Pokémon (1997)
Join Ash accompanied by his partner Pikachu, as he travels through many regions, meets new friends and faces new challenges on his quest to become a Pokémon Master.
Last episode
Seasons
Oct 14, 1999 |
1. Don't Touch That 'dileAsh begins his journey in Johto, a largely unexplored region said to be thickly populated with Pokémon entirely new to him and his friends. |
Oct 21, 1999 |
2. The Double Trouble HeaderIn a Pokémon battle, Ash soundly defeats an ambitious young Trainer, who runs away dejectedly. |
Oct 28, 1999 |
3. A Sappy EndingAsh and friends discover a forest where invading Pinsir are causing heavy deforestation. |
Nov 04, 1999 |
4. Roll On, Pokémon!Ash and friends stumble into a small valley where Donphan are used to harvest precious stones. |
Nov 11, 1999 |
5. Illusion Confusion!Who would be foolish enough to brave a thick forest in the dead of night without a Hoothoot guide? Certainly not Ash Ketchum... |
Nov 18, 1999 |
6. Flower PowerOur heroes must help prepare an insecure Bellossom dance troupe for their upcoming exhibition. |
Nov 25, 1999 |
7. Spinarak AttackAsh and friends reach a new town and hear of three mysterious robbers apparently mimicking the crimes of a legendary master thief. |
Dec 02, 1999 |
8. Snubbull SnobberyWith pet food prepared by a French chef, rooms of WalkMaster exercise equipment and closets stocked with the latest in Pokémon fashion, life couldn't be much better for a Palm Hills Snubbull. |
Dec 09, 1999 |
9. The Little Big HornBrock saves a lost and frightened Stantler fawn and carefully nurses it back to health before releasing it. |
Dec 16, 1999 |
10. The Chikorita RescueAsh encounters a wild Chikorita and engages it in battle, thinking to add it to his team. |
Dec 23, 1999 |
11. Once in a Blue MoonProfessor Oak's errand—to deliver the mysterious GS Ball to a Poké Ball expert—is interrupted when a Quagsire with a penchant for spherical objects steals the GS ball for use in a nocturnal ritual. |
Jan 01, 2000 |
12. The Whistle StopWhen Team Rocket attacks Ash and his friends, a brave young Trainer and her flock of Ledyba come to the rescue. |
Jan 06, 2000 |
13. Ignorance Is BlisseyTeam Rocket can't believe their luck when the Blissey employed in a Pokémon Center willingly gives them the cente's entire food supply. |
Jan 13, 2000 |
14. A Bout With SproutOur heroes are recruited as guest instructors at a youth Pokémon Academy. |
Jan 20, 2000 |
15. Fighting Flyer With FireWith Pikachu's help, Ash is confident that winning the Zephyr badge will be a breeze. |
Jan 27, 2000 |
16. For Crying Out LoudCute and cuddly is one thing, but a bawling Marill is too much even for Misty. |
Feb 03, 2000 |
17. Tanks a Lot!Team Rocket's most recent super vehicle, the Arbotank, is their ticket to world domination. |
Feb 10, 2000 |
18. Charizard's Burning AmbitionsWhen Ash hears of the nearby Charicific Valley, he is sure a quick trip would be just the thing to reignite his Charizard's flagging spirits. |
Feb 17, 2000 |
19. Grin to Win!The annual Sunflora contest is only a day away and yet our hero's new friend and Sunflora Trainer is unable to convince her star Pokémon to compete. |
Feb 24, 2000 |
20. Chikorita's Big UpsetA severe case of rivalry between Pikachu and Chikorita calls for therapy sessions with Nurse Joy. |
Mar 02, 2000 |
21. Foul Weather FriendsOur heroes chance upon a Hoppip—the fluffy "Cottonweed" Pokémon that is able to drift for miles on a passing wind. |
Mar 09, 2000 |
22. The Superhero SecretWhen Ash and friends wander into town, they bring with them a challenge that threatens to be Gligarman's last—Team Rocket. |
Mar 16, 2000 |
23. Mild 'n WoolyTeam Rocket comes in sheep's clothing to relieve a kind Poké-shepherd of her Mareep flock. |
Mar 23, 2000 |
24. Wired for Battle!When the most promising trainee at a Pokémon dojo abandons battle altogether, it's up to Ash and friends to convince him that battling is more than just a matter of probability. |
Mar 30, 2000 |
25. Good 'Quil HuntingWith Charizard gone and no fire Pokémon to call his own, Ash is overjoyed to come across a Cyndaquil in the wild. |
Apr 06, 2000 |
26. A Shadow of a DroughtAsh carelessly makes enemies of the Slowpoke-worshipping residents of a town. |
Apr 13, 2000 |
27. Going Apricorn!Ash delivers the mysterious GS Ball to a renowned Pokémon expert, but Team Rocket wreaks trouble when they attempt to harvest the Apricorns essential to local Poké Ball production. |
Apr 20, 2000 |
28. Gettin' the Bugs OutWhen Ash reaches the Hive Gym, he has just the Pokémon to challenge the Gym Leader's Bug Pokémon. |
Apr 27, 2000 |
29. A Farfetch'd TaleAn inexperienced young Trainer mistakenly scares off his own Farfetch'd. |
May 04, 2000 |
30. Tricks of the TradeAt the Pokémon Swap Meet, our heroes befriend a young Pokémon trainer who's having difficulties finding a trading partner willing to accept his Wobbuffet. When Jessie inadvertently deposits her Poké Ball across from his in the exchanger, this young trainer gets more than he had bargained for. |
May 11, 2000 |
31. The Fire-ing Squad!Rocket attempts to steal all the water Pokémon from the annual Fire and Rescue Grand Prix. |
May 18, 2000 |
32. No Big Woop!Ash and friends enthusiastically volunteer to watch over a troubled trainer's school of Wooper. |
May 25, 2000 |
33. Tunnel VisionWhile Ash and friends deliberate on how to pass through a tunnel replete with Onix, two wandering Pokémon arrive on the scene together. |
Jun 01, 2000 |
34. Hour of the HoundourInvestigating a string of mysterious thefts, our heroes discover a pack of Houndour, struggling to survive in the wild. |
Jun 08, 2000 |
35. The Totodile DuelAsh and Misty's friendly rivalry is tested when they both try to capture a Totodile at the same time. Unable to determine whose Poké Ball had captured the wild Pokémon, the two must battle it out to determine the Totodile's new master. |
Jun 15, 2000 |
36. Hot Matches!When Ash and friends hear of a virtually undefeatable trainer operating nearby, they seek her out. |
Jun 22, 2000 |
37. Love, Totodile StyleAsh's Totodile falls head over tail for a passing Azumarill, but is still unsuccessful in having its feelings requited when Team Rocket kidnap the Pokémon before Totodile's eyes. |
Jun 29, 2000 |
38. Fowl Play!Ash has his sights set on a rare and brightly-colored Noctowl. |
Jul 06, 2000 |
39. Forest GrumpsWhen an Ursaring attack leaves Team Rocket and our heroes in compromising positions, compromise they do, members of each team being paired with members of the other. |
Jul 13, 2000 |
40. The Psychic Sidekicks!Our heroes come to a town whose residents all raise Psychic Pokémon to repel the Ghost Pokémon that lurk nearby |
Jul 27, 2000 |
41. The Fortune HuntersA Pokémon Fortune Telling boom turns out to be a Team Rocket plot to steal Pokémon from local trainers. |