Ep 10. Where's Armaldo?

Ash and his friends continue their journey in the Hoenn region and arrive at a beach where they plan to relax for a bit. As they enjoy the sun and sand, they notice a strange man frantically searching the nearby rocks. After approaching him, they learn that he is an archaeologist searching for a rare Pokemon called Armaldo.

Armaldo is known to be a powerful and ancient creature with immense strength and the ability to crush rocks with ease. The archaeologist explains that he had located an area where Armaldo was said to reside, but upon arriving, he found that the entrance to the cave had been blocked by an unexpected rockfall.

Feeling sympathetic towards the archaeologist, Ash and his friends decide to lend a helping hand and offer to help him search for Armaldo in hopes of finding another way into the cave. The group begins to search along the beach and soon come across a group of wild Anorith, the pre-evolved form of Armaldo.

While observing the Anorith, the group is confronted by a group of poachers also searching for Armaldo. The poachers explain that they have already captured several of the Anorith and plan to sell them on the black market. Determined to stop their actions, Ash and his friends decide to confront the poachers.

A battle ensues between the two groups, with the poachers using their captured Anorith to fight. However, the group is able to overpower the poachers and free the Anorith from their captivity.

As the battle comes to an end, the archaeologist notices that one of the Anorith in the group has an unusual marking on its shell. Excited by the discovery, he decides to take the Anorith back to his lab to study it further.

After bidding farewell to the archaeologist, the group continues their search for Armaldo and eventually come across a secret entrance to the cave where the Pokemon is said to reside. Upon entering the cave, they are immediately met with a challenge in the form of a series of puzzles and traps.

The group works together to solve the puzzles and avoid the traps, all while being careful not to disturb the ancient ruins surrounding them. After navigating through the cave, they finally come across Armaldo, who is guarding a precious artifact.

A battle ensues between the group and Armaldo, with Ash and his Pokemon ultimately emerging victorious. However, as they prepare to leave, they are suddenly confronted by the poachers once again.

Determined to stop their actions once and for all, the group engages in another battle with the poachers. After a fierce battle, the poachers are defeated and captured by the local authorities.

With Armaldo and the precious artifact in their possession, the group decides to return them to the archaeologist. Upon returning to his lab, the archaeologist reveals that the Anorith they had found earlier was a rare and valuable Pokemon with incredible power.

Grateful for their help, the archaeologist rewards the group by offering them a chance to explore the ruins further and discover any additional rare Pokemon that may reside within. With newfound excitement, Ash and his friends eagerly set out on their next adventure.