Ep. 197: Pikachu acts strangely, prompting Simon to suggest a recharge despite his fraud warrant.
Aired on April 26, 2001Filler
197
Pikachu begins behaving in an unusual manner, causing concern among those around him. Simon, a man who claims to be able to speak the Pokémon language, intervenes and suggests that the electric-type creature requires a recharge to resolve the issue. However, this suggestion is complicated by the fact that Simon is currently wanted by authorities for fraudulent activities related to Pokémon translation services. The situation highlights the tension between Simon's claimed abilities and his criminal record, leaving the true cause of Pikachu's strange behavior uncertain amidst the controversy surrounding Simon's involvement.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 197 · Pikachu acts strangely, prompting Simon to suggest a recharge despite his fraud warrant.
- Ep. 198 · Jessie discovers a staff and mask that control Pokémon in ancient ruins
- 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.
- Ep. 201 · Ash investigates a break-in at an electric facility and gets locked in with Chikorita.