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Chris Smith

**Chris Smith** is a recurring character in Pokemon Champions. He is Alex's grandfather.

## In the anime

### Pre-series

Chris is Alex's grandfather. In his youth, Chris was a Pokemon Trainer. When he was younger, on his Pokemon Journey, he saw legendary Mew. He later told people about it, but no one wanted to believe him.

### Indigo Adventures

Chris made his debut in EP001, telling Alex the story about how he saw legendary Mew on his Pokemon Journey, when he was younger. He later told people about it, but no one wanted to believe him. He was then seen in front of Professor Oak's Laboratory, cheering Alex on as he walked out with his first Pokemon.

In EP033, Alex greeted his grandfather in the kitchen. Later in the episode, Team Rocket appeared as a news crew at her house, claiming that they wanted to have an interview with Alex, but Chris told them that Alex was at Oak's laboratory.

In EP034, he told his grandson to help out in the garden, but Alex says that he had to do some "serious training" in the mountains. He told him and his friends to get three hundred pounds of fertilizer from the Xanadu Nursery.

In EP036, he wished Alex good luck as he headed off to the Indigo Plateau for the Indigo Plateau Conference.

In EP040, Chris was standing outside a restaurant in the Indigo Plateau with Professor Oak, where he met up with Alex and his friends. He acted as a cook in the restaurant, much to the confusion of the cooks. When he had cooked for them, they sat down to eat and talk. Later, he ended up stuck in an elevator with Alex, his friends, Prof. Oak, and Sean, before when Sean and Gyarados saved them.

In EP042, Chris was shown worrying about Alex when he would not get out of bed.
January 2022

The **Current Music January 2022** is the thirty-seventh edition of the Current Music Competition. It takes place in the Conch Arena in Be'er-Sheva, Israel, after Ron Buhnik's victory in the previous edition.

## Rules

*→ See also: Rules*

* The entries must be released in November or December 2021.
* The artists must have a strong connection to the country they're representing.
* Eurovision songs are not allowed.
* The maximum number of participants is 30.
* New rule: a pre-qualification round was introduced. The top 6 users of the previous edition and the first 19 confirmed other countries will be directly qualified for the Grand Final, the rest will have to compete for the five remaining spots.

## Schedule

* January 1, 2021: Confirmations start
* January 12, 2021: Confirmation deadline
* January 13, 2021: Grand Final voting stars
* January 24, 2021: Grand Final voting deadline
* January 25, 2021: Grand Final results

## Countries

* Finland
* France
* Hungary
* Iceland
* Russia
* South Korea
* Tunisia
* Belgium
* Brazil
* Cambodia
* Croatia
* Kazakhstan
* Lithuania
* Morocco
* South Africa
* Vietnam

### National Finals

* Se Sueña Rumbo A Be'er-Sheeva
* SkopjeFestCMC January 2022
* British National Selection

## External links

* The official Discord server of the CMC
* The official YouTube channel of the CMC

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EP017

## Summary

As Alex and his friends arrive at Celadon City, Alex notices a wild Poliwag in front of him. He throws a Poke Ball and catches it.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket sets up a ladder to sneak into the Celadon Gym. While exploring the interior forest, Cassidy runs into a Gloom. Butch waves at Gloom's face, waking it up. Butch sends out his Krabby to launch Water Gun, but Gloom is unaffected by the attack. Gloom responds by releasing its stench, the putrid smell instantly knocking out Team Rocket.

Alex and his friends entered the Gym. Alex finds out that Erika is not only the Gym Leader, but she is also the store manager. Alex challenges Erika to a battle. Meanwhile, Team Rocket breaks into the safe holding the perfume.

Erika accepts the challenge and sets up a two-on-two battle. Alex sends out Farfetch'd while Erika sends out Exeggcute. Alex checks Exeggcute's data on his Pokedex. Exeggcute uses Hypnosis which made Farfetch'd fall asleep. Alex recalls Farfetch'd and Erika offers to treat it with Awakening, but he refuses and sends out Charmeleon. Exeggcute uses Hypnosis, but failed this time. Charmeleon uses Skull Bash to knock out Exeggcute. Erika points out Alex's lack of empathy towards his Pokemon as she sends out Gloom. Alex checks Gloom's data on his Pokedex. Charmeleon uses Skull Bash but Gloom defended himself with Double Team. Gloom uses Solar Beam, giving Charmeleon a lot of damage. Charmeleon uses Flamethrower, which defeats Gloom.

In that moment, Team Rocket appeared. Butch detonates a bomb, sending them blasting off, but they manage to escape with the perfume. The bomb starts a massive fire. Everyone gets outside as the fire grows out of control and threatens to destroy the Gym. Everyone tries to put the fire out, but their attempts are not very effective. Alex sends Squirtle while Nikki sends out Horsea to fire Water Gun and Bubble at the fire.

The next day, Erika presents the Rainbow Badge to Alex and thanked him for saving the Gym. Alex points out the lost potion, but Erika points out that the bottle held Gloom's scent. Meanwhile, Team Rocket opens the bottle, the contents knocking them out.

## Major Events

* Alex catches a Poliwag
* Alex and his friends meet Erika, the Celadon City Gym Leader

* Alex challenges Erika to a Gym battle and wins
* Alex earns the Rainbow Badge from Erika

## Characters

### Humans

* Alex
* Nikki
* Salvadore
* Butch
* Cassidy
* Erika (debut)

## Pokemon

* Farfetch'd (Alex's)
* Poliwag (Alex's, new)
* Charmeleon (Alex's)
* Squirtle (Alex's)
* Krabby (Butch's)
* Gloom (Erika's, debut)
* Exeggcute (Erika's, debut)
* Horsea (Nikki's)
Viridian Gym

The **Viridian Gym** is the official Gym of Viridian City. It is based on Ground-type Pokemon. The Gym Leader is Danny. Trainers who defeat him receive the Earth Badge.

