Ep 63. Johto Photo Finish

Ash, Misty, and Brock are still in the Johto region and are on their way to Mahogany Town for Ash's next gym battle. Along the way, they rest at a nearby lake where they meet a photographer named Isabelle who is taking pictures of the local Pokemon. As they are admiring her work, they notice that there is a photograph of Ash's Pikachu! Isabelle explains that she is taking part in a photography competition being held in the nearby town of Arborville and that the winner will receive a prize from the famous photographer, Todd.

Excited about the prospect of competing, Ash, Misty, and Brock head to Arborville to take part. They quickly find out that the competition is fierce, with many talented photographers vying for the top prize. As they wander around the town, they spot a familiar face - Todd Snap, the famous photographer himself! They eagerly approach him, but he seems to be focused on his own photography and quickly disappears.

Determined to win the competition, Ash and his friends set out to take the best photos they can. Misty chooses to take pictures of Water-type Pokemon, Brock opts for pictures of Rock-type Pokemon, and Ash decides to take photos of Pikachu and his other Pokemon. They explore the town and surrounding areas, taking pictures of all the Pokemon they can find.

As they continue taking photos, Ash and his friends run into Todd again. Todd reveals that he is also taking part in the competition and warns Ash that he is a tough competitor. However, he also offers some advice, telling Ash to focus on capturing the essence of the Pokemon in his photos.

Encouraged by Todd's advice, Ash and his friends continue their quest to take the best photos they can. They face numerous challenges along the way, such as a gang of thieving Murkrow and a stubborn Sudowoodo. However, they persevere and manage to get some truly impressive shots.

As the day of the competition draws near, Ash and his friends realize that the competition is tougher than they thought. Other photographers have been taking pictures of rare and exotic Pokemon, and they start to worry that their simple shots won't be good enough to win.

On the day of the competition, Ash and his friends nervously wait for the judges to make their decision. One by one, the competitors present their photos and receive feedback from the judges. Finally, it is Ash's turn. He presents his photos and the judges are impressed, praising his ability to capture the essence of each Pokemon in his shots.

In the end, Ash and his friends do not win the top prize, but they are thrilled to have taken part in the competition and learned so much about photography. They congratulate the winner and make plans to continue their journey through the Johto region, excited for the adventures to come.