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Pokémon - Indigo League

Pokémon

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Air Date: Tue, 1 Apr 1997

Average Rating: ⭐ 7.9 (1914 votes)

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It’s Ash Ketchum’s tenth birthday, and he’s ready to do what many 10-year-olds in the Kanto region set out to do—become a Pokémon Trainer! Things don’t go exactly the way he planned when he ends up with a Pikachu instead of a standard first Pokémon, and winning Gym Badges turns out to be much tougher than he thought. Luckily he’s got former Gym Leaders Brock and Misty at his side, along with a bevy of new Pokémon friends, including Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.

82 Episodes

Pokémon - I Choose You!

Pokémon - I Choose You!

Season 1 - Episode 1

Meet Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old boy full of imagination, confidence, and dreams that are almost too big for his village of Pallet Town—plus ...

Pokémon Emergency!

Pokémon Emergency!

Season 1 - Episode 2

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

Ash Catches a Pokémon

Ash Catches a Pokémon

Season 1 - Episode 3

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 r...

Challenge of the Samurai

Challenge of the Samurai

Season 1 - Episode 4

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 samur...

Showdown in Pewter City

Showdown in Pewter City

Season 1 - Episode 5

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 mee...

Clefairy and the Moon Stone

Clefairy and the Moon Stone

Season 1 - Episode 6

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 ...

The Water Flowers of Cerulean City

The Water Flowers of Cerulean City

Season 1 - Episode 7

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 b...

The Path to the Pokémon League

The Path to the Pokémon League

Season 1 - Episode 8

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 su...

The School of Hard Knocks

The School of Hard Knocks

Season 1 - Episode 9

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

Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village

Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village

Season 1 - Episode 10

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

Charmander - The Stray Pokémon

Charmander - The Stray Pokémon

Season 1 - Episode 11

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 retu...

Here Comes the Squirtle Squad

Here Comes the Squirtle Squad

Season 1 - Episode 12

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, ...

Mystery at the Lighthouse

Mystery at the Lighthouse

Season 1 - Episode 13

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

Electric Shock Showdown

Electric Shock Showdown

Season 1 - Episode 14

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

Battle Aboard the St. Anne

Battle Aboard the St. Anne

Season 1 - Episode 15

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

Pokémon Shipwreck

Pokémon Shipwreck

Season 1 - Episode 16

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 o...

Island of the Giant Pokémon

Island of the Giant Pokémon

Season 1 - Episode 17

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

Beauty and the Beach

Beauty and the Beach

Season 1 - Episode 18

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 th...

Tentacool & Tentacruel

Tentacool & Tentacruel

Season 1 - Episode 19

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

The Ghost of Maiden's Peak

The Ghost of Maiden's Peak

Season 1 - Episode 20

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

Bye Bye Butterfree

Bye Bye Butterfree

Season 1 - Episode 21

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-layi...

Abra and the Psychic Showdown

Abra and the Psychic Showdown

Season 1 - Episode 22

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

The Tower of Terror

The Tower of Terror

Season 1 - Episode 23

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

Haunter Versus Kadabra

Haunter Versus Kadabra

Season 1 - Episode 24

Unbenownst to Ash, one of the ghost Pokémon decides to join Ash and friends on their journey and more importantly help Ash battle the powerf...

Primeape Goes Bananas

Primeape Goes Bananas

Season 1 - Episode 25

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 ...

Pokémon Scent-sation!

Pokémon Scent-sation!

Season 1 - Episode 26

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

Hypno's Naptime

Hypno's Naptime

Season 1 - Episode 27

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

Pokémon Fashion Flash

Pokémon Fashion Flash

Season 1 - Episode 28

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

The Punchy Pokémon

The Punchy Pokémon

Season 1 - Episode 29

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

Sparks Fly for Magnemite

Sparks Fly for Magnemite

Season 1 - Episode 30

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

Dig Those Diglett!

Dig Those Diglett!

Season 1 - Episode 31

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 sudden...

The Ninja-Poké Showdown

The Ninja-Poké Showdown

Season 1 - Episode 32

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

The Flame Pokémon-athon!

The Flame Pokémon-athon!

Season 1 - Episode 33

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 ...

The Kangaskhan Kid

The Kangaskhan Kid

Season 1 - Episode 34

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

The Legend of Dratini

The Legend of Dratini

Season 1 - Episode 35

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 who...