## In the anime

Viridian Gym is led by Danny. The Gym featured ancient Roman architecture, stately pillars, and an old mural. A predominant brownish color scheme was used to represent the Gym's affiliation with the Ground type.

The Viridian Gym debuted in EP002, where Alex had his first Gym Battle. Due to his inexperience in Pokemon Battles, Alex was completely overwhelmed. Alex decides to become stronger and win against Danny.

In EP032, Alex had his Gym battle rematch with Danny. This time, with the help of his Snorlax, Farfetch'd and Charizard, Alex defeated the Gym Leader and earned the Earth Badge.
Lily

**Lily** is a character who appeared in the Pokemon Champions Anime. She is the Water-type specialist and the Gym Leader of Cerulean City.

## In the anime

She made her debut appearance in EP006 as the Gym Leader of Cerulean City. To the suprise of all, Alex's Magikarp won against Lily's Seel, which brought Cascade Badge to Alex.

In EP007, after Cerulean Cape Tournament, Lily was still impressed with Alex's Magikarp. She says it has a lot of natural talent, and offers to train it for Alex. She says that he can call him back to his team whenever he wants and promises that she will make Magikarp a really strong Pokemon. Alex decides to leave Magikarp in Lily's care for further training.

## Pokemon

### On hand

Moves: Horn Attack, Water Gun

Moves: Aurora Beam, Ice Beam
EP022

## Summary

Alex comes up to Aya and challenges her. Nikki dresses up as a cheerleader, and with the help of Salvadore, she cheers him on, giving him confidence.

Aya sends out her Koffing. Alex sends out Farfetch'd. Farfetch'd uses Peck, but Koffing quickly uses Tackle. Farfetch'd quickly dodges the attack. Farfetch'd quickly uses Air Slash and hits Koffing. Koffing uses Sludge, but Farfetch'd avoided the attack and then uses Air Slash. Koffing dodges the move, and then Koffing slammed Farfetch'd right down to the ground. Alex tells Farfetch'd to use Air Slash. Aya told Koffing to use Smokescreen, but before it got a chance, Koffing was hit, knocking Koffing out.

Aya recalls Koffing and sends out her best Pokemon: Venonat. In that moment, Venonat begins glowing, evolving into Venomoth. Alex checks Venomoth's data on his Pokedex. Farfetch'd uses Cut, but Venomoth dodges. Venomoth uses Tackle, but before Farfetch'd could dodge it, it is hit and knocks out.

Alex sends out Charmeleon. Venomoth uses Tackle, but Charmeleon dodges. Venomoth is about to hit Charmeleon with Tackle, but Charmeleon dodges again. Charmeleon uses Flamethrower, but Venomoth counters with Psybeam. Venomoth uses Gust, Charmeleon uses Flamethrower, but is hit. Alex begins to panic because all he can do is defend himself. Venomoth is way too fast, but Alex suddenly gets an idea. Aya orders Venomoth to use Tackle. Venomoth charges forward, but Charmeleon jumps away. Venomoth flies, but it then shows that Charmeleon is under Venomoth. Venomoth is hit with a strong Flamethrower, knocking Venomoth out. Alex wins his sixth Kanto Gym Badge.

## Major Events

* Alex's Farfetch'd is revealed to know Peck and Air Slash
* Aya's Koffing is revealed to know Sludge
* Aya's Venonat evolves into Venomoth
* Aya's Venomoth is revealed to know Gust
* Alex has a rematch with Aya and wins, earning him his sixth Kanto League Badge, the Soul Badge

## Characters

### Humans

* Alex
* Nikki
* Salvadore
* Aya

## Pokemon

* Charmeleon (Alex's)
* Farfetch'd (Alex's)
* Venonat (Aya's)
* Venomoth (Aya's, newly evolved, debut)
* Koffing (Aya's)
Nurse Joy's Chansey

**Nurse Joy's Chansey** are Pokemon owned by almost all Nurse Joys in Pokemon Champions anime.

## History

Chansey first appeared in EP002 where two of them wheeled Alex's Charmander into the emergency room.

Chansey reappeared in EP010, where she was seen wheeling in a Pidgey after it fought a losing Gym battle against Gregory. This caused Alex to worry about his upcoming Gym battle with Gregory and Charmander to become frightened about fighting the Gym Leader.
Magikarp Salesman

The **Magikarp Salesman** is a Pokemon Champions character who sells various Pokemon, usually Magikarps at outrageous prices.

## In the anime

The Magikarp Salesman's first appearance was in EP006, where he was selling Magikarp to anyone foolish enough to buy one. Alex was foolish enough to buy it. Later in Alex's Gym battle against Lily its revealed that the Magikarp is actually really strong, bringing Alex his second badge.
Jared

**Jared** is a Character of the day who appeared in EP030.

Jared is a research assistant in the Sayda Lab, a part of the research team headed by Dora. He's put in charge of escorting Alex and his friends to Sayda Island and helps in the search for the missing Aerodactyl. He was very excited to show Alex and his friends how well Professor Oak had been doing.
Harry's Wartortle

**Harry's Wartortle** is the first Pokemon obtained by Harry Johnson on his journey as a Pokemon Trainer, given to him by Professor Oak.

## History

Squirtle was Harry's starter Pokemon, given to him by Professor Oak. It was first seen in EP001, where it easily defeats Alex's Charmander.

