Pokemon (2019) Episode 129 -

At the conclusion of the episode, both trainers have five Pokémon remaining. The episode received high praise for its strategic depth and animation, often being rated a by reviewers on platforms like YouTube . Episode Title "The Finals I: Torrent" (Japanese: Finals I: "Torrent" ) Match Type 6-on-6 Full Battle (Masters Eight Finals) Current Score Ash (5) vs. Leon (5) Key Mechanic Used Gigantamax (Ash's Gengar)

The match is a full 6-on-6 battle held at the Wyndon Stadium, where Leon surprisingly allows Ash to use all three of his battle mechanics: , Z-Moves , and Mega Evolution . Pokemon (2019) Episode 129

: Ash triggers his first major mechanic, Gigantamaxing Gengar . Despite being trapped by Inteleon’s Aqua Jet, Gengar manages to defeat Inteleon using G-Max Phantom. At the conclusion of the episode, both trainers

: Leon reveals Mr. Rime as his next Pokémon. It uses Psychic Terrain and Freeze-Dry to gain the upper hand. While Gengar's Cursed Body ability successfully disables Mr. Rime's Freeze-Dry, Gengar is ultimately knocked out by a powerful Expanding Force . Match Status at Episode End Leon (5) Key Mechanic Used Gigantamax (Ash's Gengar)

: Ash sends out Gengar, while Leon switches to Inteleon. Leon counters Ash's "Counter Shield" strategy by having Inteleon use both hands to fire Snipe Shots.

: The battle opens with Ash's Pikachu facing Leon's Cinderace. After Cinderace uses its Libero ability to change types, Ash decides to switch Pikachu out to avoid a tactical disadvantage.

Episode 129 of Pokémon Journeys (2019), titled , marks the beginning of the highly anticipated Masters Eight Finals battle between Ash Ketchum and the undefeated World Champion, Leon . Battle Summary & Key Highlights