63 : The Battle Of The Badge Today

: Ash, Misty, and Brock return to Viridian City after a full year of traveling. Ash is eager to win the Earth Badge, the final requirement for his entrance into the Pokémon League.

: After Team Rocket refuses to hand over the badge, Togepi accidentally triggers an explosion that sends them flying. Jessie drops the Earth Badge as they blast off, and Ash recovers it just before the gym building collapses. Key Trivia 63 : The Battle of the Badge

: The appearance of Mewtwo serves as a direct prelude to the first movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back . : Ash, Misty, and Brock return to Viridian

: This is the first time Giovanni's face is shown fully without being hidden in shadows. Pokemon Episode 63 Analysis: The Battle for the Badge 63 : The Battle of the Badge