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Gardenia challenges Ash to a {{pkmn|battle}}, and he accepts. {{an|Dawn}} mentions that they are still searching, but Cheryl agrees to stop and observe the battle. Gardenia mentions that the {{Gym|Eterna}} [[Gym Leader]] is a Grass-type Trainer, so Ash knows it will be good practice. Meanwhile, [[Team Rocket]] hike exhausted, trying to find Ash and his friends. [[Jessie]] trips over a Kakuna, which triggers all the nearby Kakuna to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Beedrill}}. They rush to attack Team Rocket as they flee.
Gardenia challenges Ash to a {{pkmn|battle}}, and he accepts. {{an|Dawn}} mentions that they are still searching, but Cheryl agrees to stop and observe the battle. Gardenia mentions that the {{Gym|Eterna}} [[Gym Leader]] is a Grass-type Trainer, so Ash knows it will be good practice. Meanwhile, [[Team Rocket]] hike exhausted, trying to find Ash and his friends. [[Jessie]] trips over a Kakuna, which triggers all the nearby Kakuna to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Beedrill}}. They rush to attack Team Rocket as they flee.


The battle between Ash and Gardenia is set for two-on-two, Gardenia sending out {{p|Cherubi}} against Ash's Turtwig. Dawn checks out Cherubi on the [[Pokédex]]. Ash starts with Turtwig's {{m|Tackle}} attack, scoring an easy hit following up with Razor Leaf. Cherubi runs around wildly to avoid the attack as Gardenia watches intently, surprisingly calling Cherubi back. While Gardenia praises Turtwig, Brock realizes that she was simply analyzing Turtwig's abilities. She throws another [[Poké Ball]], and her next Pokémon is also a {{TP|Gardenia|Turtwig}}! Ash decides to show off some {{stat|speed}} with a fast Tackle attack. At the last second, Gardenia's Turtwig speedily dodges the attack, shocking everyone. Ash tries to repeat another Tackle, but again, Gardenia's Turtwig dodges, sending Ash's Turtwig crashing into a tree. Gardenia orders Turtwig to fire a {{m|Leech Seed}}, impacting and constricting Ash's, draining {{stat|Hit Points|energy}}. Turtwig is helpless against Gardenia's Turtwig, which uses a speedy Tackle attack to send Ash's against the tree and [[Unable to battle|knocking it out]]. Everyone notes that Gardenia’s Turtwig was faster than Ash's and moved rarely, but when it did, it was fast.
The battle between Ash and Gardenia is set for two-on-two, Gardenia sending out {{p|Cherubi}} against Ash's Turtwig. Dawn checks out Cherubi on the [[Pokédex]]. Ash starts with Turtwig's {{m|Tackle}} attack, scoring an easy hit following up with Razor Leaf. Cherubi runs around wildly to avoid the attack as Gardenia watches intently, surprisingly calling Cherubi back. While Gardenia praises Turtwig, Brock realizes that she was simply analyzing Turtwig's abilities. She throws another [[Poké Ball]], and her next Pokémon is also a {{TP|Gardenia|Turtwig}}! Ash decides to show off some {{stat|speed}} with a fast Tackle attack. At the last second, Gardenia's Turtwig speedily dodges the attack, shocking everyone. Ash tries to repeat another Tackle, but again, Gardenia's Turtwig dodges, sending Ash's Turtwig crashing into a tree. Gardenia orders Turtwig to fire a {{m|Leech Seed}}, impacting and constricting Ash's, draining {{stat|Hit Points|energy}}. Turtwig is helpless against Gardenia's Turtwig, which uses a speedy Tackle attack to send Ash's against the tree and [[fainting|knocking it out]]. Everyone notes that Gardenia’s Turtwig was faster than Ash's and moved rarely, but when it did, it was fast.


