Leon and Ash in “Paring Pokémon While Parrying!”

Hey, Ash.

Huh?

Charizard was my very first Pokémon. It's gone on all of my adventures. My partner from the very beginning. My very first battle. My very first catch. [a brief flashback shows a young Leon and his Charmander, alongside Sonia.] My very first evolution. Time and time again, it's been there with me.

I hear you, Leon. I've gone on every adventure with Pikachu. That's why I want Pikachu to beat Charizard.