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'''The Ninja Poké-Showdown''' (Japanese: '''セキチクにんじゃたいけつ！''' ''{{tt|Sekichiku|Fuchsia}} Ninja Showdown!'') is the 32nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 4, 1997 and in the United States on October 20, 1998.  
'''The Ninja Poké-Showdown''' (Japanese: '''セキチクにんじゃたいけつ！''' ''{{tt|Sekichiku|Fuchsia}} Ninja Showdown!'') is the 32nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 4, 1997 and in the United States on October 20, 1998.  


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==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
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<i>Fuchsia Gym, the authorized gym where Ash seeks his next badge, turns out to be a hidden ninja's lair. After finally discovering and entering the gym, he is held up by a complex system of traps. At last, the gym's eccentric trainer challenges Ash to a match. Just as he defeats the trainer, the official battle with the Master begins. The battle goes out of control as Team Rocket also enters the gym and its vast array of traps. Can Ash actually earn the gym badge?</i>
 
==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are trekking through a forest looking for [[Fuchsia Gym]], when they decide to take a break at a lake. They sit by a lake with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} and {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}. Misty tells Psyduck that drinking cold water will only make its headache worse. Brock mentions how wonderful Vulpix's hair is thanks to [[Suzy]], causing Misty to get annoyed and ask if Brock wants to trade Vulpix for Psyduck. However, he refuses. As they head off for the Gym, a {{p|Venonat}} watches them from the trees.  
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are trekking through a forest looking for [[Fuchsia Gym]], when they decide to take a break at a lake. They sit by a lake with {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} and {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}. Misty tells Psyduck that drinking cold water will only make its headache worse. Brock mentions how wonderful Vulpix's hair is thanks to [[Suzy]], causing Misty to get annoyed and ask if Brock wants to trade Vulpix for Psyduck. However, he refuses. As they head off for the Gym, a {{p|Venonat}} watches them from the trees.  


As Ash and {{ashfr}} continue walking, they end up at an odd-looking mansion where they stop to ask directions. They end up at an old house and open the door to find an empty corridor. Misty leans against a wall and falls through it. The others search the wall and eventually open it up to find her. There, they see the same {{p|Venonat}} that was spying on them before. It hops away, so they decide to follow it. It runs around a corner, and when they run after it, Ash hits his face on an invisible wall. They turn around to leave, only to hit another wall. Ash then falls out of the side of the house and is hanging on. The others manage to pull him up, and Ash starts to go through the door. Misty and Brock hear him yell, and go through the door to find an empty room. They call for Ash, and the door closes behind them to reveal him stuck to a wall with throwing stars. Then a girl who identifies herself as [[Aya]] falls down onto them. Aya says that she will not let them go until Ash and her have a {{pkmn|battle}}. He accepts, and she sends out Venonat. Ash chooses {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. Bulbasaur uses {{m|Tackle}} but Venonat jumps out of the way. Venonat then launches a {{m|Stun Spore}} attack, which [[Anime move errors|Bulbasaur deflects with]] {{m|Whirlwind}}. Bulbasaur then finishes it off with {{m|Leech Seed}}. Aya returns Venonat and a Voltorb appears and {{m|Selfdestruct}}s. [[Koga]] appears, and explains that they are at the [[Fuchsia Gym]], and that he is the [[Gym Leader]]. He says Aya is his sister and that he will battle Ash, and not let them go until he does.
As Ash and {{ashfr}} continue walking, they end up at an odd-looking mansion where they stop to ask directions. They end up at an old house and open the door to find an empty corridor. Misty leans against a wall and falls through it. The others search the wall and eventually open it up to find her. There, they see the same {{p|Venonat}} that was spying on them before. It hops away, so they decide to follow it. It runs around a corner, and when they run after it, Ash hits his face on an invisible wall. They turn around to leave, only to hit another wall. Ash then falls out of the side of the house and is hanging on. The others manage to pull him up, and Ash starts to go through the door. Misty and Brock hear him yell, and go through the door to find an empty room. They call for Ash, and the door closes behind them to reveal him stuck to a wall with throwing stars. Then a girl who identifies herself as {{an|Aya}} falls down onto them. Aya says that she will not let them go until Ash and her have a {{pkmn|battle}}. He accepts, and she sends out Venonat. Ash chooses {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. Bulbasaur uses {{m|Tackle}} but Venonat jumps out of the way. Venonat then launches a {{m|Stun Spore}} attack, which [[Anime move errors|Bulbasaur deflects with]] {{m|Whirlwind}}. Bulbasaur then finishes it off with {{m|Leech Seed}}. Aya returns Venonat and a Voltorb appears and {{m|Self-Destruct|selfdestruct}}s. [[Koga]] appears, and explains that they are at the [[Fuchsia Gym]], and that he is the [[Gym Leader]]. He says Aya is his sister and that he will battle Ash, and not let them go until he does.
    
