25x25 - Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!

[bunniefuu]

[gentle music]

[buzzing]

[laughs]

[both] Whoa.

[all groan]

[buzzing]

[narrator] The largest competition in the world,

deciding the strongest Trainer in the world,

featuring the greatest Pokémon battles and it's about to begin!

Its name?

The Pokémon World Coronation Series Masters Eight Tournament!

Ash and Pikachu have traveled to where it will all be decided!

[Hop] There you are!

You're Ash from the Kanto region,

-aren't you? -Huh.

Yeah, that's me…

Okay, then I'm challenging you to a battle! Right here and now!

Woo… loo.

It's battle time!

Woo… loo.

I wonder if he knows that you're a member of the Masters Eight.

-I heard that! -[grunts]

Of course I know. That's why I'm here.

I'm gonna test just how strong you are!

Then you're on.

If it's a battle you want, then I'm in! Right, bud?

Pikachu!

[theme music]

♪ Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh ♪

♪ I'll go anywhere if I'm with you ♪

♪ Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh ♪

♪ Lightning strikes or any shade of blue ♪

♪ Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh ♪

♪ The journey's the best part ♪

♪ Even when the road gets hard ♪

♪ I'll go anywhere if I'm with you ♪

♪ With you ♪

[gentle music]

-[Ash] "Curtain Up!" -[Goh] "Fight The Fights!"

[Rotom Phone] Wooloo. The Sheep Pokémon. A Normal type.

Wooloo's tight curls of fleece provide a cushioning effect.

It could fall from a high cliff and not be injured.

A Wooloo, huh? Bet it has good defense!

Woo… loo.

Now, Wooloo! Double Kick!

Iron Tail!

Pikachu!

Ah… Pi-ka!

[grunting]

[groans]

-Woo… loo. -[gasps]

-Wooloo! -So that's it?

A one-hit win. Naturally.

Now I totally see why my brother likes you.

[gasps] Your brother, huh?

Yeah. See, my name is Hop.

Leon's my bro.

That Leon?

Your brother?

That means Leon talked to you about me!

Whoa. That makes me so psyched!

But I've gotta tell you…

Huh?

I'll be the one to end Lee's winning streak!

So he's not gonna lose one match before that day!

[Jessie] Okay, ready?

[all] Dum Dum Dum Z!

And you're listening, as always, to Princess Number Thirteen!

Silky Bluesy Locks!

And I'm Cosmic Charm Deluxe!

Today we're outside the studio to bring to you

the Pokémon World Coronation Series!

[Jessie] Look! Look!

The place is teeming with life!

Wyndon Stadium is chock-full of frenzied fans!

[Meowth] That's what you'd expect from a slew

of the strongest Pokémon around!

And we'll be introducing them all!

Get ready!

Wobbuf…

Today we're doing our broadcast incognito.

We can't just let all those strong Pokémon run free.

So stealing is the name of the game!

Wobbuffet.

[grunting]

Pikachu.

[panting]

Hey, you. You're cutting it close!

-Oh, hey, Iris! -Pika!

So, we're both in the Masters Eight, huh?

Right! I've been looking forward to seeing you!

Same for me!

Since we've come so far…

-I've gotta win! -I've gotta win!

[suspenseful music]

[grunts]

[announcer] Yes, Wyndon Stadium is standing room only,

filled with the resounding voices

of a crowd expecting heated battles!

[crowd cheer, applause]

-Yo! -Woo…

Oh, hi, Hop.

May I sit? Let's watch it together.

Sure, of course! I'm Goh.

Nice to meet you.

Cool. Let's show 'em some real cheering!

[announcer] The Pokémon World Coronation Series

Masters Eight Tournament.

Featuring the top-ranked Masters Eight, it determines the top Pokémon Trainer,

making it the greatest tournament on the planet!

Now, who will be the competitor deemed the World Coronation Series winner?

Let's start by introducing the Masters Eight!

We'll start with the eighth-ranked Trainer…

He shone as the Champion of the first Alola League tournament.

Hailing from Pallet Town in the Kanto region…

Ash Ketchum!

-[crowd cheer] -Pi-ka!

All right! Look out!

-You go, Ash! -Grookey… key.

[announcer] At number seven.

A Dragon Master and still getting stronger is the young Champion from Unova.

Here's Iris!

[crowd cheer]

-Iris! Show 'em what you can do! -Grookey!

Hold on. You're also friends with Iris?

Hey! Thank you! Thanks, everybody!

[chuckles]

[laughs]

[announcer] At number six.

An intrepid adventurer and Mega Stone researcher.

Winner of the Kalos League Lumiose Conference.

It's Alain!

[crowd cheer]

[announcer] At number five we have a world-class actress.

The Kalos Champion who excels at battling.

