Pokemon (2019) (dub) Episode 117 100%

This battle is more than a tournament match; it is a culmination of Iris’s character arc that began in the Best Wishes series.

: Alder (former Unova Champion), Trip, Bianca, and Stephan are seen watching together. Pokemon (2019) (Dub) Episode 117

The 117th episode of the Pokémon Journeys: The Series (2019), titled ( "VS Shirona! Iris's Road to Dragon Master" in Japanese), serves as a pivotal narrative moment in the Masters Eight Tournament of the Pokémon World Coronation Series. It focuses on the third quarterfinal match between the Unova Champion, Iris, and the Sinnoh Champion, Cynthia. Narrative Context and Character Growth This battle is more than a tournament match;

: The battle concludes with Cynthia revealing her Mega Garchomp , which ultimately overpowers Iris’s Haxorus. Emotional Resonance and Cameos Iris's Road to Dragon Master" in Japanese), serves

: Iris’s Excadrill is revealed to have learned Horn Drill , a high-risk move reflecting her aggressive style. Cynthia counters with her signature calm precision, utilizing Milotic's versatile defense and Garchomp's overwhelming power.

The episode is noted for its emotional weight, ending with a "heartbreaking" but respectful defeat for Iris . It features numerous cameos of past characters watching the broadcast, reinforcing the global scale of the tournament: