Ep 26. A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!

Ash and his friends arrive in a town that is holding a Pokemon tournament. The tournament is being hosted by a gym leader named Ramos and the prize for the winner of the tournament is a battle against him. Ash is excited to participate in the tournament and hopes to win the chance to battle Ramos.

During the registration process, Ash has to battle a trainer named Tyson in order to qualify for the tournament. The battle is intense, but Ash is able to come out victorious. After the battle, Tyson tells Ash that he is actually a member of Team Rocket who is on a mission to steal a rare Pokemon that belongs to Ramos. Ash is shocked to hear this and decides to keep a close eye on Tyson.

As the tournament begins, Ash and his friends watch as other trainers battle it out in the preliminary rounds. They notice that some of the trainers are very skilled and that the battles are becoming more intense as they progress. Eventually, it comes down to the final four trainers who will battle against each other in a round-robin style tournament.

Ash is paired up with a trainer named Alan, who is known for his powerful Pokemon. The battle begins and Ash quickly realizes that this is going to be a tough match. Alan's Pokemon are very strong and they are able to hold their own against Ash's team. However, Ash never gives up and he finds a way to overcome Alan's strong Pokemon.

After the battle, Ash learns that Alan is actually a member of a group called the Mega Evolution Guard. This group is dedicated to protecting the world from a dangerous force known as Team Flare. Ash is impressed by Alan's dedication and he realizes that they share a common goal; to protect the world from evil forces.

As the tournament continues, Ash and his team are faced with more tough battles. They are able to overcome each opponent, but they also notice that Tyson is still lurking around, watching their every move. Ash begins to suspect that Tyson is up to no good and he decides to investigate further.

Finally, the tournament comes down to the last round and Ash is paired up with a trainer named Sawyer. The battle is intense and it seems like Sawyer has the upper hand with his powerful Pokemon. However, Ash never gives up and he is able to find a way to defeat Sawyer's team.

After the battle, Ramos congratulates Ash for winning the tournament and he invites him to battle him at his gym. Ash is thrilled and he can't wait to battle Ramos and prove himself as a true Pokemon master. However, just as he is about to leave, Tyson makes a bold move and tries to steal Ramos's rare Pokemon. Ash and his friends jump into action and work together to stop Tyson and his evil plans.

In the end, Ash and his friends are able to stop Tyson and they help to bring him to justice. The town is grateful for their bravery and they celebrate Ash's victory in the tournament. As Ash begins to prepare for his battle against Ramos, he realizes that he has made some new friends along the way and that he is never alone in his quest to become a Pokemon master.