Inside Mount Moon

Seymour believes that someone is after the Moon Stone, a rock from outer space that according to legend, augments a Pokémon's powers. Suddenly, Clefairy, a very rare type of Pokémon skips past them carrying a shiny rock. The group decides to leave it alone.

Seconds later, Clefairy yells in horror, because Team Rocket -responsible for disturbing the Pokémon inside the caves- is trying to steal its shiny rock. Ash's Pikachu and Brock's new Zubat get rid of Jessie, James, Ekans, and Koffing.

The cave network inside Mt. Moon.

Season 1 - Episode 6

"Clefairy and the Moon Stone"

Brock catches one of the Zubat.

Mount Moon

Going east via Route 3, the group is climbing Mount Moon, a mythical place surrounded by legends. Suddenly, the screams from a scientist named Seymour get everyone's attention, and they go to help him.

Seymour is being attacked by a colony of Zubat. Pikachu uses Thunder Shock to scatter the Zubat and make them retreat into a nearby cave. Seymour explains that someone is stringing lights inside the cave and disturbing the Pokémon who live there.

Are all the stories about Mt. Moon true?

Season 1 - Episode 6

"Clefairy and the Moon Stone"

Leaving Pewter City

Brock gives Ash a Boulder Badge for showing kindness to Pokémon, and because even though he stopped, he would have beaten Onix during the match. Flint appears and reveals he is Brock's father.

Flint encourages Brock to go follow his dream of becoming the best Pokémon breeder, while he takes care of the children. Brock joins Ash, Misty, and Pikachu as they take Kanto Route 3 to the east.

Ash, Misty, Brock, and Pikachu leave Pewter City.

Season 1 - Episode 5

"Showdown in Pewter City"

Boulder Badge

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