Ash's Gligar makes its battling debut but is quickly defeated by Paul's Gliscor. Ash then sends out Chimchar to face Paul's powerful Ursaring.
In this episode, Ash and his friends encounter Ash's rival, , once again. Seeking to prove how much they have grown, Ash challenges Paul to a battle. Ash's Gligar makes its battling debut but is
activates a uniquely powerful but uncontrollable version of its Blaze ability. Seeking to prove how much they have grown,
During the intense fight, Chimchar's Blaze ability is triggered. Unlike previous activations, the power is so immense that Chimchar loses control and goes on a blind rampage, attacking everything in sight—including Ash and Team Rocket. Unlike previous activations, the power is so immense
Ash refuses to let go of Chimchar, even as it bites him in its fury. His unwavering trust eventually calms Chimchar down, ending the rampage. Major Events
agrees to a future rematch only after Ash learns to control Chimchar's power.