Ash has finally made it to Silver Town and the Silver Conference tournament has begun! But can he past the screening battles that narrow the competitors down from 200 to just 48!?!?!? How will Gary fare this time around? There is excitement as we see old friends, a new friend from before, a love interest, and plenty of bonding between Ash and his rival. It is an amazing climax to Master Quest and the Johto era in general!

Then we catch up with Murasaki as a Gastly comes for him. Can he make it out with his soul intact? Catch it after the main episode!

What is covered:

Anime Episodes:

Episode 268 (557): A Claim to Flame!

Episode 269 (558): Love, Pokemon Style

Episode 270 (559): Tie One On!

Episode 271 (560): The Ties That Bind

Episode 272 (561): Can't Beat the Heat!

Episode 273 (562): Playing with Fire!

Episode 274 (563): Johto Photo Finish

Intro music uses Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal - Route 3 (Orchestra) theme by YoshiDude12. Check out the full version on youtube at (1266) Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal - Route 3 (Orchestra) - YouTube

Outro uses Goldenrod City (Slowed Instrumental Lofi) by myk. Check out that full version on youtube at (1285) Goldenrod City (Slowed Instrumental Lofi) - YouTube

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Next Week:

Shea Locke and Ruby will wrap up some projects in Johto and then its off to find another Kanto gym...but where did it go!?

Thanks for listening, and we will catch you on the next route.