Abandoned by their trainers, a renegade group of Squirtle form a gang. Team Rocket’s Meowth convinces the unruly Squirtle to assist in capturing Pikachu. After Pikachu is captured, the Squirtle realize that Team Rocket is going to betray them and the captured heroes. Ash saves the Squirtle leader at the risk of his own life, and the Squirtle agree to help in a rescue. In the end, the Squirtle leader leaves the squad to join Ash.