

The attack has a decent range the projectile deals damage and causes paralysis to victims, opening up for a follow-up attack by Pichu. Elsewhere, a swarm of Meltan walk along the seafloor and approach Manalo Stadium.Pichu launches forwards a net made of electric energy that entraps and shocks the opponent, causing paralysis. At the battlefield, Kukui wonders about the outcome of the finals match. Meanwhile, at the docks, Gladion and his Pokémon stare at the sunset with anticipation. That evening, Ash's friends urge him to do his best in his finals match against Gladion. She then assures Guzma that the grunts still want to follow him, as well as her own loyalty. The grunts, however, are moved to tears, and Plumeria explains they were all inspired by his battle. He announces that the era of "undefeated" Guzma is over and orders everyone to go their separate ways. Backstage, Guzma is greeted by Plumeria and his grunts backstage. Carry a fiery storm under your wings with the Burning Winds theme deck Let Talonflame light up the sky with Jet Shoot, while Venomoth stirs up a Dizzying Wind to keep a foe guessingand with Yanmega’s Windfall to refill your hand, you can fly the unfriendly skies with ease. Guzma doesn't reply and continues walking away. As Guzma prepares to leave the battlefield, Kukui stops him to say that he will be waiting for him in the next League. Ash looks at Guzma, who helps Golisopod up before recalling it to its Poké Ball. Nanu declares Golisopod to be unable to battle and awards the victory to Ash, allowing him to advance to the finals. However, Pikachu evades it and uses Iron Tail, but that attack collides with Liquidation, which defeats Golisopod. Pikachu fires Electroweb, though Golisopod shreds it with its sharp claws and uses Poison Jab. Pikachu strikes back with Iron Tail, though Golisopod counters it using Liquidation. He orders Golisopod to use Pin Missile, which Pikachu evades with Quick Attack. Seeing Golisopod's bold strength, Guzma is reinvigorated after reflecting on his past and left even more determined to test his limits. Just then, Ash charges up his Z-Ring and Pikachu launches Gigavolt Havoc, but Golisopod manages to withstand the Z-Move. She sees he is very much like his Golisopod, as both hide behind their armor and run away to avoid being hurt. Upon seeing this, Plumeria comes to the realization that Guzma's claim of being undefeated is fake. Guzma becomes increasingly furious and recalls the overwhelming humiliation he felt every time he lost to Kukui during their practice matches. However, Ash predicted this and has Pikachu strike Golisopod's legs with Iron Tail, knocking it over, before using Thunderbolt to electrocute it in midair. Pikachu protects himself with Electroweb before using Thunderbolt, which Golisopod blocks with its claws. Ash refuses to give up, which irks Guzma, who has Golisopod use Pin Missile. Pikachu is able to continue battling, though Guzma urges Ash to accept his loss and move on. Plumeria privately hopes that Guzma wins for the sake of the many grunts who felt like outcasts before they joined Team Skull. Hala and Professor Kukui realize that Guzma, despite his potential, has not changed at all. Golisopod counters an oncoming Iron Tail with Liquidation and then slams him to the ground with Throat Chop. Spurred on by his cheering Team Skull Grunts, Guzma boasts that he will win and starts off with Poison Jab, though Pikachu slides between Golisopod's legs to evade it. Ash remains confident, declaring that the battle isn't over yet. Guzma is amused at Ash's next choice, Pikachu, and recalls that Golisopod easily defeated him last time. Guzma is relieved, admitting under his breath that he was beginning to sweat. Nanu declares Torracat to be unable to battle, and Ash recalls it back to its Poké Ball to rest. Golisopod shakes Torracat off and kicks it away, inflicting a lot of damage and defeating it. Torracat uses Fire Fang as it latches onto Golisopod's arm and engulfs it in flames. Golisopod follows up with Throat Chop, though Torracat evades it despite being afflicted by the poison. He orders Golisopod to use Poison Jab, and it poisons Torracat. Guzma remarks that his victory is still certain, brushing off Golisopod's poorly-timed Emergency Exit.
