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2 / 3- 103EP 103filler
Ash helps deliver Magnemite to power an island town
Jun 17, 1999Ash and his companions encounter a man transporting a large group of Magnemite to a specific town on the island to provide it with electricity. The man sustaining an injury, Ash takes on the responsibility of herding the Magnemite. He successfully guides the Pokémon to their destination, ensuring the town receives the necessary power supply that the injured man was originally tasked to deliver.
- 104EP 104
Ash and friends investigate a troublesome monster in Trovitopolis sewers
Jun 24, 1999Ash and his companions travel to the opposite side of Mandarin Island, reaching the city of Trovitopolis. There, they uncover a creature residing in the sewers that is responsible for numerous disturbances throughout the town. The Mayor proposes destroying the monster to resolve the issue, but Nurse Joy objects to this violent solution. She requests that Ash and his group assist in dealing with the situation instead. The friends agree to help, aiming to address the problem without causing harm to the creature or the city infrastructure.
- 105EP 105
Ash battles for his third badge while Rudy courts Misty on Trovita Island.
Jul 1, 1999Ash arrives on Trovita Island to compete for his third Orange League Gym Badge. The Gym Leader, Rudy, becomes infatuated with Misty after she rescues his younger sister, Mahri, and moves in to court her. Ash feels jealous of Rudy’s advances while preparing for the Spike Shell Badge match. Misty faces a difficult choice between staying on the island with Rudy and Mahri or continuing her journey with Ash. Eventually, Rudy realizes that Misty’s heart belongs with Ash. He accepts their decision and acknowledges that Ash is lucky to have her. The group shares a respectful farewell as Rudy steps aside, allowing Ash and Misty to proceed with their travels without further conflict or romantic interference from the Gym Leader.
- 106EP 106filler
Ash and friends face trouble after Pikachu is captured and chained to Meowth on an island.
Jul 15, 1999Following the acquisition of his third Orange League Badge, Ash and his companions arrive at an island destination. There, Team Rocket captures Pikachu and secures him with chains alongside Meowth. Shortly thereafter, a massive Pidgeot intervenes and carries both Pokémon away. Left trapped together, the former rivals are forced to cooperate and navigate their conflict, ultimately learning to get along while dealing with their predicament. This sequence of events highlights the shifting dynamics between the characters as they confront the immediate threat posed by their captors and the wild Pokémon involved in the incident.
- 107EP 107
Ash and Charizard bond after a freezing battle against a powerful Poliwrath
Jul 22, 1999Ash, Misty, and Tracey travel on Lapras and encounter a trainer seeking a battle after hearing about Ash from the Trovita Island gym leader. The challenger deploys a formidable Poliwrath that freezes Charizard during combat. Ash attempts to thaw his partner, but Charizard remains distrustful and refuses assistance. Through persistent efforts, Ash eventually earns Charizard’s respect and friendship, strengthening their bond. With this renewed connection, Charizard overcomes the ice and delivers a decisive defeat to the Poliwrath that had previously frozen him.
- 108EP 108
Squirtle and his crew meet firefighting Wartortles after failing to extinguish a fire.
Jul 29, 1999Following an unsuccessful attempt to extinguish a raging fire, Ash's Squirtle and his companions encounter a specialized team of firefighting Wartortles who successfully rescue them from the blaze. This encounter ignites a strong competitive drive within Squirtle, who is determined to demonstrate his capabilities and prove his worth to the group. Throughout the episode, Squirtle strives to match the skills of the Wartortles, showcasing his dedication and effort in the face of this new challenge. The narrative focuses on Squirtle's personal journey to validate his abilities amidst the presence of these experienced firefighters.
- 109EP 109
Ash breaks Snorlax's Pokéball during battle while Team Rocket demands Pikachu for food
Aug 5, 1999Ash accidentally breaks Snorlax's Pokéball during a battle, leaving the Pokémon Center on the opposite side of the island as the nearest place for help. Ash and his friends must transport Snorlax there to receive care. Complicating matters further, Team Rocket arrives at the location. They are hoarding the island's food supply and demanding Pikachu in exchange for releasing the provisions. The group faces the dual challenge of getting Snorlax to safety while dealing with the antagonists who are using the food as leverage to capture Pikachu.
- 110EP 110
Ash faces Luana on Kumquat Island and struggles with a Double Battle partnership.
