Mysterious Trainer Ashton is a trainer who appears periodically throughout your journey. He acts somewhat as a second rival. Not much is know about him, except that he is an ex-member of Team Gash. You find out later in your journey that he is the 7th Gym leader of the Shoko region.
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Battles
You and your Rival, Opal, will have a double battle with Ashton and Hotaru as a part of the story before your 8th Gym battle in Garnetone Town.
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Battles
You and your Rival, Opal, will have a double battle with Ashton and Hotaru as a part of the story before your 8th Gym battle in Garnetone Town.