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'''Double Team Turnover!''' (Japanese: '''ギンガ団襲撃!! -後編-''' ''{{tt|Ginga-dan|Team Galactic}} Attacks!! -Part 2-'') is the 97th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 563rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 2, 2008, as a part of a one-hour special with ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!]]'' and in the United States on March 7, 2009.
'''Double Team Turnover!''' (Japanese: '''ギンガ団襲撃!! -後編-''' ''{{tt|Ginga-dan|Team Galactic}} Attacks!! -Part 2-'') is the 97th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 563rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 2, 2008, as a part of a one-hour special with ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!]]'' and in the United States on March 7, 2009.
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==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
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<i>Team Galactic Commanders Saturn and Mars have cornered Cynthia, her grandmother Carolina, the business mogul Cyrus, Officer Jenny's team, and our heroes inside the Celestic Town research center. A battle erupts as Saturn and Mars try to steal the Lustrous Orb, but Cynthia's Gastrodon, Ash's Chimchar, and Dawn's Pachirisu defend our heroes against Mars' Purugly and Saturn's Toxicroak. But during the fight, Chimchar is badly hurt by Toxicroak, and Team Rocket—who were disguised as Jenny's police officers—manage to grab the Orb and escape! Team Galactic leaves, but Ash and his friends can't pursue them; first, they must tend to their injured Pokémon.
 
Ash's Staravia and Cynthia's Garchomp search for Team Rocket while our heroes rest at the Pokémon Center and try to figure out Team Galactic's plan. Are they planning to use the Lustrous Orb to help awaken Dialga and Palkia? In the meantime, Team Rocket hides out in the ruins near the research center, but they're soon spotted by Garchomp and Staravia—and Carolina and Cyrus, and even Team Galactic! As all sides converge on the ruins, Cyrus begins ranting about the power of the Lustrous Orb, just before Team Galactic's Golbat swarm the area. In the confusion, a Skuntank grabs the Lustrous Orb, blasts Team Rocket into the sky, and brings the Orb to Commander Jupiter, another Team Galactic member.
 
With the Lustrous Orb in their possession, Team Galactic uses the Golbat to cover their escape. Our heroes try to give chase, but it's useless—Team Galactic gets away scot-free. However, Cynthia has begun to suspect Cyrus and his crazed rants. Although she doesn't know it, Cyrus is in fact the head of Team Galactic. After he leaves Celestic Town, he joins his minions at Team Galactic's base and reveals his plan for the Adamant Orb and Lustrous Orb. Using the Orbs, and the help of a certain Pokémon hunter, he's about to launch a plan that will let him to summon the Legendary Dialga and Palkia!</i>


Picking up from ''[[DP096|Losing its Lustrous!]]'', {{Ash}}, {{ashfr|his friends}} and [[Cynthia]] battle against [[Saturn]] and [[Mars]] in the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]. Cynthia's {{p|Gastrodon}} manages to easily defeat the multiple {{p|Golbat}} sent out by [[Team Galactic]]. Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Chimchar}} while {{an|Dawn}} sends out {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, to which Mars and Saturn counter with {{p|Purugly}}'s {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{TP|Saturn|Toxicroak}}'s {{m|Dark Pulse}}. With help from Cynthia's Gastrodon and {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}, the attacks are repelled, but Chimchar is injured when it takes a {{m|Poison Jab}} meant for Pikachu.  
==Plot==
Picking up from ''[[DP096|Losing its Lustrous!]]'', {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}} and [[Cynthia]] battle against [[Saturn]] and [[Mars]] in the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]. Cynthia's {{p|Gastrodon}} manages to easily defeat the multiple {{p|Golbat}} sent out by [[Team Galactic]]. Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Chimchar}} while {{an|Dawn}} sends out {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, to which Mars and Saturn counter with {{TP|Mars|Purugly}}'s {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{TP|Saturn|Toxicroak}}'s {{m|Dark Pulse}}. With help from Cynthia's Gastrodon and {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}, the attacks are repelled, but Chimchar is injured when it takes a {{m|Poison Jab}} meant for Pikachu.  


