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Pokémon: Johto League Champions is the name of the fourth season of the Pokémon anime. The 52-episode season showcases the adventures of Ash, Misty, Brock, and briefly Todd in the Johto region, from Goldenrod City up to Cianwood City.
It originally aired as part of the 2001-2002 Kids' WB! Saturday morning line-up. The season began with A Goldenrod Opprotunity, which originally aired on August 18, 2001, and ended with Machoke, Machoke Man, which originally aired on September 7, 2002.
Champions is the second of three seasons that take place in the Johto region. It is preceded by Pokémon: The Johto Journeys and proceeded by Pokémon: Master Quest. 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 Champions, from any other in the Pocket Monsters series.
Important events
Party changes
Additions
The following Pokémon are obtained:
Evolutions
The following Pokémon evolve:
- Ash's Chikorita → Ash's Bayleef
Releases
The following Pokémon are released:
Gym Battles
Ash defeats the following Gym Leaders:
