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{{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} have finally arrived in [[Striaton City]]. As enthusiastic and ready as he was to battle, he soon realizes that he does not know where the [[Gym]] is located. {{an|Iris}} then comments on Ash's behavior: typical of a 'small child', and gives a wide grin. As {{TP|Iris|Axew}} appears from within her hair and she feeds him with some fruit, a formally-dressed young man with green hair appears, his green eyes having taken notice of Axew. He recites a short prose complimenting Axew, and then talks about the positive compatibility between Iris and her Pokémon. As Pikachu watches in doubt, he makes a sound that captures the young man's attention. Ash explains that he is from [[Kanto]], the young man introduces himself as {{an|Cilan}}, a [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]. Ash is confused as to what that is, and Iris goes on to call Ash a little kid. Cilan then assures Iris that the job is not well known outside of [[Unova]], and he explains that Pokémon Connoisseur can judge the [[friendship]] between a Trainer and their Pokémon. Ash becomes very interested and requests Cilan to examine his bond with Pikachu. However, at that moment, Iris reminds Ash about his purpose in Striaton City, and Cilan, who happened to know where the [[Striaton Gym]] is, lead the way.

Arriving at a large, grand-looking building, Ash barges in and requests a battle, only what seems like a restaurant. As the waiters, [[Chili]] and [[Cress]] greet them, Cilan reassures Ash by seating him at an empty table. The waiters then attempt to take his order, offering him [[Soda Pop]], a delicious lunch, and various other consumables, but Ash is not at all interested. Finally, after a long session of pestering, Ash loses his cool, and demands a Gym Battle by shouting. Ash, enraged, proceeds to take his leave when the lights suddenly dim. He turns to see Cilan and the two waiters walking synchronously into an empty area, taking their positions. As a spotlight shines onto each of them, they briefly mentioned how they would battle, and reveal themselves to be brothers and the Striaton [[Gym Leader]]s. Together, they recite 'It's showtime!', and the wall behind them recedes to reveal a rocky field for battle. Ash now has to choose a Gym Leader as his opponent: Chili and his {{type|Fire}} {{TP|Chili|Pansear}}, Cress and his {{type|Water}} {{TP|Cress|Panpour}} or Cilan and his {{type|Grass}} {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}}. However, Ash decides to take on all three Gym Leaders. Although it is the first time the Gym has ever had such a request, the brothers allow Ash to do so, and his [[Badge]] will be earned by defeating two out of three Gym Leaders instead.

The first battle is a one-on-one battle against Chili and his Pansear, while Cilan referees. Ash sends out his {{AP|Tepig}}, and starts the round with {{m|Tackle}}. Pansear is sent flying into the air, but lands softly on its feet. Chili calls for a {{m|Fire Punch}}, and with one quick blow, Tepig is sent rolling back onto the ground. Taking this opportunity to attack, Pansear follows up with {{m|Flamethrower}}. Quickly, Tepig uses {{m|Ember}} in an attempt to block the attack, but the Flamethrower hits its mark and sends dust into the air. Immediately, Pansear {{m|Dig}}s underground at its Trainer's behest, striking Tepig with a sneak attack. As the Fire Pig Pokémon struggles to get up, Chili has Pansear continue using Dig. Ash, at that instant, orders Tepig to keep running,. To combat its moving target, Pansear reappears in front of Tepig, causing him to trip and to be flung into the air. Using Dig once more, Pansear disappears underground. Ash orders Tepig to follow Pansear underground. As Pansear emerges, Tepig is biting onto its tail. Pansear performs a back-flip, but Tepig refuses to relinquish his bite on Pansear's tail. Tepig then spins Pansear around by tail and tosses it across the field. While Pansear struggles to regain balance, Tepig uses another Ember and Tackles it into a wall, causing it to faint. Tepig then runs back to Ash and rejoins him and his Pikachu. Cilan declares Pansear unable to battle, and the cheerleaders all sigh in disappointment. Chili [[recall]]s his Pansear, and Ash recalls Tepig. Cress then steps up to battle.

The cheerleaders are now cheering on Cress and his Panpour. Ash chooses Pikachu for battle, and starts by telling him to do a {{m|Quick Attack}}. Panpour responds to Cress's command, surrounding Pikachu with its {{m|Double Team}} clones before landing a {{m|Scratch}} attack. As Pikachu lands on the ground, hurt, Cress comments on Pikachu's [[type]] advantage, which would not be very useful against ''his'' Panpour. He then tells Panpour to use {{m|Water Gun}}. Pikachu swiftly dodges the jets of water aimed at him using the rocky battlefield. As Pikachu readies a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack, Panpour aims its Water Gun at Pikachu's feet, causing him to lose focus as he tries to steady himself. Following that, it douses Pikachu with another Water Gun and follows up with multiple Scratch attacks. While the cheerleaders delight in hushed voices, Pikachu lies sprawled on the ground, struggling to get back on his feet. Ash commands Pikachu use {{m|Volt Tackle}}, and Cress starts contemplating; he had already developed strategies against {{type|Electric}} opponents. With a big smile and glowing hands, Panpour uses {{m|Mud Sport}}, causing Pikachu to slip in mud. Panpour launches a Water Gun attack and sends its opponent flying across the field once again, causing Pikachu to faint. Cilan declares Pikachu unable to battle, and the cheerleaders go wild with excitement.

For Ash's last battle at Striaton Gym, he sends out {{AP|Oshawott}} against Cilan's Pansage, and the choice surprises the onlookers. Oshawott looks over at its opponent and instantly retreats behind Ash’s legs to avoid facing Pansage’s menacing glare. Ash and Pikachu push him onto the field, reminding him of [[BW002|his heroism when he saved]] Pikachu and Axew from Team Rocket's captivity. After some thought, Oshawott promptly changes his mind and decides to fight for Ash. For a start, Oshawott attempts to use Tackle, but Pansage dodges it by shifting to the side, causing Oshawott to be extremely surprised at Pansage's non-aggressive response. Pansage then fires a {{m|Bullet Seed}}, striking Oshawott’s back as he tries to flee. Cilan points out that Ash has lack of affinity with Oshawott. He then tries to show the contrast with his Pansage, and tells his Pokémon to move towards Oshawott. As Pansage does so, Oshawott shivering in fear. Pansage then Bites down on his head, leading Oshawott to walk into a rock as he tries to shake off his opponent. Ash tries to encourage Oshawott and tells him to use Water Gun, but the Grass Monkey Pokémon dodges the jets of water by repeatedly jumping, thereby causing Oshawott to feel tired from the effort. Ash pushes Oshawott on, telling him to aim carefully, yet none of the jets manage to hit Pansage. Finally, Oshawott's attacks connects. Cilan decides to intensify the battle, and calls for a  {{m|Solar Beam}}. Collecting a ball of light at the turf on his head, Pansage grabs it, pulls back and shoots it at Oshawott. As the light snakes its way across the field, Oshawott, now stunned, is shocked at the thought of what is to come.