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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 50 - Who Gets to Keep Togepi?
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S1:E50

    When Ash and friends reach a certain Pokémon E. R., Joy informs Ash that a message has arrived for him, from Professor Oak.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Here Comes the Squirtle Squad
    7.6/10(18 votes)

    S1:E12

    Ash and his friends walk along a path and fall into a hole dug by a batch of mischievous Squirtle. Ash climbs out and tries to battle them, but they scatter when Officer Jenny arrives.

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    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Challenge of the Samurai
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    S1:E4

    Misty and Ash continue to wander the Viridian Forest when they spot a Weedle. As Ash battles it, he's distracted by a boy dressed as a samurai and calling himself (naturally) Samurai. Samurai challenges Ash to a battle, and Ash gets the advantage when his Metapod defends itself against Samurai's Pinsir. Samurai sends out his own Metapod—and a standoff begins.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - The Tower of Terror
    7.5/10(18 votes)

    S1:E23

    In search of a ghost Pokémon, Ash heads immediately for a tower in Lavender Town where they are said to dwell.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  5. undefined Season 19 Episode 4 - A Fiery Rite of Passage!
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    S19:E4

    As our heroes continue their journey to Snowbelle City, they encounter a young Pokémon faced with the challenges of growing up!

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 63 - The Battle of the Badge
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    S1:E63

    Ash and friends finally make their way to Viridian City where Ash hopes to earn his Earth Badge.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Pallet Party Panic
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    S2:E1

    After battling in the Pokémon League Tournament, Ash and his friends return to Pallet Town for a hero's welcome.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 76 - All Fired Up!
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    S1:E76

    Ash finally reaches the Indigo Plateau, home of the Pokémon League conference. Before the tournament begins, they plan on lighting a ceremonial cauldron with the flame of the legendary Pokémon, Moltres. Ash, as a participant, is free to carry the flame but when Team Rocket steals it, the tournament may be cancelled.

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    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 81 - Friend and Foe Alike
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    S1:E81

    A twist of fate pits Ash and his new friend, Richie, against each other in the fifth round of the Pokémon League Competition. Both are determined to triumph, but who will emerge victorious? And, can their friendship survive the struggle?

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Halo's Prison
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E5

    Mia uses a line from her grandfather's poem to find Sage, but Sekhmet tracks them down.

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    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - Assault on the Dynasty
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E11

    Dais lures the heroes into a trap within the castle gates and separates them from their armor.

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    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - Ryo's Mega Armor
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E21

    A regretful Ryo abandons the team over Mia's objections to face Saranbo alone.

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    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 27 - Sand Blasted
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E27

    Kento must learn to rely on more than his brute strength to win fights.

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    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 26 - Pokémon Scent-sation!
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S1:E26

    The party arrives in Celadon City, a perfectly pleasant town full of large department stores, condominiums, and fancy arcades.

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    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 29 - The Punchy Pokémon
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    S1:E29

    In the outskirts of Fuchsia City, our heroes come across Hitmonchan, a fighter-Pokémon. With little thought, Ash attempts to capture it, but he and Pikachu are badly defeated.

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    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 35 - The Legend of Miniryu
    6.9/10(13 votes)

    S1:E35

    Ash and his friends get challenged by Team Rocket in seeing who can capture the most Pokémon within the Safari Zone, with Ash catching a whole herd of Tauros. As soon as Ash and his friends head out Pokémon hunting, Team Rocket manages to get the drop on the game warden (Mr. Kaiza) and forces him into giving up the location on where Dratini is (the Dragon Valley). In the end, Ash, his friends, Team Rocket, and Kaiza end up seeing the legendary Dratini and Dragonair, with the heroes saving the day.

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    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 47 - A Chansey Operation
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    S1:E47

    As our heroes sleep peacefully, Pikachu begins experiencing an unusual sensation. As though it were choking on something, Pikachu's expression grows steadily more and more pained.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 64 - It's Mr. Mime Time!
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    S1:E64

    On their way back to Pallet Town, Ash, Brock and Misty encounter a runaway Mr. Mime.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 65 - Holiday Hi-Jynx
    6.7/10(15 votes)

    S1:E65

    Ash, Misty, Brock, and their Pokémon must return a lost Jynx to Santa before Christmas, with the help of a Lapras. Meanwhile, Jessie attempts to take revenge on Santa for stealing her favorite doll when she was young.

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    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 43 - The March of the Exeggutor Squad
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    S1:E43

    After discovering there's a traveling carnival nearby, Ash, Misty and Brock join in on the fun of the fair and stumble across a rather dull magic show.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 55 - Pokémon Paparazzi
    6.5/10(15 votes)

    S1:E55

    Ash and friends are being shadowed by Todd Snap, the world's greatest Pokémon photographer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Beauty and the Beach
    6.4/10(20 votes)

    S1:E18

    Ash and his friends have finally arrived in Porta Vista, a beach-side tourist town. After destroying an old man's ship, they must help in the old man's business. To attempt to pay the man back faster, Misty enters a beauty contest, only to discover she is competing against Jessie and James.

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    Writer:Hideki Sonoda

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Hideki Sonoda Ratings Summary

"Who Gets to Keep Togepi?" is the best rated episode written by Hideki Sonoda. It scored 7.7/10 from 15 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on June 25, 1998. It is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Here Comes the Squirtle Squad".