    
Ash sends in {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}}, and Koga responds by sending out his own Venonat. Having just defeated Aya's Venonat, Ash is noticeably confident. However, Koga warns Ash that his Venonat has a lot more experience. As if to drive the point home, Venonat chooses that moment to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Venomoth}}. The battle begins. Koga orders Venomoth to use Stun Spore. Ash responds to this the same way he did in his battle against Aya, by ordering Pidgeotto to use Whirlwind. This time, however, Stun Spore wins out and paralyzes Pidgeotto. Venomoth then follows up with Sleep Powder, prompting Ash to recall Pidgeotto and send out {{AP|Charmander}}. Venomoth uses Stun Spore again, but Charmander blocks it with {{m|Flamethrower}}. At that point, {{TRT}} arrives and send out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}}. Ash, Aya, and Koga send in Charmander, Venonat, and Venomoth respectively to battle, but James throws a fistful of a sticky substance at them, immobilizing them. Pikachu then steps up, only to meet the same fate from Jessie. Koga then pulls a cord, opening up panels in the ceiling, and unleashing a large amount of Voltorb on the trio. However, Team Rocket uses more of their sticky goop to reel in the entire pack of Voltorb. Misty then tries to send out Starmie, but Psyduck chooses that moment to break out of its {{ball|Poké}}. Misty, seething with rage, asks Ash what moves Psyduck knows. Ash consults the Pokédex, which lists {{m|Tail Whip}}. Misty tells Psyduck to use Tail Whip; Psyduck wags its tail to no effect whatsoever (aside from making Misty more angry). The Pokédex then lists Psyduck's second move as {{m|Scratch}}. On Misty's order, Psyduck uses Scratch on Arbok. Not only does this not work, Arbok begins biting Psyduck's head, worsening its headache. At that moment, Psyduck amazes everyone by using a variety of psychic powers to freeze Team Rocket, blast them off, and remove the sticky gunk from Venonat, Venomoth, Charmander, and Pikachu. Ash's Pokédex chimes in, listing Psyduck's third and fourth attacks; {{m|Disable}} and {{m|Confusion}}. Koga and Aya both offer to trade for Psyduck but Misty declines, saying "I wouldn't trade Psyduck for the world." Ash and Koga continue their battle outside. Ash chooses Charmander and Koga chooses {{p|Golbat}}. Charmander defeats Golbat with {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Fire Spin}}, and Koga gives Ash a {{Badge|Soul}}, and the trio go on their way.
Ash sends in {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, and Koga responds by sending out his own Venonat. Having just defeated Aya's Venonat, Ash is noticeably confident. However, Koga warns Ash that his Venonat has a lot more experience. As if to drive the point home, Venonat chooses that moment to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Venomoth}}. The battle begins. Koga orders Venomoth to use Stun Spore. Ash responds to this the same way he did in his battle against Aya, by ordering Pidgeotto to use Whirlwind. This time, however, Stun Spore wins out and paralyzes Pidgeotto. Venomoth then follows up with Sleep Powder, prompting Ash to recall Pidgeotto and send out {{AP|Charmander}}. Venomoth uses Stun Spore again, but Charmander blocks it with {{m|Flamethrower}}. At that point, {{TRT}} arrives and send out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}}. Ash, Aya, and Koga send in Charmander, Venonat, and Venomoth respectively to battle, but James throws a fistful of a sticky substance at them, immobilizing them. Pikachu then steps up, only to meet the same fate from Jessie. Koga then pulls a cord, opening up panels in the ceiling, and unleashing a large amount of Voltorb on the trio. However, Team Rocket uses more of their sticky goop to reel in the entire pack of Voltorb. Misty then tries to send out Starmie, but Psyduck chooses that moment to break out of its {{ball|Poké}}. Misty, seething with rage, asks Ash what moves Psyduck knows. Ash consults the Pokédex, which lists {{m|Tail Whip}}. Misty tells Psyduck to use Tail Whip; Psyduck wags its tail to no effect whatsoever (aside from making Misty more angry). The Pokédex then lists Psyduck's second move as {{m|Scratch}}. On Misty's order, Psyduck uses Scratch on Arbok. Not only does this not work, Arbok begins biting Psyduck's head, worsening its headache. At that moment, Psyduck amazes everyone by using a variety of psychic powers to freeze Team Rocket, blast them off, and remove the sticky gunk from Venonat, Venomoth, Charmander, and Pikachu. Ash's Pokédex chimes in, listing Psyduck's third and fourth attacks; {{m|Disable}} and {{m|Confusion}}. Koga and Aya both offer to trade for Psyduck but Misty declines, saying "I wouldn't trade Psyduck for the world." Ash and Koga continue their battle outside. Ash chooses Charmander and Koga chooses {{p|Golbat}}. Charmander defeats Golbat with {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Fire Spin}}, and Koga gives Ash a {{Badge|Soul}}, and the trio go on their way.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{an|Misty}}'s {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} battles for the first time and is revealed to know {{m|Tail Whip}}, {{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Disable}}, and {{m|Confusion}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at the [[Fuchsia Gym]] and meet the [[Gym Leader]] [[Koga]], and his sister, {{an|Aya}}.
* Ash's {{AP|Charmander}} is revealed to know {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Fire Spin}}.
* Ash challenges Koga to a [[Gym]] battle, but the battle is interrupted by {{TRT}}.
* Ash's {{AP|Bulbasaur}} is revealed to know {{m|Leech Seed}}.
* [[Misty's Psyduck]] battles for the first time and is revealed to know {{m|Tail Whip}}, {{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Disable}}, and {{m|Confusion}}.
* {{Ash}} earns a {{Badge|Soul}} by defeating [[Koga]].
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] is revealed to know {{m|Leech Seed}}.
* [[Ash's Charmander]] is revealed to know {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Fire Spin}}.
* Ash continues his battle with Koga and wins, earning a {{badge|Soul}}.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Humans====
====Humans====
* [[Aya]]
* {{an|Aya}}
* [[Koga]]
* [[Koga]]