It debuted as Wartortle in EP007 where it was used in the semifinals of the Cerulean Cape Tournament against Butch's Krabby. Later in the finals, it easily defeats Nikki's Horsea, which makes Harry the tournament winner.
Reiko

**Reiko** is a Character of the day who appeared in EP031.

Reiko is a sweet lady who is sometimes hard on the children of the school. She had promised the children that she would let them see some Pokemon for Kids Day. However, the three Trainers she wanted to bring were unable to show up. Because of this, Alex and his friends offered to let the children see their Pokemon instead.
Pokemon Egg

A **Pokemon Egg** is an object from which most Pokemon are known to hatch. An Egg's shell will usually have a pattern that reflects the appearance of the Pokemon developing inside.

Pokemon Eggs made their debut in EP013, when Alex received a Farfetch'd's Pokemon Egg as a gift from Nancy.

In EP030, a fossilized Aerodactyl Egg is shown, and revealed to have been used in conjunction with an Old Amber to resurrect a living Aerodactyl.
Alex's Tangela

**Alex's Tangela** was the eighth Pokemon that Alex obtained on his journey as a Pokemon Trainer.

## History

Alex spent some time in the Safari Zone in EP023. He was attempting to catch as many Pokemon as possible, though all he ended up with were a Tangela.

Alex used it in EP037, during the first round of the Indigo Plateau Conference against Naomi. Naomi's Persian used Shadow Claw, knocking Tangela on the floor. However, Tangela managed to take control of the battle with Constrict and Stun Spore, paralyzing Persian and knocking it out with Vine Whip.

In EP038, it defeated George's Machoke by paralyzing it with Stun Spore before knocking it out with Vine Whip. It also defeated George's Mr. Mime with a Vine Whip, earning Alex his second round victory.

In EP041, it was defeated by Sean's Arcanine.
EP015

## Summary

A mysterious man sees Alex and his friends making their way towards Saffron City. However, the group appears to be lost and Alex gets into an argument with Nikki over her lack of direction. However, they also spot Saffron City in the distance and Alex is excited for his upcoming Gym battle.

As they enter the city, disguised Cassidy and Butch welcome Alex and his friends as he one-millionth, one-millionth and first, one-millionth and second, and one-millionth and third visitors to Saffron City and take them to a building to receive their prizes. Upon arrival, Butch grabs Alex's Poke Balls and Cassidy pushes the three onto a warp tile, sending them to an isolated room with no exit. A television screen drops down and Team Rocket remove their disguises, revealing that the prize-winning welcome was a part of a ploy. Team Rocket recites their motto, but Alex and his friends ignore Team Rocket. In that moment, Butch points to a mysterious man from before. The man takes Alex's Poke Balls and teleports into the same room with Alex to return his Poke Balls to him. Ash thanks him, but the man dissapears.

Later, Alex heads inside the Saffron Gym, intent on winning the Marsh Badge. They go inside, finding it empty at first. A man confronts them and Alex asks for a match against Koichi. The man leads them to the arena and bows down in front of a gate, asking Koichi to come out. Alex recognized Koichi as the mysterious man who helped him before. Alex asks for his official match from Koichi and the man agrees.

Koichi tosses a Poke Ball, sending out Hitmonlee while Alex sends Charmeleon. Alex checks Hitmonlee's data on his Pokedex. Charmeleon fires off a Flamethrower, but Hitmonlee dodges and get behind Charmeleon. Hitmonlee attacks with High Jump Kick, causing Charmeleon serious damage. Hitmonlee slams Charmeleon into the ceiling with Rolling Kick, repeating the attack several times. Charmeleon uses Flamethrower, but Hitmonlee dodges to avoid it and then uses Double Kick on Charmeleon. Charmeleon gets up and uses Brick Break, knocking out Hitmonlee and winning the match.

Alex and his friends leave Saffron City, waving goodbye to Koichi. Alex glances at his new Marsh Badge, claiming that he deserved it. The group then makes plans to head for the next Gym in Celadon City. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is frozen in the pothole as it is being slowly filled with cement. However, they manage to jump out in time and run down the same direction as Alex and his friends.

## Major Events

* Alex and his friends reach Saffron City and meet Koichi, the Fighting-type Gym Leader
* Alex wins against Koichi, earning a Marsh Badge
* Alex learns that the next Gym is located in Celadon City and decides to head there

## Characters

### Humans

* Alex
* Nikki
* Salvadore
* Cassidy
* Butch
* Koichi (debut)

## Pokemon

* Charmeleon (Alex's)
* Hitmonlee (Koichi's, debut)
EP045

## Summary

After the events in the previous episode, Alex, his friends and Professor Oak manage to crash-land plane on Valencia Island. They get to an outlook and realize that they cannot find Professor Ivy's lab. Alex points to what appears to be a Pokemon Center. They go inside and find a Nurse Joy, and she gives them the directions to Ivy's lab. They get to the lab and go inside. There, a Poliwhirl comes out of the sea as a woman pets it, shocking everyone with her skill. Alex checks Poliwhirl's data on his Pokedex and woman introduces herself as Professor Ivy.

Meanwhile, at the airfield, Butch is dismayed by the ruined plane, but Cassidy reminds them that Alex, his friends and Professor Oak have a return trip booked. Knowing that it means another shot at catching their Pokemons, Team Rocket starts repairing the plane.

Ivy leads Alex and the others through the outdoor environment, which serves as an extension of her lab. Nikki smells the flowers, when Nidoran M appeared. Alex checks Nidoran M's data on his Pokedex and Professor Oak notices that this Nidoran M is pink colored. As Ivy explains that she has bred and raised all of Valencia Island's Pokemon, and they form an invaluable part of her research into the effect of the tropical climate's effects on Pokemon. Professor Oak listened to her carefully and took notes.

