1. Don't Touch That 'dile
Ash begins his journey in Johto, a largely unexplored region said to be thickly populated with Pokémon entirely new to him and his friends.
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The Johto Journeys
Upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash and Misty reunite with Brock and set out on the next stage of their Pokémon journey—the Johto region! Though he still has an errand to run for Professor Oak, Ash jumps with both feet into the Johto League, taking on a couple of Gym Leaders and adding Pokémon like Totodile and Chikorita to his team.
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2. The Double Trouble Header
In a Pokémon battle, Ash soundly defeats an ambitious young Trainer, who runs away dejectedly.
3. A Sappy Ending
Ash and friends discover a forest where invading Pinsir are causing heavy deforestation.
4. Roll On, Pokémon!
Ash and friends stumble into a small valley where Donphan are used to harvest precious stones.
5. Illusion Confusion!
Who would be foolish enough to brave a thick forest in the dead of night without a Hoothoot guide? Certainly not Ash Ketchum...
6. Flower Power
Our heroes must help prepare an insecure Bellossom dance troupe for their upcoming exhibition.
7. Spinarak Attack
Ash and friends reach a new town and hear of three mysterious robbers apparently mimicking the crimes of a legendary master thief.
8. Snubbull Snobbery
With pet food prepared by a French chef, rooms of WalkMaster exercise equipment and closets stocked with the latest in Pokémon fashion, life couldn't be much better for a Palm Hills Snubbull.
9. The Little Big Horn
Brock saves a lost and frightened Stantler fawn and carefully nurses it back to health before releasing it.
10. The Chikorita Rescue
Ash encounters a wild Chikorita and engages it in battle, thinking to add it to his team.
11. Once in a Blue Moon
Professor Oak's errand—to deliver the mysterious GS Ball to a Poké Ball expert—is interrupted when a Quagsire with a penchant for spherical objects steals the GS ball for use in a nocturnal ritual.
12. The Whistle Stop
When Team Rocket attacks Ash and his friends, a brave young Trainer and her flock of Ledyba come to the rescue.
13. Ignorance Is Blissey
Team Rocket can't believe their luck when the Blissey employed in a Pokémon Center willingly gives them the cente's entire food supply.
14. A Bout With Sprout
Our heroes are recruited as guest instructors at a youth Pokémon Academy.
15. Fighting Flyer With Fire
With Pikachu's help, Ash is confident that winning the Zephyr badge will be a breeze.
16. For Crying Out Loud
Cute and cuddly is one thing, but a bawling Marill is too much even for Misty.
17. Tanks a Lot!
Team Rocket's most recent super vehicle, the Arbotank, is their ticket to world domination.
18. Charizard's Burning Ambitions
When Ash hears of the nearby Charicific Valley, he is sure a quick trip would be just the thing to reignite his Charizard's flagging spirits.
19. Grin to Win!
The annual Sunflora contest is only a day away and yet our hero's new friend and Sunflora Trainer is unable to convince her star Pokémon to compete.
20. Chikorita's Big Upset
A severe case of rivalry between Pikachu and Chikorita calls for therapy sessions with Nurse Joy.
21. Foul Weather Friends
Our heroes chance upon a Hoppip—the fluffy "Cottonweed" Pokémon that is able to drift for miles on a passing wind.
22. The Superhero Secret
When Ash and friends wander into town, they bring with them a challenge that threatens to be Gligarman's last—Team Rocket.
23. Mild 'n Wooly
Team Rocket comes in sheep's clothing to relieve a kind Poké-shepherd of her Mareep flock.
24. Wired for Battle!
When the most promising trainee at a Pokémon dojo abandons battle altogether, it's up to Ash and friends to convince him that battling is more than just a matter of probability.