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S1·E8 The Path to the Pokémon League

Core Aired May 20, 1997 23 min ★ 7.1/10 · 17 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

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.

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Episode recap

On the way to Vermillion City, Ash meets AJ, who is a Gym Leader at an unsanctioned Gym. AJ has achieved ninety-eight wins and zero losses. They battle each other, and Ash is surprised when AJ uses a Ground-type Sandshrew that can easily defeat his Flying-type Pokemon. The television series Pokémon is a Japanese anime series that was created as a complement to video game franchises. The anime series broadly presents the same story used in the individual video games, accompanied by a multitude of story detours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 8 of Pokémon air?

Season 1, Episode 8 ('The Path to the Pokémon League') originally aired on May 20, 1997.

How long is Season 1 Episode 8 ('The Path to the Pokémon League')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.

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

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