Back at the living quarters, everyone is shocked at the amount of disorder there. Salvadore promptly puts on his gear and goes into a cleaning frenzy, making the place spotless and preparing dinner, much to the pleasure of Ivy.

The next day, after Professor Oak ended his research about differently colored Pokemons, Alex brings out the plane tickets, but Nikki quickly reminds him that the plane was a sham. When arrive at the airfield, they find a brand-new plane on standby, and a disguised Team Rocket whisks them aboard. The ship takes to the skies as Jigglypuff manages to get onboard.

When Alex, his friends and Professor Oak request food, Team Rocket steps out and drops a steel cage to imprison them before revealing themselves. Alex sends out Charizard and orders him to attack, but Cassidy warns that the attack will destroy the entire plane. Just then, Jigglypuff jumps in and sings, putting Alex, his friends and Professor Oak to sleep. Team Rocket quickly grabs parachutes and opens the hatch to escape, with Jigglypuff flying out with them. However, Alex, his friends and Professor Oak remain caged and asleep on the plane without a pilot.

## Major Events

* Alex, his friends and Professor Oak meet Professor Ivy
* Alex, his friends and Professor Oak learned about Valencia Island's Variant Pokemon
* Alex, his friends and Professor Oak head back to Pallet Town, but are caught in one of Team Rocket's traps and left alone aboard a pilotless plane

## Characters

### Humans

* Alex
* Nikki
* Salvadore
* Professor Oak
* Nurse Joy
* Professor Ivy (debut)
* Butch
* Cassidy

## Pokemon

* Charizard (Alex's)
* Poliwhirl (debut)
* Nidoran M (debut, Valencia Island Variant)
* Jigglypuff (anime)
EP016

## Summary

Alex shows off his four Badges to Professor Oak, but he mentions that Harry have five Badges and has already passed through Celadon City. He ends the call, leaving Alex upset.

Later, Alex, Nikki, and Salvadore sit at a nearby table at Route 7 and begin to discuss the Pokemon that they wish would hatch out of the Alex's Egg. At that moment, the Egg begins to glow and hatch. Alex, enthralled with this new event, jumps in, pushing everyone aside to get a closer look. He grasps the Egg just as the hatching Pokemon emerges, revealing a Farfetch'd.

At a park bench, Nikki plays a game of peekaboo, much to the little Pokemon's enjoyment. Alex points his Pokedex at the Pokemon, which identifies it as a Wild Duck Pokemon, Farfetch'd. At that moment, Salvadore notices a Growlithe peeking from behind a rock nearby as Alex checks his Pokedex. Salvadore decides to catch it by throwing a Poke Ball at it, but Growlithe soon breaks free. Nearby, Team Rocket watches, wanting to catch Alex's Charmeleon and get a promotion.

Salvadore's Geodude attacks with Mega Punch, but it only makes Growlithe angrier. Alex thinks Growlithe is scared of them and approaches it, but it pounds on Alex and sends him flying. Growlithe runs after Salvadore and Nikki. They run away as Team Rocket pursues them as well. Salvadore and Nikki split up, Growlithe following Salvadore. Alex catches up with Nikki as they decide to catch up to Salvadore.

Salvadore decides to get serious and catch Growlithe. Nikki insists for Salvadore to forget it, but Salvadore still wants to caught it. He sends Tentacool to fire Bubble, but it makes Growlithe angrier. Salvadore's sends Geodude out, using Mega Punch, but Growlithe dodges before using Flamethrower which hits Geodude. Growlithe is relentless, though Geodude uses Rock Throw, which hits Growlithe. Geodude knocks Growlithe with Mega Punch. Growlithe slumps as Salvadore tosses the Poke Ball. Growlithe goes inside as the Ball rattles. It stops, the catch an apparent success. The Ball rattles again, but it stops a second time, this time inert as Salvadore claims the Ball holding his Growlithe.

In that moment, Team Rocket climbs out of the hole. They wonder where Growlithe is as Salvadore throws the ball in. Growlithe jumps out and burns Team Rocket with Flamethrower.. After that, Alex's Charmeleon uses Brick Break, sending them flying. Salvadore recalls his Geodude and Growlithe. Alex's Charmeleon points over the cliff as they see Celadon City. Nikki notes that Growlithe's chase sped up the trip. Alex puts his hat on, as he is excited to get the next Badge.

## Major Events

* Harry is revealed to have won five Badges
* Alex's Egg hatches into a Farfetch'd
* Salvadore's Tentacool is revealed to know Bubble
* Salvadore catches a Growlithe
* Alex and his friends reach Celadon City

## Characters

### Humans

* Alex
* Nikki
* Salvadore
* Professor Oak
* Butch
* Cassidy
* Harry (mentioned only)

## Pokemon

* Charmeleon (Alex's)
* Geodude (Salvadore's)
* Tentacool (Salvadore's)
* Growlithe (Salvadore's, new, debut)
* Farfetch'd (Alex's, newly hatched, debut)
EP048

## Summary

Alex and his friends travel on boat to the next island. Suddenly they are caught in a whirlpool sending them flying to a nearby island. After they regain consciousness, Salvadore identifies the island as Pinkan Island based on the whirlpools and sheer cliffs. They climb the cliffs and see a pink Primeape. Alex checks Primeape's data on his Pokedex. Alex, in order to prove to Nikki that he knows what he is doing, races up to the Primeape, who promptly knocks him away. The group is then pursued by Primeape, barely managing to escape.

Arriving on the island, Team Rocket notices the Primeape. They soon spot Jigglypuff and think it is special as well until they realize all Jigglypuff are pink. Before Jigglypuff can sing, they run off into the forest, planning to catch all of the pink Pokemon. Butch's Krabby chases two pink Rattata into a cave, only to encounter a pink Pidgeotto that chases Team Rocket away.

