Ep. 269: Ash defeats Macey in a three-on-three battle to advance to the second round of the Johto League.
Aired on September 26, 2002

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The narrative follows Ash as he continues his participation in the Johto League tournament. He faces off against Macey, an opponent known for utilizing various strategic tactics during their confrontation. The match proceeds as a three-on-three battle format. Ultimately, Ash emerges victorious against Macey. This win allows him to progress to the next stage of the competition, specifically Round 2. The episode focuses on the details of this specific trainer matchup and the outcome that determines Ash's advancement in the league standings.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 273 · Ash battles Harrison in the Silver Conference quarter finals with Blaziken versus Charizard