Ep 14. Lost Leader Strategy

In the episode "Lost Leader Strategy" in season 11 of Pokemon, Ash and his friends continue their journey through Sinnoh as they make their way to their next gym battle. Along the way, they encounter a group of trainers who are protesting against the gym leader, Roark, due to his recent lack of interest in battling.

As they investigate further, Ash and his friends learn that Roark has been struggling to come up with new battle strategies and has been avoiding battles as a result. Hoping to help their friend and earn their gym badge, Ash and his friends offer to train with Roark and come up with new strategies to help him regain his confidence.

Throughout the episode, the group works together to come up with different techniques and battle plans, testing them out in practice battles between each other. Meanwhile, the group of protesting trainers continues to pressure Roark to battle against them, which eventually leads to a showdown between Roark and the head of the protestors, a trainer named Byron.

As the two trainers battle it out, Ash and his friends cheer on Roark and offer support, helping him to continue to implement their new strategies and gain the upper hand. Eventually, Roark is able to defeat Byron and the other trainers, proving that he still has what it takes to be a strong and capable gym leader.

Overall, "Lost Leader Strategy" is a heartwarming and exciting episode that highlights the power of teamwork and determination in overcoming obstacles. Ash and his friends work together to help a struggling friend, all while showcasing their own skills and abilities in the process. Fans of Pokemon will enjoy watching as the group of trainers learn from each other and grow stronger together, culminating in an epic battle between Roark and his opponents.