Synopsis

Ash and Paul engage in a single-versus-single contest. Paul selects Honchkrow, while Ash chooses Turtwig. Honchkrow quickly maneuvers Turtwig into a disadvantage, but at the critical moment, Turtwig evolves into Grotle. Despite the power increase, Grotle seems to lose its nimbleness and ultimately falls to Honchkrow. Afterward, Paul reveals he has already claimed the Hearthome City gym badge. Brock then confronts Paul, recounting an encounter with his older brother Reggie regarding a missing Fro