FJ137

==Synopsis==
Andrew edges out against Declan with his Machoke defeating Declan's Golbat and Donphan. The next day, they quarterfinals are held and Justin has his third battle against Devon.
==Summary==
Andrew and Declan's Top 16 battle continues between Aipom and Jolteon. Aipom dodges a Double Kick and deafens Jolteon with Screech. Aipom runs in with Focus Punch, and Jolteon stops Aipom with Pin Missile before striking with Discharge. Aipom endures the attack and lands a Swift. Aipom continues the Swift attack and Jolteon stops it with Pin Missile, resulting in fireworks. Aipom executes a Screech. Jolteon prepares a Thunder but Aipom flinches him with Astonish before landing a heavy Focus Punch. Despite taking the massive attack, Jolteon beats back Aipom with Double Kick. Jolteon launches its Thunder and Aipom fires Swift. The two attacks connect at the same time in two separate explosions. Both Pokemon are rendered unable to battle.
Andrew's next Pokemon is a Gyarados and Declan chooses Houndoom. Gyarados dominates Houndoom with its clear type advantage, but Houndoom poisons Gyarados with Smog and deals heavy damage with Thunder Fang, but Gyarados ultimately defeats Houndoom with Hydro Pump. 
Declan's next Pokemon is his Golbat, who capitalizes on Gyarados' poisoned condition with Venoshock despite enduring a surprise Thunderbolt. Gyarados consumes Golbat in a Whirlpool. Andrew intended  to have Gyarados blast Golbat with Hydro Pump, but Golbat breaks free from the Whirlpool with Air Cutter and bombards Gyarados with Venoshock until the Atrocious Pokemon is finally defeated. 
Andrew chooses Sneasel, who has a type advantage over Golbat. However, Sneasel's super-effective ice attacks mean little when Golbat uses Agility to build speed and dodge Sneasel's attacks. Golbat poisons Sneasel with Sludge Bomb then deals a double effective Venoshock. Sneasel manages to freeze the tips of Golbat's wings with Ice Beam but is defeated by final Venoshock.
Andrew's final Pokemon is Machoke. Machoke drops a Rock Tomb on itself to assemble a barricade of rocks that blocks Golbat's Air Cutter. Golbat dives in with Poison Fang and Machoke takes the blow to grab a hold of Golbat. Machoke suffocates Golbat with Strength and smashes it into the ground with Dynamic Punch, defeating it.
Declan's final Pokemon is a Donphan. It is soon revealed that Golbat's Poison Fang poisoned Machoke, and it triggers the latter's Guts' ability. Machoke is imbued with massive power and it overwhelms Donphan, stopping its Rollout with Rock Tomb and kicking it away several times with Low Sweep. While Donphan cannot inflict damage, poison gradually takes its toll on Machoke. Donphan causes Machoke to tremble with Earthquake before charging in with Giga Impact. Machoke prepares a Dynamic Punch in patience. The two Pokemon collide in an explosion of sheer force. After a standoff, Machoke drops to one knee but Donphan keels over, unable to battle.
Once the call is made official, Andrew is declared the winner of the battle, and he will advance to the quarterfinals. Having won, Machoke finally succumbs to poison and knocks out as well. Andrew and Declan recall their fallen Pokemon and exchange handshakes.
Andrew, Devon, and Justin are given a day of rest during the second day of Top 16 battles. Instead of enjoying the battles, the three of them prepare for their quarterfinal battles.
During the day of quarterfinals, Justin and Devon are announced as the first battle. They are slated to battle on a grass battlefield, and Elite Four Koga is set to referee their battle.
==Major Events==
*Andrew is revealed to have captured a Gyarados
*Declan is revealed to have captured a Houndoom
*Andrew defeats Declan to advance to the Top 8
*Devon and Justin begin their Full Battle
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events (First Journey). 
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Justin
*Andrew
*Devon
*Declan
*Nurse Joy
*Indigo Elite Four
*Johto Gym Leaders
*Trainers
*Civilians
*Audience
===Pokemon===
*Eevee (Justin's)
*Aipom (Andrew's)
*Machoke (Andrew's)
*Sneael (Andrew's)
*Gyarados (Andrew's)
*Jolton (Declan's)
*Donphan (Declan's)
*Houndoom (Declan's)
*Golbat (Declan's)
Category:First Journey