Ash, Misty, Brock, and Pikachu go on a Pokémon fossil dig. Things get explosive when Team Rocket accidentally wakes up some cranky ancient Pokémon-- including a flying Aerodactyl!

"It's goodbye to an old friend, and hello to a new one in the biggest adventure of Ash's life! When Professor Oak sends Ash on a mission to the Orange Islands, surprises await the young Pokémon Trainer at every turn. One member of Ash's team will say goodbye forever- maybe. A stranger will join the group. But who is he, really? And a gentle new Pokémon is discovered - only it may perish without Ash's help..."--Back cover.

"The Orange Islands have a Pokémon League of their own. But these gym matches are beyond different. Mountain climbing? Dancing Pokémon? And sometimes Ash can't even use his Pokémon! What's up with that? Is Ash up to the challenge? With help from his friends and a little luck, Ash just might have a chance"--Back cover.

"The Pokémon hot air balloon race is on. And the prize is a rare Dratini. Windy could have won-but Team Rocket took the wind out of her sails! Can Ash and his Pokémon help Windy blow off the competition? Between hail storms, Beedrill swarms, Weezing's Smoke Screen and Arbok's balloon-tearing fangs, the odds are against them. It's going to take a lot to win this race-but Ash won't let Team Rocket burst anyone's bubble."--Back cover.

"Psy-bye-bye! When Psyduck evolves into Golduck, Misty is thrilled! Golduck is the fastest swimmer of all. Besides, training Psyduck was one big headache. Psyduck was totally clueless and clumsy, except when it got a headache. Then its attacks were unstoppable--especially against Team Rocket! But is Golduck about to give Misty a big surprise? Get the inside scoop on Misty and Psyduck from their first hypnotic encounter to their biggest battles ever."--Page...

"Ash thinks it's cool that Chikorita has joined his Poḱémon team. But the newest member of his Poḱémon squad is jealous of Pikachu! So Chikorita takes off--on a journey way beyond the Poḱé Ball. And that could be very dangerous! Will Pikachu and Ash find Chikorita before Team Rocket gets their paws on the Grass-type Poḱémon?"--Back cover.

Ash realizes he must step in and protect the Johto Region's wild Ledyba, Hoppip, and Wooper from Team Rocket's attempts to exploit them.