This distraction allows [[Team Rocket]] to make their attempt to snatch the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb}}, only to be caught in the act by [[Officer Jenny]]. Despite both this and the fact they are surrounded by Galactic operatives, Team Rocket escapes after [[Cyrus]] gives a subtle order for Mars and Saturn to let them go. After they leave, Saturn sends the Golbat after them and flees, while the heroes are forced to retreat to the [[Pokémon Center]] to get help for Chimchar and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and so they can plan their next move.
This distraction allows {{TRT}} to make their attempt to snatch the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb}}, only to be caught in the act by [[Officer Jenny]]. Despite both this and the fact they are surrounded by Galactic operatives, Team Rocket escapes after [[Cyrus]] gives a subtle order for Mars and Saturn to let them go. After they leave, Saturn sends the Golbat after them and flees, while the heroes are forced to retreat to the [[Pokémon Center]] to get help for Chimchar and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and so they can plan their next move.


Meanwhile, another Team Galactic Commander named [[Jupiter]] and her {{p|Skuntank}} use the [[Spear Key]] to find the location of the Lustrous Orb.
Meanwhile, another Team Galactic Commander named [[Jupiter]] and her {{p|Skuntank}} use the [[Spear Key]] to find the location of the Lustrous Orb.
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In the Pokémon Center, Cynthia advises Ash and his friends about the importance of the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb}} and the Lustrous Orb, and their ties to {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Ash feels guilty for getting Chimchar injured but Cynthia, who has recognized Chimchar as the one that [[DP040|battled her]] under [[Paul]]'s command, tells Ash that it is important not to regret the past but look forward to the future. [[Professor Carolina]] and Cyrus have since gone to the ruins to see the damage inflicted by Mars's attack, when Cyrus is informed of the whereabouts of Team Rocket by one of the Golbat.
In the Pokémon Center, Cynthia advises Ash and his friends about the importance of the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb}} and the Lustrous Orb, and their ties to {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Ash feels guilty for getting Chimchar injured but Cynthia, who has recognized Chimchar as the one that [[DP040|battled her]] under [[Paul]]'s command, tells Ash that it is important not to regret the past but look forward to the future. [[Professor Carolina]] and Cyrus have since gone to the ruins to see the damage inflicted by Mars's attack, when Cyrus is informed of the whereabouts of Team Rocket by one of the Golbat.


Carolina and Cyrus find Team Rocket hiding in the ruins, and Mars - after disabling the police nearby with her {{p|Bronzor}}'s {{m|Hypnosis}} - quickly arrives on the scene. She attempts to have Purugly and Bronzor attack Team Rocket, but Pikachu, Staravia, Piplup and Garchomp interfere as the heroes arrive. Trapped, Team Rocket tries a desperate move - threatening to destroy the Lustrous Orb. This only prompts Cyrus to explode in anger at them, lecturing the trio on the history of [[Sinnoh]] and the importance of the orbs in its space-time legend. Cyrus then loses his temper and begins laughing maniacally as the Golbat return to attack Team Rocket. They fail, but in the confusion Jupiter's Skuntank arrives and steals the Lustrous Orb.
Carolina and Cyrus find Team Rocket hiding in the ruins, and Mars—after disabling the police nearby with her {{p|Bronzor}}'s {{m|Hypnosis}}—quickly arrives on the scene. She attempts to have Purugly and Bronzor attack Team Rocket, but Pikachu, Staravia, Piplup and Garchomp interfere as the heroes arrive. Trapped, Team Rocket tries a desperate move—threatening to destroy the Lustrous Orb. This only prompts Cyrus to explode in anger at them, lecturing the trio on the history of [[Sinnoh]] and the importance of the orbs in its space-time legend. Cyrus then loses his temper and begins laughing maniacally as the Golbat return to attack Team Rocket. They fail, but in the confusion Jupiter's Skuntank arrives and steals the Lustrous Orb.


That night at the Pokémon Center, Carolina apprises Officer Jenny of the day's events while Cynthia and Ash's group mourn their failure to protect the orbs. Cyrus advises them to not feel sorry for themselves, that they did an admirable job against Team Galactic, stating that he will remember them for their efforts before leaving.  
That night at the Pokémon Center, Carolina apprises Officer Jenny of the day's events while Cynthia and Ash's group mourn their failure to protect the orbs. Cyrus advises them to not feel sorry for themselves, that they did an admirable job against Team Galactic, stating that he will remember them for their efforts before leaving.  


The next morning, Cynthia departs Celestic Town to meet [[Aaron (Elite Four)|a challenger]] for the title of {{pkmn|champion}}. The gang are worried about what Team Galactic are up to, but Cynthia tells them they should just proceed as normal, knowing they will all have to be ready for when Team Galactic make their next move.
The next morning, Cynthia departs Celestic Town to meet {{EF|Aaron|a challenger}} for the title of [[Pokémon Champion]]. The gang are worried about what Team Galactic are up to, but Cynthia tells them they should just proceed as normal, knowing they will all have to be ready for when Team Galactic make their next move.


