At the arena, Rose announces the start of a match between Leon and Red. The two competitors face each other, both with their Charizard, and Leon expresses his excitement at the chance to battle Red. After a brief staredown, the battle starts. Leon begins by having his Charizard charge at Red's, but it easily dodges and counters with its own attack. The two Pokémon exchange blows over a period of time, and Rose notes that they are evenly matched.