Diantha!

[crowd cheer]

At number four, the new Champion of Kanto and Johto!

And also a member of those champions of justice, the Pokémon G-Men.

It's Lance!

[crowd cheer]

At number three, even though he's the heir to the Devon Corporation,

he still became the Hoenn Champion!

Steven Stone!

[crowd cheer]

At number two,

not only a Pokémon archeologist, but also the Sinnoh Champion.

Cynthia!

[crowd cheer]

And finally, at number one,

he's not only the Galar Champion, but also the reigning Monarch

of the Pokémon World Coronation Series!

Judged the world's strongest.

Undefeated…

Leon!

[crowd cheer]

Big bro!

Wow, I'm so glad I'm able to see this in person.

[announcer] These are your eight contestants.

Truly a miraculous moment when Champions from around the world gather in one place,

sharing the joy of the Pokémon World Coronation Series!

The Masters Eight Tournament!

Today, the undefeated Monarch, Champion Leon,

and the seven other competitors

will all have their first matches.

Leon, a word, perhaps?

Take your best shot!

My Pokémon will defeat everyone standing in their way!

[crowd cheer]

[announcer] And now, we're going to reveal

the matchups for the first round.

For the first match, it's Leon versus Alain!

[crowd cheer]

Alain and Leon, huh?

And for the second match.

It's Lance versus Diantha!

[crowd cheer, applause]

In the third match. Cynthia versus Iris!

[gasps]

Me and Cynthia?

Go easy on me.

[announcer] For the fourth match.

It's Steven Stone versus Ash Ketchum!

-So I'm battling Steven Stone. -Pi-ka.

So, we finally get to battle each other.

[announcer] Those are the matchups

for the start of the Masters Eight Tournament.

Talk about a red-hot roster.

Now don't burn yourself!

Seeing what Pokémon they're gonna use will be a blast!

-Wobbu… Wobbu… -[Morpeko munching]

-Is Ash coming? -Uh, no…

Ash said he was watching the matches with Goh.

He wants to experience all the stadium excitement firsthand.

That does sound like him.

And you didn't wanna watch from the stands with him?

Oh, actually…

I wanted to ask a favor of both of you.

Can we take a selfie? You don't mind, do you?

I'd be delighted.

Of course, dear.

So, Steven. I hear you know Alain fairly well.

We met while searching for rare stones.

You know…

I hope it doesn't overwhelm him to suddenly be matched against Leon.

[crowd cheer]

[announcer] And now, for the first match of round one,

the contestants are making their entrance.

-The stands sure are the place to be! -Pi-ka.

[both] Um-hm.

[announcer] Here's a surprise.

Alain also works in Kalos as Professor Sycamore's assistant.

I'm sure the Professor is there watching today's battle.

Here are the rules for this match.

Each Trainer will be allowed three Pokémon!

There is no time limit or limit on switching Pokémon!

The winner will be the one who leaves all three

of his opponent's Pokémon unable to battle!

Also, a contestant can only use Dynamax, a Z Move,

or Mega Evolution once per match.

Very well, contestants,

both of you send your first Pokémon to the field.

-Three. Two. One. Go! -[both] Go!

-[Leon] Rillaboom! -[Alain] Chesnaught!

Ches… naught!

Rillaboom.

[grunting]

Rillaboom.

Hmm.

[Rotom Phone] Chesnaught. The Spiny Armor Pokémon.

A Grass and Fighting type.

When it takes a defensive posture with its fists guarding its face,

Chesnaught can withstand any attack.

So, it's a battle between Grass types.

Grookey… key.

To all you lovely folks watching us live,

let's get this battle show on the road!

I get the feeling that I've seen that furry-necked Trainer before…

So, let's check his Pokémon and…

Wobbuffet.

Let the battle begin!

Now. Let's have a champion time!

Use Hammer Arm!

[grunts]

[yells]

[announcer] What a heavy Hammer Arm!

But Rillaboom handled it no problem!

Rillaboom.

-No way! -Right off the bat?

That's how it is!

Ha! Giganta… max!

[announcer] There it is!

Leon used Gigantamax!

[groans]

Grookey… key.

I'm not a drum, understand? Stop it!

Ah, yeah, let's all rock out to Lee's rhythm!

[grunting]

Chesnaught, now stand up to the attack!

Chesnaught.

[grunting]

One of the duties of the Champion

is to make certain the crowd gets fired up!

G-Max Drum Solo!

[growls]

Spiky Shield, go!

Ches… naught!

You can use Spiky Shield all you want,

but you still can't hold back a Max Move.

We'll deal with it.

That's what Chesnaught is for!

Then try this on for size.

Now! Max Airstream!

[groans]

[grunting]

Use Gyro Ball!

Ches… naught!