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* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Koga]]
* [[Koga]]
* [[Aya]]
* {{an|Aya}}


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Venonat}} ([[Aya]]'s)
* {{p|Venonat}} ({{an|Aya}}'s)
* {{p|Venonat}} ([[Koga]]'s; evolves)
* {{p|Venonat}} ([[Koga]]'s; evolves)
* {{p|Venomoth}} ([[Koga]]'s; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Venomoth}} ([[Koga]]'s; newly evolved; debut)
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* This episode marks the first time Psyduck jumps out of Misty's Poké Ball when she attempts to summon another Pokémon.
* This episode marks the first time Psyduck jumps out of Misty's Poké Ball when she attempts to summon another Pokémon.
* The book ''[[Psyduck Ducks Out]]'' is partially based on this episode.
* The book ''[[Psyduck Ducks Out]]'' is partially based on this episode.
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 13: Psyduck'' copy of [[Pokémon All-Stars]].
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 13: Psyduck'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* Team Rocket perform {{wp|Kabuki}}, a type of Japanese dance-drama, when they enter Koga's Gym.
* Team Rocket perform {{wp|Kabuki}}, a type of Japanese dance-drama, when they enter Koga's Gym.
* Due to Koga later becoming a member of the [[Elite Four]], this is technically the first appearance of an Elite Four member in the anime.
* Due to Koga later becoming a member of the [[Elite Four]], this is technically the first appearance of an Elite Four member in the anime.
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* The Gym is not located in [[Fuchsia City]] as it is in the games.
* The Gym is not located in [[Fuchsia City]] as it is in the games.
* This episode was banned in {{pmin|South Korea}}, likely because of references to Japanese culture.
* This episode was banned in {{pmin|South Korea}}, likely because of references to Japanese culture.
* Parts of this episode were reanimated and used for flashback material for ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''.


