Hitmonchan can fire punches in lightning-fast volleys that are impossible to see with the human eye. In “The Punchy Pokémon,” on the outskirts of Fuchsia City, Ash sees a Hitmonchan running down the road. He and Pikachu attempt to capture the boxing Pokémon, but fail miserably. The Pokémon’s trainer, Anthony, arrives soon after and relates […]
Because it stores several kinds of toxic gases in its body, Koffing is prone to exploding without warning. In Ash’s first adventure, “Pokémon Emergency,” Pikachu is rushed to the Viridian City Pokémon Center to be treated for severe exhaustion. When the evil Team Rocket show up, the pair send Ekans and the toxic Koffing to
A rare and elusive Pokémon rumored to bring happiness to those who capture it. In “Pokémon Emergency,” Ash and Pikachu find themselves weak after an encounter with a flock of wild Spearow, with Pikachu’s fate resting in Ash’s hands! With the help of Officer Jenny, Ash rushes Pikachu to the Viridian City Pokémon Center, where
Goldeen’s tail fin billows out like a ballroom dress — hence its nickname, the Water Queen. In “Pokémon Emergency” Ash and Pikachu prepare to defend the Viridian City Pokémon Center from the thieving Team Rocket. Misty steps forward, chooses a random Poké Ball from the center and lets loose Goldeen. Since water Pokémon can’t battle
Doduo is a bird that makes up for its poor flying with its incredible speed. As it runs, it leaves behind giant footprints. In “Showdown at the Po-ké Corral,” Ash returns to Pallet Town to train for the Pokémon League. Ash and his rival Gary go on a tour of Professor Oak’s Pokémon research and
This Pokémon is the final evolved state of Bellsprout. Victreebells are said to live in monstrous colonies deep in the heart of certain jungles, although no one has ever returned from there to prove it. “Wow, it grew into a fabulous Victreebell. It’s so big and strong and healthy looking—and friendly too,” says Team Rocket’s
This fire Pokémon’s hooves are ten times harder than diamonds, and it can trample anything in seconds. In “The Flame Pokémon-athon,” Ash is entered into a highly competitive Pokémon race riding the Laramie family’s faithful fiery Ponyta. The race is fast and furious as Ash rides like the wind — until Team Rocket shows up
Meowth is the wise-cracking third member of the terrible trio that is Team Rocket. Team Rocket’s Meowth is the only Pokémon that can actually speak full English sentences. This cat-like Pokémon adores circular objects, like balls of yarn. It tends to wander the streets on a nightly basis to look for dropped loose change. First
Mankey is a pig-monkey Pokémon that is extremely quick to anger. It can be docile one moment, and thrashing away the next. In “Primeape Goes Bananas,” Ash and company encounter a wild Mankey, and accidentally upset it causing it to enter into uncontrollable fits. When Team Rocket arrives on the scene, they upset the creature
Arcanine is the final evolved form of Growlithe. Arcanine is a Pokémon that has been admired since the distant past for its beauty. It runs gracefully as if it had wings on its ankles. In “The Flame Pokémon-athon,” Ash is forced to enter a Pokémon race and is cheered on by the barking of Arcanine.