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Pokémon (1997)

S1E4 Challenge of the Samurai

Apr 22, 1997 Season 1 Episode 4 Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Title: Duel of the Samurai Plot: While exploring the Viridian Forest, Misty and Ash come across a Weedle. As Ash engages in battle with it, he is interrupted by a boy clad in samurai attire who introduces himself as Samurai. He challenges Ash to a duel, and Ash gains the upper hand when his Metapod successfully fends off Samurai's Pinsir. In response, Samurai brings out his own Metapod, leading to a tense standoff between the two trainers.