[grunting]

[announcer] Chesnaught is just letting that Max Airstream flow by it!

Gyro Ball is a direct hit!

Yes!

Excellent move.

[Iris] Amazing!

[Lance] Pretty good, even taking on Leon.

He mustn't let his guard down!

With the use of Max Airstream, Rillaboom increased its speed.

Pin m*ssile!

[grunts]

Use Max Quake!

[grunting]

[gasps]

[announcer] Rillaboom has finished Dynamaxing!

Gyro Ball!

Use Acrobatics!

[grunting]

[Alain] Chesnaught!

[announcer] A tremendous Acrobatics attack!

A direct hit with a midair move!

Chesnaught is unable to battle!

[announcer] And Alain has lost his first Pokémon!

Super job, Lee!

He just beat him. Grass type versus Grass type.

What an amazingly fast attack.

So Leon has the advantage?

Yes.

Who knew Rillaboom would use Acrobatics?

Great work out there. Now take a good rest.

Charizard, go!

[growls]

[announcer] Alain's second Pokémon is Charizard!

Pi-ka!

That's so awesome!

We've had battle after battle with his Charizard.

You have?

[growls]

[Leon] I like the look on that face.

Now let's see what power you have!

Use Drum Beating!

[growls]

[grunting]

Use Flare Blitz, let's go!

[groans]

[announcer] That move was super effective!

Rillaboom is unable to battle!

Charizard took down Rillaboom! It's now even!

Charizard, you did well!

[growls]

Lee…

Things don't look quite so certain anymore, do they?

Yeah!

Thanks, Rillaboom.

Magnificent.

You're so strong!

Now for number two…

Go!

[snarls]

There it is! That one is Lee's ace!

[announcer] It's Leon's strongest partner!

Charizard appears to thunderous applause!

Use Dragon Claw!

Charizard, Air Slash!

[groaning]

If it can't get in, it's time.

Charizard, return!

[announcer] Look, Alain is switching out his Pokémon.

Go! Malamar!

Malamar.

Your power is bound to change the flow of battle!

[announcer] And Alain's third Pokémon is Malamar!

[Rotom Phone] Malamar.

The Overturning Pokémon.

A Dark and Psychic type.

Looking at Malamar's luminescent body can cause one

to become hypnotized and susceptible to the Pokémon's control.

Psycho Cut!

Malamar.

Use Fire Blast!

[growls]

Charge and use Throat Chop!

Air Slash!

[groans]

Mala… mar.

-Huh? -Use Fire Blast!

Mala…

Malamar.

[Malamar groans]

[announcer] Malamar is unable to battle!

And Alain has just lost his second Pokémon!

I couldn't show you at your best. I'm sorry.

-Pi-ka. -He's strong.

[giggles]

Leon's definitely controlling the pace now.

Go Charizard!

[Leon] I'll continue battling with my Charizard.

It's been my dream to battle you two.

And defeat you!

[laughs]

You mark my words!

Now, respond to my heart!

Key Stone, now!

Beyond Evolution!

Mega Evolve!

[electricity crackles]

[growls]

[growling continues]

[snarls]

-Yeah! -Pi-ka!

Mega Charizard! There it is!

Dragon Claw!

[growls]

Use Ancient Power!

[snarls]

[growling]

Now use Flare Blitz!

Dragon Pulse!

[both growl]

[announcer] Dragon Pulse!

And it was super effective!

Alain's Charizard is unable to battle!

It's a win for Leon's Charizard!

Which means the victory goes to Leon!

[crowd cheer]

[soft growl]

[snarls]

[announcer] The first match has been decided.

Leon is the first to move on to the semifinal round!

-Pi-ka. -That battle was so cool!

That Leon.

He's amazing.

Yay, Lee!

Charizard, too!

[announcer] Alain may have suffered a tough defeat

against the skillful attacks of Leon

but he put up a noteworthy fight!

You battled very well.

Awesome!

Of the total variety!

With more awesome coming up!

For the second match…

-[all grunt] -I'm exhausted.

Break time.

Don't go to sleep!

You have a job, so do it!

Unacceptable.

Wobbuffet.

[munching]

[Alain] I'll rethink my strategy for next time.

[Leon] Good. I'll be waiting.

[crowd cheer]

[narrator] The Pokémon World Coronation Series

Masters Eight Tournament!

It started with a victory for Leon.

Now, for the next match…

Shall we?

I expect you not to pull any punches.

The same goes for you.

[chuckles]

[narrator] The one who made his name in both the Kanto and Johto regions,

Lance, versus the Kalos Champion, Diantha!

That means the winner will get to battle Leon!

[both] Um-hm.

[narrator] Who will emerge the winner of round two?

Stay tuned, as the journey continues!

[closing theme music]