Ash sends out {{AP|Staravia}} next, thinking that the [[Elemental type|type]] advantage and {{t|flying}} speed can overcome Turtwig. Staravia launches {{m|Wing Attack}}, but Turtwig is surprisingly able to dodge Staravia’s attack at the last moment. Even after repeated Wing Attacks, Turtwig was able to dodge. Ash loses his cool and decides on Staravia's {{m|Aerial Ace}}, knowing that the attack is unavoidable. However, Turtwig jumps up at the last moment, sending Staravia crashing into the bushes. When it does come back around, Turtwig uses {{m|Leaf Storm}} to pin Staravia to a tree and pummel it, knocking it out. Ash recalls Staravia as Cheryl introduces herself, her Mothim circling Gardenia. Ash is disappointed at his loss but {{AP|Pikachu}} convinces him to do special {{pkmn|training}}.
Ash sends out {{AP|Staravia}} next, thinking that the [[Elemental type|type]] advantage and {{t|flying}} speed can overcome Turtwig. Staravia launches {{m|Wing Attack}}, but Turtwig is surprisingly able to dodge Staravia’s attack at the last moment. Even after repeated Wing Attacks, Turtwig was able to dodge. Ash loses his cool and decides on Staravia's {{m|Aerial Ace}}, knowing that the attack is unavoidable. However, Turtwig jumps up at the last moment, sending Staravia crashing into the bushes. When it does come back around, Turtwig uses {{m|Leaf Storm}} to pin Staravia to a tree and pummel it, knocking it out. Ash recalls Staravia as Cheryl introduces herself, her Mothim circling Gardenia. Ash is disappointed at his loss but {{AP|Pikachu}} convinces him to do special {{pkmn|training}}.
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Jessie snaps James out of it and orders him to do something. James has Carnivine use {{m|Bite}}, but Gardenia gets in the way, Carnivine biting down on Gardenia's head. Brock tries to help her, but Dawn pushes him aside as James has Carnivine release her. While Meowth mentions to Jessie that they don't have money for a {{TP|Team Rocket|mecha|mechas}}, Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and James sends out {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Gardenia instantly hugs up to Cacnea, asking it to use {{m|Pin Missile}} on her back. Jessie gets impatient and has Seviper use {{m|Poison Tail}}. Gardenia snaps out of it and sends out her Turtwig, having it bite Seviper's tail. Cacnea attempts Pin Missile, but a Leaf Storm sends Cacnea flying up and into the {{DL|Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth Hot Air balloon}}. Team Rocket gets in the balloon and uses a mecha arm to grab Mothim. Turtwig uses Leech Seed to break the arm and free Mothim. Pikachu fires {{m|Thunderbolt}} at the balloon and sends Team Rocket blasting off. Cheryl thanks Gardenia as Mothim flies off, everyone following. They find some of the flowers as a {{p|Nuzleaf}} carrying a message shows up, which causes Gardenia to split from the group. Mothim flies around the flowers as they notice Mothim excited. A Combee appears and flies off. The group runs after the Combee as they continue to head towards the goal.
Jessie snaps James out of it and orders him to do something. James has Carnivine use {{m|Bite}}, but Gardenia gets in the way, Carnivine biting down on Gardenia's head. Brock tries to help her, but Dawn pushes him aside as James has Carnivine release her. While Meowth mentions to Jessie that they don't have money for a {{TP|Team Rocket|mecha|mechas}}, Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and James sends out {{TP|James|Cacnea}}. Gardenia instantly hugs up to Cacnea, asking it to use {{m|Pin Missile}} on her back. Jessie gets impatient and has Seviper use {{m|Poison Tail}}. Gardenia snaps out of it and sends out her Turtwig, having it bite Seviper's tail. Cacnea attempts Pin Missile, but a Leaf Storm sends Cacnea flying up and into the {{DL|Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth Hot Air balloon}}. Team Rocket gets in the balloon and uses a mecha arm to grab Mothim. Turtwig uses Leech Seed to break the arm and free Mothim. Pikachu fires {{m|Thunderbolt}} at the balloon and sends Team Rocket blasting off. Cheryl thanks Gardenia as Mothim flies off, everyone following. They find some of the flowers as a {{p|Nuzleaf}} carrying a message shows up, which causes Gardenia to split from the group. Mothim flies around the flowers as they notice Mothim excited. A Combee appears and flies off. The group runs after the Combee as they continue to head towards the goal.
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== Major events ==
== Major events ==
* {{Ash}} loses in an unofficial battle with [[Gardenia]].
* {{Ash}} loses in an unofficial battle with [[Gardenia]].

