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Pokémon — Indigo League

Indigo League · 1997 · 82 episodes

It’s Ash Ketchum’s tenth birthday, and he’s ready to do what many 10-year-olds in the Kanto region set out to do—become a Pokémon Trainer! Things don’t go exactly the way he planned when he ends up with a Pikachu instead of a standard first Pokémon, and winning Gym Badges turns out to be much tougher than he thought. Luckily he’s got former Gym Leaders Brock and Misty at his side, along with a bevy of new Pokémon friends, including Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.

Episodes

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    Episode 1

    Pokémon - I Choose You!

    April 1, 1997 · 23 min

    Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old from Pallet Town, is finally old enough to receive his first Pokémon! However, he oversleeps, and the only remaining Pokémon at Prof…

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    Episode 2

    Pokémon Emergency!

    April 8, 1997 · 23 min

    Ash rushes into Viridian City with his gravely wounded Pikachu. The city's on high alert for Pokémon thieves-thieves like Jessie, James, and Meowth of Team Roc…

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    Episode 3

    Ash Catches a Pokémon

    April 15, 1997 · 23 min

    Ash discovers and catches a Caterpie—his first Pokémon capture! Though Ash is excited, Misty is grossed out by Bug-type Pokémon, so she is repulsed by its atte…

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    Episode 4

    Challenge of the Samurai

    April 22, 1997 · 23 min

    Misty and Ash continue to wander the Viridian Forest when they spot a Weedle. As Ash battles it, he's distracted by a boy dressed as a samurai and calling hims…

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    Episode 5

    Showdown in Pewter City

    April 29, 1997 · 23 min

    Jessie, James, and Meowth dig a trap for our heroes, but they end up falling into it themselves! Ash and Misty arrive at Pewter City and meet a curious fellow…

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    Episode 6

    Clefairy and the Moon Stone

    May 6, 1997 · 23 min

    Will Team Rocket steal the Moon Stone? Are there other Clefairy lurking about, and do they carry Moon Stones, too? And is the legend of the Moon Stone true?

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    Episode 7

    The Water Flowers of Cerulean City

    May 13, 1997 · 23 min

    Ash seeks the Cascade badge in Cerulean City—but for some reason, Misty doesn't want to join them. When Ash and Brock show up, the city is buzzing about a brea…

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    Episode 8

    The Path to the Pokémon League

    May 20, 1997 · 23 min

    On the way to Vermillion City, Ash meets AJ, a Gym Leader at an unsanctioned Gym who has 98 wins and zero losses. They battle, and Ash is surprised that AJ's G…

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    Episode 9

    The School of Hard Knocks

    May 27, 1997 · 23 min

    While searching for firewood in the foggy woods, Ash and Pikachu discover a bunch of prep-school kids bullying a classmate named Joe.

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    Episode 10

    Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village

    June 3, 1997 · 23 min

    Ash and Misty, while arguing, discover an Oddish. As Misty's Starmie weakens the Oddish, a Bulbasaur appears and fights Starmie while the Oddish runs off into…

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    Episode 11

    Charmander - The Stray Pokémon

    June 10, 1997 · 23 min

    Our friends, lost, discover an injured Charmander. Pikachu talks to it and learns that it's been waiting a long time for its trainer to return.

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    Episode 12

    Here Comes the Squirtle Squad

    June 17, 1997 · 23 min

    Ash and his friends walk along a path and fall into a hole dug by a batch of mischievous Squirtle. Ash climbs out and tries to battle them, but they scatter wh…

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    Episode 13

    Mystery at the Lighthouse

    June 24, 1997 · 23 min

    A tremendously large shadow begins to take form in the sea mists, but this possible discovery could be hindered due to the infamous Team Rocket lurking in the…

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    Episode 14

    Electric Shock Showdown

    July 1, 1997 · 23 min

    Our heroes finally reach Vermillion City, and they discover that the Pokémon Center is filled with Pokémon hurt during battles with Lt. Surge, the Vermillion C…

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    Episode 15

    Battle Aboard the St. Anne

    July 8, 1997 · 23 min

    Ash and his friends board a fancy cruise ship called the St. Anne, thanks to tickets provided by two friendly but familiar-looking people. We soon learn that t…

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    Episode 16

    Pokémon Shipwreck

    July 15, 1997 · 23 min

    The St. Anne has capsized and sunk with Ash, the gang, and Team Rocket trapped inside. Now, both sides must put aside their differences in order to escape.

