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Pokémon · Season 8

Pokémon season 8 episode 36: Shocks and Bonds (1)

Aired 12 May 200523 minRated TV-Y

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Where to watch Pokémon Season 8 in Australia

Pokémon season 8 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show) and free on ABC iView.

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What happens in “Shocks and Bonds (1)”

Ash has made it through the qualifying rounds, but now he faces an impressive Trainer named Katie in a full battle, where both of them will use all six of their Pokémon!

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 36 of 53 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 35 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.

More from Pokémon Season 8

Previous · S08E35From Brags to Riches5 May 2005
S08E37Next · S08E37A Judgment Brawl (2)19 May 2005
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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.