Pokémon (1997)
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Junki Takegami — Writer
Episodes 39
Showdown in Pewter City
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 named Flint, who notices that Pikachu is tired and shows them the way to the Pokémon Center.
Read MoreCharmander - The Stray Pokémon
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.
Read MorePokémon Shipwreck
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.
Read MoreAbra and the Psychic Showdown
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 can earn a gold badge.
Read MoreHaunter Versus Kadabra
Unbenownst 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 Gym Leader.
Read MoreSparks Fly for Magnemite
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 cheeks are continually twitching as though overcharged.
Read MoreThe Kangaskhan Kid
Our heroes accompany Officer Jenny into the forest, intent on pursuing the Pokémon poachers in the area.
Read MoreCyber Soldier Porygon
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 other side. Ash and his friends decide to accompany Porygon, a computerized Pokémon, used by Professor Akihabara to investigate the problem, only to discover Team Rocket and another Porygon are to blame.
Read MoreShowdown at Dark City
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.
Read MoreAttack of the Prehistoric Pokémon
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 for Grampa Canyon.
Read MoreHoly Matrimony!
As our heroes pass the entrance to a small village, they stop in front of a strange sign.
Read MorePrincess vs. Princess
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.
Read MoreThe Case of the K-9 Caper!
Ash enrolls Pikachu in a training school for police Growlithe, but the course is tougher than he imagined, for himself and for Pikachu!
Read MoreRiddle Me This (1)
Ash, Brock and Misty travel to Cinnabar Island where Ash hopes to win his Volcano Badge.
Read MoreVolcanic Panic (2)
Ash continues his quest to attain his Volcano Badge once he finally locates the gym that is suspended above a pool of molten lava!
Read MoreThe Evolution Solution
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 solve the mystery. Jessie captures Shellder, and tries to rush a Slowpoke's evolution, forcing Psyduck to stall the evolution.
Read MoreLights, Camera, Quack-tion
When the gang discovers there is a movie with an all Pokemon cast being made nearby, Ash and his friends put their Pokémon in for an audition. Misty's Psyduck gets the main role while the others get minor roles.
Read MoreAll Fired Up!
Ash finally reaches the Indigo Plateau, home of the Pokémon League conference. Before the tournament begins, they plan on lighting a ceremonial cauldron with the flame of the legendary Pokémon, Moltres. Ash, as a participant, is free to carry the flame but when Team Rocket steals it, the tournament may be cancelled.
Read MoreFriends to the End
After losing to Richie in the fifth round, Ash is moping around, annoyed that he lost. He is convinced by Misty that he should support Richie who is now in the quarterfinals. However, when Richie loses, they both have to look inside themselves to see if they are good trainers.
Read MoreIn the Pink
Ash and friends are caught in a whirlpool and swept to an unexplored island where all the Pokémon are pink. It's Pinkan Island, a Pokémon refuge where the Pokémon's diet of Pinkan Berries causes their unique coloration. But the Pokémon aren't all as sweet as they look. Our heroes cross paths with an enraged Nidoking, and end up cornered under a cliff.
Read MoreThe Joy of Pokémon
While riding Ash's Lapras to the next island, Ash and the gang come across a tanned Nurse Joy who insists on healing Wild Water Pokémon on the island. Ash and Tracey decide to help out, but when Team Rocket arrives to stop them, a giant Magikarp arrives.
Read MoreMeowth Rules!
Meowth finds himself on an island where the inhabitants believe him to be a "Meowth God".
Read MoreThe Mystery Menace
Heading to the other end of Mandarin Island, Ash and his friends discover there's a monster in the sewer that is causing lots of problems in the town. When the Mayor wants to blow it up, Joy protests and asks Ash and company to help.
Read MorePokémon Food Fight!
While in a battle, Ash accidentally breaks Snorlax's Pokéball. With the Pokémon Center on the other side of the island, Ash and his friends have to get Snorlax there. And to make matters worse, Team Rocket arrive and are hoarding the island's food ransom until they get Pikachu.
Read MorePichu Bros. In Party Panic!
This is an animated cartoon that was released inside the game Pokémon Channel. A half-hour long anime show, broken into five short segments, featuring the Pichu Brothers. Meowth throws a party that the Pichu brothers and their friends are not invited to. After a series of events, they find out they were invited, but their invitations were simply delivered late. They go to Meowth's Party and hear him sing. The series has a total of five episodes, each on its own channel.
Read MoreMega-Mega Meowth Madness!
During a visit with Professor Sycamore while in Lumiose City, our heroes encounter a surprising foe of mega-mega proportions!
Read MoreAn Appetite for Battle!
A misunderstanding while camping out for the night turns out to be the perfect opportunity for some serious Pokemon-and-Trainer bonding!
Read MoreAwakening the Sleeping Giant!
Arriving in Camphrier Town, our heroes find themselves in the middle of a dilemma of epic proportions!
Read MoreThe Bonds of Evolution!
A chance encounter with the Champion gives our heroes a deeper look into the mysteries of Evolution!
Read MoreBattles in the Sky!
As our heroes continue their journey to Shalour City, a different kind of battle piques their interest!
Read MoreBattling Into the Hall of Fame!
It's the final day of Professor Sycamore's Pokémon summer camp, and entry into the hall of fame is right around the corner for the winning team!
Read MoreWhen Light and Dark Collide!
After Ash makes a mistake, his Hawlucha finds itself in the performance of a lifetime!
Read MoreThawing an Icy Panic!
Our heroes have arrived in Coumarine City, and they are immediately confronted by a crisis with bone-chilling consequences!
Read MoreThe Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!
When the Kalos Power Plant is held under siege, the safety of Lumiose City and many Pokémon hangs in the balance!
Read MoreGarchomp's Mega Bond!
When our heroes visit Professor Sycamore on their way out of Lumiose City, they're in for a surprise of mega proportions!
Read MoreRotom's Wish!
A visit to a peculiar hotel gives our heroes the chance to right a wrong from long ago!
Read MoreMending a Broken Spirit!
A crisis in confidence leads to renewed strength and determination!
Read MoreA Giga Battle with Mega Results!
There's trouble at the local Pokémon Center, but our heroes and Professor Sycamore are there to help!
Read MoreDream a Little Dream from Me!
A nighttime campout brings some interesting adventures for our heroes' Pokémon!
Read MoreUnlocking Some Respect!
Our heroes plan to visit a gem exhibition - but they run into a mystery instead!
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