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'''Familiarity Breeds Strategy!''' (Japanese: '''ライバル決戦！サトシ対シンジ！！''' ''Rival Decisive Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!'') is the 186th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 652nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 5, 2010 and in the United States on December 18, 2010.
'''Familiarity Breeds Strategy!''' (Japanese: '''ライバル決戦！サトシ対シンジ！！''' ''Rival Decisive Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!'') is the 186th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 652nd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 5, 2010 and in the United States on December 18, 2010.


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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>The first quarterfinal battle of the Sinnoh League at Lily Of The Valley Island has Ash pitted against his rival Paul. This round is a full battle, with each side using a full party of six Pokémon. As Ash switches out his first three Pokémon—Pikachu, Infernape, and Staraptor—there’s something quite familiar about it to Paul. In fact, Ash appears to be using the same Pokémon team he used in their first full battle at Lake Acuity! Paul begins the battle with Aggron, then Gastrodon, and brings his Drapion out after the first two are quickly defeated.
<i>The first quarterfinal battle of the Sinnoh League at Lily Of The Valley Island has Ash pitted against his rival Paul. This round is a full battle, with each side using a full party of six Pokémon. As Ash switches out his first three Pokémon—Pikachu, Infernape, and Staraptor—there’s something quite familiar about it to Paul. In fact, Ash appears to be using the same Pokémon team he used in their first full battle at Lake Acuity! Paul begins the battle with Aggron, then Gastrodon, and brings his Drapion out after the first two are quickly defeated.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
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Determined to settle their long-standing [[rival]]ry once and for all, {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] are set to face off in the first quarterfinals showdown of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. Ash decides to begin with {{AP|Pikachu}}, and Paul orders out his first Pokémon, {{p|Aggron}}.
Having both progressed through the initial rounds of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], it's finally time for {{Ash}} and [[Paul]]'s long awaited league battle. With {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Barry}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} (acting as a cheerleader) watching from the stands, {{TRT}} selling snacks to the audience and {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Cynthia]] and [[Charles Goodshow]] observing too, both competitors are brought into the main stadium where they will conduct a [[Full Battle]] to decide who will get through to the semi-finals. Ash decides to begin with {{AP|Pikachu}}, and Paul sends out his first Pokémon, {{p|Aggron}}. The two Trainers face off, both aiming to settle their long-standing [[rival]]ry once and for all...


The action then shows a flashback of Ash preparing for his battle against Paul by getting in some last-minute training alongside {{AP|Gliscor}}, which has recently returned from its training with [[McCann]] the Air Master. Gliscor practices {{m|Giga Impact}} in a session with Dawn's {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} while {{an|Barry}} watches from Ash's side. After commending his Pokémon on how much its improved since being left for training, Ash reflects on his [[DP131|past]] [[DP132|battle]] with Paul, on how badly he lost and how much he's hoped to have improved. Ash reflects on how he has been thinking since Lake Acuity about how Paul's Pokémon became as strong as they did, saying that Paul takes everything he's learned in battle, and uses it to his advantage. Barry remarks that Ash does the same thing, but Ash says that because he'd been thinking about how Paul got to where he is now, he needed to look at everything he's been through while on his journey. Barry asks if Ash figured it out, but Ash replies that Barry will just have to wait until the battle, much to Barry's frustration, remarking that if Ash is going to keep him waiting, he'll "fine him big time!"
Prior to the match, Ash gets some last-minute {{pkmn|training}} with {{AP|Gliscor}}, who [[DP185|recently returned]] from its training session with Air Battle Master [[McCann]]. Gliscor practices {{m|Giga Impact}} in a session against [[Dawn's Mamoswine]] while {{an|Barry}} watches on. Reflecting on his [[DP132|Full Battle against Paul]] at [[Lake Acuity]], Ash remarks that Paul takes everything he has learned in battle and uses it to his advantage. Barry claims Ash does the same thing, but Ash replies that he still needs to look at everything he has been through while on his {{pkmn|journey}}. Barry asks if he figured it out, but Ash says that he will just have to wait until the battle, much to Barry's frustration.


