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(Japanese: '''ふしぎないきものポケットモンスター！''' ''The Mysterious Creatures, {{tt|Pocket Monsters|Pokémon}}!'') is the 120th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 586th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 26, 2009<!-- and in the United States on *day*-->. Similar to [[DP048]], this episode is a [[clip show]] that summarizes all the events of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' saga up to this episode.
(Japanese: '''ふしぎないきものポケットモンスター！''' ''The Mysterious Creatures, {{tt|Pocket Monsters|Pokémon}}!'') is the 120th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 586th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 26, 2009<!-- and in the United States on *day*-->. Similar to [[DP048]], this episode is a [[clip show]] that summarizes all the events of the ''Diamond & Pearl'' saga up to this episode.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
<!--This episode is essentially a clip show covering all major events since over this season from ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage]]'' to [[DP119]].-->
<!--This episode is essentially a clip show covering all major events since over this season from ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage]]'' to [[DP119]].-->
The gang travels toward [[Snowpoint City]], and along the way, remember what has happened so far in their adventure. Future events are also hinted.
{{ashfr|The group}} travels toward [[Snowpoint City]], and along the way, remember what has happened so far in their adventure.


==Major events==
The clip show is divided into sections, each focusing on a different subject. It starts with an introduction to the [[Pokémon (species)|mysterious creatures]] that inhabit the [[Pokémon world]] and how some of them are able to undergo [[Evolution]]. Then it explains what [[Pokémon Trainer]]s are before covering some moments of {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|journey}} to become a [[Pokémon Master]] and showcasing {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|his Pokémon}}. After that, a brief explanation of [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}s and [[Badge]]s is given, followed by information on Ash's [[rival]] [[Paul]].


===Debuts===
Then two different {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}}es are showcased: {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s and [[Pokémon Stylist]]s. After that, the clip show covers the events that have happened since {{an|Dawn}} began her journey as a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. Her dream of becoming a [[Top Coordinator]] like [[Johanna|her mother]] is addressed, and aspects of [[Pokémon Contest]]s, such as the acquisition of [[Ribbon]]s and the way [[Contest Battle]]s work, are explained. Then {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon}} are showcased, and her rival [[Zoey]] is introduced.
====Pokémon debuts====
 
The clip show then moves to the role [[Team Galactic]] plays in the [[series]] and their interest in [[Sinnoh]]'s space-time legend. It concludes by featuring scenes from future episodes, showcasing Dawn's participation in the {{to|Sandalstraw}} Contest and Ash's battle at the [[Snowpoint Gym]].


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* {{si|Kenny}} (preview)
* {{si|Kenny}} (preview)
* {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} (preview)
* {{an|Brandon}} (preview)
* [[Johanna]] (flashback)
* [[Johanna]] (flashback)
* [[Candice]] (preview)
* [[Candice]] (preview)
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* [[Maylene]] (flashback)
* [[Maylene]] (flashback)
* [[Crasher Wake]] (flashback)
* [[Crasher Wake]] (flashback)
* [[Cynthia]] (flashback)
* {{an|Cynthia}} (flashback)
* [[Reggie]] (flashback)
* [[Reggie]] (flashback)
* [[Cocoa]] (flashback)
* [[Cocoa]] (flashback)
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* [[Saturn]] (flashback)
* [[Saturn]] (flashback)
* [[Cyrus]] (flashback)
* [[Cyrus]] (flashback)
* {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}s (flashback)
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s (flashback)
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s (flashback)
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s (flashback)
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s (flashback)
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s (flashback)
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* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; flashback)
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; flashback)
* {{p|Prinplup}} ({{OP|Kenny|Prinplup}}; preview)
* {{p|Prinplup}} ({{OP|Kenny|Prinplup}}; preview)
* {{p|Regirock}} ({{DL|Brandon's legendary titans|Regirock|Brandon's}}; preview)
* {{p|Regirock}} ([[Brandon's legendary giants#Regirock|Brandon's]]; preview)
* {{p|Registeel}} ({{DL|Brandon's legendary titans|Registeel|Brandon's}}; preview)
* {{p|Registeel}} ([[Brandon's legendary giants#Registeel|Brandon's]]; preview)
* {{p|Regice}} ({{DL|Brandon's legendary titans|Regice|Brandon's}}; preview)
* {{p|Regice}} ([[Brandon's legendary giants#Regice|Brandon's]]; preview)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}; preview)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}; preview)
* {{p|Bronzong}} ([[Lucian]]'s; preview)
* {{p|Bronzong}} ([[Lucian]]'s; preview)
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* {{p|Ludicolo}} (flashback)
* {{p|Ludicolo}} (flashback)


