Ash searches far and wide for new Pokémon to battle and catch. But the Pokémon in the Johto Region are super strong. Ash and Pikachu face a trainer with a fierce Scizor, but they also win the trust of a pack of wild Houndour. Then Ash tries to catch a Noctowl --- a rare Pokémon with special powers. Can Ash stand up to the challenge? --- Adapted by Tracey West