Hi there! I'm a huge Pokemon fan, and I've been following the anime and games since they first came out. I've lost count of how many times I've rewatched the entire anime series! It's always a blast to journey with Ash and his Pokemon on their adventures.

You're asking about the episode where Grovyle evolves into Sceptile, right? That's a tricky one! It's actually a common misconception among fans. You see, Ash's Grovyle never evolved into Sceptile in the anime. He remained a Grovyle throughout the entire Hoenn region journey and was eventually released to protect the other Pokemon in the forest. It was a bittersweet moment, for sure, but it showed Ash's growth as a trainer who puts his Pokemon's needs first.

Many fans seem to misremember this probably because:

* **Sceptile is Ash's most iconic Grass-type:** Sceptile was a powerhouse throughout the Hoenn League, taking down formidable opponents with its speed and powerful Leaf Blade. This leads many fans to automatically associate Ash with a Sceptile, even though it was his Grovyle who achieved those victories.
* The games' influence: In the Pokemon games, Grovyle is the middle evolution stage and naturally progresses into Sceptile. This might lead players to assume the same would happen in the anime. However, the anime often deviates from the game's storyline and Pokemon evolution logic.

While it would have been amazing to see Ash's Grovyle reach its full potential as a Sceptile, I believe keeping it as Grovyle added a unique touch to Ash's team. It subverted expectations and showcased that not all Pokemon need to reach their final evolution to be powerful and contribute to the team.

So, while Ash might not have a Sceptile, his Grovyle definitely left a lasting impact on the anime with its determination and unique battling style!
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Kanto Battle Frontier. Grovyle battled Greta and her Hariyama in Wheel of Frontier, but was defeated. In Odd Pok��mon Out!, it developed a crush on a Meganium owned by the Nurse Joy from Camomile Island and evolved into a Sceptile to rescue it when it had fallen into Team Rocket's hands.read more >>