Thread:NegimaLover/@comment-35416290-20191002210106/@comment-35416290-20191028004115

Well, according to the episode, Ash switched him out but that match didn't end. It was one vs all in this battle. One Sandshrew vs all of Ash's available Pokemon. Plus, I don't see it as forfeit if you're Pokemon is knocked down and you decide to recall it if your opponent wants to make sure his/her Pokemon finishes the job.