Synopsis

Continuing their journey toward Sootopolis City, Ash and his companions arrive at a town gripped by animosity towards Absol. The townsfolk lay blame for all their misfortunes upon the Pokémon, fostering deep resentment. Ash and his friends resolve to assist a young boy named Nicky in finding his brother Gordon, who ventured out to unravel the mystery of the Absol's sudden appearance and, perhaps, to understand the Pokémon themselves.