Episode Title:
Pride of a Champion!
Episode Description:
The next battle of the World Coronation Series Masters Eight Tournament between the Kanto and Johto Champion Lance and Kalos Champion Diantha begins. Lance takes an early lead when his Dragonite overpowers Diantha's Aurorus. Diantha sends out Gourgeist, while Lance's next Pokémon is his shiny Gyarados. The battle becomes tied after Gourgeist defeats Gyarados. Next, Lance sends out Hydreigon and takes out Gourgeist, helping him earn a 2–1 lead. Diantha's last Pokémon is her ace, Gardevoir, which immediately becomes Mega Gardevoir. Mega Gardevoir deals a super effective Moonblast and takes out Hydreigon, tying the battle once again. Dragonite returns to the battle and Dynamaxes into Dynamax Dragonite. However, Dragonite isn't able to take the upper hand and ends up being defeated. Along with Leon, Diantha advances to the semifinals.
