English Official Summary

Ash and his friends are in Cianwood City with Janina, an apprentice at the Olivine Gym. Janina picks up medicine for Olivine Gym Leader Jasmine's ailing Ampharos and returns to Olivine while Ash plans to challenge the Cianwood Gym. Before he does, though, he goes to investigate a man and a Machoke who are sparring on the beach. The man happily orders everyone to the Cianwood Gym—he's none other than Chuck, the Cianwood Gym Leader! Ash's challenge is accepted and a 2-on-2 Gym battle begins. Chuck starts with a Poliwrath; Pikachu should have the advantage as an Electric-type, but it's defeated by Poliwrath's physical strength and Double-Slap attack. Ash counters with Bayleef, using its type advantage to beat Poliwrath, so Chuck sends in his Machoke. In the meantime, Team Rocket sneaks into the Gym and gobbles up an unattended meal. They're spotted by Chuck's wife, who mistakes them for students and assigns them to chores. Back at the battle, Bayleef doesn't appear to be making headway. It uses Vine Whip to grab Machoke's arms, starting a tug-of-war, and Ash wants Bayleef to tough it out for a face-to-face battle with Machoke. Machoke reels Bayleef in, but Bayleef turns it around and knocks out Machoke, winning Ash the Storm Badge! Since Jasmine still isn't ready to battle yet, Ash takes up Chuck's suggestion of a detour through the Whirl Islands. Chuck's wife gives them a free ferry pass and our heroes are on their way!

Italian Official Summary

Ash e i suoi amici sono a Fiorlisopoli in compagnia di Janina, un'allieva della Palestra di Olivinopoli.

Portuguese Official Summary

Após pegar remédios na Cidade de Cianwood, nossos heróis descobrem que o Líder de Ginásio local está treinando duro com seu Machoke. É só questão de tempo antes de Ash resolver enfrentar o Pokémon Tipo-Lutador de Chuck.

Spanish Latin America Official Summary

Tras recibir medicina en Ciudad Orquídea, nuestros héroes descubren que el Líder de Gimnasio está entrenando duro con su Machoke. ¡Es cuestión de tiempo para que Ash decida enfrentarse con los Pokémon tipo Pelea de Chuck!

Spanish Official Summary

Ash y sus amigos están en Ciudad Orquídea con Sachiko, una aprendiz del Gimnasio Olivo.

English Great Britian Official Summary

Ash and his friends are in Cianwood City with Janina, an apprentice at the Olivine Gym. Janina picks up medicine for Olivine Gym Leader Jasmine's ailing Ampharos and returns to Olivine while Ash plans to challenge the Cianwood Gym. Before he does, though, he goes to investigate a man and a Machoke who are sparring on the beach. The man happily orders everyone to the Cianwood Gym—he's none other than Chuck, the Cianwood Gym Leader! Ash's challenge is accepted and a 2-on-2 Gym battle begins. Chuck starts with a Poliwrath; Pikachu should have the advantage as an Electric-type, but it's defeated by Poliwrath's physical strength and Double-Slap attack. Ash counters with Bayleef, using its type advantage to beat Poliwrath, so Chuck sends in his Machoke. In the meantime, Team Rocket sneaks into the Gym and gobbles up an unattended meal. They're spotted by Chuck's wife, who mistakes them for students and assigns them to chores. Back at the battle, Bayleef doesn't appear to be making headway. It uses Vine Whip to grab Machoke's arms, starting a tug-of-war, and Ash wants Bayleef to tough it out for a face-to-face battle with Machoke. Machoke reels Bayleef in, but Bayleef turns it around and knocks out Machoke, winning Ash the Storm Badge! Since Jasmine still isn't ready to battle yet, Ash takes up Chuck's suggestion of a detour through the Whirl Islands. Chuck's wife gives them a free ferry pass and our heroes are on their way!

Dutch Official Summary

Nadat ze het medicijn voor Ampharos in Cianwood City hebben gehaald, ontdekken onze helden de Gym Leader die hard traint met zijn Machoke. Het duurt niet lang voordat Ash besluit te vechten met Chuck’s Vechtsoort Pokémon!

French Official Summary

Sacha et ses amis se trouvent dans la ville d'Irisia avec Janina, une apprentie de l'Arène d'Oliville.

German Official Summary

Ash und seine Freunde sind mit Janina in Anemonia City angekommen. Janina setzt in der Arena von Oliviana City ihre Ausbildung fort.