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'''Here Comes the Squirtle Squad''' (Japanese: '''ゼニガメぐんだんとうじょう！''' ''Enter the {{tt|Zenigame|Squirtle}} Squad!'') is the 12th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 17, 1997 and in the United States on September 23, 1998.  
'''Here Comes the Squirtle Squad''' (Japanese: '''ゼニガメぐんだんとうじょう！''' ''Enter the {{tt|Zenigame|Squirtle}} Squad!'') is the 12th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 17, 1997, and in the United States on September 23, 1998.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
<!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/01_12-here-comes-the-squirtle-squad/-->
<!--https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/1/episode-12-here-comes-the-squirtle-squad/-->
<i>Ash and his friends walk along a path and fall into a hole dug by a batch of mischievous Squirtle. Ash climbs out and tries to battle them, but they scatter when Officer Jenny arrives.
<i>Ash and his friends walk along a path and fall into a hole dug by a batch of mischievous Squirtle. Ash climbs out and tries to battle them, but they scatter when Officer Jenny arrives.


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==Plot==
==Plot==
The episode opens with a recap of how {{Ash}} caught his {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and his {{AP|Charmander}}. It seems that his current successful streak is making Ash quite confident. Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are walking down the road, when they fall into a pit. [[Squirtle Squad|A group of]] {{p|Squirtle}} wearing sunglasses peer into the hole, laughing. Ash angrily climbs out of the hole and uses his [[Pokédex]] on the Squirtle. He orders {{AP|Pikachu}} to use a {{m|Thunder Shock}}, but one of the Squirtle takes the hit for the one that seems to be the leader. A battle ensues, but [[Officer Jenny]] soon arrives, scaring away the Squirtle.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are walking down the road when they fall into a pit. A quintet of {{p|Squirtle}} wearing sunglasses peer into the hole, laughing. Ash angrily climbs out of the hole and checks his [[Pokédex]] for details on the Squirtle. He orders {{AP|Pikachu}} to use a {{m|Thunder Shock}} on them, but one of the Squirtle takes the hit for [[Ash's Squirtle|the one that seems to be the leader]]. A battle ensues, but [[Officer Jenny]]'s arrival scares the Squirtle away.


At the police station, Jenny explains that the group of Squirtle that they met earlier are called the "Squirtle Squad". They are a group of Squirtle that have all been abandoned by their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, and all they do is run wild and play pranks on everyone. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is accosted by the Squirtle Squad, tied to a tree, and all of their food is stolen and eaten. Taking advantage of the Squirtle's mistrust of humans, Meowth tricks them into helping him with Team Rocket's latest plan to finally steal Pikachu. Elsewhere, Misty is [[fishing]] while Ash and Brock lie by the riverside. One of the Squirtle Squad members pops up and soaks them with a {{m|Water Gun}}. Ash, having had enough of the Squirtle Squad's antics, confronts the Squirtle when it jumps out of the water. Pikachu charges to attack, but the Squirtle withdraws into its shell and spins at it, knocking Pikachu into the water - at the worst possible time, too, as there is a wild {{p|Goldeen}} in the water.
At the police station, Jenny explains that the group of Squirtle are called the [[Squirtle Squad]]. She feels sympathy for them, as they were abandoned by their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, and all they do is run wild and play pranks on everyone. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is accosted by the Squirtle Squad, tied to a tree, and all of their food is stolen and eaten. Taking advantage of the Squirtle's mistrust of humans, {{MTR}} tricks them into helping him with Team Rocket's latest plan to finally steal Pikachu. Elsewhere, {{an|Misty}} is [[fishing]] while Ash and {{an|Brock}} lie on the riverbank. One of the Squirtle Squad members pops up and soaks them with a {{m|Water Gun}}. Ash, tired of the Squirtle Squad's antics, confronts the Squirtle when it jumps out of the water. Pikachu charges to attack, but the Squirtle {{m|withdraw}}s into its shell and {{m|tackle}}s him, knocking Pikachu into the water, where it is attacked by a wild {{p|Goldeen}}.


