When our heroes rescue a Charmander who was abandoned by its Trainer, the Fire-type Pokemon happily joins Ash's team. For a while, it battles faithfully by Ash's side, including in a match against Celadon City Gym Leader Erika. But when it uses its fiery attacks to help stop a herd of rampaging Exeggutor, it suddenly evolves into Charmeleon! After this unexpected Evolution, will it still have a strong bond with Ash? Later, Ash and friends meet Ritchie and Trevor - two up-and-coming young Trainers who also have Charmander on their Pokemon team!