Ep. 178: Ash and friends reunite with Aya at the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy while Team Rocket attacks.
Aired on December 7, 2000
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Ash and his companions encounter Aya, a former rival who is diligently attending the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy. While Ash and Brock participate in the unique training sessions, Misty is unable to join due to her fear of bug-type Pokémon. The peaceful atmosphere is shattered when Team Rocket launches an assault on the school with the intention of capturing all the Pokémon present. This conflict forces the group to confront the villains and protect the academy from being raided. The episode highlights the contrast between the enjoyable classes and the sudden danger posed by the criminal organization.
Episodes
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- Ep. 175 · Ash and friends attend a Wobbuffet Festival honoring the Pokémon while facing a delinquent gang attack.
- Ep. 176 · Ash and friends meet Duplica, who struggles with a Ditto unable to change size
- Ep. 177 · Ash and friends pursue Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull to prevent Team Rocket from capturing it.
- Ep. 178 · Ash and friends reunite with Aya at the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy while Team Rocket attacks.
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- Ep. 180 · Ash and friends encounter the annual Grass Pokémon Tournament featuring friendly horticultural combat.
- Ep. 181 · Charmaine Misidentifies Pikachu as a Crop Thief Before Pichu Are Revealed
- Ep. 182 · Togepi vanishes following an encounter with Team Rocket, leaving behind massive footprints