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'''Shapes of Things to Come!''' (Japanese: '''クロガネジム！ヒョウタＶＳシンジ！！''' ''{{tt|Kurogane|Oreburgh}} Gym! {{tt|Hyouta|Roark}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!'') is the 15th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 481st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 11, 2007, and in the United States on June 27, 2007.
'''Shapes of Things to Come!''' (Japanese: '''クロガネジム！ヒョウタＶＳシンジ！！''' ''{{tt|Kurogane|Oreburgh}} Gym! {{tt|Hyouta|Roark}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!'') is the 15th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 481st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 11, 2007 and in the United States on June 27, 2007.


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==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
The episode begins with {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} walking peacefully towards their next destination, [[Oreburgh City]] the home of the first [[Pokémon]] [[Gym]] in [[Sinnoh]]. Not before long, the city appears over the horizon.
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<i>Ash and his friends have reached Oreburgh City, where Ash will try to earn his first Sinnoh Gym Badge. But Paul has beaten him to the Oreburgh Gym, and he'll battle Gym Leader Roark first—if Roark ever shows up! Roark is also a mining foreman who's busy excavating for buried fossils and coal ore. In fact, Ash and company locate him just as he's uncovered another fossil find. The fossils he discovers can be revived at the local museum, which has Team Rocket sensing another great opportunity to score some Pokémon for their Boss.


Sometime later, Ash and his friends have made their way into Oreburgh City and we find them just as they reach the Oreburgh City Gym which looks like a large building made out of stone. Before he can enter however, [[Paul]], his new rival in the Sinnoh region, and an older long haired man, walk out of the Gym. Ash asks if Paul has challenged the [[Gym Leader]] yet, but Paul looks distastefully at Ash and says that the Gym Leader isn't even there. The older man explains that the Gym Leader is not at the Gym. The man then goes onto tell Ash that the Gym use {{t|Rock}} Pokémon. Ash is surprised by this, and the comment catches Paul's attention. At this, Paul abruptly decides to go find a [[Pokémon Center]], and as he walks away Ash wishes him luck. Paul smirks and continues walking.
Roark returns to the Gym to battle Paul in a 3-on-3 battle. The Oreburgh Gym is a Rock-type Gym, so Paul has an Azumarill to counter Roark's Geodude. Even though Azumarill should have the advantage, Geodude quickly knocks it out, and Paul is not pleased! Paul's Elekid defeats Geodude, only to have trouble with Roark's deceptively fast Onix. Paul switches Elekid out for Chimchar and beats Onix, but now Roark brings out a Cranidos.


Inside, the man gives Ash a Badge case to keep all the Badges he will receive in Sinnoh. Ash thanks him, and then asks where the Gym Leader, [[Roark]], has gone. He explains that Roark has gone to the [[Oreburgh Mine]]s, and Brock tells Ash that this city main resource is the coal and various minerals that it gets through the large mine. At the mine, we see several large and strong Pokémon carrying materials and equipment through the mine and throughout the outside area. Also at the mine is {{TRT}} in disguise, who recite their motto while pretending to dig for coal. Ash, Dawn and Brock walk up and interrupt their conversation thinking that they are workers at the mine. Ash asks where Roark is, and [[Jessie]] tries to think of a way to get out of talking to them in fear of revealing themselves.
Paul lets Chimchar take some hits so it can power up using its Blaze ability, yet even that doesn't stop Cranidos. Finally it's all up to Elekid, and it emerges victorious after the tough battle. Paul has earned his badge—along with a whole heap of hard feelings from Ash! Ash doesn't like the way Paul treats his Pokémon, and he likes it even less when Paul wants to leave without seeing Ash battle! But will Ash's wounded pride backfire on him?</i>


