Ep 14. Beg, Burrow and Steal

Ash and his friends continue their journey through the Hoenn region and come across a group of Diglett who appear to be in trouble. The Diglett are trying to protect their home from a group of thieves who are stealing their underground tunnels. The group is led by a man named Poncho, who is determined to capture all the Diglett and sell them on the black market.

Ash and his friends decide to help the Diglett and stop Poncho and his team from stealing their tunnels. They follow the Diglett through the underground tunnels, but soon they discover that the tunnels are booby-trapped, and they have to be careful not to trigger any of them.

As they journey through the tunnels, Ash and his friends come across a group of Whismur who are also being targeted by Poncho's team. The Whismur, who are afraid of loud noises and Poké Balls, are also being captured and sold by the group.

Determined to put a stop to Poncho's operations, Ash and his friends team up with a local ranger named Jin who is also trying to stop the illegal trafficking of Pokémon. Together, they come up with a plan to stop the thieves and liberate the Diglett and Whismur.

The strategy involves Ash and his Pokémon working with the Whismur to create a loud noise disturbance that will distract Poncho and his team while Jin and the ranger forces them to retreat from the tunnels, using a combination of traps and attacks.

As the plan begins to unfold, Ash and his friends have to use their Pokémons' unique abilities to help them navigate through the tunnels and disarm the traps. The Diglett also play their part in the operation, digging new tunnels to confuse the thieves and create new escape routes for the Pokémon.

As the battle with Poncho's team comes to a climax, Ash and his friends are finally able to overpower them and free the Diglett and Whismur. The group returns the Pokémon to their homes, where they are safe and sound.

In the end, Ash and his friends are thanked by the Diglett and Whismur for their help, and Jin also acknowledges their bravery and determination. The group continues their journey with a sense of satisfaction that they have made a difference in the lives of the Pokémon they encountered on their journey.