocked out.


Since Ash has lost three Pokémon, the referee calls for a five-minute intermission. During the break, {{AP|Pikachu}} wants to battle Blastoise, but Ash explains he can only use the six entrants that he arranged before the match. In the stands, {{Delia}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} reminisce about the match bringing back memories from the boys' childhood growing up together.
Since Ash has lost three Pokémon, the referee calls for a five-minute intermission. During the break, {{AP|Pikachu}} wants to battle Blastoise, but Ash explains he can only use the six entrants that he arranged before the match. In the stands, {{Delia}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} reminisce about the match bringing back memories from the boys' childhood growing up together.


When the break ends, Ash sends out {{AP|Snorlax}}, while Gary sends out {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}}; {{an|Brock}} believes that he will save Blastoise for last. Arcanine uses {{m|Take Down}} to charge straight at Snorlax, who responds with {{m|Body Slam}}. Arcanine evades the attack and traps Snorlax with {{m|Fire Spin}}. However, Snorlax frees itself and lands a direct hit with {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Arcanine struggles to get up, but it faints, and Gary sends {{p|Nidoqueen}} back out. Ash warns Snorlax to be careful since Nidoqueen also knows Hyper Beam. Using its tail to jump, a tactic copied from Bayleef, Nidoqueen manages to land on Snorlax and strike it with {{m|Double Kick}}. Nidoqueen blasts a Hyper Beam, but Snorlax ducks and retaliates with {{m|Ice Punch}}, defeating Nidoqueen and tying the match.
When the break ends, Ash sends out {{AP|Snorlax}}, while Gary sends out {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}}; {{an|Brock}} believes that he will save Blastoise for last. Arcanine uses {{m|Take Down}} to charge straight at Snorlax, who responds with {{m|Body Slam}}. Arcanine evades the attack and traps Snorlax with {{m|Fire Spin}}. However, Snorlax frees itself and lands a direct hit with {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Arcanine struggles to get up, but it faints, and Gary sends {{p|Nidoqueen}} back out. Ash warns Snorlax to be careful since Nidoqueen also knows Hyper Beam. Using her tail to jump, a tactic copied from Bayleef, Nidoqueen manages to land on Snorlax and strike it with {{m|Double Kick}}. Nidoqueen blasts a Hyper Beam, but Snorlax ducks and retaliates with {{m|Ice Punch}}, defeating Nidoqueen and tying the match.


Gary sends a {{p|Scizor}} out, and after a series of {{m|Quick Attack}}s, Scizor defeats Snorlax with {{m|Metal Claw}}. Noticing Scizor's speed, Brock notes that Ash had selected his entries based on power, and his two remaining Pokémon will subsequently have trouble against Scizor. Sending Muk back out, Muk easily absorbs Scizor's Quick Attack, allowing it to attack with Sludge Bomb, which Scizor evades. Scizor uses Metal Claw again, and while Muk absorbs the attack, it allows Scizor to lift and throw Muk into the air, then use {{m|Swift}} to defeat it.
Gary sends a {{p|Scizor}} out, and after a series of {{m|Quick Attack}}s, Scizor defeats Snorlax with {{m|Metal Claw}}. Noticing Scizor's speed, Brock notes that Ash had selected his entries based on power, and his two remaining Pokémon will subsequently have trouble against Scizor. Sending Muk back out, Muk easily absorbs Scizor's Quick Attack, allowing it to attack with Sludge Bomb, which Scizor evades. Scizor uses Metal Claw again, and while Muk absorbs the attack, it allows Scizor to lift and throw Muk into the air, then use {{m|Swift}} to defeat it.


Now down to one Pokémon against Gary's three, Ash sends out {{AP|Charizard}}, something Gary reveals he anticipated. Scizor lunges towards Charizard with {{m|Steel Wing}}, but Charizard dodges and attacks with {{m|Flamethrower}}. Scizor jumps to avoid the attack, but Charizard flies up and knocks it out by a super-effective Flamethrower to the face. Gary, undaunted, sends out {{p|Golem}} next. Brock and {{an|Misty}} note that Charizard will have a hard time against Golem because of his double weakness to {{type|Rock}} [[Move|attacks]]. Golem first uses {{m|Magnitude}}, which momentarily stuns Charizard. Charizard attempts to use {{m|Seismic Toss}}, but Golem proves to be too heavy for him. Golem lands back on its feet and uses {{m|Rollout}}. However, Ash orders Charizard to use {{m|Dragon Rage}}, which hits Golem and knocks it out.
Now down to one Pokémon against Gary's three, Ash sends out {{AP|Charizard}}, something Gary reveals he anticipated. Scizor lunges towards Charizard with {{m|Steel Wing}}, but Charizard dodges and attacks with {{m|Flamethrower}}. Scizor jumps to avoid the attack, but Charizard flies up and knocks it out with a super-effective Flamethrower to the face. Gary, undaunted, sends out {{p|Golem}} next. Brock and {{an|Misty}} note that Charizard will have a hard time against Golem because of his double weakness to {{type|Rock}} [[Move|attacks]]. Golem first uses {{m|Magnitude}}, which momentarily stuns Charizard. Charizard attempts to use {{m|Seismic Toss}}, but Golem proves to be too heavy for him. Golem lands back on its feet and uses {{m|Rollout}}. However, Ash orders Charizard to use {{m|Dragon Rage}}, which hits Golem and knocks it out.


