Fair rating?Pokémon· Season 4 · Episode 21
The Grass Route
On the way to Ecruteak, Ash and friends are caught by the sight of a Skiploom racing by. They follow it, and encounter its trainer, Ephram. He and his Skiploom are training for the upcoming annual Grass-Type tournament, a contest for Grass Pokemon only. Confident he can win any "local" tournament, Ash decides he and Bulbasaur will enter as well. Ephram and his Skiploom train hard as the tournament quickly approaches. However, Ash doesn't think it is necessary for someone of his Pokemon prowess to prepare. The next day the tournament starts, and with two mystery trainers in the competition, who will emerge victorious?
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#6In Season 4of 52 rated episodes
#124All-timeof 344 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.8
2000First airedDecember 21, 2000
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