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'''The Fourth Round Rumble''' (Japanese: '''くさのフィールド！いがいなきょうてき！''' ''Grass Field! Unexpected Rival!'') is the 77th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 1, 1999 and in the United States on November 13, 1999.  
'''The Fourth Round Rumble''' (Japanese: '''くさのフィールド！いがいなきょうてき！''' ''Grass Field! Unexpected Rival!'') is the 77th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 1, 1999, and in the United States on November 13, 1999.  


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
{{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are watching [[Gary Oak]]'s Round 4 match in the Rock Field. Gary's {{p|Nidoking}} is pitted against [[Melissa]]'s {{p|Golem}}. Nidoking charges with a {{m|Horn Attack}}, but Golem counters by grabbing on Nidoking's horn, then uses {{m|Seismic Toss}}. Nidoking is defeated and Gary is out of the competition. Frustrated by the defeat, Gary heads home. Ash thinks that he's going to lose his Round 4 match on the Grass Field as well, and becomes nervous, but Brock and Misty cheer him on. He then later learns, thanks to {{an|Professor Oak}}, that all of Pallet Town is cheering him on, which only makes him more nervous.
<!--https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/2/episode-23-the-fourth-round-rumble/-->
<i>Ash's fourth battle on the Grass Field is against his toughest opponent yet! He battles Jeanette Fisher from Crimson City who brings a whole cheering section with her. Jeanette uses a powerful Scyther, which Ash has never battled before. Will his Bulbasaur be able whip Scyther's double team attack by using his reliable vine whip? To finish off the match, Jeanette brings out her Bellsprout which Ash feel is far inferior to his Pokémon. Once again, Ash lets his over-confidence take over.</i>


Meanwhile, [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} have opened up a snack stand so they can make money, selling snacks and even fake [[badge|Gym Badges]] which Meowth made from bottlecaps, but like always, their true intention is to steal the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} watch {{Gary}}'s fourth round match on the Rock Field. They are shocked when Gary is abruptly defeated by a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Melissa]], with his last Pokémon, {{p|Nidoking}}, being brought down by Melissa's {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Seismic Toss}}. This leaves Ash worried about his own chances during the fourth round, though {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} cheer him on. He later learns from {{an|Professor Oak}} that all of [[Pallet Town]] is cheering him on, which only makes him more nervous. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} opens up a souvenir stand with the intent of luring in and stealing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from Trainers.


At the Grass Field, Ash is getting ready for his next match with [[Jeanette Fisher]]. As always, Brock becomes lovestruck and starts to root for Jeanette. Misty admonishes Brock for that. Ash starts off with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and Jeanette uses {{p|Beedrill}}. The {{type|Bug}} Pokémon is about to hit Bulbasaur with {{m|Poison Sting}}, but Bulbasaur dodges it. Bulbasaur uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Beedrill counters with {{m|Twineedle}}. Bulbasaur dodges the attack again. Misty is hoping Jeanette may not have more Pokémon like her Beedrill, and Brock is hoping Jeanette doesn't have a boyfriend. Misty tells him, "There's no way that boyfriend is going to be you, mister, if that girl beats Ash!". Ash has Bulbasaur use {{m|Leech Seed}}, draining away Beedrill's energy. Brock becomes depressed that Beedrill is losing, but Misty reminds him of who he should be rooting for. Ash then tells Bulbasaur to finish it off using {{m|Tackle}}. Jeanette's Beedrill faints and Bulbasaur wins.
At the Grass Field, Ash starts his next match with [[Jeanette Fisher]] from [[Crimson City]]. He sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and Jeanette uses {{p|Beedrill}}. The {{type|Bug}} Pokémon is about to hit Bulbasaur with {{m|Tackle}}, but Bulbasaur dodges it. Bulbasaur uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Beedrill evades it and uses {{m|Twineedle}}, followed by {{m|Poison Sting}}. Bulbasaur dodges the attacks again before using {{m|Leech Seed}}, which instantly [[Seeding|drains Beedrill's energy]], allowing Bulbasaur to finish it off with Tackle. Jeanette then sends out her next Pokémon, {{p|Scyther}}. Bulbasaur keeps dodging Scyther's attacks, but Scyther uses {{m|Double Team}} to gain the advantage. Scyther gets in a few hits before Ash gets the idea to use {{m|Vine Whip}} on all the duplicates, so Bulbasaur will eventually hit the real one. The plan works, and Scyther is knocked out.


