Aboard Lapras, the group follows a news crew to an uninhabited island, where a scientific expedition is underway after the discovery of a fossilized Kabuto. A series of natural disasters place our heroes in mortal danger, with only the power of their Pokemon to help them. What is the secret of the Kabuto, and who wants that secret to remain hidden? 
While riding around the Orange Islands on his Lapras, Ash finds a mysterious message in a bottle, which leads the gang on a new adventure. Ash, Misty and Tracey travel to Sunburst Island, which is famous for its artists and glassblowers. They meet a struggling young shopkeeper who’s seeking inspiration from a legendary crystal Onix. Having been unable to find this special Pokemon, the shopkeeper turns to our heroes. With Tracey and his observational Pokemon on board, they set out to fire up a new friend’s creative drive! 
Just as Ash, Misty, and Tracey set foot on Mandarin Island, Pikachu and Togepi turn against them and join a group of other angry Pokemon. When the misbehaving Pokemon disappear, Officer Jenny arrives and informs them that dozens of Pokemon have been reported missing, including Meowth! Everyone fears a Psychic attack is behind this mystery. Will Jessie and James actually join forces with our heroes? Could they possibly win a battle for the first time? 
Ash, Misty and their new friend, Tracey, are on a new adventure exploring the Orange Islands as Ash sets out to qualify for the Orange League Tournament. After hearing that the Mikan Gym Leader is known as one of the toughest trainers in the Orange Crew, Ash can’t wait for the challenge. He learns that Pokemon battles are run a little differently on the Orange Islands, but he can always rely on his Squirtle to pull them through! 
After picking up the GS Ball from Professor Ivy, Brock decided to stay on the island so Ash and Misty head back home by blimp. Unfortunately, our duo gets double-crossed by Team Rocket once again, and Jigglypuff puts the whole crew to sleep. After another crash landing in the middle of nowhere they meet a new friend named Tracey while trying to help a Lapras that washed up on the beach. 
After making a crash landing onto Valencia Island, our heroes get directions to Professor Ivy’ s laboratory where the mysterious Pokeball is being held. Once at the laboratory, Brock realizes that Professor Ivy and her group of scientists are Pokemon breeders just like him! Suddenly Brock begins to feel at home and thinks about staying for awhile to continue his studies on Pokemon breeding. 
Ash, Brock and Misty prepare for their long journey to Valencia Island to bring back a mysterious Pokeball for Professor Oak. After discovering that the trip will take a month to get there, Ash manages to win a free blimp ride so it will take only a day! Once on board, they realize the blimp is being powered by Team Rocket! And things only get worse from there! 
After battling in the Pokemon League Tournament, Ash and his friends return to Pallet Town for a hero’s welcome. Team Rocket, as usual, ruins the party with another bumbling attempt to steal Pikachu. Professor Oak makes a request for Ash, Brock and Misty to go on another journey to bring back a mysterious looking Pokeball for him. On their way, Ash is in for another surprise when his Pidgeotto evolves into a Pidgeot just in time to save the day! 
It’s the sixth round match at the Pokemon League Competition, and Ash, Misty and Brock are in the stands cheering for their new friend, Richie. When an unfortunate turn of events happens, Ash learns a valuable lesson that he will take with him on the rest of his journey as a Pokemon trainer. Finally, Ash and Richie get to march with the athletes for the closing ceremonies of the Competition where they add a Pokemon League Badge to their cherished collection. 
A twist of fate pits Ash and his new friend, Richie, against each other in the fifth round of the Pokemon League Competition. Both are determined to triumph, but who will emerge victorious? And, can their friendship survive the struggle? Ash and Richie make a promise to each other that because they’re friends they will make this the best Pokemon battle that they’ve ever had. Unfortunately, Team Rocket kidnaps Ash on his way to the tournament and demands he give them Pikachu or he won’t make it to the battle at all. Ash is determined to keep his promise (and his Pikachu), and have the best battle of his life! 
