Ash, Misty, and Brock encounter a gigantic Magcargo that refuses to move aside and let a traveler pass. Magcargo eventually moves, but a passing trainer named Egan, who specializes in Fire-Types, taunts Misty for he "weak" Water-Types. As he runs after Magcargo, Misty gives chase to him. He says that he will be able to capture Magcargo, but it easily beats him. Egan sits down to have lunch with Ash, Misty, and Brock, and Misty and Egan are able to put their differences aside once they discuss why their love their type of Pokemon. They then decide to help Egan capture Magcargo.