Jeanette sends her next Pokémon, {{p|Scyther}}. Bulbasaur launches a {{m|Razor Leaf}} at it, but Scyther uses {{m|Double Team}} to evade. Scyther gets in a few hits before Ash gets the idea to use {{m|Vine Whip}} on all the targets, so Bulbasaur will eventually hit the real one. The plan works, and Scyther is knocked out.
Outside the stadium, Team Rocket is using giant {{p|Pikachu}} dolls hanging from their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] as distraction while planning to use a vacuum to suck away people's [[Poké Ball]]s. However, their plan is foiled when a pair of [[Officer Jenny]]s shoots down the balloon with {{TP|Officer Jenny|Growlithe}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}} and disables the vacuum. The trio escapes the two pursuing Jennys into the stadium, slipping on an empty [[Soda Pop]] can before hastily [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguising]] themselves as snack sellers to avoid being caught.


Unwavering, Jeanette sends out her last Pokémon - {{p|Bellsprout}}. Ash laughs at first, saying she must be desperate to use something so obviously weak. Bulbasaur uses a Tackle attack, but Bellsprout bends away in a wobble-like manner with ease, picks up Bulbasaur, repeatedly {{m|slam}}s him into the ground, and knocks Bulbasaur out.
Back at the battlefield, an unwavering Jeanette calls on her last Pokémon, a {{p|Bellsprout}}. Ash laughs and calls it weak as the {{pkmn|category|Flower Pokémon}} wiggles its body in an odd manner. Bulbasaur uses Tackle, but Bellsprout evades the attack with ease. It then picks up Bulbasaur, repeatedly {{m|slam}}s it into the ground, and knocks Bulbasaur out, shocking Ash. Brock realizes that Jeanette's Bellsprout must be exceptionally trained, or else it would not be used in a League battle. Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}}, and he uses {{m|Thunder Shock}}, but Bellsprout dodges the attack and uses Razor Leaf. Pikachu dodges it and tries to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Bellsprout's roots keep him grounded and immune to {{t|Electric}} attacks. Pikachu tries to punch and box-kick Bellsprout, but it slams him again and defeats him.


Ash is shocked at this loss. Brock realizes that Jeanette's Bellsprout must be exceptionally trained, or else it would not be used in a League battle.
Down to his last Pokémon, Ash pauses for a second and then sends out his {{AP|Muk}}, surprising his friends. Professor Oak explains that Ash had asked him to send him his Muk since he knew that {{t|Poison}} Pokémon are strong against {{t|Grass}} Pokémon. Misty is pleasantly surprised to hear that Ash used his head and thought ahead, for once. Muk is able to absorb Bellsprout's Slam and Razor Leaf attacks with ease, then uses a {{m|Body Slam}}. Its weight smothers Bellsprout, who soon faints. Ash wins the battle, and has now cleared all four preliminary fields to advance through to the next round of competition.
 
Ash sends out {{AP|Pikachu}} to try to fight. Pikachu uses {{m|ThunderShock}}, but Bellsprout's roots keep it ingrained and immune to electric attacks. Bellsprout uses a powerful Slam and Pikachu is knocked out.
 
Down to his last Pokémon, Ash pauses for a second and sends out... {{AP|Muk}}. Both Misty and Brock are shocked that Ash recalled Muk from Oak's lab as a backup Pokémon. Muk is able to absorb Bellsprout's Slam and Razor Leaf attacks with ease, then uses a {{m|Body Slam}} (essentially smothering Bellsprout) to finish it off.  
 
