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Pokémon (1997)

8.0 25 seasons 1235 episodes Ended
AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy

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.

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Seasons & episodes

E1
Pokémon - I Choose You!Apr 1, 1997 · 23m

Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old from Pallet Town, is finally old enough to receive his first Pokémon! However, he oversleeps, and the only remai…

E2
Pokémon Emergency!Apr 8, 1997 · 23m

Ash rushes into Viridian City with his gravely wounded Pikachu. The city's on high alert for Pokémon thieves-thieves like Jessie, James, an…

E3
Ash Catches a PokémonApr 15, 1997 · 23m

Ash discovers and catches a Caterpie—his first Pokémon capture! Though Ash is excited, Misty is grossed out by Bug-type Pokémon, so she is…

E4
Challenge of the SamuraiApr 22, 1997 · 23m

Misty and Ash continue to wander the Viridian Forest when they spot a Weedle. As Ash battles it, he's distracted by a boy dressed as a samu…

E5
Showdown in Pewter CityApr 29, 1997 · 23m

Jessie, James, and Meowth dig a trap for our heroes, but they end up falling into it themselves! Ash and Misty arrive at Pewter City and me…

E6
Clefairy and the Moon StoneMay 6, 1997 · 23m

Will Team Rocket steal the Moon Stone? Are there other Clefairy lurking about, and do they carry Moon Stones, too? And is the legend of the…

E7
The Water Flowers of Cerulean CityMay 13, 1997 · 23m

Ash seeks the Cascade badge in Cerulean City—but for some reason, Misty doesn't want to join them. When Ash and Brock show up, the city is…

E8
The Path to the Pokémon LeagueMay 20, 1997 · 23m

On the way to Vermillion City, Ash meets AJ, a Gym Leader at an unsanctioned Gym who has 98 wins and zero losses. They battle, and Ash is s…

E9
The School of Hard KnocksMay 27, 1997 · 23m

While searching for firewood in the foggy woods, Ash and Pikachu discover a bunch of prep-school kids bullying a classmate named Joe.

E10
Bulbasaur and the Hidden VillageJun 3, 1997 · 23m

Ash and Misty, while arguing, discover an Oddish. As Misty's Starmie weakens the Oddish, a Bulbasaur appears and fights Starmie while the O…

E11
Charmander - The Stray PokémonJun 10, 1997 · 23m

Our friends, lost, discover an injured Charmander. Pikachu talks to it and learns that it's been waiting a long time for its trainer to ret…

E12
Here Comes the Squirtle SquadJun 17, 1997 · 23m

Ash and his friends walk along a path and fall into a hole dug by a batch of mischievous Squirtle. Ash climbs out and tries to battle them,…

E13
Mystery at the LighthouseJun 24, 1997 · 23m

A tremendously large shadow begins to take form in the sea mists, but this possible discovery could be hindered due to the infamous Team Ro…

E14
Electric Shock ShowdownJul 1, 1997 · 23m

Our heroes finally reach Vermillion City, and they discover that the Pokémon Center is filled with Pokémon hurt during battles with Lt. Sur…

E15
Battle Aboard the St. AnneJul 8, 1997 · 23m

Ash and his friends board a fancy cruise ship called the St. Anne, thanks to tickets provided by two friendly but familiar-looking people.…

E16
Pokémon ShipwreckJul 15, 1997 · 23m

The St. Anne has capsized and sunk with Ash, the gang, and Team Rocket trapped inside. Now, both sides must put aside their differences in…

E17
Island of the Giant PokémonJul 22, 1997 · 23m

As our heroes and Team Rocket beat the odds by surviving the sinking ship, they are dragged into another potentially deadly situation when…

E18
Beauty and the BeachJul 29, 1997 · 23m

Ash and his friends have finally arrived in Porta Vista, a beach-side tourist town. After destroying an old man's ship, they must help in t…

E19
Tentacool & TentacruelAug 5, 1997 · 23m

Our heroes arrive at Hutber Port, where a ferryboat line runs to the mainland.

E20
The Ghost of Maiden's PeakAug 12, 1997 · 23m

After leaving Acapulco in search of Saffron City, our heroes finally arrive at a small port town in the middle of celebrating a summer fest…

E21
Bye Bye ButterfreeAug 19, 1997 · 23m

When the party sees a flock of Butterfree flying above the ocean, Brock, as a Pokémon breeder, explains that it is the Butterfree's egg-lay…

E22
Abra and the Psychic ShowdownAug 26, 1997 · 23m

The party finally arrives in Saffron City where a young girl manages a gym of Pokémon using her psychic powers. If Ash defeats this particu…

E23
The Tower of TerrorSep 2, 1997 · 23m

In search of a ghost Pokémon, Ash heads immediately for a tower in Lavender Town where they are said to dwell.

E24
Haunter Versus KadabraSep 9, 1997 · 23m

Unbeknownst to Ash, one of the ghost Pokémon decides to join Ash and friends on their journey and more importantly help Ash battle the powe…

E25
Primeape Goes BananasSep 16, 1997 · 23m

On their way to Celadon City, our heroes encounter Mankey, a wild Pokémon that if rubbed the wrong way can go into uncontrollable fits. Not…

E26
Pokémon Scent-sation!Sep 23, 1997 · 23m

The party arrives in Celadon City, a perfectly pleasant town full of large department stores, condominiums, and fancy arcades.

E27
Hypno's NaptimeSep 30, 1997 · 23m

Our heroes come to a town in which a great deal of children have recently turned up missing.

E28
Pokémon Fashion FlashOct 7, 1997 · 23m

At Brock's persistent request, our heroes stop by Caesar Street, a town of breeders famous for its Pokémon beauty salons.

E29
The Punchy PokémonOct 14, 1997 · 23m

In the outskirts of Fuchsia City, our heroes come across Hitmonchan, a fighter-Pokémon. With little thought, Ash attempts to capture it, bu…

E30
Sparks Fly for MagnemiteOct 21, 1997 · 23m

As our heroes make their way through the industrial town of Gringy City, Pikachu, perhaps weary from travel, is in a strange state; the ele…

E31
Dig Those Diglett!Oct 28, 1997 · 23m

Ash, Brock, Misty and Pikachu are lost deep in the mountains. As they press forward on a rough road not even shown on their map, they sudde…

E32
The Ninja-Poké ShowdownNov 4, 1997 · 23m

Fuchsia Gym, the authorized gym where Ash seeks his next badge, turns out to be a hidden ninja's lair. After finally discovering and enteri…

E33
The Flame Pokémon-athon!Nov 11, 1997 · 23m

Our heroes come to a prairie where the Laramies, a family of Pokémon Ranchers live. They learn from a daughter of the Laramie family that a…

E34
The Kangaskhan KidNov 18, 1997 · 23m

Our heroes accompany Officer Jenny into the forest, intent on pursuing the Pokémon poachers in the area.

E35
The Legend of MiniryuNov 25, 1997 · 23m

Ash and his friends get challenged by Team Rocket in seeing who can capture the most Pokémon within the Safari Zone, with Ash catching a wh…

E36
The Bridge Bike GangDec 2, 1997 · 23m

Ash and the others happen upon a town that can only be reached by a long bike bridge, but they don't have enough money to rent bikes for th…

E37
Ditto's Mysterious MansionDec 9, 1997 · 23m

Our heroes take shelter in a cabin that turns out to be the Copycat House of a trainer who has a Pikachu that is a Ditto, the Transform Pok…

E38
Cyber Soldier PorygonDec 16, 1997 · 23m

Ash and his friends arrive at Pokémon Center where the PokéBall transfer machine has been causing problems, as the transferred Pokémon neve…

E39
Pikachu's GoodbyeApr 16, 1998 · 23m

Ash and the others discover a group of wild Pikachu in a secluded area of the woods. How will Pikachu feel seeing others of its kind in the…

E40
The Battling Eevee BrothersApr 16, 1998 · 23m

Tracing a path through the woods, the party comes across a tree baited with a plate of food and water. An Eevee is bound to the trunk with…

E41
Wake Up, Snorlax!Apr 23, 1998 · 23m

On empty stomachs, our heroes' search for food brings them to a small village, but find there is no food at the bakery nor at the grocery s…

E42
Showdown at Dark CityApr 30, 1998 · 23m

In the middle of a terrible desert, our heroes inadvertently wandered into Dark City. With no name but Dark, the city has fallen into ruin.

