" The Battle of the Badge " (Season 1, Episode 63) is a major milestone in the Pokémon series, marking the moment Ash Ketchum secures his eighth Kanto gym badge to qualify for the Indigo League. This episode is widely remembered for debuting the mysterious Mewtwo in the anime and featuring a rare battle where Team Rocket takes over as temporary Gym Leaders.
: Gary reveals he already has ten badges, despite only eight being needed for the league, suggesting Kanto has more than eight total gyms. 63 : The Battle of the Badge
: The episode title is a play on the real-world "Battle of the Bulge" from World War II. " The Battle of the Badge " (Season