Ep 23. Three Jynx and a Baby

Ash and his friends continue their journey towards the Battle Pike, but their progress is slowed when they hear a baby's cries coming from the nearby forest. They follow the sounds and stumble upon a group of Jynx who have taken in an abandoned baby.

As they approach, the Jynx are initially wary of the strangers. However, Max's kindness towards the baby wins them over and they allow the group to stay with them for the night. Ash and his friends learn that the Jynx have been caring for the baby for several days, but they don't know how to return it to its mother.

The next day, Ash and the gang decide to help the Jynx find the baby's mother. They search the forest and ask other Pokemon if they have seen the mother, but they have no luck. Meanwhile, Team Rocket becomes interested in the baby and sets out to capture it for their own selfish purposes.

As the group continues their search, they come across a Skarmory who is caring for a group of Pichu. Skarmory takes an immediate interest in the baby and offers to help them find its mother. With Skarmory's help, they finally locate the baby's mother - a Kangaskhan who has been missing her child.

However, just as they are about to reunite the baby with its mother, Team Rocket appears and tries to steal the baby. A battle ensues and Ash and his friends are able to defeat Team Rocket with the help of the Jynx, Skarmory, and Kangaskhan.

The episode ends with the baby being reunited with its mother and the Jynx expressing their gratitude towards Ash and his friends for helping them. Ash and his friends continue their journey towards the Battle Pike, but they are reminded of the importance of helping those in need along the way.