63 : The Battle Of The Badge -

: The appearance of Mewtwo serves as a direct prelude to the first movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back .

: Ash, Misty, and Brock return to Viridian City after a full year of traveling. Ash is eager to win the Earth Badge, the final requirement for his entrance into the Pokémon League. 63 : The Battle of the Badge

: An emergency forces Giovanni to leave the gym, and he leaves Jessie, James, and Meowth in charge as substitute Gym Leaders. They use Giovanni's Pokémon—including Rhydon, Kingler, and Machamp—to battle Ash. : The appearance of Mewtwo serves as a

: This is the first time Giovanni's face is shown fully without being hidden in shadows. Pokemon Episode 63 Analysis: The Battle for the Badge : An emergency forces Giovanni to leave the

: The episode title is a play on the real-world "Battle of the Bulge" from World War II.