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    Episode 17

    Island of the Giant Pokémon

    July 22, 1997 · 23 min

    As our heroes and Team Rocket beat the odds by surviving the sinking ship, they are dragged into another potentially deadly situation when they are attacked by…

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    Episode 18

    Beauty and the Beach

    July 29, 1997 · 23 min

    Ash and his friends have finally arrived in Porta Vista, a beach-side tourist town. After destroying an old man's ship, they must help in the old man's busines…

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    Episode 19

    Tentacool & Tentacruel

    August 5, 1997 · 23 min

    Our heroes arrive at Hutber Port, where a ferryboat line runs to the mainland.

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    Episode 20

    The Ghost of Maiden's Peak

    August 12, 1997 · 23 min

    After leaving Acapulco in search of Saffron City, our heroes finally arrive at a small port town in the middle of celebrating a summer festival.

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    Episode 21

    Bye Bye Butterfree

    August 19, 1997 · 23 min

    When the party sees a flock of Butterfree flying above the ocean, Brock, as a Pokémon breeder, explains that it is the Butterfree's egg-laying season.

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    Episode 22

    Abra and the Psychic Showdown

    August 26, 1997 · 23 min

    The party finally arrives in Saffron City where a young girl manages a gym of Pokémon using her psychic powers. If Ash defeats this particular Gym Leader, Ash…

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    Episode 23

    The Tower of Terror

    September 2, 1997 · 23 min

    In search of a ghost Pokémon, Ash heads immediately for a tower in Lavender Town where they are said to dwell.

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    Episode 24

    Haunter Versus Kadabra

    September 9, 1997 · 23 min

    Unbeknownst to Ash, one of the ghost Pokémon decides to join Ash and friends on their journey and more importantly help Ash battle the powerful Saffron City Gy…

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    Episode 25

    Primeape Goes Bananas

    September 16, 1997 · 23 min

    On their way to Celadon City, our heroes encounter Mankey, a wild Pokémon that if rubbed the wrong way can go into uncontrollable fits. Not realizing its unpre…

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    Episode 26

    Pokémon Scent-sation!

    September 23, 1997 · 23 min

    The party arrives in Celadon City, a perfectly pleasant town full of large department stores, condominiums, and fancy arcades.

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    Episode 27

    Hypno's Naptime

    September 30, 1997 · 23 min

    Our heroes come to a town in which a great deal of children have recently turned up missing.

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    Episode 28

    Pokémon Fashion Flash

    October 7, 1997 · 23 min

    At Brock's persistent request, our heroes stop by Caesar Street, a town of breeders famous for its Pokémon beauty salons.

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    Episode 29

    The Punchy Pokémon

    October 14, 1997 · 23 min

    In the outskirts of Fuchsia City, our heroes come across Hitmonchan, a fighter-Pokémon. With little thought, Ash attempts to capture it, but he and Pikachu are…

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    Episode 30

    Sparks Fly for Magnemite

    October 21, 1997 · 23 min

    As our heroes make their way through the industrial town of Gringy City, Pikachu, perhaps weary from travel, is in a strange state; the electric sacks on his c…

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    Episode 31

    Dig Those Diglett!

    October 28, 1997 · 23 min

    Ash, Brock, Misty and Pikachu are lost deep in the mountains. As they press forward on a rough road not even shown on their map, they suddenly hear a large exp…

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    Episode 32

    The Ninja-Poké Showdown

    November 4, 1997 · 23 min

    Fuchsia Gym, the authorized gym where Ash seeks his next badge, turns out to be a hidden ninja's lair. After finally discovering and entering the gym, he is he…

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    Episode 33

    The Flame Pokémon-athon!

    November 11, 1997 · 23 min

    Our heroes come to a prairie where the Laramies, a family of Pokémon Ranchers live. They learn from a daughter of the Laramie family that a race is held at the…

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    Episode 34

    The Kangaskhan Kid

    November 18, 1997 · 23 min

    Our heroes accompany Officer Jenny into the forest, intent on pursuing the Pokémon poachers in the area.

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    Episode 35

    The Legend of Miniryu

    November 25, 1997 · 23 min

    Ash and his friends get challenged by Team Rocket in seeing who can capture the most Pokémon within the Safari Zone, with Ash catching a whole herd of Tauros.…

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    Episode 36

    The Bridge Bike Gang

    December 2, 1997 · 23 min

    Ash and the others happen upon a town that can only be reached by a long bike bridge, but they don't have enough money to rent bikes for the crossing.

