Ep 9. Maxxed Out!

In Pokemon season 7 episode 9 titled "Maxxed Out!", Ash and his friends arrive at a new town and stumble upon a Pokemon battle competition. Max, Ash's younger companion, decides to enter the competition but quickly becomes discouraged when he realizes he's the youngest and least experienced competitor.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket also shows up to the competition with the intention of stealing all the participating Pokemon. As the competition progresses, Max meets a fellow contestant named Tommy who shares his passion for Pokemon battles. Together, they team up and work to overcome their opponents, including a pair of skilled and arrogant trainers.

Max faces off against the arrogant trainers and their powerful Pokemon. With encouragement from his friends, he decides to use a strategy he learned from his father, Norman, to turn the battle around. However, in doing so, he risks losing control of his emotions and pushes himself to the limit.

At the same time, Ash and his other friend, May, try to take down Team Rocket and foil their plan to steal the Pokemon. The two groups engage in a battle, but just when it seems like Team Rocket has the upper hand, the town's Officer Jenny arrives to save the day and apprehend the villains.

In the end, Max and Tommy both make it to the final round of the competition. However, they soon realize that they have to face each other to determine the winner. Despite their friendship, they both give it their all in a heated battle. The final match showcases both of their skills, and the winner is ultimately determined in an unexpected twist.

"Maxxed Out!" is a feel-good and action-packed episode that highlights the importance of perseverance and teamwork in Pokemon battles. Fans of the series will enjoy the intense battles and the heartwarming moments between the characters.