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Pokémon (1997) Filler List

Also known as: Pocket Monsters, Indigo League, Adventures on the Orange Islands, The Johto Journeys, Johto League Champions, Master Quest · ポケットモンスター

1997 ★ 7.42 276 episodes Finished Airing ActionAdventureComedyFantasy Source details ↗

Filler at a glance

79 of 276 episodes are pure filler

That is about 29% of the current guide. Pure filler can be skipped without losing the core story.

Pure filler episodes
8 20 34 37–38 41–42 47 54 60 65 69–70 74 90–94 98 100 102–103 106 111 124–125 127 130 135 137 139–141 150–152 155 157–158 164–166 168–169 172 174–176 179 181–182 186–188 192–194 197 199–200 204–205 207–209 213–214 234–236 241 245–246 248 250 252 258 262
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Episode guide and watched state
EpisodeTitleClassificationAir dateWatched
1Pokémon! I Choose You!Canon1 Apr 1997, 1 April 1997
2Pokemon Emergency!Canon8 Apr 1997, 8 April 1997
3Ash Catches a PokemonCanon15 Apr 1997, 15 April 1997
4Challenge of the SamuraiCanon22 Apr 1997, 22 April 1997
5Showdown in Pewter CityCanon29 Apr 1997, 29 April 1997
6Clefairy and the Moon StoneCanon6 May 1997, 6 May 1997
7The Water Flowers of Cerulean CityCanon13 May 1997, 13 May 1997
8The Path to the Pokémon LeagueFiller20 May 1997, 20 May 1997
9The School of Hard KnocksCanon27 May 1997, 27 May 1997
10Bulbasaur and the Hidden VillageCanon3 Jun 1997, 3 June 1997
11Charmander – The Stray PokémonCanon10 Jun 1997, 10 June 1997
12Here Comes the Squirtle SquadCanon17 Jun 1997, 17 June 1997
13Mystery at the LighthouseCanon24 Jun 1997, 24 June 1997
14Electric Shock ShowdownCanon1 Jul 1997, 1 July 1997
15Battle Aboard the St. AnneCanon8 Jul 1997, 8 July 1997
16Pokémon ShipwreckCanon15 Jul 1997, 15 July 1997
17Island of the Giant PokémonCanon22 Jul 1997, 22 July 1997
18Beauty and the BeachCanon29 Jul 1997, 29 July 1997
19Tentacool & TentacruelCanon5 Aug 1997, 5 August 1997
20The Ghost of Maiden's PeakFiller12 Aug 1997, 12 August 1997
21Bye Bye ButterfreeCanon19 Aug 1997, 19 August 1997
22Abra and the Psychic Showdown (Part 1)Canon26 Aug 1997, 26 August 1997
23The Tower of Terror (Part 2)Canon2 Sep 1997, 2 September 1997
24Haunter vs. Kadabra (Part 3)Canon9 Sep 1997, 9 September 1997
25Primeape Goes BananasCanon16 Sep 1997, 16 September 1997
26Pokémon Scent-sation!Canon23 Sep 1997, 23 September 1997
27Hypno's NaptimeCanon30 Sep 1997, 30 September 1997
28Pokémon Fashion FlashCanon7 Oct 1997, 7 October 1997
29The Punchy PokémonCanon14 Oct 1997, 14 October 1997
30Sparks Fly for MagnemiteCanon21 Oct 1997, 21 October 1997
31Dig Those Diglett!Canon28 Oct 1997, 28 October 1997
32The Ninja-Poké ShowdownCanon4 Nov 1997, 4 November 1997
33The Flame Pokémon-athon!Canon11 Nov 1997, 11 November 1997
34The Kangaskhan KidFiller18 Nov 1997, 18 November 1997
