Ep. 11: Ash reunites with Gary after Misty and Brock depart, while Team Rocket faces Pidgeot
Aired on March 24, 2023

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Misty and Brock leave the group to return home. Ash arrives in Pallet Town and encounters Gary, who questions his progress toward becoming a Pokémon Master. Concurrently, the Team Rocket trio reunites and attempts to capture Pikachu once more. Their scheme is thwarted by Ash's Pidgeot, which Ash had released prior to his journey to Valencia Island. Following these events, Ash resolves to continue his travels, seeking further adventures and the opportunity to meet many more Pokémon as he pursues his goal of becoming a Pokémon Master.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 · Ash reunites with Lapras to rescue a trapped Wailmer and Wailord before parting ways at sunset.
- Ep. 8 · Banette Steals Hearts in Town Until Reunited with Nurse Joy
- Ep. 9 · Team Rocket retrieves stolen Pokémon and targets Pikachu until Latias intervenes
- Ep. 10 · Ash and Latios rescue Latias and Latios from a pursuing Pokémon hunter
- Ep. 11 · Ash reunites with Gary after Misty and Brock depart, while Team Rocket faces Pidgeot