Ep. 196: Ash enters a Pokémon Sumo Championship with Snorlax against Feraligatr
Aired on April 19, 2001
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Ash and his friends encounter a Pokémon Sumo Championship. He trades Noctowl to Professor Oak for Snorlax to compete. Despite being a novice, Ash’s Snorlax performs well and becomes the favorite to win. The final match pits Ash and Snorlax against a Feraligatr. The outcome of this decisive battle remains uncertain as the episode concludes.
Episodes
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- 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
- Ep. 195 · Ash and Misty struggle with chores when Brock falls ill with a serious cold
- Ep. 196 · Ash enters a Pokémon Sumo Championship with Snorlax against Feraligatr
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- Ep. 199 · Smeargle Paint Whitestone While Ash and Friends Help Jack Pollockson
- Ep. 200 · Brock's hesitation with Temacu leads to her accidental capture by Team Rocket and subsequent rescue.