Ep 20. Garchomp's Mega Bond

Ash and his friends continue their journey to the Kalos League, and after some time, they arrive at a small town located near a mountain range. The town is known for its connection to Dragon-type Pokemon, and the group sets out to explore the area and search for new Pokemon.

While exploring the mountains, the group encounters a group of Trainers who are trying to capture a wild Garchomp. Ash and his friends learn that the Garchomp has been causing trouble in the area, and the Trainers have been trying to capture it for a few days with no success.

After seeing the Garchomp in action, Ash decides that he wants to catch it and adds it to his team. However, capturing the wild Pokemon proves to be a challenge, and it ends up hurting one of Ash's Pokemon during the battle. Ash realizes that he needs to bond with the Garchomp to gain its trust and win the battle.

With the help of his friends, Ash spends a few days in the mountains, getting to know the Garchomp, feeding it and taking care of it. Slowly but surely, the wild Pokemon begins to trust Ash and develops a bond with him.

However, just as Ash and Garchomp are starting to get along, they encounter a group of Trainers who are determined to capture the wild Garchomp. The Trainers are revealed to be members of a local Pokemon poaching group, and Ash and his friends decide to take them down and stop their operations.

In the end, Ash and Garchomp work together to defeat the poachers and save the wild Pokemon in the area. Garchomp, now bonded with Ash, decides to join his team, and the group continues their journey to the Kalos League.

Overall, the episode highlights the importance of developing a strong bond with your Pokemon and working together to overcome challenges. It also touches on the theme of protecting and preserving the natural environment for both people and Pokemon alike.