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)
: 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. Pokemon (2019) Episode 129
: 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 At the conclusion of the episode, both trainers
: 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. Leon (5) Key Mechanic Used Gigantamax (Ash's Gengar)