Ash yells for Pikachu to swim to shore, and it starts to, but it can't outswim the Goldeen. Pikachu gets {{m|Horn Attack|stabbed by Goldeen's horn}} and knocked back out of the water. Ash runs to help his friend, but three of the Squirtle quickly tie him up, along with Misty, and Brock. Later, the three of them are tied to a rock in a cave, with Pikachu in a cage nearby. Meowth taunts Ash about Team Rocket's plan; Ash tries to appeal to the Squirtle not to believe Meowth, but Meowth retaliates and refutes everything Ash says to keep the Squirtle on Team Rocket's side. Brock realizes that Pikachu in bad shape, and that they need to heal him. Ash begs the Squirtle to let him go into town to get the medicine, and the Squirtle acquiesce. They release Ash on threat of dyeing Misty's hair if he does not return in time, and he sprints to the nearest town. After being knocked out by {{Gary}} slamming a door into him, Ash wakes up to hear Team Rocket holding up the store. Before he can chase them down, however, he manages to obtain the medicine and gets a ride back to the cave with Officer Jenny.
Ash yells for Pikachu to swim to shore, though he cannot outswim the Goldeen. Pikachu gets {{m|Horn Attack|hurt by Goldeen's horn}} and knocked out of the water. Ash runs to his friend's side, but three of the Squirtle quickly tie him up, along with Misty and Brock. Later, the three of them are tied to a rock in a cave, with Pikachu in a cage nearby. Meowth taunts Ash about Team Rocket's plan; Ash tries to appeal to the Squirtle not to believe Meowth, but Meowth retaliates and refutes everything Ash says to keep the Squirtle on Team Rocket's side. Brock realizes that Pikachu is in bad shape, and that they need to heal him. The Squirtle reluctantly accept Ash's pleas to retrieve medicine. They release Ash and threaten to dye Misty's hair if he does not return in time. Ash sprints to a nearby rope bridge, but it breaks, causing him to fall into the water below and receive a Horn Attack from a Goldeen.


With the bridge to town broken, Jenny and Ash find another way into the cave, but it is too narrow for an adult, so Ash has to go through it alone. However, he finds that everyone is gone, and he quickly races out of the cave to find Misty, Brock, and Pikachu completely unhurt. Apparently, the Squirtle were bluffing earlier; they may play tricks, but they would never do anything nasty. Pikachu is then promptly healed. Suddenly, however, a flash bomb explosion signifies the arrival of Team Rocket, complete with their {{motto}}. They throw down a few more flash bombs, and drop a ladder for Meowth to climb up with Pikachu, whom he apparently nabbed while everyone else was distracted by the bombs. As everyone runs for cover, Ash looks back and sees the leader of the Squirtle Squad fallen on its back and unable to move. Ash quickly races back and dives on top of the Squirtle, protecting it from the ensuing explosions. Another pair of bombs are dropped, and Ash tells the Squirtle to save itself. The Squirtle, however, hefts Ash up over its head and runs for the cave, saving them both.
Ash eventually makes it to the nearest town. There, he is knocked out when {{Gary}} slams a shop door into him, and wakes up the next day to overhear Team Rocket holding up the store. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] make a successful getaway with their stash aboard their {{p|Meowth}} balloon. Before Ash can chase them down, he attempts to get a [[Super Potion]]. Though the townspeople pull their guns on Ash, Officer Jenny intervenes. Ash manages to obtain the medicine and get a ride back to the cave with Officer Jenny.


