: 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

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)