35The Legend of DratiniCanon25 Nov 1997, 25 November 1997
36The Bridge Bike GangCanon2 Dec 1997, 2 December 1997
37Ditto's Mysterious MansionFiller9 Dec 1997, 9 December 1997
38Cyber Soldier PorygonFiller16 Dec 1997, 16 December 1997
39Pikachu's GoodbyeCanon16 Apr 1998, 16 April 1998
40The Battling Eevee BrothersCanon16 Apr 1998, 16 April 1998
41Wake Up Snorlax!Filler23 Apr 1998, 23 April 1998
42Showdown at Dark CityFiller30 Apr 1998, 30 April 1998
43The March of the Exeggutor SquadCanon7 May 1998, 7 May 1998
44The Problem with ParasCanon14 May 1998, 14 May 1998
45The Song of JigglypuffCanon21 May 1998, 21 May 1998
46Attack of the Prehistoric PokémonCanon28 May 1998, 28 May 1998
47A Chansey OperationFiller4 Jun 1998, 4 June 1998
48Holy Matrimony!Canon11 Jun 1998, 11 June 1998
49So Near, Yet So Farfetch'dCanon18 Jun 1998, 18 June 1998
50Who Gets to Keep Togepi?Canon25 Jun 1998, 25 June 1998
51Bulbasaur's Mysterious GardenCanon2 Jul 1998, 2 July 1998
52Princess vs. PrincessCanon9 Jul 1998, 9 July 1998
53The Purr-fect HeroCanon9 Jul 1998, 9 July 1998
54The Case of the K-9 Caper!Filler16 Jul 1998, 16 July 1998
55Pokémon PaparazziCanon23 Jul 1998, 23 July 1998
56The Ultimate TestCanon30 Jul 1998, 30 July 1998
57The Breeding Center SecretCanon6 Aug 1998, 6 August 1998
58Riddle Me ThisCanon13 Aug 1998, 13 August 1998
59Volcanic PanicCanon20 Aug 1998, 20 August 1998
60Beach Blank-Out BlastoiseFiller27 Aug 1998, 27 August 1998
61The Misty MermaidCanon3 Sep 1998, 3 September 1998
62Clefairy TalesCanon10 Sep 1998, 10 September 1998
63The Battle of the BadgeCanon17 Sep 1998, 17 September 1998
64It's Mr. Mime Time!Canon24 Sep 1998, 24 September 1998
65Holiday Hi-JynxFiller5 Oct 1998, 5 October 1998
66Snow Way OutCanon5 Oct 1998, 5 October 1998
67Showdown at the Po-ké CorralCanon8 Oct 1998, 8 October 1998
68The Evolution SolutionCanon15 Oct 1998, 15 October 1998
69The Pi-KahunaFiller22 Oct 1998, 22 October 1998
70Make Room for GloomFiller29 Oct 1998, 29 October 1998
71Lights, Camera, Quack-tion!Canon5 Nov 1998, 5 November 1998
72Go West, Young MeowthCanon12 Nov 1998, 12 November 1998
73To Master the Onixpected!Canon19 Nov 1998, 19 November 1998
74The Ancient Puzzle of PokémopolisFiller26 Nov 1998, 26 November 1998
75Bad to the Bone!Canon3 Dec 1998, 3 December 1998
76All Fired Up!Canon10 Dec 1998, 10 December 1998
77Round One: Begin!Canon17 Dec 1998, 17 December 1998
78Fire and IceCanon24 Dec 1998, 24 December 1998
79The Fourth Round RumbleCanon1 Jan 1999, 1 January 1999
80A Friend in DeedCanon7 Jan 1999, 7 January 1999
81Friend and Foe AlikeCanon14 Jan 1999, 14 January 1999
82Friends to the EndCanon21 Jan 1999, 21 January 1999
83Pallet Party PanicCanon28 Jan 1999, 28 January 1999
84A Scare in the AirCanon4 Feb 1999, 4 February 1999
85Pokéball PerilCanon11 Feb 1999, 11 February 1999
86The Lost LaprasCanon18 Feb 1999, 18 February 1999