Meanwhile, in the secret headquarters of Team Galactic, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn observe the Adamant Orb, Lustrous Orb and Spear Key, which they have attached to machines in a laboratory. A door opens to reveal the leader of Team Galactic - Cyrus! He admonishes Saturn for displaying ineptitude during the mission while Mars snickers. Cyrus then reveals that Ash and Dawn have witnessed the spirits of {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Azelf}} to his underlings' surprise. He orders Jupiter to head up the mission of collecting the [[lake guardians]], to which he says she will contact the [[Pokémon poacher|Pokémon hunter]]s. Mars has news too - the [[Fuego Ironworks]] have completed their experiment on the [[DP069|meteorites stolen]] from [[Veilstone City]], moving the [[Red Chain]] project into its final stage. Cyrus laughs insanely as he visualizes the 'beautiful and pure' world he plans to build with the immeasurable power of Dialga and Palkia...
Meanwhile, in the secret headquarters of Team Galactic, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn observe the Adamant Orb, Lustrous Orb and Spear Key, which they have attached to machines in a laboratory. A door opens to reveal the leader of Team Galactic—Cyrus. He admonishes Saturn for displaying ineptitude during the mission while Mars snickers. Cyrus then reveals that Ash and Dawn have witnessed the spirits of {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Azelf}} to his underlings' surprise. He orders Jupiter to head up the mission of collecting the {{an|lake guardians}}, to which he says she will contact the [[Pokémon poacher|Pokémon hunter]]s. Mars has news too—the [[Fuego Ironworks]] have completed their experiment on the [[DP069|meteorites stolen]] from [[Veilstone City]], moving the [[Red Chain]] project into its final stage. Cyrus laughs insanely as he visualizes the 'beautiful and pure' world he plans to build with the immeasurable power of Dialga and Palkia.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* Team Galactic obtains the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb}}.
* [[Cynthia]] is revealed to own a {{p|Gastrodon}}.
* [[Cyrus]] is revealed to be [[Team Galactic]]'s leader.
* [[Team Galactic]] obtains the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb}}.
* [[Team Galactic]] begin plans to capture the {{an|Lake guardians|Lake Guardians}}.
* [[Cyrus]] is revealed to be Team Galactic's leader.
* Team Galactic begin plans to capture the {{an|lake guardians}}.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Jupiter]]
* [[Jupiter]]


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=====TV episode debuts=====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Purugly}}
* {{p|Purugly}} ({{OP|Mars|Purugly}})


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* [[Jupiter]]
* [[Jupiter]]
* [[Saturn]]
* [[Saturn]]
* [[Team Galactic]] [[Galactic Grunt|Grunts]]
* {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}s
* Police
* Police


