Indigo League
(1997)
Overview
It’s Ash Ketchum’s tenth birthday, and he’s ready to do what many 10-year-olds in the Kanto region set out to do—become a Pokémon Trainer! Things don’t go exactly the way he planned when he ends up with a Pikachu instead of a standard first Pokémon, and winning Gym Badges turns out to be much tougher than he thought. Luckily he’s got former Gym Leaders Brock and Misty at his side, along with a bevy of new Pokémon friends, including Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.
Cast
as Satoshi (voice)
as Pikachu (voice)
as Musashi (voice)
as Kasumi (voice)
as Kojirou (voice)
as Shigeru Oak (voice)
as Narrator / Professor Oak (voice)
as Togepi (voice)
Episodes
Pokémon - I Choose You! 7.8
April 1, 1997
Meet Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old boy full of imagination, confidence, and dreams that are almost too big for his village…
Pokémon Emergency! 7.3
April 8, 1997
Ash rushes into Viridian City with his gravely wounded Pikachu. The city's on high alert for Pokémon thieves-thieves li…
Ash Catches a Pokémon 7.9
April 15, 1997
Ash discovers and catches a Caterpie—his first Pokémon capture! Though Ash is excited, Misty is grossed out by Bug-type…
Challenge of the Samurai 7.1
April 22, 1997
Misty and Ash continue to wander the Viridian Forest when they spot a Weedle. As Ash battles it, he's distracted by a b…
Showdown in Pewter City 7.5
April 29, 1997
Jessie, James, and Meowth dig a trap for our heroes, but they end up falling into it themselves! Ash and Misty arrive a…
Clefairy and the Moon Stone 6.7
May 6, 1997
Will Team Rocket steal the Moon Stone? Are there other Clefairy lurking about, and do they carry Moon Stones, too? And …
The Water Flowers of Cerulean City 6.7
May 13, 1997
Ash seeks the Cascade badge in Cerulean City—but for some reason, Misty doesn't want to join them. When Ash and Brock s…
The Path to the Pokémon League 6.8
May 20, 1997
On the way to Vermillion City, Ash meets AJ, a Gym Leader at an unsanctioned Gym who has 98 wins and zero losses. They …
The School of Hard Knocks 6.7
May 27, 1997
While searching for firewood in the foggy woods, Ash and Pikachu discover a bunch of prep-school kids bullying a classm…
Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village 6.9
June 3, 1997
Ash and Misty, while arguing, discover an Oddish. As Misty's Starmie weakens the Oddish, a Bulbasaur appears and fights…
Charmander - The Stray Pokémon 8.2
June 10, 1997
Our friends, lost, discover an injured Charmander. Pikachu talks to it and learns that it's been waiting a long time fo…
Here Comes the Squirtle Squad 7.4
June 17, 1997
Ash and his friends walk along a path and fall into a hole dug by a batch of mischievous Squirtle. Ash climbs out and t…
Mystery at the Lighthouse 7.0
June 24, 1997
A tremendously large shadow begins to take form in the sea mists, but this possible discovery could be hindered due to …
Electric Shock Showdown 8.1
July 1, 1997
Our heroes finally reach Vermillion City, and they discover that the Pokémon Center is filled with Pokémon hurt during …
Battle Aboard the St. Anne 7.0
July 8, 1997
Ash and his friends board a fancy cruise ship called the St. Anne, thanks to tickets provided by two friendly but famil…
Pokémon Shipwreck 7.2
July 15, 1997
The St. Anne has capsized and sunk with Ash, the gang, and Team Rocket trapped inside. Now, both sides must put aside t…
Island of the Giant Pokémon 7.2
July 22, 1997
As our heroes and Team Rocket beat the odds by surviving the sinking ship, they are dragged into another potentially de…
Beauty and the Beach 6.0
July 29, 1997
Ash and his friends have finally arrived in Porta Vista, a beach-side tourist town. After destroying an old man's ship,…
Tentacool & Tentacruel 6.6
August 5, 1997
Our heroes arrive at Hutber Port, where a ferryboat line runs to the mainland.
The Ghost of Maiden's Peak 7.5
August 12, 1997
After leaving Acapulco in search of Saffron City, our heroes finally arrive at a small port town in the middle of celeb…
Bye Bye Butterfree 7.1
August 19, 1997
When the party sees a flock of Butterfree flying above the ocean, Brock, as a Pokémon breeder, explains that it is the …
Abra and the Psychic Showdown 7.5
August 26, 1997
The party finally arrives in Saffron City where a young girl manages a gym of Pokémon using her psychic powers. If Ash …
The Tower of Terror 7.5
September 2, 1997
In search of a ghost Pokémon, Ash heads immediately for a tower in Lavender Town where they are said to dwell.