Inside the [[Pokémon Center]], Dawn preps Piplup and gives him his new cheering uniform. Meanwhile, Paul talks to [[Reggie]] about his upcoming battle with Ash just as Dawn enters the lobby looking for her friends, but she quickly ducks out of sight. Reggie regrets not being able to be there, but Paul understands that he cannot just drop his {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|Breeder}} responsibilities. Reggie asks Paul if he wants to reconsider which Pokémon he'll be taking into the match, but Paul confirms he's satisfied with his line-up. Reggie notes how glad he is that Paul met Ash, as he knows that no other trainer has influenced his brother as much. Reggie then advises Paul to not underestimate Ash, but to power through the battle and win. Paul thanks Reggie and ends the call, then discovers Dawn eavesdropping and as they walk outside, Paul confesses his main problem with Ash... his talk about bringing out a Pokémon's inner strength and how any Pokémon has the potential to be strong reminds him a lot of Reggie. Dawn points out to Paul that just as Reggie is Reggie, Ash is Ash and does things his own way. Everyone soon meets outside, and Paul tells Ash that he will see him on the battlefield to which Ash agrees.
Meanwhile, Paul talks to his older brother [[Reggie]] via videophone about his upcoming battle with Ash. Dawn enters the [[Pokémon Center]] lobby looking for her friends, but she quickly ducks out of sight. Reggie regrets not being able to be there, but Paul understands that he cannot just drop his {{tc|Pokémon Breeder|work}} responsibilities. Reggie asks Paul if he wants to reconsider which Pokémon he'll be taking into the match, but Paul confirms he's satisfied with his lineup. Reggie notes how glad he is that Paul met Ash, as he knows that no other trainer has influenced his brother as much. Reggie then advises Paul to not underestimate Ash but to power through the battle and win. Paul thanks Reggie and ends the call, then discovers Dawn eavesdropping. As they walk outside, Paul confesses his main problem with Ash - his talk about bringing out a Pokémon's inner strength and how any Pokémon has the potential to be strong reminds him a lot of Reggie. Dawn points out to Paul that Ash and Reggie are different people. Everyone soon meets outside. Paul then prepares to leave, but abruptly stops when Dawn utters {{an|Cynthia}}'s quote back at [[Amity Square]], "When every life meets another life, something will be born". She is left wondering what that "something" might be but hopes the quarterfinals might shed some light. Paul tells Ash that he will see him on the battlefield to which Ash agrees.


