Pokémon quotes

Ash has risen to 9th place in the Ultra Class! [Now, if Ash wants to reach the Masters 8, he has to defeat a member from the Masters 8 who is ranked 8th place. Be ready for your next challenge, Ash.]

Congratulations! Your Ultra Class ranking has risen to ninth.

Thank you so much! [Both Ash and Drasna shake hands]

But it won't be quite so easy to climb higher in the rankings.

Yeah, but I'll do my best! [Pikachu also agrees with the statement]

Sirfetch'd and Dracovish are simply charming. I'll know that I'll cheer for you!

Now don't neglect your training!

Right, Wikstrom!

What's wrong, Bonnie?

I have made a decision!

Pikachu

[who seemingly missed this] Pika-Pikachu!

I mean, Drasna? You're so strong and in control that I don't think there's anybody else for my brother, see?

[blushing] Oh, my stars! Whatever shall I do?

[After getting grabbed by Clemont's arm] Wait, but why?

I told you to stop this a million times!

Hi everybody!

Taria! [Greetings, viewers!]

Well, watch me dive in! It's dazzling! Dizzying! [spins around]

Dizzying! [also spins around]

Lisia's Miraculous Contest is Scouting! [the crowd cheers] I'm going to bring in another fantastic trainer into the world of contesting! Let's see...[starts her search and sees Chloe] You, watching with that baffled expression on your face!

Me?

Have you never joined in a contest?

Uh...never.

That's just what I want to hear. Then let's get this show on the road! Folks, this is the trainer I'm going to scout today! [Nice Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire reference]

Wow, it's Sylveon. [The Sylveon trainer turns around and reveals to be none other than....Serena!]

Serena

You're the contestant Lisia scouted!

How did you know?

Serena

I saw the live broadcast.

Well, if it isn't Ash? [Both Ash and Goh stop] I knew it! So, I wonder if you remember me.

Let's see...

[baffled that Ash doesn't remember him] I refuse to greet one who sees the visage and gets no inspiration.

Right! [both Ash and Goh try to leave only for Wallace to grab Ash by the backpack]

Hold it right there! Recall that your friends May and Dawn participated in a certain Wallace Cup. [Fans sure miss May, but given that May's Japanese voice actress has throat problems meant she can't return unless it is a silent cameo...]

I remember now! You're the Contest Master, Wallace!

Oui. So you do remember after all. Good. Now as luck would have it, my niece, the top Idol, Lisia, is appearing in this very contest.

There's no need to be in such a rush. As a matter of fact, I've noticed a certain Trainer named Ash in the World Coronation series. [You can guess what's happening...]

You have? Well, thanks.

I'm not in the series, but since we've met, I must assume that it's fate. What say we battle, eh? I'm a trainer who can keep up in battle with the Champion of the Hoenn Region.

Oh! You mean Steven Stone!

[annoyed] Well, you had no trouble remembering his name. But I'll refuse to take any offense. [Guess Wallace's loss against Steven hit his sore spot]

Milotic, return. [recalls his defeated Milotic] To think that I, who am on par with Champion what's-his-name, could be defeated. I tip my cap. You were elegantly infuriating so and yet it was utterly glorious. Kudos to you, Ash! As I have come to expect from you.

Thank you. It was a great practice for me.

Right! Let's go!

Wait, right there! Now, you are able to claim your Rain Badge. [whips it out from his fingers and places it on Ash's vest.]

[baffled by this since he already earned the Rain Badge from defeating Juan] Oh...

I'm gone!

One more thing! [he takes off his scarf and places it on Ash. The scarf is too long and is covering Pikachu] Please take this as a memento of your battle with me.

Oh...

Serena

[noticing Ash is heading on the boat back to Vermillion City] Huh, is that Ash?

Huh? Serena!

Serena

It is you!

How have you been?

Serena

Me? I've been doing just fine! You're looking great, Pikachu!

Pikachu

Pikachu. [Thank you, Serena]

You know each other?

She's a good friend from some of my journeys. [Just the boat horn honks signalling it is time to leave]

A battle has been scheduled. Your entrance battle will be against Raihan, who is ranked 8th of the Masters Eight.

