While Ash and Cynthia spend time together, they encounter two young siblings, Vic and Toria. The sister, Toria, accidentally wanders off, leading Ash and Cynthia to work together to find her. During this time, Cynthia shares a personal story about how she first met her partner, Garchomp, back when it was a Gible. This bonding time builds a mutual respect between the two trainers before they face off in the stadium. The First Semifinal: Leon vs. Diantha
In the English dub of Pokémon Journeys , Episode 122 is titled . This episode marks the start of the high-stakes Masters Eight Tournament semifinals. Pre-Battle Tension and Training Pokemon (2019) (Dub) Episode 122
The battle is a display of Leon's overwhelming power. Much of the early fight is summarized through a series of quick knockouts: While Ash and Cynthia spend time together, they
The battle reaches its climax as both champions are down to their last Pokémon. Leon sends out his iconic , while Diantha relies on her trusted partner, Gardevoir . This bonding time builds a mutual respect between
As the day of the semifinals arrives, Ash Ketchum and his Pokémon are training hard for their upcoming match. During their preparations, they run into their next opponent, the Sinnoh Champion .
Diantha manages to strike Leon's with a powerful Hyper Beam from her Tyrantrum at one point, but Leon remains firmly in control. The Final Showdown: Gigantamax vs. Mega Evolution
Watch the highlights of the intense semifinal clash between Leon and Diantha: