Ash, Cilan and Iris continue their path to Nimbasa City. However, they meet Stephan, a man who constantly trains. Ash then asks for a battle with Stephan, to which he agrees.
Ash sends his Oshawott out, while Stephan his Blitzle. Joltik attacks Oshawott, and as Oshawott attempts to block the attack, his Scalchop disappears and the attacks shocks Oshawott! Oshawott is desperate to find the shell, so Stephan gives time for Ash to find the shell. Iris' Axew finds a bottle cap, but Oshawott isn't satisfied. Oshawott himself finds something that conducts electricity - Joltik. Iris finds some fruit...