FJ010

==Synopsis==
Justin meets his first rival.
==Summary==
Justin has reached the top of Bellsprout Tower and intends to battle the Elder Sage, but he is locked in battle against another trainer, who defeats the elder.
Justin formally meets the Elder and the trainer, Andrew. The Elder notes that his Pokemon are unable to battle and his "reserves" are not suited for inexperienced trainers. He proposes that Andrew and Justin battle. Andrew comes across as cold but he agrees since his Pokemon are ready to keep battling. The trainers shake hands and begin.
Justin's first Pokemon for the battle is Sentret. Sentret's main tactic in battle is to use Dig, but it cannot use Dig in the tower, so he must put his energy into active evasion against Chikorita's Razor Leaf and Vine Whip attacks. He lands some strong hits with Tackle, but Chikorita rams a Tackle right back. With Sentret down, Chikorita wraps him in vines and defeats Sentret with Razor Leaf. 
Justin recalls Sentret and intends to send Eevee into battle, but Totodile, who had followed Justin up the tower, jumps to battle for Justin instead. Having seen Totodile battle, Justin allows it, but Andrew openly criticizes Justin choosing a Pokemon with a type disadvantage. 
Chikorita stars the battle with Razor Leaf, which Totodile blasts away with Water Gun. He then uses another Water Gun, which Chikorita stops with Vine Whip. She continues to fling her Vine Whip, and Totodile bites it, causing Chikorita significant pain. Chikorita flings her vines, trying to make Totodile let go, but Totodile only clamps harder as he shifts into Ice Fang that freezes Chikora's vine, and she cannot retract them. Totodile then lands a heavy Water Gun, which defeats the Grass-Type. 
Andrew calls his partner Pokemon, Aipom to battle next. Andrew has Aipom keep her distance from Totodile's powerful teeth with long-range attacks. Aipom lands a powerful Swift and dodges Water Gun with Double Team. Totodile cannot find the real Aipom, and he is struck with Swift. Instead of waiting for a frontal attack, Justin has Totodile attacks Aipom, lunging toward him with Bite. Aipom easily dodges Totodile transitions into Water Gun, blasting Aipom. Totodile follows up with Ice Fang, but Aipon dodges. Totodile ultimately bites the floor and the residual water from Water Gun is frozen, making an icy film across the field. Aipom slips and across the ice, allowing Totodile to blast Aipom with another Water Gun and defeat her. 
Justin wins the battle, and Andrew is very upset until he notices a necklace around Totodile's neck, the Mystic Water, which was enhancing Totodile's Water Gun. Andrew is still a good sport in defeat, shaking Justin's hand but intends to train his Pokemon to be ready for the benefits of held items. Andrew thanks the Sages for their time and leaves. 
After the battle Totodile is in great spirits, celebrating in a dance. He is distracted, allowing Justin to finally capture the small Pokemon, at least in his arms. Justin departs from the Sages as well. He treats his Pokemon, including Totodile, at the Pokemon Center. Justin prevents Totodile from fleeing this time. Furthermore, he asks Totodile to help him in his gym battle against Falkner.
==Major Events==
*Justin battles and defeats Andrew, and they become rivals
**Totodile intervenes in the battle, and Justin commands him
**Totodile is revealed to know Ice Fang
*Justin captures Totodile after the battle
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events (First Journey). 
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Justin
*Andrew
*Li
*Sages
===Pokemon===
*Eevee (Justin's)
*Totodile (Wild)
*Sentret (Justin's)
*Aipom (Andrew's)
*Chikorita (Andrew's)
*Gastly (Li's)
*Bellsprout (Sage's; multiple)
*Hoothoot (Sage's; multiple)
Category:First Journey
Category:Episodes focusing on Andrew