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'''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 {{tt|Isshu|Unova}} League {{tt|Higaki|Vertress}} Conference Gets Underway! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shooty|Trip}}!!'') is the 103rd episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 760th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 22, 2012 and is scheduled to air in the United States on March 9, 2013.
 
'''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 {{tt|Isshu|Unova}} League {{tt|Higaki|Vertress}} Conference Gets Underway! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shooty|Trip}}!!'') is the 103rd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', 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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==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
{{incomplete synopsis}}
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<i>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.
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 it.


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 it 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 it with its tail. Ash calls out for a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Serperior merely passes the electricity underground by burying its tail and using it as a lightning rod. Pikachu is half-conscious, and it seems to be at a dead end.
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.


Ash yells to it, and all the memories of his previous battles come on his mind. Ash quickly hatches a new plan. As Pikachu's tail was outside of Serperior's grip, he commands an Iron Tail which allows it to break free. Once more, the attack is repeated, but Serperior's Dragon Tail once again causes Pikachu to flinch. Ash, to Trip's sheer astonishment, orders Pikachu to gather electricity on its tail and it uses a unique Electro Ball and Iron Tail combo. Serperior counters with Dragon Tail, and a large explosion occurs.
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!


When the smoke clears, Pikachu collapses onto the ground, but manages to stand up within a few seconds with faltering steps. Serperior, however, is unconscious, and Trip has been defeated. Their rivalry ends, and friendship blooms its first bud.
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?</i>


Stephan defeats [[Raul]], and advances to the second round. Bianca also makes it through. With nail-biting suspense and effervescent excitement, Ash waits for his next battle,with Stephan as his opponent.
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} finally arrive in [[Vertress City]] for the upcoming [[Vertress Conference]], and soon spot the network of battle stadiums. In her rush to register, {{an|Bianca}} knocks Ash into a fountain. She apologizes for again bowling Ash over, and soon another familiar face, [[Stephan]] greets the group. Stephan is pleasantly surprised that Ash finally said his name correctly, though his enthusiasm leaves everyone perplexed. While catching up with Stephan and Bianca, Ash sees a helicopter flying overhead with [[Virgil]], [[Davy]], and Virgil's {{p|Eevee}}. Ash, {{an|Iris}}, and {{an|Cilan}} run over to Virgil excitedly and they explain to the others that Virgil is one of the agents in the Pokémon Rescue Squad and that he works with the evolved forms of Eevee. As Ash and his friends prepare to register for the League they come across [[Trip]], who's a lot nicer than before which both Cilan and Iris notice. Trip hopes to battle his [[rival]] and advises Ash not to lose too early.
 
After registering, Ash and his friends start going to their hotel but stop when they see a tent which belongs to old friend {{un|Cameron}} and his {{TP|Cameron|Riolu}}. Cameron reveals that he'd been camping out for three entire days but he hasn't registered. Panic sets in as announcement informs everyone that the registration period has closed. Ash grabs Cameron and drags him to registration area where they both beg [[Nurse Joy]] to let Cameron enter. Nurse Joy agrees to accept Cameron, and he registers himself for the League. Outside Cameron reveals he brought a secret weapon with him that he's going to use when he competes, which really excites Ash. With everyone now registered, Ash and his friends head back to their hotel to relax. While everyone enjoys some food, Ash and Stephan both have lots of food on their plates. Next, Stephan and Cameron relax in the sauna, or at least Stephan does, while Cameron becomes extremely uncomfortable by the humidity. Ash later receives {{AP|Palpitoad}} from [[Professor Juniper]], who wishes him luck in the Conference.  
 
Later on that night, Iris and Cilan are both fast asleep, but Ash is too excited he can't sleep, and {{AP|Pikachu}} also wakes up due to Ash not being able to sleep. Ash and Pikachu get out of bed and look out the window which has a perfect view of the stadium. Ash flashes backs to all of his previous [[Gym]] battles and says he's going to win the Unova League for all the [[Gym Leader]]s that helped him get there. Iris wakes up and tells Ash to go to sleep because he needs his rest so he climbs back into bed and goes to sleep.
 
