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'''The Road to the Semifinals!''' (Japanese: '''みんなゼンリョク！準決勝への道！！''' ''Everyone's Fully Powered! The Road to the Semifinals!!'') is the 134th episode of the {{series|Sun & Moon}}, and the 1,073rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 11, 2019 and is scheduled to air in the United States on December 14, 2019.
'''The Road to the Semifinals!''' (Japanese: '''みんなゼンリョク！準決勝への道！！''' ''Everyone's Fully Powered! The Road to the Semifinals!!'') is the 134th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 1,073rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 11, 2019 and in the United States on December 14, 2019.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
<!--https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/22_42-the-road-to-the-semifinals/-->
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<i>As the Alola Pokémon League quarterfinals continue, Sophocles and Vikavolt seem to have the upper hand in their battle against Kiawe and Charizard—but their fiery opponents are ready to fight back with everything they have! Then, Lana and Primarina go up against Team Skull’s Guzma and his Golisopod. Guzma has something to prove to Professor Kukui, and he seems willing to use any means necessary to get his point across. Can Lana overcome Guzma’s intense determination?</i>
<i>As the Alola Pokémon League quarterfinals rage on, Kiawe and Charizard face off against Sophocles and Vikavolt in the third battle. Both sides show impressive offense and defense, making it clear they’ve trained hard. But Vikavolt’s Wild Charge attack isn’t enough to stop Charizard’s Supersonic Skystrike Z-Move, and Kiawe and Charizard end up on top!
 
In the fourth match, Lana and Primarina battle Guzma and Golisopod, but Guzma’s intense battling style takes Lana and Primarina by surprise. Despite a valiant effort, Primarina takes significant damage and loses the battle, but everyone agrees Guzma won fair and square.
 
Next up are the semifinals: Kiawe versus Gladion and Ash versus Guzma!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}} successfully performs {{m|Savage Spin-Out}} on [[Kiawe's Charizard]]. However, Charizard escapes with ease as its flames scorch through the threads. {{an|Sophocles}} isn't fazed as he notices that Charizard is still paralyzed from an earlier {{m|Zap Cannon}} attack. He orders a {{m|Signal Beam}}, but Charizard uses {{m|Fire Punch}} on the ground to escape. The opponents exchange stares, and then, Vikavolt fires Signal Beam, which Charizard dodges. Vikavolt follows up with {{m|String Shot}}, though Charizard evades it. Vikavolt then chases Charizard and repeats its move, slowly covering its opponent in the threads. Charizard uses {{m|Slash}} to repel another String Shot. Vikavolt takes the opportunity to attack, but Charizard fires {{m|Flamethrower}}. Once it does so, Vikavolt has seemingly disappeared.
{{TP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}} successfully performs {{m|Savage Spin-Out}} on [[Kiawe's Charizard]]. However, Charizard escapes with ease as its flames scorch through the threads. {{an|Sophocles}} isn't fazed as he notices that Charizard is still {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}} from Vikavolt's earlier {{m|Zap Cannon}}. He orders a {{m|Signal Beam}}, but Charizard uses {{m|Fire Punch}} on the ground to escape. The opponents exchange stares, and then, Vikavolt fires Signal Beam, which Charizard dodges. Vikavolt follows up with {{m|String Shot}}, though Charizard evades it. Vikavolt then chases Charizard and repeats its move, slowly covering its opponent in the threads. Charizard uses {{m|Slash}} to repel another String Shot. Vikavolt takes the opportunity to attack, but Charizard fires {{m|Flamethrower}}. Once it does, Vikavolt disappears.


