Episode 81— Friend and Foe Alike
Aired January 14, 1999 · 23 min

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A twist of fate pits Ash and his new friend, Richie, against each other in the fifth round of the Pokémon League Competition. Both are determined to triumph, but who will emerge victorious? And, can their friendship survive the struggle?
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