Pokémon: Season 5, Episode 45

Better Eight Than Never

Ash and Clair finally face off in a Gym battle that will push Ash's skills as a Trainer to the limit! Can he win his final Johto Gym badge?

Writing:
  • Satoshi Tajiri
  • Junichi Masuda
  • Ken Sugimori

Stars:
Release Date: 1997-04-01
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
TMDb: 7.8/10
  • Country: JP
  • Language: 日本語

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