Ep 39. Reunion Battles in Nimbasa!

As Ash and his friends continue their journey through the Unova region, they arrive in Nimbasa City where they meet up with old friends and former rivals. Excited to see each other again, they decide to have a series of reunion battles to see how much they've improved since their last encounters.

First up is Ash battling his friend and rival Trip. Both trainers have come a long way since their last battle and it's clear that they both have strong Pokémon teams. The battle is intense and both trainers are determined to come out on top, but in the end, it's Ash who emerges victorious.

Next up is Cilan's former gym leader rival, Burgundy. She challenges Cilan to a battle, determined to finally defeat him and prove herself as a strong trainer. Cilan agrees to the battle and both trainers choose their Pokémon. The battle is close, but in the end, it's Cilan who is declared the winner.

Meanwhile, Iris has her own reunion battle with Georgia, her fierce rival from the rival academy. Iris is determined to show Georgia how much she has improved since their last battle. The battle is tough, with both trainers putting up a good fight. However, it's Iris who finally emerges victorious.

Finally, their friend and rival Bianca shows up, eager to have a reunion battle with both Ash and Iris. Despite her enthusiasm, her inexperience shows and she struggles to keep up with Ash and Iris. However, Bianca refuses to give up and continues to battle until the very end.

Overall, the reunion battles in Nimbasa City were an exciting and intense experience for Ash and his friends. It was a chance to catch up with old friends and rivals, as well as to see how much they had all improved as trainers. It was a great reminder of the bonds that had been formed during their journeys together.