Ep. 107: Ash and Charizard bond after a freezing battle against a powerful Poliwrath
Aired on July 22, 1999
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Ash, Misty, and Tracey travel on Lapras and encounter a trainer seeking a battle after hearing about Ash from the Trovita Island gym leader. The challenger deploys a formidable Poliwrath that freezes Charizard during combat. Ash attempts to thaw his partner, but Charizard remains distrustful and refuses assistance. Through persistent efforts, Ash eventually earns Charizard’s respect and friendship, strengthening their bond. With this renewed connection, Charizard overcomes the ice and delivers a decisive defeat to the Poliwrath that had previously frozen him.
Episodes
- Ep. 103 · Ash helps deliver Magnemite to power an island town
- Ep. 104 · Ash and friends investigate a troublesome monster in Trovitopolis sewers
- Ep. 105 · Ash battles for his third badge while Rudy courts Misty on Trovita Island.
- Ep. 106 · Ash and friends face trouble after Pikachu is captured and chained to Meowth on an island.
- Ep. 107 · Ash and Charizard bond after a freezing battle against a powerful Poliwrath
- Ep. 108 · Squirtle and his crew meet firefighting Wartortles after failing to extinguish a fire.
- Ep. 109 · Ash breaks Snorlax's Pokéball during battle while Team Rocket demands Pikachu for food
- Ep. 110 · Ash faces Luana on Kumquat Island and struggles with a Double Battle partnership.
- Ep. 111 · Tracey encounters Dr. Quackenpoker studying Magikarp evolution on Rind Island while Team Rocket intervenes.