Ash attempts to catch a Pidgey without Pikachu's help but fails repeatedly. In frustration, he throws a rock at what he thinks is another Pidgey, but it turns out to be an aggressive Spearow .
Seeing Pikachu wounded and exhausted, Ash risks his own life to protect it from the flock. Touched by this sacrifice, Pikachu summons its remaining energy to unleash a massive Thunderbolt, defeating the Spearow. Pokemon ep 1.mp4
Due to oversleeping, Ash misses out on the standard starter Pokémon (Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle). Professor Oak gives him the only one left: a stubborn and disobedient Pikachu . Ash attempts to catch a Pidgey without Pikachu's
The Spearow calls its flock, and they relentlessly attack Ash and Pikachu. To escape, Ash "borrows" a bike from a girl named Misty , which he eventually wrecks. Touched by this sacrifice, Pikachu summons its remaining