Pokémon

Pokémon (1997 – 2023)

1997 • 25 seasons • Animation, Action & Adventure • TV-Y7

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Episode 8 — The Perfect Match!

Season 5 • Pokémon

Released: 2001-09-27 • Animation/Action & Adventure/Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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It's the second round of the Whirl Cup, and Ash and Misty have been paired up against each other! Who will come out on top? And will Team Rocket's plan to distract the police be successful?

Episodes

Episode 1
Around the Whirlpool
2001-08-09

Episode 2
Fly Me to the Moon
2001-08-16

Episode 3
Takin' It on the Chinchou
2001-08-23

Episode 4
A Corsola Caper!
2001-08-30

Episode 5
Mantine Overboard!
2001-09-06

Episode 6
Octillery the Outcast
2001-09-13

Episode 7
Dueling Heroes
2001-09-20

Episode 8
The Perfect Match!
2001-09-27

Episode 9
Plant It Now... Diglett Later
2001-10-04

Episode 10
Hi Ho Silver... Away!
2001-10-11

Episode 11
The Mystery Is History
2001-10-18

Episode 12
A Parent Trapped!
2001-10-25

Episode 13
A Promise Is a Promise
2001-11-01

Episode 14
Throwing in the Noctowl
2001-11-08

Episode 15
Nerves of Steelix!
2001-11-15

Episode 16
Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!
2001-11-22

Episode 17
Espeon, Not Included
2001-11-29

Episode 18
For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!
2001-12-06

Episode 19
Extreme Pokémon!
2001-12-13

Episode 20
An EGG-sighting Adventure!
2001-12-20

Episode 21
Hatching a Plan
2001-12-27

Episode 22
Dues and Don'ts
2002-01-10

Episode 23
Just Waiting On a Friend
2002-01-17

Episode 24
A Tyrogue Full of Trouble
2002-01-24

Episode 25
Xatu the Future
2002-01-31

Episode 26
Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution (1)
2002-02-07

Episode 27
Rage of Innocence (2)
2002-02-14

Episode 28
As Cold as Pryce
2002-02-21

Episode 29
Nice Pryce, Baby!
2002-02-28

Episode 30
Whichever Way the Wind Blows
2002-03-07

Episode 31
Some Like It Hot
2002-03-14

Episode 32
Hocus Pokémon
2002-03-21

Episode 33
As Clear as Crystal
2002-03-28

Episode 34
Same Old Song and Dance
2002-04-11

Episode 35
Enlighten Up!
2002-04-18

Episode 36
Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?
2002-04-25

Episode 37
Wish Upon a Star Shape
2002-05-02

Episode 38
Outrageous Fortunes
2002-05-09

Episode 39
One Trick Phony!
2002-05-16

Episode 40
I Politoed Ya So!
2002-05-23

Episode 41
The Ice Cave!
2002-05-30

Episode 42
Beauty Is Skin Deep
2002-06-06

Episode 43
Fangs for Nothin'
2002-06-13

Episode 44
Great Bowls of Fire!
2002-06-20

Episode 45
Better Eight Than Never
2002-06-27

Episode 46
Why? Wynaut!
2002-07-04

Episode 47
Just Add Water
2002-07-11

Episode 48
Lapras of Luxury
2002-07-18

Episode 49
Hatch Me If You Can
2002-07-25

Episode 50
Entei at Your Own Risk
2002-08-01

Episode 51
A Crowning Achievement
2002-08-08

Episode 52
Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid
2002-08-15

Episode 53
You're a Star, Larvitar!
2002-08-22

Episode 54
Address Unown!
2002-08-29

Episode 55
Mother of All Battles
2002-09-05

Episode 56
Pop Goes the Sneasel
2002-09-12

Episode 57
A Claim to Flame!
2002-09-19

Episode 58
Love, Pokémon Style
2002-09-26

Episode 59
Tie One On!
2002-10-03

Episode 60
The Ties That Bind
2002-10-10

Episode 61
Can't Beat the Heat!
2002-10-17

Episode 62
Playing with Fire!
2002-10-24

Episode 63
Johto Photo Finish
2002-10-31

Episode 64
Gotta Catch Ya Later!
2002-11-07

Episode 65
Hoenn Alone!
2002-11-14

Information

Episode air date	27.09.2001
Episode runtime	23 min
Episode rating	6.00
Genres	Animation / Action & Adventure / Sci-Fi & Fantasy
TMDB series rating	8.0
IMDb series rating	7.6
Series status	Ended
Age rating	7+
Country	JP

Trailer

Additional videos

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Alola (Seasons 20-21)

Alola (Seasons 20-21)

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Kalos (Seasons 17-19)

Kalos (Seasons 17-19)

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Unova (Seasons 14-16)

Unova (Seasons 14-16)

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Sinnoh (Seasons 10-13)

Sinnoh (Seasons 10-13)

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Hoenn (Seasons 6-9)

Hoenn (Seasons 6-9)

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Johto (Seasons 3-5)

Johto (Seasons 3-5)

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Kanto (Seasons 1-2)

Kanto (Seasons 1-2)

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Viz/Pioneer DVD & VHS Commercial

Viz/Pioneer DVD & VHS Commercial

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Opening 1 - "Aim to Be a Pokémon Master" - Rica Matsumoto [Pre-Porygon | Remastered w/ Subs]

Opening 1 - "Aim to Be a Pokémon Master" - Rica Matsumoto [Pre-Porygon | Remastered w/ Subs]

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Catch 'Em All on VHS Advert (VHS Capture)

Catch 'Em All on VHS Advert (VHS Capture)

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Cast

Rica Matsumoto
Satoshi (voice)

Ikue Otani
Pikachu (voice)

Daiki Yamashita

Daiki Yamashita
Gou (voice)

Kenyu Horiuchi
Narrator (voice)

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