The next morning all the participating {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and a giant crowd gather in the main stadium for the Vertress Conference opening ceremony. [[Freddy O'Martian]] makes a big entrance when he skydives from a helicopter, [[Officer Jenny]] lights the torch, and a flock of {{p|Pidove}} fly overhead as the Unova League gets underway. Stephan and Bianca find their match-ups for the qualifying rounds and are determined to win. Ash looks to see who he's matched with, and he and Pikachu are both shocked when they find out Ash is facing off against Trip right off the bat.
 
The first match on the green field is Stephan and his {{p|Zebstrika}} battling [[Radley]] and his {{p|Braviary}}. Zebstrika dodges a series of attack, but is eventually struck by an {{m|Air Slash}}. Radley prepares to zero in on his opponent, but Zebstrika retaliates with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. Stephan and Zebstrika win the match with an extremely powerful {{m|Giga Impact}}. The next battle is Bianca and {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}} against [[Mikael]] and his {{p|Watchog}}. Emboar dodges a {{m|Hidden Power}}, and replies with an effective {{m|Flamethrower}}. Watchog stand to its feet again, and charges for a {{m|Crunch}} attack. However, Biance has Emboar keep it at bay with an {{m|Arm Thrust}}.
 
Later, Virgil and {{p|Vaporeon}} take on [[Ultimo]] and his {{p|Crustle}}. Vaporeon lands a {{m|Shadow Ball}}, and then narrowly evades an oncoming {{m|X-Scissor}} attack. Vaporeon's {{m|Hydro Pump}} and Crustle's {{m|Rock Wrecker}} collide with one another creating a beautiful rainbow. Next, Virgil instructs Vaporeon to use {{m|Aurora Beam}} which shocks Ultimo and his Crustle and also knocks Crustle down. For his first match, Cameron calls on his {{p|Ferrothorn}} to battle [[Kendrick]] and {{p|Eelektross}}. Ferrothorn gets hit twice with {{m|Crush Claw}}, but Ferrothorn and Cameron still managed to push on and continue battling. Ferrothorn evades a Thunderbolt, though Eelektross steps aside to make Cameron's {{m|Metal Claw}} attacks miss. Kendrick calls for another Crush Claw, knocking Ferrothorn to the field. Kendrick smirks, confident that his victory is guaranteed.
 
In the third battle on the green field, Ash versus Trip. Trip chooses his powerful and speedy {{TP|Trip|Serperior}}. Ash selects Pikachu because he'd already planned to start off by using him first, though this tactic worries Iris and Cilan who are aware that {{t|Electric}} types aren't that effective against {{t|Grass}} types. Ash tells Trip that Pikachu's just as fast as Serperior and attempts to demonstrate by having Pikachu use {{m|Quick Attack}} on Serperior. Just before the Quick Attack hits Serperior, he dodges it and then Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Iron Tail}} which Serperior dodges yet again with his incredible speed. This time, Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Electro Ball}} which Serperior evades as well. Trip finally makes a move, and calls for a {{m|Dragon Tail}}, which lashes Pikachu and knocks him down. Trip confidently looks on while Ash is left stunned by the ferocity of the attack and Pikachu tries to recover from the attack.