The Bridge Bike Gang

The Bridge Bike Gang

Season 1 - Episode 36

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...

Ditto's Mysterious Mansion

Ditto's Mysterious Mansion

Season 1 - Episode 37

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 Poké...

Cyber Soldier Porygon

Cyber Soldier Porygon

Season 1 - Episode 38

Ash and his friends arrive at Pokémon Center where the PokéBall transfer machine has been causing problems, as the transferred Pokémon never...

Pikachu's Goodbye

Pikachu's Goodbye

Season 1 - Episode 39

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 ...

The Battling Eevee Brothers

The Battling Eevee Brothers

Season 1 - Episode 40

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 s...

Wake Up, Snorlax!

Wake Up, Snorlax!

Season 1 - Episode 41

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 st...

Showdown at Dark City

Showdown at Dark City

Season 1 - Episode 42

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.

The March of the Exeggutor Squad

The March of the Exeggutor Squad

Season 1 - Episode 43

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 ...

The Problem with Paras

The Problem with Paras

Season 1 - Episode 44

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

The Song of Jigglypuff

The Song of Jigglypuff

Season 1 - Episode 45

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

Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon

Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon

Season 1 - Episode 46

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

A Chansey Operation

A Chansey Operation

Season 1 - Episode 47

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

Holy Matrimony!

Holy Matrimony!

Season 1 - Episode 48

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

So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd

So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd

Season 1 - Episode 49

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

Who Gets to Keep Togepi?

Who Gets to Keep Togepi?

Season 1 - Episode 50

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

Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden

Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden

Season 1 - Episode 51

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 ev...

Princess vs. Princess

Princess vs. Princess

Season 1 - Episode 52

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...

The Purr-fect Hero

The Purr-fect Hero

Season 1 - Episode 53

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

The Case of the K-9 Caper!

The Case of the K-9 Caper!

Season 1 - Episode 54

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

Pokémon Paparazzi

Pokémon Paparazzi

Season 1 - Episode 55

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

The Ultimate Test

The Ultimate Test

Season 1 - Episode 56

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

The Breeding Center Secret

The Breeding Center Secret

Season 1 - Episode 57

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

Riddle Me This (1)

Riddle Me This (1)

Season 1 - Episode 58

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

Volcanic Panic (2)

Volcanic Panic (2)

Season 1 - Episode 59

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

Beach Blank-Out Blastoise

Beach Blank-Out Blastoise

Season 1 - Episode 60

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

The Misty Mermaid

The Misty Mermaid

Season 1 - Episode 61

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 ...

Clefairy Tales

Clefairy Tales

Season 1 - Episode 62

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

The Battle of the Badge

The Battle of the Badge

Season 1 - Episode 63

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

It's Mr. Mime Time!

It's Mr. Mime Time!

Season 1 - Episode 64

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

Holiday Hi-Jynx

Holiday Hi-Jynx

Season 1 - Episode 65

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

Snow Way Out!

Snow Way Out!

Season 1 - Episode 66

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

Showdown at the Po-ké Corral

Showdown at the Po-ké Corral

Season 1 - Episode 67

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

The Evolution Solution

The Evolution Solution

Season 1 - Episode 68

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

The Pi-Kahuna

The Pi-Kahuna

Season 1 - Episode 69

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 Victo...

Make Room for Gloom

Make Room for Gloom

Season 1 - Episode 70

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

Lights, Camera, Quack-tion

Lights, Camera, Quack-tion

Season 1 - Episode 71

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

Go West Young Meowth

Go West Young Meowth

Season 1 - Episode 72

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 Ro...

To Master the Onixpected!

To Master the Onixpected!

Season 1 - Episode 73

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, ...

The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis

The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis

Season 1 - Episode 74

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

Bad to the Bone

Bad to the Bone

Season 1 - Episode 75

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.

All Fired Up!

All Fired Up!

Season 1 - Episode 76

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

Round One - Begin!

Round One - Begin!

Season 1 - Episode 77

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

Fire and Ice

Fire and Ice

Season 1 - Episode 78

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

The Fourth Round Rumble

The Fourth Round Rumble

Season 1 - Episode 79

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, ...

A Friend in Deed

A Friend in Deed

Season 1 - Episode 80

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

Friend and Foe Alike

Friend and Foe Alike

Season 1 - Episode 81

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 deter...

Friends to the End

Friends to the End

Season 1 - Episode 82

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 Richi...

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