At this, two men pushing forward a mining cart with a huge lump of rock in it walk out of the mine, followed by Roark who asks for them to wait. Roark walks over to the mining cart, and begins to rub the large stone that it is carrying, smiling as the rock appears to have some sort of face. As the cart is taken away, Roark asks who Ash and his friends are. Ash asks if he is the Gym Leader, saying that he's come to challenge him for a Gym Badge. Roark smiles and is embarrassed and he starts rubbing the back of his head remembering that as a Gym Leader, he has to be available to take Gym Challenges. However, he was so preoccupied with his latest discovery that he just forgot: the rock in the mining cart could actually have contained a real Pokémon that had been fossilized a long time ago.
==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} arrive at [[Oreburgh City]] and reach the [[Oreburgh Gym]]. Before he can enter, however, [[Paul]] and an older man, {{si|Ian}}, walk out of the Gym. Ash asks if Paul has challenged the [[Gym Leader]] yet, but Paul tells him to mind his own business. Ian explains that the Gym Leader is unavailable. He also reveals that the Oreburgh Gym uses {{t|Rock}} Pokémon. Ash is surprised by this, and the comment catches Paul's attention. Paul abruptly decides to go find a [[Pokémon Center]], and as he walks away, Ash wishes him luck. Paul smirks and continues walking.


Back at the Gym, Roark explains his discovery to the old man, who is his referee, at the desk, saying that he found something amazing. At this, Paul walks into the Gym and walks over to Roark, saying that he's ready for his Gym Challenge. At the Gym Battle Field, the field opens up to reveal a large rocky field, which impresses Dawn. Brock explains that Gym Leaders often have Gym fields that suit their Pokémon of choice and this sort of field is perfect for Roark's Rock-type Pokémon. The referee explains that this battle will be a 3 on 3 battle, and at this Roark sends out his first Pokémon, {{p|Geodude}}—a staple for Rock Pokémon Gym Leaders, having been used by both Brock and [[Roxanne]] in the past.
After Ash receives a Badge case, Ian reveals that the Gym Leader, [[Roark]], is working at the [[Oreburgh Mine]], so the group leaves the Gym to find him. At the mine, {{TRT}}, after [[DP014|failing to steal]] a {{p|Nuzleaf}} for {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}, serve amongst the workers. Ash and {{ashfr}} approach the trio, who they don’t recognize through their miner gear, asking for directions. Team Rocket turns their back on the [[twerp]]s to avoid being recognized. At this, several men push a minecart carrying a hefty lump of rock, followed by Roark who asks for them to wait. Roark walks over to the mining cart and polishes the large stone to reveal a [[Fossil]]. As the cart is taken away to the museum, Roark asks who Ash and his friends are. Ash replies that he's come to challenge him for a Gym Badge. Roark admits he forgot he was the Gym Leader, as he was so preoccupied with his latest discovery. Team Rocket, meanwhile, is more intrigued to hear that the fossil might be resurrected.


Paul then sends out his first Pokémon, {{p|Azumarill}}. Ash remarks that it's a {{type|Water}}, the perfect counter to a Rock Pokémon. Paul orders Azumarill to use {{m|Hydro Pump}} but this is deflected perfectly by Geodude using {{m|Hidden Power}}. Azumarill is sent flying, and Roark uses this to his advantage to tell Geodude to use {{m|Rollout}} to attack again. Geodude does so, smashing right into Azumarill and sending it flying again. Azumarill smashes right into the ground, and is declared [[fainting|unable to battle]] by the referee. Dawn is shocked that a Water type would lose to a Rock type, and Brock remarks that he thinks Roark was prepared for people to try to beat him with a Water type and so trained his Pokémon to be able to beat them.
Roark returns to the Gym and quickly resumes his Gym Leader duties as Paul returns for his match. Roark apologizes for the delay, he invites Paul through to the arena. Upon hearing Dawn’s excitement to see a real Gym battle, he invites the group inside to watch. At the Gym battlefield, the field opens up to reveal a large rocky field, which impresses Dawn. Brock explains that Gym Leaders often have Gym fields that suit their Pokémon of choice and this sort of field is perfect for Roark's Rock-type Pokémon. The referee, Ian, explains that this battle will be a 3-on-3 battle, and at this Roark sends out his first Pokémon, {{p|Geodude}}.


