Ep 19. The Ghost of Maiden's Peak

Ash, Misty, and Brock make their way to Maiden's Peak, where a legend tells of a beautiful maiden who waited for her lover to return from the war, but he never came back. Heartbroken, she died and her spirit has been haunting the area ever since.

As they explore the area, they stumble upon a festival celebrating the legendary maiden. Here, they meet an old man named Ghastly who informs them of the legend and warns them to beware of the ghost that haunts the area. But Ash, being the adventurous type, ignores the warning and goes off on his own, only to be separated from his friends and encounter the ghostly maiden herself.

Meanwhile, Misty and Brock continue to explore the festival, where they meet a young girl named Lily. She tells them the story of how the maiden's ghost has been known to lure young men to their doom, and warns them to be careful.

As Ash tries to escape the ghost, he stumbles upon a hidden cave where he meets a mysterious woman named Duplica. She claims to be a master of disguise and agrees to help Ash escape the ghost and reunite with his friends. But as they make their way back to the festival, it becomes clear that Duplica may have her own motives for helping them.

Back at the festival, Misty and Brock become suspicious of Lily, who seems to know more about the legend than she lets on. When they confront her, she reveals that she is actually the ghost of the maiden herself, who has been cursed to haunt the area until she can be reunited with her lover.

As the ghost of the maiden begins to grow stronger, Ash and Duplica arrive just in time to help Misty and Brock break the curse and reunite the ghost with her lover, finally allowing her to rest in peace.

Overall, "The Ghost of Maiden's Peak" is a spooky and emotional episode that explores themes of lost love and the power of legends and curses. With its memorable characters and haunting atmosphere, it's a must-watch for any fan of the Pokemon series.