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Continuing their visit in [[Nacrene City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are led through the Museum by [[Lenora]] and her husband [[Hawes]]. Ash asks where the battlefield is, and {{an|Cilan}} remarks that there doesn't appear to be one on the premises. Lenora states that they'll find it soon enough as Hawes opens a door that is off-limits to their regular guests. Behind the door is a huge archive of research papers and priceless books. Cilan is especially impressed at the amount of history books on [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]s. He then explains to Lenora that he's on this {{pkmn|journey}} to experience different people and Pokémon, and Lenora wishes him luck in his studies.  

Lenora then asks Ash if he'd like to learn something about the history of the [[Unova]] [[region]]. He remarks that he's more interested in his Gym battle than studying, but Lenora mentions that knowledge is just as important in battle as strength. She then knocks on a book and recommends it for Ash, though he's less than interested in reading it. {{an|Iris}} tells him that it might be best that he read it since she's suggesting it to him, and Cilan remarks that it might be a test. Ash then decides he'll do anything for his Gym match so he pulls the book from the shelf and all of a sudden the bookcase rises revealing a hidden staircase leading to the basement. Lenora then confirms that it was all a test, and states that most Trainers just search for a book subject they are proficient in rather than the one she suggests. She then uses this response to define what kind of personality a Trainer has, and states that Ash has a personality she can pester. Iris remarks that Ash has the personality that gets told off all the time. Ash then challenges Lenora to study him carefully during their battle and with that, the five of them head down to the basement.

They enter the basement where a large battlefield is set up, and Ash is eager to start battling. Lenora tells him to be patient and study her Pokémon first. She calls out her {{p|Watchog}} and Ash is confident as he's met Watchog before. She then calls out her {{p|Lillipup}} which instantly makes Iris shriek with glee as she runs over and starts petting it. {{AP|Pikachu}} then jumps off Ash's shoulder to play with the Pokémon as he scans it into his [[Pokédex]]. Hawes mentions that Watchog and Lillipup serve as guards for the museum when not engaged in a Gym match, and then Lillipup comes over and greets Ash. Ash then picks Lillipup up and it starts licking him on the cheek. Lenora begins giving Ash advice, but he doesn't pay any attention and Cilan is taken by Lenora's strategy of using {{t|Normal}} [[type]]s to test her opponents. Lenora is flattered by Cilan's statement and asks that Hawes explain the rules to Ash, which is just a two-on-two battle with both Ash and Lenora allowed to substitute Pokémon whenever they wish. Ash returns Lillipup to its Trainer and decides on his Pokémon he's going to use. Lenora also returns Watchog to its {{i|Poké Ball}} and the two of them take their places on each side of the field.

Lillipup's playfulness instantly transforms into fierce competition which surprises Iris. Ash calls out his {{AP|Tepig}} as his first Pokémon, but before it could do any damage, Lillipup forces Tepig back into his Poké Ball with {{m|Roar}} and a sleeping {{AP|Oshawott}} is sent out in his place. Lenora then explains that Roar forces the opponent to switch Pokémon as she recalls her Lillipup and sends out Watchog. Ash pulls out a Poké Ball to return Oshawott, but Watchog uses {{m|Mean Look}}, which [[Escape prevention|prevents the recall beam from working]]. Everyone is impressed by Lenora's strategy to catch her opponent off guard by destroying their strategy. Ash orders Oshawott to use {{m|Water Gun}}, however Oshawott is very bitter about being sent out while it was napping so he uses half the force of a normal Water Gun. Oshawott is suddenly knocked off his feet when Watchog unleashes a quick {{m|Low Kick}}. This infuriates Oshawott who is now confident for battle, as is Lenora who is orders Watchog to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Ash quickly orders Oshawott to deflect it with his scalchop, which surprises both Watchog and Lenora. Oshawott then charges into the fray, and Watchog attacks with another Low Kick, but before either of them hit, Oshawott jumps up and unleashes a powerful Water Gun. Oshawott charges towards Watchog once more and pulls out a {{m|Razor Shell}} and Lenora orders Watchog to slap the scalchop away with its tail. With his scalchop gone Oshawott is defenseless which Lenora uses to order another Thunderbolt which knocks Oshawott out.  

Lenora then returns Watchog and calls out her Lillipup and Ash sends his Tepig back out. Tepig uses {{m|Tackle}} which Lillipup easily dodges and counters with a {{m|Shadow Ball}}. Tepig manages to stay on his feet and attack with an {{m|Ember}}. But its effort doesn't do much as Lillipup charges in a {{m|Take Down}} attack which knocks Tepig out, winning Lenora the match. His confidence shot, Tepig looks sadly at Ash as he is given a bit of encouragement. Ash takes full responsibility for Tepig's loss and he thanks Lenora for the battle. Lenora tells Ash that she wasn't unimpressed by his strategy of facing her head-on, and invites him back for a [[rematch]] any time he wishes.

Ash, Iris, and Cilan await Tepig and Oshawott's treatment to be over at the [[Pokémon Center]] as Ash rests his head on his [[Egg case]]. Iris mentions that he's not acting like himself. Ash replies that he's upset that he did so poorly in the match. Iris and Cilan then offers him a bit of encouraging advice that he should train Tepig and Oshawott a bit first so they can be up to Watchog and Lillipup's level. Suddenly the Pokémon Center doors open, and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}} and [[Nurse Joy]]  bring out Tepig and Oshawott who are now feeling fine and more determined than ever to have a rematch with Lenora. Nurse Joy suggest that Ash go train at the Pokémon [[Battle Club]] in town for his rematch and that [[Don George]] might even know some strategies against Lenora.  

That night, [[James]] confirms with [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} that he has hacked the museum's security system and is in control of it. Jessie and Meowth find the [[Meteonite]] they were ordered to steal and James turns off the infrared sensors for exactly 20 seconds. Jessie and Meowth dash in, snatch the Meteonite and replace it with the decoy before the sensors come back on with time to spare. They then head back outside and get into James's van and take off into the night.