Paul curses Azumarill for its weakness infuriating Ash, and sends out his next Pokémon, {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}, which surprises Roark. Paul tells his Elekid to attack with {{m|Brick Break}}. Elekid does so, smashing its fist right into Geodude and sending it flying back. The sheer force of the punch knocks Geodude right out, and the referee declares it unable to battle. Roark then sends out his next Pokémon, {{p|Onix}}, which Dawn checks on her [[Pokédex]]. Paul tries to get Onix with Brick Break again, but Onix dodges easily.
Paul sends out his first Pokémon, {{p|Azumarill}} -  a {{type|Water}}, the perfect counter to a Rock Pokémon. Paul orders Azumarill to use {{m|Hydro Pump}}, but this is deflected perfectly by Geodude’s {{m|Hidden Power}}. Azumarill is sent flying, and Roark has Geodude strike it down with a {{m|Rollout}} attack. Azumarill smashes right into the ground and is declared [[fainting|unable to battle]] by the referee. Dawn is shocked that a Water-type would lose to a Rock Pokémon, and Brock remarks that he thinks Roark was prepared for people to try to beat him with a Water-type and so trained his Pokémon to be able to beat them.


Onix swings its tail around and brings it down hard on Elekid's head, but Elekid manages to use {{m|Protect}} at the last minute and stop the attack. Onix manages to smash through the Protect however, and Elekid goes flying. Roark then commands Onix to use {{m|Stealth Rock}}. Shards of rock all fly to the edges of the arena and implant themselves into it. Onix then {{m|slam}}s right into Elekid with its tail. It jumps back however, as Elekid's {{a|Static}} [[Ability]] makes any Pokémon that touches it {{status|Paralysis|paralyzed}}.
As Paul [[recall]]s Azumarill, he curses the {{pkmn|category|Aqua Rabbit Pokémon}} for its weakness, infuriating Ash. Paul summons his next Pokémon, {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}, which surprises Roark. Paul attacks first, and Elekid sends Geodude flying back with a {{m|Brick Break}}, knocking it out in a single hit. Roark sends out his next Pokémon, {{p|Onix}}, which Dawn checks on her [[Pokédex]]. Paul tries to get Onix with Brick Break again, but Onix dodges easily. Onix swings its tail around and brings it down hard on Elekid's head, but Elekid manages to {{m|Protect}} itself from the attack at the last minute. Onix manages to smash into Elekid with a {{m|Double-Edge}} the moment the [[Protection|protective]] barrier drops, and Elekid goes flying. Ash notes that Onix should take [[recoil]] from using Double-Edge, but this does not occur. Brock explains that Onix has the {{a|Rock Head}} [[Ability]], which negates any recoil damage it would take. Roark orders Onix to use {{m|Stealth Rock}}, embedding shards of rock into the battlefield–a [[move]] that comes into effect when Paul substitutes. Onix {{m|Slam}}s right into Elekid with its tail. It jumps back, however, as Elekid's {{a|Static}} Ability is triggered and {{status|Paralysis|paralyzes}} Onix. The two Pokémon clash again, but Elekid doesn't appear to be able to go on so Paul recalls it back to its {{i|Poké Ball}} to recover.  


The two Pokémon clash again, but Elekid doesn't appear to be able to go on so Paul recalls it back to its [[Poké Ball]] to recover. Paul then sends out his next Pokémon, {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}, who is instantly attacked by the Stealth Rock. Chimchar is hurt but manages to survive the attack. Paul tells Chimchar to use {{m|Dig}}, and Roark tells Onix to watch out for Chimchar who could appear at any moment. Chimchar appears right below Onix and damaging it much to Roark's surprise. The two continue to battle, but due to Onix's restricted actions due to being paralyzed, Chimchar is able to attack again and again with Dig. Eventually Onix is knocked out and declared unable to battle.
Paul sends out his next Pokémon, {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}, who is instantly attacked by the stones created by Stealth Rock. Chimchar is injured but is able to continue. He {{m|Dig}}s underground, which worries Roark as Chimchar could appear at any moment for a sneak attack. Chimchar appears right below Onix and damages it, much to Roark's surprise. The two continue to battle, but due to Onix's paralysis, Chimchar is able to attack again and again with Dig. Eventually, Onix is knocked out and declared unable to battle.


