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==Plot==
==Plot==
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<!--The historical beginning of the Unova League creates an adrenaline-pumping impact on both our heroes and the other competitors. The qualifying rounds begin, with [[Stephan]], [[Trip]], {{an|Bianca}} and all other rivals coming up with new strategies and oaths to beat their respective opponents. {{Ash}} is set to battle his long-term rival, Trip. They exchange looks of determination and confidence, as a prelude to their upcoming battle. Trip sends out {{TP|Trip|Serperior}}, while Ash, after a moments thinking, commands {{AP|Pikachu}} to face him.


The episode starts out with a flashback of {{Ash}} and [[Trip]] beginning their qualifying round battle of the [[Vertress Conference]] with {{an|Iris}}, [[TP|Iris|Axes]] and {{an|Cilan}} watching in the stands. Ash is using {{AP|Pikachu}}, and Trip is using [[TP|Trip|Serperior]]. Pikachu immediately takes a hard hit from Serperior's {{m|Dragon Tail}} and lands on the ground hard. Iris and Cilan then start worrying about Pikachu has taken so much damage from just one attack given Serperior's speed and power are both forces to be reckoned with. Ash encourages Pikachu to get up, and he slowly does, but falls right back into the same position after taking a hit from Serperior's {{m|Energy Ball}}. Serperior then launches a barrage of Dragon Tails, and with all the damage Pikachu has taken, he is not able to dodge all of them and gets hit again. Serperior immediately follows up with {{m|Wrap}}, squeezing Pikachu hard with his tail.
Ash starts with a {{m|Quick Attack}}, which is dodged by Serperior. Then, he makes a second attack using {{m|Iron Tail}}, which is countered by Serperior's {{m|Dragon Tail}}. The impact sends Pikachu out of the arena, and he crashes onto the boundary wall. An exhausted Pikachu tries to use {{m|Electro Ball}}, and it too is dodged. Ash is concerned and cornered. An {{m|Energy Ball}} nearly deflates Pikachu, as Serperior grabs him with his tail. Ash calls out for a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Serperior merely passes the electricity underground by burying his tail and using it as a lightning rod. Pikachu is half-conscious, and Ash seems to be at a dead end...-->
 
Iris and Cilan continue worrying about Pikachu since he has taken several hits and is probably close to the edge, but Ash is not willing to give in, so he commands a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. However, Serperior is then commanded by Trip to stick his tail into the ground. The ground absorbs the Thunderbolt's electricity and negates all damage, making Ash take on a surprised look. Trip then commands Serperior to squeeze Pikachu with even more force, and Pikachu's head turns blue making him look like he will faint at any second. Ash runs through a flashback of [[BW001|his]] [[BW010|last]] [[BW031|four]] [[BW092|battles]] with Trip and remembers that he lost three out of the four times, finally convincing himself that he cannot afford to lose to Trip again since his whole [[Unova]] journey will become a waste if he does.
 
In the next scene, {{an|Bianca}}, [[Virgil]] and {{un|Cameron}} are all shown to have won their qualifying round battles. [[Bianca's Emboar]] beats [[Mikael]]'s {{p|Watchog}} with a combination of {{m|Arm Thrust}} and {{m|Hammer Arm}}, Virgil's {{p|Vaporeon}} beats [[Ultimo]]'s {{p|Crustle}} with a {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and Cameron's {{p|Ferrothorn}} beats [[Kendrick]]'s {{p|Eelektross}} by firing a {{m|Pin Missile}} into its mouth.
 
The scene then switches back to Ash and Trip's battle, and Pikachu is still being Wrapped by Serperior. Cilan and Iris try to encourage Pikachu to do something by cheering him on, just as [[Stephan]], Bianca, and Cameron all greet them. They all immediately notice that Ash appears to be losing, and they all cheer Pikachu on. After much struggling, Pikachu eventually passes out. Knowing this is his chance, Trip commands Serperior to smash Pikachu into the ground. However, Pikachu regains consciousness in the process, just as Ash gets the idea that Pikachu can use {{m|Iron Tail}} to cushion his landing. He then commands this, and Pikachu pulls it off, freeing himself from Serperior's grasp. Pikachu then attempts to attack Serperior with the same Iron Tail, but Serperior overpowers him with a Dragon Tail. Feeling confident that he will emerge victorious, presumptuous Trip says "you've battled well, but it's over now" to Ash who responds negatively. Ash immediately comes up with an idea and immediately puts it into action. He commands Pikachu to use a combination of Iron Tail and {{m|Electro Ball}}, and Trip commands Serperior to intercept with Dragon Tail, and as both Pokémon execute their attacks, a huge explosion billows.
 
