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The Flame Pokémon-athon! is the 33rd episode of Pokémon the Series. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 11, 1997 and in the United States on October 21, 1998.

Plot[]

The group arrive at the Laramie Ranch where a family of ranchers, with their daughter, Lara and her Ponyta, prepares for an annual Pokémon race. Ash takes over as Ponyta's rider when Lara gets her arm injured due to Team Rocket's interference. Then, Team Rocket helps a rival competitor called Dario to win the race by setting up traps for other participants. As the race continues, however, Ponyta evolves into Rapidash and wins the race.

Home video releases[]

VHS
  • Pokémon: The Great Race
DVD
  • Pokémon: The Great Race
  • Pokémon Indigo League: Volume 2
  • Pokémon Elements, Volume 2: Fire

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