After coming short of another Pokemon League victory, Ash takes another look at his methods of pursuing his goal of becoming a Pokemon Master. Putting himself and his team through rigorous training, he's determined to prove himself to the world more than ever. Pearlshipping.

Ian, once a human now turned Mudkip wakes up to find himself in a world only inhabited by Pokemon. Having no memories of his past, he meets up with a Fennekin named Patience who dreams of joining the Expedition Society. When an ancient evil awakens, turning any Pokemon in its way into stone. It is up to them to solve the mysteries of their past, and save the world from destruction.