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Pokémon
★ 8.0/10•1997•TV-Y7•Animation•Action & Adventure•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Gotta catch 'em all!

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.

StatusEnded
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 1, 1997

Episodes

Episode 1 - Pokémon - I Choose You!E123m

Pokémon - I Choose You!

Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old from Pallet Town, is finally old enough to receive his first Pokémon! However, he oversleeps, and the only remaining Pokémon at Professor Oak's lab is a strong-willed Pikachu!

Apr 1, 1997

Episode 2 - Pokémon Emergency!E223m

Pokémon Emergency!

Ash rushes into Viridian City with his gravely wounded Pikachu. The city's on high alert for Pokémon thieves-thieves like Jessie, James, and Meowth of Team Rocket, a group of bad guys dedicated to stealing valuable Pokémon.

Apr 8, 1997

Episode 3 - Ash Catches a PokémonE323m

Ash Catches a Pokémon

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 repulsed by its attempts to be friends with her. At night, as Ash and Misty sleep, Caterpie shares with Pikachu its dream of evolving into a Butterfree.

Apr 15, 1997

Episode 4 - Challenge of the SamuraiE423m

Challenge of the Samurai

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 samurai and calling himself (naturally) Samurai. Samurai challenges Ash to a battle, and Ash gets the advantage when his Metapod defends itself against Samurai's Pinsir. Samurai sends out his own Metapod—and a standoff begins.

Apr 22, 1997

Episode 5 - Showdown in Pewter CityE523m

Showdown in Pewter City

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 meet a curious fellow named Flint, who notices that Pikachu is tired and shows them the way to the Pokémon Center.

Apr 29, 1997

Episode 6 - Clefairy and the Moon StoneE623m

Clefairy and the Moon Stone

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 Moon Stone true?

May 6, 1997

Episode 7 - The Water Flowers of Cerulean CityE723m

The Water Flowers of Cerulean City

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 buzzing about a break-in that just took place—and are initially accused of the crime!

May 13, 1997

Episode 8 - The Path to the Pokémon LeagueE823m

The Path to the Pokémon League

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 surprised that AJ's Ground-type Sandshrew can easily beat his Flying-type Pokémon.

May 20, 1997

Episode 9 - The School of Hard KnocksE923m

The School of Hard Knocks

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

May 27, 1997

Episode 10 - Bulbasaur and the Hidden VillageE1023m

Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village

Ash and Misty, while arguing, discover an Oddish. As Misty's Starmie weakens the Oddish, a Bulbasaur appears and fights Starmie while the Oddish runs off into the woods.

Jun 3, 1997

Episode 11 - Charmander - The Stray PokémonE1123m

Charmander - The Stray Pokémon

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 return.

Jun 10, 1997

Episode 12 - Here Comes the Squirtle SquadE1223m

Here Comes the Squirtle Squad

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, but they scatter when Officer Jenny arrives.

Jun 17, 1997

Episode 13 - Mystery at the LighthouseE1323m

Mystery at the Lighthouse

A tremendously large shadow begins to take form in the sea mists, but this possible discovery could be hindered due to the infamous Team Rocket lurking in the background cooking up another one of their schemes.

Jun 24, 1997

Episode 14 - Electric Shock ShowdownE1423m

Electric Shock Showdown

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

Jul 1, 1997

Episode 15 - Battle Aboard the St. AnneE1523m

Battle Aboard the St. Anne

Ash and his friends board a fancy cruise ship called the St. Anne, thanks to tickets provided by two friendly but familiar-looking people. We soon learn that they're actually Jessie and James in disguise!

Jul 8, 1997

Episode 16 - Pokémon ShipwreckE1623m

Pokémon Shipwreck

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 order to escape.

Jul 15, 1997

Episode 17 - Island of the Giant PokémonE1723m

Island of the Giant Pokémon

As our heroes and Team Rocket beat the odds by surviving the sinking ship, they are dragged into another potentially deadly situation when they are attacked by the ferocious Pokémon, Gyarados.

Jul 22, 1997

Episode 18 - Beauty and the BeachE1823m

Beauty and the Beach

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 the old man's business. To attempt to pay the man back faster, Misty enters a beauty contest, only to discover she is competing against Jessie and James.

