The world's top eight trainers are officially introduced to the crowd: Leon (Galar Champion/World Monarch) Cynthia (Sinnoh Champion) Steven Stone (Hoenn Champion) Lance (Kanto/Johto Champion) Diantha (Kalos Champion) Alain (Kalos League Winner) Iris (Unova Champion) Ash Ketchum (Alola Champion)
Ash and Goh arrive at Wyndon Stadium in the Galar region, where they encounter Hop , Leon’s younger brother. Pokemon (2019) Episode 115
The trio takes on a new role as influencers, live-streaming and providing commentary for the tournament to their viewers rather than focusing on stealing Pokémon. The world's top eight trainers are officially introduced
Hop challenges Ash to an unofficial battle. Ash’s Pikachu swiftly defeats Hop’s Wooloo with a single Iron Tail, establishing Ash's current power level as a Master. Ash’s Pikachu swiftly defeats Hop’s Wooloo with a
Fans of the XY series can spot brief appearances by Professor Sycamore and Mairin as they watch Alain's battle from afar.
The tournament kicks off with a high-stakes battle between the reigning monarch and the former rival of Ash.
The battle culminates in a showdown between Leon's Charizard and Alain's Mega Charizard X . Despite the hype, Leon’s Charizard secures a decisive victory with a single Dragon Pulse, advancing Leon to the next round. Additional Subplots