When Team Rocket steals the spotlight during the Dug-Leo show, Ash, Pikachu, and their friends must work to get the band back together.

"Ash thinks it's cool that Chikorita has joined his Pokémon team. But the newest member of his Pokémon squad is jealous of Pikachu! So Chikorita takes off -- on a journey way beyond the Poké Ball. And that could be very dangerous! Will Pikachu and Ash find Chikorita before Team Rocket gets their paws on the Grass-type Pokémon?" -- Back cover.

Ash realizes he must step in and protect the Johto Region's wild Ledyba, Hoppip, and Wooper from Team Rocket's attempts to exploit them.

Charizard can only get stronger if it leaves Ash -- forever. But that means Ash has no Fire-type Pokemon at all. Have his dreams of becoming a Pokémon Master gone up in flames?

"What's bugging Ash? Ash heads to Azalea Town to battle for the Hive Badge. But first he has to finish a top-secret mission for Professor Oak. The mysteries of the GS Ball are about to be revealed -- or are they? Along the way, Brock catches a new Pokémon and Team Rocket messes things up again. Then Ash finally faces off for his second Johto League badge. Will he squish Bugsy's swarm of Bug-type Pokémon? Or will he suffer the sting of defeat?" --...

Ash is back and more determined than ever to be a Pokémon Master! Now he's teamed up with a new friend, Goh, who wants to collect every Pokémon from every region! Ash takes part in the Pokémon World Coronation Series to further his plans to become a Pokémon Master! Meanwhile, Goh and his new partner Raboot continue to strengthen their bond. But will Raboot be willing to help Goh catch one of every type of Pokémon?!

X was a Pokémon Trainer child prodigy. He hated being in the spotlight, so he took to hiding in his room and avoiding everyone -- including his best friend Y. But now a surprise attack has brought X out of hiding! The Legendary Pokémon Xerneas has transformed into a great tree, and whoever can possess it will also be in control of immense power! Meanwhile, Trainer Korrina has lost her battle, as well as her Key Stone. Feeling responsible for Korrina's...

"When Ash Ketchum oversleeps on his tenth birthday, he ends up with a stubborn Pikachu instead of the first partner Pokm̌on he wanted! But after a rocky start, Ash and Pikachu become close friends and true partners, and when they catch a rare glimpse of the Legendary Pokm̌on Ho-Oh in flight, they make plans to seek it out together, guided by the Rainbow Wing it leaves behind. Trainers Verity and Sorrel join Ash on his journey." --

The story of Koko, a young boy raised by Pokémon, and the creation of a new bond between humans and Pokémon.