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Ash battles Team Rocket for his eighth badge after Gary's defeat by Mewtwo
Sep 17, 1998Ash arrives at the Viridian City Gym, but Gary challenges the leader first, having already collected ten badges. The leader, Giovanni, uses the unidentified Pokémon Mewtwo to easily defeat Gary. Meanwhile, Team Rocket attempts to deliver Togepi to Giovanni, who dismisses it as useless. Giovanni departs with Mewtwo, leaving Jessie, James, and Meowth in charge. Ash challenges the trio and wins the battle, yet they refuse to award him the Earth Badge, which would be his eighth and final badge. Togepi accidentally activates the blasting off controls while playing, forcing Team Rocket to drop the badge as they are sent flying, allowing Ash to retrieve it.
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Ash and friends help a circus Mr. Mime escape while disguising Ash as a replacement.
Sep 24, 1998On the journey back to Pallet Town, Ash and his companions encounter a Mr. Mime attempting to flee from a circus trainer. Because the circus's existing Mr. Mime is overweight and unable to perform, the group decides to find a substitute. They opt to dress Ash in a costume to mimic the Pokémon. Concurrently, the escaped Mr. Mime arrives at the Ketchum residence, where Mrs. Ketchum mistakenly believes it is Ash.
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Ash and friends help return a Jynx to Santa before Christmas while Jessie seeks revenge.
Oct 5, 1998Ash, Misty, Brock, and their Pokémon work with a Lapras to deliver a lost Jynx to Santa Claus prior to Christmas. Concurrently, Jessie attempts to retaliate against Santa for taking her favorite doll during her childhood. This episode was banned following accusations by Carole Weatherford regarding the stereotyping of African-American women. Consequently, subsequent episodes featuring Jynx, such as "Orange Islands: Stage Fight!" and "The Mandarin Island Miss Match," were edited or banned. Jynx has since been recolored to purple in both the anime series and the video games.
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Ash and Pikachu face a dangerous storm after being separated from their friends
Oct 5, 1998Ash and his companions become stranded during a severe snowstorm. Brock proposes using his Onix to construct a shelter for the group. Before they can begin this task, a powerful gust of wind sweeps Pikachu away. Ash rushes to rescue him, saving Pikachu from falling off a cliff. This action results in Ash becoming separated from the rest of the party. He and his remaining Pokémon must endure the remainder of the harsh weather together while taking refuge in a nearby cave.
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Ash and Gary meet in Pallet Town while Team Rocket plots to infiltrate Professor Oak's lab.
Oct 8, 1998Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash encounters Gary, who is already present and preparing for the Pokémon League. Their long-standing rivalry is highlighted as Professor Oak explains the true meaning of Pokémon to both boys. Simultaneously, Team Rocket attempts to breach the laboratory to steal Pokémon. This desperate move follows the destruction of their headquarters by Mewtwo, driving them to seek new targets at Oak's facility.
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Ash and Professor Westwood V investigate Slowpoke evolution on Seafoam Island
Oct 15, 1998Ash travels to Seafoam Island to assist Professor Oak in uncovering the mystery behind Slowpoke evolving into Slowbro. Professor Westwood V is also present on the island, working to solve the same scientific puzzle. During the investigation, Jessie captures a Shellder and attempts to force a Slowpoke to evolve prematurely. In response to this interference, Psyduck is compelled to intervene and stall the evolution process, creating a conflict between the researchers and Team Rocket's schemes.
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Ash and friends surf, but Ash collapses and is saved by Victor and his Pikachu Puka.
Oct 22, 1998Ash and his companions take a break from their journey to go surfing. During the activity, Ash suddenly loses consciousness. He is rescued by a surfer named Victor and his blue-eyed Pikachu, Puka. Victor then shares his ambition to surf a massive tsunami known as Humungadunga in order to achieve legendary status. The group encounters these new characters while enjoying their time at the beach, setting the stage for an unexpected challenge involving the powerful wave.
