Ep 20. Chikorita's Big Upset

In Pokemon the Series season 3 episode 20, titled "Chikorita's Big Upset," Ash and his friends make their way to the next gym in the Johto region. Along the way, they encounter a group of trainers who are all boasting about their powerful and unbeatable Pokemon. One of these trainers is boasting about their Chikorita, claiming that it is the strongest and most skilled of them all.

Ash, of course, is intrigued by this and challenges the trainer to a battle. The trainer accepts, and the battle begins. Ash sends out Pikachu, while the other trainer sends out Chikorita. At first, the battle seems to be going pretty evenly. Pikachu is using his quick attacks to try and outmaneuver Chikorita, but Chikorita counters with a number of strong moves that catch Pikachu off guard.

As the battle wears on, however, it becomes clear that Chikorita is not quite living up to its trainer's boasts. It is missing a lot of moves, and seems to be having trouble keeping up with Pikachu's speed. In fact, at one point in the battle, Chikorita becomes so flustered and upset that it actually starts to cry!

This just makes things worse for Chikorita, however. Not only is it unable to execute any moves accurately, but it is also now so emotionally distraught that it can't focus on the battle. Pikachu, on the other hand, is still cool and collected, and is able to land some powerful attacks that finally knock out Chikorita.

After the battle is over, Ash and his friends try to console the trainer and his Chikorita. They explain that it's important to practice and train hard to improve, and that everyone has bad days. The trainer thanks them for their advice, and promises to work harder to make Chikorita stronger.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is also nearby, and they have their sights set on stealing Pikachu once again. They watch the battle from a distance, and when Chikorita starts to cry, they see an opportunity to swoop in and steal Pikachu while its guard is down. They sneak up on Ash and his friends, but are quickly thwarted when Chikorita, who has regained its confidence, steps in to protect Pikachu. Chikorita uses its Vine Whip move to send Team Rocket blasting off again, and Ash and his friends continue on their journey.

Overall, "Chikorita's Big Upset" is an engaging and heartwarming episode that teaches kids the value of perseverance and hard work. It's a reminder that even the strongest Pokemon can have off days, but that with determination and practice, they can overcome any obstacles that come their way. Fans of the series will love this episode for its exciting battles and lovable characters.