proving his skills have only improved in Ash's absence. It’s always great to see old characters like Brock and Misty return, so the episode is noteworthy for that alone. Brock’s mastery of ...

and it sometimes takes a while for Misty and Brock's lessons to sink in. Still, they undoubtedly contributed a lot to Ash's character growth. Ash goes from not understanding why Misty would be ...