Meanwhile, Alex and his friends are in Pokemon Center, when an alarm sounds. The group offers to help Jenny with whatever the situation is. Soon they find Team Rocket being chased by Pidgeotto. Alex has Charizard use Flamethrower on Pidgeotto. Pidgeotto throws Team Rocket's Pokemon at their Trainers and they blast off. Pidgeotto then chases Alex, his friends and Jenny. Both Slowpoke and Tentacool attempt to battle him, but in the end they run off scared.

Charizard tries to use Flamethrower, but Jenny informs Alex that Pidgeotto is on a rampage and cannot be stopped. Jenny tells the trio to get out and run. She engages Pidgeotto and lassos him, and Pidgeotto drops to the ground dizzy. After that, Jenny dropped the group off beyond the whirlpools, and they continue with their journey.

## Characters

### Humans

* Alex
* Nikki
* Salvadore
* Butch
* Cassidy
* Officer Jenny

## Pokemon

* Krabby (Butch's)
* Fearow (Butch's)
* Raticate (Cassidy's)
* Charizard (Alex's)
* Slowpoke (Nikki's)
* Tentacool (Salvadore's)
* Jigglypuff (anime)
* Primeape (pink, debut)
* Rattata (pink, x2)
* Pidgeotto (pink)
Gregory

**Gregory** appeared in EP010. He is the Gym Leader of Vermilion City. He was quick to show off his powerful Pikachu upon Alex's arrival at the Vermilion Gym. Alex's Charmander was quickly overwhelmed and defeated by Pikachu's powerful attacks.

After Charmander recovered at the local Pokemon Center, Alex had a rematch with Gregory. During the battle, his Charmander evolves into Charmeleon, which gave it advantage, allowing Alex to win the match.

## Pokemon

This listing is of Gregory's known Pokemon in the anime:
Alberic Parkinson

Nome: Alberic Parkinson

Origem: -

Cargos e títulos: Vice-diretor e professor de Astronomia de Hogwarts.

Aparência: Um homem alto, com cabelos escuros levemente compridos e lisos, repartido ao meio e caindo em uma espécie de franja dividida ao meio. Seus olhos negros e estreitos lembram o de um falcão, com uma barba mal-aparada e curta, mais parecendo uma sujeira no rosto e pescoço, mas que combinava com seu estilo jovem. Ele costuma vestir roupas negras com detalhes combinando com suas jóias e acessórios.

Histórico: -
Neon Town

**Neon Town** is a location in Kanto, found somewhere between the Safari Zone and Cinnabar Island. It was featured in EP025. While Alex and his friends were traveling through it, a man bumped into them.

Team Rocket also had an encounter with the man who bumped into Alex and the others. This time, he actually got into a fight with Butch.

Eventually, Alex and the others found a Jigglypuff who wasn't able to sing. They tried to help it, and Salvadore found a fruit to help its throat. After this the Jigglypuff sang for them, but they all fell asleep. Therefore they wanted Jigglypuff to sing for the people in Neon Town, because they almost never sleep and could be able to listen to the whole song. Sure enough, everybody in town fell asleep. The next day, the man who bumped into Alex and the others apologized to them, saying he was just tired.
EP002

## Summary

Alex arrived in Viridian City. He was looking for a Pokemon Center, when Officer Jenny approached him. She asked him what he is looking for. Alex replied that he is looking for a Pokemon Center. Officer Jenny showed him the way to the Pokemon Center and Alex thanked her.

At Pokemon Center, he handed Charmander to Nurse Joy and her Chansey. Alex checked Chansey's data on Pokedex. Nurse Joy healed Charmander and returned it to Alex. Alex thanked Nurse Joy, and then he sees a poster on the wall. Poster promoted a tournament called the Pokémon League Championship and he decides to sign up. Before he can enter, however, he needs to defeat eight Pokémon Gym Leaders and earn a Gym Badge from each as proof of his victory.

Nurse Joy tells Alex about Viridian City's Gym Leader, Danny. She warns Alex of Gym Leaders, prodigious skills. When he arrives in Viridian Gym, he meets the Gym Leader, Danny, and challenges him to a battle. Danny asked Alex how many Badges he have. Alex replied that he has been travelling for only two days. Alex chooses his Charmander while Danny chooses his Sandshrew. Alex checks Sandshrew's data on Pokedex. Charmander attacks Sandshrew with Skull Bash. Sandshrew dodges and fainted Charmander with Slash. Alex was shocked with Sandshrew's power.

Alex returned to the Pokemon Center where he handed his Charmander to Nurse Joy to heal it. Nurse Joy asked him what happened in the Gym. Alex replied that he was completely overwhelmed. Nurse Joy notices that Alex is obviously upset over his loss, so she consoles him with the knowledge that Danny's really strong. Alex smiled and said he would do his best to become stronger and win against Danny.

## Major Events

* Alex arrived in Viridian City
* Alex meets Officer Jenny
* Alex visits a Pokemon Center and meets Nurse Joy for the first time
* Alex has his first Gym battle at the Viridian Gym
* Alex lost his battle against Danny

## Characters

### Humans

* Alex
* Officer Jenny (debut)
* Nurse Joy (debut)
* Danny (debut)

### Pokemon

* Charmander (Alex's)
* Chansey (Nurse Joy's, debut)
* Sandshrew (Danny's, debut)
* Pidgey
* Rattata
David

**David** is a Character of the day who appeared in EP026.

All of David's brothers fought over how David should evolve his Growlithe. Despite the fact that all of his brothers wanted to see him train an evolved Pokemon, he preferred keeping his Growlithe just the way it was. However, he did not have the courage to tell his older brothers this. Eventually, after some advice from Nikki, he decided to try anyway. His brothers eventually came to accept David's choice after witnessing Growlithe battle Team Rocket and emerge victorious.

