In Pallet Town, a young girl begins her Pokémon journey on the same day as Ash Ketchum. After arriving late to Professor Oak’s lab, the original starter Pokémon are already taken. Ash receives a stubborn Pikachu, while she receives an Eevee. The two begin traveling together across Kanto, though things are awkward at first. Along their journey they battle many trainers, collect gym badges, and are constantly harassed by Jessie, James, and Meowth. After defeating Brock and Misty, both of them joi