S1E9 - The School of Hard Knocks

Jinjoz Reviews: Pokemon Anime

Whose that Pokemon: Cubone

In this episode, the trio walk through a dense fog, lost per the norm. Once the fog clears though they discover a Pokemon technical institute, an alternative to Pokemon journeys where a trainer can research and practice in Pokemon battle simulations and eventually graduate and be allowed to enter the Pokemon League. They investigate the school, meeting Joe, a younger student who is a bit big for his birches. Meanwhile, Jesse and James lament over their history with this school and make a pretty lame attempt at stealing the Pokemon in the school.