Pokémon Gold and Silver Cartoon Full Encyclopedia ②

Author: Kazuma Sato
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Publish Date: 2002-03-01
Features: The team of Ash Ketchum decides to participate in the Pallet Town League and sets off from Pallet Town. In the first town they visit, Viridian City, Ash encounters the new Pokémon Magikarp and Ponyta, his eyes sparkling with excitement. Moreover, on his way to Cerulean City, which has training grounds, Ash skillfully captures Heracross and Chikorita. Along the journey, he keeps meeting various trainers and Pokémon until he finally arrives at Cerulean City. The leader of the training ground, Tracey, is a bird Pokémon trainer aiming to become the strongest. In the training ground battle, he sends out Pidgey, Pidgeotto, Staraptor, and other bird Pokémon, putting Ash through a tough fight. However, the one who ultimately reveals a victorious smile is Ash. Thanks to Pikachu and Charizard's active participation, he successfully earns the Flying Badge, one of the badges.