: The battle opens with Ash's Pikachu facing Leon's Cinderace. After Cinderace uses its Libero ability to change types, Ash decides to switch Pikachu out to avoid a tactical disadvantage.
: Ash sends out Gengar, while Leon switches to Inteleon. Leon counters Ash's "Counter Shield" strategy by having Inteleon use both hands to fire Snipe Shots. Pokemon (2019) Episode 129
At the conclusion of the episode, both trainers have five Pokémon remaining. The episode received high praise for its strategic depth and animation, often being rated a by reviewers on platforms like YouTube . Episode Title "The Finals I: Torrent" (Japanese: Finals I: "Torrent" ) Match Type 6-on-6 Full Battle (Masters Eight Finals) Current Score Ash (5) vs. Leon (5) Key Mechanic Used Gigantamax (Ash's Gengar) : The battle opens with Ash's Pikachu facing
The match is a full 6-on-6 battle held at the Wyndon Stadium, where Leon surprisingly allows Ash to use all three of his battle mechanics: , Z-Moves , and Mega Evolution . Leon counters Ash's "Counter Shield" strategy by having