Ep 42. Jostling for the Junior Cup!

Ash, Iris, Cilan, and Luke head to Lacunosa Town for the Junior Cup. Ash has his sights set on winning the competition and becoming the Junior World Champion. Along the way, they meet several other trainers, including Trip, Bianca, and Stephan, who are all competing in the tournament.

The first round of the Junior Cup kicks off with Ash facing off against Trip, and the two rivals waste no time in battling it out. Meanwhile, Bianca faces off against her childhood friend, Emilio, who has promised to put on a good show for her.

As the tournament progresses, the competition becomes more intense, and the trainers must use all their skill and strategy to come out on top. Ash faces off against several tough opponents, including Bianca, who he has a difficult time defeating. Meanwhile, Iris and Cilan face off against their own challenges, with Iris battling a fierce trainer named Katharine and Cilan taking on a crafty opponent named Virgil.

Throughout the tournament, Ash's determination and drive to win never waver, and he eventually finds himself facing off against Stephan in the final round. It's a tough battle, with both trainers giving it their all, but in the end, Ash emerges victorious, becoming the Junior World Champion.

As the tournament comes to a close, the trainers say their goodbyes and head off on their own paths, all with the hope of one day becoming the very best, like no one ever was.