Ep 23. A Bite to Remember

Team Rocket is up to their old tricks again, but this time they have a secret weapon that could give them the edge they need to finally capture Pikachu. Meanwhile, Ash and his friends are on their way to the next gym challenge when they stumble upon a small town known for its delicious and unique Pokémon-themed dishes. As they explore the town, they meet a young chef named Mitchell who is an expert at cooking with Pokémon ingredients.

Despite some initial skepticism, Ash and his friends decide to try some of Mitchell's dishes and are pleasantly surprised by how delicious they are. While they enjoy their meal, Team Rocket is also in the town, trying to come up with a plan to capture Pikachu. They overhear some locals talking about the rare ingredients used in Mitchell's famous dishes and decide to steal them in order to create a powerful new weapon.

At first, Team Rocket has trouble finding the ingredients they need, but they eventually manage to sneak into Mitchell's kitchen and steal some of his secret Pokémon ingredients. With these ingredients, they concoct a powerful potion that they believe will give them the strength and agility they need to take down Pikachu once and for all.

Meanwhile, Ash and his friends are enjoying a day of sightseeing in the town when they receive a distress call from Mitchell. He tells them that Team Rocket stole his secret ingredients and he needs their help to stop them from using them for evil purposes. Ash and his friends immediately spring into action to help Mitchell recover his stolen ingredients and stop Team Rocket's plan.

The ensuing battle is intense, as Team Rocket uses their new weapon to try to overpower Ash and his friends. However, with their courage and determination, Ash and his friends are able to overcome Team Rocket's attack and save the day. In the end, they return the stolen ingredients to Mitchell, who is able to continue creating his delicious dishes.

As the episode ends, Ash and his friends bid Mitchell goodbye and continue their journey to the next gym challenge. They may have won this battle, but they know that more challenges and adventures await them as they continue on their quest to become Pokémon masters.