Jul 29, 1997

Episode 19 - Tentacool & TentacruelE1923m

Tentacool & Tentacruel

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

Aug 5, 1997

Episode 20 - The Ghost of Maiden's PeakE2023m

The Ghost of Maiden's Peak

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

Aug 12, 1997

Episode 21 - Bye Bye ButterfreeE2123m

Bye Bye Butterfree

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-laying season.

Aug 19, 1997

Episode 22 - Abra and the Psychic ShowdownE2223m

Abra and the Psychic Showdown

The party finally arrives in Saffron City where a young girl manages a gym of Pokémon using her psychic powers. If Ash defeats this particular Gym Leader, Ash can earn a gold badge.

Aug 26, 1997

Episode 23 - The Tower of TerrorE2323m

The Tower of Terror

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

Sep 2, 1997

Episode 24 - Haunter Versus KadabraE2423m

Haunter Versus Kadabra

Unbeknownst to Ash, one of the ghost Pokémon decides to join Ash and friends on their journey and more importantly help Ash battle the powerful Saffron City Gym Leader.

Sep 9, 1997

Episode 25 - Primeape Goes BananasE2523m

Primeape Goes Bananas

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 realizing its unpredictability, the party accidentally upsets Mankey.

Sep 16, 1997

Episode 26 - Pokémon Scent-sation!E2623m

Pokémon Scent-sation!

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

Sep 23, 1997

Episode 27 - Hypno's NaptimeE2723m

Hypno's Naptime

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

Sep 30, 1997

Episode 28 - Pokémon Fashion FlashE2823m

Pokémon Fashion Flash

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

Oct 7, 1997

Episode 29 - The Punchy PokémonE2923m

The Punchy Pokémon

In the outskirts of Fuchsia City, our heroes come across Hitmonchan, a fighter-Pokémon. With little thought, Ash attempts to capture it, but he and Pikachu are badly defeated.

Oct 14, 1997

Episode 30 - Sparks Fly for MagnemiteE3023m

Sparks Fly for Magnemite

As our heroes make their way through the industrial town of Gringy City, Pikachu, perhaps weary from travel, is in a strange state; the electric sacks on his cheeks are continually twitching as though overcharged.

Oct 21, 1997

Episode 31 - Dig Those Diglett!E3123m

Dig Those Diglett!

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 suddenly hear a large explosion.

Oct 28, 1997

Episode 32 - The Ninja-Poké ShowdownE3223m

The Ninja-Poké Showdown

Fuchsia Gym, the authorized gym where Ash seeks his next badge, turns out to be a hidden ninja's lair. After finally discovering and entering the gym, he is held up by a complex system of traps.

Nov 4, 1997

Episode 33 - The Flame Pokémon-athon!E3323m

The Flame Pokémon-athon!

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 race is held at the ranch once a year to measure the growth of everyone's Pokémon.

Nov 11, 1997

Episode 34 - The Kangaskhan KidE3423m

The Kangaskhan Kid

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

Nov 18, 1997

Episode 35 - The Legend of MiniryuE3523m

The Legend of Miniryu

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 whole herd of Tauros. As soon as Ash and his friends head out Pokémon hunting, Team Rocket manages to get the drop on the game warden (Mr. Kaiza) and forces him into giving up the location on where Dratini is (the Dragon Valley). In the end, Ash, his friends, Team Rocket, and Kaiza end up seeing the legendary Dratini and Dragonair, with the heroes saving the day.

Nov 25, 1997

Episode 36 - The Bridge Bike GangE3623m

The Bridge Bike Gang

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 the crossing.

Dec 2, 1997

Episode 37 - Ditto's Mysterious MansionE3723m

Ditto's Mysterious Mansion

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 Pokémon.

Dec 9, 1997

Episode 38 - Cyber Soldier PorygonE3823m

Cyber Soldier Porygon

Ash and his friends arrive at Pokémon Center where the PokéBall transfer machine has been causing problems, as the transferred Pokémon never end up at the other side. Ash and his friends decide to accompany Porygon, a computerized Pokémon, used by Professor Akihabara to investigate the problem, only to discover Team Rocket and another Porygon are to blame.

Dec 16, 1997

Episode 39 - Pikachu's GoodbyeE3923m

Pikachu's Goodbye

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 wild?

Apr 16, 1998

Episode 40 - The Battling Eevee BrothersE4023m

The Battling Eevee Brothers

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 string.