Ash wins the battle, and has now cleared all four preliminary fields.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Gary}} loses, placing in the Top 32 in the [[Indigo League Conference]] and heads home.
<!-- 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. -->
* {{Gary}} is revealed to have made it to the fourth round.
* Gary is defeated by [[Melissa]] in his fourth round battle, placing him in the Top 32.
* Gary heads back to [[Pallet Town]].
* {{Ash}} uses his {{AP|Muk}} in battle for the first time.
* {{Ash}} uses his {{AP|Muk}} in battle for the first time.
* Ash's Muk is revealed to know {{m|Body Slam}}.
* Ash's Muk is revealed to know {{m|Body Slam}}.
* Ash wins his fourth and final preliminary round match in the Pokémon League and advances to the fifth round, securing him a place in the Indigo Stadium.
* Ash defeats [[Jeanette Fisher]] in his fourth and final preliminary round match, securing him a place in the Indigo Stadium.
{{animeevents}}
{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP077.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[File:Dare da EP077.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
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* [[Jeanette Fisher]]
* [[Jeanette Fisher]]
* [[Melissa]]
* [[Melissa]]
* [[Gary's cheerleaders]]
* Jeanette's cheerleaders
* Crowd


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture]]: [[Indigo League]] meeting hall (part one)
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] meeting hall (part one)
** Pokémon senryū summary: I want to see them once. [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]]'s children.
** Pokémon senryū summary: I want to see them once. [[Officer Jenny]] and [[Nurse Joy]]'s children.
* This episode marks the third appearance of James's {{TP|James|Victreebel}}. In ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', Victreebel's voice is low, but like in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up!]]'', its voice is extremely screechy and high-pitched in this episode.
*** [[Marnie and Paige|The children]] of a Nurse Joy are indeed seen in [[DP028|a later episode]].
* In this episode, Team Rocket uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Fourth Round Rumble motto|variation of their motto}}.
* This episode marks the third appearance of [[James's Victreebel]]. In ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', Victreebel's voice is low, but like in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up!]]'', its voice is extremely screechy and high-pitched in this episode.
* This episode was banned in [[Pokémon in South Korea|South Korea]].
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their {{motto}}.
* On its original airing in Japan, it was followed by a {{DL|Clip show|Prime time clip shows|clip-show summing up the previous episodes}}.
* Team Rocket does not blast off in this episode.
* This is the only time when [[Ash's Muk]] has achieved a victory in an official {{pkmn|battle}}.
* This episode was [[Banned episodes|banned]] in {{pmin|South Korea}} due to Jeanette's Japanese clothing.
* On its original airing in Japan, this episode was followed by a two-hour [[clip show]], [[It's the New Year! Pocket Monsters Special!]].
* The dub of this episode aired the day after ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' premiered in the US.


===Errors===
===Errors===
[[File:EP077 error.png|thumb|200px|right|Professor Oak's eyebrows]]
[[File:EP077 error.png|thumb|220px|Professor Oak's eyebrows]]
* When Officer Jenny commands her Growlithe to use {{m|Flamethrower}}, she incorrectly refers to it Arcanine in the dub, and its cry is also identical to the Arcanine in the previous episode.
* {{m|Double Team}} and {{m|Vine Whip}} in the blurb are both lowercase.
* In one shot, {{an|Professor Oak}}'s eyebrows change to large and gray.
* In one shot, {{an|Professor Oak}}'s eyebrows change to large and gray.
* At the commercial break, just before the beginning of the "Who's That Pokémon?" segment, the screen turns black for a split-second and blue Japanese characters appear in the lower-right corner.
* [[Jeanette Fisher|Jeanette]]'s {{p|Beedrill}} used {{m|Tackle}}, which Beedrill [[Anime move errors|cannot legally learn]] in the {{pkmn|games}}.
* When Jeanette commands her Scyther to use {{m|Slash}}, the next command was a dubbing error. In the dub, Scyther uses {{m|Quick Attack}}. In the original Japanese version, it was {{m|Swift}}.
* Jeanette's Beedrill used {{m|Tackle}}, which Beedrill [[Anime move errors|cannot legally learn]] in the games.
* When the screen pans horizontally across the central flame, the stadium shifts repeatedly.
* When the screen pans horizontally across the central flame, the stadium shifts repeatedly.
* Just after {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} on {{p|Bellsprout}}, the zigzag mark is missing from under one of Ash's eyes.
* In the English dub:
** In some airings of the episode, for a split-second during the cut between the commercial break and the first half of the "[[Who's That Pokémon?]]" segment, the first quarter second of the Japanese "Dare Da?" segment can be seen. Though mostly obscured by the dub's whiteout transition effect, one can clearly make out the Japanese "Pocket Monster" logo in the lower right-hand corner.
** After Jeanette commands her {{p|Scyther}} to use {{m|Slash}}, the next command is a dubbing error. In the dub, Scyther uses {{m|Quick Attack}}. In the original Japanese version, it was {{m|Swift}}.
** When Officer Jenny commands her {{p|Growlithe}} to use {{m|Flamethrower}}, she incorrectly refers to it as {{p|Arcanine}} in the dub, and its [[cry]] is also identical to the Arcanine in the previous episode. This error is corrected in Castilian Spanish dub.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, the title incorrectly mentions the fifth round instead of the fourth one.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: {{so|Viridian City}}
* When {{Gary}} loses and bids farewell to {{Ash}} in the original, he talks about not being smiled upon by the goddess of fortune and that his girls' tears are the only award he needs. In the dub, he talks about being distracted by their cheering but reassures them they will get over it.
* Ash asks Pikachu if they should drop out in the dub, but in the original version, he simply wonders if he can win.
* In the dub, {{an|Misty}} says that she doesn't know whether it was more surprising for her that Ash chose to use Muk or the fact that he thought ahead, while in the Japanese version, she says that she had thought that Ash was an idiot and commends him on having a strategy.
* In the dub, Bellsprout's first attack against Muk is an improvised attack called "Vine Left Kick". In the original version, Jeanette just tells Bellsprout to make the first attack.
* Team Rocket concludes the episode with a fast food-themed version of their motto in the dub. In the original, the motto is unchanged until the last two lines.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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くさのフィールド！いがいなきょうてき！
Grass Field! Unexpected Rival!
First broadcast
Japan January 1, 1999
United States November 13, 1999
English themes
Opening Pokémon Theme
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター
Ending タイプ・ワイルド
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 大橋志吉 Yukiyoshi Ōhashi
Storyboard 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Assistant director 浅田裕二 Yūji Asada
Animation director 岩根雅明 Masaaki Iwane
Additional credits

