Pokemon (dub) Episode 15 «Top 50 Direct»

: The entire cruise is a setup by Team Rocket's boss, Giovanni. The goal is to gather elite trainers in one place and steal all of their Pokémon.

The captain and passengers evacuate in lifeboats, completely unaware that the main cast is still inside. Pokemon (Dub) Episode 15

: This episode marks the first appearance of the Team Rocket leader in the anime. : The entire cruise is a setup by

Ash successfully begs the gentleman to trade back his beloved Butterfree. : This episode marks the first appearance of

: Doors lock and the ship staff reveal themselves as Team Rocket grunts using vacuums to suck up Poké Balls. Ash rallies the passengers to fight back, successfully driving the grunts away.

: 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.