Hrvatska verzija ovdje dodaje dozu humora. Kad profesor Oak opiše Pikachua kao "malo... drugačijeg", Ash u svojoj karakterističnoj drskosti uzvikuje: "Ma kakav god da je, ja ga uzimam!"
In Croatia, where Western pop culture trends sometimes arrived with a delay, the speed at which Pokémon took hold was unprecedented. The series taught children a new vocabulary: Vatreni (Fire-type), Vodeni (Water-type), Trainer (Trener). It introduced a competitive spirit through the video games, which were often played in English, making the TV show a crucial bridge for understanding the lore.
oversleeps on the day he is to receive his first Pokémon from Professor Oak