Ep. 168: Ash Takes Over Dojo After Kenzo's Injury and Team Rocket Attack
Aired on September 28, 2000Filler
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Following a rescue of Mr. Kenzo from a berserk Tauros, Ash is selected to lead the Fighting Pokémon dojo, surprising Chigusa, whose training methods Kenzo considers frivolous. Before the transition, Shiro "The Dojo Destroyer" challenges Kenzo, causing both the master and his Machoke to injure their backs. Chigusa steps in but her Hitmontop loses to Shiro's Hitmonlee. Team Rocket then interrupts, forcing Ash, Pikachu, and Bulbasaur to rescue everyone and the Pokémon. With the confrontation paused, the narrative focuses on whether Ash and Bulbasaur can adequately train Chigusa and Hitmontop to secure victory in the rescheduled battle the following day.
Episodes
- Ep. 164 · Ash and friends seek a riverman to cross a storm-damaged river by finding a Sudowoodo
- Ep. 165 · Ash and friends encounter displaced Omanyte and Omastar in the Ruins of Alph
- Ep. 166 · Malachi Defeats Team Rocket to Save Pidgey Express and Restore Grandpa's Trust
- Ep. 167 · Ash and friends visit a castle clinic using Pokémon while Team Rocket gets trapped in a maze.
- Ep. 168 · Ash Takes Over Dojo After Kenzo's Injury and Team Rocket Attack
- Ep. 169 · A Hot Water Battle
- Ep. 170 · Misty enters a Seaking Fishing Competition to prove her skills against the rude trainer Andreas.
- Ep. 171 · Brock reunites with Suzy and her Vulpix for a Pokémon Beauty Competition
- Ep. 172 · Ash and friends encounter Old Man Shuckle whose remedies are disrupted by Team Rocket's consumption of wild Shuckle juice.