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The episode starts out with a flashback of {{Ash}} and [[Trip]] beginning their qualifying round battle of the [[Vertress Conference]] with {{an|Iris}}, {{TP|Iris|Axew}} and {{an|Cilan}} watching in the stands. Ash is using {{AP|Pikachu}}, and Trip is using {{TP|Trip|Serperior}}. Pikachu immediately takes a big hit from Serperior's {{m|Dragon Tail}} and lands on the ground hard. Iris and Cilan then start worrying about Pikachu since he has taken so much damage from just one attack given Serperior's speed and power are both forces to be reckoned with. Ash encourages Pikachu to get up, and he slowly does, but falls right back into the same position after taking a blow from Serperior's {{m|Energy Ball}}. Serperior then launches a barrage of Dragon Tails, and with all the damage Pikachu has taken, he is not able to dodge all of them and gets hit again. Serperior immediately follows up with {{m|Wrap}}, squeezing Pikachu hard with his tail.

Iris and Cilan continue worrying about Pikachu now that he has taken several hits and is probably close to the edge, but Ash is not willing to give in, so he commands a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. However, Serperior is then commanded by Trip to stick his tail into the ground. The ground absorbs the Thunderbolt's electricity and negates all damage, making Ash take on a surprised look. Trip then commands Serperior to squeeze Pikachu with even more force, and Pikachu's head turns blue making him look like he will faint at any second. Ash declares that he can't lose to Trip again, and proceeds to flashback to his previous battles against him; Pikachu failing to defeat {{p|Snivy}} on [[BW001|his first day]] in [[Unova]], his own {{AP|Snivy}} [[BW010|losing]] to Trip's {{p|Frillish}} at the [[Battle Club]] despite the type-advantage, {{p|Tepig}} [[BW031|tying]] with {{p|Vanillish}}, again despite the type-advantage, and, despite evolving and once again having the type-advantage, {{AP|Pignite}} falling against Serperior [[BW092|at the Junior Cup]]. Ash knows that if after all this time he still can't win against Trip then his whole Unova journey will have been a waste.

In the next scene, {{an|Bianca}}, [[Virgil]] and {{un|Cameron}} are all shown to have won their qualifying round battles. [[Bianca's Emboar]] beats [[Mikael]]'s {{p|Watchog}} with a combination of {{m|Arm Thrust}} and {{m|Hammer Arm}}, Virgil's {{p|Vaporeon}} beats [[Ultimo]]'s {{p|Crustle}} with a {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and Cameron's {{p|Ferrothorn}} beats [[Kendrick]]'s {{p|Eelektross}} by firing a {{m|Pin Missile}} into its mouth.

The scene then switches back to Ash and Trip's battle, and Pikachu is still being Wrapped by Serperior. Cilan and Iris try to encourage Pikachu to do something by cheering him on, just as [[Stephan]], Bianca, and Cameron all greet them. They all immediately notice that Ash appears to be losing, and they all cheer Pikachu on. After much struggling, Pikachu eventually passes out. Knowing this is his chance, Trip commands Serperior to smash Pikachu into the ground. However, Pikachu regains consciousness in the process, just as Ash gets the idea that Pikachu can use {{m|Iron Tail}} to cushion his landing. He then commands this, and Pikachu pulls it off, freeing himself from Serperior's grasp. Pikachu then attempts to attack Serperior with another Iron Tail, but Serperior overpowers him with a Dragon Tail. Feeling confident that he will emerge victorious, presumptuous Trip says "you've battled well, but it's over now" to Ash who responds negatively. Ash quickly comes up with an idea and immediately puts it into action. He commands Pikachu to use a combination of Iron Tail and {{m|Electro Ball}}, and Trip commands Serperior to intercept with Dragon Tail, and as both Pokémon execute their attacks, a huge explosion billows.

As the smoke clears, Pikachu looks extremely weak, but takes a quick look at Serperior and starts jumping for joy. After seeing this response from Ash and Pikachu, Trip's confused look turns into a shocked one when he sees that his Serperior has been defeated. Everyone in the stands begins to go crazy, especially all of [[Ash's friends]] since Pikachu defeated such a strong Pokémon against all odds and gained Ash access to the next round. Ash then enters the [[Pokémon Center]] and sees Trip. He goes to ask him if he is leaving, and Trip points out that he still has a long way to go to defeat [[Alder]] if he doesn't go out and train. He and Ash then agree that they should both give it their all, and they shake on it as Trip leaves.

As day turns to night, Ash, Cilan, Stephan, and Cameron are all relaxing in the sauna room of their hotel and the three latters are all commending the former for battling like a champion against Trip. In the next scene, Pikachu and [[Ash's Oshawott]] are both relaxing in a hot tub. [[Cameron's Riolu]] comes along and splashes Oshawott and Pikachu with hot water upon entering the tub, making it and the latter start having a splash fight. However, Riolu takes it a bit too far and provokes Pikachu to use Thunderbolt. Riolu quickly gets out of the water, but Oshawott gets hit by the electricity and becomes badly injured. Ash, Cameron and Stephan hear Oshawott's cry and run into the other room to see what happened. When Ash sees the Sea Otter Pokémon unconscious he gets really worried about him and shouts "OSHAWOTT, WHAT HAPPENED!?!"

The next day, the main event of the Vertress Conference begins, and the two sides (Bianca and Cameron) get ready to start their battle. Ash, Iris, Cilan, Stephan, and Virgil are all watching in the stands and are conflicted since they are watching a battle between two of their friends and don't know who to cheer for. Cameron doesn't know which of his Pokémon to start with, so he smacks himself with his headband to give himself an idea. After, he sends out his {{p|Samurott}}. In response to this, Bianca chooses {{p|Escavalier}}.

Samurott starts off with a {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, but Escavalier dodges and uses {{m|Iron Defense}}. Samurott tries for another Hydro Cannon, but Escavalier does the same thing: dodging and using Iron Defense. Samurott then uses a {{m|Razor Shell}}, but Escavalier yet again dodges and uses Iron Defense. Everyone watching in the stands becomes confused at this since Bianca can't win on defense alone. However, Bianca does finally take offense and have Escavalier use {{m|Fury Attack}}. However, Samurott demonstrates ''her'' defensive skills and counters with Razor Shell, finally striking Escavalier on the head. However, it appears to have taken minor damage given its maximized defense. Cameron begins worrying that Escavalier's defense will be too tough to handle, so he again smacks himself with his headband for an idea. He then realizes that even the strongest defense is susceptible to internal damage, and has Samurott use a double Razor Shell. Escavalier dodges the first one but takes a direct hit from the second one and begins shivering.

Everyone in the stands becomes impressed that Emboar was able to beat a Water-type, and Bianca praises him for the same reason. Cameron recalls Samurott and picks Riolu as his second Pokémon. Ash is no longer disappointed now that he gets to see Riolu battle, and Bianca initially has a hard time working up the nerve to battle a Pokémon as adorable as Riolu. However, she pulls herself together and gets ready to finish it.

Bianca recalls her Emboar and starts to cry because of her loss as Cameron and Riolu are jumping for joy because of their victory. Everyone in the stands commends the two for a great battle as Ash informs Pikachu that they will both beat Cameron when it comes time for them to battle.