Team Gan Gan Galaxy denies rumors about Tsubasa's condition just before Italy's A-Block finals, and Gingka discovers Ryuga with an unconscious Tsubasa, agreeing to battle Ryuga personally. In the tournament, Masamune's early overconfidence costs him against Klaus's Grand Capricorn, while Gingka and Ryuga finally launch into their own long-awaited showdown.

What happens

• Team Gan Gan Galaxy denies press rumors about Tsubasa's hospitalization
• Gingka finds Ryuga with an unconscious Tsubasa and agrees to battle Ryuga himself
• Madoka bandages Tsubasa before the finals
• Klaus defeats Masamune in the first round of the A-Block final
• Gingka and Ryuga begin their battle, Galaxy Pegasus versus Meteo L-Drago

Battles

• Masamune Kadoya (Ray Striker D125CS) vs Klaus (Grand Capricorn 145D) — Klaus wins
• Gingka Hagane (Galaxy Pegasus W105R2F) vs Ryuga (Meteo L-Drago LW105LF) — continues into next episode

First appearances

Character: Italian DJ

Places

Italy (A-Block finals venue)