Content guide
Usually fine — about 6+
Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E5, “Showdown in Pewter City”, scores 1/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 1/5 — Usually fine — about 6+. Pokemon: Ash and Misty have arrived in Pewter City. A rock-seller name Flint approaches them and attempts to sell them some rocks. At the pokemon center he learns of the pokemon league and decides to start collecting badges. He heads for the gym and is easily overpowered by Gym Leader Brock. Flint, who happens to be Brock's dad, helps Ash train Pikachu and Ash heads back for a rematch.
Across the episode we counted 3 flagged moments in 2 themes: Sex & hookups (1); Violence & injury (2). Every moment below is either a direct quote from the episode transcript or a short description of what happens on screen, so you can decide before you press play.
Parents need to know
Age 6+Sex talk, violence in kids animation.
Parents need to know that Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E5, "Showdown in Pewter City", is a kids animation episode. The series is known for season 1 (Kanto) only — not every spin-off. Scores low: the strongest thing we found is sex & hookups (moderate, implied). Violence is mild but includes Of course I do. As soon as Pikachu and my other Pokémon are better, I'll have no…. Sexual content is mild but includes I have another idea. Pikachu is all hooked up. Every flagged moment below is a direct quote from the transcript or a short description of what happens on screen.
Watch for — every moment, theme by theme
Sex & hookups 1 moment
How Sex & hookups shows up in Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E5:
- I have another idea. Pikachu is all hooked up.
Violence & injury 2 moments
How Violence & injury shows up in Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E5:
- Of course I do. As soon as Pikachu and my other Pokémon are better, I'll have no problem. Take me to this Brock's Gym. I'll beat him!
- You'll beat him, heh.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.