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This article is about an episode of the Pokémon animated series that has not been dubbed into English. As such, its coverage may contain romanized Japanese names, rather than dub names.
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ライバル決戦！サトシゲッコウガVSメガジュカイン！！
Decisive Rival Battle! Satoshi Gekkouga VS Mega Jukain!!
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First broadcast
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July 28, 2016
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| United States
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English themes
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Japanese themes
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Credits
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Team Kato
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| Screenplay
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面出明美 Akemi Omode
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| Storyboard
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志村錠児 Jōji Shimura
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| Assistant director
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浅利藤彰 Fujiaki Asari
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| Animation directors
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大橋藍人 Aito Ōhashi
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| 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
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| No additional credits are available at this time.
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(Japanese: ライバル決戦！サトシゲッコウガVSメガジュカイン！！ Decisive Rival Battle! Satoshi Gekkouga VS Mega Jukain!!) is the 128th episode of the XY series, and the 927th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on July 28, 2016.
Plot
The battle between Ash and Sawyer continues as Sawyer's Aegislash stands before Pikachu after it has cut down all the trees and cleared the battlefield with Sacred Sword, limiting Pikachu to how he can avoid attacks. Ash wonders what Sawyer could be planning by cutting the trees down, as well as Bonnie questioning it too as Ash's friends give their thoughts on the situation. Back on the battlefield, Sawyer praises Aegislash and Ash informs Pikachu that they need to be careful while battling Aegislash. Professor Sycamore is interested by Sawyer's battling technique, while Diantha wonders what he could be planning for Pikachu during the battle, commenting on how Sawyer has analysed the battle so far. Alain watches the battle between the two from the stands.
Ash makes his next command, ordering Pikachu to use Iron Tail, but Sawyer quickly has Aegislash use King's Shield to protect itself from the attack. Pikachu's Iron Tail connects with the King's Shield, but Pikachu's attack stat is lowered due to making contact with King's Shield. Ash recalls that whenever they attack King's Shield, Pikachu's attack will become weaker, and so whenever they successfully land a hit, it quickly becomes a loss for them. Clemont and Tierno note on how King's Shield needs to be dealt with properly and not handled carelessly. Seeing an opportunity to attack, Sawyer commands Aegislash to use Sacred Sword, which Pikachu successfully dodges, only to be struck when it tries to make an attempt to go in for an attack, causing him to be slammed to the ground. Tierno wonders if Sawyer's plan is to lower Pikachu's speed, leading Clemont to discuss that Pikachu is now at a disadvantage due to the trees being cut down so there aren't many places he can use to avoid attacks, while Aegislash is in the air and can attack from anywhere because of it. Sawyer continues to have Aegislash use Sacred Sword, which, after being avoided numerous times, hits Pikachu hard, causing quite a lot of damage. Ash attempts to use Thunderbolt instead, but that is soon countered by King's Shield once again. While Aegislash changes to its Shield Forme, Ash notices there is a split second where it isn't inside its shield. Ash tells Pikachu that he has an idea, and, at the risk of losing the battle, he decides to go through with it because he trusts Pikachu can handle it. This is quickly noticed by Sawyer as he has seen the same expression on Ash's face numerous times. As Sawyer tells Aegislash not to let its guard down, Ash commands Pikachu to use Iron Tail, which he slams it on the ground, forcing the logs into the air. Sawyer attempts to get the upper hand by having Aegislash use Fury Cutter on them, but Ash quickly orders Pikachu to use them to his advantage as he jumps from one to the other to avoid being attacked. After cutting one in half, Aegislash discovers that Pikachu wasn't behind it, but soon notices Pikachu's location and destroys the stump he was hiding behind, only to instantly find Pikachu jumping from stump to stump, resulting in Aegislash using Fury Cutter on them all, breaking them up into pieces of wood, before Pikachu appears behind it, which is noticed by Sawyer who commands Aegislash to use King's Shield. Setting his plan into action, Ash orders Pikachu to throw the wood piece, which lands in Aegislash's shield, preventing it from entering the shield and using its defensive move. As Aegislash flails around, Ash orders Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, which connects and knocks Aegislash out.
