Ep. 55: Ash mistakes a camera shutter for gunfire before meeting photographer Todd Snap
Aired on July 23, 1998

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While consuming riceballs prepared by Brock, Ash hears a shutter sound and mistakenly believes it is a gunshot. The noise actually originates from a camera owned by a photographer named Todd Snap. Todd had been hired by Team Rocket to capture Pikachu, but he mistakenly believes the organization wants him to photograph himself. Following this misunderstanding, Todd decides to join Ash and his companions on their journey. The group continues their travels together with the new photographer accompanying them.
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- Ep. 52 · Misty and Jessie compete fiercely in the Princess Festival Queen Tournament
- Ep. 53 · Ash and friends visit a school on Kids' Day where Timmy seeks a Meowth hero.
- Ep. 54 · Ash and Pikachu train with Growlithe while Team Rocket exploits Officer Jenny's voice change to steal them.
- Ep. 55 · Ash mistakes a camera shutter for gunfire before meeting photographer Todd Snap
- Ep. 56 · Ash Fails the First Two League Exams Amidst Team Rocket Interference
- Ep. 57 · Misty trades Psyduck for food while Ash and friends face false accusations from Team Rocket.
- Ep. 58 · Ash seeks the true Cinnabar Island Gym location from a riddle master to earn his seventh badge.
- Ep. 59 · Ash forfeits to save Pikachu, then Charizard defeats Magmar for the Volcano Badge