Returning to the present, Paul begins by having Aggron use {{m|Metal Claw}}, and Ash has Pikachu counter with {{m|Iron Tail}} and the two {{type|Steel}} moves impact canceling each other out. Paul then tells Aggron to use {{m|Metal Sound}}. A high-pitched noise is produced from Aggron's horns which causes pain to Pikachu. In the stands, {{MTR}} is also affected and can barely move, leading Jessie and James to cheer for Ash in order to make sure no-one notices Meowth. Piplup is also affected by the attack as Brock explains that Metal Sound lowers a Pokémon's Special Defense. Ash instructs Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to stop Aggron's attack, and Pikachu manages to pull it off, stopping Aggron as well as causing a little damage. Pikachu then uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, speeding towards Aggron. Paul counters with Aggron's {{m|Flash Cannon}}, hitting Pikachu and sending him flying, rolling back onto his feet. Ash knows Pikachu is struggling and decides to call him back to save for later and substitutes with {{AP|Infernape}}. Cynthia recognizes Infernape as the {{p|Chimchar}} she [[DP040|once battled]] while Team Rocket are excited to see Infernape battle, having had a soft spot for it since the [[Tag Battle Tournament]]. Paul tells Aggron to use {{m|Double-Edge}} while Ash tells Infernape to counter with {{m|Flare Blitz}}. The two powerful and dangerous attacks collide. The two are sent backwards, and Infernape suffers from the [[recoil]]. Unfortunately, Aggron has the {{a|Rock Head}} Ability which cancels out the normal recoil from Double-Edge... but luckily for Ash, it turns out that Aggron has suffered {{Status|burn}}s from Flare Blitz. Ash then instructs Infernape to use {{m|Mach Punch}}, and Paul orders Aggron to use Flash Cannon, but Infernape lands the fast Mach Punch before Aggron can fire, sending Aggron flying into the wall behind Paul and crushing the surface on impact. When the smoke clears it is [[fainting|unable to battle]], giving Ash the lead.
Returning to the present, Paul begins by having Aggron use {{m|Metal Claw}}, and Ash has Pikachu counter with {{m|Iron Tail}}. Though the two {{type|Steel}} [[move]]s cancel each other out. Paul then tells Aggron to use {{m|Metal Sound}}, a high-frequency that lowers Pikachu’s special defense. Ash instructs Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to stop Aggron's attack, and Pikachu manages to pull it off, stopping Aggron as well as causing a little damage. Pikachu then uses {{m|Volt Tackle}}, speeding towards Aggron. Paul counters with Aggron's {{m|Flash Cannon}}, hitting Pikachu and sending him flying, rolling back onto his feet. Ash knows Pikachu is struggling and decides to substitute him with {{AP|Infernape}}. Cynthia recognizes Infernape as the {{p|Chimchar}} she [[DP040|once battled]], while Team Rocket is excited to see Infernape battle, having had a soft spot for him since the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]]. Paul tells Aggron to use {{m|Double-Edge}} while Ash tells Infernape to counter with {{m|Flare Blitz}}. The two powerful and [[Recoil|dangerous]] attacks collide, and Infernape suffers from the recoil. However, Aggron has the {{a|Rock Head}} [[Ability]], which cancels out recoil damage. Luckily for Ash, Aggron ends up with a {{Status|burn}} from Infernape's Flare Blitz. Ash then instructs Infernape to use {{m|Mach Punch}}, and Paul orders Aggron to use Flash Cannon, but Infernape lands the fast Mach Punch before Aggron can fire, sending it flying into the wall behind Paul and crushing the surface on impact. The dust clears to reveal Aggron [[fainting|unable to battle]], giving Ash the lead.


Paul then sends out his {{p|Gastrodon}} and Ash calls back Infernape and sends out {{AP|Staraptor}}. Gastrodon begins with {{m|Muddy Water}} and Staraptor uses {{m|Quick Attack}} and connects; Gastrodon continues using Muddy Water, circling its head above its body, and clips Staraptor. It quickly becomes clear that Gastrodon is using Ash's [[Counter Shield]] technique. Ash instructs Staraptor to dive down and use <!--so is it Quick Attack or Aerial Ace (see three lines above)--> Aerial Ace, and Gastrodon counterattacks with {{m|Body Slam}}, trapping Staraptor with its soft body. Gastrodon then uses {{m|Water Pulse}} and shoots it straight up into the sky, which then picks up speed as it comes down. Gastrodon watches it intently; Ash and the gang realize that it will jump away at the last second, giving no time for Staraptor to dodge it. Just when all seems lost, Ash has Staraptor use {{m|Close Combat}} by banging hard into the ground, lifting him up, which knocks off Gastrodon and he escapes the Water Pulse. Paul orders Gastrodon to use {{m|Ice Beam}} while falling backwards, bringing the in-flight Staraptor to a screeching halt and crashing onto the field. Knowing Staraptor is at a big disadvantage since Gastrodon knows Ice Beam, Ash decides that he will have to recall Staraptor for later and change his strategy.
Paul [[recall]]s Aggron and sends out {{p|Gastrodon}}. Ash, knowing a {{t|Water}} and {{type|Ground}} like Gastrodon has a huge advantage over a {{type|Fire}}, calls Infernape back and sends out {{AP|Staraptor}}. Gastrodon begins with {{m|Muddy Water}} and Staraptor uses {{m|Quick Attack}} and connects. Surprisingly, Gastrodon continues using Muddy Water, circling its head above its body to create a [[Counter Shield]], a technique adapted from Ash, and clips Staraptor. Ash instructs Staraptor to dive down and use Aerial Ace, though Gastrodon counterattacks with {{m|Body Slam}}, pinning Staraptor to the field with its soft body. Gastrodon uses {{m|Water Pulse}} aimed at the sky, and the move picks up speed as it descends. Ash realizes that Gastrodon will jump away at the last second, giving no time for Staraptor to dodge it. Just when all seems lost, Ash has Staraptor use {{m|Close Combat}} on the battlefield, lifting the {{pkmn|category|Predator Pokémon}} up, which knocks Gastrodon off and it escapes the Water Pulse. Paul orders Gastrodon to use {{m|Ice Beam}}, bringing the in-flight Staraptor to a screeching halt and crashing onto the field. Ash decides that he will have to recall Staraptor for later and change his strategy.


