Ash forfeits his gym battle to save Pikachu, but before he can get a rematch, Team Rocket arrives and destabilizes the volcano in an attempt to capture Magmar; the gang must help gym leader Blaine dam the lava before it destroys the entire island.
After hearing about Ash from the Trovita Island gym leader, another trainer seeks him out for a battle; after Pikachu is knocked out, Ash turns to his Charizard, but he struggles to make the unruly Pokémon listen to him.
The gang begins their journey in Johto; Ash arrives in New Bark Town and helps professor Elm recover his Totodile.
Ash and his Charizard meet a new trainer named Casey; after a battle Casey runs away; Team Rocket is waiting for the perfect time to strike.
Ash ask the Heracross for help controling rampaging Pinsir that destroying the forest and protect their home.
On the way to Violet City, Ash encounters a Donphan and it's trainer looking for amberite; Team Rocket would like the Donphan and amberite for themselves.
Rica Matsumoto
Voice
Ikue Ōtani
Mayumi Iizuka
Yûji Ueda
Tomokazu Seki