At his house, Ephraim introduces the group to his parents. Ephraim’s father reassures his son that even though he lost, at least he learned some valuable tricks from an experienced Trainer like Ash. He offers Ash and his friends a place to stay for the night, and Ash happily accepts the kind offer. Misty turns her attention to the flowers growing inside the house, and Ephraim’s mother admits that the family’s Grass Pokémon helped. Everyone goes outside to watch the Grass Pokémon water the fields of flowers and admire their peaceful natures. Ephraim is quick to add that Grass Pokémon can be tough as well. He tells Ash that the reason he challenged him is because he and his Skiploom are training for the upcoming annual Grass Tournament. The Grass Tournament is a competition for Grass Pokémon only, with a large collection of Leaf Stones as the prize. Confident he can win any “local” tournament, Ash decides he and his Bulbasaur will enter as well. Meanwhile, Team Rocket finds a flyer advertising the Grass Tournament and decides that they will also compete, in the hopes of winning the prize of Leaf Stones. James plans to use his Victreebel, but Jessie, having no Grass-type Pokémon, considers having Meowth disguise himself as a Sunflora. That evening, Ephraim is seen training with Skippy and practicing their Double Team and speed moves. Misty asks Ash if he is planning to train, but Ash arrogantly replies that a small local tournament is far too easy for him, and he does not need to train.
(Source: Bulbapedia)
