GC085

==Synopsis==
The Pokemon Rangers of the Battle Pike Battle Tent prove the toughest comeptition. 
==Summary==
Rachel sends in Marshtomp second. Since Marshtomp is not a Normal-Type, Aipom can flinch him with Astonish. Rachel has Marshtomp spray the field in mud with Mud Shot, so Aipom cannot gather her footing. Marshtomp easily slides on the mud and lands a Rock Smash. Aipom tries his Swift defense again, which Marshtomp stops with Water Pledge. A Rock Smash wins Rachel the battle. 
Andrew sends a Breloom into battle as his second Pokemon, and Breloom knows Spore, putting Marshtomp to sleep and prey to a double effective Giga Drain. Marshtomp barely surives the attack, and his Torrent ability triggers also awakening him. He unleashes a massive Water Pledge that explodes on Breloom. Marshtomp then uses Mud Shot, but Breloom accelerates with Mach Punch, dodging the mud and striking Marshtomp in the gut to knock him out and win Andrew the battle. 
Despite the loss, Rachel thinks she battled very well and congratulates Andrew, wishing him the best. Monica is in the last battle and she advances to the second round as well.
On the second day of competition, Justin notices four of the Top 8, including Monica, consist of Pokemon Rangers. A lot of the rangers in the area take the three-day weekend off to compete in the monthly Battle Tents.
Justin battles Jackson. He calls on Eevee, who defeats Jackson's Seviper, but he loses to Jackson's recently evolved Unfezant. Justin calls on Swellow to test its new strengths, this time against a Flying-Type, and he wins, advancing Justin to the quarterfinals. 
Andrew uses the same combination of Aipom and Breloom againt Pokemon Ranger Jenna, who commands  Grumpic and a Lombre. 
Andre faces Carlos in a battle between their Manectric, which Andre's wins since it has the Lightningrod ability while Carlos' has the Static ability. Using all that build power, Manectric easily defeats Carlos' Nuzleaf next to advance to the semifinals. 
Monica faces Wilton who opens the battle with Hariyama. Monica chooses Girafarig, who easily defeats Hariyama and defeals heavy damage to Wilton's Fletchinder but ultimately falls. Girafarig's effects allow Monica's Sableye to seal a powerful win. 
On the third and final day of competition, Justin faces Monica in the first semifinal. Justin opens the battle with Combusken and Monica uses Girafarig, putting Justin at a disadvantage. Girafarig proves very agile, dodging a Fire Spin to land a Double Hit. Combusken jumps right back into battle to land strike Girafarig with Fire Spin and Double Kick. When Combusken goes in for Flame Charge, Girafarig uses Zen Headbutt, which flinches Combusken, stopping her attack and forcing her to suffer a heavy blow. The episode ends with Combusken and Girafarig firing Fire Spin and Psybeam, respectively. 
==Major Events==
*Rachel's Marshtomp is revealed to have the Torrent ability
*Andrew is revealed to have captured a Breloom
*Andrew defeats Rachel to advance to the second round of the Battle Pike Battle Tent tournament
*Monica advances to the second round
*Justin, Andrew, Andre, and Monica advance to the semifinals
*Justin and Monica begin their semifinal
For a list of all major events in this anime, please see Major Events (Grand Conquest). 
==Characters==
===Humans===
*Justin
*Rachel
*Andrew
*Connor
*Andre
*Monica
*Jackson
*Catherine
*Jenna
*Robert
*Steve
*Portia
*Wilton
*Phil
*Nob
*Timothy
*Nurse Joy
*Civilians
*Audience
===Pokemon===
*Eevee (Justin's)
*Combusken (Justin's)
*Plusle (Justin's)
*Swellow (Justin's)
*Marshtomp (Rachel's)
*Minun (Rachel's)
*Skitty (Rachel's)
*Aipom (Andrew's)
*Breloom (Andrew's)
*Manectric (Andre's)
*Girafarig (Monica's)
*Sableye (Monica's)
Category:Grand Conquest