The Fourth Round Rumble (Japanese: くさのフィールド！いがいなきょうてき！ Grass Field! Unexpected Rival!) is the 77th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 1, 1999, and in the United States on November 13, 1999.

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Blurb

Ash's fourth battle on the Grass Field is against his toughest opponent yet! He battles Jeanette Fisher from Crimson City who brings a whole cheering section with her. Jeanette uses a powerful Scyther, which Ash has never battled before. Will his Bulbasaur be able whip Scyther's double team attack by using his reliable vine whip? To finish off the match, Jeanette brings out her Bellsprout which Ash feel is far inferior to his Pokémon. Once again, Ash lets his over-confidence take over.

Plot

Ash and his friends watch Gary's fourth round match on the Rock Field. They are shocked when Gary is abruptly defeated by a Trainer named Melissa, with his last Pokémon, Nidoking, being brought down by Melissa's Golem's Seismic Toss. This leaves Ash worried about his own chances during the fourth round, though Brock and Misty cheer him on. He later learns from Professor Oak that all of Pallet Town is cheering him on, which only makes him more nervous. Meanwhile, Team Rocket opens up a souvenir stand with the intent of luring in and stealing Pokémon from Trainers.

At the Grass Field, Ash starts his next match with Jeanette Fisher from Crimson City. He sends out Bulbasaur, and Jeanette uses Beedrill. The Bug-type Pokémon is about to hit Bulbasaur with Tackle, but Bulbasaur dodges it. Bulbasaur uses Razor Leaf, but Beedrill evades it and uses Twineedle, followed by Poison Sting. Bulbasaur dodges the attacks again before using Leech Seed, which instantly drains Beedrill's energy, allowing Bulbasaur to finish it off with Tackle. Jeanette then sends out her next Pokémon, Scyther. Bulbasaur keeps dodging Scyther's attacks, but Scyther uses Double Team to gain the advantage. Scyther gets in a few hits before Ash gets the idea to use Vine Whip on all the duplicates, so Bulbasaur will eventually hit the real one. The plan works, and Scyther is knocked out.

Outside the stadium, Team Rocket is using giant Pikachu dolls hanging from their balloon as distraction while planning to use a vacuum to suck away people's Poké Balls. However, their plan is foiled when a pair of Officer Jennys shoots down the balloon with Growlithe's Flamethrower and disables the vacuum. The trio escapes the two pursuing Jennys into the stadium, slipping on an empty Soda Pop can before hastily disguising themselves as snack sellers to avoid being caught.

