The Lighthouse

A gargantuan creature approaches the cape singing a haunting melody, and Bill tries to make contact with it. Jumping at the chance to catch a rare Pokémon, Team Rocket attacks it with heavy fire.

Unharmed, but upset, the creature damages the lighthouse and sends Team Rocket blasting off. Then, despite Bill's pleading to stay, the mysterious Pokémon disappears in the horizon.

The encounter inspires everyone: Bill, to continue his research and stand watch; Ash, Brock, and Misty, to catch, raise, and play with more Pokémon; even Team Rocket aspires to be more evil.

The lighthouse has been severely damaged.

Season 1 - Episode 13

"Mystery at the Lighthouse"

Was the creature an enormous Dragonite?

The Lighthouse

It turns out that Professor Oak is friends with the lighthouse owner. Bill is a Pokémon researcher, and he believes there are well over 150 different species around the planet.

Bill is particularly interested in a wandering Pokémon that he believes is the largest in existence. He's never seen it, but is sure that one night it will come from across the ocean to visit him. As luck would have it, tonight is that night.

The foggy night is perfect for mysterious encounters!

Season 1 - Episode 13

"Mystery at the Lighthouse"

The Lighthouse

It takes our heroes the rest of the afternoon and most of the night to finally make it to the distant lighthouse. They ring the bell to ask for shelter and a phone, and in exchange Brock will cook for the host. The immense doors open in response.

Inside, the lighthouse is like a medieval throne room, but as promised, there is a phone, and Ash can contact Professor Oak in Pallet Town. Krabby arrived okay and has not been cooked for dinner.

The majestic interior of the lighthouse.

Season 1 - Episode 13

"Mystery at the Lighthouse"

The Lighthouse

Proving only that he still has much to learn, Misty and Brock explain to Ash that trainers can only carry six Pokémon at a time, and any additional catches are teleported to the place where the trainer got their Pokédex.

Not too confident that his Krabby will be safe with the always-hungry Professor Oak, Ash wants to find a phone to call and ensure his Pokémon is okay. Almost as an answer, Pikachu sees a Lighthouse on a clifftop in a distant cape.

A lighthouse in the far end of the beach.

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"Mystery at the Lighthouse"

From the Forest to the Beach

Still lost, and trying to find their way to Vermilion City, the group seems to have made it to Route 25, which leads them to a beautiful beach at sunset. Not hat Ash is too excited about it, because he does not see any Pokémon to catch...

...except for a tiny Krabby that is roaming around in the sand. Figuring that a Pokémon is a Pokémon after all, Ash battles the crustacean by himself, and is able to catch it. Right after, much to his surprise, his Poké Ball de-materializes.

Ash catches a Krabby at sunset.

Season 1 - Episode 13

"Mystery at the Lighthouse"

Ash catches a Krabby.