87Fit to Be TideCanon25 Feb 1999, 25 February 1999
88Pikachu Re-VoltsCanon4 Mar 1999, 4 March 1999
89The Crystal OnixCanon11 Mar 1999, 11 March 1999
90In the PinkFiller18 Mar 1999, 18 March 1999
91Shell ShockFiller25 Mar 1999, 25 March 1999
92Stage FightFiller1 Apr 1999, 1 April 1999
93Bye Bye PsyduckFiller8 Apr 1999, 8 April 1999
94The Joy of PokémonFiller15 Apr 1999, 15 April 1999
95Navel ManeuversCanon22 Apr 1999, 22 April 1999
96Snack AttackCanon29 Apr 1999, 29 April 1999
97A Shipful of ShiversCanon6 May 1999, 6 May 1999
98Meowth Rules!Filler13 May 1999, 13 May 1999
99Tracey Gets BuggedCanon20 May 1999, 20 May 1999
100A Way Off Day OffFiller27 May 1999, 27 May 1999
101The Mandarin Island Miss MatchCanon3 Jun 1999, 3 June 1999
102Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?Filler10 Jun 1999, 10 June 1999
103Get Along, Little PokémonFiller17 Jun 1999, 17 June 1999
104The Mystery MenaceCanon24 Jun 1999, 24 June 1999
105Misty Meets Her MatchCanon1 Jul 1999, 1 July 1999
106Bound for TroubleFiller15 Jul 1999, 15 July 1999
107Charizard ChillsCanon22 Jul 1999, 22 July 1999
108The Pokémon Water WarCanon29 Jul 1999, 29 July 1999
109Pokémon Food FightCanon5 Aug 1999, 5 August 1999
110Pokémon Double TroubleCanon12 Aug 1999, 12 August 1999
111The Wacky WatcherFiller19 Aug 1999, 19 August 1999
112The Stun Spore DetourCanon26 Aug 1999, 26 August 1999
113Hello PummeloCanon2 Sep 1999, 2 September 1999
114Enter the DragoniteCanon9 Sep 1999, 9 September 1999
115Viva Las LaprasCanon16 Sep 1999, 16 September 1999
116The Underground Round-UpCanon23 Sep 1999, 23 September 1999
117A Tent SituationCanon30 Sep 1999, 30 September 1999
118The Rivalry RevivalCanon7 Oct 1999, 7 October 1999
119Don't Touch That 'dileCanon14 Oct 1999, 14 October 1999
120The Double Trouble HeaderCanon21 Oct 1999, 21 October 1999
121A Sappy EndingCanon28 Oct 1999, 28 October 1999
122Roll On, Pokémon!Canon4 Nov 1999, 4 November 1999
123Illusion Confusion!Canon11 Nov 1999, 11 November 1999
124Flower PowerFiller18 Nov 1999, 18 November 1999
125Spinarak AttackFiller25 Nov 1999, 25 November 1999
126Snubbull SnobberyCanon2 Dec 1999, 2 December 1999
127The Little Big HornFiller9 Dec 1999, 9 December 1999
128The Chikorita RescueCanon16 Dec 1999, 16 December 1999
129Once in a Blue MoonCanon23 Dec 1999, 23 December 1999
130The Whistle StopFiller1 Jan 2000, 1 January 2000
131Ignorance is BlisseyCanon6 Jan 2000, 6 January 2000
132A Bout with SproutCanon13 Jan 2000, 13 January 2000
133Fighting Flyer with FireCanon20 Jan 2000, 20 January 2000
134For Crying Out LoudCanon27 Jan 2000, 27 January 2000
135Tanks a Lot!Filler3 Feb 2000, 3 February 2000
136Charizard's Burning AmbitionsCanon10 Feb 2000, 10 February 2000
137Grin to Win!Filler17 Feb 2000, 17 February 2000
138Chikorita's Big UpsetCanon24 Feb 2000, 24 February 2000
