The Johto Journeys - List of episodes

Ash begins his journey in Johto, a region largely unexplored and populated with Pokémon entirely new to him and his friends.

On the road again, Ash and his Charizard soundly defeat an ambitious rookie Trainer named Casey. Upset, she runs away before Ash can comfort her—the perfect time for Team Rocket to strike!

In a forest that's being destroyed by rampaging Pinsir, Ash has to enlist the help of the local Heracross to protect their home! But it turns out these Pokémon look tougher than they act…

On their way to Violet City, our heroes arrive in a valley where Donphan are used to harvest precious stones. Needless to say, the Team Rocket villains aren't far behind them!

The forest can be a scary place at night, especially when you’re lost! Our heroes will need some help to get out of this mess. It's Hoothoot to the rescue!

On their first stop in a city since New Bark Town, our heroes decide to help an insecure Bellossom dance troupe regain their confidence and perform in an upcoming exhibition!

Ash and the gang arrive in a town besieged by apparent copycat crimes mimicking a legendary master thief. The town’s hopes lie with these young Trainers...how can they stop this criminal duo and their Meowth accomplice?

When our heroes return an unhappy Snubbull to its wealthy Trainer, it sparks off a series of events that will change the Pokémon’s life forever!

When Brock discovers a hurt and frightened Stantler in a nearby park, he decides to nurse it back to health. But with Jessie, James and Meowth on his case, can he keep Stantler safe?

Still on the road to Violet City, Ash encounters a wild Chikorita and tries to catch it. Chikorita proves to be a tougher opponent than he originally thought, and things only get worse when Team Rocket arrives…

Professor Oak’s errand to deliver the mysterious GS Ball to a Poké Ball expert is interrupted when a Quagsire with an eye for round objects steals the GS Ball for a nocturnal ritual…

Under yet another Team Rocket ambush, a young Trainer and her Ledyba help our heroes see them off. But, amidst the chaos, her Ledyba get separated from the group—where could they be?

Our heroes make a rest stop in a Pokémon Center, which is run by a kind-hearted but misguided Blissey. Things only get worse when an old friend of Blissey's drops in unexpectedly…

Finally reaching Violet City, Ash’s search for the Gym is halted by a trip to the local Pokémon Academy. Ash does well playing teacher, until one pupil takes off with Pikachu!

It’s finally time for Ash’s first Johto League Gym battle, and he’s feeling confident. But Falkner’s Flying-type Pokémon prove to be tough competition! Can Ash take the win—and his first Gym badge?

Back on the road after his first Johto Gym badge win, Ash and the gang find a cute Marill that won’t stop crying! Nothing our heroes try will stop it, and a Team Rocket raid certainly won’t help!

Team Rocket’s latest invention is bound to be a hit...until Togepi and its newfound Sentret friend take it out for a spin!

Ash hears of a training ground for wild Charizard and decides it's just the place to hone his own Charizard’s strength. But the tough lessons to be learned there will change Ash and Charizard’s friendship forever!

Back on the road to the Azalea Gym, our heroes discover a Sunflora festival in a nearby town and meet a Trainer whose Sunflora is too sad to compete. Can Ash and the gang put a smile on its face?

Ash is having a hard time getting his Chikorita to listen to him, and Nurse Joy thinks that it’s due to a bout of jealousy over Ash’s friendship with Pikachu! Can Ash prove how much Chikorita means to him?

The legendary superhero Gligarman grows old and is beginning to consider hanging up his cape. When Ash and friends wander into town, they bring with them a challenge that could be his final fight: Team Rocket!

When an unruly herd of Mareep ruin their lunch plans, our heroes decide to help their timid herder in time to compete in a local battle festival.

When the top student at a Pokémon training center loses interest in Pokémon battles, opting to build a comprehensive Pokémon database instead, it’s up to Ash to convince him that battling is not just about probability!

When Ash finds a Cyndaquil in the wild, he is eager to catch it...but you can bet he’s not the only one!

Arriving in Azalea Town, Ash carelessly provokes its residents, who adore Slowpoke. And things only look worse as Team Rocket arrives, meaning to snag every last Slowpoke! What can Ash do?

As he promised Professor Oak, Ash delivers the mysterious GS Ball to a renowned Poké Ball expert. But the fruits of his labor are almost spoiled when Team Rocket bursts onto the scene!

Ash has finally reached the Azalea Gym, but Cyndaquil isn’t quite fired up enough to take on the Gym Leader. As the battle heats up, Ash has to give his all to take on the powerful Bug-type Pokémon!

An inexperienced young Trainer has managed to scare off his own Farfetch’d. Our heroes are happy to help him out, but they'll have to find it before Team Rocket does!

At an annual Pokémon trading festival, a young Trainer is looking for a good trade for his Wobbuffet. The Team Rocket trio are looking for opportunities as well, but both sets of Trainers get more than they bargain for!

An unexpected Pokémon firefighting competition reunites our heroes with some old friends, the Squirtle Squad! But they are in desperate need of some leadership, so Ash and Squirtle rejoin the ranks.

When they stumble upon a preschool for Wooper and an emergency calls the teacher away, our heroes come to the rescue! But, as always, Team Rocket is around the corner and up to no good…

On the way to Goldenrod City, our heroes are forced to head through a tunnel guarded by angry Onix. To make it more difficult, Team Rocket, Snubbull, and Jigglypuff drop in for a visit…

Following a string of mysterious thefts, our heroes discover some Houndour struggling to survive in the wild. To help these thieving Pokémon mend their ways, Ash and friends will first have to earn their trust.