In the first story, Ash, Dawn, Brock, and their Pokémon are attending a week-long Pokémon academy. It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet other trainers and work with new Pokémon. Ash can't wait to put his skills to the test! A Pokémon triathlon is just what he had in mind. But battling a spooky Ghost-type Pokémon is another story... In the second story, when Ash and his friends encounter an injured Riolu, they want to help it. But this is no ordinary Riolu. It's afraid to trust Ash, and with good reason: Riolu's on the run from two different groups of Pokemon poachers, including ruthless Hunter J. Now it's up to Ash to win the little Fighting-type's trust. Because the move that makes Riolu so special just may be the only thing that can save it...

A flip book. "Temporary tattoos inside!"--Covers. Adapted from the two-part episode 'Pokémon ranger and the kidnapped riolu!' by Helena Mayer.