Ep 15. Absol-ute Disaster

After leaving Mauville City, Ash and his friends head towards Petalburg City to receive their next gym badge. However, they come across a group of scientists studying an Absol. They explain that they are trying to understand why Absol appears in times of danger and disasters, and believe they can predict when one will occur. Ash and his friends offer to help, but their attention is diverted when they see a woman's cottage on fire.

As they rush to help, Absol appears, causing the scientists to become excited about the potential disaster. Ash's quick thinking allows them to put out the fire, but Absol continues to appear, causing more trouble. The scientists' predictions start to come true as they discover a dam that is about to break, and they believe Absol is the cause. Ash and his friends must work quickly to help stop the dam from breaking and save the town.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has been following the group, hoping to capture Pikachu. They see the chaos and believe it is the perfect opportunity to catch Pikachu. As Ash and his friends work on stopping the dam from breaking, Team Rocket interferes, causing further complications.

As the situation intensifies, Ash and his friends begin to question whether Absol is truly causing the disasters or if it is just a coincidence. They decide to follow Absol and discover the truth. The journey leads them to an old abandoned construction site, where they discover that Absol has been desperately trying to stop the construction from causing a landslide that would devastate the mountain and surrounding areas. The scientists realize their mistake and work with Ash and his friends to help Absol in its mission.

In the end, the group succeeds in saving the town and preventing the landslide, thanks to Absol's guidance. The scientists apologize for their mistake, and Pikachu remains safely with Ash. The episode ends with the group continuing their journey towards Petalburg City, excited for their next adventure.