"Ladies and gentlemen, the second half of the match will take place on the Rock Field! Ash has three Pokémon remaining, while his opponent, Liu Qing, still has four available. Which Pokémon will the two contestants send out first in this eagerly awaited second half?" The five minutes soon passed. As the Announcer spoke, Liu Qing and Ash emerged from the competitors' tunnel, and the battlefield changed to the Rock Field.
"Go, Togekiss!" Liu Qing threw his Poké Ball first. As the white light faded, Togekiss appeared on the field and displayed superb flying skills, weaving between the stone pillars. Upon reaching Ash, Togekiss abruptly climbed at a ninety-degree angle, stirring up a powerful gust that whipped his clothes and cap before flying back to Liu Qing.
"Liu Qing's third Pokémon, Togekiss, makes a spectacular entrance!" the Announcer announced over the crowd's cheers.
"Togekiss?" Ash held down his cap to keep it from blowing away and took out his Pokédex. "Togekiss, the Jubilee Pokémon, and Togepi's final evolution. It stays away from places where conflict occurs and does not return. Even when occasionally spotted, it disappears as soon as anyone approaches. Very few people are fortunate enough to see one."
"What a beautiful Pokémon!" In the stands, May also took out her Pokédex, her expression turning envious after she heard the introduction.
"May, that Togekiss probably evolved from the Togetic Liu Qing used when he challenged Dad," Max reminded her.
"Togekiss is an extremely rare Pokémon. I never expected to see one here," Tetsuya added. "I wonder which Pokémon Ash will use."
"Ice-type moves have the advantage against Flying-type Pokémon." Ash quickly assessed the situation, then took out Glalie's Poké Ball and threw it. "Glalie, I'm counting on you again!"
"Begin!" the referee announced.
"Glalie, use Ice Beam!" Ash gave