Team Rocket is jubilant with their victory, but Ash interrupts them. Team Rocket is shocked, and Ash orders the Squirtle to use Water Gun. The Water Gun blows a hole in the balloon, sending them blasting off, and Pikachu is saved. However, it turns out there are bigger problems: the Flash Bombs dropped by Team Rocket have started a fire that could burn down the whole town. Fortunately, the Squirtle Squad steps in and puts out the fire with their {{type|Water}} attacks, and the town praises them as their new firefighters. Soon, Ash and his friends are on their way once more, Pikachu back to its perky self, when Misty realizes that the Squirtle Squad boss is following them. Ash offers the Squirtle the opportunity to join his team, and {{AP|Squirtle happily accepts|Squirtle}}.
With the bridge to town broken, Jenny and Ash find another way into the cave, but it is too narrow for an adult, so Ash has to go through it alone. However, he finds that everyone is gone, and he quickly races out of the cave to find his friends completely unhurt. Apparently, the Squirtle were bluffing earlier; they may play tricks, but they would never do anything nasty. Pikachu is then promptly healed by Misty. Suddenly, Team Rocket announces their arrival with several explosions and their {{motto}}. They throw down a few more flash bombs, and drop a ladder for Meowth to climb up with Pikachu, whom he nabbed while everyone else was distracted. As everyone runs for cover, Ash looks back and sees that the Squirtle Squad leader has fallen on its back and is unable to move. Ash quickly races back and dives on top of the Squirtle, protecting it from the ensuing explosions. Another pair of bombs are dropped, and Ash tells the Squirtle to save itself. The Squirtle, however, lifts Ash up over its head and runs for the cave, saving them both.


== Major events ==
Team Rocket starts celebrating early, but Ash interrupts them. Ash orders Squirtle to use its Water Gun, which blows a hole in Team Rocket's balloon, sending them blasting off, and Pikachu is saved. However, Team Rocket's attack started a fire that could burn down the whole town. Fortunately, with Ash's command, the Squirtle Squad steps in and puts out the fire with their {{type|Water}} attacks. Their heroism is commended and Officer Jenny gifts the Squirtle Squad with a certificate and the title of local firefighters, complete with a uniform. Soon, as Ash and his friends prepare to resume their journey, Misty realizes that the Squirtle Squad boss is following them. Ash offers the Squirtle the opportunity to join his team. Squirtle happily accepts, removing its black glasses to reveal its eyes, and it jumps into Ash's arms.
* The lead {{p|Squirtle}} from the [[Squirtle Squad]] chooses to join {{Ash}} on his journey.
 
==Major events==
[[File:Squirtle joining Ash.png|thumb|220px|Squirtle joining Ash's team]]
<!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badges, go here. -->
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet the [[Squirtle Squad]].
* The lead {{AP|Squirtle}} of the Squirtle Squad follows Ash and joins his [[party|team]].
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* [[Squirtle Squad]]
* [[Squirtle Squad]]
** [[Ash's Squirtle]]


==Characters==
==Characters==
[[File:Dare da EP012.png|thumb|right|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[File:Dare da EP012.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
===Humans===
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Gary Oak]] (cameo)
* [[Gary Oak]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* Townspeople


