Can't Beat the Heat!

Our hero is in the middle of the first match of the championship tournament at the Johto League Silver Conference.  His opponent is his long time rival – Gary Oak.  Each trainer is down one Pokémon, with five to go.  Gary's Blastoise is very strong and knocks out Ash's Heracross.  Ash isn't surprised – that Blastoise was the Squirtle that Gary got when he first started out as a trainer!  Gary recalls Blastoise and the battle continues.  Finally, each trainer is down to their last Pokémon.  Gary has saved Blastoise till the end – and Ash calls out Charizard!  Blastoise has the advantage because it's a Water Type, but Ash is very clever.  He uses Charizard's Flame Thrower attack to scorch the battle field, trapping Blastoise.  Blastoise uses Hydro Pump to cool off the field, but it backfires.  The field becomes all steamy and no one can see.  Charizard finishes off the battle with a Seismic Toss.  Ash is thrilled to have finally defeated his rival – but his next opponent will be Harrison from Hoenn.