Following the match, Diantha and Leon share a respectful handshake. Ash and Cynthia return to the stadium just in time to see the result, realizing the immense power of the opponent waiting in the finals. The episode ends as Cynthia prepares to step onto the field to begin her highly anticipated battle against Ash.
Leon’s proves to be a massive threat, managing to defeat three of Diantha's Pokémon (Hawlucha, Aurorus, and Gourgeist) before finally being taken down by Diantha's Gardevoir . Pokemon (2019) (Dub) Episode 122
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 . Following the match, Diantha and Leon share a
Diantha initiates to transform Gardevoir, and Leon responds by Gigantamaxing Charizard. Gardevoir manages to land a super-effective Thunderbolt, but Charizard endures the hit and retaliates with G-Max Wildfire. Using its Psychic powers, Gardevoir manages to redirect the flames back at Charizard, but Leon counters by using Max Airstream to push the attack away. Leon’s proves to be a massive threat, managing
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
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
While Ash and Cynthia are away, the first semifinal match begins at Winden Stadium between Galar Champion and Kalos Champion Diantha .