Episode Title:
Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!
Episode Description:
The World Coronation Series Masters Eight Tournament officially commences, but not before all of the members of the Masters Eight are introduced in an opening ceremony. After the introductions, the first round match-ups are revealed. Leon is pit against Alain, Lance will face Diantha, Cynthia is matched up against Iris, and Ash will take on Steven. Next, the battle between the Galar Champion Leon and Lumiose Conference Winner Alain begins. Alain fails to take control for the entirety of the battle, and his ace Pokémon Mega Charizard X is knocked out by Leon's own Charizard in the last match-up, eliminating Alain from the tournament. With the win, Leon advances to the second round.
