The episode concludes with Paul departing, seemingly satisfied with Ash's progress. It is revealed that Paul was offered a position as a . This reunion not only showcases how much both trainers have grown but also provides the final boost Ash needs to enter the world's most prestigious tournament with his head held high.
: Lucario boxes with fighting types, while Sirfetch'd clashes blades with masters like Sceptile and Oshawott. Pokemon (2019) (Dub) Episode 114
: In the final round, Gengar uses its newly learned Will-O-Wisp to burn and defeat Paul's Metagross , securing a 2-1 victory for Ash . Legacy and Growth : Lucario boxes with fighting types, while Sirfetch'd
The episode’s emotional peak occurs when Ash unexpectedly runs into his greatest Sinnoh-era rival, , in the woods near the lab. Unlike their past hostile encounters, Paul shows a matured respect for Ash, having visited the Professor to learn more about Pokémon biology. Unlike their past hostile encounters, Paul shows a
Paul agrees to a 3-on-3 training battle to help Ash prepare for the specific challenges of the Masters Eight. Strategically, Paul uses Pokémon that mirror the "aces" of Ash's future opponents: