The battle is a complete embarrassment as Trip’s brand-new Snivy defeats Ash’s Pikachu after only two attacks.
However, it managed to blindside audiences when it introduced a wild Litten living with an elderly Stoutland.
The episode is also a great moment of maturity for Ash.
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He even befriended another trainer named Ritchie, who mirrored Ash in personality and Pokemon Team.
When Latios came onto the field, audiences collectively threw their hands up in frustration.
Despite the final battle coming down to Mega Charizard X vs Ash-Greninja, Ash still lost the league.
This is likely why Ash was given the win in the Alolah League.
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