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[[Ash]] is surprised to learn that {{Delia|his mom}}, some of [[Pallet Town]]'s locals and {{ashfr}} are going to go to the [[Seafoam Islands]] for a beachside holiday. Delia tells Ash that he has to stay behind to train, as the tour group leaves shortly after. Ash goes to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s lab to discover that Oak is trying to find out why {{p|Slowpoke}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Slowbro}}. Ash suggests that Professor Oak use the [[Pokedex]] to search for answers. In saying that, Professor Oak is instantly reminded of [[Professor Westwood V]], a Pokéologist and the original creator of the [[Pokédex]] who would know the answer. He conveniently lives of the Seafoam Islands, and so Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} are more than happy to lend a hand. Ash quickly packs his bags and heads to the beach.

Ash arrives and surprises Brock and Misty, who are riding on sailboards. They walk to Westwood's lab and discover that he is actually the fifth of many Westwoods, and insists on being called that. He happens to also be trying to figure out the mystery of Slowpoke and {{p|Shellder}}, and hopes to present a theory to the world's leading body of Pokéologists, the 'Pokémon Suppositum'. Westwood goes outside to fish, trying to understand Slowpoke. Ash and his friends examine Slowpoke sitting next to them. Misty believes she recognizes Slowpoke's expression, and right on cue {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} comes out of its {{ball|Poké}} and talks to the Slowpoke. After what seems to be some random, unintelligent conversation, a {{p|Krabby}} comes out the water. It first grabs onto Slowpoke's tail, and then Psyduck's, leaving it in great pain jumping up and down. The team decides to go have some lunch for a break.

Meanwhile, {{an|Giovanni|Team Rocket's Boss}} is taking a vacation on the beach and making [[Jessie]] and [[James]] dig for clams, having already cleaned his private yacht. Upset that they cannot take a break, James digs up a {{p|Shellder}} and decides to try to capture it. James calls out {{TP|James|Weezing}} and defeats the Shellder with {{m|Haze}}, but Jessie steps up to capture it, much to James' disappointment. They go to the boss, but he is annoyed with them as usual. He orders them to steal potentially invaluable information from Westwood's lab.  

Westwood V shows Ash and his friends a computer simulation of Slowpoke's evolution, and notes the form change Shellder undergoes when it clamps on to Slowpoke's tail. The {{TRT}} members arrive in a parasail and startle everyone when it crash lands on the lab's balcony. After performing their {{motto}} they hand Westwood V a paper with their own 'Team Rockédex' entries about themselves. Westwood V is instantly impressed by Meowth's speech and starts writing notes. He then realizes that Team Rocket may be trying to enslave him and he tries to escape. They find that the only Pokémon Professor Westwood V has is a Slowpoke.  

Westwood V tries to run away with his Slowpoke, but after tripping, Team Rocket catches up and sends out the Shellder to make it evolve into Slowbro. To everyone's surprise Slowpoke, regarded as the Dopey Pokémon, runs around in an attempt to flee from Shellder. Misty decides to intervene with the seaside location perfect for her {{type|water}} Pokémon, but Psyduck emerges. Psyduck turns around and Shellder {{m|Clamp|clamps}} onto its tail instead. After a delayed pain reaction, Psyduck throws Shellder off sending the Pokémon flying. Weezing attempts to knock Psyduck out, but only bounces on its head. Jessie gets mad and throws the Shellder again, but it clamps onto Psyduck's head this time, giving it a major headache. Psyduck, now much more powerful because of its headache, uses {{m|Disable}} to stop everyone and causes Team Rocket to fly off into the distance with {{m|Confusion}}. It suddenly loses concentration and both Team Rocket and Shellder land close by. As Slowpoke walks towards Psyduck to say thanks, it trips and Shellder clamps onto its tail, evolving it. Team Rocket runs back to grab Slowbro, but it remembers and uses {{m|Mega Punch}}, causing Team Rocket to blast off again.  

Misty asks if Westwood V has figured out why Slowpoke evolves. He answers confidently, with a brand new theory, that {{wp|Mutualism (biology)|both Pokémon benefit}}. He explains that Shellder helps Slowpoke to balance on two legs instead of four, freeing its hands so it can use Mega Punch, and Shellder gains land transportation on Slowpoke's tail.  

 

As the group are leaving, then Ash thinks Psyduck may want to say goodbye to Slowbro. Misty, Ash and Brock watch on as the two Pokémon have a rather slow conversation.