"Pignite, get some rest! Leavanny, I choose you!"
Ash replaced the unconscious Pignite with his Bug- and Grass-type Leavanny.
Before the match began, he had resolved to battle Trip using the new Pokémon he had caught in the Unova Region.
"Jellicent, use Whirlpool!"
Trip ordered Jellicent to repeat the same tactic.
Jellicent unleashed a torrent of water, forming a raging whirlpool that trapped Leavanny.
For a short time, it prevented Ash from recalling Leavanny normally.
"Leavanny, use Energy Ball!"
Unwilling to simply take a beating, Ash shouted to Leavanny.
Leavanny formed a green ball of energy the size of a soccer ball and hurled it at Jellicent.
"Jellicent, use Protect!"
Trip reacted swiftly, his expression unchanged.
A transparent barrier appeared around Jellicent, blocking Leavanny's Energy Ball.
"Jellicent, use Water Spout!"
Having blocked the attack, Trip immediately launched a counterattack.
Following the command, Jellicent spewed a surging torrent of blue water toward Leavanny.
"Leavanny, use Swords Dance!"
Ash had anticipated this and gave Leavanny a new command.
Leavanny crossed its arms in front of its body and began spinning at incredible speed.
While maintaining its rapid rotation, it used Swords Dance.
The force of its spinning deflected the raging torrent Jellicent had unleashed.
In addition, its attack power rose dramatically.
"What?"
At the sight before him, Trip's eyes widened in surprise.
He had never expected Ash to pull off something like that.
"Leavanny, keep it up and use Razor Leaf!"
Ash seized the opportunity and issued another command.
Leavanny released a barrage of sharp green leaves while continuing to spin.
Its rotation sent them sweeping across a wide area.
Caught off guard, Jellicent was struck by the leaves and took considerable damage.
"Leavanny, use Leaf Blade!"
Ash pressed his advantage, ordering Leavanny to keep attacking.
Leavanny rushed up to Jellicent and