Pokemon Season 1 Episode 81 - Friend and Foe Alike

⁣A twist of fate pits Ash and his new friend, Richie, against each
other in the fifth round of the Pokémon League Competition. Both are
determined to triumph, but who will emerge victorious? And, can their
friendship survive the struggle? Ash and Richie make a promise to each
other that because they're friends they will make this the best Pokémon
battle that they've ever had. Unfortunately, Team Rocket kidnaps Ash on
his way to the tournament and demands he give them Pikachu or he won't
make it to the battle at all. Ash is determined to keep his promise (and
his Pikachu), and have the best battle of his life!