A moment later, Vikavolt appears behind Charizard and successfully wraps it in String Shot. Declaring this to be the day he will defeat {{an|Kiawe}}, Sophocles has Vikavolt use {{m|Wild Charge}}, though Charizard manages to stop the attack with a Fire Punch. The pair subsequently dives into the battlefield from the collision. As the dust clears, Charizard promptly tosses Vikavolt into the ground. Charizard is beginning to show signs of exhaustion, but neither side are prepared to give up. Vikavolt uses String Shot, but it is forced to evade Charizard's Flamethrower. Kiawe builds up his Z-Power and passes it onto Charizard, who unleashes a powerful {{m|Supersonic Skystrike}}. Vikavolt attempts to intercept the attack with Wild Charge, and it manages to hold out against the Z-Move for several moments. However, Charizard's force overpowers Vikavolt and slams it to the ground, knocking it out. [[Hala]] calls the match in Kiawe's favor. Afterwards, Sophocles and Kiawe shake hands.
A moment later, Vikavolt appears behind Charizard and successfully wraps it in String Shot. Declaring this to be the day he will defeat {{an|Kiawe}}, Sophocles has Vikavolt use {{m|Wild Charge}}, though Charizard manages to stop the attack with a Fire Punch. The pair subsequently dives into the battlefield from the collision. As the dust clears, Charizard promptly tosses Vikavolt into the ground. Charizard is beginning to show signs of exhaustion, but neither side are prepared to give up. Vikavolt uses String Shot, but it is forced to evade Charizard's Flamethrower. Kiawe builds up his [[Z-Power]] and passes it onto Charizard, who unleashes a powerful {{m|Supersonic Skystrike}}. Vikavolt attempts to intercept the attack with Wild Charge, and it manages to hold out against the [[Z-Move]] for several moments. However, Charizard's force overpowers Vikavolt and slams it to the ground, knocking it out. [[Hala]] calls the match in Kiawe's favor. Afterwards, Sophocles and Kiawe shake hands.


Sophocles and Kiawe visit {{an|Lana}} to cheer her up before her match [[Guzma]]. Just then, Guzma, [[Plumeria]], and several {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s walk by, and [[Tupp]] hurls an insult. Lana retorts that strength alone isn't always the key to victory, and Kiawe supports her. Tupp claims their Z-Moves are nothing compared to Guzma's strength, a sentiment echoed by Guzma himself. As Team Skull makes their way past them, Kiawe asks Lana to be careful because Guzma is rather unpredictable.
Sophocles and Kiawe visit {{an|Lana}} to cheer her up before her match against [[Guzma]]. Just then, Guzma, [[Plumeria]], and several {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s walk by, and [[Tupp]] hurls an insult. Lana retorts that strength alone isn't always the key to victory, and Kiawe supports her. Tupp claims their Z-Moves are nothing compared to Guzma's strength, a sentiment echoed by Guzma himself. As Team Skull makes their way past them, Kiawe asks Lana to be careful because Guzma is rather unpredictable.
[[File:SM134 Lana VS Guzma.png|thumb|250px|Lana facing Guzma]]
[[File:SM134 Lana VS Guzma.png|thumb|left|250px|Lana facing Guzma]]
For the fourth match of the second round, Lana sends out {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} against Guzma's {{p|Golisopod}}. After remembering Golisopod's {{m|First Impression}} from [[SM115|Ash's battle with Guzma]], Lana warns Primarina to be on the lookout for it. As the battle starts, Lana braces Primarina for impact, but to her surprise, Golisopod remains still. Lana prepares to make the first move with {{m|Sparkling Aria}}, but Golisopod suddenly strikes first with {{m|Throat Chop}}, rendering Primarina unable to use its voice. Lana then has Primarina use {{m|Aqua Jet}}, but Golisopod blocks it with its arms. It then grabs a hold of Primarina before unleashing a series of {{m|Poison Jab}}s, [[damage|damaging]] Primarina and {{status|poison}}ing it in the process. Golisopod drops Primarina before Guzma orders it to pick it back up by the tail and hit it with another merciless series of Poison Jabs. Primarina manages to escape after blasting Golisopod with {{m|Icy Wind}}, but it is already debilitated by the poison. Golisopod continues attacking Primarina with more Poison Jabs despite the latter's attempts to defend itself. Golisopod momentarily releases Primarina from its clutches before hitting it with a Throat Chop.
For the fourth match of the second round, Lana sends out {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} against Guzma's {{p|Golisopod}}. Remembering Golisopod's {{m|First Impression}} from [[SM115|Ash's battle with Guzma]], Lana warns Primarina to be on the lookout for it. As the battle starts, Lana braces Primarina for impact, but to her surprise, Golisopod remains still. Lana prepares to make the first move with {{m|Sparkling Aria}}, but Golisopod suddenly strikes first with {{m|Throat Chop}}, rendering Primarina unable to use its voice. Lana has Primarina use {{m|Aqua Jet}}, but Golisopod blocks it with its arms. It then grabs a hold of Primarina before unleashing a series of {{m|Poison Jab}}s, [[damage|damaging]] Primarina and {{status|poison}}ing it in the process. Golisopod drops Primarina before Guzma orders it to pick it back up by the tail and hit it with another merciless series of Poison Jabs. Primarina manages to escape after blasting Golisopod with {{m|Icy Wind}}, but it is already debilitated by the poison. Golisopod continues attacking Primarina with more Poison Jabs despite the latter's attempts to defend itself. Golisopod momentarily releases Primarina from its clutches before hitting it with a Throat Chop.


