Ep. 28: Oshawott Loses His Scalchop During a Battle with Stephan Near Nimbasa City
Aired on April 21, 2011

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While traveling toward Nimbasa City, Ash and his companions encounter a trainer named Stephan who initiates a Pokémon battle. Stephan chooses Blitzle, prompting Ash to send out Oshawott. During the fight, Oshawott uses his Scalchop shell to block an attack from Blitzle but subsequently loses the shell in the process. Distraught by the loss, Oshawott abandons the match to search for his missing item, causing the battle to end prematurely. This incident highlights Oshawott's attachment to his signature tool and disrupts the planned confrontation between the two trainers.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 28 · Oshawott Loses His Scalchop During a Battle with Stephan Near Nimbasa City
- Ep. 29 · A male Cottonee seeks a mate during a disrupted Scraggy and Axew practice match.
- Ep. 30 · A bright light wakes Ash, Iris, and others, sparking UFO rumors in the area.
- Ep. 31 · Ash and Trip's Third Battle!
- Ep. 32 · Ash attempts underwater eye training with Oshawott but faces issues forcing obedience