Ash calls back Staraptor and sends out {{AP|Buizel}}. At this point, Paul points out that what Ash is doing is too predictable now. He knows Ash is just trying to get rid of all the frustration his Pokémon felt from that loss back at Lake Acuity into his advantage here which is why he brought them all back for this battle. Ash states he is correct and that this is all what his Pokémon want. He knows they lost to him back at [[Lake Acuity]], but they are still beating him here no matter what. Buizel agrees immediately to what Ash has said. Gastrodon uses Ice Beam again and Buizel uses {{m|Aqua Jet}}, turning it into Ice Aqua Jet to hit Gastrodon. This hits Gastrodon and causes it to jump up and Gastrodon then goes for Body Slam, and Ash thinks quickly and instructs Buizel to meet the attack with {{m|Ice Punch}}, causing Gastrodon to faint.
Ash sends out {{AP|Buizel}}. At this point, Paul points out that what Ash is doing is too predictable now. He knows Ash is just trying to get rid of all the frustration his Pokémon felt from that loss back at [[Lake Acuity]] into his advantage here which is why he brought them all back for this battle. Ash states he is correct and that this is what all of his Pokémon want. Gastrodon uses Ice Beam again and Buizel approaches with {{m|Aqua Jet}}, turning it into Ice Aqua Jet. The combination narrowly misses its mark as Gastrodon launches into the air and then goes for a Body Slam. Ash thinks quickly and instructs Buizel to meet the attack with {{m|Ice Punch}}, causing Gastrodon to faint.


Ash settles himself, adjusting his cap and knows that the hard part of the battle has only just begun. At home in [[Veilstone City]], Reggie watches the broadcast, remarking that Paul had a back-up plan of Gastrodon using Ice Beam if Staraptor escaped, and wonders if Ash figured out that Paul had planned to sacrifice Aggron and Gastrodon all along in the first place. If not, he will need to do so right away.
Ash settles himself, adjusting his cap, and knows that the hard part of the battle has only just begun. At his home in [[Veilstone City]], Reggie watches the broadcast, wondering if Ash has figured out that Paul had ''planned'' to sacrifice Aggron and Gastrodon in the beginning all along, and knows that, if not, he will be in trouble. Meanwhile, Paul sends out {{p|Drapion}} and has it use {{m|Pin Missile}}, but Buizel cancels the attack out with a {{m|Water Gun}} Counter Shield. Drapion then uses {{m|Cross Poison}}, which Buizel dodges by sliding behind Drapion. Buizel then launches a {{m|Sonic Boom}}, but Drapion blocks the attack with its tail, before using said tail to reach out and grab Buizel. Drapion then 180s its torso to face the trapped Buizel and prepares to attack. Ash realizes that Drapion has no blind spots, and calls for Buizel to escape Drapion's grasp.
 