==Trivia==  
==Trivia==
* The episode was originally believed to be called '''教えて！ポケットモンスター！！''' ''Teach me! {{tt|Pocket Monsters|Pokémon}}!''. Then it was announced that it was to be a special aired with [[DP119]] and that the episode's title was really '''さびしがりやのユキカブリ！''' ''The Lonely {{tt|Yukikaburi|Snover}}!''. It was then revealed that the former was actually [[DP121]] set to air on April 2, 2009 and that this episode's title was changed yet again.
* The episode was originally believed to be called '''教えて！ポケットモンスター！！''' ''Teach me! {{tt|Pocket Monsters|Pokémon}}!''. Then, it was announced that it was to be a special aired with [[DP119]], and that the episode's title was really '''さびしがりやのユキカブリ！''' ''The Lonely {{tt|Yukikaburi|Snover}}!''. It was then revealed that the former was actually [[DP121]], which was set to air on April 2, 2009, and that this episode's title was changed yet again.
* This is the anime's third [[clip show]], after [[AG120]] and [[DP048]].
* This is the anime's third [[clip show]], after [[AG120]] and [[DP048]].
** The 120th episode of the [[Advanced Generation series|previous series]] was also a clip show.
** The 120th episode of the [[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|previous series]] was also a clip show.
* Due to not having a [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]] or [[Pokémon Trivia Quiz|similar segment]] following it, this is the shortest episode in over ten years, last matched by [[EP060]].
* Due to not having a [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]] or [[Pokémon Trivia Quiz|similar segment]] following it, this is the shortest episode in over ten years, last matched by [[EP060]].
* ''[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]'', ''[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]]'' are used as background music.
* [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]], [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]], and [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] are used as background music.
* This is the final episode to be broadcast in Japan in a 4:3 {{wp|Aspect ratio}}. As of [[DP121|the following episode]], all episodes are shown in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
* This is the final episode to be broadcast in Japan in a 4:3 {{wp|Aspect ratio}}. As of [[DP121|the following episode]], all episodes are shown in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
** However, {{wp|Cartoon Network}}'s standard-definition feed continued to air the show in a 4:3 aspect ratio for another five episodes after this, not switching to 16:9 until [[DP126|''Classroom Training!'']]; Cartoon Network would start switching back and forth between 4:3 and 16:9 for standard-definition airings starting [[DP131|five episodes afterward]], before the network stopped its cropping practices during the week prior to the initial dubbed airing of ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]''; high-definition presentations were maintained in all instances.
** However, {{wp|Cartoon Network}}'s standard-definition feed continued to air the show in a 4:3 aspect ratio for another five episodes after this, not switching to 16:9 until ''[[DP126|Classroom Training!]]''. Cartoon Network would eventually start switching back and forth between 4:3 and 16:9 for standard-definition airings starting [[DP131|five episodes afterward]], before the network stopped its cropping practices during the week prior to the initial dubbed airing of ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]''. High-definition presentations were maintained in all instances.
* This is the last clip show episode to feature {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} in person.
* As a clip show, this episode was not dubbed into any other language, and was not aired anywhere outside of Japan.
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
* Several events from ''future'' episodes are revealed in this episode, including:
* Several events from future episodes are revealed in this episode, including:
** {{an|Dawn}} changing clothes from her {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} outfit to her {{v2|Platinum}} outfit. ([[DP125]])
** {{an|Dawn}} changing clothes from her {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} outfit to her {{v2|Platinum}} outfit. ([[DP125]])
** {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} donning jackets similar to the one worn by {{ga|Lucas}} in Platinum. ([[DP125]])
** {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} donning jackets similar to the one worn by {{ga|Lucas}} in Platinum. ([[DP125]])
** [[Candice]]'s debut. ([[DP126]])
** [[Candice]]'s debut. ([[DP126]])
** Ash's Gym battle against Candice and the Pokémon she will use. ([[DP127]])
** Ash's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Candice and the Pokémon she will use. ([[DP127]])
** The return of {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} to awaken {{p|Regigigas}} in the [[Snowpoint Temple]]. ([[DP128]])
** The return of {{an|Brandon}} to awaken {{p|Regigigas}} in the [[Snowpoint Temple]]. ([[DP128]])
** A battle between Brandon and [[Paul]], with Paul using his new {{p|Hariyama}}. ([[DP128]])
** A battle between Brandon and [[Paul]], with Paul using his new {{p|Hariyama}}. ([[DP128]])
===Errors===
===Dub edits===
* This episode was skipped in the dub, much like [[AG120]] and [[DP048]] were.


