A hidden darkness is growing in the beautiful and peaceful land of Equestria. As it quickly grows, it affects people and Pokémon alike in ways unimaginable. The only hope to stop it are the Chosen Eight of legend; eight special girls chosen by the Everfree Geodes that each represent an element that will give the power of harmony and friendship back to Equestria.

Twilight Sparkle is a studious and intelligent young girl who dreams of becoming a Top Pokémon Coordinator like her mother and she is the Chosen Bearer of Magic.

Rainbow Dash is a tomboyish and adventurous young girl who dreams of becoming a Pokémon Master and she is the Chosen Bearer of Loyalty.

Applejack is a hard-working and persistent young cowgirl who also dreams of becoming a Pokémon Master, and getting enough money for her family. She is the Chosen Bearer of Honesty.

Fluttershy is a shy yet very kind-hearted young girl who dreams of becoming a Pokémon Breeder, and she is the Chosen Bearer of Kindness.

Pinkie Pie is a fun-loving and chipper young girl who dreams of becoming a Pokémon Performer and opening her own bakery with her Pokémon. She is the Chosen Bearer of Laughter.

Rarity is a prim and proper young girl with a sense of fashion who also dreams of becoming a Pokémon Performer. She is the Chosen Bearer of Generosity.

Sunset Shimmer is a young girl with a troubled past who dreams of becoming a Pokémon Researcher and to find redemption and freedom from the mistakes that she had made before. She is the Chosen Bearer of Forgiveness.

And Starlight Glimmer is an orphaned young girl who also dreams of becoming a Top Coordinator and to find her family, remembering that they only gave her up because they loved her. She is the Chosen Bearer of Understanding.

Together, these eight girls will begin to kindle a friendship that could be the only hope to save Equestria in the near future.

First volume of Pokémon: Adventures in Equestria.