Revision as of 08:55, 17 July 2010

DP030 : Some Enchanted Sweetening
Diamond & Pearl series
DP032 : An Angry Combeenation
The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!
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DP031   EP497
ナエトル対ナエトル!スピード対決!!
Naetle VS Naetle! Speed Showdown!!
First broadcast
Japan April 26, 2007
United States October 6, 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〜(PopUp.Version)
Credits
Animation Team Iguchi
Screenplay 武上純希 Junki Takegami
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation director 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
Additional credits

The Grass-Type Is Always Greener! (Japanese: ナエトル対ナエトル!スピード対決!! Naetle vs. Naetle! Speed Showdown!!) is the 31st episode of the Diamond & Pearl series, and the 497th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on April 26, 2007 and in the United States on October 6, 2007.

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Synopsis

After the events of the previous episode, Ash, his friends and Cheryl continue to seek out the Amber Castle with Cheryl's Mothim in tow. They pursue Mothim, the Pokémon racing towards a tree with a spot of honey, snacking along with a Caterpie and Ledyba. Ash notices that the area looks familiar, everyone realizing that they came back to the tree Cheryl slathered Honey on earlier. Brock notices that it is getting late and that they should postpone the search until the next day. They set up camp and rest for the night.

On the next day, the group sets off, Cheryl noticing that Mothim is quite excited. As they head through the forest, Cheryl gets strung up by a bunch of vines. Ash sends Turtwig to cut the vines with Razor Leaf. She falls and Brock catches her, but a bunch of Kakuna falls out of the tree as well. They hear Mothim calling out and everyone returns to the search, finding Mothim above a group of shrubs. Mothim dives down and sends a Gloom jumping up. Suddenly, a woman steps out of nowhere and mouths off facts about Gloom. The Gloom jumps over the group and casts a foul stench, forcing everyone to hold their breath as the Pokémon escapes. The woman was upset that she could not catch it, but she notices Ash's Turtwig and rushes to hug it. She commends how strong the Pokémon is as Ash introduces himself. The woman identifies herself as Gardenia, a Template:Type2 Trainer. Brock is instantly attracted, but Croagunk stops him cold as usual.

Gardenia challenges Ash to a battle, and he accepts. Dawn mentions that they are still searching, but Cheryl agrees to stop and observe the battle. Gardenia mentions that the Template:Gym Gym Leader is a Grass-type Trainer, so Ash knows it will be good practice. Meanwhile, Team Rocket hike exhausted, trying to find Ash and his friends. Jessie trips over a Kakuna, which triggers all the nearby Kakuna to evolve into Beedrill. They rush to attack Team Rocket as they flee.

The battle between Ash and Gardenia is set for two-on-two, Gardenia sending out Cherubi against Ash's Turtwig. Dawn checks out Cherubi on the Pokédex. Ash starts with Turtwig's Tackle attack, scoring an easy hit following up with Razor Leaf. Cherubi runs around wildly to avoid the attack as Gardenia watches intently, surprisingly calling Cherubi back. While Gardenia praises Turtwig, Brock realizes that she was simply analyzing Turtwig's abilities. She throws another Poké Ball, and her next Pokémon is also a Turtwig! Ash decides to show off some speed with a fast Tackle attack. At the last second, Gardenia's Turtwig speedily dodges the attack, shocking everyone. Ash tries to repeat another Tackle, but again, Gardenia's Turtwig dodges, sending Ash's Turtwig crashing into a tree. Gardenia orders Turtwig to fire a Leech Seed, impacting and constricting Ash's, draining energy. Turtwig is helpless against Gardenia's Turtwig, which uses a speedy Tackle attack to send Ash's against the tree and knocking it out. Everyone notes that Gardenia’s Turtwig was faster than Ash's and moved rarely, but when it did, it was fast.

Ash sends out Staravia next, thinking that the type advantage and flying speed can overcome Turtwig. Staravia launches Wing Attack, but Turtwig is surprisingly able to dodge Staravia’s attack at the last moment. Even after repeated Wing Attacks, Turtwig was able to dodge. Ash loses his cool and decides on Staravia's Aerial Ace, knowing that the attack is unavoidable. However, Turtwig jumps up at the last moment, sending Staravia crashing into the bushes. When it does come back around, Turtwig uses Leaf Storm to pin Staravia to a tree and pummel it, knocking it out. Ash recalls Staravia as Cheryl introduces herself, her Mothim circling Gardenia. Ash is disappointed at his loss but Pikachu convinces him to do special training.

