OI030: The Stun Spore Detour

Episode Plot
As Ash prepares for the Orange League competition, Tracey sketches a Vileplume. Then Ash trips on a rock and he and Tracey get stuck in Vileplume's head. In self defense, Vileplume uses Stun Spore, which Ash and Tracey inhale. Misty takes them into a cabin and takes care of them. Tracey has Misty look up the cure for Vileplume Stun Spore Inhalation, which turns out to be boiled Salveyo Weed. It was up to Misty to save the day so she and Togepi set off to find the weed that could save her friends. However, Ash and Tracey aren't the only ones struck by this affliction. Jessie has the same ailment too and it was up to James and Meowth to save her. Who will get the Salveyo Weed first: Misty or James and Meowth?

Debuts

 * Misty's Poliwag

Trivia

 * This is the second episode where Misty reads the title card. The first was "IL003: Ash Catches a Pokémon"
 * Meowth had to fill in for Jessie when Team Rocket recited their motto.
 * Salveyo Weed was a cure for Stun Spore Inhalation. Cures for this in the game were Parlyz Heal, Full Heal, and Full Restore.