Paul sends out {{p|Drapion}} and attacks with {{m|Pin Missile}}, which Buizel cancels out with its Counter Shield technique. Drapion then uses {{m|Cross Poison}}, which Buizel dodges by sliding behind Drapion. Buizel uses {{m|SonicBoom}} at Drapion's back, who blocks the attack with its tail. Drapion grabs Buizel with its tail, twisting around its torso to menace the struggling Buizel and ending this segment of the battle.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] begin their [[Full Battle]] in the quarterfinals of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
* {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] begin their [[Full Battle]] in the quarterfinals.
* Paul is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Drapion}} and a {{p|Gastrodon}}, while his {{p|Lairon}} is revealed to have evolved into an {{p|Aggron}}.
* Paul is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Gastrodon}} and a {{p|Drapion}}, while his {{p|Lairon}} is revealed to have evolved into an {{p|Aggron}}.
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* [[Paul]]
* [[Paul]]
* {{an|Barry}}
* {{an|Barry}}
* [[Cynthia]]
* {{an|Cynthia}}
* [[Reggie]]
* [[Reggie]]
* [[Charles Goodshow|Mr. Goodshow]]
* [[Charles Goodshow]]
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* Referee
* Audience
* Audience
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:DP186 Barry Pose.png|thumb|200px|Barry's pose]]
[[File:DP186 Barry Pose.png|thumb|250px|Barry's pose]]
* [[Oración]] and music from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' are used as the background music in this episode.
* [[Oración]] and music from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' are used as the background music in this episode.
* After seeing [[Ash's Gliscor]] fight [[Dawn's Mamoswine]], {{an|Barry}} does a pose similar to the pose of [[Mr. Parker|Gligarman]] from ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]''.
* After seeing [[Ash's Gliscor]] fight [[Dawn's Mamoswine]], {{an|Barry}} does a pose similar to the pose of [[Mr. Parker|Gligarman]] from ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]''.
* This episode marks the final appearance of Dawn's Mamoswine for [[Diamond & Pearl series|this series]].
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the idiom "''familiarity breeds contempt''".
* The dub title is a reference to the idiom "''familiarity breeds contempt''".


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the original Japanese version, when {{p|Aggron}} uses {{m|Metal Sound}} on {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{an|Brock}} says that Metal Sound lowers an opponent's {{stat|Defense}}, although it actually lowers {{stat|Special Defense}}. This was corrected in the dub.
* In the original Japanese version, when {{p|Aggron}} uses {{m|Metal Sound}} on {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{an|Brock}} says that Metal Sound lowers an opponent's {{stat|Defense}}, although it actually lowers {{stat|Special Defense}}. This is corrected in the English dub.
* When {{AP|Buizel}} is preparing his Ice {{m|Aqua Jet}}, his mouth is orange instead of tan.
* When {{AP|Buizel}} is preparing his Ice {{m|Aqua Jet}}, his mouth is orange instead of tan.
* When Buizel is in his Ice Aqua Jet, the two stripes on his back are missing.
* When Buizel is in his Ice Aqua Jet, the two stripes on his back are missing.
* When Buizel hits Gastrodon with {{m|Ice Punch}}, the lower part of Gastrodon's mouth is green instead of blue.
* When Buizel hits {{p|Gastrodon}} with {{m|Ice Punch}}, the lower part of Gastrodon's mouth is green instead of blue.
* After Gastrodon is knocked out, the mid-part of its head is colored the same as the lower half of its body.
* After Gastrodon is knocked out, the middle part of its head is colored the same as the lower half of its body.


