Ash and friends are still in Fennel Valley awaiting the return of Brandon so Ash can battle him once more. They are also waiting for a special delivery from Professor Oak’s Lab. Professor Oak runs out of the Pokémon Center to where everyone is standing and hands Ash a Pokéball. He calls out his Bulbasaur from it and everyone is happy to see it. Just then, Officer Jenny rides up in her motorcycle, Squirtle riding in the sidecar. Brock goes crazy once again and, once again, Max grabs him by the ear and drags him off. Ash comments that there’s just one more left and Charizard appears out of the sky. He greets Ash and Pikachu with a Flamethrower.

With everyone assembled outside, May calls out her Squirtle and Ash’s uses Water Gun on it to suspend it in the air. May’s returns fire at Ash’s and they are very happy to be together again. Brock hands Ash his backpack for a camping trip, saying that everything is ready. Professor Oak tells everyone that Ash will be spending the night in the wilderness, just like he did the very first night he was on his journey. Nurse Joy hands Ash a box of homemade cookies for his trip. Charizard uses Flamethrower on Ash and his Pokémon one more time and they head out.

In a clearing in the mountains, Ash tells Bulbasaur to use Razor Leaf on a pile of logs, splitting them all in half. Pikachu, Charizard, and Bulbasaur all catch one half of a log, and Squirtle, not paying any attention, gets hit on the head by the half it was supposed to catch. They make a square on the ground with the logs and Ash has Squirtle use Rapid Spin to clear the leaves out of the area. Bulbasaur and Pikachu then use Vine Whip and Quick Attack to gather them and place them in the square of logs to create a comfy place to sleep.

Charizard jumps into the air and lands hard on the leaves, sending them flying everywhere. Squirtle, angry at having to clear them again, sends a Water Gun at Charizard. Squirtle runs and Bulbasaur gets blasted by Charizard’s retaliatory Flamethrower. Bulbasaur uses Razor Leaf and hits Pikachu after Charizard dodges it. Pikachu uses Iron Tail and hits Charizard who fires another Flamethrower which hits Ash after he steps in to stop them. Pikachu ends the fight with a Thunderbolt that hits everyone.

With a new set of leaves collected, Ash and the Pokémon set out to get some food. They discover a berry tree and, before Ash can say anything, Charizard flies into the air for it. Its wings glow in a Steel Wing attack and it knocks two large groups of berries off the tree. Pikachu and Bulbasaur collect them with Vine Whip and Quick Attack and Squirtle uses Water Gun to grab some. They soon have a giant pile of berries. As the sun sets in the mountains, Ash has Charizard use Flamethrower on a pile of rocks and sticks. It doesn’t light them but ends up scorching them. Charizard tries again with just a tiny ball of flame and it lights.

As the group sits around the fire that night, Ash thinks back to where he met all of them and how they changed; Pikachu was his starter and didn’t listen to anything he said until Ash protected it from the Spearow flock; Bulbasaur was protecting the Hidden Village and became Ambassador of Professor Oak’s Lab; Charizard was an abandoned Charmander which soon evolved under Ash’s care; and Squirtle was a member of the Squirtle Squad, which was transformed into the Squirtle Fire Squad.

Ash and his Pokémon continue to train in the mountains for several days; while they sleep one night, Team Rocket spies on them and decides to steal Pikachu one more time. And so they drive up in a noodle truck and offer Ash some noodles. He accepts but Jessie says that the noodle-making battery is gone and they’d need an electric Pokémon to power it. Ash hands over Pikachu and they jump in the truck and drive off. They then proceed to fly off in a metal Meowth balloon. Ash, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle mount Charizard and give chase. Ash tells Bulbasaur to use Razor Leaf, but it does nothing.

Ash then commands Charizard to use Flamethrower which heats up the metal. Squirtle uses Water Gun on the same spot but it does nothing. Ash tells them to speed up and they eventually make a crack in the balloon. Bulbasaur sends them to the ground with a Razor Leaf and Pikachu jumps back to Ash. On the ground, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt, Squirtle uses Water Gun, Bulbasaur uses Razor Leaf, and Charizard sends them blasting off again with a Flamethrower.

Charizard hears a rustling sound from the bushes and Brandon steps out, complimenting Ash on his battle against Team Rocket. He says that he found the Pokémon he was looking for and came back immediately to take Ash up on his request of a rematch. Brandon requests that the battle be 4-on-4 and Ash accepts.

And so they head back to the Pokémon Center. Scott mentions that Ash could now have a chance at becoming a Frontier Brain and the gang heads inside for an explanation. He says that any trainer who conquers the Battle Frontier is given the opportunity to become a Frontier Brain, in charge of their own Battle Facility and if Ash wins against Brandon, he’ll have that chance. Professor Oak and Max recite a poem and the battle time arrives.

