As the Masters Eight approaches, Ash receives a call from Professor Oak encouraging him to visit his older Pokémon to gain inspiration for the upcoming tournament. Upon arriving at the lab with Goh, Ash is swarmed by his former teammates—ranging from fan favorites like and Charizard to the energetic Bayleef .

The episode emphasizes the bond between Ash's "Journeys" team and his "Reserves":

: Ash’s Lucario overcomes a type disadvantage to win, debuting its own new move, Bullet Punch .

Episode 114 of Pokémon Journeys , titled in the English dub, serves as a pivotal training prelude to the Masters Eight Tournament. The story centers on Ash’s return to Pallet Town for a nostalgic and high-stakes reunion with his former rivals and his vast collection of Pokémon at Professor Oak's Laboratory. A Hero's Homecoming