Synopsis

The heroes resolved to make a stop at Professor Birch’s laboratory. News that Professor Oak would be joining them there prompted Ash and Brock to offer their company, intending to escort Oak to the lab alongside Birch. Professor Oak arrived by cart, where he was greeted by May and Max, the latter visibly thrilled to see him. Soon after, Team Rocket seized Birch and Oak's Pokémon, and with a shared resolve, May, Max, and Professor Oak set off to retrieve them.