Ep 42. A Meditite Fight!

Ash and his friends arrive in a new town, where they find out that a big martial arts tournament is happening soon. Ash decides to enter but realizes that there's a catch - he needs to find a partner who is a suitable match for him. Brock offers to team up with him, but their sizes are so different that they can't synchronize their movements. Instead, May decides to enter the tournament with Ash.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket plans to steal Meditite, a rare and powerful Pokémon that only a skilled trainer can catch. They plan to use it to win the tournament and become famous. Jessie and James disguise themselves and enter the tournament, hoping to catch Meditite.

Ash and May train hard, but they find it difficult to synchronize their movements too. They meet a young girl named Shauna, who trains with her Meditite every day. Shauna challenges Ash and May to a battle, to test their skills. During the battle, Ash and May realize that they need to improve their teamwork and communication skills if they want to win the tournament.

Team Rocket also enters the battle but is defeated by a Meditite belonging to a skilled trainer named Shauna. Ash and May realize that they need to find a way to catch Meditite, as it can help them win the tournament.

The next day, the tournament starts. Ash and May face tough opponents, but they manage to win their first few battles. They then face Shauna and her Meditite, who prove to be very strong. Ash and May fight hard, but they struggle to coordinate their movements and tactics. Meditite proves to be a formidable opponent, as it can use Mind Reader to predict Ash and May's moves.

In the end, Ash and May manage to catch Meditite, which helps them win the battle. They also realize that Meditite is more than just a powerful Pokémon - it's also a great friend and companion. Shauna congratulates them and asks them to join her at her dojo, where they can train together.

Ash and May decide to take up Shauna's offer. They go to her dojo and train with her Meditite every day. They learn new techniques and improve their teamwork and communication skills. They also become good friends with Shauna and her Meditite.

The episode ends with Ash and May entering the final round of the tournament, where they are scheduled to face a very powerful opponent. They are nervous but confident, and they know that with their improved skills and Meditite by their side, they can win the tournament.