Battle at Lake Acuity

Lake Acuity lay west of Snowpoint City. Along with Lake Verity and Lake Valor, it was one of the Sinnoh Region's Three Lakes.

It was also home to Uxie, the "God of Knowledge."

After the incident ended, Bai Shi joined Ash's group on Reggie's ride to watch the battle.

He was looking forward to the Full Battle between Ash and Paul.

"If Ash doesn't use his older Pokémon, he only has six to choose from. That makes him easy to counter."

"Knowing Paul, he'll put together a team designed to counter Ash."

"And Ash's current strength isn't much different from the Original Storyline."

"Unless something unexpected happens, it'll be a crushing defeat."

Bai Shi clearly favored Paul to win.

After resting overnight at the Pokémon Center beside Lake Acuity, the two could hardly wait to battle.

"The best way for Pokémon Trainers to understand each other is through a Pokémon battle."

"I hope this battle helps you understand each other better."

"Perhaps you'll discover strengths in each other you never noticed before and grow into better Pokémon Trainers."

Reggie looked at the two, whose personalities were worlds apart, and considered this to himself.

That was the main reason he had asked Paul and Ash to have a Full Battle.

He had even invited a professional referee to officiate.

"Each Trainer may use six Pokémon. There is no time limit, and substitutions are allowed at any time."

"The battle ends when all six Pokémon on one side are unable to continue."

With the referee presiding, Ash and Paul's battle officially began.

"Buizel, I choose you!"

With the first move, Ash sent out his Pokémon.

Even Bai Shi, who had become a Trainer around the same time as Dawn, could beat Paul.

Ash had started training earlier. There was no reason he