James Davy

Pokemon Johto

"If there was anyone in the whole wide world that would give me my first defeat, I'm glad it was you, Liam," said Shiranui, returning Liam's handshake.

Pokemon Johto

The attacks collided, but Lugia's attack was pushing Ho-Oh's back. Ho-Oh was blasted and crash landed in front of Shiranui.

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"Ho-Oh is unable to battle! The winner of this battle and of the Johto League Silver Conference is Liam Coleman of Blackthorn City!" the official ruled.

Pokemon Johto

After the Sky Attack had struck, Ho-Oh was getting exhausted. "Ho-Oh, use Ancient Power!" Ho-Oh fired the same beam of mysterious energy at Lugia.

Pokemon Johto

The Trick Room had faded, but Shiranui did not notice. "That's a Sky Attack, Ho-Oh!" he warned, "Use Sacred Fire!" Ho-Oh breathed out a hot golden flame at Lugia.

Pokemon Johto

Ho-Oh fought through the Aeroblast, putting every bit of its courage into the attack.

Pokemon Johto

"Brave Bird!" Ho-Oh went into a dive away from the line of fire and when it leveled off near the ground, the iridescent bird started glowing a bright blue colour as it flew towards Lugia.

Pokemon Johto

"Sacred Fire!" Both Pokémon fired their attacks and the result was a much more powerful explosive stalemate.

Pokemon Johto

"Grass Knot!" Lugia rushed Tachi and the Espeon was knocked out. "You leave me with no other choice, Liam," stated Shiranui, "Ho-Oh, I choose you!" The tri-coloured, iridescent bird known as Ho-Oh came out and Pokédexes were scanning the legendary as well. "Ho-Oh, Ancient Power!" A mysterious force shot out of Ho-Oh's beak aimed at Lugia.

Pokemon Johto

"Tachi, Shadow Ball!" The Espeon fired her attack and Sherlock's infatuation with Tachi stopped him from countering.

Pokemon Johto

"Dazzling Gleam!" Tachi let off a bright flash before being struck by a Shadow Ball.