Content guide
Usually fine — about 6+
Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E22, “Abra and the Psychic Showdown”, 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+. Continuing on their way to Saffron City, a mysterious girl appears in front of the group. They ask her for directions to Saffron City, but she runs away. Ash gives chase and runs straight off a cliff. After using Bulbasaur to rescue him, they discover that the little girl has lead them to Saffron City. After entering the city, they are greeted by two people as the millionth visitors to the city. The grand prize turns out to a trap by Team Rocket who have left them in a room with no exit, and are ready to leave with Pikachu. Before they can leave the little girl returns and saves them, and even brings them to the Saffron Gym. Ash heads inside, where he is ready to fight Sabrina for his fourth badge.
Across the episode we counted 1 flagged moments in 1 themes: Violence & injury (1). 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+Violence in kids animation.
Parents need to know that Pokémon: Indigo League S1 E22, "Abra and the Psychic 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 violence & injury (joke or passing mention, implied). Violence is mild but includes Please. I need your help. I've got to defeat Sabrina for the Marsh Badge. I have to.…. 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 E22:
- Please. I need your help. I've got to defeat Sabrina for the Marsh Badge. I have to. You've got to help me beat her. Please show me how. Ugh.
Watch With The Kids · Your kids — your rules! · Informal parent guidance, not an official rating.