The group sits around a fire as Cheryl tells Gardenia about the search for the Enchanted Honey. Cheryl mentions her reason is that her grandfather did not find the honey and that she wants to find it. Gardenia agrees to help, mentioning that the Combee are connected and that she knows a spot where Combee gather to form the Combee wall. They decide to go the next morning, knowing that Gardenia has extensive knowledge of the forest.

The next day, Team Rocket hikes along, wrapped in bandages and still trying to find the honey. Meowth points down the path as they notice Ash's group moving. Team Rocket follows form behind and tries to hide, but James slips and gets their attention. Team Rocket recites their motto and ditches the bandages. James sends out Carnivine, which instantly chews at his head. Gardenia instantly runs up and hugs up to Carnivine. She asks to trade for his Carnivine, but he turns it down as she frees him from Carnivine's grip. Ash's group warns her about who he really is. Gardenia is convinced that someone that raises Grass types can't be bad, which drops everyone. Gardenia tries to offer a Victreebel in return, but that brings up memories of his Victreebel.

Jessie snaps James out of it and orders him to do something. James has Carnivine use Bite, but Gardenia gets in the way, Carnivine biting down on Gardenia's head. Brock tries to help her, but Dawn pushes him aside as James has Carnivine release her. While Meowth mentions to Jessie that they don't have money for a mecha, Jessie sends out Seviper and James sends out Cacnea. Gardenia instantly hugs up to Cacnea, asking it to use Pin Missile on her back. Jessie gets impatient and has Seviper use Poison Tail. Gardenia snaps out of it and sends out her Turtwig, having it bite Seviper's tail. Cacnea attempts Pin Missile, but a Leaf Storm sends Cacnea flying up and into the Meowth Hot Air balloon. Team Rocket gets in the balloon and uses a mecha arm to grab Mothim. Turtwig uses Leech Seed to break the arm and free Mothim. Pikachu fires Thunderbolt at the balloon and sends Team Rocket blasting off. Cheryl thanks Gardenia as Mothim flies off, everyone following. They find some of the flowers as a Nuzleaf carrying a message shows up, which causes Gardenia to split from the group. Mothim flies around the flowers as they notice Mothim excited. A Combee appears and flies off. The group runs after the Combee as they continue to head towards the goal.

Major events

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

  • This episode is the second part of the three-episode Eterna Forest arc.
  • Music from Destiny Deoxys is used as background music.
  • Meowth uses something that looks similar to a Nunchuk, an extension of the Wiimote, to control the blimp.
  • Professor Oak's Pokémon lecture: Chimchar
    • Pokémon senryū: さあバトル かえんぐるまで もえあがれ Saa batoru, Kaenguruma de, Moe agare "Come, a battle, with Flame Wheel, burst into flame."
  • The next episode preview is narrated by Ash.
  • The English dub title for this episode "The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!" is a pun on the saying/cliché, "The grass is always greener on the other side", which can be abbreviated to, "the grass is always greener."
  • This is one of the few episodes of the Diamond & Pearl series where Dawn's Piplup does not appear.

Errors

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Gardenia's missing undershirt
  • Gardenia is animated with skin color underneath her mantle, making it seem as if she has no shirt on underneath.

Dub edits

In other languages

  • Brazilian Portuguese: O Tipo Grama é Sempre mais Verde!
  • Chinese (Taiwan): 草苗龜對草苗龜!速度對決!
  • Czech: Milovnice travních typů
  • Dutch: Opkomst van Gardenia, Turtwig vs Turtwig!
  • Finnish: Ruohotyyppi on aina vihreämpi
  • French: Rien ne vaut un Pokémon Plante !
  • German: Verrückt nach Pflanzen-Pokémon!
  • Italian: ...La ricerca continua! & I fiori di Baccagrana
  • Polish: Trawiaste Pokémony górą
  • Spanish:
    • Iberian Spanish ¡El del Tipo Planta Siempre es Más Verde!
    • Latin American Spanish: ¡Los de tipo hierba siempre son más fuertes!


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