Brock informs Ash that Ecruteak City is on the other side of the upcoming mountain, and the news instantly gets Ash hyped for his next Gym match. The group notices an array of Grass-type Pokémon around them, but a running Skiploom grabs their attention. Ash's group follows the Pokémon and soon encounters its Trainer, a young boy named Ephraim. Ephraim introduces his Skiploom as "Skippy", and asks Ash if he is a Trainer, and Ash shows Ephraim his three Badges as proof. Ephraim immediately challenges Ash to a battle against one of his Grass-types, eager to train Skippy. Ash accepts, calling upon his Chikorita. After a Tackle attack fails to work, Ephraim calls for Skippy to use its Double Team, and Chikorita is dazed by Skippy's speed. Ash orders Chikorita's to use Razor Leaf, which successf... Show Full Summary
