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While Ash is horrified and tries to "rescue" the Pokémon, Brock and Misty observe that the Pokémon are in peak health and remarkably loyal to A.J. . They realize that A.J.’s strictness is matched by deep care; he personally prepares specialized food for each of them.

The episode highlights A.J.’s controversial "Training from Hell" methods: Pokemon_Ep_008_ITA.mp4

: A.J. forces his Sandshrew, a Ground-type, to jump into a swimming pool to overcome its natural weakness to water. While Ash is horrified and tries to "rescue"

: His Pokémon wear heavy resistance harnesses (similar to a Macho Brace) to build extreme muscle. The episode highlights A

After winning ten consecutive battles on his way to Vermilion City , Ash becomes overconfident, even boasting to Misty and Brock that he is "unbeatable". His ego leads him to an unofficial gym run by , a tough trainer with a staggering 98-win streak . A Brutal Lesson in Training

: He uses a whip to command his Pokémon, which leads Ash to believe A.J. is abusive. Conflict and Clarity

A.J. then battles Team Rocket, and Sandshrew uses the powerful move to defeat them, securing A.J.’s 100th win . Having reached his goal, A.J. closes his unofficial gym to finally travel and collect official league badges, parting ways with Ash as a respectful rival. EP008 - The Path to the Pokémon League - Bulbapedia