Aug 12, 1999While visiting Kumquat Island, Ash encounters Luana, the final Orange Island Gym Leader, who initially confuses him for her son. Following an incident where Ash and Luana defend the island from Team Rocket, they proceed to the Gym for a Double Battle. Ash commands Pikachu and Charizard against Luana’s Marowak and Alakazam. However, the lack of coordination between Pikachu and Charizard threatens to prevent Ash from qualifying for the Orange League.
- 111EP 111filler
Tracey encounters Dr. Quackenpoker studying Magikarp evolution on Rind Island while Team Rocket intervenes.
Aug 19, 1999On Rind Island, Tracey meets Dr. Quackenpoker, a noted Pokémon Watcher who is doing a study on the Magikarp that climb up waterfalls and how they evolve into Gyarados. However, Team Rocket appears to steal the Magikarp and get them to evolve.
- 112EP 112
Misty seeks an antidote for Ash and Tracey after they are stunned by Spore on a small island.
Aug 26, 1999Ash and Tracey are incapacitated by Stun Spore while visiting a small island. Misty must locate the necessary antidote to cure them. She relies on her newly caught Poliwag to assist in this search. The episode highlights Misty's efforts to heal her friends using the help of her new Pokémon companion during this unexpected detour.
- 113EP 113
Ash faces a challenging six-on-six battle against Champion Drake on Pummelo Island
Sep 2, 1999After reaching Pummelo Island, Ash engages in a complete six-on-six Pokémon battle against Drake, the Orange League leader and Champion. This encounter presents a significant challenge, as the match proves to be one of the most difficult battles Ash has ever experienced. The confrontation tests his skills against a formidable opponent, highlighting the intensity of the competition at this stage of his journey.
- 114EP 114
Ash battles Drake's formidable Dragonite while striving for Orange League Championship victory
Sep 9, 1999Ash engages in a challenging match against Drake, aiming to secure the Orange League Champion title and earn induction into the Orange League Hall of Fame. The battle intensifies when Drake deploys his final Pokémon, Dragonite. This powerful creature demonstrates overwhelming strength and devastating attacks, presenting a significant obstacle for Ash. Faced with such a formidable opponent, Ash begins to question the feasibility of his dream. The encounter highlights the immense difficulty of the competition and casts doubt on his chances of achieving his goal of becoming the Orange League Champion.
- 115EP 115
Ash and friends help Lapras defend its pack from pirates in Kanto
Sep 16, 1999After becoming the Orange League Champion by defeating Drake, Ash and his companions travel toward Pallet Town in Kanto. Their journey is interrupted when Lapras reunites with its family, only to find the pack rejects it due to its association with humans. The group soon witnesses pirates and their Tentacruel attacking the Lapras herd. As bullying intensifies, Tracey leaves to warn Officer Jenny. Ash and Misty choose to intervene directly, determined to defeat the pirates and protect the Lapras from further harassment.
- 116EP 116
Ash and friends face Electrode attack on Hamlin Island while returning to Kanto
Sep 23, 1999Ash and his companions travel by boat to Hamlin Island, the last destination before heading back to Kanto. Upon arrival, they find the town under siege by hundreds of Electrode. A local man named Poncho attempts to defend the area using his team of Diglett. The group must navigate this sudden crisis while dealing with the relentless Pokémon assault on the island.
- 117EP 117
Ash and friends return to Pallet Town while Team Rocket targets the GS Ball
Sep 30, 1999Ash and his companions arrive back in Pallet Town, where they encounter Brock, who refuses to explain his departure from Valencia Island. Meanwhile, Team Rocket launches an attack on Professor Oak’s laboratory, attempting to steal every Pokémon by vacuuming up all the Pokéballs. Their scheme specifically includes the GS Ball, which Professor Oak had been working on. The group must intervene to retrieve the stolen Pokémon and protect the special ball from being taken by the thieves.
- 118EP 118
Ash challenges Gary to a battle and resolves to pursue him to Johto.
Oct 7, 1999Following Gary's victory over Team Rocket, Ash initiates a Pokémon battle featuring Pikachu against Eevee, but Gary emerges as the winner. Disheartened by the loss, Ash resolves to follow Gary to the Johto region to defeat him definitively. Meanwhile, Tracey chooses to remain in Pallet Town to serve as Professor Oak's assistant. The group dynamic shifts as Brock rejoins Ash and Tracey, and the trio departs together for the Johto region to continue their journey.
