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'''Pokémon: Indigo League''' (known at the time it was first aired simply as '''Pokémon''') is the first [[dub]]bed season of the Pokémon anime. The season follows rookie [[Pokémon Trainer]] [[Ash Ketchum]], his {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{ashfr}} {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} as they travel across the [[Kanto]] region. The subtitle "Indigo League" is not used within the episodes, but was later added by the DVD | '''Pokémon: Indigo League''' (known at the time it was first aired simply as '''Pokémon''') is the first [[dub]]bed season of the Pokémon anime. The season follows rookie [[Pokémon Trainer]] [[Ash Ketchum]], his {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{ashfr}} {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} as they travel across the [[Kanto]] region. The subtitle "Indigo League" is not used within the episodes, but was later added by the DVD releases and the official website. | ||
In the United States, the first 40 episodes aired in syndication in 1998, with the rest of the 12 episodes were ran and picked up by {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} starting with ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'' in 1999. The season began with ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', which originally aired on September 8, 1998, and ended with ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', which originally aired on May 1, 1999. In {{pmin|Canada}}, the series was picked up by [[YTV]]. | |||
This season was then followed by | This season was then followed by [[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], which contains the rest of Ash and his friends' journey through [[Kanto]] and some of the [[Orange Archipelago]] arc, which was created to allow time for the development of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. | ||
==Important events== | ==Important events== | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
* {{Ash}} begins his journey as a Pokémon Trainer with the goal of being a [[Pokémon Master]] | * {{Ash}} begins his journey as a Pokémon Trainer with the goal of being a [[Pokémon Master]]; his starter is {{AP|Pikachu}}. ([[EP001]]) | ||
* {{Gary}} also begins his journey, with {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}} as his starter. ([[EP001]]) | * {{Gary}} also begins his journey, with {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}} as his starter. ([[EP001]]) | ||
* {{an|Misty}} follows Ash after the latter "borrows" and destroys her bike, demanding repayment. ([[EP002]]) | * {{an|Misty}} follows Ash after the latter "borrows" and destroys her bike, demanding repayment. ([[EP002]]) | ||
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} follow Ash after his Pikachu demonstrates considerably advanced power for a Pokémon of its species. ([[EP002]]) | * [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} follow Ash after his Pikachu demonstrates considerably advanced power for a Pokémon of its species. ([[EP002]]) | ||
* {{an|Brock}} joins the group after {{ka|Flint|his father}} returns to become the [[Pewter City]] Gym Leader. ([[EP005]]) | * {{an|Brock}} joins the group after {{ka|Flint|his father}} returns to become the [[Pewter City]] Gym Leader. ([[EP005]]) | ||
* Ash defeats | * Ash defeats six of the [[Kanto]] [[Gym Leader]]s, gaining six [[Badge]]s. | ||
===Party changes=== | ===Party changes=== | ||
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* [[Jessie's Lickitung]] ([[EP052]]{{tt|*|This episode was not aired as part of season 1}}) | * [[Jessie's Lickitung]] ([[EP052]]{{tt|*|This episode was not aired as part of season 1}}) | ||
* [[James's Weepinbell]] (before [[EP057]]) | * [[James's Weepinbell]] (before [[EP057]]) | ||
=====Other===== | |||
* [[James's Growlithe]] (obtained prior to [[EP001]]) | |||
* [[Jessie's Ekans]] (obtained prior to [[EP002]]) | |||
* [[James's Koffing]] (obtained prior to [[EP002]]) | |||
* [[Misty's Goldeen]] (obtained prior to [[EP002]]) | |||
* [[Brock's Onix]] (obtained prior to [[EP005]]) | |||
* [[Brock's Geodude]] (obtained prior to [[EP005]]) | |||
* [[Misty's Staryu]] (obtained prior to [[EP006]]) | |||
* [[Misty's Starmie]] (obtained prior to [[EP007]]) | |||
====Evolutions==== | ====Evolutions==== | ||
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* [[Ash's Primeape]] (training with {{ka|Anthony}}) ([[EP029]]) | * [[Ash's Primeape]] (training with {{ka|Anthony}}) ([[EP029]]) | ||
* [[Jessie's Porygon]] ([[EP038]]{{tt|*|This episode was not aired outside of Japan}}) | * [[Jessie's Porygon]] ([[EP038]]{{tt|*|This episode was not aired outside of Japan}}) | ||
===Gym battles=== | ===Gym battles=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* In India, this season was shown as ''Pokémon: Indigo League'' in the TV's program menu, but after the second season ''[[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]]'' began, it was instead shown as ''Pokémon''. | * In India, this season was shown as ''Pokémon: Indigo League'' in the TV's program menu, but after the second season ''[[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]]'' began, it was instead shown as ''Pokémon''. | ||
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Revision as of 06:38, 14 November 2015
Pokémon: Indigo League Season 1 | |
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Logo for the season | |
Opening | Pokémon Theme |
Episodes | 52 |
Region | Kanto |
Series | Original |
Preceded by | None |
Followed by | Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands |
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Pokémon: Indigo League (known at the time it was first aired simply as Pokémon) is the first dubbed season of the Pokémon anime. The season follows rookie Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum, his Pikachu, and his friends Misty and Brock as they travel across the Kanto region. The subtitle "Indigo League" is not used within the episodes, but was later added by the DVD releases and the official website.
