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The conflict is interrupted when accidentally kidnaps A.J.’s Sandshrew, thinking it is Pikachu. Seeing A.J.’s genuine distress and his joyful reunion with Sandshrew once it escapes confirms the strong bond between them.

A.J. then battles Team Rocket, and Sandshrew uses the powerful move to defeat them, securing A.J.’s 100th win . Having reached his goal, A.J. closes his unofficial gym to finally travel and collect official league badges, parting ways with Ash as a respectful rival. EP008 - The Path to the Pokémon League - Bulbapedia Pokemon_Ep_008_ITA.mp4

While Ash is horrified and tries to "rescue" the Pokémon, Brock and Misty observe that the Pokémon are in peak health and remarkably loyal to A.J. . They realize that A.J.’s strictness is matched by deep care; he personally prepares specialized food for each of them. The conflict is interrupted when accidentally kidnaps A

: He uses a whip to command his Pokémon, which leads Ash to believe A.J. is abusive. Conflict and Clarity then battles Team Rocket, and Sandshrew uses the

: A.J. forces his Sandshrew, a Ground-type, to jump into a swimming pool to overcome its natural weakness to water.

In episode 8 of the original Pokémon: Indigo League series, titled (ITA: Il sentiero per la Lega Pokémon ), Ash Ketchum’s growing arrogance is met with a harsh reality check. The Pride of a Ten-Win Streak

After winning ten consecutive battles on his way to Vermilion City , Ash becomes overconfident, even boasting to Misty and Brock that he is "unbeatable". His ego leads him to an unofficial gym run by , a tough trainer with a staggering 98-win streak . A Brutal Lesson in Training