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This is a transcript of the Pokémon the Series: XYZ episode: "Analysis Versus Passion!".

Narrator
Intense battle action is a hallmark of the Kalos League. After many hard fought battles, Ash has managed to make it to the semifinal round and Goodra has rejoined the team for the Full Battle ahead! Now, with a six-Pokémon line up, Ash is about to fulfill a promise and face off against his rival, Sawyer!
[Alain's Charizard hits an opposing Rhyperior with Dragon Claw, knocking it over and causing it to faint.]
Remo
Rhypo, no!
Rhyperior
(Weakly) Rhyperior...
Referee
Rhyperior is unable to battle. Charizard is the winner!
[The crowd cheers.]
Announcer
And Remo's Rhyperior is defeated,- leaving him with one Pokémon left! Ladies and Gentleman, it's crunch time!
[Cut to the crowd; Ash and Pikachu are sat with his friends on the same row. Tierno, Trevor and Shauna are sat on the row ahead of them.]
Ash Ketchum
Wow!
Ash's Pikachu
Pika, Pika!
Bonnie
So strong!
Clemont
(Concerned) In all of Alain's battles up until now, he's only used Metagross and Charizard. His strength is still as incalculable as ever.
Serena
Right.
Alain
(To Charizard, competitively) Now, if I win this battle, next stop, the final round! Got it?
[Charizard roars and breathes fire.]
Remo
This Pokémon will beat them all! Go, Garchoo!
[Remo deploys Garchomp from his Pokéball. It has a Mega-stone attached to its necklace. It roars.]
Remo
Ever since we lost to you last time, we've trained and pushed ourselves to the limit! Day after day, all we could think about was defeating you. You're about to see the results of that hard training! Prepare for a shock! Now, Garchoo, go! Mega Evolve!
[Garchomp Mega-Evolves.]
Announcer
What a sight! Garchomp has Mega-Evolved! Remo means business!
Remo
Now, watch and learn. Garchoo, Draco Meteor!
[Garchomp shoots an orb up into the sky. It explodes and sends meteors crashing down.]
Alain
Huh?
[The meteors approach Charizard.]
Alain
Dodge it!
[Charizard tries to fly up to dodge them, but one meteor hits him.]
Remo
You must admit that's one powerful move!
[Alain activates his Mega-ring.]
Alain
Respond to my heart! Now, Key Stone! Beyond Evolution! Mega Evolve!
[Charizard Mega-Evolves into Mega Charizard X.]
Announcer
Out of this world! Alain's Charizard has Mega evolved too! It's a clash of duelling Mega Evolved Pokémon!
Remo
That's what I like to see! Now, Garchoo, Dragon Rush!
[Garchomp cloaks itself and approaches the target.]
Alain
Dragon Claw!
[The two moves collide and break up. the two Pokémon are face to face.]
Alain
Charizard, throw it!
[Charizard grabs hold of Garchomp's arm and throws it up in the air.]
Remo
Oh, no!
Alain
Use Flamethrower!
[Charizard hits Garchomp with Flamethrower, sending it falling down. Charizard follows it.]
Remo and Alain
Dragon Claw!
[Charizard delivers the final blow to Garchomp with Dragon Claw. Garchomp crashes to the ground and faints.]
Remo
That's Garchoo!
[Garchomp reverts to its normal form. Remo returns it.]
Referee
Garchomp is unable to battle! Charizard wins! The winner is Alain!
[The crowd cheers.]
Announcer
He did it! It's Alain who will advance to the final round!
[Charizard reverts to its normal form and roars.]
Ash's Pikachu
(Surprised) Pika!
[Alain returns Charizard.]
Alain
That was great battling, Charizard!
[Alain turns and walks away from the battlefield. Cut to Sycamore, looking concerned.]
[The opening theme and title card plays.]
[Meanwhile, a determined Ash is at the training ground.]
Ash Ketchum
All right, it's time to battle Sawyer.
[All of his Pokémon respond strongly.]
Ash Ketchum
I know I've made mistakes. You're still with me. And that means a lot. You're the best team ever! I believe in you more than I can say!
[All of his Pokémon chatter in response.]
Ash Ketchum
Let's win this thing! Together!
[His Pokémon cheer. Cut to Sawyer, reading his notebook. He closes it.]
Sawyer
It's finally time.
[Back in the stadium, the crowd cheer and clap as Sawyer and Ash icons appear on the scoreboard. Bonnie appears to be nervous.]
Bonnie
Ash is battling Sawyer. I'm getting kind of nervous.
Shauna
Clemont, didn't you tell me Ash lost to Sawyer a while back?