Roark thanks Paul, saying it's been a good battle so far, before sending out his final Pokémon, {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}}. Paul tells Chimchar to go underground again with Dig, and Roark tells Cranidos to focus and then use {{m|Headbutt}}. Cranidos does so, waiting for Chimchar to emerge and then smashes into it using Headbutt. Paul again tells Chimchar to Dig, but by now Roark has caught onto Paul's plan and tells Cranidos to use {{m|Zen Headbutt}}. It smashes into Chimchar sending it sliding across the ground. Roark tells his Pokémon to attack again, and Paul tries to get Chimchar to dodge with Dig. But, as Brock points out, Zen Headbutt has the side-effect of making a Pokémon {{status|Flinch}} and unable to attack or dodge. Cranidos repeats its attack over and over, battering Chimchar to almost being knocked out. However, at this moment, Chimchar begins to glow a fiery red, signaling the unlocking of its special Ability, {{a|Blaze}}.
Roark thanks Paul, saying it's been a good battle so far, before sending out his final Pokémon, {{TP|Roark|Cranidos}}. Paul tells Chimchar to dive underground again, so Roark calls for Cranidos to focus and use {{m|Headbutt}}. Cranidos follows through, striking Chimchar with its hard head. Paul again tells Chimchar to Dig, but by now, Roark has caught onto Paul's plan, and Cranidos lands a {{m|Zen Headbutt}} on its opponent. Roark tells his Pokémon to attack again, and Paul tries to get Chimchar to dodge with Dig. But, as Brock points out, Zen Headbutt has the side-effect of making a Pokémon [[flinch]] and unable to attack or dodge. Cranidos repeats its attack over and over, even using {{m|Focus Energy}} to ensure that Chimchar goes down, battering Chimchar to almost being knocked out. However, Chimchar begins to glow with a fiery red aura, signaling that he has tapped into his {{a|Blaze}} Ability. Roark realizes he has to finish this fast, and calls for another Zen Headbutt. Chimchar launches into a Blaze-boosted {{m|Flame Wheel}} attack and lands a blow directly on Cranidos’s weak spot: its legs. Cranidos picks itself up just as Chimchar repeats the attack, before going underground for another Dig attack. Cranidos takes the opportunity to power up with Focus Energy, allowing it to move in time to evade Chimchar. Cranidos follows up with Headbutt, knocking Chimchar out of the match. Paul recalls Chimchar into the Poké Ball, angry with him for his defeat and promising to deal with him later.  


As Brock explains, Blaze powers up a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon's attacks when they are low on energy. Roark realizes he has to finish this fast, and calls for another Zen Headbutt. Paul then tells Chimchar to use {{m|Flame Wheel}}, and Chimchar runs towards the oncoming Cranidos, turning into a blazing ball of fire. Chimchar smashes straight into and past Cranidos, causing it to reel back in pain at the force of the attack. Chimchar repeats the attack, before going underground for another Dig. Roark tells Cranidos to use Headbutt when Chimchar appears. It does so, smashing Chimchar down into the ground and knocking it out. Paul recalls it into the Poké Ball, angry with it for its defeat and promising to deal with it later.  
Paul has one last chance, however, and calls out Elekid, who is again attacked by the trap of stones created by Onix's prior use of Stealth Rock. Roark tells Cranidos to use {{m|Flamethrower}}, which Elekid dodges before striking Cranidos's knee with Brick Break. This causes the Head Butt Pokémon to reel back in pain, as well as get paralyzed by Elekid's Static Ability. Cranidos, though, uses its own Ability, {{a|Mold Breaker}}, to cancel out Elekid's Ability. However, just as Cranidos is about to attack with Zen Headbutt, its knee injury kicks in, allowing Elekid to land a Brick Break attack onto Cranidos's head. Cranidos blasts Elekid square in the chest with Flamethrower, shutting down its attempt to hit it with another Brick Break attack. What follows is an explosive collision between Zen Headbutt and Brick Break that leaves both sides worse for wear, with Cranidos once again getting paralyzed by Static before curing itself with Mold Breaker. As Elekid prepares to use Brick Break once again, Cranidos counters with Flamethrower, which Elekid manages to cut through before hitting its opponent right on the head and creating a massive explosion.


Paul has one last chance however, and calls out Elekid who is again, attacked by the Stealth Rock laid down by Onix before. Roark tells Cranidos to use {{m|Flamethrower}}, which Elekid dodges before smashing its fist right into Cranidos' knee and causing it to reel back in pain as the Static Ability of Elekid runs through its body and causes it to be paralyzed. Cranidos shakes off the static however, as Roark explains his own Pokémon's special Ability, {{a|Mold Breaker}}. However, just as Cranidos is about to attack, the knee injury that Elekid just gave it kicks in, making it an easy target for Elekid's {{m|ThunderPunch}} attack which smashes right into Cranidos' head.
As the smoke clears, both Elekid and Cranidos stand and stare each other down, both of them having been pushed to utter exhaustion. However, Cranidos is the only one of them who falls down and is declared unable to battle by Ian. With the victory going to Paul, Roark congratulates him on the great battle and presents him with a {{Badge|Coal}} for his victory. Just as Paul prepares to head out, Ash demands that Paul stays to watch him battle Roark next.
 
