Ep. 23: Ash Challenges Burgh for the Insect Badge in Castelia City
Aired on March 17, 2011
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Ash and his companions return to Castelia City to face Burgh at the Gym for the Insect Badge. Meanwhile, Team Rocket receives orders that their current mission has concluded. Consequently, Jessie, James, and Meowth switch back into their original white uniforms. During this transition, James captures a nearby Yamask. The group prepares for the upcoming battle while the villains adjust to their new status. This episode highlights the progression of Ash's journey through the Unova region's gym challenges alongside the shifting circumstances of the antagonistic trio.
Episodes
- Ep. 19 · Burgundy Challenges Cilan After Insulting Ash's Team Compatibility
- Ep. 20 · Ash Falls Into Sandile's Hole and Witnesses Its Evolution During Battle
- Ep. 21 · The Lost World of Gothitelle!
- Ep. 22 · Ash and friends investigate a Venipede swarm in Castelia City
- Ep. 23 · Ash Challenges Burgh for the Insect Badge in Castelia City
- Ep. 24 · Emolga the Irresistible!
- Ep. 25 · Bianca Requests Emolga Practice Match Against Iris During Journey
- Ep. 26 · The group encounters a mansion trap by Team Rocket while traveling to Nimbasa City.
- Ep. 27 · Iris Helps Druddigon After It Gets Caught in a Metal Rope