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The group arrives at the Gym, a bunker-like building near the forest. Ash states, “We’re here!” and Krokorok and {{AP|Pikachu}} call out as well. The massive metal doors of the Gym slide apart and release a chilling cloud of cold air. Everyone but Iris and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} immediately go inside and begin shivering from the cold. Iris came prepared, however, thanks to [[Nurse Joy]]’s tip that the Icirrus Gym is an {{type|Ice}} Gym. She is wearing full winter clothing and Axew has a scarf and a cap in the style of a {{wp |chullo}}. Ash says that his battle is going to heat up the Gym in no time.

The battle judge, also Brycen’s student, cordially offers his services to Ash, who returns the honors. The judge asks if his {{wp|sifu}}, Brycen, is ready, which he is. The judge explains the rules and then declares the three-on-three battle now underway. Ash decides to use Krokorok first, a choice Brycen questions since the Pokémon is partly {{type|Ground}} and therefore weak against Ice. Ash, betting on Krokorok’s spirit, keep his choice. Brycen says that it will take more than spirit to defeat his Ice-types and releases his {{p|Vanillish}} with a battle cry. Ash scans the Pokémon on his [[Pokédex]]. Eager to finish this quickly, he calls for Krokorok to use {{m|Crunch}}. Brycen quickly orders {{m|Astonish}}, which connects first and causes Krokorok to [[flinch]] and fall to the ground. Brycen says that his strategy is to control the battle in ways his opponent does not expect. Ash is surprised, which Brycen says is a sign that he already lost. Krokorok uses {{m|Stone Edge}} and Vanillish uses {{m|Icicle Spear}}. Both sets of projectiles meet in the middle and create a cloud, but one icicle makes it through and hits Krokorok in the chest. Vanillish follows up with {{m|Blizzard}}, which Krokorok tries to avoid with {{m|Dig}}. However, the ice takes too long to Dig through, and Krokorok’s lower body becomes [[frozen]]. As Krokorok is trying to break the ice encasing half of its body, Vanillish lands a {{m|Mirror Shot}} that knocks it backward and breaks the ice. Frustrated, Ash returns Krokorok to his Poké Ball, which Brycen says is nothing to be ashamed of.

Ash then calls out {{AP|Scraggy}} for his first Gym battle. From the stands, Iris voices her support for Scraggy and Cilan says the battle is becoming interesting, while Brycen notes the wise choice of a {{type|Fighting}}. Scraggy uses {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}, but Vanillish swiftly dodges to the side, making Scraggy crash into an ice formation and hurt itself. It picks itself back up and uses {{m|Headbutt}}, but Vanillish dodges again and Scraggy nearly slips upon landing. Observing, Iris and Axew complain that Vanillish keeps changing its battle strategy. Cilan elaborates that it was an all-out attack against Krokorok, but seems to be just floating in the air and dodging against Scraggy. Brycen orders Vanillish to use Icicle Spear, but Ash tells Scraggy to be defensive. Scraggy lifts its loose skin and blocks all the incoming icicles. Vanillish whips up a Blizzard while Scraggy begins to form a {{m|Focus Blast}}. Scraggy throws the Focus Blast, but its aim appears to be off yet again. Brycen remarks about its “interesting aim,” but suddenly the blast returns and hits Vanillish in the back. Iris and Cilan commend the successful blow, but Brycen calls it “a perfect example of luck.” Ash calls for Headbutt, which knocks out Vanillish. Iris says that Scraggy has become strong and tells Axew that he can too.

Ash reveals his third choice, {{AP|Pignite}}, and orders him to use {{m|Flame Charge}}. Cryogonal defends with {{m|Reflect}}, cutting the damage in half. Pignite then uses {{m|Flamethrower}}, which barely glances against Cryogonal as it Rapid Spins into Pignite. Cilan says that Cryogonal can deflect attacks and take minimal damage while it is using Rapid Spin. Cryogonal uses {{m|Frost Breath}}, which appears to do little to Pignite, but then goes into Rapid Spin again. Ash strategizes and tells Pignite to use {{m|Fire Pledge}} and aim it at Cryogonal’s center. Pillars of fire erupt from the ground and hit Cryogonal’s underside, knocking it out. Ash celebrates while his friends praise his good performance in the battle.

====Pokémon debuts====

* {{p|Cryogonal}}

==Characters==