Satoshi, Kasumi, and Takeshi encounter a Tunbear that is unable to control its powers. Satoshi aids Tunbear and successfully teaches it how to use its moves effectively.

While Satoshi and his friends are taking a break, Team Rocket suddenly appears and unsuccessfully steals Pikachu. The trio is sent blasting off along with Pikachu, but him and Nyarth become separated from their respective groups and are forced to work with each other to find Satoshi and Team Rocket.