Ep 28. As Cold as Pryce

As Cold as Pryce is the twenty-eighth episode of the fifth season of Pokémon the Series, and it follows Ash and his friends as they arrive in Mahogany Town, where they hope to compete in the local Gym Battle. However, they soon discover that the Gym Leader -- Pryce -- is an extremely tough opponent who has never lost a battle, and his specialty is Ice-type Pokémon. Despite this challenge, Ash and his friends are determined to defeat Pryce and earn their next Gym badge.

The episode begins with Ash and his friends arriving in Mahogany Town, where they immediately head to the Gym to sign up for the battle. They are greeted by a young girl named Niki, who tells them that they will have to wait until the next day to compete, as Pryce is currently out of town. Ash and his friends decide to spend the night in Mahogany Town, and they explore the area, hoping to find some clues about Pryce's Pokémon.

As they wander through the town, they see a group of people gathered around a lake, where they witness a strange phenomenon: the lake is frozen solid, despite the fact that it is not winter. The locals explain that this happens every year, and that it is caused by Pryce's powerful Ice-type Pokémon.

Ash and his friends are intrigued by this and decide to investigate further. They meet a scientist named Sebastian, who is studying the frozen lake, and he tells them that the only way to defeat Pryce is to understand the science behind his Ice-type moves. He invites them to a lecture he is giving the next day, where he will share his research about the effects of cold on Pokémon.

The next day, Ash and his friends attend Sebastian's lecture and learn about the different ways that cold can affect Pokémon, including slowing down their movements and lowering their body temperature. Armed with this knowledge, they feel more confident about their chances of defeating Pryce.

Finally, the day of the Gym Battle arrives, and Ash and his friends face off against Pryce. It is a fierce battle, with Pryce's powerful Ice-type moves causing their Pokémon to slow down and weaken. However, Ash and his friends are able to use the strategies they learned from Sebastian's lecture to fight back, and they manage to defeat Pryce and earn their next Gym badge.

As Cold as Pryce is a thrilling episode that showcases the power of science and strategy in Pokémon battles. It is also a great example of how Ash and his friends never give up, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges. For fans of the series, this episode is a must-watch, as it showcases some of the most exciting and intense battles of the entire season.