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP012.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP012.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Squirtle}}
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}}; flashback)
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charmander}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charmander}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}}; new; debut)
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This is the third and final episode of a three-episode arc where Ash gets each of [[Kanto]]'s [[starter Pokémon]].
* This is the third and final episode of a three-episode arc where {{Ash}} {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} each of [[Kanto]]'s [[first partner Pokémon]].
* This episode establishes that there are multiple [[Officer Jenny]]s who are all part of a large extended family.
* This episode establishes that there are multiple [[Officer Jenny]]s who are all part of a large extended family.
* At the start of the episode, Ash is heard singing the Pokémon Theme.
* At the start of the episode, Ash is heard singing along to the background music, the title screen theme to [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions]].
* The English dub of this episode, in a different way than ''[[EP003|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', implies {{Gary}} chose a {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}} as his [[Starter Pokémon]], by having Ash mention that with his ''very own'' Squirtle, he can beat Gary.
* The English dub of this episode, in a different way than ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', implies {{Gary}} chose a {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}} as his [[first partner Pokémon]], by having Ash mention that with his ''very own'' Squirtle, he can beat Gary.
* When the gang falls into the hole that the Squirtle dug, there is a skeleton of an unknown animal that may or may not be an unknown Pokémon.
* When {{ashfr|the group}} falls into the hole that the Squirtle dug, there is a skeleton of an unknown animal that may or may not be an unknown Pokémon.
* This is the third straight episode where the main characters fall for a pitfall trap. These three episodes are the ones where Ash obtains a starter Pokémon, and that in each one the trap was set by a different character. In ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'', [[Melanie]] set the traps, though only Misty and Team Rocket fell into them. In ''[[EP011|Charmander - The Stray Pokémon]]'', Team Rocket set the trap. In this episode, the Squirtle Squad set the trap.
* This is the third straight episode where the main characters falls into a pit trap. These three episodes are the ones where Ash obtains a first partner Pokémon, and that in each one the trap was set by a different character. In ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'', [[Melanie]] set the traps, though only {{an|Misty}} and Team Rocket fell into them. In ''[[EP011|Charmander - The Stray Pokémon]]'', Team Rocket set the trap and in this episode the Squirtle Squad set the traps.
* When Jenny tells the group about the Squirtle Squad, one of the activities the Squirtle are shown doing is stealing fruit from a fruit seller. This man closely resembles the [[Magikarp salesman]], who appears [[EP015|three episodes later]].  
* When Jenny tells the group about the Squirtle Squad, one of the activities the Squirtle are shown doing is stealing fruit from a fruit seller. This man closely resembles the [[Magikarp salesman]], who appears [[EP015|three episodes later]].
* This is the first episode that shows a town not featured in the games.
* This is the first episode that shows a town not featured in the games.
* This is the first time Ash has ever deliberately hurt a Pokémon, biting {{MTR}} on the tail.
* This is the first time Ash has deliberately hurt a Pokémon, biting {{MTR}} on the tail.
* During the scene when an exhausted Ash enters town to get the Super Potion, there is a sign hanging from a store awning that says "BEER".
* During the scene when an exhausted Ash enters town to get the [[Super Potion]], there is a sign hanging from a store awning that says "BEER".
* This is one of the few episodes where a gun is seen.
* This is one of the few episodes where a gun is portrayed.
* This is one of the few times that Brock uses a {{DL|Potion|Super Potion}}, an important item in the {{pkmn|games}}. It is depicted as a spray bottle, which later became its sprite in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, with even the same colors.
* This is the first episode where a {{cat|Potions|Potion}} is used in the {{pkmn|anime}}. In this case, the Potion in question is a Super Potion, which would end up being the most commonly used Potion in future episodes. It is also depicted as a spray bottle, which later became its sprite in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} since then, with even the same colors.
* Squirtle was not actually caught in the episode. It chose to come with Ash but was caught off screen.
* Squirtle chose to join Ash's team, though its {{i|Poké Ball}} capture occurred off-screen.
* The book ''[[Return of the Squirtle Squad]]'' is partially based on this episode.
* This episode marks the earliest point in a [[series]] where Ash has a full [[party]] of six Pokémon on hand.
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Return of the Squirtle Squad]].
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 4: Squirtle'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 4: Squirtle'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* This episode can be found on the third Pokémon edition of [[Game Boy Advance Video]].
* This episode can be found on the third Pokémon edition of [[Game Boy Advance Video]].


=== Errors ===
===Errors===
* After escaping the hole, Brock says he landed on his head even though it is shown he is on his side.
[[File:EP012 error.png|thumb|200px|Ash's miscolored hat]]
* When Pikachu falls into the lake, Ash's shoes are completely white.
* When {{AP|Pikachu}} falls into the lake, Ash's shoes are completely white.
* Meowth is seen caring Pikachu up the latter, however Ash and co. were spraying super potion on Pikachu at the time.
* After {{p|Goldeen}} strikes Ash with {{m|Horn Attack}}, his [[Ash's hat|hat]] is miscolored.
* Meowth is seen carrying Pikachu up the ladder despite Ash and his friends spraying a Super Potion on him at the time.
* In the English dub:
** After {{an|Brock}} escapes the hole, he says he landed on his head even though it is shown he was the only one who didn't.
** Officer Jenny and Ash say "Squirtle'''s'''" as the plural version. However, the proper plural term is the same as the singular term.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* Ash was humming an entirely different tune from the background music in the original version.
* [[Kanto Pokérap]]: Day 2
* Ash mentioning that with his very own Squirtle, he can beat Gary was added to the dub.
* Ash was humming an entirely different tune from the background music in the original Japanese version.
 
