Instead, imagine this.
You're standing in the midst of a Stadium, the crowd roars with anticipation, this is your moment to shine. Everything has led up to this. You toss your last Pokemon out, a Gengar, one of your most trusted buddies at this point. Your opponent in the finals of this tournament, tosses out his, a Nidorino. Before it finishes, your battle is cut short, and it the scene shifts to some kid in Pallet Town.