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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, Ash says his upcoming battle with [[Paul]] reminds him of the battle at [[Lake Acuity]], and confidently claims to have the whole thing figured out. In the original Japanese version, his reaction is considerably different, noting that he is nervous about the battle, and that his nervousness reminds him of how he felt during the battle at Lake Acuity.
* In the English dub, {{an|Dawn}} says {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} looks handsome in his cheerleading outfit. In the original Japanese version, she says that he looks cool.
* In the English dub, Paul tells Dawn that he doesn't like {{Ash}}, as he always talks about friendship and trust like his brother [[Reggie]] always does. In the original Japanese version, Paul says that he ''used to'' dislike Ash, indicating that he has grown to respect Ash.
* In the original Japanese version, Ash can be heard calling out {{AP|Infernape}} to battle. Due to there being no eyecatches, this line is absent from the English dub.
* In the original Japanese version, Paul is unsurprised when Ash has {{AP|Staraptor}} use {{m|Close Combat}} on the ground to free itself, calmly remarking that this is the move Ash came up with. In the English dub, Paul seems to be caught off guard by Ash's command. This creates an inconsistency with the following scene, in which [[Reggie]] notes that Paul had prepared {{p|Gastrodon}}'s {{m|Ice Beam}} just in case Staraptor escaped.
* In the original Japanese version, Paul scoffs at Ash for his decision to use the same team he used at Lake Acuity, calling him unbelievable. In the English dub, Paul insults Ash by calling him "pathetic and predictable".
* In the original Japanese version, when Ash is telling Buizel to get quickly out of {{p|Drapion}}'s grasp, there is an echo effect, which is removed in the English dub.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Familiarity Breeds Strategy!
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DP186   EP652
ライバル決戦！サトシ対シンジ！！
Rival Decisive Battle! Satoshi VS Shinji!!
First broadcast
Japan August 5, 2010
United States December 18, 2010
English themes
Opening We Will Carry On!
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening 「サイコー・エブリディ！」（ＢＡＮＤ　ＶＥＲＳＩＯＮ）
Ending 君の胸にＬａＬａＬａ
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 金崎貴臣 Takaomi Kanasaki
Assistant director うえだしげる Shigeru Ueda
Animation director 緒方厚 Atsushi Ogata
No additional credits are available at this time.

Familiarity Breeds Strategy! (Japanese: ライバル決戦！サトシ対シンジ！！ Rival Decisive Battle! Satoshi VS Shinji!!) is the 186th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and the 652nd episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on August 5, 2010 and in the United States on December 18, 2010.

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Blurb

The first quarterfinal battle of the Sinnoh League at Lily Of The Valley Island has Ash pitted against his rival Paul. This round is a full battle, with each side using a full party of six Pokémon. As Ash switches out his first three Pokémon—Pikachu, Infernape, and Staraptor—there’s something quite familiar about it to Paul. In fact, Ash appears to be using the same Pokémon team he used in their first full battle at Lake Acuity! Paul begins the battle with Aggron, then Gastrodon, and brings his Drapion out after the first two are quickly defeated.

Watching the battle on television, Paul’s brother Reggie notices that Paul is well aware of Ash’s strategies. Reggie is convinced that Paul allowed Ash to take the first two wins as part of his overall plan!

After Ash switches Staraptor out for Buizel, Drapion catches Buizel in its pincer tail! We leave the scene with Ash screaming at Buizel to “get out of there!”—and as the action gets more and more intense, we have no choice but to wonder how this incredible match will ultimately play out!

Plot

Determined to settle their long-standing rivalry once and for all, Ash and Paul are set to face off in the first quarterfinals showdown of the Lily of the Valley Conference. Ash decides to begin with Pikachu, and Paul orders out his first Pokémon, Aggron.

Prior to the match, Ash gets some last-minute training with Gliscor, who recently returned from its training session with Air Battle Master McCann. Gliscor practices Giga Impact in a session against Dawn's Mamoswine while Barry watches on. Reflecting on his Full Battle against Paul at Lake Acuity, Ash remarks that Paul takes everything he has learned in battle and uses it to his advantage. Barry claims Ash does the same thing, but Ash replies that he still needs to look at everything he has been through while on his journey. Barry asks if he figured it out, but Ash says that he will just have to wait until the battle, much to Barry's frustration.

