Ash officially welcomes the dancing, highly-excitable Totodile to his team. While Misty is initially disappointed, she finds solace in her newly evolved Poliwhirl , which she believes is more obedient than the wild Totodile.
In the final round, Misty's Poliwag evolves into Poliwhirl mid-battle. Despite the power boost, Bulbasaur withstands the attacks and finishes the fight with a Solar Beam, securing the overall victory for Ash .
Watch the intense showdown as Ash and Misty battle for the right to train the energetic Totodile: The Totodile Duel! | POKÉMON FULL EPISODE 35 | Season 3 Pokémon TV YouTube• May 14, 2025 Outcome and Legacy
In Pokémon: The Johto Journeys , Episode 35, titled one of the series' most entertaining rivalries between Ash and Misty takes center stage. This fan-favorite episode focuses on the capture of a wild, energetic Totodile and the subsequent battle to determine its true trainer. Catching the Wild Totodile
Ash starts with Pikachu , expecting an easy win against Misty's Water-types. However, Misty counters with Togepi , using its cuteness to her advantage. Pikachu refuses to attack its friend and eventually forfeits, giving Misty an early lead.
Ash sends out Chikorita to regain the upper hand with a type advantage. Despite Staryu's higher experience level, Chikorita manages to secure the win for Ash , tying the match at 1-1.