Yellow, a Pokemon trainer new to Pallet Town, befriends the injured Pikachu and sets off with him and several Poke friends to find the missing trainer Red, facing off against the most feared trainers in the world, the Elite Four, along the way.
Red decides to explore the wonders of the Pokemon world, meeting experts like Misty, Professor Oak, and Bill, but he has trouble making Pikachu his friend.
Ash, Dawn, and Brock attend a week of training at the academy with their Pok?mon, and Ash competes in a triathlon to test his skills against a scary, ghostly Pok?mon.
Colorful illustrations and simple text encourages young readers to help Ash and Dawn complete their Pokemon quest, and features connect-the-dots, matching games, and other activities.
Ash and Pikachu set out with Jackie, a Pokemon ranger to protect a Manaphy egg and find the Sea Temple and the hidden treasure; but the Phantom also plans to get the Sea Crown in order to take over the world.