The Series opens in the town of Littleroot in the region of Hoenn, with Grovyle sparring with his friend Exploud. The main antagonist, Blaziken, soon turns up however causing more trouble than usual. Pelipper brings Grovyle and Exploud to the town center where Blaziken is threatening the town mayor, Kadabra. Blaziken then steals the mystical Red Orb before taking off. Grovyle plucks up the courage to chase Blaziken across Hoenn, and so assembles his friends for the beginning of a journey that will change him and all he holds close.