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The episode begins with {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Greninja}} training at a stream at night. Ash orders Greninja to use {{m|Water Shuriken}} and then orders Pikachu to use {{m|Electro Ball}} after dodging the attack, which is then cut in half by Greninja's {{m|Cut}} attack, causing an explosion that sprays Ash with water, completely soaking him through before he commands Greninja to use {{m|Double Team}}. As {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}} watch Ash's training in admiration, {{an|Serena}} becomes worried about Ash catching a cold as she throws a towel to him, but Ash assures her that he's fine but suddenly sneezes loudly. At Team Rocket's Headquarters, [[Jessie]], [[James]] and Meowth are kneeling before Giovanni as he congratulates them on their work in Kalos, and puts great emphasis on Meowth's achievements as he begins to reward him, which makes Meowth happy, but Meowth's impression changes as he becomes overloaded by the boss's rewards and struggles to breathe. As he continues it turns out to have been a dream as he wakes up shortly after Jessie and James shout to him, along with {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} and {{TP|James|Inkay}}. As James mentions Meowth's dream he talking about in his sleep, Meowth begins to change the subject as he quickly mentions that they need to capture Pikachu. Not long after, a loud guitar is heard, catching the attention of Team Rocket as they look up to a hill and see someone above. As they watch on, the mystery person talks about how the Pikachu they're talking about can't be stronger than his before he begins to rock out once more and reveals himself to be Jimmy: The Pikachu Trainer and his Pikachu: Spike. He then asks where he can find this Pikachu they want.

Jimmy comments on how his Pikachu Spike is the ultimate Pikachu, and Serena is relieved that Jimmy bought her disguise as Ash and tries to remain calm. Pikachu informs Serena that he's willing to assist her during the battle against Jimmy. Team Rocket watches from a nearby tree as they're impressed by Jimmy's determination to find Ash's Pikachu, but Jessie shows annoyance towards him because he thinks he can beat Ash's Pikachu. Sceptical that Jimmy can win against Ash's Pikachu, James mentions that if Jimmy's Pikachu turns out to be strong, they could capture Ash's Pikachu once Jimmy has weakened it.

Serena imitates Ash's catchphrase as she sends Pikachu into battle. Jimmy offers Serena the first move as the battle begins with Serena commanding {{m|Quick Attack}} as Jimmy orders his Pikachu to use the same attack. The two Quick Attacks collide and Jimmy orders Spike to use {{m|Thunder Punch}}, but Serena has Pikachu dodge, which proves successful. Serena orders Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} this time, but Spike manages to escape using {{m|Dig}}. Serena begins to panic as she wonders where Spike will attack from next, but after help from Pikachu, she remembers [[XY067|what Ash would do in this situation]] and orders Pikachu to use Iron Tail, to which Pikachu slams the attack on the ground, bringing Spike to the surface and amazing Jimmy. Serena orders Pikachu to use another Iron Tail and it hits Spike hard, bringing him to the ground. Jimmy is enjoying the battle as Serena continues her Ash impression, while secretly amazed that it worked. Team Rocket continue to watch on as Jessie comes up with the idea of capturing both Pikachu if Jimmy's is just as strong as Ash's, as Meowth thinks it's a good idea. Meowth then focuses on how Giovanni will reward him if he gets the two Pikachu, only this time, it won't be a dream. Jessie snap Meowth out of his daydream, and Meowth tells them they should begin the plan of capturing the Pikachu.

In town, Clemont and Bonnie have bought the medicine and begin to make their way back to the forest where they can help Ash get better with it. Upon arriving back at the clearing, Clemont and Bonnie notice Serena battling, but mistake her for Ash at first, until Clemont looks closer and notices it is Serena. Bonnie shouts over to Serena and begins to ask why she's dressed up like Ash, but is cut off by Serena screaming to prevent her cover being blown. Bonnie then tries to ask again but Serena screams again, this time joined by Ash's Pikachu. Jimmy then asks if they are her friends and she tells him they are before she goes to Clemont, asking if he's got the medicine for Ash, to which he says he has and Ash will be better in no time, but then begins to wonder about her due to her behavior. Serena then explains the situation, which helps Clemont to understand to some extent. Clemont then tells her that she can leave the rest to him regarding Ash before leaving with Bonnie, only for the latter to return to tease Serena by wishing her luck and calling her "Ash", embarrassing Serena before she turns her attention to the battle once more, much to Jimmy's pleasure.

In the tent, Clemont gives Ash the medicine as Bonnie hopes he gets better soon. Back to the battle, Serena commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt as Jimmy commands Spike to use Thunderbolt as well; both attacks collide causing an explosion. As both Serena and Jimmy command the Pikachu to use Quick Attack, they're stopped and caught by two mechanical hands before the moves can make contact, which shocks the two trainers. Just then, a truck tears through the foliage and is in clear view in the middle of the clearing. Two people emerge from the top of the truck on a stage and begin singing, before asking if they want to know who they are as they remove their disguises and they are revealed to be Team Rocket. With their identities now known, Jimmy recognizes them, surprising Serena as Jimmy tells her that they are the people who informed him about Ash's Pikachu in the first place. Team Rocket then reveal their plans for capturing Pikachu, but after noticing something isn't right, Jessie then questions if it is Serena dressed up as Ash, which gets James and Meowth talking about why she would do that. Jimmy, hearing everything, questions what's going on, which makes Serena nervous as she's been caught out. The two Pikachu attempt to escape using Thunderbolt, but it's no use and Team Rocket make their escape by driving off in the truck with them both. As Serena and Jimmy chase after the truck, it is suddenly stopped by {{m|Water Shuriken}}s. Once the smoke has cleared, Team Rocket questions what just happened as Ash reveals it was him and his Greninja. Serena asks if Ash is alright as he was so ill earlier, but Ash replies that thanks to Clemont and Bonnie he is alright. Ash mentions to Serena that she battled in place of him, which causes Jimmy to ask what's going on, and Ash tells him he'll explain later as saving the Pikachu is the priority right now. With her act now blown, Serena mentions to Jimmy that she meant no harm with what she did as she removes Ash's hat, surprising Jimmy as he recognizes her as the girl from earlier. Serena then returns Ash's hat to him before the battle with Team Rocket begins as James sends out Inkay while Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} and both command them to use {{m|Psybeam}} and {{m|Shadow Ball}}. Ash prepares to counter by having Greninja use Water Shuriken and Serena decides to help out by having Braixen use {{m|Flamethrower}}, Pancham use {{m|Dark Pulse}} and {{TP|Serena|Sylveon}} use {{m|Swift}}. Serena's battling skills catch the attention of Jimmy who comments on her skills. With the attacks countered, Ash has Greninja use Cut to free the Pikachu and shortly afterwards, Ash and Jimmy command Thunderbolt from their Pikachu, which sends Team Rocket blasting off. Meowth is upset that he won't get his reward from Giovanni now that their plan has failed, which confuses Jessie and James angers as the former views herself as more deserving of a reward from the boss.