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{{Ash}} and [[Goh]] take a walk through the forest, making sure to soak up the sun after several stormy days. They come to a stop when they see a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Marshtomp}} stuck in the ground. [[Goh]] scans it with his [[Rotom Phone]], learning that Marshtomp require wet conditions to keep their skin from drying out. Acting swiftly, Ash tries to break open the hardened ground with a stick, but this fails. Goh then suggests that he should {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Marshtomp to free it, but the Ball fails to capture it due to it being firmly stuck in place. Ash then spots a group of Marshtomp watching from afar, and suggests having them use {{m|Water Gun}} to free their friend. The other Marshtomp, however, are too timid and step backwards as Ash approaches. Goh then realizes his {{t|Water}} type {{TP|Goh|Sobble}} could assist, but it instead panics from the pressure and camouflages itself. Next, Goh turns to a bucket relay strategy to free the trapped Marshtomp, by scooping water from a nearby stream with leaves. However this proves tedious, while Ash also trips and spills the first load of water. Ash tries his own Water Gun, but Goh dismisses the idea of carrying water in their mouths as silly.

Pikachu leads everyone back to the trapped Marshtomp, scaring its friends away in the process. Fearing that the situation is going to get worse, Ash and Goh struggle to think of an alternative plan. A passing {{p|Ludicolo}} offers them hope, but it proves to be an absent-minded individual. It fails to understand Ash and Goh's command for a {{m|Rain Dance}} and instead summons the glaring sun with {{m|Sunny Day}}. Goh pleads with Ludicolo to use Rain Dance, but the message still doesn't get through. Ludicolo then stares at the helpless Marshtomp for a few moments before beginning to dance and clap on the spot as it finally performs Rain Dance, summoning rain clouds. The rainwater soaks into the parched ground, allowing Marshtomp to struggle free of the mud. Ludicolo pulls Marshtomp out, before twirling it around as it continues its Rain Dance. The other Marshtomp are overjoyed and start dancing alongside their rescued friend and Ludicolo. Ash and Goh are pleased the result, and soon leave the wild Pokémon to enjoy the rainy weather.