: This episode marks the first appearance of the Team Rocket leader in the anime.
: While on board, Ash battles a gentleman's Raticate with his Butterfree. Impressed by Butterfree, the gentleman proposes a trade. Ash agrees but immediately suffers from severe buyer's remorse. Pokemon (Dub) Episode 15
: During the chaos, a violent storm brews outside. The ship sustains heavy damage and begins to capsize. 🚨 The Climax & Cliffhanger : This episode marks the first appearance of
While chasing dropped Poké Balls, Ash, his friends, and the Team Rocket trio are knocked unconscious by the ship's violent rocking. Pokemon (Dub) Episode 15
: This is the first of many episodes where James cross-dresses to fool the heroes.