Ash and Iris arrive in Striaton City, the location of Unova's first gym. When they arrive in town they meet a boy named Cilan who says he is a Pokémon Connoisseur, someone who is able to test the compatibility between a Pokémon and trainer. He leads them to the Gym where it is revealed that he and his two brothers, Chili and Cress, are all the Gym Leaders of Striaton City. Ash is given the choice of which of the three he would like to battle for his badge. However, Ash decides that he wants to battle all three for his first Gym Battle. The three Gym Leaders accept his request.