Ep 29. Crowning the Scalchop King!

Ash and his friends head to the Scalchop Island, where they come across a competition that features a unique challenge. The island's king invites all trainers to take part in a tournament where the winner will be crowned the Scalchop King. The challenge involves catching Claunchers and battling with them, but there's a catch; trainers have to use a special scalchop that the Claunchers have grown on their body.

As the tournament begins, the Claunchers attack ferociously. Ash teams up with his friends to catch and train a Clauncher. With the help of Clemont's inventions, they manage to succeed in their mission, but they face stiff competition as they progress to the next round.

Ash and his friends make it to the final round where they face off against the island's strongest trainers. In the final battle, Ash's Clauncher and the opponent's Clawitzer fight fiercely, using their scalchops to deliver powerful attacks. Despite a tough fight, Ash emerges victorious, and he's crowned the Scalchop King.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has been secretly observing the tournament, and they come up with a plan to steal the scalchops of the winning trainers. They sneak into the king's laboratory, where they attempt to steal the scalchops from Ash and his friends. However, they are thwarted by Clemont's inventions and Pikachu's electric attacks.

The king is pleased with Ash's victory, and he rewards him with a rare and powerful Water-type Pokemon. Ash and his friends leave Scalchop Island with new friends and memories of their exciting adventure.