Ep. 27: Ash faces Gym Leader Wulfric in a challenging Ice-type battle at Snowbelle City
Aired on May 19, 2016
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Ash challenges Snowbelle City Gym Leader Wulfric, deploying Hawlucha, Talonflame, and Greninja against the trainer's Ice-type Pokémon. Despite Ash's efforts, Wulfric secures a decisive victory using only Abomasnow and Avalugg. Following this overwhelming defeat, Ash retreats into the surrounding forest alone. He spends time there reflecting on his performance and confronting the self-doubt that has arisen from the loss, seeking clarity amidst the solitude.
Episodes
- Ep. 23 · Clemont investigates Ash and Greninja's mysterious battle synchronization with scientific analysis
- Ep. 24 · Ash and friends help a unique Phantump reunite with its group after Team Rocket interference
- Ep. 25 · Diantha Challenges Ash to a Research Battle to Understand His Unique Power
- Ep. 26 · Ash Faces Sawyer in a Three-on-Three Battle Despite Untriggered Greninja Power
- Ep. 27 · Ash faces Gym Leader Wulfric in a challenging Ice-type battle at Snowbelle City
- Ep. 28 · Ash finds renewed passion after defeat, mastering power with Greninja amidst a blizzard
- Ep. 29 · Ash challenges Wulfric for his eighth Kalos Gym Badge using Ash-Greninja to defeat Mega Abomasnow.
- Ep. 30 · A Diamond in the Rough!
- Ep. 31 · Ash and friends visit the Gadget Festival where Clemont explores inventions while Team Rocket steals Poké Balls