===Errors===
===Errors===
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur Whirlwind.png‎|thumb|200px|Ash's Bulbasaur using Whirlwind]]
* {{Ash}} commands his {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to use {{m|Whirlwind}}, though in the games, Bulbasaur [[Anime move errors|cannot legitimately know this move]].  
* {{Ash}} commands his {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to use {{m|Whirlwind}}, though in the games, Bulbasaur [[Anime move errors|cannot legitimately know this move]].  
** This was most likely a dubbing error, since Whirlwind is known as '''ふきとばし''' ''Blow Away'' in Japanese. Ash was most likely telling Bulbasaur to simply "blow it away" rather than the actual attack.  
** This was most likely a dubbing error, since Whirlwind is known as '''ふきとばし''' ''Blow Away'' in Japanese. Ash was most likely telling Bulbasaur to simply "blow it away" rather than the actual attack.  
* Koga has his Venomoth [[Move|attack]] [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] with {{m|Stun Spore}} and {{m|Sleep Powder}}, which [[Paralysis (status ailment)|paralyze]] it and put it to sleep, respectively. However, no Pokémon can have more than one major [[status ailment]] on it at the same time.
* Koga has his Venomoth [[Move|attack]] [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] with {{m|Stun Spore}} and {{m|Sleep Powder}}, which {{status|paralysis|paralyze}} it and put it to sleep, respectively. However, no Pokémon can have more than one major [[status condition]] on it at the same time.
* Ash instructs his Pikachu to use "electric attack", which does not exist, while in the Japanese version he instructs it to use {{m|ThunderShock}}. This is most likely a translation error, as ThunderShock's Japanese name '''でんきショック''' means ''Electric Shock''.
* Ash instructs his Pikachu to use "electric attack", which does not exist, while in the Japanese version he instructs it to use {{m|Thunder Shock|ThunderShock}}. This is most likely a translation error, as ThunderShock's Japanese name '''でんきショック''' means ''Electric Shock''.
* Even though Ash is stuck to the wall by the throwing stars, when the camera changes to show the side of Ash's face and sleeve, the stars are missing.
* Even though Ash is stuck to the wall by the throwing stars, when the camera changes to show the side of Ash's face and sleeve, the stars are missing.
* The Pokédex classifies {{p|Venonat}} as the Bug Pokémon instead of the ''Insect'' Pokémon.


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==In other languages==
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The Ninja Poké-Showdown
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セキチクにんじゃたいけつ！
Sekichiku Ninja Showdown!
First broadcast
Japan November 4, 1997
United States October 20, 1998
English themes
Opening Pokémon Theme
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター
Ending ニャースのうた
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 大橋志吉 Yukiyoshi Ōhashi
Storyboard 井硲清高 Kiyotaka Itani
Assistant director 井硲清高 Kiyotaka Itani
Animation director 志村隆行 Takayuki Shimura
Additional credits

The Ninja Poké-Showdown (Japanese: セキチクにんじゃたいけつ！ Sekichiku Ninja Showdown!) is the 32nd episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on November 4, 1997 and in the United States on October 20, 1998.

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Blurb

Fuchsia Gym, the authorized gym where Ash seeks his next badge, turns out to be a hidden ninja's lair. After finally discovering and entering the gym, he is held up by a complex system of traps. At last, the gym's eccentric trainer challenges Ash to a match. Just as he defeats the trainer, the official battle with the Master begins. The battle goes out of control as Team Rocket also enters the gym and its vast array of traps. Can Ash actually earn the gym badge?

Plot

Ash, Misty, and Brock are trekking through a forest looking for Fuchsia Gym, when they decide to take a break at a lake. They sit by a lake with Pikachu, Vulpix and Psyduck. Misty tells Psyduck that drinking cold water will only make its headache worse. Brock mentions how wonderful Vulpix's hair is thanks to Suzy, causing Misty to get annoyed and ask if Brock wants to trade Vulpix for Psyduck. However, he refuses. As they head off for the Gym, a Venonat watches them from the trees.

As Ash and his friends continue walking, they end up at an odd-looking mansion where they stop to ask directions. They end up at an old house and open the door to find an empty corridor. Misty leans against a wall and falls through it. The others search the wall and eventually open it up to find her. There, they see the same Venonat that was spying on them before. It hops away, so they decide to follow it. It runs around a corner, and when they run after it, Ash hits his face on an invisible wall. They turn around to leave, only to hit another wall. Ash then falls out of the side of the house and is hanging on. The others manage to pull him up, and Ash starts to go through the door. Misty and Brock hear him yell, and go through the door to find an empty room. They call for Ash, and the door closes behind them to reveal him stuck to a wall with throwing stars. Then a girl who identifies herself as Aya falls down onto them. Aya says that she will not let them go until Ash and her have a battle. He accepts, and she sends out Venonat. Ash chooses Bulbasaur. Bulbasaur uses Tackle but Venonat jumps out of the way. Venonat then launches a Stun Spore attack, which Bulbasaur deflects with Whirlwind. Bulbasaur then finishes it off with Leech Seed. Aya returns Venonat and a Voltorb appears and selfdestructs. Koga appears, and explains that they are at the Fuchsia Gym, and that he is the Gym Leader. He says Aya is his sister and that he will battle Ash, and not let them go until he does.

