Ep. 268: Ash encounters rival Gary Oak as the Johto League competition officially begins
Aired on September 19, 2002
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The Johto League competition commences with Ash reconnecting with his longtime rival, Gary Oak. This meeting marks the start of the league events, setting the stage for the upcoming battles. The narrative focuses on the initial encounter between these two characters as they prepare to face the challenges ahead within the league structure.
Episodes
- Ep. 264 · Ash Uses Larvitar to Rescue Pokémon Stolen by Team Rocket
- Ep. 265 · Unown accidentally teleports the group into Larvitar's mind revealing past poacher attacks
- Ep. 266 · Poachers capture Larvitar's mother in a repeat of previous events
- Ep. 267 · Ash and Harrison from Littleroot Town assist in battling Sneasel, Machop, and Machoke.
- Ep. 268 · Ash encounters rival Gary Oak as the Johto League competition officially begins
- Ep. 269 · Ash defeats Macey in a three-on-three battle to advance to the second round of the Johto League.
- Ep. 270 · Ash advances to the Championship Round after defeating Jackson in a draw
- Ep. 271 · Ash faces rival Gary Oak in a critical battle requiring careful team selection
- Ep. 272 · Ash secures a major victory over Gary before facing new rival Harrison in his next match