The School of Hard Knocks

As Ash and our heroes make a brief stop in a darkened woods, they happen upon Joe, a student from Pokémon Tech, being bullied by some older students. The school is a snobby institute, where you graduate instead of earning all your badges through battle. Ash soon battles Giselle, a top student, and her Cubone. After a difficult battle, the valiant Pikachu wins, and Giselle learns that while school provides knowledge, life can also be a powerful teacher.