Pokг©mon: Season — 2

Ash catches his powerful Snorlax on the Seven Grapefruit Islands. Cultural Impact & Legacy

Team Rocket (Jessie, James, and Meowth) continues their persistent attempts to steal Ash's Pikachu. Major Milestones: PokГ©mon: Season 2

Ash defeats the Orange Crew Supreme Champion, Drake, to win the Orange League Trophy. Ash catches his powerful Snorlax on the Seven

This season is notable for being the first "filler" arc—content created for the anime that was not based on the primary video games ( Red , Blue , and Yellow ). It served as a bridge between the Kanto region and the introduction of the Johto region in Season 3. This season is notable for being the first

Water-type specialist and Ash's long-time traveling companion.

The season traditionally consists of 36 episodes (Episodes 81–116). Protagonists:

Additionally, a modern stop-motion series titled has its own Season 2 slated for release on Netflix on September 4, 2025.