Ep. 5: Ash faces Viola in Santalune City's first Kalos Gym Battle against her Bug-type team
Aired on November 7, 2013
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Ash reunites with Alexa in Santalune City, where she introduces him to her sister, Gym Leader Viola. Ash participates in his first Gym Battle within the Kalos Region, challenging Viola with his team. Despite his efforts, he is defeated because Viola's Bug-type Pokémon prove to be too formidable opponents. Following the loss, the narrative shifts as an old friend from Ash's past unexpectedly reappears and reconnects with him, marking a significant personal encounter amidst his journey through the region.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Ash and Alexa arrive in Kalos where Alexa mentions her sister is a Gym Leader
- Ep. 2 · Ash Investigates Garchomp at Sycamore Lab While Team Rocket Plots Theft
- Ep. 3 · Ash battles Dedenne and Fletchling with Froakie after joining the Kalos League
- Ep. 4 · Pikachu and Dedenne Share a Cheeky Friendship Through Nuzzling
- Ep. 5 · Ash faces Viola in Santalune City's first Kalos Gym Battle against her Bug-type team
- Ep. 6 · Ash challenges Viola to an icy rematch against Viviyon on thin ice
- Ep. 7 · Ash trains for Rhyhorn racing with Serena while Team Rocket targets Pikachu and the Rhyhorn.
- Ep. 8 · Jessica struggles with confidence while learning from expert trimmer Moussalli in the next town.
- Ep. 9 · Clemont's Hidden Identity as Lumiose Gym Leader Revealed by Father Meyer