Red begins his mission to catch and train all of the world's Pok?emon, which are not inside his video games but actually exist in the real world, and goes on adventures with Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and others.
Pikachu, suffering from a build-up of trapped electricity that could make him explode, puts the excess power to good use when Team Rocket tries to kidnap him once again.
Crystal searches the streets of Yoshino City with a Pok?edex with the goal of capturing wild Pok?emon for Professor Oak's research, and the legendary Pok?emon Suicune is awakened.
Gold discovers the purpose behind Silver's mission and uncovers the secret identity of the masked man. Plus, a major battle is brewing in the Ubame Forest that will involve the Legendary Pok?emon and the Pok?edex holders.
Crystal encounters Suicune, a legendary Pok?emon, as she continues her quest to fill Professor Oak's Pok?edex, but in order to tame it, Crystal must first weaken it.
After they reach the Mahogany Gym, Whitney teams up with gym leader Pryce to battle Suicune, some legendary Pok?emon search for a worthy trainer, and Crystal and Yellow pair up with a mysterious Pok?emon that flies.
After receiving some help to prepare for the big battle ahead of them, Lady, Pearl and Diamond reunite at Team Galactic's headquarters to attempt to free the three Legendary Pok?emon.
A precious fossil is stolen from the Nacrene Museum and Black attempts to track it down by following its tracks. Mysterious Team Plasma is one step closer to bringing back a Legendary Pok?emon, and their motives may not be honorable. Gigi and Tep's relationship is tested by a major change.
"A thrilling meeting with one of the Elite Four strains Black's brain. Then, it's opening night for White's Pok?emon musical. Will everything go off without a hitch...? Not likely! And what will happen when another Trainer lures away White's star performer, Tepig Gigi?"--back cover.