After splitting up from Ash and Brock, Misty returns to Cerulean City to discover that PIA investigators might shut the gym down because of an out of control Gyarados.
Meowth takes a break from trying to capture Pikachu to spend time in Big Town. But his dream project to build a golden statue gets off to a bad start when he loses his picnic basket in a series of mix-ups.
With two days left in Big Town, Meowth gives up on his statue, and just wants to eat his tuna fish sandwich, which then mysteriously runs away from him.
Professor Namba sends Cassidy and Butch out to steal a Delcatty. They know there's one near Cerulean Gym, but what they don't know is that not only is Misty there, but Tracey is an employee at Cerulean Gym and Casey is visiting.
Marion Town has lost its way ever since the citizens stopped worshiping Celebi. Thus, when Ritchie passes through town, a Celebi transports him to the 1920s to keep the town from modernizing.
Cassidy and Butch plan on stealing an Aerodactyl from Sayda Lab for Professor Namba. Little do they know that Gary is an employee there and Tracey is visiting.
Professor Namba sends Cassidy and Butch to steal Luvdisc so that he can research how to make people fall out of love. In the process, Cassidy and Butch become reacquainted with their romantic side. Misty and Tracey team up against them.
Casey's favorite baseball team hasn't been doing well since their pitcher was benched for a shoulder injury. The pitcher has been depressed from his injury and it has made his Charizard depressed. Casey decides to motivate them both.
Professor Namba sends Cassidy and Butch S.S. Anne tickets so that they can catch a Moltres at one of the stops. Their plans gets derailed when they run into Ritchie on board.
Meowth has rented an apartment all of his own for some peaceful vacation time in Big Town. He befriends the Pichu Brothers and company and they try to help him with his part-time jobs.