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* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
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* {{p|Gastrodon}} ([[Cynthia]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Gastrodon}} ([[Cynthia]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}})
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}})
* {{p|Purugly}} ([[Mars]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Purugly}} ({{OP|Mars|Purugly}}; debut)
* {{p|Bronzor}} ([[Mars]]'s; seiyū: 古島清孝 ''[[Kiyotaka Furushima]]'', ''Tom Wayland in the dub'')
* {{p|Bronzor}} ([[Mars]]'s)
* {{p|Skuntank}} ([[Jupiter]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Skuntank}} ([[Jupiter]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Team Galactic]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Team Galactic]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Chansey}} ([[Pokémon Center]]'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Uxie}} (fresco)
* {{p|Uxie}} (fresco)
* {{p|Mesprit}} (fresco)
* {{p|Mesprit}} (fresco)
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* ''[[Message of the Wind]]'' is replaced by ''[[Surely Tomorrow]]'' as the ending theme.
* ''[[Message of the Wind]]'' is replaced by ''[[Surely Tomorrow]]'' as the ending theme.
* There is no [[Professor Oak's Pokémon lecture]] following this episode.
* There is no [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] following this episode.
* [[AG097|The 97th episode]] of [[Advanced Generation series|the previous anime series]] also featured the antagonists of [[Generation III|that generation's games]], much as this episode features the antagonists of [[Generation IV|the current generation's games]]. AG097, however, had a cliffhanger leading into [[AG098|its second part]], while this episode is the final part of the two-parter. The previous generation's arc, however, was the last appearance of the respective teams, while this arc, with four badges left for Ash to earn in Sinnoh, is merely Team Galactic's biggest appearance yet.
* [[AG097|The 97th episode]] of [[Advanced Generation series|the previous anime series]] also featured the antagonists of [[Generation III|that generation's games]], much as this episode features the antagonists of [[Generation IV|the current generation's games]]. AG097, however, had a cliffhanger leading into [[AG098|its second part]], while this episode is the final part of the two-parter. The previous generation's arc, however, was the last appearance of the respective teams, while this arc, with four Badges left for Ash to earn in Sinnoh, is merely one of Team Galactic's biggest appearances.
* Music from ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' is used.
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', ''[[M09|Pokemon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' is used.
* During the title card sequence, the former title card music from the Battle Frontier portion of the {{series|Advanced Generation}} is played. The same applies to ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!]]''.
* During the title card sequence, the former title card music from the Battle Frontier portion of the {{series|Advanced Generation}} is played. The same applies to ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!]]''.
* Prior to this episode's actual dub title being revealed, [http://schedule.cartoonnetwork.com Cartoon Network] had listed the [[DP096|previous episode]]'s dub title with a "(Part 1)" attached, leading some people to believe this episode's dub title was "Losing Its Lustrous (Part 2)".
* Prior to this episode's actual dub title being revealed, [http://schedule.cartoonnetwork.com Cartoon Network] had listed the [[DP096|previous episode]]'s dub title with a "(Part 1)" attached, leading some people to believe this episode's dub title was "Losing Its Lustrous (Part 2)".
** Pokémon.com's listing lists this episode as '''''A''' Double Team Turnover'' for an unknown reason.
** Pokémon.com's listing lists this episode as '''''A''' Double Team Turnover'' for an unknown reason.
* Ash asks "[[Who's that Pokémon?]]" when Jupiter's {{p|Skuntank}} appears, which might be a reference to the original commercial break divider.
* Ash asks "[[Who's That Pokémon?]]" when Jupiter's {{p|Skuntank}} appears, which might be a reference to the original commercial break divider.
* The dub title for this episode might be a reference to {{wp|March Madness}}, as "Double Team" and "Turnover" are both terms used in {{wp|basketball}}.
* The dub title for this episode might be a reference to {{wp|March Madness}}, as "Double Team" and "Turnover" are both terms used in {{wp|basketball}}.
** Coincidentally, the episode also aired in the US in {{wp|March}}.
** The episode also aired in the U.S. in {{wp|March}}.
* The person who challenged Cynthia was [[DP099|later]] revealed to be {{EF|Aaron}}.


===Errors===
===Errors===
[[Image:Gastro error DP097.jpg|200px|The coloring error|thumb]]
[[File:DP097 Gastrodon Error.png|200px|The coloring error|thumb]]
* While [[Cynthia]]'s {{p|Gastrodon}} and {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} were battling Toxicroak and Purugly, Gastrodon's head was colored pink, instead of the usual brown.
* While [[Cynthia]]'s {{p|Gastrodon}} and {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} were battling Toxicroak and Purugly, Gastrodon's head was colored pink, instead of the usual brown.
* When {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} is recovering, his Japanese voice can be heard.
* When {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} is recovering, his Japanese voice can be heard.
* When {{TP|Ash|Chimchar|Infernape}} is recovering, its tail is still alight even though it is asleep.
* When {{AP|Chimchar}} is recovering, its tail is still alight even though it is asleep.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===


