Ep 8. Battling the Beast Within!

Ash, Pikachu, and their friends continue to explore the Galar region in Pokemon season 22 episode 8, "Battling the Beast Within!" In this episode, they encounter a mysterious character named Sonia, who is conducting research on Dynamaxing, a phenomenon that allows certain Pokemon to become giant during battles.

Sonia invites Ash and his friends to explore the Galar region with her and introduces them to her friend, a famous gym leader named Kabu. Kabu is known for his powerful fire-type Pokemon and agrees to battle Ash in a friendly match.

During the battle, Kabu's Pokemon suddenly undergoes a strange transformation and becomes much more powerful. It turns out that Kabu's Pokemon has been affected by a mysterious phenomenon known as Gigantamaxing, which is even rarer than Dynamaxing.

As Ash and his friends learn more about Gigantamaxing, they realize that there may be a dark side to this phenomenon. Some Pokemon have been known to lose control of their powers while Gigantamaxed, causing destruction and chaos.

Determined to help Kabu and his Pokemon, Ash and his friends set out on a mission to find a way to control and harness the power of Gigantamaxing. Along the way, they encounter other trainers who have also been affected by this powerful phenomenon.

As they continue their journey, Ash and his friends must grapple with the ethical implications of Gigantamaxing and the potential dangers it poses to both Pokemon and humans. But with their determination and teamwork, they are determined to find a way to battle the beast within and harness the power of Gigantamaxing for good.