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After {{Ash}}'s defeat in the [[DP016|previous episode]], he is not letting the loss put him down as he [[Pokémon training|train]]s with his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} for a rematch. {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Aipom}}, and {{AP|Turtwig}} launch {{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Focus Punch}}, and {{m|Razor Leaf}} attacks respectively at coal ore pillars, shattering them with ease. {{ashfr|His friends}} applaud at his effort and {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} [[LagomorphShipping|pets Pikachu with its ear]]. {{an|Dawn}} brings up the [[type]] disadvantage his [[party|team]] faces against [[Roark]]'s, suggesting that he should call {{an|Professor Oak}} and get some of his other Pokémon. She even offers to loan him {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, but Ash is adamant to stick with what he has. He brings up how [[Paul]] [[DP015|won with type disadvantages]] and knows that he can do the same, which settles the difference. {{an|Brock}} decides to help by allowing Ash to train against {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} since it resembles Roark's Pokémon by type and the {{a|Rock Head}} [[Ability]]. Dawn is also inspired and decides to head back to the [[Pokémon Center]] to practice new combinations. When she does get back, the TV inside shows [[Marian]] announcing the location of the next [[Pokémon Contest]], which is in [[Floaroma Town]].

At the laboratory, the scientists discover that one of the three [[Fossil]] revival machines was stolen, immediately reporting it to [[Officer Jenny]]. None of the revived Pokémon were affected, but one points out that the stolen machine had a Fossil inside, which was in the process of being revived. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} celebrates the successful theft of the machine. They decide to revive Fossils, but they realize that none of them grabbed Fossils during the heist, which sparks an argument. The revival machine suddenly activates, cutting off the argument, one of the screens displaying complete rebirth. The doors open, and smoke pours out as the figure inside awakens, revealed to be an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. [[Jessie]] tosses a {{i|Poké Ball}} to catch it, but Aerodactyl merely swats it away. It flies off and initiates {{m|Giga Impact}}. While [[James]] tries to use information cards to figure out what the attack is, Aerodactyl swoops down and attacks Team Rocket before it flies towards [[Oreburgh City]].

Ash is still training hard with Brock, pitting Turtwig against Sudowoodo. Ash is trying to find the strategy he needs to win, reflecting on his loss on how Roark's Pokémon were fast as well as being able to negate pure power attacks. Roark comes by, intent on digging for more Fossils, and praises his effort. When he finds a Fossil on the ground, he reveals to Ash and Brock on how he met his {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}}, being the first Fossil to be revived via the machine.

Dawn is training with her Pokémon when Aerodactyl appears, firing {{m|Hyper Beam}} at random. She quickly shields her Pokémon, avoiding the blast, before checking her [[Pokédex]]. Aerodactyl continues to rampage across down, firing Hyper Beam at random locations, making its way to the lab. It destroys part of the structure, releasing a revived {{p|Armaldo}} and {{p|Kabutops}}. The scientists rush out to try and contain the Pokémon, but Aerodactyl fires a Hyper Beam to stop them. Armaldo and Kabutops attack Aerodactyl with Hyper Beam and {{m|Mud Shot}}, but it flies off, leaving Armaldo and Kabutops to roam freely.

Pikachu prepares to attack, but Roark reminds them that the Fossil Pokémon and the revival machine are both at risk. Aerodactyl shows up and fires Hyper Beam, freeing all three Pokémon and knocking down the machine. The scientists recall the Armaldo and Kabutops as Aerodactyl launches Giga Impact at Cranidos. Cranidos stops the attack at first, but it gets pushed back into the group, sending them all rolling. Aerodactyl fires Hyper Beam at Ash and Pikachu, but Dawn arrives, her Buneary and Piplup stopping the attack with {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Dawn steps forward as Aerodactyl initiates another Giga Impact. Buneary and Piplup wait until it gets close before jumping and spinning past the attack with ease. They jump and knock down Aerodactyl before the scientist throws a Poké Ball, catching it.

Team Rocket uprights the mecha and Roark confronts them. As they try to run, Cranidos pursues, but {{MTR}} fires a net missile to imprison Cranidos. Cranidos begins glowing, [[Evolution|evolving]] into {{p|Rampardos}} and shattering the net. Rampardos charges forward and easily catches up, grabbing the machine and detaching the revival machine before using Zen Headbutt to destroy the mecha and sending Team Rocket flying. Ash asks Roark for [[DP018|the rematch the next day]], which is accepted. Ash then asks Dawn to help him with training for the battle, which she accepts.