Ep. 22: Ash Faces Stephan in the Third Round of Unova League Battles
Aired on December 13, 2012

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The third round of battles at the Unova League begins. Ash finds himself up against Stephan. He puts Krookodile, Palpitoad, and Leavanny up against Stephan's Liepard, Zebstrika, and Sawk. This match marks a significant step in the tournament for both trainers. The battle involves specific Pokémon matchups that determine the outcome of this round. The event takes place during the Unova League competition. The participants are Ash and Stephan. The Pokémon involved are Krookodile, Palpitoad, Leavanny, Liepard, Zebstrika, and Sawk. The context is the third round of the league battles.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 22 · Ash Faces Stephan in the Third Round of Unova League Battles
- Ep. 23 · Ash faces Cameron's Hydreigon in the fourth round match
- Ep. 24 · Ash's Snivy and Pikachu confront Cameron and his evolved Lucario in a Unova League battle