Play With Fire:
In a battle that will be the last for either Ash or his opponent, Ash starts things out with his tried and true partner, Pikachu. His opponent counters with Kecleon. Ash's greatest fear in facing this opponent from a faraway land is that she may use more Pokémon - like Kecleon -that he has never before seen much less faced in battle.

Johto Photo Finish:
Having each lost five of their Pokémon, Ash and Harrison continue their battle, each with just one Pokémon remaining. Just when it looks as though Ash has taken control, ending the match with an unstoppable Seismic Toss, Harrison’s Blaziken miraculously rises again to its feet. The two Pokémon face off for one last stand.

Gotta Catch Ya Later!:
As Ash and friends make a last stop before returning to his hometown, Misty receives an urgent message calling her home to assist her sisters in their Pokémon Gym. As Brock has also received a letter informing him that business at home requires his presence, these three friends and long-time travel companions must part ways.

HOENN ALONE
Ash's plan to get off to a fresh start by beginning his new journey with only Pikachu backfires when Team Rocket stowaways on the ferry taking him to the Hoenn Region. Team Rocket captures Pikachu while Ash sleeps, and Ash is left with no Pokémon to fight back. On their way off the ship, Team Rocket causes enough damage that the ship must stop in a nearby port for quick repairs. This gives Ash a few precious hours to recover his best friend.