Haunter Versus Kadabra 7.4
September 9, 1997
Unbenownst to Ash, one of the ghost Pokémon decides to join Ash and friends on their journey and more importantly help …
Primeape Goes Bananas 6.7
September 16, 1997
On their way to Celadon City, our heroes encounter Mankey, a wild Pokémon that if rubbed the wrong way can go into unco…
Pokémon Scent-sation! 6.5
September 23, 1997
The party arrives in Celadon City, a perfectly pleasant town full of large department stores, condominiums, and fancy a…
Hypno's Naptime 7.0
September 30, 1997
Our heroes come to a town in which a great deal of children have recently turned up missing.
Pokémon Fashion Flash 6.7
October 7, 1997
At Brock's persistent request, our heroes stop by Caesar Street, a town of breeders famous for its Pokémon beauty salon…
The Punchy Pokémon 6.4
October 14, 1997
In the outskirts of Fuchsia City, our heroes come across Hitmonchan, a fighter-Pokémon. With little thought, Ash attemp…
Sparks Fly for Magnemite 6.7
October 21, 1997
As our heroes make their way through the industrial town of Gringy City, Pikachu, perhaps weary from travel, is in a st…
Dig Those Diglett! 6.9
October 28, 1997
Ash, Brock, Misty and Pikachu are lost deep in the mountains. As they press forward on a rough road not even shown on t…
The Ninja-Poké Showdown 6.9
November 4, 1997
Fuchsia Gym, the authorized gym where Ash seeks his next badge, turns out to be a hidden ninja's lair. After finally di…
The Flame Pokémon-athon! 6.7
November 11, 1997
Our heroes come to a prairie where the Laramies, a family of Pokémon Ranchers live. They learn from a daughter of the L…
The Kangaskhan Kid 6.0
November 18, 1997
Our heroes accompany Officer Jenny into the forest, intent on pursuing the Pokémon poachers in the area.
The Legend of Dratini 6.7
November 25, 1997
Ash and his friends get challenged by Team Rocket in seeing who can capture the most Pokémon within the Safari Zone, wi…
The Bridge Bike Gang 6.3
December 2, 1997
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 …
Ditto's Mysterious Mansion 7.4
December 9, 1997
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 Ditt…
Cyber Soldier Porygon 6.0
December 16, 1997
Ash and his friends arrive at Pokémon Center where the PokéBall transfer machine has been causing problems, as the tran…
Pikachu's Goodbye 7.5
April 16, 1998
Ash and the others discover a group of wild Pikachu in a secluded area of the woods. How will Pikachu feel seeing other…
The Battling Eevee Brothers 7.1
April 16, 1998
Tracing a path through the woods, the party comes across a tree baited with a plate of food and water. An Eevee is boun…
Wake Up, Snorlax! 6.5
April 23, 1998
On empty stomachs, our heroes' search for food brings them to a small village, but find there is no food at the bakery …
Showdown at Dark City 6.6
April 30, 1998
In the middle of a terrible desert, our heroes inadvertently wandered into Dark City. With no name but Dark, the city h…
The March of the Exeggutor Squad 6.4
May 7, 1998
After discovering there's a traveling carnival nearby, Ash, Misty and Brock join in on the fun of the fair and stumble …
The Problem with Paras 7.0
May 14, 1998
Team Rocket never let up with their constant interception, but today something seems strange. The coin on Meowth's fore…
The Song of Jigglypuff 6.7
May 21, 1998
Our heroes trudge along, resigning themselves to the idea of camping out in the desert as the sun slowly sets. Suddenly…
Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon 7.3
May 28, 1998
Our heroes approach Grampa Canyon, famous for the beautiful scenery of its valley. As they approach, however, they find…
A Chansey Operation 6.5
June 4, 1998
As our heroes sleep peacefully, Pikachu begins experiencing an unusual sensation. As though it were choking on somethin…
Holy Matrimony! 6.4
June 11, 1998
As our heroes pass the entrance to a small village, they stop in front of a strange sign.
So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd 7.0
June 18, 1998
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? 7.6
June 25, 1998
When Ash and friends reach a certain Pokémon E. R., Joy informs Ash that a message has arrived for him, from Professor …
Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden 7.3
July 2, 1998
After Bulbasaur's bulb begins to emit an odd glow, a nurse runs some tests and discovers that Bulbasaur isn't sick: It'…
Princess vs. Princess 6.4
July 9, 1998
Misty and Jessie compete against one another for Queen of the Princess Festival, a day where women rule and the guys ha…
The Purr-fect Hero 6.2
July 9, 1998
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! 6.9
July 16, 1998
Ash enrolls Pikachu in a training school for police Growlithe, but the course is tougher than he imagined, for himself …
Pokémon Paparazzi 5.8
July 23, 1998
Ash and friends are being shadowed by Todd Snap, the world's greatest Pokémon photographer.