Apr 16, 1998

Episode 41 - Wake Up, Snorlax!E4123m

Wake Up, Snorlax!

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 store; even the town restaurant is out of food.

Apr 23, 1998

Episode 42 - Showdown at Dark CityE4223m

Showdown at Dark City

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.

Apr 30, 1998

Episode 43 - The March of the Exeggutor SquadE4323m

The March of the Exeggutor Squad

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 magic show.

May 7, 1998

Episode 44 - The Problem with ParasE4423m

The Problem with Paras

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

May 14, 1998

Episode 45 - The Song of JigglypuffE4523m

The Song of Jigglypuff

Our heroes trudge along, resigning themselves to the idea of camping out in the desert as the sun slowly sets. Suddenly they see bright lights in front of them: a glamorous city appears before them, covered in neon lights.

May 21, 1998

Episode 46 - Attack of the Prehistoric PokémonE4623m

Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon

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

May 28, 1998

Episode 47 - A Chansey OperationE4723m

A Chansey Operation

As our heroes sleep peacefully, Pikachu begins experiencing an unusual sensation. As though it were choking on something, Pikachu's expression grows steadily more and more pained.

Jun 4, 1998

Episode 48 - Holy Matrimony!E4823m

Holy Matrimony!

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

Jun 11, 1998

Episode 49 - So Near, Yet So Farfetch'dE4923m

So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd

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

Jun 18, 1998

Episode 50 - Who Gets to Keep Togepi?E5023m

Who Gets to Keep Togepi?

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

Jun 25, 1998

Episode 51 - Bulbasaur's Mysterious GardenE5123m

Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden

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 evolve!

Jul 2, 1998

Episode 52 - Princess vs. PrincessE5223m

Princess vs. Princess

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 the girls tell them.

Jul 9, 1998

Episode 53 - The Purr-fect HeroE5323m

The Purr-fect Hero

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

Jul 9, 1998

Episode 54 - The Case of the K-9 Caper!E5423m

The Case of the K-9 Caper!

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

Jul 16, 1998

Episode 55 - Pokémon PaparazziE5523m

Pokémon Paparazzi

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

Jul 23, 1998

Episode 56 - The Ultimate TestE5623m

The Ultimate Test

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

Jul 30, 1998

Episode 57 - The Breeding Center SecretE5723m

The Breeding Center Secret

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

Aug 6, 1998

Episode 58 - Riddle Me This (1)E5823m

Riddle Me This (1)

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

Aug 13, 1998

Episode 59 - Volcanic Panic (2)E5923m

Volcanic Panic (2)

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

Aug 20, 1998

Episode 60 - Beach Blank-Out BlastoiseE6023m

Beach Blank-Out Blastoise

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

Aug 27, 1998

Episode 61 - The Misty MermaidE6123m

The Misty Mermaid

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 Cerulean City.

Sep 3, 1998

Episode 62 - Clefairy TalesE6223m

Clefairy Tales

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

Sep 10, 1998

Episode 63 - The Battle of the BadgeE6323m

The Battle of the Badge

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

Sep 17, 1998

Episode 64 - It's Mr. Mime Time!E6423m

It's Mr. Mime Time!

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

Sep 24, 1998

Episode 65 - Holiday Hi-JynxE6523m

Holiday Hi-Jynx

Ash, Misty, Brock, and their Pokémon must return a lost Jynx to Santa before Christmas, with the help of a Lapras. Meanwhile, Jessie attempts to take revenge on Santa for stealing her favorite doll when she was young.

Oct 5, 1998

Episode 66 - Snow Way Out!E6623m

Snow Way Out!

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

Oct 5, 1998

Episode 67 - Showdown at the Po-ké CorralE6723m

Showdown at the Po-ké Corral

Back in Pallet Town, Ash finds Gary, already there, waiting to partake in the Pokémon League. Always having a bitter rivalry with Gary, Professor Oak tells them both the meaning of Pokémon. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is trying to get inside the lab to steal the Pokémon.

Oct 8, 1998

Episode 68 - The Evolution SolutionE6823m

The Evolution Solution

Ash goes to Seafoam Island to help Professor Oak to discover the mystery of how Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. There, Professor Westwood V is also trying to solve the mystery. Jessie captures Shellder, and tries to rush a Slowpoke's evolution, forcing Psyduck to stall the evolution.

