A Pokémon falls out of the sky and collides with Ash. The Pokémon is Goomy, a Dragon-type reputed to be the weakest of all the Dragon-types. After Ash and co. help it recover, they see that Goomy is afraid of Dedenne, a Fairy-type, and a wild Ariados, a Bug-type. They try to determine the cause of Goomy's fears and with the help of Clemont's newest invention, learn that it has to do with a swarm of Bug-types that invaded the wetlands that were Goomy's home. Their efforts are put on hold when Team Rocket attacks and abducts Pikachu and Goomy. They escape, but Team Rocket catches up to them and in the ensuing battle, Ash's friends are incapacitated and Pikachu and Fletchinder end up disoriented by Inkay's Psybeam. Goomy manages to step in and help and fends them off with its Bide attack, and decides to go with Ash.
Tropes
- Big Damn Heroes: When Pikachu and Goomy look like they will be hit with a Shadow Ball, Ash jumps in the Shadow Ball’s way and saves the two Pokémon.
- Call-Back: Clemont's newest invention is the Mk-II version of his original Pokémon translator.
- Cowardly Lion: Goomy is very afraid of dangerous situations, as well as Fairy-types and Bug-types, thanks to the invasion of its old home, but steps in to save the day when it counts.
- Crash-Into Hello: Goomy meets the group when it falls off the back of a Swanna and crash lands right onto Ash.
- Joke Character: Goomy is considered the weakest Dragon-type Pokémon in-universe. Ash himself comment that it doesn't really look like a dragon.
- Weather Manipulation: Goomy's Rain Dance.