With Sawyer's remaining Pokémon brought down to three, the battlefield is changed. While the field is being changed, Sawyer and Ash talk about how the latter was able to win the battle against Aegislash, and it is noticed by Sawyer that Ash has complete trust in his Pokémon and that is how they're strong. The new battlefield is brought up and is revealed to be a desert field, and Ash and Sawyer send out their Pokémon for the next battle: Noivern and Salamence, as Serena scans the latter with her Pokédex. The battle begins with Ash commanding Boomburst, which is dodged by Salamance numerous times before finally connecting. Noivern then uses Dragon Claw but Sawyer has Salamence use Dragon Rush to counter. As the two attacks collide, Ash checks on Noivern to make sure it is alright, but Sawyer wastes no time in commanding his Salamence to use Incinerate, but it is dodged swiftly by Noivern. Successfully avoiding Incinerate, Noivern is met face-to-face with Salamence as Sawyer orders it to use Dragon Tail, which makes contact with Noivern, causing super-effective damage. It is revealed that Sawyer's intentions was to create a distraction with Incinerate and then attack at close range with Dragon Tail. After checking that Noivern is alright, Ash has him dodge the Incinerate from Salamence and then use Boomburst on the final Incinerate attack. The attacks collide and create a smoke cloud, which Ash uses to his advantage by commanding Noivern to use Acrobatics. Remembering that Noivern can see even in the smoke, he has Salamance use Protect, which allows him to become protected from any damage. Ash and Sawyer command their Pokémon to use Dragon Rush and Acrobatics, causing a collision, which results in a tie as both Pokémon unable to battle. Both Ash and Sawyer return their defeated Pokémon as Sawyer wastes no time in sending out his fifth Pokémon, Slurpuff, while Ash sends out his Goodra. Sawyer mentions that he has never battled Goodra before, so doesn't know much about it or how it battles, so informs Slurpuff not to let its guard down.
Sawyer starts off the battle by having Slurpuff use Flamethrower, which is countered by Goodra's Ice Beam, creating a collision. When the smoke clears, Slurpuff uses Dazzling Gleam, which is super-effective on Goodra, but shows to have had little effect on it. Sawyer then orders Fairy Wind in an attempt to deal more super-effective damage, but Ash has Goodra use Bide. Anticipating the upcoming attack, Sawyer has Slurpuff use Cotton Guard to raise its Defense before Ash orders Goodra to fire off Bide, but having used Cotton Guard, the attack doesn't do much damage, so Ash orders Goodra to use Ice Beam, but is then countered by Slurpuff's Flamethrower, causing an explosion and creating a smoke cloud. Sawyer commands Fairy Wind, and by using its incredible sense of smell, Slurpuff is able to scout out Goodra's location through the smoke and hit it hard with Fairy Wind, sending it flying back. Sawyer comments on how Slurfuff's sense of smell can be used to locate its opponents through the smoke as Ash mentions that he must have used that technique after battling Noivern. Slurpuff uses Flamethrower again and Ash commands Bide, but Goodra shows to be in some pain after taking so much damage, causing Sawyer to order Slurpuff to keep it up with Flamethrower. As the attack explodes, Sawyer looks pleased, but it is short lived when Goodra is shown to have endured the hit and uses Bide, which is then countered by Fairy Wind, causing an explosion that knocks out both Pokémon from the battle.
Returning their Pokémon, Sawyer then sends out his sixth and final Pokémon, Sceptile, who Bonnie and Clemont comment on as Trevor mentions that Ash only has Pikachu and Greninja left, with the former being weakened from his previous battles. Tierno adds that Sceptile has the ability to Mega Evolve, while Serena hopes that Ash is careful during the battle. Ash sends Pikachu into the battle again and starts off with Quick Attack but Sawyer has Sceptile use Leaf Storm while keeping its distance. Leaf Storm surrounds Pikachu but Ash commands him to use Thunderbolt through Leaf Storm, which makes contact. Pikachu attacks with Iron Tail, but Sawyer has Sceptile counter with Leaf Blade, sending Pikachu back before being commanded to use Frenzy Plant, which surrounds and takes hold of Pikachu when he attempts to dodge and slams him to the ground, knocking him out.