The Ultimate Test 7.2
July 30, 1998
Ash signs up to take an exam to be admitted to the Pokémon League.
The Breeding Center Secret 7.0
August 6, 1998
Our heroes discover a terrible secret about the new breeding center in town.
Riddle Me This (1) 6.8
August 13, 1998
Ash, Brock and Misty travel to Cinnabar Island where Ash hopes to win his Volcano Badge.
Volcanic Panic (2) 7.4
August 20, 1998
Ash continues his quest to attain his Volcano Badge once he finally locates the gym that is suspended above a pool of m…
Beach Blank-Out Blastoise 6.3
August 27, 1998
As Ash and the gang are rushing to catch the last ferry off of Cinnabar Island, they stumble over a rare Pokémon in tro…
The Misty Mermaid 6.3
September 3, 1998
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 r…
Clefairy Tales 5.7
September 10, 1998
Ash, Brock and Misty get sidetracked on their way to Viridian City when all of their belongings mysteriously disappear.
The Battle of the Badge 6.9
September 17, 1998
Ash and friends finally make their way to Viridian City where Ash hopes to earn his Earth Badge.
It's Mr. Mime Time! 6.0
September 24, 1998
On their way back to Pallet Town, Ash, Brock and Misty encounter a runaway Mr. Mime.
Holiday Hi-Jynx 5.9
October 5, 1998
Ash, Misty, Brock, and their Pokémon must return a lost Jynx to Santa before Christmas, with the help of a Lapras. Mean…
Snow Way Out! 7.3
October 5, 1998
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 7.3
October 8, 1998
Back in Pallet Town, Ash finds Gary, already there, waiting to partake in the Pokémon League. Always having a bitter ri…
The Evolution Solution 6.7
October 15, 1998
Ash goes to Seafoam Island to help Professor Oak to discover the mystery of how Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. There, P…
The Pi-Kahuna 6.4
October 22, 1998
Ash and the gang take some time off to go surfing. While surfing, however, Ash passes out, but is thankfully rescued by…
Make Room for Gloom 6.3
October 29, 1998
Ash goes to a flower garden to get some fertilizer for his mother, but Bulbasaur sniffs the flowers and becomes paralyz…
Lights, Camera, Quack-tion 6.6
November 5, 1998
When the gang discovers there is a movie with an all Pokemon cast being made nearby, Ash and his friends put their Poké…
Go West Young Meowth 7.8
November 12, 1998
Ash and his friends go to Hollywood (although only a small nearby town) to see the premiere of the movie their Pokémon …
To Master the Onixpected! 6.4
November 19, 1998
After watching Elite Four member Bruno on TV, Ash and his friends decide to do training in the mountains to be as stron…
The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis 6.9
November 26, 1998
While training, Ash and his friends accidentally uncover the ruins of Pokémopolis, an ancient city. After a bit of rese…
Bad to the Bone 6.7
December 3, 1998
Ash and his friends offer to help a trainer that is heading for the Pokémon League to retrieve his stolen gym badges fr…
All Fired Up! 6.7
December 10, 1998
Ash finally reaches the Indigo Plateau, home of the Pokémon League conference. Before the tournament begins, they plan …
Round One - Begin! 7.9
December 17, 1998
Ash enters his first match of the tournament on the water field against Mandi the Astounding. During the battle against…
Fire and Ice 7.1
December 24, 1998
For the second round Ash battles in the rock arena. Ash's last Pokémon, Squirtle, defeats his foe's last Pokémon, Nidor…
The Fourth Round Rumble 7.6
January 1, 1999
In the 4th round, Ash faces a trainer named Jeanette, who uses a Beedrill, a Scyther, and a Bellsprout. The match ends …
A Friend in Deed 6.4
January 7, 1999
Ash meets a new trainer named Richie, who is eerily similar to Ash, including owning a Pikachu. However, Team Rocket ma…
Friend and Foe Alike 6.6
January 14, 1999
A twist of fate pits Ash and his new friend, Richie, against each other in the fifth round of the Pokémon League Compet…
Friends to the End 6.8
January 21, 1999
After losing to Richie in the fifth round, Ash is moping around, annoyed that he lost. He is convinced by Misty that he…