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[[zh:宝可梦 钻石＆珍珠 回顾篇 第2集]]

Latest revision as of 13:53, 22 February 2024

These donuts are great! This article is about an episode of the Pokémon anime that has not been dubbed into English. As such, its coverage may contain romanized Japanese names, rather than dub names.
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DP120
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DP120   EP586
ふしぎないきものポケットモンスター！
The Mysterious Creatures, Pocket Monsters!
First broadcast
Japan March 26, 2009
United States Unaired
English themes
Opening N/A
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening ハイタッチ！
Ending あしたはきっと
Credits
Animation Team Iguchi
Screenplay
Storyboard
Assistant director
Animation director
Additional credits

(Japanese: ふしぎないきものポケットモンスター！ The Mysterious Creatures, Pocket Monsters!) is the 120th episode of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl, and the 586th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on March 26, 2009. Similar to DP048, this episode is a clip show that summarizes all the events of the Diamond & Pearl saga up to this episode.

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Plot

The group travels toward Snowpoint City, and along the way, remember what has happened so far in their adventure.

The clip show is divided into sections, each focusing on a different subject. It starts with an introduction to the mysterious creatures that inhabit the Pokémon world and how some of them are able to undergo Evolution. Then it explains what Pokémon Trainers are before covering some moments of Ash's journey to become a Pokémon Master and showcasing his Pokémon. After that, a brief explanation of Gym battles and Badges is given, followed by information on Ash's rival Paul.

Then two different Trainer classes are showcased: Pokémon Breeders and Pokémon Stylists. After that, the clip show covers the events that have happened since Dawn began her journey as a Coordinator. Her dream of becoming a Top Coordinator like her mother is addressed, and aspects of Pokémon Contests, such as the acquisition of Ribbons and the way Contest Battles work, are explained. Then Dawn's Pokémon are showcased, and her rival Zoey is introduced.

The clip show then moves to the role Team Galactic plays in the series and their interest in Sinnoh's space-time legend. It concludes by featuring scenes from future episodes, showcasing Dawn's participation in the Sandalstraw Contest and Ash's battle at the Snowpoint Gym.

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Trivia

  • The episode was originally believed to be called 教えて！ポケットモンスター！！ Teach me! Pocket Monsters!. Then, it was announced that it was to be a special aired with DP119, and that the episode's title was really さびしがりやのユキカブリ！ The Lonely Yukikaburi!. It was then revealed that the former was actually DP121, which was set to air on April 2, 2009, and that this episode's title was changed yet again.
  • This is the anime's third clip show, after AG120 and DP048.
  • Due to not having a Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination or similar segment following it, this is the shortest episode in over ten years, last matched by EP060.
  • Aim to Be a Pokémon Master, By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~, and Pokémon Symphonic Medley are used as background music.
  • This is the final episode to be broadcast in Japan in a 4:3 Aspect ratio. As of the following episode, all episodes are shown in a 16:9 aspect ratio.
    • However, Cartoon Network's standard-definition feed continued to air the show in a 4:3 aspect ratio for another five episodes after this, not switching to 16:9 until Classroom Training!. Cartoon Network would eventually start switching back and forth between 4:3 and 16:9 for standard-definition airings starting five episodes afterward, before the network stopped its cropping practices during the week prior to the initial dubbed airing of Sticking With Who You Know!. High-definition presentations were maintained in all instances.
  • This is the last clip show episode to feature Ash and Pikachu in person.
  • As a clip show, this episode was not dubbed into any other language, and was not aired anywhere outside of Japan.
201
Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
201


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Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
DP121 : The Lonely Snover! →
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