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.

: 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. Pokemon (2019) Episode 129

: 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. : Ash triggers his first major mechanic, Gigantamaxing

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) Leon counters Ash's "Counter Shield" strategy by having