Ash finally arrives at the location of the Battle Pike, ready to battle. Team Rocket tricks him into coming into their own fake Battle Pike where they capture Pikachu. With the help of the real Frontier Brain—Pike Queen Lucy—they save Pikachu. Ash challenges Lucy to a battle, and even though it is her day off, she accepts as she has a crush on Brock. As the two begin their battle, Ash realizes Lucy is no pushover. Can Ash win? And who will Brock cheer for?

On their travels, Ash & Co. go to Modama Town where a Pokémon Contest is taking place. May is eager to win her 3rd Kanto Ribbon, however things start to get tense when she discovers her rival, Harley is taking part in this contest with his Ariados & Octillery. Will May be able to defeat Harley or will she suffer her first Kanto loss?