Ep. 226: Ash battles Jasmine's Steelix in Olivine City
Aired on November 15, 2001
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Ash finally engages in his long-awaited gym battle against Jasmine, the Gym Leader of Olivine City. The confrontation intensifies as Ash and his team face off against Jasmine's most formidable Pokémon, Steelix. This match represents a significant milestone in Ash's journey through the Johto region, testing his skills against a powerful opponent. The episode focuses on the strategic exchange between the trainer and the Steelix-type specialist, highlighting the challenges Ash must overcome to earn the mine badge.
Episodes
- Ep. 222 · Ash and friends meet Richie and a boy with a Lugia friend on Ogi Isle
- Ep. 223 · Team Rocket Professor Nanba Captures Lugia Using Silver as Bait
- Ep. 224 · Ash and friends battle Team Rocket to free Lugia from an underwater base using rage-inducing tech.
- Ep. 225 · Ash and friends meet Wings Alexander to fly to Olivine City despite stormy weather and a broken plane.
- Ep. 226 · Ash battles Jasmine's Steelix in Olivine City
- Ep. 227 · Bulbasaur departs to resolve conflicts at Professor Oak's lab
- Ep. 228 · The group returns to Ecruteak City and meets Sakura and her Kimono Girl sisters again.
- Ep. 229 · Ash Challenges Eusine After Reporting Suicune Sighting
- Ep. 230 · Ash and Bayleef race against Gary and his Arcanine in a Pokémon competition