Ep. 77: Ash's First Tournament Match on the Water Field
Aired on December 17, 1998
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Ash competes in his initial tournament bout on a water field against Mandi the Astounding. His Pokémon, Krabby, faces off against Mandi's Kōmu. During the intense battle, Krabby undergoes an evolution into Kingler. This transformation grants Ash a significant advantage over his opponent. Consequently, Ash secures victory in the match. This win allows him to advance to the subsequent preliminary round of the competition. The episode details the strategic shift caused by the evolution and the resulting triumph for Ash in his debut tournament appearance.
Episodes
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- Ep. 74 · Ash and friends discover ancient Pokémopolis ruins and giant Pokémon awaken
- Ep. 75 · Ash and friends help trainer Otoshi recover stolen badges from Team Rocket
- Ep. 76 · Ash Arrives at Indigo Plateau for Pokémon League Tournament
- Ep. 77 · Ash's First Tournament Match on the Water Field
- Ep. 78 · Ash advances to the fourth round after winning the ice arena match.
- Ep. 79 · Gary Loses to Melissa While Ash Advances Past Jeanette Fisher in the Fourth Round
- Ep. 80 · Ash encounters a trainer named Ritchie who resembles him and has a Pikachu.
- Ep. 81 · Ash Chooses to Rescue Pikachu Over Ritchie's Battle