The Best Episodes Written By Hideki Sonoda

Every TV Episode Written by Hideki Sonoda Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Who Gets to Keep Togepi?
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Who Gets to Keep Togepi?

    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.

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  2. Background image for Here Comes the Squirtle Squad
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Here Comes the Squirtle Squad

    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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  3. Background image for The Tower of Terror
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    #3 - The Tower of Terror

    S1:E23

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

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  4. Background image for Challenge of the Samurai
    7.5/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Challenge of the Samurai

    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.

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  5. Background image for The Battle of the Badge
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #5 - The Battle of the Badge

    S1:E63

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

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  6. Background image for All Fired Up!
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #6 - All Fired Up!

    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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  7. Background image for Friend and Foe Alike
    7.1/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Friend and Foe Alike

    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?

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  8. Background image for Pallet Party Panic
    7.1/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Pallet Party Panic

    S2:E1

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

    Director:Yuji Asada
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  9. Background image for The Legend of Dratini
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #9 - The Legend of Dratini

    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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  10. Background image for A Fiery Rite of Passage!
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #10 - A Fiery Rite of Passage!

    S19:E4

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

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  11. Background image for A Chansey Operation
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    #11 - A Chansey Operation

    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.

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  12. Background image for It's Mr. Mime Time!
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #12 - It's Mr. Mime Time!

    S1:E64

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

    Director:Osamu Inoue
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  13. Background image for Pokémon Scent-sation!
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Pokémon Scent-sation!

    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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  14. Background image for The March of the Exeggutor Squad
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    #14 - The March of the Exeggutor Squad

    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.

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  15. Background image for The Punchy Pokémon
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #15 - The Punchy Pokémon

    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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  16. Background image for Holiday Hi-Jynx
    6.7/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Holiday Hi-Jynx

    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.

    Director:Yuji Asada
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  17. Background image for Beauty and the Beach
    6.4/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Beauty and the Beach

    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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  18. Background image for Pokémon Paparazzi
    6.3/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Pokémon Paparazzi

    S1:E55

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

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Hideki Sonoda Ratings Summary

"Who Gets to Keep Togepi?" is the best rated episode written by Hideki Sonoda. It scored 7.8/10 based on 12 votes. It was directed by Kiyotaka Isako. It aired on 6/25/1998 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Here Comes the Squirtle Squad".