As the smoke clears, Pikachu looks extremely weak, but takes a quick look at Serperior and starts jumping for joy. After seeing this response from Ash and Pikachu, his confused look turns into a shocked one when he sees that his Serperior has been defeated. Everyone in the stands begins to go crazy, especially all of [[Ash's friends]] since Pikachu defeated such a strong Pokémon against all odds and gained Ash access to the next round. Ash then enters the [[Pokémon Center]] and sees Trip. He goes to ask him if he is leaving, and Trip points out that he still has a long way to go to defeat [[Alder]] if he doesn't go out and train. He and Ash then agree that they should both give it their all, and they shake on it as Trip leaves.
 
As day turns to night, Ash, Cilan, Stephan, and Cameron are all relaxing in the sauna room of their hotel and the three latters are all commending the former for battling like a champion against Trip. In the next scene, Pikachu and [[Ash's Oshawott]] are both relaxing in a hot tub. [[Cameron's Riolu]] comes along and splashes Oshawott and Pikachu with hot water upon entering the tub, making the it and the latter start having a splash fight. However, Riolu takes it a bit too far and provokes Pikachu to use Thunderbolt. Riolu quickly gets out of the water, but Oshawott gets hit by the electricity and becomes badly injured. Ash, Cameron and Stephan hear Oshawott's cry and run into the other room to see what happened. They then see Oshawott badly injured and unresponsive and wonder what went on.
 
The next day, the main event of the Vertress Conference begins, and the two sides (Bianca and Cameron) get ready to start their battle. Ash, Iris, Cilan, Stephan, and Virgil are all watching in the stands and are conflicted since they are watching a battle between two of their friends and don't know who to cheer for. Cameron doesn't know which of his Pokémon to start with, so he smacks himself with his headband to give himself an idea. After, he sends out his {{p|Samurott}}. In response to this, Bianca chooses {{p|Escavalier}}.
 
Samurott starts off with a {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, but Escavalier dodges and uses {{m|Iron Defense}}. Samurott tries for another Hydro Cannon, but Escavalier does the same thing: dodging and using Iron Defense. Samurott then uses a {{m|Razor Shell}}, but Escavalier yet again dodges and uses Iron Defense. Everyone watching in the stands becomes confused at this since Bianca can't win with defense alone. However, Bianca does finally take offense and have Escavalier use {{m|Fury Attack}}. However, Samurott demonstrates ''her'' defensive skills and counters with Razor Shell, finally striking Escavalier on the head. However, it appears to have taken minor damage given its maxed-out defense. Cameron begins worrying that Escavalier's defense will be too tough to beat, so he again smacks himself with his headband for an idea. He then comes up with one, and has Samurott use a double Razor Shell. Escavalier dodges the first one but takes a direct hit from the second one and begins shivering.
 
After a short while, despite having maxed out its defense, Escavalier faints. Cameron praises Samurott for breaking through a tough barrier as Bianca recalls Escavalier and immediately sends out her Emboar. Iris becomes surprised at this since {{type|Fire}}s like Emboar are weak to {{type|Water}}s like Samurott.
 
Cameron has Samurott use a combination of {{m|Aqua Jet}} and Hydro Cannon, which both land and cause Emboar massive damage. Ash then looks disappointed since he wanted to see Cameron's Riolu in action, but most likely won't since Samurott is very close to defeating Emboar at this point. However, Emboar is commanded by Bianca to use {{m|Attract}}, and Samurott becomes [[Infatuation|infatuated]] right on cue. Knowing this is her chance, Bianca has Emboar go in for a combination of Arm Thrust and Hammer Arm, which both land, knocking Samurott out despite the type advantage.
 