- 119EP 119
Ash, Brock, and Misty face a challenge when Team Rocket abducts a Totodile in New Bark Town
Oct 14, 1999Ash, Brock, and Misty reach New Bark Town with the intention of registering for the Johto League. Their plans encounter a significant obstacle when Team Rocket intervenes and kidnaps a Totodile. This incident disrupts their arrival and creates an immediate conflict that the group must address while navigating the town. The synopsis highlights the interruption of their league registration efforts due to the villainous group's actions involving the specific Pokémon.
- 120EP 120
Ash defeats Casey with Charizard before she allies with Team Rocket in Violet City
Oct 21, 1999Ash and his friends travel to Violet City to challenge the local gym. They encounter Casey, a new trainer and baseball enthusiast who immediately challenges Ash to a battle. Ash defeats all three of her Pokémon using only Charizard. Upset by the loss, Casey forms an alliance with Team Rocket to seek revenge against Ash. However, she eventually discovers that Team Rocket was merely manipulating her for their own purposes. This realization leads her to abandon her plan for retribution after understanding the true nature of her new partners' intentions.
- 121EP 121
Ash encounters Heracross near Violet City and captures one after learning about their conflict with Pinsir.
Oct 28, 1999As the group travels toward Violet City, they encounter a swarm of Heracross. Ash attempts to catch one but is reprimanded by a local expert for disturbing the insects. The expert explains that Heracross and Pinsir are engaged in a war caused by an unknown factor disrupting their tree sap flow. Despite the tension, a specific Heracross expresses a desire to join Ash. Consequently, Ash successfully captures this Heracross, adding it to his collection while the group continues their journey.
- 122EP 122
Ash meets Rochelle and her Donphan while searching for Amberite
Nov 4, 1999Ash encounters a Donphan and attempts to capture it, believing the creature to be wild. He soon discovers that the Pokémon belongs to a trainer named Rochelle. Rochelle is actively searching for an item called Amberite. Meanwhile, Team Rocket has their own plans regarding the Amberite. They intend to steal the item from Rochelle. Additionally, the villains plan to take Donphan for themselves. The episode focuses on the conflict between Ash, Rochelle, and the antagonists over these specific targets.
- 123EP 123
Illusion Confusion!
Nov 11, 1999Ash and his companions enter a forest haunted by a ghost Pokémon, where they are deceived by various illusions. Gary advises the group to counter the tricks by obtaining a Hoothoot. Ash locates a rental service for the Pokémon but discovers that the available Hoothoot is particularly unruly and difficult to manage.
- 124EP 124filler
Ash assists Bailey and her Bellossom in Florando to improve their contest rhythm.
Nov 18, 1999While traveling through the city of Florando, Ash and his companions encounter a trainer named Bailey. She is attempting to compete in a contest alongside her two Bellossom, but the pair struggles to synchronize their movements effectively. Recognizing their difficulty, Ash offers his assistance to help them find the correct rhythm. This interaction focuses on the trainer's efforts to refine her performance skills with her Pokémon in preparation for the upcoming event.
- 125EP 125filler
Officer Jenny recruits Ash's group to investigate crimes linked to the Black Arachnid legend.
Nov 25, 1999While in Catallia City, Ash and his companions encounter Officer Jenny, who utilizes a Spinarak to assist in her investigations. Recognizing the trainers as those who previously aided her sister in New Bark Town, she requests their assistance with a series of offenses. These incidents closely mirror the activities of the Black Arachnid, a notorious figure from eight generations ago. This legendary thief was known for his crimes and was assisted by Meowth during that era. The group must now apply their experience to help resolve these current cases that echo the past.
- 126EP 126
Ash and friends search for the owner of a Snubbull clinging to a Growlithe's tail.
Dec 2, 1999Ash and his companions encounter a Snubbull holding onto the tail of a Growlithe. They resolve to locate the Snubbull's owner and return the Pokémon to them. However, the situation becomes complicated when the Snubbull disappears once more. The group must then take action to retrieve the lost creature and ensure its safe return. This sequence of events highlights their efforts to resolve the issue of the missing Snubbull after their initial attempt to find its owner proves insufficient due to the creature's sudden disappearance.
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.