01x25 - Curtain Up! Fight the Fights! (Opening! Masters Tournament!!)

[bunniefuu]

[buzzing]

[laughs]

[both] Whoa.

[all exclaim]

[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!

[boy] There you are!

-[Ash and Goh gasp]
-You're Ash

from the Kanto region, aren't you?

Yeah, that's me.

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

Wooloo.

[boy] It's battle time!

Wooloo.

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

-[boy] I heard that!
-[grunts]

[Grookey chitters]

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!

["With You" playing]

♪ I'll go anywhere if I'm with you ♪

♪ Lightning strikes or any shade of blue ♪

♪ The journey's the best part ♪

♪ Even when the road gets hard ♪

♪ I'll go anywhere if I'm with you ♪

♪ With you ♪

[theme 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!

Wooloo.

Now, Wooloo! Double Kick!

-[Wooloo bleats]
-Iron Tail!

Pikachu!

[yells]
Pika!

[grunting]

[groans]

-[Wooloo whimpers]
-[gasps]

-[boy] Wooloo!
-[Ash and Goh mutter]

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!

[Hop] 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!

[grunts]

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!

[Ash] Since we've come so far...

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

[suspenseful music]

[Ash grunts]

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

filled with the resounding voices

of a crowd expecting heated battles!

[crowd cheers, applauds]

-Yo!
-[bleats]

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 cheers]
-Pika!

All right! Look out!

-You go, Ash!
-[Grookey cheers]

[announcer] At number seven,

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

Here's Iris!

[crowd cheers]

-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 cheers]

At number five we have
a world-class actress.

The Kalos Champion who excels at battling.

Diantha!

[crowd cheers]

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 cheers]

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

he still became the Hoenn Champion!

Steven Stone!

[crowd cheers]

At number two,

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

Cynthia!

[crowd cheers]

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 cheers]

-Big bro!
-[Pokémon cheering]

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 cheers]

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

the matchups for the first round.

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

[crowd cheers]

Alain and Leon, huh?

And for the second match.

It's Lance versus Diantha!

[crowd cheers, applauds]

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.
-Pika.

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!

-[Wobbuffet mumbling]
-[Morpeko munching]

-Is Ash coming?
-Uh, no.

[Iris] 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 cheers]

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

the contestants are making their entrance.

-The stands sure are the place to be!
-Pika.

[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.

[grumbles]

[tense music]

[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 chitters]

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.
-...will he be able to?

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!

[chuckles]

-No way!
-Right off the bat?

That's how it is!

[action music]

Ha! Giganta... max!

[announcer] There it is!

Leon used Gigantamax!

[groans]

-[Grookey cheers]
-[Goh mutters]

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!

[Chesnaught growls]

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!

[Chesnaught grunts]

[grunting continues]

[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!

-Pika!
-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!

Pika!

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.

Fire Blast!

[growls]

Charge and use Throat Chop!

Air Slash!

[groans]

[Malamar grunts]

-Huh?
-Use Fire Blast!

-[Malamar gurgles]
-[Charizard growls]

[Malamar gurgles]

[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.

-Pika.
-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!

[growls]

[growling continues]

[snarls]

-Yeah!
-Pika!

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!

[Dan] Alain's Charizard is unable
to battle!

It's a win for Leon's Charizard!

Which means the victory goes to Leon!

[crowd cheers]

[soft growl]

[snarls]

[announcer]
The first match has been decided.

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

-Pika.
-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 cheers]

[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.

[Lance] 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]