Ep. 254: Ash and Clair pause their gym battle to pursue Team Rocket who stole the Dragon Fang
Aired on June 13, 2002
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Ash and Clair initiate their gym match, but the proceedings are interrupted when Team Rocket steals the Dragon Fang. The thieves deceive a Dragonite into believing they are safeguarding the item, causing the Pokémon to assist them. Consequently, the scheduled battle between Ash and Clair is cancelled. The two trainers temporarily unite with the Dragonite to confront the villains. Together, they set out to intercept Team Rocket and recover the stolen artifact, prioritizing the rescue mission over their competitive encounter.
Episodes
- Ep. 250 · Ash battles disguised Team Rocket members using powerful starter Pokemon at the Battle Park
- Ep. 251 · Tammy Confuses Her Politoed Bean With Misty's Cheerful Companion
- Ep. 252 · Brock falls ill with a cold while traversing the Ice Path
- Ep. 253 · Clair faces a Dragon Fang ritual while protecting a Dratini in Blackthorn City
- Ep. 254 · Ash and Clair pause their gym battle to pursue Team Rocket who stole the Dragon Fang
- Ep. 255 · James ignites forest fire with Prayer Flame, causing Dragonite rampage threatening Holy Land destruction
- Ep. 256 · Ash battles Clair's Dragon-types with Snorlax, Pikachu, and Charizard in a second rematch
- Ep. 257 · Team Rocket's Stolen Badges Taken by a Wild Wynaut
- Ep. 258 · Ash, Misty, and Brock seek a battle with Dorian at the unregistered Coastline gym