Ep 26. Pruning a Passel of Pals!

Ash and his friends, Dawn and Brock, are exploring the Sinnoh region when they stumble upon a group of Pokémon gardeners pruning a large number of bushes. Mistaking them for wild bushes, Ash and his friends approach the group and soon discover that the gardeners are trimming bushes with a special technique to improve the health of the Pokémon who live inside them. As they watch, they learn that some of the bushes contain hidden paths and that the gardeners have a special relationship with the Pokémon who live in them.

One of the gardeners, named Bradley, asks if Ash and his friends would like to help them with their pruning. Eager to participate, Ash and his friends join in, and soon they learn the art of pruning. However, they quickly realize that pruning is not as easy as it looks, and they must be careful not to damage the bushes or the Pokémon inside them.

As they continue to prune, the group discovers a secret pathway leading to a hidden garden. Inside the garden, they meet a group of Pokémon who are different from any they have seen before. These Pokémon have adapted to living in the bushes and have unique abilities. It is revealed that these special Pokémon play an important role in the ecosystem of the Sinnoh region, as they help to control the growth of the bushes and maintain balance.

Determined to learn more, Ash and his friends explore the hidden garden and meet a group of friendly Pokémon who are eager to show off their skills. As they watch the Pokémon perform, Ash and his friends realize that they too have unique abilities that they can use to help protect the environment.

However, their exploration is cut short when Team Rocket arrives on the scene, intent on capturing the special Pokémon for themselves. A battle ensues, and Ash and his friends team up with the Pokémon to fend off Team Rocket's attack. In the end, they emerge victorious, but not before learning an important lesson about the importance of protecting the environment and the creatures who live within it.

As the episode concludes, the group says farewell to the gardeners and the special Pokémon, taking with them a newfound sense of appreciation for the natural world and a desire to help protect it.