"Ash thinks it's cool that Chikorita has joined his Poké́mon team. But the newest member of his Poké́mon squad is jealous of Pikachu! So Chikorita takes off--on a journey way beyond the Poké́ Ball. And that could be very dangerous! Will Pikachu and Ash find Chikorita before Team Rocket gets their paws on the Grass-type Poké́mon?"--Back cover.

Ash realizes he must step in and protect the Johto Region's wild Ledyba, Hoppip, and Wooper from Team Rocket's attempts to exploit them.

Ash works on a project for Professor Oak before he travels to Azalea Town.