Guzma briefly looks at {{an|Professor Kukui}} before resuming the battle. Primarina stands up as Lana declares the battle isn't over yet. Guzma has Golisopod use {{m|Pin Missile}}, but Primarina summons {{m|Surf}} to stop the attack. Moreover, Golisopod's legs get stuck in ice from Lana's previous Icy Wind attacks, while Primarina's voice has seemingly recovered as it goes on to perform {{m|Oceanic Operetta}}. As Guzma declares that he will destroy the Z-Move, Golisopod's {{m|Liquidation}} slashes the large bubble in half. Primarina is then struck down, and Olivia declares Guzma the winner of the match. The crowd is shocked, with only the Team Skull Grunts cheering over the result. As Lana tends to Primarina, Guzma insults her and [[recall]]s Golisopod. Olivia asks Guzma to show respect for his challenger, though Guzma continues to walk away, only stopping momentarily to glare at Kukui.
Guzma briefly looks at {{an|Professor Kukui}} before resuming the battle. Primarina stands up as Lana declares the battle isn't over yet. Irritated by Lana's stubbornness, Guzma has Golisopod use {{m|Pin Missile}}, but Primarina summons {{m|Surf}} to stop the attack. Moreover, Golisopod's legs get stuck in ice from Lana's previous Icy Wind attacks, while Primarina's voice has seemingly recovered as it goes on to perform {{m|Oceanic Operetta}}. Guzma declares that he will destroy the Z-Move, and Golisopod's {{m|Liquidation}} slashes the large bubble in half, much to Lana's shock. Primarina is struck down by the same blow, and Olivia declares Guzma the winner of the match. The crowd is stunned silent, with only the Team Skull Grunts cheering over the result. As Lana tends to Primarina, Guzma insults her and [[recall]]s Golisopod. Olivia asks Guzma to show respect for his challenger, though Guzma continues to walk away, only stopping momentarily to glare at Kukui.


Later, Lana's friends visit her as she is tending to Primarina. {{an|Mallow}} has {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}} use {{m|Aromatherapy}} to cure Primarina's poison symptoms. Though Mallow and {{an|Lillie}} are annoyed by Guzma's conduct, Lana says he didn't break any rules, and Kiawe confirms Guzma merely found a weak spot in Primarina. Lana admits that she is now more she determined to work harder to overcome future opponents. At the [[Pokémon Center]], the [[Nurse Joy]] quartet heals Primarina, just as the television screen reveals the semifinal match-ups, with Kiawe going up against {{an|Gladion}}, while Ash will take on Guzma.
Later, Lana's friends visit her as she is tending to Primarina. {{an|Mallow}} has {{TP|Mallow|Shaymin}} use {{m|Aromatherapy}} to cure Primarina's poison symptoms. Though Mallow and {{an|Lillie}} are angered by Guzma's conduct, Lana says he didn't break any rules, and Kiawe confirms Guzma merely found and exploited a weak spot in Primarina. Lana admits that she is now more determined to work harder to overcome future opponents. At the [[Pokémon Center]], the [[Nurse Joy]] quartet heals Primarina, just as the television screen reveals the semifinal match-ups, with Kiawe going up against {{an|Gladion}}, while Ash will take on Guzma. Mallow tells Ash to avenge Lana, and he nods in agreement.


==Major events==
==Major events==
<!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badges, go here. -->
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[[File:Alola League semifinalists.png|thumb|250px|The [[Manalo Conference]] semifinalists]]
[[File:Alola League semifinalists.png|thumb|220px|The [[Manalo Conference]] semifinalists]]
* [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Wild Charge}}.
* [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Wild Charge}}.
* {{an|Kiawe}} defeats {{an|Sophocles}}, advancing to the semifinals.
* {{an|Kiawe}} wins his battle with {{an|Sophocles}}, advancing to the semifinals.
* [[Guzma]] defeats {{an|Lana}}, advancing to the semifinals.
* [[Guzma]] defeats {{an|Lana}}, advancing to the semifinals.
* {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin}} is revealed to know {{m|Aromatherapy}}.
* Kiawe and {{Ash}} are revealed to face {{an|Gladion}} and Guzma, respectively, in the semifinals.
* Kiawe and {{Ash}} are revealed to face {{an|Gladion}} and Guzma, respectively, in the semifinals.
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* [[Nurse Joy]]s (×4)
* [[Nurse Joy]]s (×4)
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Hala]]
* [[Hala]]
* [[Olivia]]
* [[Olivia]]
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
<!--[[File:WTP SM134.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]-->
[[File:WTP SM134.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: <!--{{p|Pokémon}} ''(US and international)'',--> {{p|Golisopod}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Trumbeak}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Golisopod}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; {{rf|Alolan|Form}}; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Alolan form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
* {{p|Vikavolt}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Vikavolt}})
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* {{p|Bulbasaur}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Shaymin|anime}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ([[Mallow's Shaymin|anime]])


