After his loss due to Viola's interesting battle techniques, Ash has started training with Viola's sister, Alexa. The training specific to withstanding the Gust move from Vivillon and Surskit's Ice Arena. After the training, it is time for Ash's Gym Battle rematch against Viola, but will his training have worked or will he be suffering another loss at the hands of this Gym Leader?

When they arrived at the next city, Serena informs Ash & Co. that there is a special Star Groomer in the city. This groomer has got an apprentice who is having some troubles; the Furfrou she has to groom doesn't approve of her, and just refuses to be groomed. However, when some new groomers come in, and offer to groom the group's Pokémon, things are not what they seem. Will Ash & Co. be able to protect their Pokémon and help the groomer to groom Furfrou?