Meanwhile, Paul talks to his older brother Reggie via videophone about his upcoming battle with Ash. Dawn enters the Pokémon Center lobby looking for her friends, but she quickly ducks out of sight. Reggie regrets not being able to be there, but Paul understands that he cannot just drop his work responsibilities. Reggie asks Paul if he wants to reconsider which Pokémon he'll be taking into the match, but Paul confirms he's satisfied with his lineup. Reggie notes how glad he is that Paul met Ash, as he knows that no other trainer has influenced his brother as much. Reggie then advises Paul to not underestimate Ash but to power through the battle and win. Paul thanks Reggie and ends the call, then discovers Dawn eavesdropping. As they walk outside, Paul confesses his main problem with Ash - his talk about bringing out a Pokémon's inner strength and how any Pokémon has the potential to be strong reminds him a lot of Reggie. Dawn points out to Paul that Ash and Reggie are different people. Everyone soon meets outside. Paul then prepares to leave, but abruptly stops when Dawn utters Cynthia's quote back at Amity Square, "When every life meets another life, something will be born". She is left wondering what that "something" might be but hopes the quarterfinals might shed some light. Paul tells Ash that he will see him on the battlefield to which Ash agrees.

Returning to the present, Paul begins by having Aggron use Metal Claw, and Ash has Pikachu counter with Iron Tail. Though the two Steel-type moves cancel each other out. Paul then tells Aggron to use Metal Sound, a high-frequency that lowers Pikachu’s special defense. Ash instructs Pikachu to use Thunderbolt to stop Aggron's attack, and Pikachu manages to pull it off, stopping Aggron as well as causing a little damage. Pikachu then uses Volt Tackle, speeding towards Aggron. Paul counters with Aggron's Flash Cannon, hitting Pikachu and sending him flying, rolling back onto his feet. Ash knows Pikachu is struggling and decides to substitute him with Infernape. Cynthia recognizes Infernape as the Chimchar she once battled, while Team Rocket is excited to see Infernape battle, having had a soft spot for him since the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. Paul tells Aggron to use Double-Edge while Ash tells Infernape to counter with Flare Blitz. The two powerful and dangerous attacks collide, and Infernape suffers from the recoil. However, Aggron has the Rock Head Ability, which cancels out recoil damage. Luckily for Ash, Aggron ends up with a burn from Infernape's Flare Blitz. Ash then instructs Infernape to use Mach Punch, and Paul orders Aggron to use Flash Cannon, but Infernape lands the fast Mach Punch before Aggron can fire, sending it flying into the wall behind Paul and crushing the surface on impact. The dust clears to reveal Aggron unable to battle, giving Ash the lead.

Paul recalls Aggron and sends out Gastrodon. Ash, knowing a Water and Ground-type like Gastrodon has a huge advantage over a Fire-type, calls Infernape back and sends out Staraptor. Gastrodon begins with Muddy Water and Staraptor uses Quick Attack and connects. Surprisingly, Gastrodon continues using Muddy Water, circling its head above its body to create a Counter Shield, a technique adapted from Ash, and clips Staraptor. Ash instructs Staraptor to dive down and use Aerial Ace, though Gastrodon counterattacks with Body Slam, pinning Staraptor to the field with its soft body. Gastrodon uses Water Pulse aimed at the sky, and the move picks up speed as it descends. Ash realizes that Gastrodon will jump away at the last second, giving no time for Staraptor to dodge it. Just when all seems lost, Ash has Staraptor use Close Combat on the battlefield, lifting the Predator Pokémon up, which knocks Gastrodon off and it escapes the Water Pulse. Paul orders Gastrodon to use Ice Beam, bringing the in-flight Staraptor to a screeching halt and crashing onto the field. Ash decides that he will have to recall Staraptor for later and change his strategy.