E43
The March of the Exeggutor SquadMay 7, 1998 · 23m

After discovering there's a traveling carnival nearby, Ash, Misty and Brock join in on the fun of the fair and stumble across a rather dull…

E44
The Problem with ParasMay 14, 1998 · 23m

Team Rocket never let up with their constant interception, but today something seems strange. The coin on Meowth's forehead is blinking red…

E45
The Song of JigglypuffMay 21, 1998 · 23m

Our heroes trudge along, resigning themselves to the idea of camping out in the desert as the sun slowly sets. Suddenly they see bright lig…

E46
Attack of the Prehistoric PokémonMay 28, 1998 · 23m

Our heroes approach Grampa Canyon, famous for the beautiful scenery of its valley. As they approach, however, they find wave upon wave of p…

E47
A Chansey OperationJun 4, 1998 · 23m

As our heroes sleep peacefully, Pikachu begins experiencing an unusual sensation. As though it were choking on something, Pikachu's express…

E48
Holy Matrimony!Jun 11, 1998 · 23m

As our heroes pass the entrance to a small village, they stop in front of a strange sign.

E49
So Near, Yet So Farfetch'dJun 18, 1998 · 23m

As Ash sits on a rock, staring at his Pokédex, it displays Farfetch'd, an odd-looking Pokémon holding a leek.

E50
Who Gets to Keep Togepi?Jun 25, 1998 · 23m

When Ash and friends reach a certain Pokémon E. R., Joy informs Ash that a message has arrived for him, from Professor Oak.

E51
Bulbasaur's Mysterious GardenJul 2, 1998 · 23m

After Bulbasaur's bulb begins to emit an odd glow, a nurse runs some tests and discovers that Bulbasaur isn't sick: It's getting ready to e…

E52
Princess vs. PrincessJul 9, 1998 · 23m

Misty and Jessie compete against one another for Queen of the Princess Festival, a day where women rule and the guys have to do whatever th…

E53
The Purr-fect HeroJul 9, 1998 · 23m

It's Kids Day, and Ash and friends help the children at a nearby school celebrate the holiday.

E54
The Case of the K-9 Caper!Jul 16, 1998 · 23m

Ash enrolls Pikachu in a training school for police Growlithe, but the course is tougher than he imagined, for himself and for Pikachu!

E55
Pokémon PaparazziJul 23, 1998 · 23m

Ash and friends are being shadowed by Todd Snap, the world's greatest Pokémon photographer.

E56
The Ultimate TestJul 30, 1998 · 23m

Ash signs up to take an exam to be admitted to the Pokémon League.

E57
The Breeding Center SecretAug 6, 1998 · 23m

Our heroes discover a terrible secret about the new breeding center in town.

E58
Riddle Me This (1)Aug 13, 1998 · 23m

Ash, Brock and Misty travel to Cinnabar Island where Ash hopes to win his Volcano Badge.

E59
Volcanic Panic (2)Aug 20, 1998 · 23m

Ash continues his quest to attain his Volcano Badge once he finally locates the gym that is suspended above a pool of molten lava!

E60
Beach Blank-Out BlastoiseAug 27, 1998 · 23m

As Ash and the gang are rushing to catch the last ferry off of Cinnabar Island, they stumble over a rare Pokémon in trouble.

E61
The Misty MermaidSep 3, 1998 · 23m

One of Misty's water Pokémon is in desperate need of exercise, so the gang decides to take her Horsea to a gym that's run by her sisters in…

E62
Clefairy TalesSep 10, 1998 · 23m

Ash, Brock and Misty get sidetracked on their way to Viridian City when all of their belongings mysteriously disappear.

