Pokemon Season 12 - Episode 581 – Pursuing a Lofty Goal!

Ash, Dawn, and Brock arrived at Wind Town where they learned of a PokéRinger competition. Ash decided to enter it with his Staravia. He later found out that Paul was also entering the competition with his Honchkrow. James also decided to enter, borrowing Jessie's Yanmega. Eventually, Ash and Paul faced off in the finals where the two Trainer's Flying-type Pokémon battled it out. Paul's Honchkrow got the upper hand until Ash's Staravia evolved into Staraptor and learned Close Combat. Ash defeated Paul for the first time and won the PokéRinger competition.