Pokemon master-in-training Ash Ketcham is facing a brand-new challenge - a hot air balloon battle! Ash and his friends must race the other Pokemon trainers to catch a rare Dratini, before Team Rocket shoots them down. Can Ash get everyone back safely - and still get his hands on first prize?

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

Pokemon master in training Ash Ketcham has been sent on a very important mission -- to capture a unique and mysterious Poke Ball. Ash and his friends must journey to the famed Orange Islands for one of their biggest Pokemon adventures yet! -- Back cover.

Ash and his friends are exploring the mysterious Orange Islands. It's a land full of new and exciting challenges -- and of course more Pokemon battles! Can the masters-in-training win them all and defeat their rivals, Team Rocket? -- Back cover.