## Pokemon

### On Hand

Suddenly, Team Rocket appeared and stole it and all of the other Pokemon, as well as evolutionary stones. The group eventually found Team Rocket using leaking petrol and were able to free all of the Pokemon before sending Team Rocket blasting off. After the battle, David told his brothers that he did not want to evolve Growlithe, and his brothers understood that it was his choice. It was last seen in a picture.
Moves used: Flamethrower
Dora

**Dora** is a Character of the day and the head of the Sayda Lab on Sayda Island. She appeared in EP030.

She works with Professor Oak and Jared. When the DNA between the fossilized Egg at the lab matched with the DNA of the Old Amber Professor Oak provided, she and Professor Oak got the idea to use the DNA of both of the items to see if they could bring it back to life. The experiment was successful, but the Aerodactyl broke through a window. Thus, she and Professor Oak unsuccessfully attempted to catch it. When the group was discussing on what an Aerodactyl would eat so as to calm it down with food, Dora came to the deduction that the fossilized seeds near the area that they found Aerodactyl must have been what it ate.
Indigo Plateau Conference

The **Indigo Plateau Conference** is the Indigo League general championship competition. Trainers can join the competition by collecting eight Kanto Gym Badges, passing the Pokemon League Admissions Exam, or graduating from Pokemon Tech. It is held once a year at Indigo Plateau.

## Events

During the competition, the Pokemon League Village on Indigo Plateau becomes a mecca for all things Pokemon. Trainers receive free food and lodging in the village. While most activity occurs in the Pokemon League Pavilion and on the battlefields, parades, movie theaters, and other such activities within the village keep the spectators entertained when there is no battling. Additionally, there are some important ceremonial events unique to the conference.

### Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony calls upon the spirit and flame to ignite the fire that burns atop Indigo Stadium throughout the competition. The flame changes many hands, through competitors that are approved to be torch runners. Without the flame, the competition could not begin. All competing Pokemon Trainers gather in Indigo Stadium and the central torch is finally lit. Jim Goodshow, the President of the League Competition Committee, addresses the Trainers, and then the competition begins.

### Competition

Ideally, there are around 128 competitors. The winner of the conference then gets a chance to battle Kanto's Elite Four.

### Preliminary Round

In the preliminary round, which consists of Single Battles, Trainers must use only one Pokemon. All the 128 competitors are randomly matched up by a computer. The 64 winning Trainers move on to the qualifying rounds.

### Qualifying Rounds

The qualifying rounds are divided in three portions consisting of Single Battles. In the first two, the competing Trainers must use two Pokemon, while in the third portion they have to use three Pokemon. Trainers are knocked out of the tournament when all of their Pokemon are left unable to battle. The winning Trainers proceed to the final rounds.

### Final Rounds

The final rounds are a series of Full Battles with the Top 8 Trainers participating. The Trainer who wins all of the final rounds is declared the winner of the Indigo Plateau Conference, earning the chance to participate in Kanto's Champion League.

## Rules and regulations

The Indigo League is very strict on what defines a battle and what defines a match. A battle is one Pokemon against another one, and a match is made up of the individual Pokemon battles. Thus, the number of battles within a match is defined by how many Pokemon are used. The following conditions cause the Pokemon to lose the battle:

* The Pokemon is unable to continue battling
* The Pokemon refuses to battle
Alex's Poliwag

**Alex's Poliwag** was the sixth Pokemon that Alex obtained on his journey as a Pokemon Trainer.

## History

Alex caught a Poliwag in EP017 at the Celadon City entrance.

In EP039, it won Alex's third round by using Bubble to defeat a Trainer's Vulpix.

In EP041, it was selected for use in Alex's quarterfinal battle. After Sean's high-level Arcanine had defeated Wartortle and Tangela, Poliwag made a surprise appearance as Alex's third Pokemon. Poliwag easily dodged Arcanine's Bite and Take Down attacks. Arcanine then used Take Down and Poliwag counters with Double Slap. After the dust clears, both Pokemon emerge standing. They both smirk at each other before collapsing on the battlefield.
Nikki

**Nikki** is an aspiring Water Pokemon Master and a traveling partner of Alex.

## In the anime

Nikki debuted in EP003. When Alex lost himself in the Viridian Forest, he started yelling. In that moment, Nikki pulled him by the shoulder and told him to be quit. She tried to catch an wild Horsea. After Nikki manages to catch a Horsea, she showed Alex the way out of the forest.

Consequently, Nikki traveled around the Kanto region with Alex. They were joined by Salvadore in EP004.

In EP028, it was revealed that Nikki is the daughter of Cinnabar Gym Leader Erik.

## Achievements

#### Pokemon competitions

Nikki has also participated in the following Pokemon competitions:

* Cerulean Cape Tournament - Runner up (EP007)
George

**George** was Alex's second opponent in the Indigo Plateau Conference.

He is a Character of the day who appeared in EP038. George was confident that Alex was going to be an easy opponent for the second round, however, due to his enormously over-inflated ego, he underestimated his opponent and had both of his Pokemon taken out by Alex's Tangela.

He is a very popular Trainer who has many fans.

## Pokemon

This is a listing of George's known Pokemon:

None of Machoke's moves are known.

Moves used: Double Slap, Psychic

## Achievements

### Pokemon League

George has competed in the following Pokemon League Conferences:

* Indigo Plateau Conference - Top 64 (EP038)
Aya's Venomoth

**Aya's Venomoth** is Aya's main Pokemon.

## History

Venonat debuted in EP020, where Aya used it as her second and final Pokemon against Pam.

