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{{Ash}} is sitting on a bed with {{AP|Pikachu}}, busy on deciding which {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} he should pick for his upcoming [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Elesa]]. {{an|Cilan}} and {{an|Iris}} watch Ash as he formulates his strategy. Pikachu eagerly wants to participate but Ash isn't sure yet. He decides to battle Elesa from a strategic view. He tells Pikachu that he's not going to use him, much to Pikachu's disappointment. [[Professor Juniper]] transfers over Ash's choice for the battle and Ash, Iris, and Cilan head to the [[Nimbasa Gym]].

At the [[Gym]], Ash tells Pikachu to sit out for this battle with Cilan and Iris. As Ash entered the field, Elesa greets him. She promises her fans that she'll put on spectacular performance which is responded with cheers from her fans. The [[Battle judge|referee]] announces that the match will be three-on-three.

Elesa sends out her {{p|Zebstrika}}. Cilan knew she would send out Zebstrika first again. Iris noted that Zebstrika single handedly defeated all three of {{an|Bianca}}'s Pokémon the [[BW049|previous day]]. Ash anticipated this and he sends out his {{AP|Palpitoad}}. Iris and Cilan praise Ash for choosing Palpitoad for his type advantage against {{type|Electric}} Pokémon. Ash commands a {{m|Mud Shot}} but Zebstrika dodges. Elesa tells Zebstrika to use {{m|Flame Charge}} which hits Palpitoad and sends him flying. However Palpitoad stands back up with no signs of damage. Zebstrika uses Flame Charge once more and it hits Palpitoad once again, but stands back up unfazed. Iris wonders why Zebstrika is using Flame Charge which doesn't damage Palpitoad much. Cilan notes that Elesa has something planned. Palpitoad uses {{m|Hydro Pump}} but Zebstrika dodges using the speed it gained from its Flame Charge attacks. Zebstrika attacks with a {{m|Double Kick}}, but Palpitoad dodges. Zebstrika uses Double Kick again and hits Palpitoad. Zebstrika uses {{m|Quick Attack}} to finish off Palpitoad. However, to Elesa's surprise, Palpitoad stands up. Ash decides to use {{m|Supersonic}} which hits Zebstrika. Confused, Zebstrika is hit by a Mud Shot followed by Hydro Pump which knocks it into the wall, knocking it out.

Elesa thanks Zebstrika and returns it to its {{i|Poké Ball}}. Ash decides to keep on using Palpitoad, despite his fatigue. Elesa isn't worried and sends out her next Pokémon, an {{p|Emolga}}. Palpitoad starts off with a Supersonic, but Emolga uses {{m|Acrobatics}} to dodge, and then attacks Palpitoad. Ash tells Palpitoad to try again, but Emolga counters using {{m|Attract}}, which works, revealing the two to be opposite genders, and makes Palpitoad dizzy. Ash remains confident since Electric-type attacks don't work on Palpitoad, but Elesa reminds him that Emolga doesn't only use Electric moves. Emolga uses {{m|Aerial Ace}} and knocks Palpitoad out.

Ash is disappointed since Palpitoad was supposed to beat all of Elesa's Pokémon by himself. Ash didn't prepare another Pokémon, so he tries to think of which one to use next. Ash runs out of the Gym to the [[Pokémon Center]] to get his next choice. He returns shortly and sends out {{AP|Snivy}}. Emolga starts off with Attract, but so does Snivy. Both attacks hit, but neither are affected since both are female, which Ash forgot. However Ash is still confident since Electric moves don't work well on {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, but once again, he forgot that Emolga is a {{type|Flying}}, and Flying-type moves are super effective against Grass types. Ash commands Snivy to use {{m|Vine Whip}} to keep Emolga away from her, but Emolga easily dodges. Snivy uses {{m|Leaf Blade}} repeatedly, but Emolga evades. Snivy then uses {{m|Leaf Storm}}, which hits Emolga, but barely does any damage. Emolga attacks Snivy using Acrobatics and then finishes Snivy off using Aerial Ace.

Ash is down to his last Pokémon, but doesn't know who to send out, stating that he has no Pokémon with an advantage over Electric and Flying-types. The referee tells him if he doesn't choose soon, he'll have to forfeit. Ash desperately tries to think of who would be most suited to battle Emolga. Pikachu unleashes a {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Ash, being so fed up that he hasn't considered using him. Ash realizes rather than relying on strategy, he needs to rely on the bonds and tenacity of his Pokémon. Ash asks Pikachu to fight, which Pikachu happily accepts. Pikachu starts off with an {{m|Electro Ball}}, but Emolga counters with her own Electro Ball, causing both Electro Balls to cancel each other out. Pikachu uses Quick Attack and knocks Emolga into the wall, knocking her out.

Elesa decides to get serious and calls out her "Electric Queen." The Pokémon she sends out is a {{p|Tynamo}}. Ash, Pikachu, Iris, and Cilan are surprised that the strange looking EleFish Pokémon is her ace Pokémon. Ash uses his Pokédex, but it still doesn't explain what's so special about her. However, Ash notes that he should still be careful. Elesa takes initiative and has Tynamo use {{m|Tackle}}. Tynamo quickly rushes to into Pikachu sending him from the field to the wall. Ash is stunned by her speed and power. Pikachu dislodges himself from the wall and returns to the field. Tynamo uses Tackle once more. Pikachu tries to dodge but Tynamo disappears. Pikachu looks upwards to see Tynamo descending swiftly downwards and Tackles Pikachu into the ground. Stuck, Pikachu tries to free himself, but Tynamo repeatedly Tackles Pikachu. Pikachu is worn out but he manages to pull himself out of the ground. Elesa decides to wrap things up with one more Tackle. Ash wonders how to overcome Tynamo's speed. Pikachu gives Ash a reassuring look. Ash understands and realizes that Pikachu can do "that." He then orders Pikachu to use a whole lot of {{m|Thunderbolt}} attacks at the field. When the smoke clears the flat field is now rocky forcing Tynamo to attack Pikachu head on only. Elesa tries to stop Tynamo but she zips off as Pikachu readies an {{m|Iron Tail}}. At the last second Pikachu dodges Tynamo then quickly retaliates with Iron Tail. Tynamo is flown into the wall, knocking her out.

Elesa congratulates Ash and presents him with the {{Badge|Bolt}}. Outside Elesa suggests that Ash should continue to [[Driftveil City]] for his 5th Badge. However, Elesa mentions that the [[Driftveil Drawbridge]] is being repaired so he'll have to stay in [[Nimbasa City]] for a little while longer.