Pokémon

Pokémon is the first series of the Pokémon anime, airing from 1997 to 2002.

The story follows Ash Ketchum, a new trainer who sets out on his Pokémon journey in the Kanto region alongside his partner Pikachu. Joined by Misty and Brock, Ash aims to defeat all of the Kanto Gym leaders in order to compete in the Indigo Pokémon League.

After competing in the Indigo Plateau Conference, Ash travels to the Orange Archipelago to receive the GS Ball from Professor Ivy on Professor Oak's behalf. While there, he meets a new friend named Tracey and participates in the Orange Pokémon League. Ash also travels to and competes in the Silver Conference, a Pokémon League held in Johto after Professor Oak sends Ash there to give the Poké Ball to an expert named Kurt.