The team arrives in Vermillion City, only to face a formidable challenge from Lieutenant Surge and his powerful Raichu. Can Pikachu overcome its evolved foe and prove its strength?
Aired: Apr 1, 1997Ash begins his Pokémon adventure with a rocky beginning, as he receives his f...
Aired: Apr 8, 1997Ash and Pikachu arrive in Viridian City, with Pikachu recovering from its enc...
Aired: Apr 15, 1997Ash's journey begins with the capture of his very first Pokémon, a Caterpie, ...
4. Samurai shonen no chouse nichi!
Aired: Apr 22, 1997Ash and Misty encounter a Pokémon trainer named Samurai, who has been testing...
Aired: Apr 29, 1997Ash faces off against Brock, the renowned Gym Leader of Pewter City, in a hig...
Aired: May 6, 1997Ash, Misty, and Pikachu, accompanied by Brock, journey to Mount Moon, where t...
Aired: May 13, 1997The Pokémon gang travels to Cerulean City, but Misty's demeanor takes an unex...
Aired: May 20, 1997Ash gains confidence with two badges and takes on a formidable trainer, A.J.,...
Aired: May 27, 1997In the next episode, the group stumbles upon a unique Pokémon academy where y...
10. Kakure zato no Fushigidane
Aired: Jun 3, 1997A group of weary travelers, including Ash and his friends, stumble upon a sec...
Aired: Jun 10, 1997A Charmander, once a loyal companion, is left behind by its trainer, waiting ...
12. Zenigane Group's Appearance
Aired: Jun 17, 1997A troubled town is plagued by a mischievous group of Squirtles, left behind b...
Aired: Jun 24, 1997The Pokémon researcher, Bill, has been tracking a mysterious Dragonite, and t...
14. Electric Showdown! Kuchiba Gym
Aired: Jul 1, 1997The team arrives in Vermillion City, only to face a formidable challenge from...
Aired: Jul 8, 1997The next adventure for Ash and his friends takes them to the Saffron City Gym...
Aired: Jul 15, 1997As the Saint Anne succumbs to the waves, Ash and his friends, along with Team...
Aired: Jul 22, 1997Trainers, Pokémon, and Team Rocket are marooned on a bizarre island teeming w...
Aired: Jul 29, 1997The next episode finds Ash and his friends in a precarious situation after da...
Aired: Aug 5, 1997A massive school of Tentacool and a gargantuan Tentacruel wreak havoc on a to...
20. Ghostly Pokémon and the Summer Festival
Aired: Aug 12, 1997In the next episode, a captivating spirit enchants Brock and James, putting t...
Aired: Aug 19, 1997The Butterfree Mating Season arrives, and Ash considers giving his Butterfree...
22. Casey! Psychic Confrontation!
Aired: Aug 26, 1997In the next episode, the group arrives in Saffron City, where they face off a...
23. Capture at the Pokémon Tower!
Aired: Sep 2, 1997In the next episode, the group discovers that the only way to overcome Sabrin...
Aired: Sep 9, 1997Ash and his friends receive assistance from Haunter as they journey back to S...
25. Don't Get Angry, Okorizaru!
Aired: Sep 16, 1997Ash struggles to keep pace with his rival Gary, only to be further hindered b...
26. Erika and Kusaihana (Pokémon Scent-sation!)
Aired: Sep 23, 1997Ash faces off against Erika, the formidable Gym Leader of Celadon City, in an...
27. Sleeper and Pokémon Hypnotism!?
Aired: Sep 30, 1997The Pokémon are struggling with unusual weakness, and the children have vanis...
28. Rokon! Breeder Confrontation!
Aired: Oct 7, 1997The next episode sees the Rocket-Dan concocting a plan to pilfer numerous Pok...
29. Hand-to-Hand Fighting Pokémon! Big Battle!
Aired: Oct 14, 1997Ash's quest for a new Pokémon leads him to encounter Hitmonchan, but his jour...
30. Do Coil See Dreams of Electric Mice!?
Aired: Oct 21, 1997In the next episode, the group finds themselves in Gunjo City, shrouded in da...
Aired: Oct 28, 1997Satoshi joins a team of trainers tasked with safeguarding a construction site...
32. Sekichiku Ninja Confrontation!
Aired: Nov 4, 1997Ash faces off against Koga, the formidable Fuchsia City Gym Leader, in an int...
Aired: Nov 11, 1997The next episode takes place in the Safari Zone, where the group stumbles upo...
Aired: Nov 18, 1997The next episode follows the adventures of the gang as they navigate the Safa...
Aired: Nov 25, 1997In the next episode, Satoshi's quest to capture the elusive Miniryu Pocket Mo...
Aired: Dec 2, 1997The next episode takes the gang on a mission to deliver vital medicine to a s...
37. Metamon and the Mimicry Girl
Aired: Dec 9, 1997Satoshi and his friends take shelter in a mysterious mansion during a storm, ...
Aired: Dec 16, 1997Ash and his friends accidentally stumble upon a new Human Transport System wh...
Aired: Apr 16, 1998The group ventures into a serene forest, where they're surrounded by a large ...
Aired: Apr 16, 1998The next episode finds the gang stumbling upon a tied-up Eevee, which they at...
Aired: Apr 23, 1998The next episode follows Ash and his friends as they arrive in a village plag...