Venonat fought against Pam's Eevee. Pam tries to get Venonat with Tackle, but Venonat dodges easily. Venonat uses Sleep Powder, but Eevee manages to use Dig and defended himslef at the last minute. Aya tell Venonat to focus and then use Tackle. Venonat does so, waiting for Eevee to emerge and then smashes into it using Tackle. Aya tells Venonat to use Pysbeam, which Eevee dodges before smashing into Venonat with Tackle.

Venonat then uses Tackle and Eevee uses Tackle. The two attacks hit as both Pokemon are knocked back. The two Pokemon the stand facing each other. Both of them are very tired, but Venonat falls down first and is declared unable to battle by the Gym's referee.

In EP021, Aya used it as her first Pokemon against Alex and his Wartortle. It suprised everyone by hitting Wartortle with Psybeam, negating Wartortle's Tackle. It wasn't long until Venonat was able to defeat Wartortle.

Venonat battles Charmeleon next. Venonat countered Charmeleon's Flamethrower with Psybeam, causing an explosion. Venonat's combination of Tackle and Psybeam nearly took out Charmeleon but Charmeleon survived them and Venonat lost to Charmeleon's Flamethrower. However, the impact of the battle weakened Charmeleon enough so that Aya's Koffing could finish it off, thus defeating Alex.

Alex then challenged Aya for a rematch in EP022. Immediately after it was sent out from its Poke Ball, Venonat evolves into Venomoth. Since Farfetch'd dealt with Koffing previously, it were unable to handle Venomoth's power which caused Venomoth to easily defeat it. During its battle with Charmeleon, Venomoth almost defeated Charmeleon, but Charmeleon managed to emerge victorious due to quick thinking on Alex's part, earning Alex the Soul Badge.
X Speed

The **X-Speed** is a type of battle item. It temporarily boosts the Pokemon's Speed. In EP024, Nurse Joy offered Alex her X-Speed that could help him win against Rick and Alex gladly accepted. During Alex's battle with Rick, thanks to X-Speed, Charmeleon managed to gain the upper hand, dodge Graveler's attacks, and ultimately defeat it.
Cinnabar Island

In EP028, Alex and his friends arrived on Cinnabar Island for Alex's seventh Badge. However, they were dismayed to learn that the Gym had been closed down. After saving the Pokemon at the Pokemon Lab from being stolen by Team Rocket, a riddle-loving man told them about Erik's new secret Gym and gave them a hint about its location. The Gym's secret entrance turned out to be located next to the hot spring at the riddle man's "Big Riddle Inn". Inside the Gym, Alex and Salvadore found the riddle man, who turned out to be Erik, the Cinnabar Island Gym Leader and also Nikki's father. Alex started a Gym battle with Erik, but had difficulties during the entire match.

In EP029, Alex lost the Gym battle against Erik. Meanwhile, Team Rocket sneaked into the Gym to steal Erik's Magmar, but their actions at the heart of the volcano threatened to make it erupt and destroy Cinnabar Island. Alex and his friends assisted Erik in stopping the eruption, and, as a sign of gratitude, Erik agreed to have a rematch with Alex. Since the Gym had been destroyed during the incident, the battle took place at the summit of the volcano. After Alex's Charmeleon evolved into Charizard during the battle, it emerged victorious, earning Alex the Volcano Badge. Alex and his friends then left the island, headed for Viridian City.

In EP030, At a Cinnabar Island port, Alex was looking at souvenirs and considering buying some for Chris. Salvadore then tells to him that he has located the pier where a boat will pick them up.
Pinkan Island

**Pinkan Island** is a natural wildlife preserve in the Orange Archipelago. Its name comes from a special fruit that grows on the island which turns Pokemon a pinkish color.

Pinkan Island has natural defenses and is surrounded by giant whirlpools. Its sheer cliffs are the only way onto the island. There are just a handful of buildings on the island that the people who help Officer Jenny stay in. Also, island pink Pokemon tend to be hostile towards humans.
Jim Goodshow

**Jim Goodshow**, often referred as Mr. Goodshow, is a recurring character who appeared in the Pokemon Champions anime. He is the President of the League Competition Committee. He made his debut appearance in EP037.

## In the anime

Mr. Goodshow debuted in EP037, where he was introduced by Officer Jenny as the President of the Pokémon League Torch Committee. During the torch relay that took place prior to the Indigo Plateau Conference in the Kanto region, he watched over the flame to make sure no harm would come to it.

When Alex attempted to join the ceremonial relaying of the torch as one of the torch runners, Officer Jenny tried to stop him, saying he looked like a troublemaker. However, Mr. Goodshow stepped in and defended Alex while also informing Officer Jenny that how a person looked on the outside was not as important as who they were on the inside. As a result, Alex was allowed to run with the flame.
Alex's Machop

**Alex's Machop** was a Pokemon temporarily owned by Alex in EP011, and his fourth overall.

## History

Machop first appeared under the ownership of a Trevor aboard the S.S. Anne, easily defeating a Trainer's Tentacool in a battle. Seeing how strong Machop was, Alex challenged Trevor to a battle, using his Squirtle against Machop. Squirtle easily endured and dodged all of Machop's attacks. Before Alex could order the finishing move, however, Trevor called off the battle, saying that it was a draw, although Alex was close to winning.

Afterwards, Trevor came to tell Alex that he was so impressed with Squirtle that he wanted him to trade it for his Machop. Alex, although being impressed of Machop's strength too, was uncertain of what to do. Thus the trade was made, making Machop Alex's newest Pokemon. Later Alex told Nikki about how he was still uncertain if the Trevor would take care of Squirtle the way he did, and was thinking if he even made the right decision by trading it away.

