Ep 34. The Underground Round-Up

Ash, Misty, and Brock continue their journey in the Johto region and come across a town where a group of skilled diggers excavate the land searching for valuable ores and gems. However, a notorious group of poachers have invaded the town, capturing and selling the precious Pokémon that inhabit the underground caves.

The trio meets the leader of the diggers and learns about the poachers' activities. They quickly realize that the situation is far worse than they initially suspected. The villains not only capture and sell Pokémon but also use them to mine deeper into the caves, causing damage to the natural environment.

To put an end to the poaching, the diggers and Pokémon trainers team up and devise a plan to catch the criminals. They split up into groups and systematically search through the caves, hoping to find and rescue the captured Pokémon. However, the poachers are not going down without a fight and a thrilling and action-packed battle ensues.

As the episode progresses, the team gets closer and closer to stopping the poachers. They even encounter a rare and elusive Pokémon, which Ash decides to capture to add to his collection. But with the poachers still lurking around the corner, the team must remain focused on their mission.

Through their teamwork, bravery, and determination, Ash and his friends emerge victorious and put an end to the poaching activity in the town. The episode ends with the trio and the diggers celebrating their victory, and Ash proudly introducing his newfound Pokémon to the rest of his team.