Hidden Village/Anime

The Hidden Village appeared in Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village.

and stumbled across the Hidden Village by accident. They were trying to head to Vermilion City and had gotten lost. While on the way, fell off a bridge and was swept away by a river. Melanie rescued him, and she brought Ash and to the village.

Helping to protect the village was a, who Melanie said it volunteered to guard it. Although it meant well, the Bulbasaur was unintentionally causing all the Pokémon to stay in the village since it was so safe. After saving it from, Melanie asked Ash if he wanted Bulbasaur to come with him. Ash agreed, and captured the Bulbasaur.

After Ash and his friends left the village, it was never seen in the anime again.