FJ139

==Synopsis==
Justin and Scizor battle the odds in the Silver Conference quarterfinal.
==Summary==
Justin is down to one Pokemon to Devon's four in t heir quarterfinal. Andrew and Declan have seen Devon battle and note that she is not very good at one-on-one battles, but Full Battles are different because she focuses on a team effort.
Justin's final Pokemon is his strongest, Scizor. The battle resumes, and Aerodactyl goes for Wing Attack. Scizor keeps his distance with Quick Attack and builds power with Swords Dance. Aerodactyl uses Rock Slide, and Justin has Scizor jump on the rocks but not lose sight of Aerodactyl. Scizor's focus works. He dodges at attempt at Sky Drop, but Aerodactyl descends to magnify the impact of a Giga Impact. Scizor dodges by gliding with Quick Attack. Aerodactyl crashes into the ground, making a crater. It needs to recharge, and Scizor blasts it with a super-effective Flash Cannon. Aerodactyl recovers and this time chases Scizor across the field with Giga Impact. Scizor evades with Quick Attack until Aerodactyl's stamina gives out and the aura of Giga Impact fades. Scizor then rams Aerodactyl with a heavy Quick Attack, defeating it.
Andrew and Declan note that two of Devon's remaining three Pokemon have battled while Scizor is still fresh, pointing out a disadvantage in Devon's team effort strategy.
Devon sends Rhyperior back into battle. Rhyperior begins the battle by landing a Rock Blast, which Scizor ignores as he power-up with Swords Dance. Scizor then blasts Rhyperior with Flash Cannon. Rhyperior retaliates with Avalanche. Scizor recovers the attack and lunches toward Rhyperior with Metal Claw. Rhyperior attacks back with Hammer Arm, but Scizor dodges the attack to land his Metal Claw. Rhyperior prepares a Rock Wrecker, but Scizor then uses another enhanced Metal Claw to smash Rhyperior into the ground, finally defeating him.
Devon returns Zoroark into battle. Scizor builds more power with Swords Dance and Zoroark attacks with Aerial Ace. Scizor endures the direct blow. The purpose of Aerial Ace was for Zoroark to get close and land a Shadow Claw. Scizor meets Zoroark with Metal Claw, resulting in several high-intensity collisions, but Scizor is much stronger and wails on the Dark-Type. Zoroark takes a step back to fire a Focus Blast, which explodes on Scizor. Using the resulting explosion as cover, Scizor then rams Zoroark with Quick Attack. Zoroark recovers and surprises Justin and Scizor by unleashing a Flamethrower. Scizor narrowly dodges in clear fear of fire and is then struck by a follow-up Shadow Claw. Both Pokemon charge in head-on with Quick Attack and Aerial Ace. After another fierce Metal Claw and Shadow Claw duel, Scizor and Zoroark lock each other in place. They blast each other with Flash Cannon and Flamethrower, respectively. The attack is too much for either Pokemon. They both collapse, unable to battle.
Devon still has one unused Pokemon left, but Justin has no more Pokemon to use. Devon is declared the winner and advances to the semifinals.
After an intermission, Andrew begins his quarterfinal battle. As the battle progresses, Justin and Devon heal their Pokemon. They meet at the Pokemon Center and congratulate each other on a fine battle. Justin is upset to lose but understanding since it is his first league conference and hopes to do one better in the future. Andrew ultimately wins his quarterfinal and will face Devon in the semifinals.
The remaining two quarterfinals are had. That night, Justin looks out of the balcony in his hotel room and holds his Eevee. Justin is happy by his result and tells Eevee they did well.
==Major Events==
*Devon defeats Justin to advance to the Top 4
*Andrew advances to the Top 4, and he will battle Devon for a spot in the final
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events (First Journey). 
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Justin
*Andrew
*Devon
*Declan
*Indigo Elite Four
*Johto Gym Leaders
*Audience
*Trainers
===Pokemon===
*Eevee (Justin's)
*Scizor (Justin's)
*Aipom (Andrew's)
*Jolteon (Declan's)
*Aerodactyl (Devon's)
*Rhyperior (Devon's)
*Zoroark (Devon's)
Category:First Journey