Ep. 65: Sunglasses Krokorok Returns to Challenge Ash and Pikachu

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A Krokorok wearing sunglasses reappears to battle Ash, specifically targeting Pikachu after tracking the group through previous locations. The confrontation results in Krokorok being blasted away, while Pikachu is knocked unconscious and rolls into an adjacent town. There, a young boy named Mick discovers the fallen electric-type Pokémon. Mick is characterized by a distinct lack of self-confidence, marking the beginning of his interaction with the injured rival. This encounter sets the stage for future developments involving the boy and the Pokémon, shifting the focus from the immediate conflict to the aftermath of the battle and the new connection formed in the next area.