English Official Summary

As Ash enters the Hearthome Gym for his Gym Challenge, he collides with a blond Trainer in a hurry! The Trainer races off down the street, leaving his badge case behind. Then Fantina emerges from the Gym and explains that she's been battling all day—the blond Trainer was her latest (unsuccessful) challenger, and her Pokémon need a break. Ash's battle will have to wait until tomorrow, so he heads to the Pokémon Center and runs into the mystery Trainer yet again. The Trainer's name is Barry and Paul is his personal idol. With taste like that, he rubs Ash and his friends the wrong way—then challenges Ash to a battle, too. But Barry left his Poké Balls in storage at a very suspicious-looking stand in the middle of town. Fantina stops by on her way to the store, and she even thinks there's something odd about this new Pokémon storage. Sure enough, it's all a Team Rocket scam! But between Fantina, Barry, and our heroes, Team Rocket doesn't stand a chance. When James hears Barry and his Empoleon even beat Gardenia, he's happy to hear that Gardenia taught Drain Punch to his Cacnea. The news makes blasting off much more bearable! With Team Rocket out of the picture, Barry and Ash can finally battle. Like Paul, Barry believes that finding strong Pokémon is the key to victory—he's not interested in bonding with his Pokémon. The true test will be his 3-on-3 battle with Ash, however. First up, Barry's Staraptor vs. Ash's Chimchar. Chimchar uses Dig to dodge Staraptor's attacks, then knocks it out. Barry's Roserade defeats Chimchar, but Gliscor goes hand-to-hand with Roserade for a double knock-out! Now Pikachu takes on Empoleon, and the bond between Ash and Pikachu helps them come back from behind to beat Empoleon with Electric-type attacks. Barry isn't impressed, but he's willing to stick around and see Ash's Gym challenge tomorrow—which means Ash can't afford to lose against Fantina!

French Official Summary

La veille du combat de Sacha contre Kiméra à l'Arène d'Unionpolis, un nouveau rival vient défier notre héro.

German Official Summary

Ashs langersehnter Rückkampf gegen Lamina in der Herzhofen-Arena steht kurz bevor, als plötzlich ein neuer Rivale auftaucht und unseren Helden herausfordert!

Italian Official Summary

Quando Ash sta entrando nella Palestra di Cuoripoli, si scontra con un Allenatore biondo che va davvero di fretta! L'Allenatore si dilegua in strada, dopo aver lasciato dietro di sé il suo contenitore delle Medaglie.

Portuguese Official Summary

Na véspera da tão aguardada revanche de Ash contra Fantina no Ginásio de Hearthome, um confiante novo rival aparece de repente para desafiar nosso herói!

Finnish Official Summary

Ashin pitkään odotetun Fantinan kanssa Hearthomen salilla käytävän uusintaottelun aattona saapuu itsevarma, uusi kilpakumppani haastamaan sankarimme!

Spanish Latin America Official Summary

En la víspera de la muy esperada revancha de Ash contra Fantina en el Gimnasio Corazonada, un nuevo y confiado rival aparece de repente para retar a nuestro héroe.

Spanish Official Summary

Cuando Ash entra en el Gimnasio Corazón para su reto en el Gimnasio, ¡se choca con un Entrenador rubio que va con prisa! El Entrenador sale corriendo a la calle y se olvida su cofre de Medallas.

English Great Britian Official Summary

As Ash enters the Hearthome Gym for his Gym Challenge, he collides with a blond Trainer in a hurry! The Trainer races off down the street, leaving his badge case behind. Then Fantina emerges from the Gym and explains that she's been battling all day—the blond Trainer was her latest (unsuccessful) challenger, and her Pokémon need a break. Ash's battle will have to wait until tomorrow, so he heads to the Pokémon Center and runs into the mystery Trainer yet again. The Trainer's name is Barry and Paul is his personal idol. With taste like that, he rubs Ash and his friends the wrong way—then challenges Ash to a battle, too. But Barry left his Poké Balls in storage at a very suspicious-looking stand in the middle of town. Fantina stops by on her way to the store, and she even thinks there's something odd about this new Pokémon storage. Sure enough, it's all a Team Rocket scam! But between Fantina, Barry, and our heroes, Team Rocket doesn't stand a chance. When James hears Barry and his Empoleon even beat Gardenia, he's happy to hear that Gardenia taught Drain Punch to his Cacnea. The news makes blasting off much more bearable! With Team Rocket out of the picture, Barry and Ash can finally battle. Like Paul, Barry believes that finding strong Pokémon is the key to victory—he's not interested in bonding with his Pokémon. The true test will be his 3-on-3 battle with Ash, however. First up, Barry's Staraptor vs. Ash's Chimchar. Chimchar uses Dig to dodge Staraptor's attacks, then knocks it out. Barry's Roserade defeats Chimchar, but Gliscor goes hand-to-hand with Roserade for a double knock-out! Now Pikachu takes on Empoleon, and the bond between Ash and Pikachu helps them come back from behind to beat Empoleon with Electric-type attacks. Barry isn't impressed, but he's willing to stick around and see Ash's Gym challenge tomorrow—which means Ash can't afford to lose against Fantina!

Russian Official Summary

Входя в спортзал города Хартхоум, где его ждет поединок, Эш сталкивается с белокурым тренером, который куда-то спешит! Тренер стремглав мчится по улице, уронив свой футляр для значков.

Dutch Official Summary

Wanneer Ash de Hearthome Gym betreedt voor zijn gymgevecht, botst hij tegen een blonde Trainer die haast heeft. De Trainer rent de straat uit en heeft zijn badgedoosje laten liggen.

Norwegian Official Summary

På kvelden for Ash sin omkamp mot Fantina ved Hearthome Gym, som han har ventet så lenge på, dukker det plutselig opp en selvsikker ny rival for å utfordre vår helt!

Swedish Official Summary

På kvällen innan Ashs efterlängtade revansch-match mot Fantina i Hearthome City-gymmet, dyker plötsligt en ny och självsäker rival upp och utmanar vår hjälte!

Danish Official Summary

Lige op til Ashes længe ventede omkamp mod Fantina i Hearthome-salen dukker en selvsikker ny rival pludselig op og udfordrer vor helt!