Pokémon: Indigo League
The Japanese anime television series Pokemon, also known as Pocket Monsters, premiered on TV Tokyo in April 1997. The series is part of the broader Pokemon media franchise. The story follows Ash Ketchum, who sets out to become a Pokemon Trainer upon reaching his tenth birthday in the Kanto region. His journey begins unexpectedly when he receives a Pikachu instead of a standard first Pokemon. As Ash travels through va
Season overview
The Japanese anime television series Pokemon, also known as Pocket Monsters, premiered on TV Tokyo in April 1997. The series is part of the broader Pokemon media franchise. The story follows Ash Ketchum, who sets out to become a Pokemon Trainer upon reaching his tenth birthday in the Kanto region. His journey begins unexpectedly when he receives a Pikachu instead of a standard first Pokemon. As Ash travels through various regions, he works toward his goal of becoming a Pokemon Master. Throughout his travels, he faces the challenge of winning Gym Badges, which proves to be difficult. He is accompanied by his partner Pikachu and receives support from his friends Brock and Misty, who are former Gym Leaders. Along the way, Ash encounters a variety of new Pokemon companions, including Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander. Pokemon are described as peculiar creatures that possess a wide array of different abilities and appearances. Trainers capture and train these creatures, often with the intent of engaging in battles. The series depicts Ash as he meets new friends and faces various challenges while pursuing his quest. The show was created by Junichi Masuda, Ken Sugimori, and Satoshi Tajiri.
Episodes
Pokémon - I Choose You!
Apr 1, 1997 · 23 min
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 the desire to become a Pokémon Master!
Pokémon Emergency!
Apr 8, 1997 · 23 min
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 g
Ash Catches a Pokémon
Apr 15, 1997 · 23 min
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 wi
Challenge of the Samurai
Apr 22, 1997 · 23 min
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) Samur
Showdown in Pewter City
Apr 29, 1997 · 23 min
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 noti
Clefairy and the Moon Stone
May 6, 1997 · 23 min
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?
The Water Flowers of Cerulean City
May 13, 1997 · 23 min
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 p
The Path to the Pokémon League
May 20, 1997 · 23 min
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
The School of Hard Knocks
May 27, 1997 · 23 min
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
Jun 3, 1997 · 23 min
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.
Charmander - The Stray Pokémon
Jun 10, 1997 · 23 min
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.
Here Comes the Squirtle Squad
Jun 17, 1997 · 23 min
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 arri
Mystery at the Lighthouse
Jun 24, 1997 · 23 min
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
Electric Shock Showdown
Jul 1, 1997 · 23 min
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.
Battle Aboard the St. Anne
Jul 8, 1997 · 23 min
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 Jessi
Pokémon Shipwreck
Jul 15, 1997 · 23 min
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.
Island of the Giant Pokémon
Jul 22, 1997 · 23 min
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 Pokémo
Beauty and the Beach
Jul 29, 1997 · 23 min
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
Tentacool & Tentacruel
Aug 5, 1997 · 23 min
Our heroes arrive at Hutber Port, where a ferryboat line runs to the mainland.
The Ghost of Maiden's Peak
Aug 12, 1997 · 23 min
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.
Bye Bye Butterfree
Aug 19, 1997 · 23 min
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.
Abra and the Psychic Showdown
Aug 26, 1997 · 23 min
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
The Tower of Terror
Sep 2, 1997 · 23 min
In search of a ghost Pokémon, Ash heads immediately for a tower in Lavender Town where they are said to dwell.
Haunter Versus Kadabra
Sep 9, 1997 · 23 min
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.
Primeape Goes Bananas
Sep 16, 1997 · 23 min
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 part
Pokémon Scent-sation!
Sep 23, 1997 · 23 min
The party arrives in Celadon City, a perfectly pleasant town full of large department stores, condominiums, and fancy arcades.
Hypno's Naptime
Sep 30, 1997 · 23 min
Our heroes come to a town in which a great deal of children have recently turned up missing.
Pokémon Fashion Flash
Oct 7, 1997 · 23 min
At Brock's persistent request, our heroes stop by Caesar Street, a town of breeders famous for its Pokémon beauty salons.
The Punchy Pokémon
Oct 14, 1997 · 23 min
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.
Sparks Fly for Magnemite
Oct 21, 1997 · 23 min
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
Dig Those Diglett!
