Ep. 228: The group returns to Ecruteak City and meets Sakura and her Kimono Girl sisters again.
Aired on November 29, 2001

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Ash, Misty, and Brock travel back to Ecruteak City where they cross paths with Sakura and her Kimono Girl sisters once more. During this reunion, the trio discovers that Sakura's Eevee has evolved into an Espeon. This encounter highlights the changes in their companions' status as they continue their journey through the region, reconnecting with old friends and witnessing the natural progression of Pokémon development without any immediate conflict or adventure taking place during this specific meeting.
Episodes
- 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.
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- Ep. 230 · Ash and Bayleef race against Gary and his Arcanine in a Pokémon competition
- Ep. 231 · Ash Investigates the Theft of His Prize Egg After a Race Victory
- Ep. 232 · Ash's newly hatched Phanpy immediately causes trouble for the group