Ep. 275: Ash bids farewell to Brock and Misty before departing for Hoenn
Aired on November 7, 2002
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Ash, Brock, and Misty part ways after receiving messages instructing them to return home. Following this separation, Ash listens to Harrison’s suggestion. This advice prompts Ash to make a tearful decision to travel to the Hoenn region. The episode focuses on the emotional goodbye between the friends and Ash’s subsequent choice to begin his journey in the new area, marking a significant transition in his travels.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 275 · Ash bids farewell to Brock and Misty before departing for Hoenn
- Ep. 276 · Ash heads to Hoenn alone with Pikachu after leaving friends and other Pokemon behind