Ep 40. The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo!

The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo! is the 40th episode of the 15th season of the popular Pokemon anime. The episode revolves around Ash and his team as they come across a distressed Cubchoo in the woods, who seems to be searching for something very important to him. The gang quickly learns from the little Pokemon that his best friend, a Vanillite, has gone missing and that he needs their help to find him.

Feeling sorry for the distraught Cubchoo, Ash, Iris, and Cilan offer to join him in his search for his missing friend. As they venture deeper into the woods, they come across various obstacles, such as a raging river, dense forest, and even a group of mischievous Swadloon.

Throughout the episode, the team encounters other Pokemon along the way, including a Quilava, a Lickitung, and a Sawsbuck. While they are all willing to help in any way they can, no one seems to have seen or heard anything about the missing Vanillite.

As the gang continues their search, they come across a mysterious cave, which they believe could be a good hiding spot for the missing Vanillite. While exploring the cave, they soon realize it's difficult to navigate through and is also home to a group of hostile Woobat who mistake them for intruders. However, after a fierce battle, Ash and his team are able to defeat the Woobat and continue their search.

After a few more unsuccessful attempts, Ash and his team begin to lose hope in finding the missing Vanillite. But just as they are about to give up, they hear faint cries for help coming from a nearby cliff. To their relief, they discover that Vanillite had fallen down the cliff and was unable to get back up.

Ash and his friends immediately rush to Vanillite's aid, and as they work together, they come up with a plan to rescue him. After some teamwork and determination, they finally succeed in bringing Vanillite back to safety.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Cubchoo and Vanillite embrace and express their joy at being reunited. The episode ends with Ash and his team saying their goodbyes to the little duo as they continue their journey in the woods.

Overall, The Mystery of the Missing Cubchoo! is an heartwarming episode that highlights the bond between Pokemon and their trainers, and the lengths they are willing to go to help each other. With a captivating storyline, incredible animation, and lovable characters, this episode is a must-watch for all Pokemon fans, young and old.