Top 10 Best Pokemon Anime Battles
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Ash vs Paul (Lily of the Valley Conference)
Everything in this fight was amazing. Paul and Ash were dead opposites and hated each other in an insane rivalry throughout the whole series, even in other battles leading up to this one. Then this battle came. Spanning across 3 episodes to the last 2 Pokémon, Paul believed weak Pokémon were always going to be weak and had no use. Then his abandoned Chimchar takes out Electivire, changing everything Paul knows. This is hands down the best battle there is.
Hands down my favorite battle in the anime! I honestly didn't think it would be as good as it turned out! Had me at the edge of my seat almost the entire time.
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Ash vs Gary (Johto League)
All that Ash worked for throughout the first series (seasons 1-5) led to this epic showdown.
A great final battle to end the original series before starting a brand new journey.
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Ash vs Paul (Lake Acuity)
The way Paul just swept most of Ash's team was crazy. This was an amazing fight indeed.
A lot of strategy and planning went into this battle by Paul.
Utter sweep. It would've been better if it was one on one.
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Ash vs Noland (Battle Factory)
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Ash vs Alain (Kalos League)
The battle was well fought, but the outcome was as expected, just like the rematch.
Regardless of whether or not Ash lost, it was an amazing Pokémon battle for me.
A great battle, but the outcome was stupid and unoriginal.
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Ash vs Sawyer (League Battle)
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Ash vs Clair (Blackthorn Gym)
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Ash vs Tobias (Sinnoh League)
Seeing Ash take out two legendaries was awesome and so epic, but still, this was also stupid. Tobias was created so Ash would lose, as always, and it's annoying. Ash should have won. It would have been the best end to the amazing Diamond and Pearl series.
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Ash vs Volkner (Sunyshore Gym)
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Ash vs Blaine (Cinnabar Gym Rematch)
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Ash vs Kukui (Exhibition Match - Manalo Stadium)
The epitome of an epic Pokemon battle.
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Ash vs Gladion (Alola League Finals)
The match that finally won him a league and made him a Pokemon master.
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Paul vs Barry (Lily of the Valley Conference)
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Dawn vs Zoey (Sinnoh Grand Festival Finals)
I think this battle was amazing, especially since it's a contest battle, which means that the Pokémon aren't just attacking to faint each other. The combination moves were really good too. In my opinion, this is the best contest battle, and I favor contest battles over normal battles, so I think this is the best one. The outcome was so annoying, though.
For me, this battle is in the same boat as Ash vs Alain. It's a great battle, but Dawn should have won.
The best contest battle in the anime. Too bad Serena isn't doing these. She would actually be interesting to watch.
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Ash vs Brandon (Battle Pyramid)
It's a cool battle where Ash goes up against a Frontier Brain. Not only do Bulbasaur and Squirtle return to Hoenn, but Pikachu takes down a legendary Pokémon, Regice.
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Ash vs Candice (Snowpoint Gym)
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Ash vs Morrison (Hoenn League)
This battle had the best in-battle story. Definitely top 5 for me. But I just don't understand why nobody cares about Morrison. I loved many things about this battle, like Girafrig vs Corphish, which was a total masterpiece in storytelling. Growlithe consoling Morrison was such an emotional scene. Grovyle Leaf Blading through Steelix's Dragon Rage was so badass! This battle had a lot in it. And to me, the titles of the episodes (A Judgement Brawl, Choose It or Lose It) speak volumes.
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Ash vs Conway (Sinnoh League)
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Ash vs Sho (Pikachu vs Raichu - PokéRinger Contest)
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Metapod vs Metapod (Episode 4 - Challenge of the Samurai)
The skill displayed was legendary. It was a bit defensive though.
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Ash vs Drake (Orange League Champion)
The series' first 6 on 6 battle, and I loved it!
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Ash vs Misty (Alola Battle)
Pikachu vs. Mega Gyarados was awesome! Hope you guys like this match.
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Ash vs Mandi (Indigo Plateau)
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Ash vs Diantha (Exhibition Battle)
Greninja is stronger than Diantha's Mega Gardevoir. Nobody expected that.
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Ash vs Tyson (Hoenn League Finals)
No. It came down to Meowth and Pikachu.
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Dialga vs Palkia vs Giratina (Spear Pillar)
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Grant vs Viola (Battle Chateau)