==Major events==
==Major events==
[[File:Vertress Conference Trainers.png|thumb|220px|The [[Vertress Conference]] first round matchups]]
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* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Vertress City]], where the [[Vertress Conference]] begins.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Vertress City]], where the [[Vertress Conference]] begins.
* Ash, [[Trip]], {{an|Bianca}}, {{un|Cameron}}, [[Stephan]], and [[Virgil]] enter the Vertress Conference.
* Ash, [[Trip]], {{an|Bianca}}, {{un|Cameron}}, [[Stephan]], and [[Virgil]] enter the Vertress Conference, with all of them having earned the eight required [[Badge]]s.
* Stephan defeats [[Raul]] in his first round battle, qualifying him for the next round.
* Bianca and Stephan meet Cameron for the first time.
* Bianca, Virgil, and Cameron begin their first round battles.
* Ash decides to use only his current [[party]] Pokémon in the tournament instead of using any of his Pokémon at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
* Stephan defeats [[Radley]] in his first round battle, qualifying him for the next round.
* Bianca, Virgil, and Cameron begin their first round battles against [[Mikael]], [[Ultimo]], and [[Kendrick]], respectively.
* Ash begins his battle against Trip.
* Ash begins his battle against Trip.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Russet]]
* [[Mikael]]
* [[Ultimo]]
* [[Kendrick]]
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
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==Characters==
==Characters==
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===Humans===
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
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* {{un|Cameron}}
* {{un|Cameron}}
* [[Virgil]]
* [[Virgil]]
* [[Davey]]
* [[Chili]] (flashback)
* [[Chili]] (flashback)
* [[Cress]] (flashback)
* [[Cress]] (flashback)
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* [[Roxie]] (flashback)
* [[Roxie]] (flashback)
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]
* [[Davy]]
* [[Katharine]]
* [[Katharine]]
* [[Dino]]
* [[Dino]]
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* [[Manning]]
* [[Manning]]
* [[Kenton]]
* [[Kenton]]
* [[Imotarō]]
* [[Russet]]
* [[Raul]]
* [[Radley]]
* {{un|Michael}}
* [[Mikael]]
* [[Ultimo]]
* [[Ultimo]]
* [[Kenō]]
* [[Kendrick]]
* Trainers
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:Dare da BW103.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
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[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Ferrothorn}} ''(US and international)'' {{p|Audino}} ''(Japan)''
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* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Unfezant}} ({{OP|Ash|Unfezant}}; female; flashback)
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}}; flashback)
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}}; flashback)
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}}; flashback)
* {{p|Krokorok}} ({{OP|Ash|Krookodile}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}}; flashback)
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Serperior}} ({{OP|Trip|Serperior}})
* {{p|Serperior}} ({{OP|Trip|Serperior}})
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* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Braviary}} ([[Raul]]'s)  
* {{p|Jolteon}} ([[Virgil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Watchog}} ({{un|Michael}}'s)  
* {{p|Flareon}} ([[Virgil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Espeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Virgil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Leafeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Glaceon}} ([[Virgil]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Braviary}} ([[Radley]]'s)
* {{p|Watchog}} ([[Mikael]]'s)  
* {{p|Crustle}} ([[Ultimo]]'s)  
* {{p|Crustle}} ([[Ultimo]]'s)  
* {{p|Eelektross}} ([[Kenō]]'s)
* {{p|Eelektross}} ([[Kendrick]]'s)
* {{p|Klinklang}} ([[Davy]]'s)
* {{p|Pansear}} ({{OP|Chili|Pansear}}; flashback)
* {{p|Panpour}} ({{OP|Cress|Panpour}}; flashback)
* {{p|Herdier}} ([[Lenora]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Leavanny}} ([[Burgh]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Tynamo}} ([[Elesa]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Clay|Excadrill}}; flashback)
* {{p|Swanna}} ({{OP|Skyla|Swanna}}; flashback)
* {{p|Beartic}} ([[Brycen]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Garbodor}} ([[Roxie]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Rattata}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Rattata}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cubchoo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cubchoo}} (Trainer's)
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* {{p|Gothita}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gothita}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)
* {{p|Klinklang}}
====Pokémon seen in flashbacks====
* {{p|Unfezant}} ({{OP|Ash|Unfezant}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Tepig}})
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})
* {{p|Krokorok}} ({{OP|Ash|Krokorok}})
* {{p|Jolteon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Flareon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Espeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Leafeon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Glaceon}} ([[Virgil]]'s)
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})
* {{p|Pansear}} ({{OP|Chili|Pansear}})
* {{p|Panpour}} ([[Cress]]'s)
* {{p|Herdier}} ([[Lenora]]'s)
* {{p|Leavanny}} ([[Burgh]]'s)
* {{p|Tynamo}} ([[Elesa]]'s)
* {{p|Excadrill}} ([[Clay]]'s)
* {{p|Swanna}} ([[Skyla]]'s)
* {{p|Beartic}} ([[Brycen]]'s)
* {{p|Garbodor}} ([[Roxie]]'s)


