Arriving in Ecruteak City, Ash immediately makes his way to the Gym to challenge its Leader for his next Johto League Badge. On their way over, they are stopped by Infernando, a fire-breathing salesman, who claims to be “just the guy they’re lookin’ for”. The group are quick to brush off Infernando’s Itemfinder offer and continue on the trail headed toward the Gym. After receiving instructions from his hungry teammates, James goes on the look for some food. He soon encounters Infernando, and James is instantly sold by the sales pitch and buys himself an Itemfinder. James returns to the park with his new “Treasure Detector”, but Jessie and Meowth are immediately annoyed that not only did James not return with food, but he spent all of his money on the worthless device. James tries to prove himself and switches the Itemfinder on. It begin blinking and indicates that something is buried nearby. A few shovel scoops and James spots a glimmering object in the ground, but it turns out to be a bottle cap. Jessie and Meowth are disappointed, but James is thrilled by the rare find.