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    Episode 37

    Ditto's Mysterious Mansion

    December 9, 1997 · 23 min

    Our heroes take shelter in a cabin that turns out to be the Copycat House of a trainer who has a Pikachu that is a Ditto, the Transform Pokémon.

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    Episode 38

    Cyber Soldier Porygon

    December 16, 1997 · 23 min

    Ash and his friends arrive at Pokémon Center where the PokéBall transfer machine has been causing problems, as the transferred Pokémon never end up at the othe…

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    Episode 39

    Pikachu's Goodbye

    April 16, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash and the others discover a group of wild Pikachu in a secluded area of the woods. How will Pikachu feel seeing others of its kind in the wild?

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    Episode 40

    The Battling Eevee Brothers

    April 16, 1998 · 23 min

    Tracing a path through the woods, the party comes across a tree baited with a plate of food and water. An Eevee is bound to the trunk with string.

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    Episode 41

    Wake Up, Snorlax!

    April 23, 1998 · 23 min

    On empty stomachs, our heroes' search for food brings them to a small village, but find there is no food at the bakery nor at the grocery store; even the town…

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    Episode 42

    Showdown at Dark City

    April 30, 1998 · 23 min

    In the middle of a terrible desert, our heroes inadvertently wandered into Dark City. With no name but Dark, the city has fallen into ruin.

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    Episode 43

    The March of the Exeggutor Squad

    May 7, 1998 · 23 min

    After discovering there's a traveling carnival nearby, Ash, Misty and Brock join in on the fun of the fair and stumble across a rather dull magic show.

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    Episode 44

    The Problem with Paras

    May 14, 1998 · 23 min

    Team Rocket never let up with their constant interception, but today something seems strange. The coin on Meowth's forehead is blinking red, indicating overhea…

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    Episode 45

    The Song of Jigglypuff

    May 21, 1998 · 23 min

    Our heroes trudge along, resigning themselves to the idea of camping out in the desert as the sun slowly sets. Suddenly they see bright lights in front of them…

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    Episode 46

    Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon

    May 28, 1998 · 23 min

    Our heroes approach Grampa Canyon, famous for the beautiful scenery of its valley. As they approach, however, they find wave upon wave of people also heading f…

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    Episode 47

    A Chansey Operation

    June 4, 1998 · 23 min

    As our heroes sleep peacefully, Pikachu begins experiencing an unusual sensation. As though it were choking on something, Pikachu's expression grows steadily m…

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    Episode 48

    Holy Matrimony!

    June 11, 1998 · 23 min

    As our heroes pass the entrance to a small village, they stop in front of a strange sign.

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    Episode 49

    So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd

    June 18, 1998 · 23 min

    As Ash sits on a rock, staring at his Pokédex, it displays Farfetch'd, an odd-looking Pokémon holding a leek.

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    Episode 50

    Who Gets to Keep Togepi?

    June 25, 1998 · 23 min

    When Ash and friends reach a certain Pokémon E. R., Joy informs Ash that a message has arrived for him, from Professor Oak.

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    Episode 51

    Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden

    July 2, 1998 · 23 min

    After Bulbasaur's bulb begins to emit an odd glow, a nurse runs some tests and discovers that Bulbasaur isn't sick: It's getting ready to evolve!

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    Episode 52

    Princess vs. Princess

    July 9, 1998 · 23 min

    Misty and Jessie compete against one another for Queen of the Princess Festival, a day where women rule and the guys have to do whatever the girls tell them.

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    Episode 53

    The Purr-fect Hero

    July 9, 1998 · 23 min

    It's Kids Day, and Ash and friends help the children at a nearby school celebrate the holiday.

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    Episode 54

    The Case of the K-9 Caper!

    July 16, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash enrolls Pikachu in a training school for police Growlithe, but the course is tougher than he imagined, for himself and for Pikachu!

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    Episode 55

    Pokémon Paparazzi

    July 23, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash and friends are being shadowed by Todd Snap, the world's greatest Pokémon photographer.

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    Episode 56

    The Ultimate Test

    July 30, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash signs up to take an exam to be admitted to the Pokémon League.

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    Episode 57

    The Breeding Center Secret

    August 6, 1998 · 23 min

    Our heroes discover a terrible secret about the new breeding center in town.

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    Episode 58

    Riddle Me This (1)

    August 13, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash, Brock and Misty travel to Cinnabar Island where Ash hopes to win his Volcano Badge.

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    Episode 59

    Volcanic Panic (2)

    August 20, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash continues his quest to attain his Volcano Badge once he finally locates the gym that is suspended above a pool of molten lava!

