Ep. 79: Gary Loses to Melissa While Ash Advances Past Jeanette Fisher in the Fourth Round
Aired on January 1, 1999
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In the fourth round, Gary is defeated by trainer Melissa when her Golem overpowers his Nidoking. Simultaneously, Ash confronts his most challenging rival so far, Jeanette Fisher, who commands a Beedrill, a Scyther, and a Bellsprout. Ash engages in a grueling battle utilizing Bulbasaur, Pikachu, and Muk against her team. Despite the difficulty, Ash emerges victorious from this intense encounter. His win secures his progression to the fifth round, officially establishing him as one of the final sixteen competitors remaining in the tournament.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 82 · Ash reflects on his loss to Ritchie and supports him in the quarterfinals
- Ep. 83 · Ash returns to Pallet Town after Kanto League, then journeys to Valencia Island with evolved Pidgeot.