Electric Shock Showdown

Our heroes finally reach Vermilion City, but as they enter the city’s Pokémon Center, they see many injured Pokémon. It turns out that Lt. Surge, the gym leader, is ruthless with his Raichu when it comes to Pokémon battles. Pikachu winds up losing badly and must go to the hospital. After a quick recovery and rousing speech (translated by Meowth) by Pikachu, the heroes return to the gym and defeat Lt. Surge and his Raichu.