Enter the world of Pokémon from a rational perspective. Instead of starting his journey in ignorance, Red has spent his years studying the creatures so central to his world... and he doesn't quite agree with all the information in his books. No time for rookie mistakes here: he's on a quest to discover the true nature of Pokémon, and maybe even find out where they really come from.

Sequel to the Orange Islands Arc. After winning the Orange League, Ash and his friends now head off to the Johto Region to compete in the tournaments there. However, an old evil resurfaces once more, and Ash isn't the only one who vows to stop it. Another one has the same goal, but his motives aren't exactly as noble as Ash's.