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'''A Ruin with a View''' (Japanese: '''古代ポケモンと謎の軍団！''' ''Ancient Pokémon and Mysterious Teams!'') is the second episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 276th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 28, 2002, and in United States on March 15, 2003 as part of a special preview. It was later broadcast in sequence in the United States on November 8, 2003.

{{Ash}} prepares to run ahead, while {{an|May}}, a new {{pkmn|Trainer}}, lags behind. He explains that he simply wants to reach [[Oldale Town]] before nightfall. However, May spitefully reminds him that she would get to town faster if her [[bicycle]] wasn't destroyed, so Ash agrees to walk beside her. As the pair continue to walk along {{rt|101|Hoenn}}, May asks why Ash doesn't keep {{AP|Pikachu}} in a [[Poké Ball]]. Ash simply says it is because Pikachu is his best friend and likes being out of its Ball. May's {{TP|May|Torchic}} would prefer the great outdoors, but Ash suggests looking it up in her [[Pokédex]]. As May reads Torchic's Pokédex entry, she is quickly enchanted by an adorable {{p|Azurill}} further down the road. May wants to catch it, so she tries just tossing a Poké Ball, but Azurill breaks free. May doesn't know what's going on, but Ash explains that she needs to {{pkmn|battle}} the Azurill to wear it down before she can catch it.  

May sends out her Torchic to battle. While thinking about Torchic's attacks, Azurill runs with Torchic tagging behind. Azurill manages to get Torchic to run into a tree, May goes over to see if it's alright. The Azurill still wants to fight, Torchic chases after it again. May orders a {{m|Peck}} attack, but Azurill dodges, leaving Torchic pecking at a tree. May says to Torchic that it missed, so Torchic finds and chases the {{type|Normal}} Pokémon. Finally, Azurill makes Torchic slam into a rock. Torchic is down, but not out, and manages to chase the Azurill into some bushes. Torchic fires an {{m|Ember}} attack, only to realize that Azurill is now accompanied by an {{p|Azumarill}} and {{p|Marill}}. They all simultaneously spray {{m|Water Gun}} at Torchic, [[Fainting|knocking it out]] in one shot. Ash scares the trio off back into the water by having Pikachu land a {{m|Thunderbolt}} near them.

May feels absolutely useless as she cradles her injured Torchic. Though Ash reassures her that a visit to the [[Pokémon Center]] will help it heal up. While they run the rest of the route, May hopes that her Torchic will make it. Along the way they come across a ruin on top of a hill, where they meet [[Professor Alden]], an archaeologist who explains that these are the [[Oldale Ruins]]. Ash asks if he knows the way to the nearest Pokémon Center, and Professor Alden points them to Oldale Town, just over the hill. The two thank him and head on down. At the Pokémon Center, May gives Torchic to [[Nurse Joy]] and hopes for the best. After a quick examination, Joy says Torchic is fine, but it'll need to rest overnight. Afterwards, Ash decides to make a call to {{an|Professor Oak}} to update him on his latest ventures. During the conversation though, May butts in, after all, it is the famous Professor Oak. After the phone call, May pressures Ash to show her around the Pokémon Center. Ash first shows her the rooms that they get to stay in, then the Trainer lobby. Ash overhears a conversation about the new [[Petalburg City]] [[Gym Leader]] and he wants to know who the Gym Leader is. But May snaps at Ash, then says that she's hungry and wants to go to the restaurant.

Later Ash and May sit down for their dinners. May takes one bite and she is quickly impressed by the food quality. Professor Alden approaches the pair, happy to see that reached town okay. He sits down to join their dinner table conversation. Afterwards, Alden escorts Ash and May to his research office inside the Center. He informs them that the Oldale Ruins contain a secret chamber, said to be the bridge between the modern era and the ancient Pokémon world. Ash is curious about the ancient Pokémon. Professor Alden explains that he isn't talking about [[Fossil]] Pokémon, but rather living examples that haven't changed for millennia. Alden shows the pair an ancient tablet, and he explains that it details how to enter the ruins site, but states that they'll need to wait a bit longer, because it requires four keys that haven't been found yet. Outside, a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}} watches with heat-sensing goggles and affirms that she has sighted Professor Alden. The leading member gives the go-ahead, so the Team Magma grunts move into position. Back inside, the electricity goes out all of a sudden and then a few Team Magma members with their {{p|Houndoom}} confront Alden. Joy walks by going into the room, but she gets caught from behind by another Magma member. One of the grunts says that they need access to the ruins, and if Professor Alden doesn't comply, they'll do something to the others. The Professor has no choice but to give in. Team Rocket, on the other hand, resurfaces from their tunnel, but they find themselves still outside and soon surrounded by Team Magma. Jessie and [[James]] order out their Pokémon to attack. However, Team Magma's Houndoom use {{m|Roar}}, sending the Pokémon back into their Poké Balls. With that, Team Rocket runs off.

The pair are glad to find Professor Alden unharmed, fortunately. Alden admits that he is perfectly fine. Meanwhile, Team Rocket has managed to snag the four orbs, but {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s loud voice alerts the Professor and the kids to the trio's presence. makes a big scene. Professor Alden notices they have the orbs. Jessie quickly sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, but Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Quick Attack}} and soon enough Pikachu's attack hits Arbok and knocks the orbs out of Team Rocket's clutches. Finally, Pikachu finishes them off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} and sends Team Rocket flying off once again.