Clemont
I did. Never count Sawyer out!
Tierno
Wait till you see this. Their battling styles are different. Still, he reminds me of Ash. It's like the same sort of battle vibe is inside both of them.
Trevor
Wow. You think so?
Clemont
Sawyer's been analysing Ash's style in order to catch up to him. I would say that's exactly what you're referring to, Tierno.
[Cut to Sycamore and Diantha, in the booth.]
Professor Sycamore
Interesting, a match between a Trainer like Ash, who battles with a passion, and Sawyer, who operates using cool and calm analysis.
Diantha
In a way, they're exact opposites. I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of battle this will be.
Professor Sycamore
Yeah.
Announcer
Now! The second battle of the semifinal round, and our Trainers are making their entrances!
[The crowd cheer and shout as the two competitors make their way to their respective podia.]
Tierno
(Shouting) All right, Ash! Win it!
Bonnie
(Shouting) You can do it!
[Chespin forces himself out of Clemont's Pokéball, surprising Clemont and Bonnie.]
Chespin
(Shouting) Ches! Pin-Ches!
[They both smile, Clemont looking embarrassed. Alain watches from the barricade. Cut to Malva.]
Malva
(To Team Rocket) Get a shot of their faces first!
[Team Rocket run towards Malva, panting and with their recording equipment.]
James
Post-haste!
Jessie
(Groans) I'm just too tired to take headshots of a completely clueless twerp! We should be filming my radiant beauty.
Meowth
Chin up. Just a little more stuff. This is the last battle of the livelong day.
Jessie
(Groans)
Sawyer
It's time.
[Sawyer flashes back.]
Sawyer
I'll be waiting for you.
Ash Ketchum
Yeah.
Sawyer
It's all going to work out. The person I admire so much will win in the end. And I'll be waiting.
[The flashback ends.]
Sawyer
I want to beat Ash. I've just got to beat him! and I will.
Ash Ketchum
All right. Bring it on. This one's mine.
Sawyer
Hm.
[A forest style battlefield raises up. The crowd cheers.]
Announcer
And now for the battlefiiield. It's a foreeest!
Referee
Ash versus Sawyer! Competing head-to-head in our next semifinal battle! Each Trainer will have the use of six Pokémon, and substitutions are allowed. When all six of either Trainer's Pokémon are unable to contine, the battle will be over! When three Pokémon on one side are unable to continue, the battlefield will change. Trainers, begin!
Ash Ketchum
Hawlucha, I choose you!
[Hawlucha is deployed. He lands on the scoreboard with a mask and cape on. He poses to the crowd.]
Hawlucha
Hawlucha!
[The crowd groan. Hawlucha swoops down to the battlefield, landing safely, and gazes at the opposing trainer.]
Hawlucha
Hawlucha!
Clemont
Hawlucha?
Bonnie
It looks different.
Clemont
Wow, you're right.
Serena
See, yesterday...
[A flashback plays. Hawlucha touches Serena to get her attention. He is holding a cape.]
Serena
What's wrong, Hawlucha?
[Hawlucha puts the cape around his back.]
Serena
Huh?
[Hawlucha reveals the cape's color to Serena.]
Serena
(Gawks)
[The flashback end. Cut to Hawlucha. He poses in his fighting stance.]
Hawlucha
Hawlucha!
Clemont
That's dramatic!
Serena
You need to make an entrance like a Forest Champion. That's important.
Bonnie
Yeah! (Calls aloud) All right, Hawlucha, looking good!
Dedenne
Dedene!
Hawlucha
Hawlucha!
[Hawlucha doffs his cape and performs several bodybuilding moves.]
Sawyer
So, Hawlucha's going to be your first Pokémon, huh?
Ash Ketchum
Yeah, we go with Hawlucha first!
Hawlucha
Hawlucha!
Sawyer
Then I'm going to use...Slaking!
[Slaking is deployed from Sawyer's Pokéball. It yawns out loud and rubs its stomach.]
Bonnie
(Infatuated) It's so cute!
[Serena checks Slaking on the Pokédex.]
Pokédex
Slaking, the Lazy Pokémon. Slaking lies down most of the time. It gets up and moves only when there is no more grass close by to eat.
Bonnie
(Infatuated) I want a hug!
Tierno
That's a Slaking.
Clemont
Slaking has quite a disadvantage against Hawlucha, though. I wonder what Sawyer's planning.
Referee
All right, battle begin!
[The scoreboard displays Ash and his Hawlucha at the top screen, and Sawyer and Slaking on the bottom screen.]
Ash Ketchum
Let's go, Hawlucha! Make the first move! Use Karate Chop!
