After the battle, Ash and Pikachu see a mysterious, shimmering golden bird flying toward a rainbow. This Pokémon was later revealed to be Ho-Oh , a legendary Pokémon that had not yet been officially introduced in the games at that time. Deep Guide Details
The sighting of Ho-Oh at the end of the episode is often interpreted as a symbol of Ash's "eternal youth" or his destiny to become a Pokémon Master. Where to Watch Pokemon ep 1.mp4
Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and produced by OLM Inc.. Voice Cast: After the battle, Ash and Pikachu see a
Seeing Pikachu wounded and exhausted, Ash risks his own life to protect it from the flock. Touched by this sacrifice, Pikachu summons its remaining energy to unleash a massive Thunderbolt, defeating the Spearow. Where to Watch Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and
Ash attempts to catch a Pidgey without Pikachu's help but fails repeatedly. In frustration, he throws a rock at what he thinks is another Pidgey, but it turns out to be an aggressive Spearow .
Veronica Taylor (English Dub) / Rica Matsumoto (Japanese). Pikachu: Ikue Ōtani (both versions).
Rodger Parsons (English) / Unshō Ishizuka (Japanese).