Pokémon
Showdown in Pewter City
Season 1, Episode 5 · Aired 1997-04-29
Synopsis
Pokemon: Ash and Misty have arrived in Pewter City. A rock-seller name Flint approaches them and attempts to sell them some rocks. At the pokemon center he learns of the pokemon league and decides to start collecting badges. He heads for the gym and is easily overpowered by Gym Leader Brock. Flint, who happens to be Brock's dad, helps Ash train Pikachu and Ash heads back for a rematch.
In the series
This episode is part of Pokémon (1998–present (U.S.)) on Kids' WB/Syndication.
Gotta catch ’em all — late-’90s kids’ globalization in pocket-monster form.
Key cast
- Rica Matsumoto as Ash Ketchum (JP)
- Veronica Taylor as Ash Ketchum (US early)
- Ikue Otani as Pikachu