[Hawlucha jumps and glows a white fist. It hits Slaking, but Slaking doesn't budge.]
Slaking
Slaking!
Hawlucha
Hawlucha?
Ash Ketchum
Now use High Jump Kick!
[Hawlucha hits Slaking with the move, but Slaking again doesn't budge.]
Announcer
Really? While Hawlucha aggressively attacks, Slaking's doing nothing at all!
Ash Ketchum
Use X-Scissor!
[Hawlucha hits Slaking with the move, but Slaking again doesn't budge. A double screen of the two Pokémon appear.]
Clemont
Whenever Hawlucha's having a battle, it usually gets worked up by trading blows with its opponent. But if its opponent doesn't move...
Serena
Things get difficult.
Tierno
(Aloud) Just keep attacking! If it's not going to move, you'll eventually win the match!
Ash Ketchum
Now Karate Chop!
[Hawlucha hits Slaking repeatedly with Karate, but Slaking again doesn't budge. He yawns.]
Ash Ketchum
Hawlucha, use Karate Chop again!
[Hawluchs flies down to attack, then repeats the pattern.]
Announcer
Hawlucha unleashes fierce attacks! Slaking must be feeling that!
Hawlucha
Hawlucha?
[The crowd cheers while a slightly wounded Slaking is still rubbing his stomach.]
Announcer
Slaking is unfazed!
Tierno
I think Slaking's just acting tough.
Bonnie
Tough? What do you mean?
Sawyer
Now Slaking, use Slack Off!
[Slaking yawns heartily. The wounds turn to a bright light, float and disappear. A green aura surrounds Slaking for a brief moment.]
Clemont
(Annoyed) Right now?!
Serena and Bonnie
Huh?
Clemont
Slack Off is a move that allows the user to recover its strength simply by relaxing!
Trevor
Even so, if Slaking keeps on taking hits like that, it will eventually lose.
Serena
I wonder what Sawyer's strategy is.
[The segment "Who's that Pokémon?" plays.]
[The crowd cheers.]
Ash Ketchum
(To himself) No doubt about it. Sawyer's got something up his sleeve. If so, I've got to beat him before he acts on it! (To Hawlucha) High Jump Kick, go!
[Hawlucha hits Slaking with the move, but Slaking again doesn't budge.]
Ash Ketchum
Now use X-Scissor!
[Hawlucha hits Slaking with the move, but Slaking again doesn't budge. A double-screen appears, Hawlucha looking surprised.]
Hawlucha
Ha-Cha?
Ash Ketchum
All right, Flying Press!
[Hawlucha flies down towards the target. Slaking becomes aware of it.]
Sawyer
Slaking, Counter! Let's go!
Slaking
(Roars) Slaking!
[Slaking stands up with a double strong arm pose. A rainbow aura glows around him. He punches Hawlucha. Ash's Pokémon is blasted across the battlefield - A double screen appears of Ash shocked and Hawlucha confounded, crashing into the tree and then to the ground.]
Ash Ketchum
Hawlucha, no!
[Clemont and Bonnie shudder.]
Bonnie
(Dreading) Hawlucha!
dedenne
Dedene!
[The dust clears. Hawlucha has fainted.]
Referee
Hawlucha is unable to battle! Slaking's the winner!
[The crowd cheers.]
Announcer
It looked like Hawlucha had the upper hand, but, in one shot, it's out of contention!
[Ash returns Hawlucha back to his Pokéball.]
Ash Ketchum
Great job. You were awesome. Now take a good rest. (To Sawyer) So that's what you were after all along!
Sawyer
I always thought about using Slaking against Hawlucha. I knew Hawlucha wouldn't have such an easy time if its opponent didn't defend.
Ash Ketchum
I'm impressed. You took Hawlucha's battling style and used it against it.
[Cut to Serena, Bonnie and Clemont, the latter looking cross.]
Serena
Who would have thought of such a tactic?
Clemont
Looks like Sawyer thought through his strategies much more than we anticipated.
Announcer
Now, who will be Ash's second Pokémon?
Ash Ketchum
Talonflame, I choose you!
Talonflame
Talonflame!
Ash Ketchum
OK, let's do this. Use Steel Wing!
[Talonflame hits Slaking with the move, but Slaking again doesn't budge.]
Sawyer
Now Slaking, use Slack Off!
[Slaking yawns heartily. The wounds turn to a bright light, float and disappear. A green aura surrounds Slaking for a brief moment. Cut to Serena, Bonnie and Clemont, the latter looking cross while the other two gasp.]
Bonnie
Look! It healed itself again!
Serena
Maybe they're dragging it out so it can win it again with one attack!