At the Pyramid, the top opens up giving Charizard and any flying Pokémon that Brandon may have the advantage of the skies. Ash sends out Charizard first and Brandon releases a Dusclops which may promptly looks up in her Pokédex. Charizard starts with a Flamethrower which Dusclops blocks with Will-O-Wisp. Charizard uses Steel Wing but Dusclops uses Shadow Punch and makes a clean hit on Charizard. Next, Charizard uses Dragonbreath and gets a direct hit in on Dusclops. Brandon calls for a Mean Look attack and Professor Oak explains to Max and May that now Charizard cannot leave the arena.

On Charizard’s next attempt of a Steel Wing, Dusclops latches on and uses Confuse Ray, making Charizard go completely crazy. It lands on the ground and Ash attempts to recall it, thinking that he can combat the confusion by calling it into its Pokéball, but Mean Look prevents Charizard from leaving the arena until it is knocked out or has won the match. Dusclops next uses a Shadow Punch, sending Charizard into the wall. Charizard is then hit with a Will-O-Wisp and is suspended in the air by the blue flames. Ash calls to Charizard and encourages it to break free of the confusion and that it has helped on so many different occasions. Charizard closes its eyes and opens them again, ready to fight and no longer confused.

Charizard uses Dragonbreath which hits Dusclops head-on. Dusclops fires back with a Will-O-Wisp and Charizard lands on the ground. Both Pokémon are tired out but the battle continues. Charizard uses Steel Wing once more and Dusclops latches on again. Ash calls for a Seismic Toss and Charizard dives for the ground. Before Charizard can let go however, Dusclops disappears and Professor Oak tells Ash that Normal attacks have no effect on Ghost Pokémon. Brandon calls Checkmate and knocks Charizard out with a final Shadow Punch. With one Pokémon down, Ash is already losing. Can he win against Brandon? Stay tuned to find out!

English Official Summary

At the Fennel Valley Pokémon Center, Ash gets a special delivery from Oak's Lab—his Bulbasaur. Officer Jenny soon arrives with his Squirtle, and his Charizard flies in too. Ash is going on a retreat with these three Pokémon and Pikachu to train for his upcoming rematch with Brandon. Out in the forest, the four Pokémon work together to build a bed to sleep on, but Charizard hogs it at first and starts a fight. Eventually they calm down and rebuild the bed, get some food, and even practice their moves. That night Charizard lights a campfire, and Ash remembers how he met Pikachu, Charizard, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur. Team Rocket happens to be watching, and they drive up in a noodle truck in which they manage to grab Pikachu. The truck releases a metal balloon that they then escape in. Ash takes to the air on Charizard, and has his Pokémon perform various attacks on the balloon to no avail. Eventually Charizard and Squirtle alternate their attacks, causing the balloon to crack so Bulbasaur can break it open. The four Pokémon then team up their attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. Brandon emerges from the bushes nearby to tell Ash it's time to battle, and that they should make it a 4-on-4 battle with his four Pokémon. Back at the Pokémon Center, Scott lets Ash know that he could be a Frontier Brain if he beats Brandon, but Ash is more worried about winning first. At the Battle Pyramid, the battle begins with Charizard versus Brandon's Dusclops. Dusclops traps Charizard in battle with the move Mean Look, and then uses Confuse Ray to confuse it. Eventually Charizard snaps out of its confusion. Ash makes a fatal error by having Charizard use Seismic Toss, which has no effect on Ghost-types like Dusclops. Dusclops performs Shadow Punch, knocking Charizard out.

French Official Summary

Au Centre Pokémon de la Vallée du Fenouil, Sacha reçoit une livraison spéciale du laboratoire de Chen : son Bulbizarre. L'agent Jenny arrive bientôt avec le Carapuce de notre héros, qui est également rejoint par son Dracaufeu.

German Official Summary

Im Pokémon-Center von Fencheltal bekommt Ash eine besondere Lieferung aus Eichs Labor: sein Bisasam. Kurz darauf erscheint Officer Rocky mit seinem Schiggy und auch sein Glurak kommt herbeigeflogen.

Italian Official Summary

Presso il Centro Pokémon della Valle Fennel, Ash riceve una consegna speciale dal laboratorio del Prof. Oak: il suo Bulbasaur. Presto giunge anche l'agente Jenny con il suo Squirtle e il suo Charizard in volo.

Portuguese Official Summary

Ash se prepara para sua revanche final contra Brandon na Pirâmide de Batalha ao reunir os Pokémon que ele tem há mais tempo, passando seu tempo dividindo velhas memórias com eles e os treinando intensamente.