Ash sends in Pidgeotto, and Koga responds by sending out his own Venonat. Having just defeated Aya's Venonat, Ash is noticeably confident. However, Koga warns Ash that his Venonat has a lot more experience. As if to drive the point home, Venonat chooses that moment to evolve into Venomoth. The battle begins. Koga orders Venomoth to use Stun Spore. Ash responds to this the same way he did in his battle against Aya, by ordering Pidgeotto to use Whirlwind. This time, however, Stun Spore wins out and paralyzes Pidgeotto. Venomoth then follows up with Sleep Powder, prompting Ash to recall Pidgeotto and send out Charmander. Venomoth uses Stun Spore again, but Charmander blocks it with Flamethrower. At that point, Team Rocket arrives and send out Arbok and Weezing. Ash, Aya, and Koga send in Charmander, Venonat, and Venomoth respectively to battle, but James throws a fistful of a sticky substance at them, immobilizing them. Pikachu then steps up, only to meet the same fate from Jessie. Koga then pulls a cord, opening up panels in the ceiling, and unleashing a large amount of Voltorb on the trio. However, Team Rocket uses more of their sticky goop to reel in the entire pack of Voltorb. Misty then tries to send out Starmie, but Psyduck chooses that moment to break out of its Poké Ball. Misty, seething with rage, asks Ash what moves Psyduck knows. Ash consults the Pokédex, which lists Tail Whip. Misty tells Psyduck to use Tail Whip; Psyduck wags its tail to no effect whatsoever (aside from making Misty more angry). The Pokédex then lists Psyduck's second move as Scratch. On Misty's order, Psyduck uses Scratch on Arbok. Not only does this not work, Arbok begins biting Psyduck's head, worsening its headache. At that moment, Psyduck amazes everyone by using a variety of psychic powers to freeze Team Rocket, blast them off, and remove the sticky gunk from Venonat, Venomoth, Charmander, and Pikachu. Ash's Pokédex chimes in, listing Psyduck's third and fourth attacks; Disable and Confusion. Koga and Aya both offer to trade for Psyduck but Misty declines, saying "I wouldn't trade Psyduck for the world." Ash and Koga continue their battle outside. Ash chooses Charmander and Koga chooses Golbat. Charmander defeats Golbat with Ember and Fire Spin, and Koga gives Ash a Soul Badge, and the trio go on their way.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Venonat

Trivia

Brock's eyes open
  • This is Maddie Blaustein's first episode as Meowth.
  • Brock's eyes open after being hit by Charmander's Flamethrower.
  • This episode marks the first time Psyduck jumps out of Misty's Poké Ball when she attempts to summon another Pokémon.
  • The book Psyduck Ducks Out is partially based on this episode.
  • This episode is featured on Volume 13: Psyduck from Viz Media's Pokémon All-Stars series.
  • Team Rocket perform Kabuki, a type of Japanese dance-drama, when they enter Koga's Gym.
  • Due to Koga later becoming a member of the Elite Four, this is technically the first appearance of an Elite Four member in the anime.
  • The Gym is not located in Fuchsia City as it is in the games.
  • This episode was banned in South Korea, likely because of references to Japanese culture.
  • Parts of this episode were reanimated and used for flashback material for The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!.

Errors

Ash's Bulbasaur using Whirlwind
  • Ash commands his Bulbasaur to use Whirlwind, though in the games, Bulbasaur cannot legitimately know this move.
    • This was most likely a dubbing error, since Whirlwind is known as ふきとばし Blow Away in Japanese. Ash was most likely telling Bulbasaur to simply "blow it away" rather than the actual attack.
  • Koga has his Venomoth attack Ash's Pidgeotto with Stun Spore and Sleep Powder, which paralyze it and put it to sleep, respectively. However, no Pokémon can have more than one major status condition on it at the same time.
  • Ash instructs his Pikachu to use "electric attack", which does not exist, while in the Japanese version he instructs it to use ThunderShock. This is most likely a translation error, as ThunderShock's Japanese name でんきショック means Electric Shock.
  • Even though Ash is stuck to the wall by the throwing stars, when the camera changes to show the side of Ash's face and sleeve, the stars are missing.
  • The Pokédex classifies Venonat as the Bug Pokémon instead of the Insect Pokémon.

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