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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 {{ | '''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 both by fans and by the DVD boxed sets to distinguish it from the later [[season]]s. | ||
In {{pmin|Canada}}, the series was picked up by [[YTV]]. In the United States, the first forty episodes (excluding three) aired in syndication, with the rest of the run picked up by [[Kids' WB!]] starting with ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]''. The season began with ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', which originally aired on September 8, 1998, and ended with ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', which originally aired on December 4, 1999. | In {{pmin|Canada}}, the series was picked up by [[YTV]]. In the United States, the first forty episodes (excluding three) aired in syndication, with the rest of the run picked up by [[Kids' WB!]] starting with ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]''. The season began with ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', which originally aired on September 8, 1998, and ended with ''[[EP081|Pallet Party Panic]]'', which originally aired on December 4, 1999. | ||
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==Important events== | ==Important events== | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
*{{Ash}} begins his journey as a Pokémon Trainer with the goal of being a [[Pokémon Master]]. His starter is {{AP|Pikachu}}. ([[EP001]]) | * {{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. ([[EP001]]) | * {{an|Misty}} follows Ash after the latter "borrows" and destroys her bike, demanding repayment. ([[EP001]]) | ||
*[[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 each of the [[Kanto]] [[Gym Leader]]s, gaining eight [[badge]]s to qualify for his first [[Pokémon League Conference]]. (See Gym battles section) | * Ash defeats each of the [[Kanto]] [[Gym Leader]]s, gaining eight [[badge]]s to qualify for his first [[Pokémon League Conference]]. (See Gym battles section) | ||
*Ash journeys to the [[Indigo Plateau]] to compete in his first Pokémon League Conference. | * Ash journeys to the [[Indigo Plateau]] to compete in his first Pokémon League Conference. | ||
*Ash comes in the top 16 in the Indigo League, one bracket above his rival, Gary. ([[EP079]]) | * Ash comes in the top 16 in the Indigo League, one bracket above his rival, Gary. ([[EP079]]) | ||
===Party changes=== | ===Party changes=== | ||
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* [[Misty's Starmie]] (left at [[Cerulean Gym]], [[EP061]]) | * [[Misty's Starmie]] (left at [[Cerulean Gym]], [[EP061]]) | ||
===Gym | ===Gym Battles=== | ||
Ash defeats the following [[Gym Leader]]s: | Ash defeats the following [[Gym Leader]]s: | ||
* {{an|Brock}}, after one failed attempt. ([[EP005]]) | * {{an|Brock}}, after one failed attempt. ([[EP005]]) | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*With 80 episodes, this is the longest season of the dub yet. | * With 80 episodes, this is the longest season of the dub yet. | ||
*If Japanese episodes are taken into account, this season would be 82 episodes long. [[EP035]] and [[EP038]] were banned outside of Japan. Also, ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'' was initially banned but re-aired after heavy editing as a "lost episode" during [[Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]]. It was never aired again nor was it included in DVD release. | ** If Japanese episodes are taken into account, this season would be 82 episodes long. [[EP035]] and [[EP038]] were banned outside of Japan. Also, ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'' was initially banned but re-aired after heavy editing as a "lost episode" during [[Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]]. It was never aired again nor was it included in DVD release. | ||
**''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' and ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'' are considered episodes of the season but are considered special episodes in Japan. | ** ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' and ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'' are considered episodes of the season but are considered special episodes in Japan. | ||
*On retail websites, the second North American boxset image shows [[Jessie's Arbok]] right next to her. However, on all actual boxsets it is Ekans that appears. | * On retail websites, the second North American boxset image shows [[Jessie's Arbok]] right next to her. However, on all actual boxsets it is Ekans that appears. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||