GS101: The Perfect Match!

is the 8th episode of Pokémon: Master Quest.
==Synopsis==
Ash and Misty each emerge victorious from arduous bouts only to be paired against one another in the next round. As these two square off, Team Rocket plots to steal the tournament's prize using reverse psychology: they leave an anonymous tip with the local police force that the prize is in danger. This tip, Jessie reasons, will lead to heightened security, which will in turn lead to overconfidence and carelessness, effectually making it easier for Jessie and James to sneak in and claim their prize. With Ash already in strong position, Misty accidentally deploys Psyduck to face his Kingler. In a surprise turn, however, Psyduck launches a Confuse attack that wins the match for Misty. Ash takes his place in the stands and cheers for Misty as she begins her next round. Meanwhile Team Rocket watches in shock as—contrary to Jessie's plan—not only is the police presence at the event fortified, but the police show no sign of growing overconfident.
==Episode plot==
Ash and Misty face each other at the arena, each one hoping to win the tournament. Jenny reports to Maya there has been a mysterious caller, who threatened to steal the Sea Spirit staff. Maya is calm, as she knows there have been many attempts, yet none of them succeeded. Jessie is thrilled, as she will get the staff soon. James asks how will she steal it with all the guards around. Jessie counts on stealing it from air, as the guards stand down. James and Meowth are convinced that would work. Misty sends Poliwhirl and Ash sends Totodile.
Totodile starts with Water Gun, but Poliwhirl dodges and dives in the water. Poliwhirl emerges and retaliates using Bubble. Poliwhirl uses Double Slap, but Totodile ducks and uses Skull Bash on it. Totodile uses Water Gun once more, but misses and gets defeated by Poliwhirl's Double Slap. Ash sends Kingler to fight Poliwhirl. Team Rocket observe the guards, as they plan on the theft of the staff. Poliwhirl starts with Bubble, hitting Kingler. Kingler retaliates using Crabhammer, damaging Poliwhirl and causing waves, forming whirlpools. The waves cause Poliwhirl to be sent near Kingler, who defeats it using Crabhammer. Misty calls it back and goes to send Corsola. However, Psyduck comes out of the ball and into the sea. He goes on the platform, causing Misty to be angered and embarrassing her in front of the audience.
Still, Kingler swims at a fast speed to Psyduck. Kingler uses ViceGrip on Psyduck, damaging it. However, as Kingler used ViceGrip on Psyduck's head, Psyduck gets a headache, allowing it to use Confusion. With that, Kingler gets blown away to Ash, knocking him out in defeat. Misty is pleased with Psyduck for granting her a victory. During the night, Ash reports to Oak about the battle. The heroes notice Oak looks ragged. Oak suddenly gets tackled by Bayleef, who is upset she is not with Ash. Without further ado, Ash sends Kingler for Bayleef, the latter jumping on Ash in excitement after being released from her Poké Ball. Suddenly, a girl appears and Brock identifies her as Trinity, one of the Whirl Cup's contestants. Trinity admits she is impressed by Misty's fighting tactics and wishes her luck in the Cup. They promise to give their best at the cup.
Next day, Misty and Trinity battle each other. Misty sends Poliwhirl, but Misty gets scared when Trinity sends a Gyarados. Team Rocket still observe, but Jessie still counts on her plan. Poliwhirl starts with Bubble, though Gyarados negates it using Hyper Beam, defeating Poliwhirl in the process. Misty calls Poliwhirl back and sends Corsola. Ash thinks that Mirror Coat will reflect the Hyper Beam, but Brock reminds him Hyper Beam is a normal-type move. Gyarados uses Hydro Pump, but Corsola reflects it back using Mirror Coat. Gyarados uses Hyper Beam to negate its own attack and hit Corsola, who evades by diving in the water. Using Spike Cannon, Corsola defeats Gyarados.
Trinity calls Gyarados back, then sends Chinchou. Chinchou starts with Spark, causing clouds to gather. Corsola uses Mirror Coat and sends the attack back to Chinchou. However, Corsola took most of the damage while using the move. Chinchou uses Confuse Ray, though Corsola dives to escape the effect of it. However, Chinchou uses Confuse Ray underwater, causing Corsola to be confused. Misty orders Corsola to Recover, but its too confused to use that move. Using Water Gun, Chinchou defeats Corsola. With that, Trinity advances to semi-finals. Team Rocket still wait, so Jessie declares they are going to steal the staff... tomorrow.
At the Pokémon Center, Misty awaits for Poliwhirl and Corsola's recovery. Trinity approaches Misty and admits she put up a good fight today. Misty, Ash and Brock let her know they will support her tomorrow.
The next day, the finals begin at the Whirl Cup as Trinity sends Golduck to go up against her opponent's Feraligatr. Before the battle begins, Togepi and Pikachu sees something the sky. as Ash, Misty and Brock take notice as well, it turns out to be Team Rocket in their balloon. They took out fishing rods to grab the Sea Spirit. As Jessie snags her line on it, Pikachu intervines by zapping it as Ash and the group face them. Officer Jenny realizes Team Rocket was behind the mysterious phone call. Ash and Misty send out Totodile and Poliwhirl, while Trinity helps with her Golduck while her opponent did the same with his Feraligatr. All the Water-types use Water Gun, sending Team Rocket and their balloon flying as Pikachu finishes the job with Thunderbolt. Maya thanks the Trainers’ efforts for protecting the Spirit, as Brock flirts her, but gets dragged away by Misty. She calls out to Trinity to go for it as everyone is rooting for her. With that, the finals continue.
Later, Maya gives the Mystic Water to the Trainer, who Trinity battled against, who won the Whirl Cup. Next, Maya uses the Sea Spirit staff to watch over the Whirl Cup and the Pokémon. Ash and Misty are glad to have competed in it, made new friends and saw new Pokémon. Misty sees she loves Water Pokémon more than ever.
==Debuts==
===Character===
*Trinity
==Trivia==
*The "Who's that Pokémon?" is Marill.
===Mistakes===
*Brock made an when he said Mirror Coat only works on Water attack when it can work on all types. Plus, it can work against a Hyper Beam since it's a Special Attack.
==Gallery==
==References==
Category:Episodes focusing on Ash
Category:Episodes focusing on Misty
Category:Episodes featuring Competitions