Oct 28, 1997 · 23 min
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.
The Ninja-Poké Showdown
Nov 4, 1997 · 23 min
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 sy
The Flame Pokémon-athon!
Nov 11, 1997 · 23 min
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
The Kangaskhan Kid
Nov 18, 1997 · 23 min
Our heroes accompany Officer Jenny into the forest, intent on pursuing the Pokémon poachers in the area.
The Legend of Dratini
Nov 25, 1997 · 23 min
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 hi
The Bridge Bike Gang
Dec 2, 1997 · 23 min
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.
Ditto's Mysterious Mansion
Dec 9, 1997 · 23 min
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.
Cyber Soldier Porygon
Dec 16, 1997 · 23 min
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 f
Pikachu's Goodbye
Apr 16, 1998 · 23 min
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?
The Battling Eevee Brothers
Apr 16, 1998 · 23 min
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.
Wake Up, Snorlax!
Apr 23, 1998 · 23 min
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
Showdown at Dark City
Apr 30, 1998 · 23 min
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
May 7, 1998 · 23 min
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.
The Problem with Paras
May 14, 1998 · 23 min
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.
The Song of Jigglypuff
May 21, 1998 · 23 min
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 ap
Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon
May 28, 1998 · 23 min
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.
A Chansey Operation
Jun 4, 1998 · 23 min
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.
Holy Matrimony!
Jun 11, 1998 · 23 min
As our heroes pass the entrance to a small village, they stop in front of a strange sign.
So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd
Jun 18, 1998 · 23 min
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?
Jun 25, 1998 · 23 min
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
Jul 2, 1998 · 23 min
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!
Princess vs. Princess
Jul 9, 1998 · 23 min
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.
The Purr-fect Hero
Jul 9, 1998 · 23 min
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!
Jul 16, 1998 · 23 min
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
Jul 23, 1998 · 23 min
Ash and friends are being shadowed by Todd Snap, the world's greatest Pokémon photographer.
The Ultimate Test
Jul 30, 1998 · 23 min
Ash signs up to take an exam to be admitted to the Pokémon League.
The Breeding Center Secret
Aug 6, 1998 · 23 min
Our heroes discover a terrible secret about the new breeding center in town.
Riddle Me This (1)
Aug 13, 1998 · 23 min
Ash, Brock and Misty travel to Cinnabar Island where Ash hopes to win his Volcano Badge.
Volcanic Panic (2)
Aug 20, 1998 · 23 min
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
Aug 27, 1998 · 23 min
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
Sep 3, 1998 · 23 min
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.
Clefairy Tales
Sep 10, 1998 · 23 min
Ash, Brock and Misty get sidetracked on their way to Viridian City when all of their belongings mysteriously disappear.
The Battle of the Badge
Sep 17, 1998 · 23 min
Ash and friends finally make their way to Viridian City where Ash hopes to earn his Earth Badge.
It's Mr. Mime Time!
Sep 24, 1998 · 23 min
On their way back to Pallet Town, Ash, Brock and Misty encounter a runaway Mr. Mime.
Holiday Hi-Jynx
Oct 5, 1998 · 23 min
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
Snow Way Out!
Oct 5, 1998 · 23 min
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
Oct 8, 1998 · 23 min
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
The Evolution Solution
Oct 15, 1998 · 23 min
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. Jess
The Pi-Kahuna
Oct 22, 1998 · 23 min
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. Victo
Make Room for Gloom
Oct 29, 1998 · 23 min
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
Nov 5, 1998 · 23 min
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 wh
Go West Young Meowth
Nov 12, 1998 · 23 min
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 Meowt
To Master the Onixpected!
Nov 19, 1998 · 23 min
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
The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis
Nov 26, 1998 · 23 min
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
Bad to the Bone
Dec 3, 1998 · 23 min
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!
Dec 10, 1998 · 23 min
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 legen
Round One - Begin!
Dec 17, 1998 · 23 min
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
Fire and Ice
Dec 24, 1998 · 23 min
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 ro
The Fourth Round Rumble
Jan 1, 1999 · 23 min
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, becomi
A Friend in Deed
Jan 7, 1999 · 23 min
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
Friend and Foe Alike
Jan 14, 1999 · 23 min
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 vi
Friends to the End
Jan 21, 1999 · 23 min
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. Howev