Cranidos then smacks Elekid square in the chest with a Flamethrower. It then uses Zen Headbutt and Elekid uses {{m|Brick Break}}. The two attacks hit and there is an explosion as both Pokémon are knocked back. The two Pokémon the stand facing each other. Both of them very tired. But Cranidos falls down and is declared unable to battle by the Gym's referee.
 
Roark congratulates Paul for a great battle, and presents him with a {{Badge|Coal}} for his victory. Ash isn't about to let Paul get all the glory however, and vows to get his first Badge next. The episode ends with Ash and Paul squaring off, their rivalry renewed.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} receives a Sinnoh Badge Case.
[[File:Paul Coal Badge.png|thumb|220px|Paul's Coal Badge]]
* Ash and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Oreburgh City]] and meet [[Roark]], the local [[Gym Leader]].
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Oreburgh City]] and meet [[Roark]], the local [[Gym Leader]].
* [[Paul]] defeats [[Roark]] and earns the {{Badge|Coal}}.
* Ash receives a [[Sinnoh]] [[Badge]] case.
* Paul's Chimchar's Ability is revealed to be Blaze.
* [[Paul]] is revealed to have obtained an {{p|Azumarill}}.
* [[Paul's Chimchar]] is revealed to have {{a|Blaze}} as his [[Ability]].
* Paul defeats Roark in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} and earns the {{badge|Coal}}.
{{animeevents}}
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====Humans====
====Humans====
* [[Roark]]
* [[Roark]]
* {{si|Ian}}


====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
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* [[Paul]]
* [[Paul]]
* [[Roark]]  
* [[Roark]]  
* [[Ian]]
* {{si|Ian}}
* Miner 1
* {{tc|Worker|Miners}}
* Miner 2
* Other miners


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Elekid}})
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Elekid}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Paul|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Paul|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Azumarill}} ([[Paul|Paul's]])
* {{p|Azumarill}} ([[Paul]]'s)
* {{p|Geodude}} ([[Roark]]'s)
* {{p|Geodude}} ([[Roark]]'s)
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Roark]]'s)
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Roark]]'s)
* {{p|Cranidos}} ({{OP|Roark|Cranidos}}; debut)
* {{p|Cranidos}} ({{OP|Roark|Cranidos}}; debut)
* {{p|Machoke}} (miners')
* {{p|Machoke}} ({{tc|Worker|miners}}')
* {{p|Machamp}} (miners')
* {{p|Machamp}} ({{tc|Worker|miners}}')
* {{p|Hariyama}} (miners')
* {{p|Hariyama}} ({{tc|Worker|miners}}')


