A New Team Member

A New Team Member is the sixth episode of the Kanto arc of Pokémon Tricolor. It is the sixth episode of the series overall.

Summary
Thanks to Adrian’s encouragement, Leo ventures out into Route 22 to find a new Pokémon to add to his team.

Plot
The episode opens where the last one left off, with Leo deciding that Adrian’s advice is good. Leo then sets off into Route 22 to find the new team member that Adrian told him he should catch. He runs into a Geodude, but decides that it’s not exactly what he wants.

The next Pokémon Leo encounters is a wild Dratini. After a bit of consideration, Leo decides not to catch it despite knowing it will evolve into something really strong.

As Leo continues onward on his path, he is attacked by a wild Tauros, but when he is cornered, a surprise Ice Beam freezes it. Leo looks behind him to see a wild Jynx. Leo stands considering a bit, and asks the Jynx if it wants to come along on his journey. Jynx quickly replies but saying its name cheerfully, which Leo interprets as a "yes". Leo throws a PokéBall at Jynx, and it stays inside. Leo happily exclaims that he has acquired a new member of his party.

Leo quickly runs back to Adrian and challenges him to a battle. Adrian sends out his Squirtle, and Bulbasaur actually manages to take it down with a few Vine Whips. Leo thinks he’s won, but Adrian sends out his Weepinbel, that Leo didn’t know about beforehand. Leo seizes the opportunity and sends out Jynx. Due to its advantageous typing, Jynx wins Leo the battle.

Returning

 * Leo Maxwell
 * Adrian Fulbright
 * Leo’s Bulbasaur
 * Adrian’s Squirtle

Debut

 * Wild Geodude
 * Wild Dratini
 * Wild Tauros
 * Leo’s Jynx (captured this episode)
 * Adrian’s Weepinbel (captured prior to this episode)