Pokémon: Friend and Foe Alike

  • TV-Y7
  • Release year: 1999
A twist of fate pits Ash and his new friend, Richie, against each other in the fifth round of the Pokémon League Competition. Both are determined to triumph, but who will emerge victorious? And, can their friendship survive the struggle? Ash and Richie...read more

A twist of fate pits Ash and his new friend, Richie, against each other in the fifth round of the Pokémon League Competition. Both are determined to triumph, but who will emerge victorious? And, can their friendship survive the struggle? Ash and Richie make a promise to each other that because they're friends they will make this the best Pokémon battle that they've ever had. Unfortunately, Team Rocket kidnaps Ash on his way to the tournament and demands he give them Pikachu or he won't make it to the battle at all. Ash is determined to keep his promise (and his Pikachu), and have the best battle of his life!

Original Release

07/22/1999

US Release

09/02/2000

Cast

(see additional cast & crew)

Directors

Masamitsu Hidaka

Writers

Satoshi Tajiri

Creators

Junichi Masuda, Ken Sugimori, Satoshi Tajiri

Cast

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