Ep 19. A Talent for Imitation!

In season 23 episode 19 of Pokemon titled "A Talent for Imitation!" Ash and Goh are headed to a nearby town when they hear of a strange Pokemon sighting on the way. They decide to investigate and come across an Audino that seems to be imitating other Pokemon. They also meet a trainer named Luke who has been studying the Audino's behavior.

Luke reveals to Ash and Goh that the Audino has a unique ability to mimic the moves and sounds of other Pokemon, which has made it a popular attraction in the town's Pokemon Center. However, Luke is concerned that the constant attention may be too much for Audino and wants to take it back to the wild.

As they observe the Audino's behavior, they notice that it is not just imitating other Pokemon, but also humans. Ash and Goh decide to test its abilities by having it mimic some of their Pokemon and Luke agrees to help. They train Audino to imitate Pikachu's Thunderbolt and then head to the Pokemon Center for a demonstration.

When they arrive, they find that the Pokemon Center is packed with people eager to see Audino's talent. They watch as Audino flawlessly executes Pikachu's Thunderbolt and the crowd goes wild. However, Luke notices that Audino seems tired and stressed from the attention.

Later that day, Luke takes Ash and Goh to a nearby forest where they release Audino. As they watch it frolic in the wild, Luke reveals that he hopes to study how Audino's talent for imitation helps it survive in the wild. Ash and Goh are moved by the beauty of the moment and hope that the Audino can find happiness in the wild.

The episode closes with Ash and Goh continuing on their journey, wondering what other strange and wonderful Pokemon they'll come across next.