Ash Ketchum
(To himself) Slaking's got to be feeling Hawlucha's attacks! (To Talonflame) Keep it up! Use Flame Charge and don't let Slaking recover!
[Talonflame surrounds itself in a fiery aura.]
Clemont
Even if Slack Off works, it doesn't change the fact that Slaking has taken damage. And eventually, that will be an opportunity to strike!
[Talonflame approaches the target.]
Sawyer
Use Hammer Arm!
[Slaking stand up and prepares a white fist. As it swings its fist, it slips up onto one knee. A double screen appears, Sawyer and Ash gasp. Talonflame breaks off the glow in Slaking's arm, and scores a hit with Flame Charge, causing Slaking to yelp in pain.]
Ash Ketchum
Yes! Use Brave Bird!
[Talonflame glows a blue aura and hits the target. Slaking faints and groans.]
Referee
Slaking is unable to battle. Talonflame's the winner!
[The crowd cheer and applaud. Talonflame flies around the scoreboard.]
Announcer
And Talonflame gets the win with a barrage of attacks!
Ash Ketchum
All right!
Ash's Pikachu
(Happy) Pika!
[Sawyer returns Slaking from his Pokéball.]
Sawyer
You were amazing, Slaking. You did exactly what I was hoping you would do. All right, Clawitzer, you're up next. Now go!
Clawitzer
Clawitzer!
Clemont
Clawitzer. It's a Water-type, battling Talonflame, who's a Fire-type.
Trevor
He's going by the book.
Sawyer
Clawitzer, use Aqua Jet!
[Clawitzer surrounds itself in a watery aura.]
Ash Ketchum
Dodge it, quick!
[Talonflame dodges the first hit. Clawitzer follows Talomflame while in Aqua Jet mode.]
Ash Ketchum
It's following Talonflame!
Shauna
I had no idea you could use Aqua Jet like that!
Trevor
Sawyer's strategies are out of the box!
Tierno
Yeah, kind of reminds me of Ash.
Sawyer
I've been inspired by your ideas and trained hard to think in a different way.
Ash Ketchum
Awesome. Talonflame, dive in!
Sawyer
All right! Clawitzer, use Ice Beam!
[A chunk of ice sticks onto Talonflame's wing.]
Ash Ketchum
Use your smoking hot Flame Charge!
Talonflame
Talonflaaame!
[Talonflame flies on the ground and surrounds itself in fire, which melts the ice. Bonnie gasps.]
Clemont
Look at the way that Flame Charge melted the ice!
Bonnie
Yippee!
Dedenne
Dedene!
Sawyer
Aqua Jet. Let's go!
[The moves collide causing an explosion of steam. As the steam clears, Talonflame faints.]
Talonflame
(Weakly) Taaalonnn...
Ash Ketchum
Talonflame, no!
Ash's Pikachu
(Worried) Pika!
Referee
Talonflame is unable to battle. Clawitzer's the winner!
[The crowd cheers.]
Announcer
And Clawitzer comes out on top in an aerial battle!
Ash Ketchum
Thanks a lot, Talonflame.
[Ash returns Talonflame.]
Sawyer
Talonflame's best known for its speed. If I could make it stop just for a moment, I knew we could win.
[The crowd cheers. Cut to Team Rocket, holding their recording equipment.]
Jessie
What do you know? The twerp's looking rather twerpish.
James
The pressure's on.
Meowth
You think he's going to lose?
Jessie
For some strange reason, that stinks.
Clemont
(Annoyed) It feels like everything is going according to the way that Sawyer planned it from the beginning.
Serena
It seems that way. Sawyer really has Ash all figured out.
Clemont
Yeah. Like Sawyer's taken everything he's learned from Ash to heart. All his hard work is paying off.
Serena
Know what? (Determined) Ash isn't going to lose. Nobody could ever duplicate the Ash we all know.
Ash Ketchum
Let's see. Okay, Pikachu, I choose you!
[Pikachu runs onto the battlefield, lighting up its cheeks with electricity.]
Ash's Pikachu
(Fired up) Pikachu!
Announcer
And there's Ash's third Pokémon!
Sawyer
So now it's time for Pikachu.
Bonnie
(Calling) Go for it, Pikachu!
Dedenne
Dededene!
[Chespin stands on the arm between two chairs and punches the air in support.]
Chespin
Chespiiin! Chespin!
Ash Ketchum
It's all up to you, buddy! Use the forest for cover.
[Pikachu runs into and around the forest.]
Announcer
Pikachu makes the first move. Such incredible speed! Is this what it means to be lightning-fast?
Ash Ketchum
All right, Thunderbolt, let's go!
