Pokemon 61: The Misty Mermaid

Airdate: September 3rd, 1998 Summary: Ash, Misty and Brock are in Viridian City, and decide to take a detour to Cerulean City to cheer Horsea up. They visit the Cerulean Sisters, and Misty gets coerced into playing the lead in their underwater ballet. They waterboard Misty into accepting it, telling her the tickets are soldContinue reading “Pokemon 61: The Misty Mermaid”

Pokemon 60: Beach Blank-Out Blastoise

Airdate: August 27th, 1998 Summary: Ash and the gang run to catch the boat to the mainland, when they run into a Wartortle. Squirtle translates for Ash, puts on his Squirtle Squad glasses, and goes full send to Turtle Island. Ash and Squirtle get directed to Blastoise, but upon getting too close to it theyContinue reading “Pokemon 60: Beach Blank-Out Blastoise”

Pokemon 59: Volcanic Panic

Airdate: August 20th, 1998 Summary: We pick up where Magmar’s Fire blast left off, Pikachu doesn’t lose, but Ash throws in the towel. Blaine commends Ash for his decision, and they go back to the hot springs. Ash is determined to beat Magmar, and thinks Charizard holds the key. Meanwhile, Team Rocket practices their hotContinue reading “Pokemon 59: Volcanic Panic”

Pokemon 58: Riddle Me This

Airdate: August 13th, 1998 Summary: Ash and the gang are headed to Cinnabar island, and Ash learns that there is no gym from Gary Oak, who as always is in rare form. Cinnabar Island is really a tourist trap, and there is no sign of a gym. They run into a hippy-esque quiz master, whoContinue reading “Pokemon 58: Riddle Me This”

Pokemon 53: The Purr-fect Hero

Airdate: July 8th, 1998 Summary: It’s Children’s Day, and the water Pokémon banners are flying. Ash and Brock define masculinity for teenagers, yikes. Some trainers were supposed to visit a preschool the gang walks past, and the teacher asks them if they the kids can play with their Pokémon. James and Jessie lament the past,Continue reading “Pokemon 53: The Purr-fect Hero”

Pokemon 52: Princess vs. Princess

Airdate: July 9th, 1998 Summary: It’s the Princess Festival, and today the women rule the roost. The gang and Team Rocket have to do whatever Jessie and Misty want. Brock tries to ask out a mom, and Misty spots a major sale. Jessie spots a Lickitung, who takes all of Jessie’s food. Jessie is big mad,Continue reading “Pokemon 52: Princess vs. Princess”

Pokemon 57: The Breeding Center Secret

Airdate: August 6th, 1998 Summary: An ad is running for a Pokémon Breeding Center in the city square. Ash and the gang check it out. There is lots of demand for these luxury suites. Misty is trying to give Psyduck away to change its attitude. After dropping off their duck, they run into a restaurant thatContinue reading “Pokemon 57: The Breeding Center Secret”

Pokemon 56: The Ultimate Test

Airdate: July 30th, 1998 Summary: Todd has joined the crew, just in time to witness Misty eviscerating Ash for truly earning only two of his six badges, and not having won any in the last 12 episodes. Todd suggests Ash take the Pokémon League admission text. Our testing official is Russian or something, and Jessie hasContinue reading “Pokemon 56: The Ultimate Test”

Pokemon 55: Pokemon Paparazzi

Airdate: July 23rd, 1998 Summary: Brock is making some yummy rice balls, and Ash has a sixth sense while pushing the gang down. He wasn’t doing it for nothing, as there is a photographer hiding in the bushes. Ash sics Squirtle on him, and Todd is a bit haughty about his photo skills. All Todd wantsContinue reading “Pokemon 55: Pokemon Paparazzi”

Pokemon 54: The Case of the K-9 Caper!

Airdate: July 16th, 1998 Summary: Our gang is walking through the forest towards Cinnabar Island, when a thief runs through their path. Pikachu is at first scared of the gun, but after some Growlithe apprehend the gun from the thief, Pikachu shocks it. This was a demonstration after all, oops. The gang gets to lodge withContinue reading “Pokemon 54: The Case of the K-9 Caper!”