Ep 22. A Venipede Stampede!

In the episode A Venipede Stampede!, Ash and his friends are on their way to Nimbasa City, where Ash hopes to earn his fourth Unova Gym badge. Along the way, they come across a group of wild Venipede, who are stampeding through the forest.

As they watch the Venipede go by, they notice that one of them is injured and lagging behind the rest of the group. Concerned for the injured Pokemon, Ash and his friends decide to help it out and nurse it back to health.

They take the injured Venipede to a nearby Pokemon Center, where they meet a young girl named Marigold. Marigold is a Pokemon Ranger, and she has been tasked with protecting the forest from a group of poachers who have been illegally capturing and selling Pokemon.

Marigold explains to Ash and his friends that the poachers have been using a special type of net that is capable of capturing multiple Pokemon at once. She also warns them that the poachers are very dangerous and that they should stay away from them.

Despite Marigold's warning, Ash and his friends decide to help her stop the poachers. They set out into the forest, determined to put a stop to their illegal activities.

As they make their way through the forest, they come across several traps and obstacles that the poachers have set up to slow them down. However, with the help of their Pokemon, Ash and his friends are able to overcome these challenges and continue on their mission.

Finally, they come face to face with the poachers themselves. The poachers are a tough gang of criminals, but Ash and his friends are not intimidated. They engage in a battle with the poachers, determined to protect the forest and its Pokemon.

In the end, Ash and his friends emerge victorious. They capture the poachers and turn them over to the authorities. Marigold is grateful for their help, and she promises to keep an eye on the injured Venipede and make sure that it recovers fully.

With their mission accomplished, Ash and his friends continue on to Nimbasa City, where they will face their next gym battle. But for now, they can rest easy knowing that they have made a difference in the lives of the Pokemon living in the forest.