Ash sends out Buizel. At this point, Paul points out that what Ash is doing is too predictable now. He knows Ash is just trying to get rid of all the frustration his Pokémon felt from that loss back at Lake Acuity into his advantage here which is why he brought them all back for this battle. Ash states he is correct and that this is what all of his Pokémon want. Gastrodon uses Ice Beam again and Buizel approaches with Aqua Jet, turning it into Ice Aqua Jet. The combination narrowly misses its mark as Gastrodon launches into the air and then goes for a Body Slam. Ash thinks quickly and instructs Buizel to meet the attack with Ice Punch, causing Gastrodon to faint.

Ash settles himself, adjusting his cap, and knows that the hard part of the battle has only just begun. At his home in Veilstone City, Reggie watches the broadcast, wondering if Ash has figured out that Paul had planned to sacrifice Aggron and Gastrodon in the beginning all along, and knows that, if not, he will be in trouble. Meanwhile, Paul sends out Drapion and has it use Pin Missile, but Buizel cancels the attack out with a Water Gun Counter Shield. Drapion then uses Cross Poison, which Buizel dodges by sliding behind Drapion. Buizel then launches a Sonic Boom, but Drapion blocks the attack with its tail, before using said tail to reach out and grab Buizel. Drapion then 180s its torso to face the trapped Buizel and prepares to attack. Ash realizes that Drapion has no blind spots, and calls for Buizel to escape Drapion's grasp.

Major events

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Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

Barry's pose

Errors

  • In the original Japanese version, when Aggron uses Metal Sound on Pikachu, Brock says that Metal Sound lowers an opponent's Defense, although it actually lowers Special Defense. This is corrected in the English dub.
  • When Buizel is preparing his Ice Aqua Jet, his mouth is orange instead of tan.
  • When Buizel is in his Ice Aqua Jet, the two stripes on his back are missing.
  • When Buizel hits Gastrodon with Ice Punch, the lower part of Gastrodon's mouth is green instead of blue.
  • After Gastrodon is knocked out, the middle part of its head is colored the same as the lower half of its body.
  • Buizel's mouth error

    Buizel's mouth error

  • Buizel's missing stripes

    Buizel's missing stripes

  • Gastrodon's mouth error

    Gastrodon's mouth error

  • Gastrodon's head error

    Gastrodon's head error

Dub edits

  • In the English dub, Ash says his upcoming battle with Paul reminds him of the battle at Lake Acuity, and confidently claims to have the whole thing figured out. In the original Japanese version, his reaction is considerably different, noting that he is nervous about the battle, and that his nervousness reminds him of how he felt during the battle at Lake Acuity.
  • In the English dub, Dawn says Piplup looks handsome in his cheerleading outfit. In the original Japanese version, she says that he looks cool.
  • In the English dub, Paul tells Dawn that he doesn't like Ash, as he always talks about friendship and trust like his brother Reggie always does. In the original Japanese version, Paul says that he used to dislike Ash, indicating that he has grown to respect Ash.
  • In the original Japanese version, Ash can be heard calling out Infernape to battle. Due to there being no eyecatches, this line is absent from the English dub.
  • In the original Japanese version, Paul is unsurprised when Ash has Staraptor use Close Combat on the ground to free itself, calmly remarking that this is the move Ash came up with. In the English dub, Paul seems to be caught off guard by Ash's command. This creates an inconsistency with the following scene, in which Reggie notes that Paul had prepared Gastrodon's Ice Beam just in case Staraptor escaped.
  • In the original Japanese version, Paul scoffs at Ash for his decision to use the same team he used at Lake Acuity, calling him unbelievable. In the English dub, Paul insults Ash by calling him "pathetic and predictable".
  • In the original Japanese version, when Ash is telling Buizel to get quickly out of Drapion's grasp, there is an echo effect, which is removed in the English dub.

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