In the United States, the first 40 episodes aired in syndication in 1998, with the rest of the 12 episodes were ran and picked up by Kids' WB! starting with The Problem with Paras in 1999. The season began with Pokémon, I Choose You!, which originally aired on September 8, 1998, and ended with The Breeding Center Secret, which originally aired on May 1, 1999. In Canada, the series was picked up by YTV.
This season was then followed by Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands, which contains the rest of Ash and his friends' journey through Kanto and some of the Orange Archipelago arc, which was created to allow time for the development of Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Important events
- Ash begins his journey as a Pokémon Trainer with the goal of being a Pokémon Master; his starter is Pikachu. (EP001)
- Gary also begins his journey, with Squirtle as his starter. (EP001)
- Misty follows Ash after the latter "borrows" and destroys her bike, demanding repayment. (EP002)
- Jessie, James, and Meowth follow Ash after his Pikachu demonstrates considerably advanced power for a Pokémon of its species. (EP002)
- Brock joins the group after his father returns to become the Pewter City Gym Leader. (EP005)
- Ash defeats six of the Kanto Gym Leaders, gaining six Badges.
Party changes
Additions
The following Pokémon are obtained:
- Ash's Pikachu (EP001)
- Ash's Caterpie (EP003)
- Ash's Pidgeotto (EP003)
- Brock's Zubat (EP006)
- Ash's Bulbasaur (EP010)
- Ash's Charmander (EP011)
- Ash's Squirtle (EP012)
- Ash's Krabby (EP013)
- James's Magikarp (EP015)
- Ash's Raticate (EP015)
- Misty's Horsea (EP019)
- Ash's Primeape (EP025)
- Misty's Psyduck (EP027)
- Brock's Vulpix (EP028)
- Ash's Muk (EP030)
- Ash's Tauros (EP035*)
- Jessie's Porygon (EP038*)
- Misty's Togepi (EP050)
- Jessie's Lickitung (EP052*)
- James's Weepinbell (before EP057)
Other
- James's Growlithe (obtained prior to EP001)
- Jessie's Ekans (obtained prior to EP002)
- James's Koffing (obtained prior to EP002)
- Misty's Goldeen (obtained prior to EP002)
- Brock's Onix (obtained prior to EP005)
- Brock's Geodude (obtained prior to EP005)
- Misty's Staryu (obtained prior to EP006)
- Misty's Starmie (obtained prior to EP007)
Evolutions
The following Pokémon evolve:
- Ash's Caterpie → Metapod → Butterfree
- James's Magikarp → Gyarados
- Jessie's Ekans → Arbok
- James's Koffing → Weezing
- Ash's Charmander → Charmeleon → Charizard
- James's Weepinbell → Victreebel
Releases
The following Pokémon are released:
- Ash's Raticate (traded, EP015)
- James's Gyarados (EP016)
- Ash's Butterfree (EP021)
- Ash's Primeape (training with Anthony) (EP029)
- Jessie's Porygon (EP038*)
Gym battles
Ash defeats the following Gym Leaders:
- Brock, after one failed attempt (EP005)
- Misty, though officially earned after Ash saved the Gym from Team Rocket (EP007)
- Lt. Surge, after one failed attempt (EP014)
- Sabrina, after two failed attempts (EP024)
- Erika, though officially earned after Ash saved her Gloom from the burning Gym (EP026)
- Koga (EP032)
Home video releases
North American home video releases
Australian home video releases
Trivia
- In India, this season was shown as Pokémon: Indigo League in the TV's program menu, but after the second season Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands began, it was instead shown as Pokémon.
In other languages
Language | Title | |
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Czech | Pokémon: Indigová liga | |
French | Pokémon: La Ligue Indigo | |
German | Pokémon: Indigo-Liga | |
Hindi | Pokémon: Indigo League* | |
Brazilian Portuguese | Pokémon - Liga Índigo | |
Russian | Покемон — Лига Индиго | |
Slovak | Pokémon: Indigová liga | |
Spanish | Latin America | Pokémon: ¡Atrápalos ya! |
Spain | Pokémon: Liga Añil | |
This article is part of Project Anime, a Bulbapedia project that covers all aspects of the Pokémon anime. |