===In other languages===
==In other languages==
* Dutch: '''{{tt|Strijd Tussen De Teams!|Battle Between The Teams!}}'''
{{Epilang|color=FFCCCC|bordercolor=9999FF
* German: '''{{tt|Im Doppelteam-Karussell!|In the doubleteam-carrousel!}}'''
|zh_cmn={{tt|銀河隊來襲!!-後篇-|Team Galactic Attacks!! -Part 2-}}
* Korean: '''{{tt|갤럭시단! 다시 나타나다! (제2부)|Team Galactic! Appear again! (Part 2)}}'''
|cs={{tt|Překvapivý zvrat|Suprprising Turnover}}
* Brazilian Portuguese: '''{{tt|É Tudo ou Nada!|It's All or Nothing!}}'''
|da={{tt|Dobbelt Team-angreb|Double team attack}}
* Latin American Spanish: '''{{tt|¡El malevolo Equipo Galactica!|The Mean Team Galactic!}}'''
|de={{tt|Im Doppelteam-Karussell!|In the doubleteam-carrousel!}}
* Iberian Spanish: '''{{tt|Regreso del Doble Equipo|Return of Double Team}}'''
|nl={{tt|Strijd Tussen De Teams!|Battle Between The Teams!}}
* Czech: '''{{tt|Překvapivý zvrat|Suprprising Turnover}}'''
|fi={{tt|Kuula hukassa!|The lost orb!}}
* Italian: '''{{tt|Due Team da sconfiggere!|Two Teams to defeat!}}'''
|fr_eu={{tt|La quête de la Team Galaxie!|The quest of Team Galactic!}}
* Polish: '''{{tt|Kradzież zespołowa|The Theft Team}}'''
|it={{tt|Due Team da sconfiggere!|Two Teams to defeat!}}
* French: '''{{tt|La quête de la Team Galaxie !|The quest of Team Galactic!}}'''
|ko={{tt|갤럭시단 다시 나타나다! (제2부)|Team Galactic - Appear again! (Part 2)}}
 
|no={{tt|Mer enn ett team|More than one team}}
|pl={{tt|Kradzież zespołowa|The Theft Team}}
|pt_br={{tt|É Tudo ou Nada!|It's All or Nothing!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Reviravolta na Equipa Dupla!|Volte-face in the Double Team!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El malevolo Equipo Galactica!|The Mean Team Galactic!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Regreso del Doble Equipo|Return of Double Team}}
|sv={{tt|Dubbelt team-trubbel|Double team trouble}}
|ru={{tt|Проигрыш двойной команды!|Double Team loss!}}
}}


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DP096 : Losing Its Lustrous!
Diamond & Pearl series
DP098 : If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!
Double Team Turnover!
DP097.png
DP097   EP563
ギンガ団襲撃!! -後編-
Ginga-dan Attacks!! -Part 2-
First broadcast
Japan October 2, 2008
United States March 7, 2009
English themes
Opening We Will Be Heroes
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening ハイタッチ!
Ending あしたはきっと
Credits
Animation Team Iguchi
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 古賀一臣 Kazuomi Koga
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

Double Team Turnover! (Japanese: ギンガ団襲撃!! -後編- Ginga-dan Attacks!! -Part 2-) is the 97th episode of the Diamond & Pearl series, and the 563rd episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on October 2, 2008, as a part of a one-hour special with Losing Its Lustrous! and in the United States on March 7, 2009.

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Blurb

Team Galactic Commanders Saturn and Mars have cornered Cynthia, her grandmother Carolina, the business mogul Cyrus, Officer Jenny's team, and our heroes inside the Celestic Town research center. A battle erupts as Saturn and Mars try to steal the Lustrous Orb, but Cynthia's Gastrodon, Ash's Chimchar, and Dawn's Pachirisu defend our heroes against Mars' Purugly and Saturn's Toxicroak. But during the fight, Chimchar is badly hurt by Toxicroak, and Team Rocket—who were disguised as Jenny's police officers—manage to grab the Orb and escape! Team Galactic leaves, but Ash and his friends can't pursue them; first, they must tend to their injured Pokémon.

Ash's Staravia and Cynthia's Garchomp search for Team Rocket while our heroes rest at the Pokémon Center and try to figure out Team Galactic's plan. Are they planning to use the Lustrous Orb to help awaken Dialga and Palkia? In the meantime, Team Rocket hides out in the ruins near the research center, but they're soon spotted by Garchomp and Staravia—and Carolina and Cyrus, and even Team Galactic! As all sides converge on the ruins, Cyrus begins ranting about the power of the Lustrous Orb, just before Team Galactic's Golbat swarm the area. In the confusion, a Skuntank grabs the Lustrous Orb, blasts Team Rocket into the sky, and brings the Orb to Commander Jupiter, another Team Galactic member.

With the Lustrous Orb in their possession, Team Galactic uses the Golbat to cover their escape. Our heroes try to give chase, but it's useless—Team Galactic gets away scot-free. However, Cynthia has begun to suspect Cyrus and his crazed rants. Although she doesn't know it, Cyrus is in fact the head of Team Galactic. After he leaves Celestic Town, he joins his minions at Team Galactic's base and reveals his plan for the Adamant Orb and Lustrous Orb. Using the Orbs, and the help of a certain Pokémon hunter, he's about to launch a plan that will let him to summon the Legendary Dialga and Palkia!