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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** Choices: Contestant Sophocles wins, contestant Kiawe wins, a draw, a postponement due to a storm
** Choices: Contestant Sophocles wins, contestant Kiawe wins, a draw, a postponement due to a storm
** Answer: Contestant Kiawe wins
** Answer: Contestant Kiawe wins
* Kiawe, Sophocles, and {{Ash}} read the episode's title card.
* Kiawe, Sophocles, and {{Ash}} all read the episode's [[title card]].
* [[Mimo]], Kiawe, and {{an|Gladion}} narrate the preview for the [[SM135|next episode]].
* [[Mimo]], Kiawe, and {{an|Gladion}} narrate the preview for the [[SM135|next episode]].


===Errors===
===Errors===
[[File:SM134 Error.png|thumb|200px|Storyboard outlines visible]]
* When {{p|Golisopod}} is preparing its {{m|Poison Jab}} after {{TP|Lana|Primarina}} escapes its grasp, the purple glow is seen on the claws on its four thinner limbs. However, in the next shot, the glow changes to be only on the two pairs of claws on each of its hands.
* When {{an|Lana}} does her pose for {{m|Oceanic Operetta}}, there is a split-second shot where storyboard outlines can be seen on her right.
* When {{an|Lana}} does her pose for {{m|Oceanic Operetta}}, there is a split-second shot where storyboard outlines can be seen on her right.
 
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]], {{m|Supersonic Skystrike}} (''Pancada Supersônica'') is incorrectly referred to as ''Pancada Sônica''.
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** In the {{pmin|Portugal|European Portuguese}} dub, Kiawe calls for a {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} instead of Supersonic Skystrike.
SM134 Error.png|Storyboard outlines visible
</gallery>


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting Supersonic Skystrike and Oceanic Operetta's names are edited out in the dub.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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SM134   EP1073
みんなゼンリョク！準決勝への道！！
Everyone's Fully Powered! The Road to the Semifinals!!
First broadcast
Japan August 11, 2019
United States December 14, 2019
English themes
Opening The Challenge of Life
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening キミの冒険
Ending タイプ：ワイルド
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 大久保昌弘 Masahiro Ōkubo
Storyboard 齋藤德明 Noriaki Saitō
Assistant director 牧野友映 Tomoe Makino
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
No additional credits are available at this time.

The Road to the Semifinals! (Japanese: みんなゼンリョク！準決勝への道！！ Everyone's Fully Powered! The Road to the Semifinals!!) is the 134th episode of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, and the 1,073rd episode of the Pokémon animated series. It first aired in Japan on August 11, 2019 and in the United States on December 14, 2019.

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Blurb

As the Alola Pokémon League quarterfinals rage on, Kiawe and Charizard face off against Sophocles and Vikavolt in the third battle. Both sides show impressive offense and defense, making it clear they’ve trained hard. But Vikavolt’s Wild Charge attack isn’t enough to stop Charizard’s Supersonic Skystrike Z-Move, and Kiawe and Charizard end up on top!

In the fourth match, Lana and Primarina battle Guzma and Golisopod, but Guzma’s intense battling style takes Lana and Primarina by surprise. Despite a valiant effort, Primarina takes significant damage and loses the battle, but everyone agrees Guzma won fair and square.

Next up are the semifinals: Kiawe versus Gladion and Ash versus Guzma!

Plot

Vikavolt successfully performs Savage Spin-Out on Kiawe's Charizard. However, Charizard escapes with ease as its flames scorch through the threads. Sophocles isn't fazed as he notices that Charizard is still paralyzed from Vikavolt's earlier Zap Cannon. He orders a Signal Beam, but Charizard uses Fire Punch on the ground to escape. The opponents exchange stares, and then, Vikavolt fires Signal Beam, which Charizard dodges. Vikavolt follows up with String Shot, though Charizard evades it. Vikavolt then chases Charizard and repeats its move, slowly covering its opponent in the threads. Charizard uses Slash to repel another String Shot. Vikavolt takes the opportunity to attack, but Charizard fires Flamethrower. Once it does, Vikavolt disappears.

