Ep. 238: Lance tries to capture the red Gyarados before it destroys Mahogany Town
Aired on February 14, 2002

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Lance makes an effort to rescue a red Gyarados by attempting to catch it. The narrative focuses on whether he can successfully capture the creature before it causes destruction to Mahogany Town. This summary reflects the central conflict presented in the source material regarding the interaction between Lance and the specific Pokémon.
Episodes
- Ep. 234 · Ash Brock and Misty encounter Lokoko who is actually a Ninetales illusion
- Ep. 235 · The friends encounter a Tyrogue that appears hostile but secretly cares for weaker Pokémon.
- Ep. 236 · Calista relies on Xatu's future sight to forecast weather despite occasional inaccuracies.
- Ep. 237 · Ash and friends encounter a red Gyarados evolved by Team Rocket
- Ep. 238 · Lance tries to capture the red Gyarados before it destroys Mahogany Town
- Ep. 239 · Pryce and Ash work together to find the missing Piloswine
- Ep. 240 · Ash challenges Mahogany Town Gym Leader Pryce to a Pokémon battle
- Ep. 241 · The wind blows as Ash and his friends intervene in a conflict between Bellossom and Vileplume groups.
- Ep. 242 · Ash and friends face a blocking Magcargo while Egan tries to catch one