* Ash mentioning that with his very own Squirtle, he can beat Gary was added to the English dub.
* The dub makes it seem as though the Squirtle Squad called themselves the Squirtle Squad, whereas the original implied that it was the townspeople who gave them the name. Also, Ash seemed surprised that they were abandoned, when in the original, he states "not again", because he already rescued [[Ash's Charmander|a Pokémon]] just [[EP011|an episode]] prior.
* The English dub makes it seem as though the Squirtle Squad called themselves the Squirtle Squad, whereas the original Japanese version implied that it was the townspeople who gave them the name. Also, Ash seemed surprised that they were abandoned, when in the original Japanese version, he states "not again", because he already rescued [[Ash's Charmander|a Pokémon]] just [[EP011|an episode]] prior.
* The rice balls {{TRT}} are eating are called ''doughnuts'' and ''éclairs'' in the dub.  
* The [[rice ball]]s and sandwiches {{TRT}} is eating are called doughnuts and éclairs, respectively, in the English dub.
* Ash tells the Squirtle Squad that Pikachu will be in big trouble if he doesn't go to town to get the Super Potion, while in the original, he says that Pikachu would actually die if he doesn't.
* Ash tells the Squirtle Squad that Pikachu will be in big trouble if he doesn't go to town to get the Super Potion, while in the original, he says that Pikachu would actually die if he doesn't.
* In the dub, the Squirtle Squad threatens to dye Misty's hair purple, while in the original, they threaten to kill her.
* In the English dub, the Squirtle Squad threatens to dye Misty's hair purple, while in the original Japanese version, they threaten to execute her.
** In that same scene, Misty's reaction to the threat was changed to her threatening Meowth in regards to dying her hair purple. In the original she said that she would get the Super Potion for Pikachu herself.
** In that same scene, Misty's reaction to the threat was changed to her threatening Meowth in regards to dying her hair purple. In the original Japanese version, she said that she would get the Super Potion for Pikachu herself.
* The {{wp|bazooka}} Team Rocket used had {{wp|cherry blossom}} petals as ammunition, but in the dub, James said that it was filled with ice instead.
* The {{wp|bazooka}} Team Rocket used had {{wp|cherry blossom}} petals as ammunition, but in the English dub, James said that it was filled with ice instead.
* While Jessie states that they are like the supervillains in the comic books except "better looking", in the [[Pokémon in Latin America|Latin American dub]] she explicitly says that they are much more ''sexy''.
* In the English dub, Jessie states that they are like the supervillains in the comic books except "better looking". In the Spanish {{pmin|Latin America}}n dub she explicitly says that they are much more ''sexy''.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Here Comes the Squirtle Squad
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  EP012  
ゼニガメぐんだんとうじょう！
Enter the Zenigame Squad!
First broadcast
Japan June 17, 1997
United States September 23, 1998
English themes
Opening Pokémon Theme
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター
Ending ひゃくごじゅういち
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 園田英樹 Hideki Sonoda
Storyboard 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Assistant director 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Animation director 酒井啓史 Keishi Sakai
Additional credits

Here Comes the Squirtle Squad (Japanese: ゼニガメぐんだんとうじょう！ Enter the Zenigame Squad!) is the 12th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 17, 1997, and in the United States on September 23, 1998.

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Blurb

Ash and his friends walk along a path and fall into a hole dug by a batch of mischievous Squirtle. Ash climbs out and tries to battle them, but they scatter when Officer Jenny arrives.

Team Rocket tries to enjoy a picnic, but the Squirtle Squad (as Officer Jenny calls them) shows up, traps them (then ties them to a tree), and eats their food. Meowth makes a deal with the Squirtle to secure its release.

With Meowth in charge, the Squirtle are able to capture Ash, Misty, Brock, and a wounded Pikachu. They tie up the humans in a cave while Pikachu, its health fading, lies in a cage. Ash convinces the Squirtle to let him go to town to get a Super Potion for Pikachu, while Meowth awaits Jessie and James to arrive so they can complete their plan.

Will Ash retrieve Pikachu's medicine in time? What is this sinister Team Rocket plot? And what's the real story behind the Squirtle Squad?

Plot

Ash and his friends are walking down the road when they fall into a pit. A quintet of Squirtle wearing sunglasses peer into the hole, laughing. Ash angrily climbs out of the hole and checks his Pokédex for details on the Squirtle. He orders Pikachu to use a Thunder Shock on them, but one of the Squirtle takes the hit for the one that seems to be the leader. A battle ensues, but Officer Jenny's arrival scares the Squirtle away.

