The second and final evolutionary stage for Shellder, Cloyster can launch its horns in quick volleys when attacked. In “The Bridge Bike Gang,” while biking across a huge bridge to Sunny Town, our heroes are challenged to a Pokémon battle by a bike gang. Tyra, a tough-girl gang member, uses Cloyster against Misty’s none-too-bright Psyduck. […]
This evolved Bellsprout spits out poison powder to immobilize the enemy and can then finish it off with a spray of acid. In a brief yet satisfying battle in “School of Hard Knocks,” Weepinbell is washed over literally by Misty’s more experienced Starmie, despite Weepinbells usual advantage over most water Pokémon. First appearance: Episode 10—”School
Graveler is the second evolutionary stage of Geodude. This Pokémon rolls down slopes to move, rolling over any obstacle without slowing or changing its direction. Graveler is normally at a disadvantage against water Pokémon like Misty’s Starmie, although with special training it can sometimes defeat a water-spewing opponent. First appearance: Episode 9—”School of Hard Knocks”
Psy-Yi-Yi! Psyduck can be a potentially powerful Pokémon, but its dim wit rarely gets it any respect—especially Misty’s. While lulling enemies with its vacant look, this wily Pokémon will use psychokinetic powers. It also suffers from a chronic headache. First appearance: Episode 31—”Dig Those Diglett”