==Trivia==  
==Trivia==  
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Serperior}}
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Serperior}}
* This episode begins the six-part [[Vertress Conference]] arc.
* This episode begins the six-part [[Vertress Conference]] arc.
* An instrumental version of ''{{OBP|Best Wishes!|song}}'' is used as background music.
* An instrumental version of {{so|Best Wishes!}} is used as background music.
* The characters start pronouncing [[Stephan]]'s name correctly as of this episode.
* The characters start pronouncing [[Stephan]]'s name correctly as of this episode, but they are oblivious to ever pronouncing it wrong.
* In the flashback of {{Ash}} defeating [[Lenora]], the apron that she wore during the original scene was removed.
* In the flashback of {{Ash}} defeating [[Lenora]], the apron that she wore during the original scene was removed.
* This is the first time in which Ash faced his main [[rival]] in a [[Pokémon League]] tournament that was not a 6-on-6 {{pkmn|battle}}.
* This is the first time since [[BW004|his capture]] that {{AP|Pignite}} was not used in a battle against Trip.
** This is also the first time when Ash does not call {{an|Professor Oak}} before the beginning of a League.
* This is the first time in which Ash faced his main [[rival]] in a [[Pokémon League Conference]] that was not a [[Full Battle]].
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]'s entrance by parachute at the league opening ceremony is likely a reference to the method that {{wp|Daniel Craig}} (as {{wp|James Bond}}) and {{wp|Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II}} supposedly made their entrance (although in reality they were portrayed by stunt doubles) at the opening ceremony of the {{wp|2012 Summer Olympics|2012 Summer Olympic Games}}.
** This is also the first time when Ash does not call {{an|Professor Oak}} before the beginning of a League; he calls [[Professor Juniper]] instead.
* [[Freddy O'Martian]]'s entrance by parachute at the opening ceremony may be a reference to the opening ceremony of the {{wp|2012 Summer Olympics|2012 Summer Olympic Games}}, in which stunt doubles for {{wp|Daniel Craig}} (in character as {{wp|James Bond}}) and {{wp|Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II}} made their entrance by parachute.
* This is the earliest that Ash has fought his main rival during a League Conference.
 
===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the Italian dub, [[Bianca]] orders {{TP|Bianca|Emboar}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} instead of {{m|Flamethrower}}, and {{Ash}} orders {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}} to use Flamethrower instead of Thunderbolt.
===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===


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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 Pokémon the Series: Black & White, 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?

Plot

Ash and his friends finally arrive in Vertress City for the upcoming Vertress Conference, and soon spot the network of battle stadiums. In her rush to register, Bianca knocks Ash into a fountain. She apologizes for again bowling Ash over, and soon another familiar face, Stephan greets the group. Stephan is pleasantly surprised that Ash finally said his name correctly, though his enthusiasm leaves everyone perplexed. While catching up with Stephan and Bianca, Ash sees a helicopter flying overhead with Virgil, Davy, and Virgil's Eevee. Ash, Iris, and Cilan run over to Virgil excitedly and they explain to the others that Virgil is one of the agents in the Pokémon Rescue Squad and that he works with the evolved forms of Eevee. As Ash and his friends prepare to register for the League they come across Trip, who's a lot nicer than before which both Cilan and Iris notice. Trip hopes to battle his rival and advises Ash not to lose too early.

