Ep 1Pokémon! I Choose You!
Apr 1, 1997
4.3 Rating
Is Pokémon Episode 1 Filler?
No — Episode 1 is Canon. This episode directly adapts content from the Pokémon manga and contains story-critical events. We strongly recommend watching all canon episodes to follow the main plot without missing key developments.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Episode 1
Updated 2026
Is Pokémon Episode 1 filler?
No, Episode 1 is canon — Ash receives Pikachu from Professor Oak and begins his Pokémon journey.
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