Everyone in the stands becomes impressed that Emboar was able to beat a Water-type, and Bianca praises him for the same reason. Cameron recalls Samurott and picks Riolu as his second Pokémon. Ash is no longer disappointed now that he gets to see Riolu battle, and Bianca initially has a hard time working up the nerve to battle a Pokémon as adorable as Riolu. However, she pulls herself together and gets ready to finish it.
 
Bianca commands an Arm Thrust, but Cameron commands Riolu to dodge. Emboar then goes in for a Hammer Arm, but Riolu shuts Emboar's attack off with {{m|Circle Throw}}, and everyone watching the battle becomes impressed at Riolu's battling skills. Emboar gets up, but is immediately hit by two of Riolu's {{m|Force Palm}}s in a row, landing on his stomach. However, this gave him an opening to grab Riolu's leg and chuck him across the battlefield. After recovering, Riolu dodges Emboar's {{m|Flamethrower}} and uses {{m|Copycat}}. After completing this, Riolu fired Emboar's Flamethrower right back at him. As Emboar is beginning to look like he's on the brink of defeat, Cameron commands Riolu to use {{m|Vacuum Wave}}, which lands and creates a violent explosion. As the smoke clears, Emboar is revealed to have fainted, making Cameron the winner of this battle.
 
Bianca recalls her Emboar and starts to cry because of her loss as Cameron and Riolu are jumping for joy because of their victory. Everyone in the stands commends the two for a great battle as Ash informs Pikachu that they will both beat Cameron when it comes time for them to battle. The episode ends here.


==Major events==
==Major events==

Revision as of 21:35, 18 January 2014

← BW102 : Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!
Best Wishes series
BW104 : Mission: Defeat Your Rival! →
Curtain Up, Unova League!
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BW103   EP760
開幕イッシュリーグ・ヒガキ大会！サトシ対シューティー！！
The Isshu League Higaki Conference Gets Underway! Satoshi VS Shooty!!
First broadcast
Japan November 22, 2012
United States March 9, 2013
English themes
Opening It's Always You and Me
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening やじるしになって！
Ending みてみて☆こっちっち
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 大橋志吉 Yukiyoshi Ōhashi
Storyboard 西田健一 Ken'ichi Nishida
Assistant director 西田健一 Ken'ichi Nishida
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
No additional credits are available at this time.

Curtain Up, Unova League! (Japanese: 開幕イッシュリーグ・ヒガキ大会！サトシ対シューティー！！ The Isshu League Higaki Conference Gets Underway! Satoshi VS Shooty!!) is the 103rd episode of the Best Wishes series, and the 760th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on November 22, 2012 and in the United States on March 9, 2013.

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Blurb

Our heroes have finally arrived in Vertress City, home of the Unova League, and Ash’s excitement is at a fever pitch! While they’re in the midst of marveling at the massive Unova League stadium, the familiar faces of several Trainers begin rolling into town with their own plans to compete—and to Ash’s dismay, Bianca’s entrance is as dramatic as ever.

Ash, Trip, Stephan, Bianca, and new friend Virgil (from the Pokémon Rescue Squad) are all raring to go—as is Cameron, who’s been camping out for three days in a tent with his Riolu to make sure he wouldn’t be late! However, no one told him he needed to register for the tournament, so Ash rushes his absent-minded friend over to Nurse Joy—mere moments after registration has closed. Fortunately for Cameron, Nurse Joy takes pity on him and lets him register anyway.

The next morning, it’s time to get started! Freddy the Scoop drops in by parachute to call the action, and starts out by announcing the rules: before the main event begins, Trainers have to get through the qualifying rounds, where they can only use one Pokémon each. Stephan wins his first match easily. Virgil and Bianca are struggling against their opponents—and Ash is paired up against his very first Unova rival: Trip!

Trip calls out his super-speedy Serperior, who handed Ash his defeat in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup finals. This time, rather than relying on Pignite’s type advantage, Ash has chosen Pikachu to kick off his Unova League experience! But even Pikachu’s Quick Attack isn’t fast enough to hit Serperior, who dodges every move with serpentine skill. Finally, Trip has Serperior strike back with Dragon Tail—and it’s a direct hit! Will Ash and Pikachu be knocked out of the Unova League before they even get to the main event?

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