At the police station, Jenny explains that the group of Squirtle are called the Squirtle Squad. She feels sympathy for them, as they were abandoned by their Trainers, and all they do is run wild and play pranks on everyone. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is accosted by the Squirtle Squad, tied to a tree, and all of their food is stolen and eaten. Taking advantage of the Squirtle's mistrust of humans, Meowth tricks them into helping him with Team Rocket's latest plan to finally steal Pikachu. Elsewhere, Misty is fishing while Ash and Brock lie on the riverbank. One of the Squirtle Squad members pops up and soaks them with a Water Gun. Ash, tired of the Squirtle Squad's antics, confronts the Squirtle when it jumps out of the water. Pikachu charges to attack, but the Squirtle withdraws into its shell and tackles him, knocking Pikachu into the water, where it is attacked by a wild Goldeen.

Ash yells for Pikachu to swim to shore, though he cannot outswim the Goldeen. Pikachu gets hurt by Goldeen's horn and knocked out of the water. Ash runs to his friend's side, but three of the Squirtle quickly tie him up, along with Misty and Brock. Later, the three of them are tied to a rock in a cave, with Pikachu in a cage nearby. Meowth taunts Ash about Team Rocket's plan; Ash tries to appeal to the Squirtle not to believe Meowth, but Meowth retaliates and refutes everything Ash says to keep the Squirtle on Team Rocket's side. Brock realizes that Pikachu is in bad shape, and that they need to heal him. The Squirtle reluctantly accept Ash's pleas to retrieve medicine. They release Ash and threaten to dye Misty's hair if he does not return in time. Ash sprints to a nearby rope bridge, but it breaks, causing him to fall into the water below and receive a Horn Attack from a Goldeen.

Ash eventually makes it to the nearest town. There, he is knocked out when Gary slams a shop door into him, and wakes up the next day to overhear Team Rocket holding up the store. Jessie and James make a successful getaway with their stash aboard their Meowth balloon. Before Ash can chase them down, he attempts to get a Super Potion. Though the townspeople pull their guns on Ash, Officer Jenny intervenes. Ash manages to obtain the medicine and get a ride back to the cave with Officer Jenny.

With the bridge to town broken, Jenny and Ash find another way into the cave, but it is too narrow for an adult, so Ash has to go through it alone. However, he finds that everyone is gone, and he quickly races out of the cave to find his friends completely unhurt. Apparently, the Squirtle were bluffing earlier; they may play tricks, but they would never do anything nasty. Pikachu is then promptly healed by Misty. Suddenly, Team Rocket announces their arrival with several explosions and their motto. They throw down a few more flash bombs, and drop a ladder for Meowth to climb up with Pikachu, whom he nabbed while everyone else was distracted. As everyone runs for cover, Ash looks back and sees that the Squirtle Squad leader has fallen on its back and is unable to move. Ash quickly races back and dives on top of the Squirtle, protecting it from the ensuing explosions. Another pair of bombs are dropped, and Ash tells the Squirtle to save itself. The Squirtle, however, lifts Ash up over its head and runs for the cave, saving them both.

Team Rocket starts celebrating early, but Ash interrupts them. Ash orders Squirtle to use its Water Gun, which blows a hole in Team Rocket's balloon, sending them blasting off, and Pikachu is saved. However, Team Rocket's attack started a fire that could burn down the whole town. Fortunately, with Ash's command, the Squirtle Squad steps in and puts out the fire with their Water-type attacks. Their heroism is commended and Officer Jenny gifts the Squirtle Squad with a certificate and the title of local firefighters, complete with a uniform. Soon, as Ash and his friends prepare to resume their journey, Misty realizes that the Squirtle Squad boss is following them. Ash offers the Squirtle the opportunity to join his team. Squirtle happily accepts, removing its black glasses to reveal its eyes, and it jumps into Ash's arms.

Major events

Squirtle joining Ash's team
For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Dare da?

