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Pokémon (1997 – 2023)

1997 • 25 seasons • Animation, Action & Adventure • TV-Y7
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Season 1

Pokémon · S1E4 — Challenge of the Samurai

Apr 22, 1997 · 23 min · 7.5 (23 votes)

Synopsis

The mist clung to the Viridian Forest as Misty and Ash continued their trek, when a Weedle caught their attention. As Ash engaged the creature in battle, his focus wavered. A boy clad in samurai garb appeared, declaring himself simply Samurai. He challenged Ash to a contest, and the young trainer found himself at a disadvantage as his Metapod instinctively defended itself against Samurai’s Pinsir. Samurai then countered with his own Metapod, and a tense standoff ensued.