Ash & Go have heard that the Legendary Pokémon, Ho-Oh, has been sighted in Ecruteak City in Johto so head straight to Johto to find it. When there, they see a Pokémon that resembles Ho-Oh instantly but soon learn it's a fake. They discover a local boy disguised one of his Pokémon as Ho-Oh to show his grandfather the Pokémon. However, with his plan failing, he hopes to find the real Ho-Oh. Will he succeed?