GC145

==Synopsis==
From the quarterfinals to the semifinals.
==Summary==
Justin and Andrew continue their Full Battle in the quarterfinals of the Ever Grande Conference on the ice battlefield. Andrew has just Mega Evolved Absol to face Justin's Plusle.
Plusle remains confident despite Absol's new form. She races on the ice with Agility to outspeed Absol and land a Spark. Plusle then prepares Electro Ball, but Absol intercepts with Sucker Punch. Plusle latches onto Absol and uses Nuzzle to paralyze her. She then lands an Electro Ball. Absol endures and releases large blades of Psycho Cut to knock out Plusle. Justin recalls Plusle and sends Gardevoir into battle next. 
Gardevoir is undaunted by Mega Evolution and uses his psychic power to perfectly dodge Absol's powerful attacks. However, Gardevoir can only use Moonblast, its other attacks being Psychic-Type, which will not affect Absol. When Gardevoir fires Moonblast, Absol intercepts with Sucker Punch, causing Gardevoir to misfire. Justin has Gardevoir perform Hypnosis, but Absol's horn reacts with a unique shade of gray. Gardevoir is the one who falls asleep, and he is defeated by a massive Megahorn. 
Justin measures Absol's power that has grown to new heights, able to take out Plusle and Gardevoir with only two blows each, in addition to its new Magic Bounce ability. He sends in Blaziken and immediately Mega Evolves her. 
Blaziken opens the battle with Fire Spin, which Absol intercepts with Sucker Punch. As a Fighting-Type, Blaziken only takes half the damage. She recovers and kicks Absol away with Blaze Kick. Andrew command Psycho Cut, but Absol is hindered by paralysis, allowing Blaziken to score a Flame Charge. Speed Boost kicks in, allowing Blaziken to bounce around the field. Absol reacts by performing Perish Song. The ominous melody will shortly knock out both Pokemon. Until then, Blaziken and Absol continue their fierce battle, colliding with Sky Uppercut and Megahorn, then Psycho Cut and Fire Spin. Absol uses a flurry of Psycho Cut, which Blaziken evades with speed and use of Blaze Kick. When Absol is hindered by paralysis, Blaziken lands a Sky Uppercut. Absol surprisingly survives the super-effective attack but its white fur dulls as does Blaziken's red body. The two Pokemon succumb to the effects of Perish Song and faint, exiting their Mega Forms.
Justin and Andrew are down to their final Pokemon, their Starter Pokemon: Eevee and Aipom who both rush onto the ice battlefield. Eevee makes the first move with Quick Attack. Aipom tries to stop him with Swift, but Eevee charges through the stars. They wrap around him and enhance his attack. Aipom lands and uses Acrobatics to disguise a heavy Focus Punch. Aipom follows-up with Swift, but Eevee immediately regains balance to perform Iron Tail and knock the stars back onto Aipom. Aipom has used all her moves, allowing her to deliver a Last Resort. The attack lands and Andrew thinks he has won, but Eevee rises, having used Iron Tail to defend against the brunt of the attack. Aipom strikes Eevee with Acrobatics. Eevee causes explosions around the battlefield with Shadow Ball to blind Aipom. Eevee then lands an Iron Tail. Aipom attacks with Focus Punch and Eevee meets the attack with another Iron Tail. After this penultimate clash, both Pokemon attack with other with Last Resort. A few tense second pass, and Aipom is the first to fall, unable to battle. Justin is declared the winner and will advance to the semifinals.
Andrew and Justin shake hands after what was a great battle. Justin has an interview on the field and departs to heal his Pokemon. The last quarterfinal is held. 
During the day of rest after the second day of quarterfinals, Andrew and Justin later meet and Andrew shares he had a lot of fun in their battle. He admits Justin was right about his flawed strategy for the match, but Andrew says he had a lot more fun practicing individualism instead of a long overall battle strategy, which he practiced in Johto. Andrew plans to the battle strategy of individualism in the future  and when he's found that balance, he can build a larger strategy again. 
The next day, Connor and Monica stand on a grass battlefield in the first semifinal. Monica chooses Skarmory and Connor chooses Machamp. Immediately, Monica has Skarmory build a Stealth Rock. Skarmory then forces Machamp to be recalled via Whirlwind. Sceptile is forced out, and it takes damage from Stealth Rock. Her plan clear, Monica does not have Skarmory actually attack. Sceptile is faster than Skarmory, so Whirlwind fails, leading Skarmory to use Automize until it is faster than Sceptile. Sceptile is soon recalled via Whirlwind and Salamence is forced onto the field. Salamence takes damage from Stealth Rock. Skarmory tries to force a recall with Whirlwind, but Salamence blasts Skarmory with Flamethrower to take it out of the battle. 
Salazzle is Monica's second Pokemon. Fast, Salazzle scampers across the grass to avoid Salamence's attacks. She then poisons him with Toxic. Salazzle dodges a Dragon Claw to land a Dragon Tail, forcing Salamence's recall. Aggron is forced out, which Connor is thrilled about since Poison moves cannot affect Steel Pokemon. However, Salazzle's Toxic manages to poison Aggron due to Salazzle's unique Corrosion ability. She then forces its recall with Dragon Tail. Machamp is forced back out and it suffers the same poison fate as its teammates along with Stealth Rock damage. However, Machamp is revealed to have the Guts ability, making him much more powerful. Salazzle tries to force a recall with Dragon Tail, but Machamp kicks her away with Low Kick. He then executes an Earthquake to force Salazzle to stop moving. Salazzle lands powerful Dragon Pulse but Machamp endures to knock her out with Stone Edge. 
In the stands, Justin and Rachel note that three of Connor's Pokemon are badly poisoned and four them have taken damage, which is what Monica wanted. Monica prepares to call on her third Pokemon. 
==Major Events==
*Justin defeats Andrew to advance to the Top 4 of the Ever Grande Conference
*Connor and Monica begin their semifinal battle
*Connor's Aron is revealed to have evolved into Lairon then Aggron
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events (Grand Conquest). 
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Justin
*Rachel
===Pokemon===
*Eevee (Justin's)
*Skitty (Rachel's)
Category:Grand Conquest
Category:Pokémon League Episodes