Ep. 193: Team Rocket deceives children to steal Dunsparce while Bucky joins Ash's pursuit
Aired on March 29, 2001Filler
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Team Rocket successfully tricks every child in a town into surrendering their Dunsparce. Ash and his companions chase after the villains to retrieve the stolen Pokémon. During the pursuit, a young trainer named Bucky decides to accompany them. He hopes to catch a Dunsparce for himself while following the group. The episode focuses on the conflict between the heroes and Team Rocket, as well as Bucky's personal goal to obtain one of the elusive creatures amidst the ongoing chase.
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- Ep. 190 · Todd rejoins Ash after seeing Articuno while the group chases Swinub that stole Misty's rice cake.
- Ep. 191 · Ash and friends encounter Articuno, who uses its power to hold off a dangerous blizzard.
- Ep. 192 · Ash guides Arcanine after Keegan is injured by Team Rocket
- Ep. 193 · Team Rocket deceives children to steal Dunsparce while Bucky joins Ash's pursuit
- Ep. 194 · Team Rocket traps Pikachu while Wobbuffet remains unaware and holds the key
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- Ep. 197 · Pikachu acts strangely, prompting Simon to suggest a recharge despite his fraud warrant.