| In ''[[Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'', [[Ash]] and co. arrived at the Sunyshore Gym and found a machine offering free gym badges. Frustrated, Ash tried to break into the gym, but the machine ended up picking him up. However, [[Flint (Elite four)|Flint]] came to the rescue and released Ash. They went to find [[Volkner]] in the Sunyshore Tower, who did not having the will to continue his role as a [[Gym Leader]]. However, after seeing Flint and Ash battle, he regained his enthusiasm and decided to battle Ash. In DP166, Ash's match against Volkner was suspended due to a power outage. Team Rocket, who in ''Flint Sparks the Fire!''had decided to steal the Sunyshore Tower, successfully stole it in ''[[The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]''. After the event, The Gym and Tower were both damaged. Volkner promised to contact Ash once the Gym was rebuilt. In ''[[The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!]]'', Ash returned to the Sunyshore Gym to have an official battle with Volkner. After the battle, Volkner awarded Ash the Beacon badge and promised to cheer him on in the Sinnoh League. | | In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire]]'', Ash and co. arrived in Sunyshore Gym to find a machine offering a gym badge without the battle. Frustrated, Ash tries to break into the gym, but the machine ends up picking him up. However, Flint comes to the rescue and releases Ash. They went to find Volkner in the Sunyshore Tower and not having the will to continue his role as a Gym Leader. However, after seeing Flint and Ash battle, he regained his enthusiasm and decided to battle Ash. In DP166, Ash's match against Volkner is suspended due to power outage. Team Rocket back in DP165 decided to steal the Sunyshore Tower and successfully did it in DP166. After the event, The Gym and Tower have been damaged and Volkner promises to contact Ash when the Gym is rebuilt. Soon, in DP179, Ash returned to the Sunyshore Gym to have a rematch with Volkner. After the battle, Volkner awarded Ash with the Beacon badge and promises to cheer him on in the Sinnoh League. |