Infernape Inexplicably Attacks from Underground

Diamond and Pearl would like to introduce you to "A Real Rival Rouser!" on this episode.

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Paul starts his Sinnoh League match against Ash with a Drapion, setting up Toxic Spikes, a famous approach.

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Several of Ash's Pokémon are quickly defeated until Ash summons Paul's Infernape. Paul switches to a Ninjask, but Toxic Spikes persist.

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Infernape uses Dig, an attack that is incapable of harming Ninjask, as Ash's choice for dealing with them.

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While underground, Ash orders Flare Blitz, which summons Infernape, which damages Ninjask and ignites the battlefield, removing the spikes.

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This crazy scheme, which defies every rule of the game and finally gives Ash the advantage, shocks everyone.

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