Ep. 17: Iris faces Drayden in Opelucid City for a rematch involving her past struggles and new Pokémon.
Aired on November 8, 2012
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The group reaches Opelucid City for Iris to challenge Gym Leader and Dragon Master Drayden, who defeated her and Excadrill years ago. Iris recalls her difficult adjustment to urban school life in this city. She and her companions head to the Opelucid Gym for the rematch. During the battle, Iris uses Excadrill and Dragonite against Drayden’s Haxorus and Druddigon. This match allows Drayden to assess her current training and skills. The episode focuses on this significant encounter between Iris and her former opponent, highlighting her growth since their initial defeat.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Giovanni's Loss of Control Over the Legendary Birds Threatens Unova's Existence
- Ep. 14 · The group detours to Iris' hometown where they face a beauty-focused Pokémon battle challenge.
- Ep. 15 · A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!
- Ep. 16 · Iris Returns to Her Dragon Village Home with Axew and Friends
- Ep. 17 · Iris faces Drayden in Opelucid City for a rematch involving her past struggles and new Pokémon.
- Ep. 18 · The group assists Virgil and Davey in helping troubled Cryogonal near Vertress City
- Ep. 19 · The Unova League commences with Ash facing Trip in the preliminary matches
- Ep. 20 · Ash and Trip battle while Bianca fights Cameron in the preliminaries
- Ep. 21 · Iris's Axew becomes separated in Vertress City during a competition break.