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Ash visits Murasame Botanical Garden for fertilizer while Bulbasaur suffers paralysis
Oct 29, 1998Ash travels to the Xanadu Nursery, also known as Murasame Botanical Garden, to purchase fertilizer for his mother. Upon arrival, Bulbasaur sniffs the flowers within the large greenhouse and subsequently becomes paralyzed.
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Ash and friends audition Pokémon for a movie role while Misty's Psyduck wins by default.
Nov 5, 1998Ash, his friends, and Team Rocket participate in auditions to secure a costarring role in a film featuring an all-Pokémon cast. During the process, Misty's Psyduck unexpectedly wins the part. This victory occurs because the other competitors cannot handle the behavior of the film's star, a prima donna Wigglytuff. The situation allows Psyduck to take the role simply due to the failure of the other candidates to manage the demanding star.
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Ash and Delia attend the Hollywood premiere of a movie featuring their Pokémon.
Nov 12, 1998Ash, his friends, and Delia travel to Hollywood for the premiere of a film starring their Pokémon. Team Rocket accompanies them and discovers that Meowth has a past in this town. He previously belonged to a gang of street Meowths led by Persian. Meowth learned to speak and walk upright to win the affection of a female Meowth abandoned by her owner. Upon returning, he challenges Persian, his former mentor, for the female Meowth he believed he lost years ago.
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Ash and Friends Train in Mountains After Seeing Elite Four Member Bruno on TV
Nov 19, 1998Following a television broadcast featuring Elite Four member Bruno, Ash and his companions travel to the mountains to undergo rigorous training. Their goal is to achieve a level of strength comparable to that of the renowned trainer. Upon arrival, they unexpectedly encounter Bruno himself. Instead of assisting with their regimen, he deceives them into performing various menial chores. While the group is occupied with these tasks, a massive Onix begins causing widespread destruction in the area. The situation escalates as the giant Pokémon rampages, creating a dangerous environment that contrasts sharply with the trainers' mundane duties. This episode highlights the contrast between the characters' aspirations for power and the reality of their current predicament.
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Ash and friends discover ancient Pokémopolis ruins and giant Pokémon awaken
Nov 26, 1998During their training routine, Ash and his companions stumble upon the ruins of the ancient city of Pokémopolis. This discovery inadvertently releases a massive Gengar, which had been confined within a dark device, and a colossal Alakazam, sealed inside a peculiar urn. Upon their release, the two powerful Pokémon immediately engage in a fierce battle against each other. The conflict is abruptly halted when a giant Jigglypuff arrives on the scene and uses its abilities to put both combatants to sleep, ending the confrontation.
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Ash and friends help trainer Otoshi recover stolen badges from Team Rocket
Dec 3, 1998Ash and his companions decide to assist Otoshi, a trainer traveling toward the Pokémon League. Otoshi has had his gym badges stolen by Team Rocket. The group agrees to help him retrieve these items. This mission involves confronting the criminal organization responsible for the theft. The narrative focuses on the effort to recover the badges and support Otoshi's journey. The characters work together to address the loss and ensure the trainer can continue his path. The episode centers on this specific rescue operation and the interaction between the heroes and the antagonist group.
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Ash Arrives at Indigo Plateau for Pokémon League Tournament
Dec 10, 1998Ash arrives at the Indigo Plateau, the venue for the Pokémon League conference. Prior to the start of the tournament, the group intends to ignite a ceremonial cauldron using the flame of the legendary Pokémon Moltres. As a participant, Ash is permitted to transport the flame. However, Team Rocket steals the fire, which threatens to cause the cancellation of the entire tournament.
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Ash's First Tournament Match on the Water Field
Dec 17, 1998Ash 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.
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Ash advances to the fourth round after winning the ice arena match.
Dec 24, 1998In the second round, Ash competes in the rock arena. His final Pokémon, Squirtle, defeats the opponent's last Pokémon, Nidorino, securing Ash's victory and advancement to Round 3. During the third round, Ash faces trainer Pete Pebbleman in the ice arena. Both trainers retain two Pokémon each at the conclusion of their battles. Pete utilizes Cloyster and Arcanine against Ash's team. Ultimately, Ash emerges victorious in this match, allowing him to proceed to Round 4 of the tournament.
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.