Fair rating?Pokémon· Season 5 · Episode 45
Better Eight Than Never
Ash's battle with Claire begins right away and Ash uses Snorlax, Pikachu and Charizard. Meanwhile, Team Rocket dig underground to get back the Dragon Fang but end up meeting Charla. Ash wins his 8th gym badge and is allowed to enter the Johto League as Leeza, Charla and Ash's Charizard fly off.
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#3In Season 5of 65 rated episodes
#5All-timeof 344 rated episodes
+0.6vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.9
2003First airedJune 21, 2003
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