Synopsis

Arriving in Rustboro City with his companions, Ash indulges in a bit of playful souvenir hunting. Soon, Max discovers a shy Poliwag hiding nearby, and the group encounters Roxanne, the instructor at the Pokémon Training School and the Gym Leader of Rustboro. Will this be the place where Ash finally earns his first Gym Battle in Hoenn? And what awaits May? Meanwhile, how will Max navigate the challenges posed by the school bully?