Alex only used Machop once, mistakenly calling it out when he wanted to use his Squirtle to help fighting against the group of Team Rocket Grunts on board, having momentarily forgotten the trade has happened. Finally fully understanding how much he missed his Squirtle and how worried about its well-being he was, Alex came to realize that the trade had been a bad idea and he would rather have his Pokemon back. Trevor agreed to trade Squirtle back, and the original trade was reversed while the S.S. Anne was sinking. Due to this delay, Alex and his friends got trapped inside as the ship sank into the depths.
Pam Oak

**Pam Oak** is a recurring character in the Pokemon Champions. She is a Pokemon Trainer from Pallet Town and granddaughter of Professor Oak. She is Alex's childhood friend.

## In the anime

Pam Oak is a Pokemon Trainer from Pallet Town and Alex's childhood friend. She begins her journey with an Eevee, which she receives from her grandfather, Professor Oak.

Alex and his friends first met Pam after they rescued her from a horde of Zubat at Mt. Moon's entrance. Pam explained that she was visiting Mt. Moon to investigate why its wild Pokemon were behaving oddly. She directed the group's attention to some bright lights set up throughout the cave complex and soon discovered that Team Rocket was responsible.

After Team Rocket was sent blasting off, Pam decided to stay some time with Clefairy in case if the Team Rocket returns.

Pam then battled the Fuchsia Gym Leader Aya in EP020 and managed to win the Soul Badge. Although she stayed to watch Alex's first battle against Aya in the next episode, she walked off.

Pam appeared again in EP023 in the Safari Zone, where she challenged Alex to a contest to see who could catch more Pokemon. In the end, they both catch one Pokemon, so result was draw.

In EP024, Pam challenged unofficial Gym Leader Rick, who had a record of 99 wins to zero losses. In the battle, her Cubone was easily defeated by Rick's Graveler.

In EP037, Pam met up with Alex in the Pokemon League in Indigo Plateau. The next day, she was seen in the stadium with the other Trainers and Alex.

In EP039, it is revealed that Pam lost her third round match. Pam starts to cry because of her loss, while her opponent is jumping for joy because of his victory.

## Achievements

### Badges obtained

#### Kanto Badges

This listing is of the Badges Pam has obtained in the Kanto region:

* Soul Badge (EP020)

### Pokemon League

Pam has competed in the following Pokemon League Conferences:

* Indigo Plateau Conference - Top 32 (EP039)
Sean's Haunter

**Sean's Haunter** was the sixth Pokemon introduced on Sean's team. It first appeared in EP042.

## In the anime

Haunter was introduced during Sean's battle with Alex in EP042. Haunter was sent out against Alex's Snorlax when Sean's Tentacruel, was defeated. Even though Snorlax dodged multiple Licks, he wasn't able to keep up and lost to Haunter's Night Shade. Haunter's next opponent was Charizard. Charizard attacks after he is almost his by Haunter's Night Shade, by shooting a Flamethrower. Haunter tries to attack with Lick, but Charizard dodges and uses Flamethrower one more time, knocking Haunter out.
Gregory's Pikachu

**Gregory's Pikachu** is Gregory's main Pokemon.

## History

Pikachu appeared in EP010, where it was responsible for brutally defeating many opponents, as the Pokemon Center started to get crowded. This happened before Alex entered the Vermilion Gym. At this, Alex begins to worry over his upcoming Gym battle against Gregory.

In the battle, Pikachu turned out to be more powerful, easily defeating Alex's Charmander with a Thunder.

Alex returned to the Gym for a rematch after Charmander was healed. During the rematch, Alex's Charmander evolves into Charmeleon, which gave it advantage, allowing Alex to win the match.
Mayor

The **Mayor** of a small town is a Character of the day who appeared in EP018.

After Alex and his friends entered the town looking for food, the Mayor took them in and provided them with a meal. As they were eating, the Mayor explained the town's river had gone dry, and they didn't have any food as a result. Alex and the others decided to investigate, and they found a Snorlax had fallen asleep and was blocking the water from filling the river. Thanks to a Hippie and his Poke Flute, the Snorlax moved out of the way and the town's water supply was restored. The mayor thanked the children by providing them with a banquet.
Orange Islands Championship

The **Orange Islands Championship** is the regional tournament of the Orange Archipelago.

According to Kate, young Trainers from the Orange Archipelago typically begin their journey on Tangelo Island and are training for the next upcoming championship. The tournament is held once a year on Pummelo Island. The Trainer who wins the tournament, receives Winner's Trophy and earns the chance to battle Orange Archipelago's champion.
Jigglypuff (anime)

**Jigglypuff** is a recurring Pokemon character in the anime.

## In the anime

### Kanto

Jigglypuff's first appearance was in EP025, where it was found standing on a stump. Nikki tried to capture it with her Horsea, but decided otherwise when she learned that the Jigglypuff could not sing. After Alex and his friends had thwarted Cassidy and Butch's plan to capture Jigglypuff, they agreed to restore the Pokemon's voice. They succeeded when Salvadore gave it a piece of fruit which soothed its throat. Now capable of singing, it performed for them, putting everyone within hearing range to sleep. This upset Jigglypuff, which angrily dug into Alex's backpack and pulled out a marker which it used to draw on the faces of everyone who fell asleep. When Alex and his friends awoke, they saw that it was still unhappy. Later, it sang for the people in Neon Town, putting the whole town to sleep (and scribbling on everyone's face afterward).

### Orange Archipelago

In EP044, Jigglypuff noticed a lever that resembled a microphone. As it jumped up to sing into it, it unexpectedly caused the plane's ballast water to be released and send the plane flying. Jigglypuff's foot became tangled in some rope and it was also carried off to the Orange Islands.