Continuing their journey, Ash and friends reach Pinwheel Forest. While walking through the forest, Ash and Pikachu are attacked by a Sewaddle. After recovering, Ash sets his sights on catching the Sewaddle, loving how feisty it is. They also encounter Burgh, the Gym leader of Castelia City who reveals that he knows this Sewaddle. While trying to bond with and capture Sewaddle, Ash and Sewaddle wind up in some dangerous situations.