139Foul Weather FriendsFiller2 Mar 2000, 2 March 2000
140The Superhero SecretFiller9 Mar 2000, 9 March 2000
141Mild 'n WoolyFiller16 Mar 2000, 16 March 2000
142Wired for Battle!Canon23 Mar 2000, 23 March 2000
143Good 'Quil HuntingCanon30 Mar 2000, 30 March 2000
144A Shadow of a DroughtCanon6 Apr 2000, 6 April 2000
145Going Apricorn!Canon13 Apr 2000, 13 April 2000
146Gettin' the Bugs OutCanon20 Apr 2000, 20 April 2000
147A Farfetch'd TaleCanon27 Apr 2000, 27 April 2000
148Tricks of the TradeCanon4 May 2000, 4 May 2000
149The Fire-ing Squad!Canon11 May 2000, 11 May 2000
150No Big Woop!Filler18 May 2000, 18 May 2000
151Tunnel VisionFiller25 May 2000, 25 May 2000
152Hour of the HoundourFiller1 Jun 2000, 1 June 2000
153The Totodile DuelCanon8 Jun 2000, 8 June 2000
154Hot Matches!Canon15 Jun 2000, 15 June 2000
155Love, Totodile StyleFiller22 Jun 2000, 22 June 2000
156Fowl Play!Canon29 Jun 2000, 29 June 2000
157Forest GrumpsFiller6 Jul 2000, 6 July 2000
158The Psychic Sidekicks!Filler13 Jul 2000, 13 July 2000
159The Fortune HuntersCanon27 Jul 2000, 27 July 2000
160A Goldenrod Opportunity (Part 1)Canon3 Aug 2000, 3 August 2000
161A Dairy Tale Ending (Part 2)Canon10 Aug 2000, 10 August 2000
162Air Time!Canon17 Aug 2000, 17 August 2000
163The Bug Stops HereCanon24 Aug 2000, 24 August 2000
164Type CastingFiller31 Aug 2000, 31 August 2000
165Fossil FoolsFiller7 Sep 2000, 7 September 2000
166Carrying OnFiller14 Sep 2000, 14 September 2000
167Hassle in the CastleCanon21 Sep 2000, 21 September 2000
168Two Hits and a MissFiller28 Sep 2000, 28 September 2000
169A Hot Water BattleFiller5 Oct 2000, 5 October 2000
170Hook, Line, and StinkerCanon12 Oct 2000, 12 October 2000
171Beauty and the BreederCanon19 Oct 2000, 19 October 2000
172A Better Pill to SwallowFiller26 Oct 2000, 26 October 2000
173Power Play!Canon2 Nov 2000, 2 November 2000
174Mountain TimeFiller9 Nov 2000, 9 November 2000
175Wobbu-PaloozaFiller16 Nov 2000, 16 November 2000
176Imitation ConfrontationFiller23 Nov 2000, 23 November 2000
177The Trouble with SnubbullCanon30 Nov 2000, 30 November 2000
178Ariados, AmigosCanon7 Dec 2000, 7 December 2000
179Wings 'N' ThingsFiller14 Dec 2000, 14 December 2000
180The Grass RouteCanon21 Dec 2000, 21 December 2000
181The Apple Corp!Filler4 Jan 2001, 4 January 2001
182Houndoom's Special DeliveryFiller11 Jan 2001, 11 January 2001
183A Ghost of a ChanceCanon18 Jan 2001, 18 January 2001
184From Ghost to GhostCanon25 Jan 2001, 25 January 2001
185Trouble's BrewingCanon1 Feb 2001, 1 February 2001
186All That Glitters!Filler8 Feb 2001, 8 February 2001
187The Light FantasticFiller15 Feb 2001, 15 February 2001
188UnBEARableFiller22 Feb 2001, 22 February 2001
189Moving PicturesCanon1 Mar 2001, 1 March 2001
190Spring FeverCanon8 Mar 2001, 8 March 2001
191Freeze FrameCanon15 Mar 2001, 15 March 2001
192The Stolen Stones!Filler22 Mar 2001, 22 March 2001