Oct 15, 1998

Episode 69 - The Pi-KahunaE6923m

The Pi-Kahuna

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 Victor and his blue-eyed Pikachu, Puka. Victor then reveals his plans to surf a tsunami called Humungadunga and become a surfing legend.

Oct 22, 1998

Episode 70 - Make Room for GloomE7023m

Make Room for Gloom

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

Oct 29, 1998

Episode 71 - Lights, Camera, Quack-tionE7123m

Lights, Camera, Quack-tion

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 audition. Misty's Psyduck gets the main role while the others get minor roles.

Nov 5, 1998

Episode 72 - Go West Young MeowthE7223m

Go West Young Meowth

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 Rocket follows them to find out that Meowth has history in this town; It is here where he was a member of a gang of street Meowths led by the Persian. He learned to speak and walk upright to win the heart of a female Meowth who was abandoned by her owner. Upon returning, he challenges Persian who was once his mentor for the female Meowth he thought he lost years before.

Nov 12, 1998

Episode 73 - To Master the Onixpected!E7323m

To Master the Onixpected!

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, they meet Bruno and he manipulates them to do some menial tasks for him. Meanwhile, a giant Onix is on a rampage.

Nov 19, 1998

Episode 74 - The Ancient Puzzle of PokémopolisE7423m

The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis

While training, Ash and his friends accidentally uncover the ruins of Pokémopolis, an ancient city. After a bit of research, they find a giant Gengar and a giant Alakazam starting to fight. Then, a giant Jigglypuff appears to put them to sleep.

Nov 26, 1998

Episode 75 - Bad to the BoneE7523m

Bad to the Bone

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.

Dec 3, 1998

Episode 76 - All Fired Up!E7623m

All Fired Up!

Ash finally reaches the Indigo Plateau, home of the Pokémon League conference. Before the tournament begins, they plan on lighting a ceremonial cauldron with the flame of the legendary Pokémon, Moltres. Ash, as a participant, is free to carry the flame but when Team Rocket steals it, the tournament may be cancelled.

Dec 10, 1998

Episode 77 - Round One - Begin!E7723m

Round One - Begin!

Ash enters his first match of the tournament on the water field against Mandi the Astounding. During the battle against Mandi's Exeggutor, Ash's Krabby evolves into Kingler, who he then uses against Mandy's remaining Seadra and Golbat, winning the match and moving onto the next preliminary round.

Dec 17, 1998

Episode 78 - Fire and IceE7823m

Fire and Ice

For the second round Ash battles in the rock arena. Ash's last Pokémon, Squirtle, defeats his foe's last Pokémon, Nidorino, and he, victorious, moves on to Round 3. In the third round Ash faces a trainer named Pete in the ice arena. Both trainers are left with 2 Pokémon each. Pete uses Cloyster and Arcanine. In the end, Ash is victorious and he moves on to Round 4.

Dec 24, 1998

Episode 79 - The Fourth Round RumbleE7923m

The Fourth Round Rumble

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, and he moves on to the 5th round, becoming one of the final sixteen members of the tournament.

Jan 1, 1999

Episode 80 - A Friend in DeedE8023m

A Friend in Deed

Ash meets a new trainer named Richie, who is eerily similar to Ash, including owning a Pikachu. However, Team Rocket makes another attempt to steal Ash's and Richie's Pokémon. Ash and Richie prevent Team Rocket from stealing their Pokémon. Ash discovers his next battle is against Richie. Will Ash manage to reach the quarterfinals?

Jan 7, 1999

Episode 81 - Friend and Foe AlikeE8123m

Friend and Foe Alike

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 determined to triumph, but who will emerge victorious? And, can their friendship survive the struggle?

Jan 14, 1999

Episode 82 - Friends to the EndE8223m

Friends to the End

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 Richie who is now in the quarterfinals. However, when Richie loses, they both have to look inside themselves to see if they are good trainers.

Jan 21, 1999

Actors

Rica Matsumoto

Rica Matsumoto

Satoshi (voice)

Ikue Otani

Ikue Otani

Pikachu (voice)

Daiki Yamashita

Daiki Yamashita

Gou (voice)

Kenyu Horiuchi

Kenyu Horiuchi

Narrator (voice)

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