Raihan, huh?

What do you mean entrance battle?

If Ash wins, he will exchange ranks with his opponent and be officially confirmed as the 8th ranked member of the Masters Eight who are the strongest trainers in the World Coronation Series. [Be warned, Ash. Once all entrance battles are finished, the final Masters Eight members are decided. This means that other trainers will have to wait until the next season to try their luck in reaching the Masters Eight again.]

[about Greninja] When I came to Kalos, Froakie was the first Pokémon I caught. On our journey, we got stronger and stronger. One time, we had a fight because I tried too hard to win a battle...but we made up. Eventually, we took part in the Kalos League and after that, Greninja wanted to protect Kalos, so it stayed behind. [Nice story, but why did the writers ignore the Ash-Greninja form? Also, Zygarde appears to be written out of this series due to irrelevance. Also, no mention of Team Flare?]

I was wondering who that was and it happens to be today's challenger.

Hi Raihan.

Why are you here so early?

You see, I was too excited to stay away any longer. How about you? [Well, at least Ash had arrived to his destination for his match]

The truth is, I'm already on my home turf. Of course, I'd be here early. I'd never think you'd really make this far...but this is where your journey ends because I'll win.

Well, I'm not going to lose. [Just then, there's some rustling in the bushes, where it's revealed that Leon was sleeping outside the Gym.]

[yawns] Morning Ash, Raihan.

It's Leon!

Just what are you doing sleeping there?!

Well, you know, I didn't want to be late for the battle between you two. Guess I got excited.

Huh, you too?

This was mine to lose.

Thanks, Raihan for an awesome battle.

Wait! Gotta sec? [he whips out his Rotom phone] How about a smile? [takes a selfie with Ash] I'm gonna beat both you and Leon someday. In the meantime, don't you dare lose before it happens.

I won't!

Nice! [rubs Ash's head playfully before leaving]

And so, the entrance battles for this season are complete! The contestants for the Masters Eight Tournament have now been decided! First the winner of this match, ranking at number eight is Ash! Ranking number seven, the Unova Champion, Iris! Ranking number six, the winner of the Kalos Lumiose Conference, Alain! Ranking fifth, the Champion of the Kalos Region, Diantha! Ranking fourth, the Champion of both Kanto and Johto, Lance! Ranking number three, the Hoenn Champion, Steven Stone! Ranked second, the Sinnoh region Champion Cynthia! And ranked number one, amassing an unbroken series of victories, the undefeated Galar Champion, Leon! These eight will be competing in the all-star battles of the Masters Eight Tournament which is scheduled to get underway very, very soon! [Note: Since Flint is not seen amongst the Masters Eight, it is revealed that Flint lost too many times off camera is now back in the Ultra Class. Ash must watch out because the other contestants, aside from Iris because Ash defeated her already, are powerful just like him....]

Are you alright, Lillie? [Pikachu is attacking the Shiny Nihilego]

It's Ash!

[rushes into the scene after hearing the commotion] What's wrong?! You're here?!

Gladion?

What's going on?

I was just following Pikachu, when I saw Nihilego about to attack Lillie.

Gengar? [Huh, you're the one who zapped me?]

[arrives along with Goh, Grookey and Pikachu] Gengar! No way! Electivire?

Is that your Gengar?

Hey, it's Paul!

"It's Paul"? Who's that?!

Pikachu

Pikachu! [Long time no see, Electivire!]

Electivire. [Hello again, Pikachu.]

Gengar, are you alright? [gets burned] Augh! Hot! [Everyone minus Paul and Electivire are confused]

How can that be? Gengar is usually that cold. [He touches one of Gengar's fingers.] Yep, it is cold.

Well, what do you know? Cold.

You're useless. At the very least, you should know your Pokémon's condition.

Course I know that!

Hey Ash? You know that guy?

Yeah. We go way back. When I travelled through Sinnoh, he was a rival I battled a bunch of times. He's a Trainer who's named Paul.

Mm. [in agreement]