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2 / 2- 25EP 25
The heroes face an aggressive Mankey that evolves into a violent Primeape during their journey.
Sep 16, 1997While traveling toward Celadon City, the group encounters a wild Mankey known for its volatile temper. The party inadvertently provokes the creature, triggering an uncontrollable rage. Team Rocket intervenes, escalating the conflict into a chaotic battle. The Mankey evolves into a fierce Primeape, attacking everyone in its path with relentless fury. The narrative focuses on whether Ash can successfully capture this powerful Pokémon despite the intense danger posed by its unyielding aggression and the ongoing confrontation with the rival team.
- 26EP 26
The group visits Celadon City where Ash is banned from a store over perfume prices before seeking a gym battle.
Sep 23, 1997The traveling party reaches Celadon City, a town characterized by large department stores, condominiums, and fancy arcades. Brock and Misty become captivated by a young woman in a miniskirt selling perfume, but Ash is appalled by the high cost and is subsequently ejected from the department store. He proceeds alone to the Celadon Gym, only to be denied entry. The perfume criticized by Ash is actually manufactured within this gym. While Brock and Misty enter the facility and befriend its inhabitants, Ash faces significant obstacles just to gain access to the building, let alone challenge the Master for a battle.
- 27EP 27
Investigation into missing children and sick Pokémon linked to mysterious sleep wave
Sep 30, 1997The group arrives in a town where many children have recently disappeared. They collaborate with Jenny to investigate at the Pokémon Center, but Nurse Joy is distracted because the Pokémon there are failing to recover. Jenny explains that a strange sleep wave has been affecting the area for several days. The heroes suspect this phenomenon is connected to both the missing kids and the ill Pokémon. Meanwhile, Team Rocket independently searches for the source of these bizarre events. The group must determine the cause of the sleep wave and resolve the crisis facing the town's residents and creatures.
- 28EP 28
Brock visits the renowned Coron salon amidst rising competition from Salon Roquet.
Oct 7, 1997Following Brock’s persistent urging, the group travels to Caesar Street, a town known for its Pokémon beauty salons. Brock specifically requests a visit to Coron, a salon owned by a breeder who has held the top ranking in the Pokémon Breeder Contest for three consecutive years. However, the local business landscape is shifting due to the emergence of Salon Roquet. This newer establishment is generating significant profits by offering outrageous fashions, thereby disrupting the operations of long-standing shop owners in the area. The visit highlights the tension between established reputation and aggressive new market entrants within this specialized community.
- 29EP 29
Ash and Pikachu face Hitmonchan while the P1 Grand Prix competition descends into chaos.
Oct 14, 1997Near Fuchsia City, Ash and Pikachu encounter Hitmonchan but suffer a decisive defeat. The Pokémon’s trainer has neglected his family to train relentlessly for the P1 Grand Prix. His daughter asks the group to help him remember his loved ones. Ash’s team enters the tournament, but Team Rocket’s unauthorized interference causes the battles to spiral out of control.
- 30EP 30
Pikachu falls ill in Gringy City as a blackout reveals Magnemite and Grimer
Oct 21, 1997While traveling through the industrial town of Gringy City, Pikachu exhibits strange symptoms with twitching electric sacs. Nurse Joy at the local Pokémon Center diagnoses him with the early stages of a Pokémon cold and begins treatment. Suddenly, the entire town experiences a power outage. Suspecting the issue lies with the power-generating station near the beach, Ash and his friends head to investigate the facility. Upon arrival, they encounter Magnemite and a group of Grimer, which are Pokémon formed from sludge. The group must determine the cause of the blackout and the connection between the malfunctioning power source and the presence of these specific Pokémon in the area.
- 31EP 31
Ash and friends encounter Diglett interference at a dam construction site.
Oct 28, 1997Lost in the mountains, Ash, Brock, Misty, and Pikachu hear an explosion and find a dam construction site. The foreman explains that Diglett are delaying work and he is hiring trainers to remove them. The reward for success is free travel to a luxurious natural hot springs. While observing the other applicants, Ash spots his rival Gary among the recruits. The group must navigate this unexpected challenge while trying to continue their journey through the difficult terrain.
- 32EP 32
Ash faces ninja traps and Team Rocket at the Fuchsia Gym
Nov 4, 1997Ash arrives at the Fuchsia Gym to challenge the official trainer for his next badge, only to discover the facility is a hidden ninja lair. He navigates a complex system of traps before confronting the eccentric trainer. After defeating the trainer, the official battle begins, but the situation escalates when Team Rocket intrudes into the gym and its dangerous trap network. The conflict spirals out of control as the group deals with the chaotic environment. Ash must determine if he can successfully secure the gym badge amidst the interference and hazards presented by the ninja defenses and the unwanted visitors.
