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)

: 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 Pokemon (2019) Episode 129

: 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. At the conclusion of the episode, both trainers

: 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. 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 .