Ash and his friends walk over to the Mahogany Gym, but it appears to be locked. A lady named Sheila informs the group that the Gym Leader, Pryce, has gone up to the mountains for his morning meditation under a waterfall. Sheila offers to escort them there, but they have to hurry after her. Meanwhile, Team Rocket, who was waiting at the Gym, tail them. After finally catching up with Sheila, they see Pryce. Ash is shocked to see that Pryce is the man who saved them on the bridge the other day. Pryce says that it would be pointless to battle Ash, because his emotional bonds with his Pokémon have dulled their senses. After Ash protests, Pryce sends out his Dewgong. He tells Ash that if he can beat Dewgong, he will get his Gym battle.
Ash battles him with Phanpy and quickly loses. Pr... Show Full Summary
