GC090

==Synopsis==
Justin experiences flashbacks of his very first gym battle.
==Summary==
Justin is ready for his gym battle against Winona, which takes place on an elevates platform above an open battlefield, suited for Flying Pokemon. The battle is set to be 4-on-4.
Justin chooses Plusle to start the battle, and Winona chooses Skarmory. Skarmory opens by spraying the field in Spikes, which will damage Justin's Pokemon upon entry. Plusle builds speed to dodge Skarmory's Steel Wing attaks and land a Spark. Skarmory uses Iron Defense to weaken any subsequent Spark attacks, but Plusle uses a Nuzzle-Electro Ball combination to take Skarmory out of the battle. 
Winona's second Pokemon is her Altaria. Altaria uses Dragon Dance to build speed and dodge Plusle's Spark and Nuzzle attacks. Altaria then reveals its surprusing knowledge of Earthquake. Plusle loses all balance and is knocked into the air by a heavy Sky Attack. Plusle regains balance to fire an Electro Ball, but Altaria dodges and lands a Dragon Breath that defeats Plusle. 
Since Altaria is a Dragon Pokemon, Justin calls on Kirlia second, who is plauged by Spikes. Kirlia lands an unavoidable Disarming Voice to start the battle. Winona has Altaria embrace this and use Dragon Dance in the interim. Kirlia then uses Hypnosis, but Altaira uses Earthquake to force Kirlia to stumble and lose concentration. Kirlia is then immediately defeated by a heavy Sky Attack.
Justin needs Eevee next. Winona's Altaria powers up again with Dragon Dance, but it allows Eevee to land an early Shadow Ball. By learning Last Resort, Eevee no longer has access to Double Team, so they rely on Quick Attack to dodge Altaria's Sky Attacks attacks and strike from behind with Shadow Ball, a tactic learned from Monica and Salazzle. Altaria uses Earthquake to stop Eevee's speed, but Eevee jumps on top of Altaria and hammers heavy Shadow Ball attacks. Altaria eventually shakes off Eevee and blasts him with Dragon Breath. Eevee tries to use Last Resort, but it fails as Justin does not know the full mechanics of the attack. Eevee is struck hard and crashes onto the battlefield. Eevee gets up an prepares an Iron Tail, which collides with Altaria's Sky Attack for an intense collision, Altaria overpowers Eevee, who is rendered unable to battle. 
Justin had planned for Swellow to compete, but goes back on this strategy for Combusken. Altaria uses Earthquake, but Combusken jumps high and pummels Altaria with Double Kick. She continues her strong start by unleashing a Fire Spin, which Altaria meets with Dragon Breath. Fire Spin wins the collision and consumes Altaria, who pushes away the flames with a fourth Dragon Dance. Altaria then rushes in with Sky Attack. Combusken times a Sky Uppercut perfectly, turning Altaria's momentum against her. Altaria has no time to reel in from the attack before Combusken can finally defeat it with Flame Charge. 
Winona's third Pokemon is a Pelipper. Peliper uses Water Pulse repeatedly, but Combusken dodges with great jumping while landing powerful Flame Charge attacks, which also builds Combusken's speed to new heights. When Combusken goes for Sky Uppercut, Pelipper blocks her with Protect. Combusken jumps back and Justin finally realizes the battlefield is covered in water. Winona smilles and commands Hurricane. Pelipper's storm consumes Combusken and absorbs the water from the battlefield to deal twice the damage. As the storm dissipates, Combusken descends and Pelipper swipes her with Aerial Ace. Combusken crashes unable to battle and costing Justin the battle. 
After the battle, Justin thanks Winona for the amazing experience but then walks off to have his Pokemon treated. For the first time, Rachel sees Justin absolutely infuriated over a defeat whereas he is usually very collected even if disappointed. Justin explains that he is furious because Winona completely outclassed and humiliated him.
==Major Events==
*Justin battles Leader Winona and loses
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events (Grand Conquest). 
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Justin
*Rachel
*Winona
*Referee
===Pokemon===
*Eevee (Justin's)
*Combusken (Justin's)
*Kirlia (Justin's)
*Plusle (Justin's)
*Minun (Rachel's)
*Skitty (Rachel's)
*Altaria (Winona's)
*Pelipper (Winona's)
*Skarmory (Winona's)
Category:Grand Conquest
Category:Episodes with Gym Battles