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Instead of their evolved forms, the character sketch sheet for the arc features [[Brock's Sudowoodo|Bonsly]] and [[Ash's Staravia|Starly]] along with the main characters.
* Instead of their evolved forms, the character sketch sheet for the arc features {{p|Bonsly}} and {{p|Starly}} along with the main characters.
* [[Ash's Staravia]] and [[Brock's Sudowoodo]] have been added in the opening.
* [[Ash's Staravia]] and [[Brock's Sudowoodo]] have been added in the opening.
* Roark being at the coal mines is a reference to his occupation in the [[Generation IV]] {{pkmn|games}} when the {{player}} first visits the Gym.
* [[Roark]] being at the coal mines is a reference to his occupation in the [[Generation IV]] {{pkmn|games}}, when the {{player}} first visits the [[Gym]].
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' is used as background music.
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' is used as background music.
* [[Professor Oak's lecture]]: [[Ash's Staravia]]
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Ash's Staravia]]
* [[Pokémon senryū]]: ムックルが　ムクムクしんか　ムクバード ''Mukkuru ga, mukumuku shinka, Mukubādo'' "{{tt|Mukkuru|Starly}} mukumuku evolved; {{tt|Mukubird|Staravia}}."
** Pokémon senryū: ムックルが　ムクムクしんか　ムクバード ''Mukkuru ga, mukumuku shinka, Mukubādo'' "{{tt|Mukkuru|Starly}} mukumuku evolved; {{tt|Mukubird|Staravia}}."
* This is one of the few episodes of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} where [[Dawn's Piplup]] does not appear.
* The English dub title is a reference to the 1933 sci-fi novel ''{{wp|The Shape of Things to Come}}'' by {{wp|H. G. Wells}}. This was also used for two [[XY021|future]] [[SM084|episodes]].
* This episode holds the record of having the most Abilities activated, with a total of four: Elekid's {{a|Static}}, Onix's {{a|Rock Head}}, Chimchar's {{a|Blaze}} and Cranidos's {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
* This is one of the few episodes of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' where [[Dawn's Piplup]] does not appear.
* This episode holds the record of having the most {{Abilities}} activated, with a total of four: {{TP|Paul|Elekid}}'s {{a|Static}}, {{p|Onix}}'s {{a|Rock Head}}, {{AP|Chimchar}}'s {{a|Blaze}}, and {{p|Cranidos}}'s {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
* Cranidos's Mold Breaker nullifies Elekid's Static. In the games, this would not happen, as Static does not protect Elekid from any kind of moves.
* Cranidos's Mold Breaker nullifies Elekid's Static. In the games, this would not happen, as Static does not protect Elekid from any kind of moves.
* Team Rocket does not blast off in this episode.
* {{TRT}} does not blast off in this episode.
* In this episode, Team Rocket uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Shapes of Things to Come! motto|variation}} of their motto.
* Team Rocket uses a variation of their {{motto}} in this episode.
[[File:DP015 error.png|thumb|210px|right|Roark without his gloves]]
 
===Errors===
===Errors===
* When Jessie, James, and Meowth asked one of the miners if Roark was talking about Fossils coming back to life, the miner refers to Roark as Ian.
* When Team Rocket asks one of the miners if Roark was talking about [[Fossil]]s coming back to life, the miner refers to Roark as Ian.
* When Roark is stroking the Cranidos fossil and introducing himself to Ash and friends, his gloves disappear randomly throughout the scene.
* During his battle, Roark asks himself when Elekid's Static on Onix would wear off, which something normally does not occur.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* In the original Japanese version, when Paul gets the idea to aim for Cranidos's legs, he says "あれだ！ (That's it!)" when the camera is zoomed in on Cranidos's legs, denoting his conceiving of said idea. In the English dub, his line is changed to "Come on!", instead denoting annoyance at Chimchar getting overpowered by Cranidos.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|鋼鐵道館！瓢太對抗真司！！|Gāng​tiě (Oreburgh) Gym! Roark vs. Paul!!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|鋼鐵道館！瓢太對抗真司！！|Gāngtiě (Oreburgh) Gym! Roark vs. Paul!!}}
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← DP014 : Leave It To Brocko!
Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
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Shapes of Things to Come!
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DP015   EP481
クロガネジム！ヒョウタＶＳシンジ！！
Kurogane Gym! Hyouta VS Shinji!!
First broadcast
Japan January 11, 2007
United States June 27, 2007
English themes
Opening Diamond and Pearl
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening Together
Ending 君のそばで 〜ヒカリのテーマ〜
Credits
Animation Team Iguchi
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 秦義人 Yoshito Hata
Assistant director 秦義人 Yoshito Hata
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

Shapes of Things to Come! (Japanese: クロガネジム！ヒョウタＶＳシンジ！！ Kurogane Gym! Hyouta VS Shinji!!) is the 15th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and the 481st episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on January 11, 2007 and in the United States on June 27, 2007.

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Blurb

Ash and his friends have reached Oreburgh City, where Ash will try to earn his first Sinnoh Gym Badge. But Paul has beaten him to the Oreburgh Gym, and he'll battle Gym Leader Roark first—if Roark ever shows up! Roark is also a mining foreman who's busy excavating for buried fossils and coal ore. In fact, Ash and company locate him just as he's uncovered another fossil find. The fossils he discovers can be revived at the local museum, which has Team Rocket sensing another great opportunity to score some Pokémon for their Boss.

