Content guide
Mild — okay from about 8+
Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E14, “Electric Shock Showdown”, scores 2/5 for violence, 1/5 for sex and 1/5 for language, for an overall kid-rating of 2/5 — Mild — okay from about 8+. Pokemon: Our heroes finally reach Vermilion City. They make their way to the Pokemon Center to refill their empty stomachs, but once there, they witness dozens of injured Pokemon being treated. Pikachu and Ash are alarmed to learn that all of these Pokemon were injured in battles with the Vermilion Gym Leader, Lt. Surge. Nonetheless, eager to earn a badge, Ash challenges Lt. Surge. Pikachu reluctantly enters the battle only to discover its opponent to be a Raichu, its evolved form. After a short battle Pikachu is overwhelmingly defeated. At the pokemon center Ash wonders what he can do to win. Nurse Joy presents him with a Thunder Stone which would evolve Pikachu into Raichu and make it more powerful. Now he must choose whether or not to evolve Pikachu just to beat one trainer.
Across the episode we counted 3 flagged moments in 2 themes: Violence & injury (1); Alcohol & drugs (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 8+Drinking, violence, mild violence in kids animation.
Parents need to know that Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E14, "Electric Shock Showdown", 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 alcohol & drugs (joke or passing mention, implied). Violence is mild but includes I enjoy playing with toys, but playtime's over. Raichu, mega punch!. Characters drink or talk about alcohol and drugs — You're right. The it's not worth stealing after all. We've wasted all this time. 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
Violence & injury 1 moment
How Violence & injury shows up in Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E14:
- I enjoy playing with toys, but playtime's over. Raichu, mega punch!
Alcohol & drugs 2 moments
How Alcohol & drugs shows up in Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E14:
- You're right. The it's not worth stealing after all. We've wasted all this time.
- Drat! We wasted this episode cheering the good guys.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.