Ellie lives with her grandpa
Travon at the Sangi Ranch. She helps her grandpa raise Merriep. She had been trying to help her Denryu perfect its
ThunderPunch when
Ash Ketchum and his friends stopped by the ranch.
Travon wanted to trade in
Ellie's Ampharos at a Pokémon Trade Meet in the neighboring town but
Ellie knew that her Denryu was doing its best and asked to let her watch it a bit longer to help it improve. Her faith in Denryu proved to be well placed as
Ellie's Ampharos fought off Team Rocket and protected the Merriep from being stolen.
Ellie was very grateful to
Iris' Dragonite for it coaching Denryu. She hoped that
Ash Ketchum and his friends would stop by again the next time they were in the area.