Finnish Official Summary

Ashin valmistautuessa lopulliseen uusintaotteluunsa Brandonin kanssa Ottelupyramidilla, hän kerää ympärilleen pisimpään kanssansa olleet Pokémonit, viettäen aikaa vanhoja muistellen ja ahkerasti harjoitellen.

Spanish Latin America Official Summary

Ash se prepara para su revancha final con Brandon en la Pirámide de Batalla, reuniendo a los Pokémon con quienes ha estado más tiempo, y pasa su tiempo compartiendo viejos recuerdos con ellos y entrenando intensamente.

Spanish Official Summary

En el Centro Pokémon de Valle Hinojo, Ash recibe una entrega especial del Laboratorio del Profesor Oak, su Bulbasaur. La Agente Mara llega, no tardando mucho, con su Squirtle y su Charizard también aparece volando.

English Great Britian Official Summary

At the Fennel Valley Pokémon Center, Ash gets a special delivery from Oak's Lab—his Bulbasaur. Officer Jenny soon arrives with his Squirtle, and his Charizard flies in too. Ash is going on a retreat with these three Pokémon and Pikachu to train for his upcoming rematch with Brandon. Out in the forest, the four Pokémon work together to build a bed to sleep on, but Charizard hogs it at first and starts a fight. Eventually they calm down and rebuild the bed, get some food, and even practice their moves. That night Charizard lights a campfire, and Ash remembers how he met Pikachu, Charizard, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur. Team Rocket happens to be watching, and they drive up in a noodle truck in which they manage to grab Pikachu. The truck releases a metal balloon that they then escape in. Ash takes to the air on Charizard, and has his Pokémon perform various attacks on the balloon to no avail. Eventually Charizard and Squirtle alternate their attacks, causing the balloon to crack so Bulbasaur can break it open. The four Pokémon then team up their attacks to send Team Rocket blasting off. Brandon emerges from the bushes nearby to tell Ash it's time to battle, and that they should make it a 4-on-4 battle with his four Pokémon. Back at the Pokémon Center, Scott lets Ash know that he could be a Frontier Brain if he beats Brandon, but Ash is more worried about winning first. At the Battle Pyramid, the battle begins with Charizard versus Brandon's Dusclops. Dusclops traps Charizard in battle with the move Mean Look, and then uses Confuse Ray to confuse it. Eventually Charizard snaps out of its confusion. Ash makes a fatal error by having Charizard use Seismic Toss, which has no effect on Ghost-types like Dusclops. Dusclops performs Shadow Punch, knocking Charizard out.

Russian Official Summary

Эш продолжает готовиться к матчу реваншу с Брэндоном в Пирамиде сражений. Он решает вызвать всех четырёх покемонов, с которыми начинал карьеру тренера. Чаризард, Бульбазавр, Квиртл и конечно любимый Пикачу. С помощью Полицейской Дженни и профессора Оука, покемоны доставлены к Эшу. Эш и его четыре покемона отправляются в горы, чтобы провести время вместе, придаться воспоминаниям и зарядится поддержкой друг от друга. Там они встречают Команда Р, которая снова строит планы похищения Пикачу Эша. Но Эш и его покемоны сильны и противостоят Джеси, Джеймсу и Мяуту. Команда Р опять в пролёте. Итак, матч реванш начинается! Брэндон начинает со своего нового покемона Дасклопса, а Эш вызывает Чаризарда. Но ситуация быстро меняется, поскольку мощь Дасклопса и мастерство Брэндона оказываются недосягаемыми, и Чаризард повержен. Поскольку это битва четыре на четыре, у Эша осталось еще три покемона для сражения с могущественным оппонентом. Остается неясным, сможет ли Эш победить Брэндона и стать Мастером Боевого рубежа?

Dutch Official Summary

Ash bereidt zich voor op zijn laatste herkansing met Brandon bij de Strijd Piramide door de Pokémon die hij het langste heeft samen te brengen, herinneringen met ze op te halen en intens te trainen.

Norwegian Official Summary

Ash forbereder seg til sin siste omkamp med Brandon ved kamp-pyramiden ved å bruke de Pokémon han har vært sammen med lengst, og sammen bruker de tid på å dele gamle minner og trene intenst.

Swedish Official Summary

Ash förbereder sig inför sin sista revansch-match mot Brandon genom att samla de Pokémon han varit tillsammans med längst, genom att prata med dem om gamla minnen och genom att träna intensivt.

Danish Official Summary

Ash forbereder sig til den sidste omkamp med Brandon i Kamppyramiden ved at samle de Pokémon, som han har haft længst, for at dele gamle minder med dem og træne intensivt.