After retrieving the medicine from the Cianwood City pharmacy so that it can be delivered to Jasmine and Amphy, Ash and his friends head to the Cianwood Gym. There, Ash challenges the gym leader Chuck and his Fighting Pokemon in order to win a Storm Badge.
Tropes:
- Big Eater: Especially when it comes to "Pokémon Power Food", served with a side of Large Ham.Chuck: And now we EAT! EAT! EAT!
- Bruiser with a Soft Center: Chuck and his Machoke are both manly martial artists...who share a tearful Man Hug over their mutual strength.
- Happily Married: Chuck and his wife.
- Large Ham: Chuck is voiced by Dan Green, after all.
- Macho Masochism: Downplayed, but Chuck psyches himself up by having Machoke pound on his chest. Ash picks it up and has Bayleef use Body Slam on him.
- Pop-Culture Pun Episode Title: The title is one to The Village People's "Macho Man".
- Stout Strength: Chuck is a very strong man, but being overweight, his stamina is somewhat lacking.
- Throw the Dog a Bone: Team Rocket doesn't get blasted off this time around and instead get to enjoy a good meal courtesy of Chuck's wife.
