Ash Catches a Pokémon

S1 E3: Ash discovers and catches a Caterpie, the first Pokémon he’s ever caught! Though Ash is excited, Misty is grossed out by Bug-type Pokémon and repulsed by Caterpie’s attempts to be friends with her. At night, as Ash and Misty sleep, Caterpie shares with Pikachu its dream of evolving into a Butterfree. The next day, Ash is able to capture a Pidgeotto after battling it with Pikachu. Before Ash can get too excited, Misty reminds him that his success is due more to luck than skill. Soon, Team Rocket shows up to steal Pikachu, and Ash vows to defend himself. Pikachu and Pidgeotto are weak after battling Team Rocket’s Koffing and Ekans, so he reluctantly sends out his new Caterpie. To the surprise of Jessie and James—not to mention Ash—Caterpie’s String Shot is able to defeat all of the Team Rocket Pokémon, including Meowth! When Misty tries to make nice with Caterpie, it evolves into a Metapod. Could a Butterfree Evolution be far behind?