The Gallade's sacrifice was not in vain. Not even the impact of the point-blank Hyper Beam aroused Braver, who continued to sweat and kick in its dream turned nightmare... until the dream was completely consumed, a sweaty, motionless fire-type in the battle court's center. The side judge ruled Braver unable to continue the battle, declaring the challenger the victor.

"I thought this was going to be an easy victory, then I saw the dance of battle your Gardevoir and Gallade put on." Had he had his Absol's Mega Stone, he speculated this battle would have been totally different. But that was neither here nor there. Josh reached into his pocket, clenching one of his beacon-shaped symbols of victory in his right fist, then hold it above Cian's hand. When both were ready, he would drop the Badge into the challenger's open hand.

"Not many challengers can see through such speedy attacks, but you are among the few. That skill will see you well in the Pokémon League. The Hoenn League Quick Badge belongs to you. Mauville Gym has a storied history of being run by some of the toughest and most successful Gym Leaders in all of Hoenn. You should be proud of yourself."