Plot

Picking up from Losing its Lustrous!, Ash, his friends and Cynthia battle against Saturn and Mars in the Celestic Town Historical Research Center. Cynthia's Gastrodon manages to easily defeat the multiple Golbat sent out by Team Galactic. Ash sends out Pikachu and Chimchar while Dawn sends out Piplup and Pachirisu, to which Mars and Saturn counter with Purugly's Shadow Ball and Toxicroak's Dark Pulse. With help from Cynthia's Gastrodon and Garchomp, the attacks are repelled, but Chimchar is injured when it takes a Poison Jab meant for Pikachu.

This distraction allows Team Rocket to make their attempt to snatch the Lustrous Orb, only to be caught in the act by Officer Jenny. Despite both this and the fact they are surrounded by Galactic operatives, Team Rocket escapes after Cyrus gives a subtle order for Mars and Saturn to let them go. After they leave, Saturn sends the Golbat after them and flees, while the heroes are forced to retreat to the Pokémon Center to get help for Chimchar and Croagunk and so they can plan their next move.

Meanwhile, another Team Galactic Commander named Jupiter and her Skuntank use the Spear Key to find the location of the Lustrous Orb.

With police everywhere in Celestic Town, Team Rocket is left to flee to the Celestic Ruins, which were previously bombed by Mars. One of Saturn's Golbat spots them and goes to report back, along with Ash's Staravia who has also been searching for Team Rocket.

In the Pokémon Center, Cynthia advises Ash and his friends about the importance of the Adamant Orb and the Lustrous Orb, and their ties to Dialga and Palkia. Ash feels guilty for getting Chimchar injured but Cynthia, who has recognized Chimchar as the one that battled her under Paul's command, tells Ash that it is important not to regret the past but look forward to the future. Professor Carolina and Cyrus have since gone to the ruins to see the damage inflicted by Mars's attack, when Cyrus is informed of the whereabouts of Team Rocket by one of the Golbat.

Carolina and Cyrus find Team Rocket hiding in the ruins, and Mars—after disabling the police nearby with her Bronzor's Hypnosis—quickly arrives on the scene. She attempts to have Purugly and Bronzor attack Team Rocket, but Pikachu, Staravia, Piplup and Garchomp interfere as the heroes arrive. Trapped, Team Rocket tries a desperate move—threatening to destroy the Lustrous Orb. This only prompts Cyrus to explode in anger at them, lecturing the trio on the history of Sinnoh and the importance of the orbs in its space-time legend. Cyrus then loses his temper and begins laughing maniacally as the Golbat return to attack Team Rocket. They fail, but in the confusion Jupiter's Skuntank arrives and steals the Lustrous Orb.

That night at the Pokémon Center, Carolina apprises Officer Jenny of the day's events while Cynthia and Ash's group mourn their failure to protect the orbs. Cyrus advises them to not feel sorry for themselves, that they did an admirable job against Team Galactic, stating that he will remember them for their efforts before leaving.

The next morning, Cynthia departs Celestic Town to meet a challenger for the title of Pokémon Champion. The gang are worried about what Team Galactic are up to, but Cynthia tells them they should just proceed as normal, knowing they will all have to be ready for when Team Galactic make their next move.

Meanwhile, in the secret headquarters of Team Galactic, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn observe the Adamant Orb, Lustrous Orb and Spear Key, which they have attached to machines in a laboratory. A door opens to reveal the leader of Team Galactic—Cyrus. He admonishes Saturn for displaying ineptitude during the mission while Mars snickers. Cyrus then reveals that Ash and Dawn have witnessed the spirits of Mesprit and Azelf to his underlings' surprise. He orders Jupiter to head up the mission of collecting the lake guardians, to which he says she will contact the Pokémon hunters. Mars has news too—the Fuego Ironworks have completed their experiment on the meteorites stolen from Veilstone City, moving the Red Chain project into its final stage. Cyrus laughs insanely as he visualizes the 'beautiful and pure' world he plans to build with the immeasurable power of Dialga and Palkia.

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The coloring error
  • While Cynthia's Gastrodon and Garchomp were battling Toxicroak and Purugly, Gastrodon's head was colored pink, instead of the usual brown.
  • When Croagunk is recovering, his Japanese voice can be heard.
  • When Chimchar is recovering, its tail is still alight even though it is asleep.

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