Summary Shortly after arriving in Veilstone City, our Heroes are shocked and awed to come across a Lucario, training intensely with who turns out to be the Veilstone Gym leader, Maylene. However, it turns out that Maylene was soundly defeated earlier on by none other than Ash's rival Paul, and she is now reluctant to continue being the Veilstone Gym leader. Meanwhile, who should appear but a very familiar - looking Electabuzz, which starts all sorts of commotion and infighting with our Heroes' Pokémon. Lucario soon quiets the disturbance, but who should then appear but Paul's older brother Reggie! Reggie further explains Maylene's humiliating Gym battle experience with Paul. And after Maylene runs off in an emotional state, Dawn follows, explaining to her how she is feeling unsure of her future as well. Upon agreeing to have a battle together soon, the two new friends return to find Reggie and Ash preparing to have a three - on - three battle of their own. Impressed with Ash's abilities and Pokémon, Reggie battles hard, but Ash emerges the winner. However, when Reggie suggests that Maylene battle Ash, Dawn firmly interrupts and announces that SHE will have the next battle with Maylene, thus announcing her intention to now pursue Pokémon battles! We leave our Heroes in surprised anticipation of what is to come.

• Action
• Adventure
• Quest
• Animation
• Hand-Drawn Animation
• Anime
• Comedy
• Animal Adventure
• Family
• Fantasy