Aired: Apr 30, 1998In the next episode, the group finds themselves in Dark City, where a bitter ...
Aired: May 7, 1998Satoshi and his friends encounter a struggling magician at a carnival who is ...
Aired: May 14, 1998Satoshi and his friends venture to a local shop to replenish their medicine s...
Aired: May 21, 1998Satoshi and his friends stumble upon a timid Purin in Neon Town, a metropolis...
46. Resurrection!? Fossil Pokémon!
Aired: May 28, 1998The next episode of the series takes a thrilling turn as Ash and his friends ...
Aired: Jun 4, 1998Pikachu gets an apple stuck in its throat, prompting Satoshi and his friends ...
Aired: Jun 11, 1998Satoshi and his friends embark on a mission to locate Kojiro, only to discove...
Aired: Jun 18, 1998Satoshi and his friends embark on a mission to recover stolen Monster Balls, ...
Aired: Jun 25, 1998The gang's excitement reaches new heights as the mysterious egg hatches, intr...
51. Fushigidane's Mysterious Flower Garden
Aired: Jul 2, 1998As Bulbasaur teeters on the brink of evolution, Ash's enthusiasm reaches a fe...
52. Fierce Fighting! Pokémon Girls' Festival!
Aired: Jul 9, 1998Misty faces off against Jessie in the Queen of the Princess Festival, and her...
53. It's Children's Day! All Members Gather!
Aired: Jul 9, 1998The group arrives at a small school on Kids Day, where they're met with excit...
Aired: Jul 16, 1998Satoshi and his friends witness a group of Gardie training against a Policema...
Aired: Jul 23, 1998The Pokémon gang encounters a renowned Pokémon photographer named Todd, who i...
56. Pokémon Certification Test!?
Aired: Jul 30, 1998Ash's Pokémon skills are put to the test as he sits for the Pokémon League Ad...
57. The Secret of the Breeding Center!
Aired: Aug 6, 1998A sinister breeding center is revealed to be a front for a nefarious plan by ...
Aired: Aug 13, 1998Ash, Misty, and Brock encounter Gary en route to Cinnabar Island.
59. Decisive Battle! Guren Gym!
Aired: Aug 20, 1998Ash faces off against Blaine's Magmar once again, this time with his powerful...
Aired: Aug 27, 1998The next episode will feature Ash, Misty, and Brock embarking on an exciting ...
61. Hanada Gym! Underwater Battle!
Aired: Sep 3, 1998Misty's sisters struggle to captivate their usual audience, so they opt to de...
Aired: Sep 10, 1998A strange spacecraft, inhabited by a swarm of Clefairy, suddenly appears near...
63. Tokiwa Gym! The Last Badge!
Aired: Sep 17, 1998The highly anticipated eighth badge is finally within Ash's grasp, but little...
64. Barrierd of the Pokémon Circus
Aired: Sep 24, 1998The group's journey back to Pallet Town takes an unexpected turn when they st...
Aired: Oct 5, 1998As Christmas approaches, Ash, Brock, and Misty embark on a mission to reunite...
Aired: Oct 5, 1998Satoshi's friends are caught in a blizzard, and they must find shelter.
67. Rival Confrontation! Okido Laboratory
Aired: Oct 8, 1998Satoshi and Shigeru reunite in Masara Town, both eager to participate in the ...
68. When Yadon Becomes Yadoran
Aired: Oct 15, 1998The next episode of the adventure series will follow Ash, his mom, and friend...
Aired: Oct 22, 1998A surfer's intuition guides Ash's day, as he trades training for a thrilling ...
70. Kusaihana of the Botanical Garden
Aired: Oct 29, 1998Ash and his friends venture to a nearby greenhouse in search of fresh flowers...
71. Lights, Camera, Quack-tion
Aired: Nov 5, 1998A renowned film director sets his sights on creating a cinematic masterpiece ...
Aired: Nov 12, 1998Ash and his friends travel to Hollywood to attend the premiere of the movie "...
73. Siba of the Shitenno Enters!
Aired: Nov 19, 1998Ash and his friends turn to Bruno, a renowned Elite Four member, for guidance...
74. Fierce Battle! Ancient Pokémon
Aired: Nov 26, 1998Ancient ruins hold secrets that stir up powerful Pokémon, said to bring about...
Aired: Dec 3, 1998Ash and his friends team up to help a Pokémon League competitor recover his s...
Aired: Dec 10, 1998As they journey to the Pokémon League, the group takes on a noble task, agree...
77. Pokémon League Opens! Water Battlefield!
Aired: Dec 17, 1998Ash embarks on his first Pokémon League battle, taking to the Water Field wit...
78. Ice Field! Blazing Battle!
Aired: Dec 24, 1998Satoshi advances to the next round after his Zenigame defeats Nidorino in the...
79. Grass Battlefield! Unexpected Rival!
Aired: Jan 1, 1999Ash faces off against a formidable opponent on the Grass Field, with a Bellsp...
Aired: Jan 7, 1999Ash befriends a new trainer named Richie, and together they join forces to re...
81. Sekiei Stadium! Vs Hiroshi!
Aired: Jan 14, 1999Ash faces off against his new friend Richie in a battle that will determine h...
82. Pokemon League! The Final Battle!
Aired: Jan 21, 1999Ash's recent defeat is weighing heavily on his mind, but a subsequent loss by...
