Ep. 270: Ash advances to the Championship Round after defeating Jackson in a draw
Aired on October 3, 2002
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The Johto League tournament continues as Ash competes against Jackson. Their intense match concludes with a draw, but Ash is awarded more points, allowing him to advance to the Championship Round. Upon reaching this stage, Ash discovers that his opponent is his long-time rival, Gary. This encounter sets the stage for a significant confrontation between the two trainers within the league's final bracket.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 274 · Ash loses to Harrison while Gary announces his retirement from battling to become a researcher.