Ep 11. A Cacturne for the Worse

Ash, May, Brock, and Max are still traveling through the desert in search of their next gym battle. Along the way, they come across a small oasis where they meet a group of Cacnea and Cacturne. The group is friendly and invites the gang to stay for a while.

However, things take a turn for the worse when a local gang of thieves arrives and tries to steal all of the water in the oasis. The Cacturne try to resist, but they are outnumbered and outmatched. Ash and his friends decide to help the Cacturne, and a battle ensues.

During the fight, Ash's Pikachu gets separated from the group and ends up stranded in the middle of the desert. With the help of a friendly Flygon, Pikachu manages to make his way back to the oasis just in time to help turn the tide of the battle in favor of the Cacturne.

In the end, Ash and his friends are able to drive off the thieves and save the oasis. The Cacturne are grateful for their help and bid them a fond farewell as they continue on their journey.