Following the match, Diantha and Leon share a respectful handshake. Ash and Cynthia return to the stadium just in time to see the result, realizing the immense power of the opponent waiting in the finals. The episode ends as Cynthia prepares to step onto the field to begin her highly anticipated battle against Ash.
The battle is a display of Leon's overwhelming power. Much of the early fight is summarized through a series of quick knockouts: Pokemon (2019) (Dub) Episode 122
The battle reaches its climax as both champions are down to their last Pokémon. Leon sends out his iconic , while Diantha relies on her trusted partner, Gardevoir . Following the match, Diantha and Leon share a
Leon’s proves to be a massive threat, managing to defeat three of Diantha's Pokémon (Hawlucha, Aurorus, and Gourgeist) before finally being taken down by Diantha's Gardevoir . The battle is a display of Leon's overwhelming power
Diantha manages to strike Leon's with a powerful Hyper Beam from her Tyrantrum at one point, but Leon remains firmly in control. The Final Showdown: Gigantamax vs. Mega Evolution
While Ash and Cynthia spend time together, they encounter two young siblings, Vic and Toria. The sister, Toria, accidentally wanders off, leading Ash and Cynthia to work together to find her. During this time, Cynthia shares a personal story about how she first met her partner, Garchomp, back when it was a Gible. This bonding time builds a mutual respect between the two trainers before they face off in the stadium. The First Semifinal: Leon vs. Diantha
As the day of the semifinals arrives, Ash Ketchum and his Pokémon are training hard for their upcoming match. During their preparations, they run into their next opponent, the Sinnoh Champion .