193The Dunsparce DeceptionFiller29 Mar 2001, 29 March 2001
194The Wayward WobbuffetFiller5 Apr 2001, 5 April 2001
195Sick DazeCanon12 Apr 2001, 12 April 2001
196Ring MastersCanon19 Apr 2001, 19 April 2001
197The Poké-SpokesmanFiller26 Apr 2001, 26 April 2001
198Control Freak!Canon3 May 2001, 3 May 2001
199The Art of PokémonFiller10 May 2001, 10 May 2001
200The Heartbreak of BrockFiller17 May 2001, 17 May 2001
201Current EventsCanon24 May 2001, 24 May 2001
202Turning Over a New BayleefCanon31 May 2001, 31 May 2001
203Doin' What Comes Natu-rallyCanon7 Jun 2001, 7 June 2001
204The Big Balloon Blow-UpFiller14 Jun 2001, 14 June 2001
205The Screen Actor's GuiltFiller21 Jun 2001, 21 June 2001
206Right On, Rhydon!Canon28 Jun 2001, 28 June 2001
207The Kecleon CaperFiller5 Jul 2001, 5 July 2001
208The Joy of Water PokémonFiller12 Jul 2001, 12 July 2001
209Got Miltank?Filler19 Jul 2001, 19 July 2001
210Fight for the LightCanon26 Jul 2001, 26 July 2001
211Machoke, Machoke Man!Canon2 Aug 2001, 2 August 2001
212Around the WhirlpoolCanon9 Aug 2001, 9 August 2001
213Fly Me to the MoonFiller16 Aug 2001, 16 August 2001
214Takin' It on the ChinchouFiller23 Aug 2001, 23 August 2001
215A Corsola Caper!Canon30 Aug 2001, 30 August 2001
216Mantine Overboard!Canon6 Sep 2001, 6 September 2001
217Octillery the OutcastCanon13 Sep 2001, 13 September 2001
218Dueling HeroesCanon20 Sep 2001, 20 September 2001
219The Perfect Match!Canon27 Sep 2001, 27 September 2001
220Plant It Now... Diglett LaterCanon4 Oct 2001, 4 October 2001
221Hi Ho Silver... Away!Canon11 Oct 2001, 11 October 2001
222The Mystery Is HistoryCanon18 Oct 2001, 18 October 2001
223A Parent Trapped!Canon25 Oct 2001, 25 October 2001
224A Promise is a PromiseCanon1 Nov 2001, 1 November 2001
225Throwing in the NoctowlCanon8 Nov 2001, 8 November 2001
226Nerves of Steelix!Canon15 Nov 2001, 15 November 2001
227Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!Canon22 Nov 2001, 22 November 2001
228Espeon, Not IncludedCanon29 Nov 2001, 29 November 2001
229For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!Canon6 Dec 2001, 6 December 2001
230Extreme Pokémon!Canon13 Dec 2001, 13 December 2001
231An EGG-sighting Adventure!Canon20 Dec 2001, 20 December 2001
232Hatching a PlanCanon27 Dec 2001, 27 December 2001
233Dues and Don'tsCanon10 Jan 2002, 10 January 2002
234Just Waiting On a FriendFiller17 Jan 2002, 17 January 2002
235A Tyrogue Full of TroubleFiller24 Jan 2002, 24 January 2002
236Xatu the FutureFiller31 Jan 2002, 31 January 2002
237Talkin' 'Bout an EvolutionCanon7 Feb 2002, 7 February 2002
238Rage of InnocenceCanon14 Feb 2002, 14 February 2002
239As Cold as PryceCanon21 Feb 2002, 21 February 2002
240Nice Pryce, Baby!Canon28 Feb 2002, 28 February 2002
241Whichever Way the Wind BlowsFiller7 Mar 2002, 7 March 2002