After registering, Ash and his friends start going to their hotel but stop when they see a tent which belongs to old friend Cameron and his Riolu. Cameron reveals that he'd been camping out for three entire days but he hasn't registered. Panic sets in as announcement informs everyone that the registration period has closed. Ash grabs Cameron and drags him to registration area where they both beg Nurse Joy to let Cameron enter. Nurse Joy agrees to accept Cameron, and he registers himself for the League. Outside Cameron reveals he brought a secret weapon with him that he's going to use when he competes, which really excites Ash. With everyone now registered, Ash and his friends head back to their hotel to relax. While everyone enjoys some food, Ash and Stephan both have lots of food on their plates. Next, Stephan and Cameron relax in the sauna, or at least Stephan does, while Cameron becomes extremely uncomfortable by the humidity. Ash later receives Palpitoad from Professor Juniper, who wishes him luck in the Conference.

Later on that night, Iris and Cilan are both fast asleep, but Ash is too excited he can't sleep, and Pikachu also wakes up due to Ash not being able to sleep. Ash and Pikachu get out of bed and look out the window which has a perfect view of the stadium. Ash flashes backs to all of his previous Gym battles and says he's going to win the Unova League for all the Gym Leaders that helped him get there. Iris wakes up and tells Ash to go to sleep because he needs his rest so he climbs back into bed and goes to sleep.

The next morning all the participating Trainers and a giant crowd gather in the main stadium for the Vertress Conference opening ceremony. Freddy O'Martian makes a big entrance when he skydives from a helicopter, Officer Jenny lights the torch, and a flock of Pidove fly overhead as the Unova League gets underway. Stephan and Bianca find their match-ups for the qualifying rounds and are determined to win. Ash looks to see who he's matched with, and he and Pikachu are both shocked when they find out Ash is facing off against Trip right off the bat.

The first match on the green field is Stephan and his Zebstrika battling Radley and his Braviary. Zebstrika dodges a series of attack, but is eventually struck by an Air Slash. Radley prepares to zero in on his opponent, but Zebstrika retaliates with a Thunderbolt. Stephan and Zebstrika win the match with an extremely powerful Giga Impact. The next battle is Bianca and Emboar against Mikael and his Watchog. Emboar dodges a Hidden Power, and replies with an effective Flamethrower. Watchog stand to its feet again, and charges for a Crunch attack. However, Biance has Emboar keep it at bay with an Arm Thrust.

Later, Virgil and Vaporeon take on Ultimo and his Crustle. Vaporeon lands a Shadow Ball, and then narrowly evades an oncoming X-Scissor attack. Vaporeon's Hydro Pump and Crustle's Rock Wrecker collide with one another creating a beautiful rainbow. Next, Virgil instructs Vaporeon to use Aurora Beam which shocks Ultimo and his Crustle and also knocks Crustle down. For his first match, Cameron calls on his Ferrothorn to battle Kendrick and Eelektross. Ferrothorn gets hit twice with Crush Claw, but Ferrothorn and Cameron still managed to push on and continue battling. Ferrothorn evades a Thunderbolt, though Eelektross steps aside to make Cameron's Metal Claw attacks miss. Kendrick calls for another Crush Claw, knocking Ferrothorn to the field. Kendrick smirks, confident that his victory is guaranteed.

In the third battle on the green field, Ash versus Trip. Trip chooses his powerful and speedy Serperior. Ash selects Pikachu because he'd already planned to start off by using him first, though this tactic worries Iris and Cilan who are aware that Electric types aren't that effective against Grass types. Ash tells Trip that Pikachu's just as fast as Serperior and attempts to demonstrate by having Pikachu use Quick Attack on Serperior. Just before the Quick Attack hits Serperior, he dodges it and then Ash has Pikachu use Iron Tail which Serperior dodges yet again with his incredible speed. This time, Ash commands Pikachu to use Electro Ball which Serperior evades as well. Trip finally makes a move, and calls for a Dragon Tail, which lashes Pikachu and knocks him down. Trip confidently looks on while Ash is left stunned by the ferocity of the attack and Pikachu tries to recover from the attack.

Major events

The Vertress Conference first round matchups
For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Dare da?

Humans

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Ferrothorn (US and international) Audino (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

In other languages



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