With Ash down to his final Pokémon, he sends out Greninja to face Sceptile. Ash starts off by commanding Water Shuriken and Sceptile counters by using Dragon Claw to cut through. Greninja then uses Double Team, but the copies are destroyed by Sceptile's Frenzy Plant, which then reveals the real Greninja and Sawyer commands Sceptile to use Leaf Blade on it, but is countered with Cut by Greninja. Sawyer then begins to talk to Ash about how he has always followed in his footsteps and he will reach the top if he manages to defeat him in the battle between him and the real Ash; the person he admires. Ash then apologises to Sawyer that he rushed to catch up to him as Sawyer managed to surpass him in their last battle, and how it is thanks to it that he was able to know who he is. Ash tells Greninja that they will go with all their power and Greninja transforms into its Ash-Greninja form and Sawyer Mega Evolves his Sceptile into Mega Sceptile. Sceptile uses Frenzy Plant and Ash tells Greninja to dodge it, which it succeeds in and then uses Cut to tear its way through Frenzy Plant. Ash then commands Water Shuriken using the shuriken on its back but is countered by Dragon Claw from Sceptile. Greninja then attacks Sceptile using Aerial Ace but in turn is hit with Leaf Storm using the tip of Mega Sceptile's tail. Sceptile then uses Leaf Blade as Greninja uses Cut as the two attack one another's moves with their own. Sceptile attacks once more time with Leaf Storm, but this time Ash feels the pain of the damage Greninja takes from the attack and when the move causes a collision, Ash mentions that it's not over. Sawyer commands Sceptile to use Frenzy Plant again and Grenina charges down it, using Cut to cut through Frenzy Plant. In the crowd, Shauna comments on how Ash-Greninja is unable to get close to Mega Sceptile due to getting cornered at every point, Tierno wonders as to how Sawyer managed to make Frenzy Plant so powerful as Trevor points out that it's incredible. Bonnie begins to get worried as she fears Ash will lose the battle, but Serena assures her that Ash will win and that she shouldn't worry because he is with Greninja. Clemont then mentions how Ash is strong because of his Pokémon and that as long as he remains fighting with his Pokémon, he will become stronger. As Frenzy Plant approaches Ash-Greninja after being dodged by Ash and Greninja in sync, Ash orders it to use Cut as it tears right through the attack, and the synchronisation between the two is noticed by Professor Sycamore as he and Diantha watch on. Greninja's giant shuriken grows bigger as Ash tells Greninja to get ready before commanding it to use Double Team creating dozens of copies. Ash makes his final command of the battle as he has Greninja use Water Shuriken, which grows significantly in size and knowing the battle is almost over, Sawyer commands Mega Sceptile to use Leaf Storm, which sends of the tip of its tail surrounded in leaves straight into the Water Shuriken, but it is no match for the power of the now bigger shuriken as Water Shuriken completely cuts through and makes contact with Mega Sceptile, knocking it out as it reverts to its normal form, and declaring Ash the winner of the battle.
With Ash as the winner of the second Semi-Finals battle, he advances to the finals. Ash's friends cheer and congratulate him from the crowd as they are thrilled that Ash made it to the finals after defeating Sawyer, with Serena showing the most happiness. As Ash-Greninja and Ash are both exhausted from the battle, Ash-Greninja reverts back its normal form as Ash says that they managed to win. Team Rocket watch on as they are impressed by Ash's battle and wonder whether this means that he will become the champion this time. With Professor Sycamore and Diantha, the former claps as he comments on the marvellous and surprising battle, while Diantha hopes that there are many more trainers like Ash and Sawyer, as Professor Sycamore hopes so too. Having seen the result of the battle, Alain smiles as he walks away. Sawyer and Ash meet at the middle of the battle field as Sawyer tells Ash that he has received a lot of experience because of Ash and also mentions that Ash is the trainer he will always admire. Ash admits that they had a good battle and he was excited throughout. The two of them agree to battle again one day when they have both trained harder, had many more battles and become much stronger. The two shake hands after a well fought battle.
Major events
- For a list of all major events in the animated series, please see the history page.
Debuts
Pokémon debuts
Characters
Humans
Pokémon
Pokémon Quiz: Mega Sceptile (Japan)
Trivia
Errors
- After Pikachu makes contact with Aegislash's King's Shield, the animation of Pikachu's Attack stat dropping moved up instead of down, making it appear that the stat was being raised instead of dropping.
- When Sawyer calls for Aegislash to continue using Sacred Sword, Aegislash was shown being in Shield Forme instead of Blade Forme before attacking.
- When Pikachu returns to Ash after defeating Aegislash, his bruises from the battle disappear.
- When Ash commands Greninja to use Cut to counter Sceptile's Leaf Blade, the scoreboard displays Ash's Noivern and Sawyer's Salamence as the two who are currently battling. Due to this, the scoreboard displays Pikachu as being still able to battle despite being knocked out previously, and Ash's Goodra and Greninja aren't on the scoreboard, despite having been used and defeated, and currently in battle, respectively.
- When Mega Sceptile uses Frenzy Plant on Ash-Greninja, Greninja's giant shuriken is colored dark blue like the stars on its legs instead of light blue for a few frames as it falls.
- Before Ash has Greninja use Cut against Mega Sceptile's Frenzy Plant, Ash's Pikachu is shown standing next to Ash, but is also shown on the right-hand side where Ash placed him after being defeated previously.
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