Humans

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Squirtle


Trivia

  • This is the third and final episode of a three-episode arc where Ash catches each of Kanto's first partner Pokémon.
  • This episode establishes that there are multiple Officer Jennys who are all part of a large extended family.
  • At the start of the episode, Ash is heard singing along to the background music, the title screen theme to Pokémon Red and Blue Versions.
  • The English dub of this episode, in a different way than Challenge of the Samurai, implies Gary chose a Squirtle as his first partner Pokémon, by having Ash mention that with his very own Squirtle, he can beat Gary.
  • When the group falls into the hole that the Squirtle dug, there is a skeleton of an unknown animal that may or may not be an unknown Pokémon.
  • This is the third straight episode where the main characters falls into a pit trap. These three episodes are the ones where Ash obtains a first partner Pokémon, and that in each one the trap was set by a different character. In Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village, Melanie set the traps, though only Misty and Team Rocket fell into them. In Charmander - The Stray Pokémon, Team Rocket set the trap and in this episode the Squirtle Squad set the traps.
  • When Jenny tells the group about the Squirtle Squad, one of the activities the Squirtle are shown doing is stealing fruit from a fruit seller. This man closely resembles the Magikarp salesman, who appears three episodes later.
  • This is the first episode that shows a town not featured in the games.
  • This is the first time Ash has deliberately hurt a Pokémon, biting Meowth on the tail.
  • During the scene when an exhausted Ash enters town to get the Super Potion, there is a sign hanging from a store awning that says "BEER".
  • This is one of the few episodes where a gun is portrayed.
  • This is the first episode where a Potion is used in the anime. In this case, the Potion in question is a Super Potion, which would end up being the most commonly used Potion in future episodes. It is also depicted as a spray bottle, which later became its sprite in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen since then, with even the same colors.
  • Squirtle chose to join Ash's team, though its Poké Ball capture occurred off-screen.
  • This episode marks the earliest point in a series where Ash has a full party of six Pokémon on hand.
  • This episode was partially adapted into the book Return of the Squirtle Squad.
  • This episode is featured on Volume 4: Squirtle from Viz Media's Pokémon All-Stars series.
  • This episode can be found on the third Pokémon edition of Game Boy Advance Video.

Errors

Ash's miscolored hat
  • When Pikachu falls into the lake, Ash's shoes are completely white.
  • After Goldeen strikes Ash with Horn Attack, his hat is miscolored.
  • Meowth is seen carrying Pikachu up the ladder despite Ash and his friends spraying a Super Potion on him at the time.
  • In the English dub:
    • After Brock escapes the hole, he says he landed on his head even though it is shown he was the only one who didn't.
    • Officer Jenny and Ash say "Squirtles" as the plural version. However, the proper plural term is the same as the singular term.

Dub edits

  • Kanto Pokérap: Day 2
  • Ash was humming an entirely different tune from the background music in the original Japanese version.
  • Ash mentioning that with his very own Squirtle, he can beat Gary was added to the English dub.
  • The English dub makes it seem as though the Squirtle Squad called themselves the Squirtle Squad, whereas the original Japanese version implied that it was the townspeople who gave them the name. Also, Ash seemed surprised that they were abandoned, when in the original Japanese version, he states "not again", because he already rescued a Pokémon just an episode prior.
  • The rice balls and sandwiches Team Rocket is eating are called doughnuts and éclairs, respectively, in the English dub.
  • Ash tells the Squirtle Squad that Pikachu will be in big trouble if he doesn't go to town to get the Super Potion, while in the original, he says that Pikachu would actually die if he doesn't.
  • In the English dub, the Squirtle Squad threatens to dye Misty's hair purple, while in the original Japanese version, they threaten to execute her.
    • In that same scene, Misty's reaction to the threat was changed to her threatening Meowth in regards to dying her hair purple. In the original Japanese version, she said that she would get the Super Potion for Pikachu herself.
  • The bazooka Team Rocket used had cherry blossom petals as ammunition, but in the English dub, James said that it was filled with ice instead.
  • In the English dub, Jessie states that they are like the supervillains in the comic books except "better looking". In the Spanish Latin American dub she explicitly says that they are much more sexy.

In other languages



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