Ash vs. Brandon – The Clash Begins!

"You must be Ash. Scott has told me a lot about you, and I've done some research myself. I am Brandon, the Pyramid King of the Battle Frontier! This is where your ultimate challenge begins—come at me with everything you've got!"

The tension was palpable as Ash stepped onto the battlefield.

It turned out this vast chamber wasn't just an ancient ruin—it was a battle arena.

Scott had already informed Brandon of Ash's arrival.

"Unbelievable! Ash's challenge is so important that even Brandon himself waited for him? Scott really sees Ash as the greatest contender to conquer the Battle Frontier!"

Reggie's astonishment was evident. He had spoken with Scott earlier, and from their conversation, he learned that Ash wasn't just an ordinary challenger. Scott believed Ash had the potential to truly dominate the Battle Frontier—the first to ever do so.

The emphasis here wasn't just on winning but on dominating—conquering Brandon while he used his strongest Pokémon.

Ash felt his heart race. This was it—the final battle of the Battle Frontier.

Taking a deep breath, Ash stepped forward, coming face to face with Brandon.

Between them was the battlefield.

Scott volunteered to serve as the referee for this monumental match. Meanwhile, Misty, May, Brock, and Reggie moved to the spectator's area, brimming with excitement and anticipation.

"I've decided, Mr. Brandon—I want to challenge you at your strongest, with your most powerful Pokémon!"

"Pika pika!" Pikachu's determined gaze mirrored Ash's resolve as they both locked eyes with Brandon.

"Excellent! I admire your courage. As you wish, we'll have a three-on-three elimination battle. The match ends when one side's Pokémon are all unable to fight!"

Brandon's voice boomed with authority as he revealed his first Poké Ball.

It was clear he would use his legendary Regi trio—the ultimate challenge for any trainer:

Registeel

Regice

Regirock

"Ash, do you accept the terms of this three-on-three battle?" Scott asked as the referee.

Ash nodded without hesitation. "No problem!"

"Very well, then. The final challenge of the Battle Frontier is about to begin! Challenger Ash will face Pyramid King Brandon in a three-on-three elimination match. The first side to lose all their Pokémon will be defeated. Only the challenger is allowed to switch Pokémon. The battle begins now!"

Scott's announcement echoed through the arena as the match officially commenced.

"This is it—the final battle!" Misty exclaimed, her voice tinged with nervous excitement.

"Trust him. If it's Ash, he'll pull through!" May replied, her confidence unwavering.

"Go, Regice!"

"And I choose you, Charizard!"

Ash's first Pokémon was none other than Charizard, his trusted powerhouse.

"Rooaaarrr!" Charizard roared as it took the field, unleashing a burst of flames.

Ash's gaze sharpened as he analyzed the opponent.

Pokémon: Regice (Iceberg Pokémon)

Type: Ice

Ability: Clear Body

Hidden Ability: Ice Body (Activated)

Level: 75 (Champion-level)

Moves: Icy Wind, Charge Beam, Stomp, Ancient Power, Ice Beam, Hammer Arm, Lock-On, Zap Cannon, Blizzard, Hail, Freeze-Dry...

A Champion-level Pokémon—just as Ash had expected.

Turning his cap backward, Ash felt the weight of the challenge before him. But that only fueled his determination.

"Charizard, take to the skies and use Dragon Dance!"

Dragon Dance—one of Charizard's newly mastered moves during their intense training sessions. It boosted both attack and speed, a perfect opening strategy.

"Impressive. But don't think having a type advantage guarantees you victory. Regice, use Hail!"

"Regi—ice!"

As Charizard soared higher, boosting its stats with Dragon Dance, Regice summoned a raging hailstorm. The entire arena's weather changed, with icy hail raining down relentlessly.

Above the Battle Pyramid, the roof had retracted, exposing the battlefield to the open sky. The harsh hailstorm now engulfed both Pokémon.

"Charizard, Flamethrower!"

"Regice, Zap Cannon!"

The two attacks collided mid-air with a thunderous explosion.

"Boom!"

"Ash, your Charizard is strong, but it seems my Regice is stronger!" Brandon declared as the Zap Cannon overpowered Flamethrower, pushing it back toward Charizard.

The difference in level and power was evident. Regice was a formidable opponent, enhanced further by its Never-Melt Ice, just as Charizard held its Charcoal.

"Strength isn't everything! Charizard, fly higher and use Dragon Dance again!"

Ash's command was swift. He knew Charizard couldn't afford to take a direct hit from Zap Cannon.

"Don't let it escape! Regice, Ice Beam!"

Brandon's experience as a trainer shone through. Ice Beam was nearly impossible to dodge in the current conditions.

But Charizard moved with precision, its wings creating an unexpected gust as it accelerated, narrowly avoiding the Ice Beam.

Perfect—two Dragon Dances successfully executed. Charizard's attack and speed were now significantly enhanced.

"Well done. I don't know how you managed to avoid that Ice Beam, but don't forget—Hail is still affecting Charizard. Regice, unleash Blizzard!"

The entire battlefield was engulfed by a powerful Blizzard, leaving no room to hide.

"This Blizzard is incredible! Even from the spectator area, we can feel the cold!" Brock exclaimed, shivering as the icy wind reached them.

"Charge through it, Charizard! Use Flare Blitz!"

With its boosted stats, Charizard charged straight into the heart of the Blizzard, cloaked in flames.

The intense fire and determination from Charizard's Flare Blitz began cutting through the storm. Ash's strategy was clear—close the distance and strike Regice head-on.

This was only the beginning of the ultimate clash between Ash and Brandon!

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