Roark returns to the Gym to battle Paul in a 3-on-3 battle. The Oreburgh Gym is a Rock-type Gym, so Paul has an Azumarill to counter Roark's Geodude. Even though Azumarill should have the advantage, Geodude quickly knocks it out, and Paul is not pleased! Paul's Elekid defeats Geodude, only to have trouble with Roark's deceptively fast Onix. Paul switches Elekid out for Chimchar and beats Onix, but now Roark brings out a Cranidos.

Paul lets Chimchar take some hits so it can power up using its Blaze ability, yet even that doesn't stop Cranidos. Finally it's all up to Elekid, and it emerges victorious after the tough battle. Paul has earned his badge—along with a whole heap of hard feelings from Ash! Ash doesn't like the way Paul treats his Pokémon, and he likes it even less when Paul wants to leave without seeing Ash battle! But will Ash's wounded pride backfire on him?

Plot

Ash, Dawn, and Brock arrive at Oreburgh City and reach the Oreburgh Gym. Before he can enter, however, Paul and an older man, Ian, walk out of the Gym. Ash asks if Paul has challenged the Gym Leader yet, but Paul tells him to mind his own business. Ian explains that the Gym Leader is unavailable. He also reveals that the Oreburgh Gym uses Rock Pokémon. Ash is surprised by this, and the comment catches Paul's attention. Paul abruptly decides to go find a Pokémon Center, and as he walks away, Ash wishes him luck. Paul smirks and continues walking.

After Ash receives a Badge case, Ian reveals that the Gym Leader, Roark, is working at the Oreburgh Mine, so the group leaves the Gym to find him. At the mine, Team Rocket, after failing to steal a Nuzleaf for the Boss, serve amongst the workers. Ash and his friends approach the trio, who they don’t recognize through their miner gear, asking for directions. Team Rocket turns their back on the twerps to avoid being recognized. At this, several men push a minecart carrying a hefty lump of rock, followed by Roark who asks for them to wait. Roark walks over to the mining cart and polishes the large stone to reveal a Fossil. As the cart is taken away to the museum, Roark asks who Ash and his friends are. Ash replies that he's come to challenge him for a Gym Badge. Roark admits he forgot he was the Gym Leader, as he was so preoccupied with his latest discovery. Team Rocket, meanwhile, is more intrigued to hear that the fossil might be resurrected.

Roark returns to the Gym and quickly resumes his Gym Leader duties as Paul returns for his match. Roark apologizes for the delay, he invites Paul through to the arena. Upon hearing Dawn’s excitement to see a real Gym battle, he invites the group inside to watch. At the Gym battlefield, the field opens up to reveal a large rocky field, which impresses Dawn. Brock explains that Gym Leaders often have Gym fields that suit their Pokémon of choice and this sort of field is perfect for Roark's Rock-type Pokémon. The referee, Ian, explains that this battle will be a 3-on-3 battle, and at this Roark sends out his first Pokémon, Geodude.

Paul sends out his first Pokémon, Azumarill - a Water-type, the perfect counter to a Rock Pokémon. Paul orders Azumarill to use Hydro Pump, but this is deflected perfectly by Geodude’s Hidden Power. Azumarill is sent flying, and Roark has Geodude strike it down with a Rollout attack. Azumarill smashes right into the ground and is declared unable to battle by the referee. Dawn is shocked that a Water-type would lose to a Rock Pokémon, and Brock remarks that he thinks Roark was prepared for people to try to beat him with a Water-type and so trained his Pokémon to be able to beat them.

As Paul recalls Azumarill, he curses the Aqua Rabbit Pokémon for its weakness, infuriating Ash. Paul summons his next Pokémon, Elekid, which surprises Roark. Paul attacks first, and Elekid sends Geodude flying back with a Brick Break, knocking it out in a single hit. Roark sends out his next Pokémon, Onix, which Dawn checks on her Pokédex. Paul tries to get Onix with Brick Break again, but Onix dodges easily. Onix swings its tail around and brings it down hard on Elekid's head, but Elekid manages to Protect itself from the attack at the last minute. Onix manages to smash into Elekid with a Double-Edge the moment the protective barrier drops, and Elekid goes flying. Ash notes that Onix should take recoil from using Double-Edge, but this does not occur. Brock explains that Onix has the Rock Head Ability, which negates any recoil damage it would take. Roark orders Onix to use Stealth Rock, embedding shards of rock into the battlefield–a move that comes into effect when Paul substitutes. Onix Slams right into Elekid with its tail. It jumps back, however, as Elekid's Static Ability is triggered and paralyzes Onix. The two Pokémon clash again, but Elekid doesn't appear to be able to go on so Paul recalls it back to its Poké Ball to recover.

