With the Contest in Fallarbor Town over, Ash and friends are now headed to Lavaridge Town so Ash can battle for his next Gym Badge. However they soon re-encounter Thatcher, who has taught his Plusle and Minun the Helping Hand attack and as a result was invited to join a group of cheerleaders. He brings everyone to the cheer camp, but Max believes their is something strange about this group. Meanwhile, Team Rocket want this cheer power for themselves.