Pokemon the Series Season 8 Episode 20 Showdown at Linoone

Ash and friends are headed towards Mauville City when they come across a Trainer named Nicolai. He invites them to a contest that he is hosting that involves Linoones. Once they arrive at the contest they discover that Nicolai is actually a professional Pokémon Trainer and the contest is more of a battle than a contest.

As the battle begins, Ash and Pikachu are up against Nicolai and his Linoone. Linoone proves to be a fast and aggressive Pokémon that quickly gains the upper hand. Ash and Pikachu are on the defensive and are struggling to keep up.

Meanwhile, May and her Beautifly are up against Nicolai and his Torkoal. The battle is evenly matched, with both trainers showcasing their Pokémon's abilities. May, determined to win, comes up with a new strategy that involves using Beautifly's Gust attack to counter Torkoal's Smoke Screen.

As the battles continue, it becomes clear that Nicolai is not only a skilled Trainer but also a Master Rank Coordinator. He has won multiple contests and is rumored to be undefeated in battles. This makes Ash and his friends even more determined to win.

Finally, it's down to the last battle between Ash and Nicolai. Ash chooses Snorunt to go up against Nicolai's Linoone. The battle is intense, with both Pokémon giving it their all. Snorunt proves to be a tough opponent, but Linoone is equally as strong.

In the end, it's a close battle, but Ash and Snorunt emerge victorious. Nicolai admits defeat and congratulates Ash on his victory. He tells them that he was impressed by their skills and hopes to battle them again in the future.

As Ash and his friends continue on their journey, they realize that there are many talented Trainers and Coordinators out there, each with their own unique skills and abilities. It's a reminder that there will always be new challenges and rivals to face, but with hard work and determination, they can overcome anything.