With both Ash and Gary down to one Pokémon, Gary sends out Blastoise. Charizard uses Flamethrower, but it is deflected by Rapid Spin. Blastoise uses Hydro Pump next and hits Charizard's face. Charizard flies into the air but his airborne attack is repelled by Skull Bash. As Charizard continues flying through the air and dodging Hydro Pumps, Brock notes that {{t|Fire}} attacks sometimes work against {{t|Water}} types, but Charizard will need to use a close-range attack for that to happen.
With both Ash and Gary down to one Pokémon, Gary sends out Blastoise. Charizard uses Flamethrower, but it is deflected by Rapid Spin. Blastoise uses a Hydro Pump next and hits Charizard's face. Charizard flies into the air but his airborne attack is repelled by Skull Bash. As Charizard continues flying through the air and dodging Hydro Pumps, Brock notes that {{t|Fire}} attacks sometimes work against {{t|Water}} types, but Charizard will need to use a close-range attack for that to happen.


Ash desperately looks for some way to take advantage, and he suddenly notices that - although Charizard's attacks have missed Blastoise - the rocks have been left red hot and somewhat melted due to the fire hitting them. He commands Charizard to burn the field instead of attacking Blastoise. Although he knows that Ash's specialty is thinking outside the box, Gary is still nevertheless puzzled by Ash's tactic. Blastoise is immobilized by the red-hot field, something that not even a type advantage could cover. Resorting to cool the field using Hydro Pump, Blastoise only succeeds in covering the field in steam. When the steam clears, Blastoise and Charizard are locked in close-range combat - too close for Blastoise to aim its Hydro Pumps. Though Blastoise manages to duck from a Dragon Rage attack, it allows Charizard to attempt a Seismic Toss. Blastoise tries to escape by biting Charizard's arm but to no avail. The attack continues and once Charizard and Blastoise land on the ground, everyone begins to wonder who won. When the dust clears, Blastoise is able to get up, as both Pokémon have a stare-off. Blastoise soon succumbs to the damage that it took and faints. Ash, realizing that he just beat his long-time rival Gary, stands in awe and then jumps for joy and thanks Charizard for a spectacular battle.
Ash desperately looks for some way to take advantage, and he suddenly notices that, although Charizard's attacks have missed Blastoise, the rocks have been left red hot and somewhat melted due to the fire hitting them. He commands Charizard to burn the field instead of attacking Blastoise. Although he knows that Ash's specialty is thinking outside the box, Gary is still nevertheless puzzled by Ash's tactic. Blastoise is immobilized by the red-hot field, something that not even a type advantage could cover. Resorting to cool the field using Hydro Pump, Blastoise only succeeds in covering the field in steam. When the steam clears, Blastoise and Charizard are locked in close-range combat - too close for Blastoise to aim its Hydro Pumps. Though Blastoise manages to duck from a Dragon Rage attack, it allows Charizard to attempt a Seismic Toss. Blastoise tries to escape by biting Charizard's arm but to no avail. The attack continues and once Charizard and Blastoise land on the ground, everyone begins to wonder who won. When the dust clears, Blastoise is able to get up, and both Pokémon have a stare-off. Blastoise soon succumbs to the damage that it took and faints. Ash, realizing that he just beat his long-time rival, Gary, stands in awe and then jumps for joy and thanks Charizard for a spectacular battle.


Meanwhile, {{TRT}} has ended yet another day with a big profit. However, [[Jessie]] is preventing {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} from making off with their hard-earned gains. However, {{MTR}} also notes that with the profits, they have nearly wiped out all their outstanding Team Rocket debts. Jessie is first to plan on franchising their souvenir stand, which [[James]] and Meowth support.
Meanwhile, {{TRT}} has ended yet another day with a big profit. However, [[Jessie]] is preventing {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} from making off with their hard-earned gains. However, {{MTR}} also notes that with the profits, they have nearly wiped out all their outstanding Team Rocket debts. Jessie is the first to plan on franchising their souvenir stand, which [[James]] and Meowth support.


Later that night, Ash meets Gary privately by the lake. Gary gives Ash his half of the {{i|Poké Ball}}. Reflecting on the battle, Gary isn't ashamed that he had lost the battle. He declares that when he tied in the fishing contest, he had felt like a failure, hence taking it as a "loss", but he declares that Ash won fair and square today. The two shake hands, and Gary promises to cheer for Ash in his next match.
Later that night, Ash meets Gary privately by the lake. Gary gives Ash his half of the {{i|Poké Ball}}. Reflecting on the battle, Gary isn't ashamed that he had lost the battle. He declares that when he tied in the fishing contest, he had felt like a failure, hence taking it as a "loss", but he declares that Ash won fair and square today. The two shake hands, and Gary promises to cheer for Ash in his next match.
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