Pokemon - Season 1 ●

Episode 51 features an alternative path to the League through a rigorous exam testing knowledge and practical skills. Major Events: Episode 1: "Pokémon - I Choose You!". Episode 11: "Charmander—the Stray Pokémon".

Ash Ketchum of Pallet Town misses his chance to receive a standard starter (Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle) and instead starts his journey with a disobedient Pikachu . Pokemon - Season 1

Originally aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from April 1, 1997, to January 21, 1999. Episode 51 features an alternative path to the

While it contains over 80 episodes in its full run, digital platforms like Netflix often categorize the first 52 episodes as Season 1. to January 21