A moment later, Vikavolt appears behind Charizard and successfully wraps it in String Shot. Declaring this to be the day he will defeat Kiawe, Sophocles has Vikavolt use Wild Charge, though Charizard manages to stop the attack with a Fire Punch. The pair subsequently dives into the battlefield from the collision. As the dust clears, Charizard promptly tosses Vikavolt into the ground. Charizard is beginning to show signs of exhaustion, but neither side are prepared to give up. Vikavolt uses String Shot, but it is forced to evade Charizard's Flamethrower. Kiawe builds up his Z-Power and passes it onto Charizard, who unleashes a powerful Supersonic Skystrike. Vikavolt attempts to intercept the attack with Wild Charge, and it manages to hold out against the Z-Move for several moments. However, Charizard's force overpowers Vikavolt and slams it to the ground, knocking it out. Hala calls the match in Kiawe's favor. Afterwards, Sophocles and Kiawe shake hands.

Sophocles and Kiawe visit Lana to cheer her up before her match against Guzma. Just then, Guzma, Plumeria, and several Team Skull Grunts walk by, and Tupp hurls an insult. Lana retorts that strength alone isn't always the key to victory, and Kiawe supports her. Tupp claims their Z-Moves are nothing compared to Guzma's strength, a sentiment echoed by Guzma himself. As Team Skull makes their way past them, Kiawe asks Lana to be careful because Guzma is rather unpredictable.

Lana facing Guzma

For the fourth match of the second round, Lana sends out Primarina against Guzma's Golisopod. Remembering Golisopod's First Impression from Ash's battle with Guzma, Lana warns Primarina to be on the lookout for it. As the battle starts, Lana braces Primarina for impact, but to her surprise, Golisopod remains still. Lana prepares to make the first move with Sparkling Aria, but Golisopod suddenly strikes first with Throat Chop, rendering Primarina unable to use its voice. Lana has Primarina use Aqua Jet, but Golisopod blocks it with its arms. It then grabs a hold of Primarina before unleashing a series of Poison Jabs, damaging Primarina and poisoning it in the process. Golisopod drops Primarina before Guzma orders it to pick it back up by the tail and hit it with another merciless series of Poison Jabs. Primarina manages to escape after blasting Golisopod with Icy Wind, but it is already debilitated by the poison. Golisopod continues attacking Primarina with more Poison Jabs despite the latter's attempts to defend itself. Golisopod momentarily releases Primarina from its clutches before hitting it with a Throat Chop.

Guzma briefly looks at Professor Kukui before resuming the battle. Primarina stands up as Lana declares the battle isn't over yet. Irritated by Lana's stubbornness, Guzma has Golisopod use Pin Missile, but Primarina summons Surf to stop the attack. Moreover, Golisopod's legs get stuck in ice from Lana's previous Icy Wind attacks, while Primarina's voice has seemingly recovered as it goes on to perform Oceanic Operetta. Guzma declares that he will destroy the Z-Move, and Golisopod's Liquidation slashes the large bubble in half, much to Lana's shock. Primarina is struck down by the same blow, and Olivia declares Guzma the winner of the match. The crowd is stunned silent, with only the Team Skull Grunts cheering over the result. As Lana tends to Primarina, Guzma insults her and recalls Golisopod. Olivia asks Guzma to show respect for his challenger, though Guzma continues to walk away, only stopping momentarily to glare at Kukui.

Later, Lana's friends visit her as she is tending to Primarina. Mallow has Shaymin use Aromatherapy to cure Primarina's poison symptoms. Though Mallow and Lillie are angered by Guzma's conduct, Lana says he didn't break any rules, and Kiawe confirms Guzma merely found and exploited a weak spot in Primarina. Lana admits that she is now more determined to work harder to overcome future opponents. At the Pokémon Center, the Nurse Joy quartet heals Primarina, just as the television screen reveals the semifinal match-ups, with Kiawe going up against Gladion, while Ash will take on Guzma. Mallow tells Ash to avenge Lana, and he nods in agreement.

Major events

The Manalo Conference semifinalists
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Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Trumbeak (US and international), Golisopod (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

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Dub edits

  • The Japanese texts depicting Supersonic Skystrike and Oceanic Operetta's names are edited out in the dub.

In other languages



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