Paul sends out his next Pokémon, Chimchar, who is instantly attacked by the stones created by Stealth Rock. Chimchar is injured but is able to continue. He Digs underground, which worries Roark as Chimchar could appear at any moment for a sneak attack. Chimchar appears right below Onix and damages it, much to Roark's surprise. The two continue to battle, but due to Onix's paralysis, Chimchar is able to attack again and again with Dig. Eventually, Onix is knocked out and declared unable to battle.

Roark thanks Paul, saying it's been a good battle so far, before sending out his final Pokémon, Cranidos. Paul tells Chimchar to dive underground again, so Roark calls for Cranidos to focus and use Headbutt. Cranidos follows through, striking Chimchar with its hard head. Paul again tells Chimchar to Dig, but by now, Roark has caught onto Paul's plan, and Cranidos lands a Zen Headbutt on its opponent. Roark tells his Pokémon to attack again, and Paul tries to get Chimchar to dodge with Dig. But, as Brock points out, Zen Headbutt has the side-effect of making a Pokémon flinch and unable to attack or dodge. Cranidos repeats its attack over and over, even using Focus Energy to ensure that Chimchar goes down, battering Chimchar to almost being knocked out. However, Chimchar begins to glow with a fiery red aura, signaling that he has tapped into his Blaze Ability. Roark realizes he has to finish this fast, and calls for another Zen Headbutt. Chimchar launches into a Blaze-boosted Flame Wheel attack and lands a blow directly on Cranidos’s weak spot: its legs. Cranidos picks itself up just as Chimchar repeats the attack, before going underground for another Dig attack. Cranidos takes the opportunity to power up with Focus Energy, allowing it to move in time to evade Chimchar. Cranidos follows up with Headbutt, knocking Chimchar out of the match. Paul recalls Chimchar into the Poké Ball, angry with him for his defeat and promising to deal with him later.

Paul has one last chance, however, and calls out Elekid, who is again attacked by the trap of stones created by Onix's prior use of Stealth Rock. Roark tells Cranidos to use Flamethrower, which Elekid dodges before striking Cranidos's knee with Brick Break. This causes the Head Butt Pokémon to reel back in pain, as well as get paralyzed by Elekid's Static Ability. Cranidos, though, uses its own Ability, Mold Breaker, to cancel out Elekid's Ability. However, just as Cranidos is about to attack with Zen Headbutt, its knee injury kicks in, allowing Elekid to land a Brick Break attack onto Cranidos's head. Cranidos blasts Elekid square in the chest with Flamethrower, shutting down its attempt to hit it with another Brick Break attack. What follows is an explosive collision between Zen Headbutt and Brick Break that leaves both sides worse for wear, with Cranidos once again getting paralyzed by Static before curing itself with Mold Breaker. As Elekid prepares to use Brick Break once again, Cranidos counters with Flamethrower, which Elekid manages to cut through before hitting its opponent right on the head and creating a massive explosion.

As the smoke clears, both Elekid and Cranidos stand and stare each other down, both of them having been pushed to utter exhaustion. However, Cranidos is the only one of them who falls down and is declared unable to battle by Ian. With the victory going to Paul, Roark congratulates him on the great battle and presents him with a Coal Badge for his victory. Just as Paul prepares to head out, Ash demands that Paul stays to watch him battle Roark next.

Major events

Paul's Coal Badge
For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

Errors

  • When Team Rocket asks one of the miners if Roark was talking about Fossils coming back to life, the miner refers to Roark as Ian.
  • During his battle, Roark asks himself when Elekid's Static on Onix would wear off, which something normally does not occur.

Dub edits

  • In the original Japanese version, when Paul gets the idea to aim for Cranidos's legs, he says "あれだ！ (That's it!)" when the camera is zoomed in on Cranidos's legs, denoting his conceiving of said idea. In the English dub, his line is changed to "Come on!", instead denoting annoyance at Chimchar getting overpowered by Cranidos.

In other languages



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