While Pokémon doesn't technically have filler, here's a guide to the episodes with direct relevance to the first season's plot.

Pokemon and I go way back. I was there when Ash picked Pikachu, when Misty’s bike became a casualty of becoming a Pokemon Master, and when Pikachu fell in love with the Ketchup bottle.

Ash's Charizard is one of the most iconic Pokémon in the franchise's history. Here are 10 of his greatest battles from throughout the series.