Ep 49. Tag! We're It...!

Ash and his friends arrive at a new town and discover that a tag battle festival is being held. In a tag battle, two teams of two trainers battle against each other and switch out Pokemon as needed. Ash and Dawn team up to participate in the festival and end up battling against the brother-sister duo of Kouhei and Miki.

During the battle, Kouhei and Miki reveal that they have a special bond with their Pokemon and can communicate with them in a unique way. This impresses Ash and his friends, who begin to wonder if they should work on developing a stronger bond with their own Pokemon.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket sneaks into the festival in an effort to steal valuable Pokemon. They come across a group of wild Pokemon and attempt to capture them, but Kouhei and Miki manage to stop them with their powerful battling skills.

As the festival continues, Ash and Dawn make it to the final round of the tag battle tournament. They face off against a tough opponent, but manage to come out on top with the help of their strong bond with their Pokemon.

In the end, Ash and his friends learn the importance of teamwork and communication with their Pokemon. The episode ends with the group planning their next adventure and looking forward to the many challenges that await them.