Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(239 votes)

   #1 - File 1: Red

   S1:E110/2/2013

   Red, along with his rival Blue, sets out on a quest to realize Professor Oak's dream of completing the Pokédex. However, his journey is not going as smoothly as he would like. Blue seems to be more gifted, and Red is struggling to keep up. Can Red learn quickly enough to make it as a Pokémon Trainer? How will he win his first Gym Badge at the Pewter City Gym?

   Director:Itsuro Kawasaki

   Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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   Director:Itsuro Kawasaki

   Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota
2. 

   7.9/10(216 votes)

   #2 - File 2: Cubone

   S1:E210/2/2013

   At the Pokémon Center in Lavender Town, Red overhears talk of a ghost appearing in the Pokémon Tower and decides to investigate. Before doing so, he is advised to visit the Pokémon House. Here, he learns of a baby Cubone's ordeal at the hands of an evil organization known as Team Rocket. Who are these villains, and what is behind the haunting at the Pokémon Tower?

   Director:Yukio Kuroda

   Writer:Kuniaki Kasahara

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   Director:Yukio Kuroda

   Writer:Kuniaki Kasahara
3. 

   8.2/10(209 votes)

   #3 - File 3: Giovanni

   S1:E310/2/2013

   Red arrives in Saffron City to find Team Rocket's fingerprints on everything. When he rescues a Silph Co. secretary, he learns that Team Rocket has taken over the company! This stems from their desire to get their hands on the Master Ball, the ultimate Poké Ball that has been in development for years. However, one more surprise lies in wait for Red at Viridian City, and this may be the biggest one yet!

   Director:Hideya Takahashi

   Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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   Director:Hideya Takahashi

   Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota
4. 

   8.4/10(207 votes)

   #4 - File 4: Charizard

   S1:E410/2/2013

   After defeating the Elite Four at the Indigo Plateau, Red is finally ready to challenge the Champion and take his strength to the next level. Little does he realize that the new Champion is his old rival Blue! The battle that ensues is the fiercest they've had yet. And even more surprises lie ahead for Red as he searches for a mysterious new Pokémon and challenges new frontiers!

   Director:Daiki Tomiyasu

   Writer:Kuniaki Kasahara

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   Director:Daiki Tomiyasu

   Writer:Kuniaki Kasahara