"Hello, everyone! Welcome today to the finals of the Johto League Silver Conference! Today's match features Ash versus Gary, and the battle will take place on the grass field. Let's take a look at the starting Pokémon. Ash will have the first move."
"I choose you, Pidgeot!"
Ash sent out his vanguard—Pidgeot. This was Pidgeot's first appearance since the quarterfinals. Pidgeot flew a circle in the sky to show off its graceful form before landing, its gaze extremely resolute.
Chapter 24