Back at the battlefield, an unwavering Jeanette calls on her last Pokémon, a Bellsprout. Ash laughs and calls it weak as the Flower Pokémon wiggles its body in an odd manner. Bulbasaur uses Tackle, but Bellsprout evades the attack with ease. It then picks up Bulbasaur, repeatedly slams it into the ground, and knocks Bulbasaur out, shocking Ash. Brock realizes that Jeanette's Bellsprout must be exceptionally trained, or else it would not be used in a League battle. Ash sends out Pikachu, and he uses Thunder Shock, but Bellsprout dodges the attack and uses Razor Leaf. Pikachu dodges it and tries to use Thunderbolt, but Bellsprout's roots keep him grounded and immune to Electric attacks. Pikachu tries to punch and box-kick Bellsprout, but it slams him again and defeats him.

Down to his last Pokémon, Ash pauses for a second and then sends out his Muk, surprising his friends. Professor Oak explains that Ash had asked him to send him his Muk since he knew that Poison Pokémon are strong against Grass Pokémon. Misty is pleasantly surprised to hear that Ash used his head and thought ahead, for once. Muk is able to absorb Bellsprout's Slam and Razor Leaf attacks with ease, then uses a Body Slam. Its weight smothers Bellsprout, who soon faints. Ash wins the battle, and has now cleared all four preliminary fields to advance through to the next round of competition.

Major events

  • Gary is revealed to have made it to the fourth round.
  • Gary is defeated by Melissa in his fourth round battle, placing him in the Top 32.
  • Gary heads back to Pallet Town.
  • Ash uses his Muk in battle for the first time.
  • Ash's Muk is revealed to know Body Slam.
  • Ash defeats Jeanette Fisher in his fourth and final preliminary round match, securing him a place in the Indigo Stadium.
For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Bellsprout (US and international), Beedrill (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

Professor Oak's eyebrows
  • Double Team and Vine Whip in the blurb are both lowercase.
  • In one shot, Professor Oak's eyebrows change to large and gray.
  • Jeanette's Beedrill used Tackle, which Beedrill cannot legally learn in the games.
  • When the screen pans horizontally across the central flame, the stadium shifts repeatedly.
  • Just after Pikachu uses Thunderbolt on Bellsprout, the zigzag mark is missing from under one of Ash's eyes.
  • In the English dub:
    • In some airings of the episode, for a split-second during the cut between the commercial break and the first half of the "Who's That Pokémon?" segment, the first quarter second of the Japanese "Dare Da?" segment can be seen. Though mostly obscured by the dub's whiteout transition effect, one can clearly make out the Japanese "Pocket Monster" logo in the lower right-hand corner.
    • After Jeanette commands her Scyther to use Slash, the next command is a dubbing error. In the dub, Scyther uses Quick Attack. In the original Japanese version, it was Swift.
    • When Officer Jenny commands her Growlithe to use Flamethrower, she incorrectly refers to it as Arcanine in the dub, and its cry is also identical to the Arcanine in the previous episode. This error is corrected in Castilian Spanish dub.
  • In the Polish dub, the title incorrectly mentions the fifth round instead of the fourth one.

Dub edits

  • Pikachu's Jukebox: Viridian City
  • When Gary loses and bids farewell to Ash in the original, he talks about not being smiled upon by the goddess of fortune and that his girls' tears are the only award he needs. In the dub, he talks about being distracted by their cheering but reassures them they will get over it.
  • Ash asks Pikachu if they should drop out in the dub, but in the original version, he simply wonders if he can win.
  • In the dub, Misty says that she doesn't know whether it was more surprising for her that Ash chose to use Muk or the fact that he thought ahead, while in the Japanese version, she says that she had thought that Ash was an idiot and commends him on having a strategy.
  • In the dub, Bellsprout's first attack against Muk is an improvised attack called "Vine Left Kick". In the original version, Jeanette just tells Bellsprout to make the first attack.
  • Team Rocket concludes the episode with a fast food-themed version of their motto in the dub. In the original, the motto is unchanged until the last two lines.

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