The English version of Pokémon: Indigo League contained 80 episodes.
Indigo League is the English name for the first season of the Pokémon animated series. It originally aired in Japan from April 1, 1997, to January 21, 1999, and follows Ash Ketchum’s journey through the Kanto region as he earns Gym Badges and competes in the Pokémon League.
The Japanese version is commonly listed as having 82 episodes, while the English version has 80. The difference reflects localization and broadcast history, including episodes that were skipped or handled differently in English-language releases.
This count is also separate from the broader early anime era sometimes called Pokémon: The Beginning, which includes later material beyond the first season. “Indigo League” specifically refers to the first English season, not every episode set in Kanto.