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    Episode 60

    Beach Blank-Out Blastoise

    August 27, 1998 · 23 min

    As Ash and the gang are rushing to catch the last ferry off of Cinnabar Island, they stumble over a rare Pokémon in trouble.

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    Episode 61

    The Misty Mermaid

    September 3, 1998 · 23 min

    One of Misty's water Pokémon is in desperate need of exercise, so the gang decides to take her Horsea to a gym that's run by her sisters in Cerulean City.

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    Episode 62

    Clefairy Tales

    September 10, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash, Brock and Misty get sidetracked on their way to Viridian City when all of their belongings mysteriously disappear.

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    Episode 63

    The Battle of the Badge

    September 17, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash and friends finally make their way to Viridian City where Ash hopes to earn his Earth Badge.

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    Episode 64

    It's Mr. Mime Time!

    September 24, 1998 · 23 min

    On their way back to Pallet Town, Ash, Brock and Misty encounter a runaway Mr. Mime.

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    Episode 65

    Holiday Hi-Jynx

    October 5, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash, Misty, Brock, and their Pokémon must return a lost Jynx to Santa before Christmas, with the help of a Lapras. Meanwhile, Jessie attempts to take revenge o…

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    Episode 66

    Snow Way Out!

    October 5, 1998 · 23 min

    Pikachu is lost in a snowy mountain forest! Can Ash and the gang stay warm while tracking down their missing pal?

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    Episode 67

    Showdown at the Po-ké Corral

    October 8, 1998 · 23 min

    Back in Pallet Town, Ash finds Gary, already there, waiting to partake in the Pokémon League. Always having a bitter rivalry with Gary, Professor Oak tells the…

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    Episode 68

    The Evolution Solution

    October 15, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash goes to Seafoam Island to help Professor Oak to discover the mystery of how Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. There, Professor Westwood V is also trying to so…

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    Episode 69

    The Pi-Kahuna

    October 22, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash and the gang take some time off to go surfing. While surfing, however, Ash passes out, but is thankfully rescued by a surfer named Victor and his blue-eyed…

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    Episode 70

    Make Room for Gloom

    October 29, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash goes to a flower garden to get some fertilizer for his mother, but Bulbasaur sniffs the flowers and becomes paralyzed.

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    Episode 71

    Lights, Camera, Quack-tion

    November 5, 1998 · 23 min

    When the gang discovers there is a movie with an all-Pokémon cast being made nearby, Ash and his friends put their Pokémon in for an audition. Misty's Psyduck…

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    Episode 72

    Go West Young Meowth

    November 12, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash and his friends go to Hollywood (although only a small nearby town) to see the premiere of the movie their Pokémon were cast in. Team Rocket follows them t…

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    Episode 73

    To Master the Onixpected!

    November 19, 1998 · 23 min

    After watching Elite Four member Bruno on TV, Ash and his friends decide to do training in the mountains to be as strong as Bruno. However, they meet Bruno and…

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    Episode 74

    The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis

    November 26, 1998 · 23 min

    While training, Ash and his friends accidentally uncover the ruins of Pokémopolis, an ancient city. After a bit of research, they find a giant Gengar and a gia…

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    Episode 75

    Bad to the Bone

    December 3, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash and his friends offer to help a trainer that is heading for the Pokémon League to retrieve his stolen gym badges from Team Rocket.

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    Episode 76

    All Fired Up!

    December 10, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash finally reaches the Indigo Plateau, home of the Pokémon League conference. Before the tournament begins, they plan on lighting a ceremonial cauldron with t…

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    Episode 77

    Round One - Begin!

    December 17, 1998 · 23 min

    Ash enters his first match of the tournament on the water field against Mandi the Astounding. During the battle against Mandi's Exeggutor, Ash's Krabby evolves…

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    Episode 78

    Fire and Ice

    December 24, 1998 · 23 min

    For the second round Ash battles in the rock arena. Ash's last Pokémon, Squirtle, defeats his foe's last Pokémon, Nidorino, and he, victorious, moves on to Rou…

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    Episode 79

    The Fourth Round Rumble

    January 1, 1999 · 23 min

    In the 4th round, Ash faces a trainer named Jeanette, who uses a Beedrill, a Scyther, and a Bellsprout. The match ends with Ash victorious, and he moves on to…

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    Episode 80

    A Friend in Deed

    January 7, 1999 · 23 min

    Ash meets a new trainer named Richie, who is eerily similar to Ash, including owning a Pikachu. However, Team Rocket makes another attempt to steal Ash's and R…

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