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I have one theory each for in and out of universe reasons he leaves everyone behind, for what it's worth.But one thing that really bugged me: Ash seriously didn't have another Pokemon on him besides Pikachu? I get they were playing him "battling" Mincinno for laughs but...I didn't think it was funny? He's got almost a full team of Pokemon and I'm supposed to believe he didn't bring a single one with him? They're small instances, but Journeys is really butchering certain aspects of his character, and I don't like it.
In-universe--spending time at the lab is just better than staying in a pokéball all day just in case he needs you.
Out of universe--they don't want to keep coming up with excuses for Dragonite (who can fly and has incredible strength) to not handle every TR problem with ease.