Lapras

Upon their arrival to the Orange Islands, Ash and Misty stumble upon a group of mean-spirited kids taunting a young Lapras. It turns out that the baby Lapras was separated from its family. Ash and Misty come to Lapras' aid, and a Pokemon battle ensues. After some harrowing adventures with Ash, Misty, Tracey Sketchit and the terrible Team Rocket, Lapras lets Ash catch it and a new friendship is made.