242Some Like It Hot!Canon14 Mar 2002, 14 March 2002
243Hocus PokémonCanon21 Mar 2002, 21 March 2002
244As Clear as CrystalCanon28 Mar 2002, 28 March 2002
245Same Old Song and DanceFiller11 Apr 2002, 11 April 2002
246Enlighten Up!Filler18 Apr 2002, 18 April 2002
247Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?Canon25 Apr 2002, 25 April 2002
248Wish Upon a Star ShapeFiller2 May 2002, 2 May 2002
249Outrageous FortunesCanon9 May 2002, 9 May 2002
250One Trick Phony!Filler16 May 2002, 16 May 2002
251I Politoed Ya So!Canon23 May 2002, 23 May 2002
252The Cave of IceFiller30 May 2002, 30 May 2002
253Beauty Is Skin DeepCanon6 Jun 2002, 6 June 2002
254Fangs for Nothin'Canon13 Jun 2002, 13 June 2002
255Great Bowls of Fire!Canon20 Jun 2002, 20 June 2002
256Better Eight Than NeverCanon27 Jun 2002, 27 June 2002
257Why? Wynaut!Canon4 Jul 2002, 4 July 2002
258Just Add WaterFiller11 Jul 2002, 11 July 2002
259Lapras of LuxuryCanon18 Jul 2002, 18 July 2002
260Hatch Me If You CanCanon25 Jul 2002, 25 July 2002
261Entei at Your Own RiskCanon1 Aug 2002, 1 August 2002
262A Crowning AchievementFiller8 Aug 2002, 8 August 2002
263Here's Lookin' at You Elekid!Canon15 Aug 2002, 15 August 2002
264You're a Star, Larvitar!Canon22 Aug 2002, 22 August 2002
265Address Unown!Canon29 Aug 2002, 29 August 2002
266Mother of All BattlesCanon5 Sep 2002, 5 September 2002
267Pop Goes the SneaselCanon12 Sep 2002, 12 September 2002
268A Claim to Flame!Canon19 Sep 2002, 19 September 2002
269Love, Pokémon StyleCanon26 Sep 2002, 26 September 2002
270Tie One On!Canon3 Oct 2002, 3 October 2002
271The Ties That BindCanon10 Oct 2002, 10 October 2002
272Can't Beat the Heat!Canon17 Oct 2002, 17 October 2002
273Playing with FireCanon24 Oct 2002, 24 October 2002
274Johto Photo FinishCanon31 Oct 2002, 31 October 2002
275Gotta Catch Ya Later!Canon7 Nov 2002, 7 November 2002
276Hoenn Alone!Canon14 Nov 2002, 14 November 2002

FAQ

Pokemon filler questions

Quick answers to the questions people actually search.

Does Pokémon (1997) have filler episodes?

Yes. Pokémon (1997) has 79 pure filler episodes out of 276 classified episodes, or about 29% of the guide. Episodes marked Mixed contain canon material and are counted separately.

Which Pokémon (1997) episodes are filler?

The pure filler episodes are 8, 20, 34, 37–38, 41–42, 47, 54, 60, 65, 69–70, 74, 90–94, 98, 100, 102–103, 106, 111, 124–125, 127, 130, 135, 137, 139–141, 150–152, 155, 157–158, 164–166, 168–169, 172, 174–176, 179, 181–182, 186–188, 192–194, 197, 199–200, 204–205, 207–209, 213–214, 234–236, 241, 245–246, 248, 250, 252, 258, 262. Mixed episodes are listed separately because they contain some canon material.

Can I skip filler episodes in Pokémon (1997)?

Yes. Episodes marked Filler are safe to skip without losing the core story. Check Mixed episodes individually because they include some canon material.