Ash and co. take shelter from a storm in an abandoned mansion that is home to a bunch of Ghost Pokémon known as Litwick. Meanwhile, Team Rocket are also hiding in the mansion and think they have control over the Litwick thanks to the presence of James's Yamask, but they are slowly growing more and more weary and the Litwick seem to be getting stronger. Do the Litwick have a sinister ulterior motive?
Tropes
- Characterisation Marches On: Dr. Zager, previously a stereotypical Mad Scientist, is now the Rocket trio’s leader, despite Pierce having held that role before. In fact, Pierce isn’t even alluded to.
- Enemy Mine: Ash and his friends not only work with Team Rocket to fight off the Litwick, they also save each other from being sucked into the ghost world forever.
- Shout-Out: Jessie's appearance through a hole in the wall is one to the famous "Here's Johnny!" scene from The Shining.
- Stopped Reading Too Soon: Invoked by Litwick shutting off Ash's Pokédex so he'd know it will guide him, but not know it'll guide him to the ghost world.
