Pokemon the Series Season 19 Episode 35 A Riveting Rivalry!

Ash and his friends are on their way to Lumiose City for Ash's upcoming Gym Battle when they run into Sawyer, who they met during the Kalos League. Sawyer tells them he's been training hard to become a better Trainer, and he's excited to show them how he's progressed.

Ash sees this as an opportunity to test his own skills and asks Sawyer to have a battle with him. Sawyer agrees, and soon the two Trainers are facing off in a heated battle. Ash starts with his Pikachu, while Sawyer chooses his Slurpuff. Both Trainers are evenly matched, and the battle quickly becomes intense.

As the battle progresses, Ash realizes that Sawyer has improved a lot since they last met. Sawyer's strategy and quick thinking impress Ash, and he starts to see Sawyer as more of a rival than just a fellow Trainer.

The battle reaches its climax, with both Trainers down to their last Pokémon. Ash chooses his Greninja, while Sawyer brings out his Salamence. The two Pokémon clash in an epic battle that leaves everyone on the edge of their seats.

In the end, Ash emerges victorious, but he has a newfound respect for Sawyer as a rival and a Trainer. He promises to stay in touch with Sawyer and continue to battle him in the future.

The episode ends with Ash and his friends arriving in Lumiose City, ready for his Gym Battle against Clemont. But for now, Ash is content with having tested his skills against a worthy rival and coming out on top.