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Pokémon: The Johto Journeys is the name of the third season of the Pokémon anime. The 40-episode season showcases the adventures of Ash, Misty, and Brock in the Johto region, from New Bark Town up to Goldenrod City.
It originally aired as part of the 2000-2001 Kids' WB! Saturday morning line-up. The season began with Dont Touch That 'Dile, which originally aired on October 14, 2000, and ended with The Fortune Hunters, which originally aired on June 2, 2001.
Johto Journeys marked the beginning of the Johto saga, which is widely considered by fans to be the worst arc of the series, mostly due to its large number of predictable filler episodes. Johto would continue for two seasons, with Johto League Champions picking off where Journeys left off.
It should be noted that the concept of seasons does not exist in Japan. An invention of the dub, a season is the only way to differentiate one story arc, such as Journeys, from any other in the Pocket Monsters series.
Important events
- Ash, Misty and Brock arrive in the Johto region, and Ash registers for the Johto League.
- Ash safely delivers the GS Ball to Kurt.
Party changes
Additions
The following Pokémon are obtained:
- Ash's Heracross
- Ash's Chikorita
- Ash's Cyndaquil
- Ash's Totodile
- Ash's Noctowl
- Brock's Pineco
- Jessie's Wobbuffet
Evolutions
The following Pokémon evolve:
Releases
The following Pokémon are released:
Gym Battles
Ash defeats the following Gym Leaders:
