Shiranui's semi-final battle was now on. His opponent was a trainer from Kalos and his first Pokémon was a Durant. "[i]Durant, the Iron Ant Pokémon. They attack in groups, covering themselves in steel armor to protect themselves from Heatmor.[/i]" He sent out Kettobasu and one Blaze Kick was enough to knock it out. The next Pokémon was Haxorus. "[i]Haxorus, the Axe Jaw Pokémon. They are kind but can be relentless when defending territory. They challenge foes with tusks that can cut steel.[/i]" Shiranui switched Kettobasu for Titania and after Mega Evolving, two Moonblasts defeated Haxorus. Next was a female Meowstic. "[i]Meowstic, the Constraint Pokémon. When in danger, it raises its ears and releases enough psychic power to grind a 10-ton truck into dust.[/i]" A well-aimed Shadow Ball that struck Meowstic's weak spot knocked her out.

Fourth was a Typhlosion. "[i]Typhlosion, the Volcano Pokémon. If its rage peaks, it becomes so hot that anything that touches it will instantly go up in flames.[/i]" Typhlosion covered Titania in an Eruption that left the Mega Gardevoir burnt and felt a Psychic afterwards. A Lava Plume took Titania out. Shiranui sent out Yamamoto and a sandstorm broke out due to the Tyranitar's Sand Stream ability. Typhlosion changed the weather with Sunny Day and Yamamoto finished Typhlosion off with a Rock Slide. The last Pokémon Shiranui had to face was a Talonflame. "[i]Talonflame, the Scorching Pokémon. When attacking prey, it can reach speeds of up to 310 mph. It finishes its prey off with a colossal kick.[/i]" Talonflame struck Yamamoto with Acrobatics that did a lot for a not-very-effective attack. Yamamoto launched a Stone Edge at Talonflame and a critical hit knocked the fiery bird of prey out. Shiranui secured a spot in the grand final where he was certain to face his own friend Liam.