A Hitmonchan runs along a road and suddenly stops by a tree to punch the air, while a girl watches the Fighting-type from behind. Ash and his friends are amazed at the vigor of the seemingly wild Hitmonchan. After checking his Pokédex, Ash resolves to catch it, telling Pikachu that if he can defeat Hitmonchan, he will become the world champion Pokémon. Pikachu is terrified to battle Hitmonchan, but Ash attempts to reassure Pikachu by offering to teach him his secret punch, prompting Misty and Brock to question when Ash became a boxing expert.
Ash challenges Hitmonchan, but Hitmonchan blocks Pikachu's efforts. Ash commands Pikachu to unleash his newly improvised Rocket Punch into Hitmonchan's face, though Hitmonchan is hardly phased. A man runs over, and reminds Hitmonchan to not... Show Full Summary