[Pikachu heads towards Clawiter and executes Thunderbolt.]
Sawyer
Dodge it, quick!
[Clawitzer dodges the attack.]
Bonnie
It dodged it!
Clemont
It's not over yet.
Ash Ketchum
Use Quick Attack!
[Pikachu charges toward its target.]
Sawyer
Dodge it, Clawitzer!
[Clawitzer propels itself with water to dodge Quick Attack. Pikachu groans in frustration.]
Sawyer
Use Ice Beam!
Clawitzer
Clawitzer!
Ash Ketchum
Dodge that!
[Ice Beam creats a wall on the ground. Pikachu leaps to dodge the attack.]
Ash Ketchum
Use Electro Ball!
[Pikachu loads up Electro Ball.]
Sawyer
Clawitzer, Dragon Pulse!
[Both Pokémon are airborne with their orbs ready. The orbs attract and explode. Pikachu and Clawitzer crash land but are able to recover.]
annoucer
Neither of them are backing down in this close battle!
Sawyer
We really need to beat Pikachu. That will give us a huge advantage. All right, Clawitzer, use Aqua Jet!
[Clawitzer charges toward Pikachu with a watery aura.]
Ash Ketchum
Into the forest!
Ash's Pikachu
Pika!
[Pikachu navigates the forest, leaving Clawitzer in an open space and vulnarable to attack.]
Ash Ketchum
And now use Iron Tail!
Ash's Pikachu
Pikachu!
[Pikachu glows his tail and approaces the target.]
Sawyer
Hurry and Clamp it!
[Clawitzer clamps Pikachu's Tail,]
Ash's Pikachu
Pika?!
[A double screen shows Ash grimacing. Pikachu can't unstick his tail.]
Announcer
Clawitzer has Pikachu in its grasp!
Sawyer
Now stay right there and use Water Pulse!
[Clawitzer loads up Water Pulse.]
Ash Ketchum
Electro Ball!
Ash's Pikachu
Pika, Pika!
[Pikachu loads up Electro Ball inside Clawitzer mouth and explodes. Pikachu skids and scales the ground upon impact.]
Ash Ketchum
Now, use Thunderbolt!
[Clawitzer perks up, but is struck by Pikachu's Thunderbolt.]
Sawyer
Clawitzer!
[The smoke clears. Clawitzer faints.]
Referee
Clawitzer is unable to battle. Pikachu's the winner!
Ash Ketchum
All right!
Ash's Pikachu
Pika!
Bonnie
Wow, Pikachu and Ash won! Hurray!
Dedenne
Dedene!
Serena
Now it's two against two!
[Sycamore claps]
Professor Sycamore
Marvelous! Such an intriguing battle between them. One to remember!
Diantha
(Nods) There is such a strong bond of trust between both Trainers and their Pokémon.
[As Alain watches on, Sawyer returns Clawitzer.]
Sawyer
You were great, Clawitzer. (To himself) Now this is what I expect from a battle with Ash!- I'm glad you're back! You're the guy I look up to.
[-Ash strokes Pikachu's head.]
Sawyer
(To Ash) Ash, you never fail to surprise me every single time!
Ash Ketchum
Well, that was close - too close. It's 'cause of Pikachu that we won.
Ash's Pikachu
(Justified) Pika!
Ash Ketchum
So, what Pokémon are you going to use next, huh?
Sawyer
All right, Aegislash time!
Aegislash
Aegislash!
Announcer
Sawyer's third Pokémon is Aegislash.
Tierno
Aegislash, huh? I wonder how Ash is going to get past its King's Shield?
[Pikachu prepares himself.]
Ash Ketchum
Let's make it happen, buddy! Get on back into the forest!
Ash's Pikachu
Pikachu!
[Pikachu hides into and runs around the trees.]
Sawyer
Aegislash, use Sacred Sword!
[Aegislash hovers up high, extends his sword to a giant size, and chases Pikachu, using Sacred Sword to chop down the trees, creating large dust clouds. Pikachu starts panicking and Ash shudders as the tops of the trees slide and tilt down. Pikachu looks bewildered as one tree falls to the ground close to him.]
Ash's Pikachu
Pika?!
Shauna
What's going on?
Trevor
I'm not quite sure.
Clemont
Anything can happen at this point. Sawyer is serious about winning this. Be careful, Ash. Be careful.
[A giant dust cloud surrounds the battlefield.]
Narrator
What will be the next move in Ash and Sawyer's long-awaited battle? How will it be resolved, and who will advance to the finals? More answers to come as the Kalos League journey continues!
[The caption "TO BE CONTINUED..." appears at the bottom of the screen. The credits appear.]
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