When they arrived at the next city, Serena informs Ash & Co. that there is a special Star Groomer in the city. This groomer has got an apprentice who is having some troubles; the Furfrou she has to groom doesn't approve of her, and just refuses to be groomed. However, when some new groomers come in, and offer to groom the group's Pokémon, things are not what they seem. Will Ash & Co. be able to protect their Pokémon and help the groomer to groom Furfrou?

About to set off to Cyllage City, Ash & Co. decide to stop by Professor Sycamore's laboratory. However, when they get there, they discover that Team Rocket have decided to kidnap him in order to get his research on Mega Evolution. Bonnie & Serena try to investigate and look for Sycamore, but end up captured themselves. Ash & Clemont try to follow, but find a very gluttonous Chespin. Can they rescue Sycamore?