E63
The Battle of the BadgeSep 17, 1998 · 23m

Ash and friends finally make their way to Viridian City where Ash hopes to earn his Earth Badge.

E64
It's Mr. Mime Time!Sep 24, 1998 · 23m

On their way back to Pallet Town, Ash, Brock and Misty encounter a runaway Mr. Mime.

E65
Holiday Hi-JynxOct 5, 1998 · 23m

Ash, Misty, Brock, and their Pokémon must return a lost Jynx to Santa before Christmas, with the help of a Lapras. Meanwhile, Jessie attemp…

E66
Snow Way Out!Oct 5, 1998 · 23m

Pikachu is lost in a snowy mountain forest! Can Ash and the gang stay warm while tracking down their missing pal?

E67
Showdown at the Po-ké CorralOct 8, 1998 · 23m

Back in Pallet Town, Ash finds Gary, already there, waiting to partake in the Pokémon League. Always having a bitter rivalry with Gary, Pro…

E68
The Evolution SolutionOct 15, 1998 · 23m

Ash goes to Seafoam Island to help Professor Oak to discover the mystery of how Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. There, Professor Westwood V…

E69
The Pi-KahunaOct 22, 1998 · 23m

Ash and the gang take some time off to go surfing. While surfing, however, Ash passes out, but is thankfully rescued by a surfer named Vict…

E70
Make Room for GloomOct 29, 1998 · 23m

Ash goes to a flower garden to get some fertilizer for his mother, but Bulbasaur sniffs the flowers and becomes paralyzed.

E71
Lights, Camera, Quack-tionNov 5, 1998 · 23m

When the gang discovers there is a movie with an all-Pokémon cast being made nearby, Ash and his friends put their Pokémon in for an auditi…

E72
Go West Young MeowthNov 12, 1998 · 23m

Ash and his friends go to Hollywood (although only a small nearby town) to see the premiere of the movie their Pokémon were cast in. Team R…

E73
To Master the Onixpected!Nov 19, 1998 · 23m

After watching Elite Four member Bruno on TV, Ash and his friends decide to do training in the mountains to be as strong as Bruno. However,…

E74
The Ancient Puzzle of PokémopolisNov 26, 1998 · 23m

While training, Ash and his friends accidentally uncover the ruins of Pokémopolis, an ancient city. After a bit of research, they find a gi…

E75
Bad to the BoneDec 3, 1998 · 23m

Ash and his friends offer to help a trainer that is heading for the Pokémon League to retrieve his stolen gym badges from Team Rocket.

E76
All Fired Up!Dec 10, 1998 · 23m

Ash finally reaches the Indigo Plateau, home of the Pokémon League conference. Before the tournament begins, they plan on lighting a ceremo…

E77
Round One - Begin!Dec 17, 1998 · 23m

Ash enters his first match of the tournament on the water field against Mandi the Astounding. During the battle against Mandi's Exeggutor,…

E78
Fire and IceDec 24, 1998 · 23m

For the second round Ash battles in the rock arena. Ash's last Pokémon, Squirtle, defeats his foe's last Pokémon, Nidorino, and he, victori…

E79
The Fourth Round RumbleJan 1, 1999 · 23m

In the 4th round, Ash faces a trainer named Jeanette, who uses a Beedrill, a Scyther, and a Bellsprout. The match ends with Ash victorious,…

E80
A Friend in DeedJan 7, 1999 · 23m

Ash meets a new trainer named Richie, who is eerily similar to Ash, including owning a Pikachu. However, Team Rocket makes another attempt…

E81
Friend and Foe AlikeJan 14, 1999 · 23m

A twist of fate pits Ash and his new friend, Richie, against each other in the fifth round of the Pokémon League Competition. Both are dete…

E82
Friends to the EndJan 21, 1999 · 23m

After losing to Richie in the fifth round, Ash is moping around, annoyed that he lost. He is convinced by Misty that he should support Rich…

Cast

Rica MatsumotoSatoshi (voice)
Ikue OtaniPikachu (voice)
Daiki YamashitaGou (voice)
Kenyu HoriuchiNarrator (voice)

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