: Iris’s Excadrill is revealed to have learned Horn Drill , a high-risk move reflecting her aggressive style. Cynthia counters with her signature calm precision, utilizing Milotic's versatile defense and Garchomp's overwhelming power.
This battle is more than a tournament match; it is a culmination of Iris’s character arc that began in the Best Wishes series. Pokemon (2019) (Dub) Episode 117
The match is a 3-on-3 full-stadium event held at Wyndon Stadium. : Iris : Dragonite, Excadrill, and Haxorus. Cynthia : Gastrodon, Milotic, and Garchomp. : Iris’s Excadrill is revealed to have learned
: Alder (former Unova Champion), Trip, Bianca, and Stephan are seen watching together. and Haxorus. Cynthia : Gastrodon
: The episode calls back to their previous encounter, where Cynthia acted as a mentor to a beginning Iris.