Bugsy/Anime

and visited the Azalea Gym in Gettin' the Bugs Out. When they first entered the facility, it appeared to be empty, but 's screams after coming face-to-face with several Bug Pokémon alerted Bugsy to their presence. Being a passionate Bug-type expert, Bugsy was quick to criticize Misty for her ignorance towards them. Despite his harsh language, and his friends quickly recognized Bugsy's expertise in all Bug Pokémon.

After helping Bugsy out of a tree, Ash's Gym challenge began. Bugsy first sent out his against Ash's Cyndaquil. Ash soon recalled Cyndaquil after it became too exhausted and went on to defeat Spinarak with his. In the second round, Bugsy's defeated Chikorita, but  was able to land a close-range  and beat Metapod. Bugsy was surprised by Ash's performance and sent out his faithful. Scyther's blinding speed overwhelmed and defeated Pikachu. Later, Cyndaquil's blazing was able to overcome Scyther's  and earn Ash his second Johto League Badge, the.

Bugsy appeared in Born to Be a Winner, the opening for Pokémon: Johto League Champions. He also appeared in a flashback in Why? Wynaut!.