Pokémon the Series

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!

Ash rushes into Viridian City with his wounded Pikachu, where he encounters Jessie, James, and Meowth of Team Rocket, as well as Misty, who’s angry about Ash wrecking her bike!

Ash discovers and catches his first Pokémon! Though he’s excited, Misty is grossed out by his new Bug-type Pokémon friend.

An angry swarm of Beedrill attacks Ash and Samurai in the midst of a Metapod standoff! Ash flees, leaving behind his Metapod, who is mad at him for abandoning it.

Ash challenges the Pewter City Gym Leader, Brock, but even Pikachu has no chance against Brock’s Rock-type Pokémon. With the mysterious Flint helping him, it’s time for Ash to train hard before the rematch!

A scientist leads Ash and his friends deep into Mt. Moon to find the storied Moon Stone, which is said to increase the power of Pokémon!

Ash seeks the Cascade Badge in Cerulean City—but for some reason, Misty doesn’t want to join him.

After earning his second badge, Ash sets off triumphantly for Vermilion City. Along the way, he hears of AJ, a Trainer on the brink of 100 straight victories. Full of confidence, Ash challenges this fearsome Trainer!

Ash meets some students, who are bullying their classmate Joe. Joe insists the rough treatment is necessary so he’ll be strong enough to graduate. Ash doesn’t agree.

Completely lost, our heroes reach a village not shown on their map. This quiet place is inhabited by Pokémon that have been injured in battle or abandoned by their Trainers.

As our heroes press on toward Vermilion City, they encounter an injured Charmander, sitting atop a stone on a mountain pass. They later find out why it is waiting there.

Ash and his friends walk along a path and fall into a hole dug by a group of mischievous Squirtle. Why is the Squirtle Squad such a menace to the local population?

The party meets Bill, a Pokémon researcher who is waiting in his lighthouse for the coming of a one-of-a-kind Pokémon, never before seen by humans. Could such a Pokémon truly exist?

Eager to earn a badge, Ash challenges Lt. Surge. Pikachu reluctantly enters the battle, only to discover that its opponent is a Raichu, a fierce Pokémon with tremendous electric power—and the evolved form of Pikachu!

Ash and his friends board the cruise ship St. Anne, thanks to tickets provided by Jessie and James in disguise. Their latest plan is to lure Pokémon Trainers onto the ship and steal their Pokémon!

A powerful storm forces everyone except Team Rocket and our heroes to abandon the sinking St. Anne. Ash, Brock, and Misty are forced to team up with their long-standing enemies in order to survive this sticky situation!

As our heroes and Team Rocket beat the odds by surviving the sinking of the St. Anne, they are dragged into another perilous situation when they are attacked by the Pokémon, Gyarados!

When a group of Tentacool interferes with the construction of a hotel, a woman offers a reward to anyone who can repel them. However, our heroes are forced into action when Team Rocket’s ploy fails spectacularly!

Our heroes arrive at a small port town, in the middle of celebrating a summer festival. To recover from their hard journey, Ash and his friends decide to relax and enjoy the festivities.

When the party sees a group of Butterfree flying above the ocean, Ash decides to release his own Butterfree. After being rejected once, can Ash’s Butterfree win over the heart of its pink sweetheart?

The party finally arrives in Saffron City, where a young girl commands a Pokémon Gym with her psychic powers. If Ash defeats Gym Leader Sabrina, he will earn his fourth Gym badge!

After being defeated by Sabrina, Ash realizes that he must catch a Ghost-type Pokémon to defeat the Saffron Gym Leader’s awesome Psychic-type Pokémon. He heads for Pokémon Tower in Lavender Town, where they are said to dwell.

Leaving Pokémon Tower with Haunter in tow, Ash returns to Saffron City with only one goal in mind: to win a Gym Badge from the powerful Psychic-type Gym Leader, Sabrina!

When Ash tries to catch a wild Mankey, it loses its cool and uses Thrash on the whole gang—even stealing Ash’s hat! Will Ash find a way to pacify this pugnacious Pokémon?

After insulting Gym Leader Erika’s perfume at a department store, Ash must go to some outrageous lengths to even set foot in the Celadon Gym, let alone be deemed worthy to challenge her!