Synopsis

Possessing a single badge remaining, the group journeys toward Opelucid City, where Ash intends to challenge the Gym Leader. Alas, the Gym there is found to be closed. While making a stop in Stonesthrow Town, Cilan encounters a young girl named Marigold, selecting her first Pokémon. Cilan offers his expertise as a Pokémon Connoisseur, but another Connoisseur of the highest rank, Ricard Nouveau, steps forward to offer his services instead. A contest ensues to determine the superior Connoisseur. T