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pokemon season 1 episode 35 with English subtitle.

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Pokémon Season 1, Episode 35 ("The Legend of Dratini"): This episode was banned outside of Japan and never officially aired in most countries due to the presence of firearms being pointed at Ash and the gang, making it one of the most controversial Pokémon episodes. Plot Summary: Ash, Misty, and Brock arrive at the Safari Zone, eager to catch rare Pokémon. They meet Kaiser, the warden of the Safari Zone, who is very strict and carries a gun to protect the area. He tells them about the legendary Dratini, a rare Dragon-type Pokémon that once appeared in the Safari Zone years ago. While Ash and his friends try to catch Pokémon under strict Safari Zone rules, Team Rocket hatches a plan to capture Dratini for themselves. They force Kaiser to lead them to Dratini’s habitat, causing chaos in the process. In the climax, a Dragonair, the evolved form of Dratini, emerges and protects its home from Team Rocket’s attack. Ash and the gang are amazed to witness such a rare and powerful Pokémon. In the end, Dratini and Dragonair remain hidden in the Safari Zone, ensuring their safety. Why Was It Banned? The episode featured multiple gun scenes, including the Safari Zone warden pointing his gun at Ash and Team Rocket. Due to concerns about gun violence in children's programming, the episode was never officially released outside of Japan. Because of this, The Legend of Dratini remains one of the most elusive episodes of the Pokémon series, with many fans only knowing about it through summaries, screenshots, and unofficial sources.
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