: After Team Rocket refuses to hand over the badge, Togepi accidentally triggers an explosion that sends them flying. Jessie drops the Earth Badge as they blast off, and Ash recovers it just before the gym building collapses. Key Trivia
: This is the first time Giovanni's face is shown fully without being hidden in shadows. Pokemon Episode 63 Analysis: The Battle for the Badge 63 : The Battle of the Badge
: The episode title is a play on the real-world "Battle of the Bulge" from World War II. : After Team Rocket refuses to hand over
: Gary reveals he already has ten badges, despite only eight being needed for the league, suggesting Kanto has more than eight total gyms. Pokemon Episode 63 Analysis: The Battle for the
: An emergency forces Giovanni to leave the gym, and he leaves Jessie, James, and Meowth in charge as substitute Gym Leaders. They use Giovanni's Pokémon—including Rhydon, Kingler, and Machamp—to battle Ash.