- 33EP 33
Ash rides injured Lara's Ponyta in a race against Dario's team at Laramie Ranch
Nov 11, 1997The group arrives at Laramie Ranch, where ranchers and their daughter Lara (フウコ, Fūko) prepare for an annual Pokémon race with her Ponyta. After Team Rocket interferes and injures Lara's arm, Ash takes over as the rider. Meanwhile, Team Rocket assists a rival competitor named Dario by setting traps for other participants. Despite these obstacles, the race proceeds, and Ponyta evolves into Rapidash during the event. This evolution enables the team to win the race against the rigged competition.
- 34EP 34filler
Ash and friends enter a protected Safari Zone preserve and meet a wild boy.
Nov 18, 1997Ash and his friends arrive at the Safari Zone, unaware that the specific area they have entered is a protected preserve. An Officer Jenny disguised as Chansey nearly arrests them for poaching. They encounter a wild boy named Tomo who leads a herd of Kangaskhan. Eventually, they locate the boy's parents, who had been searching for him since he was only three years old. They learn that his real name is Tommy. Unfortunately, Tommy believes that the Kangaskhan are his family. After battling Team Rocket, Tommy's parents also become part of the Kangaskhan family.
- 35EP 35
Team Rocket challenges Ash to a Pokémon capture contest in the Safari Zone
Nov 25, 1997Ash and his friends compete against Team Rocket to see who can catch the most Pokémon in the Safari Zone, with Ash capturing a herd of Tauros. Team Rocket ambushes the game warden, Kaizer, and forces him to reveal the location of Dratini in Dragon Valley. Ultimately, Ash, his friends, Team Rocket, and Kaizer encounter the legendary Dratini and Dragonair, allowing the heroes to save the day. This episode was not dubbed into English due to scenes involving guns being pointed at one another, resulting in continuity errors.
- 36EP 36
The group faces a bike gang and Team Rocket while crossing a stormy bridge with a delivery.
Dec 2, 1997The travelers encounter a bridge that serves as a shortcut but is too long to walk, requiring bicycles. They visit the Pokémon Center, where Nurse Joy requests they deliver medicine to a sick Pokémon on the other side. During their journey, a bicycle gang causes trouble with assistance from Team Rocket. Despite the conflict, Ash and his friends proceed to cross the bridge during a storm. The bicyclists observe their selfless actions and ultimately decide to help them complete the crossing. This encounter resolves the tension between the travelers and the local group, allowing the medicine delivery to continue amidst the difficult weather conditions and initial hostility.
- 37EP 37filler
Ash and friends visit a mansion where Duplica's Ditto struggles to change its face while Team Rocket plots to steal it.
Dec 9, 1997Ash and his companions seek shelter from a storm at an enigmatic estate. There, they encounter Duplica, a skilled impersonator who owns Ditto, a Pokémon capable of transforming into other creatures. Ditto currently fails to alter its facial features, a limitation that previously halted Duplica's television program. The group attempts to assist Ditto in mastering this specific transformation. Meanwhile, Team Rocket arrives with the intention of capturing Ditto. They plan to force it to transform into a Dratini, which they intend to present to their boss as a valuable acquisition.
- 38EP 38filler
Ash and friends investigate a malfunctioning transfer machine at the Pokémon Center.
Dec 16, 1997Ash and his companions reach a Pokémon Center where the Poké Ball transfer machine is malfunctioning, as transferred Pokémon fail to arrive at their destination. They agree to help Professor Akihabara investigate the issue alongside his computerized Pokémon, Porygon. Their inquiry reveals that Team Rocket and a duplicate Porygon are responsible for the disruption. This episode is noted for being controversial because a scene featuring red and blue strobe lights triggered seizures in viewers, leading to its removal from global broadcast rotation.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Pocket Monsters have?
- Pocket Monsters has 276 episodes.
- When did Pocket Monsters come out?
- Pocket Monsters came out in 1997.
- Which studio made Pocket Monsters?
- Pocket Monsters was produced by OLM.
- Who directed Pocket Monsters?
- Pocket Monsters was directed by Kunihiko Yuyama.
- Is Pocket Monsters finished?
- Current status of Pocket Monsters: Finished.