While on the way to Nacrene City, Ash and friends encounter a wild Dwebble. They witness Dwebble chiseling a rock to use as its home. However, as soon as it finishes working, a group of three Dwebble shows up and takes the rock. Witnessing all of this, Ash, Iris, and Cilan are determined to help the Dwebble win its home back. Meanwhile, Team Rocket sneak into a top secret facility to steal something for Giovanni's master plan.