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'''Roll On, Pokémon!''' (Japanese: '''ドンファンのたに！''' ''Valley of {{tt|Donfan|Donphan}}!'') is the 120th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 4, 1999 and in the United States on November 4, 2000.  
'''Roll On, Pokémon!''' (Japanese: '''ドンファンのたに！''' ''The Valley of {{tt|Donfan|Donphan}}!'') is the 120th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 4, 1999, and in the United States on November 4, 2000.  
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{{spoilers}}
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== Synopsis ==
The episode starts with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} walking through the forest, and, according to the narrator, still heading for [[Violet City]].  They come across a beautiful looking valley, which they will have to pass through in order to continue on their way.  Ash is proclaiming his eagerness to continue, when the ground starts shaking and some large rocks fall the cliff above.  On the a ledge on the same cliff sit [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}}, who are looking very relived at how the rocks missed them.  Just as Meowth cracks another awful pun, there is more shaking and the section of rock they are sitting on falls away beneath them.  They fall into some trees below and get tangled up into a load of vines.  At this point the title screen cuts in.


Ash and Misty and Brock are walking along a road, when they notice a shaking bush, which is concealing a {{p|Donphan}} behind it. Ash is just about to capture it when Brock stops him, saying that because its tusks are so short, it must be very young, and that he should catch it because it needs a good Pokémon breeder. Ash and Brock then start arguing over who would be the best trainer for it, when Misty cuts in to tell them that the Donphan is walking away. At this, Brock calls out his Onix. The Donphan turns around and looks surprised. Brock tells Onix to use Tackle. Onix throws Donphan back, but Donphan recovers by rolling into a ball and rolling fast back at Onix. Onix falls down and Misty comments how fast the Donphan was. Brock calls Onix back to its [[Poké Ball]] and Ash cuts in front, sending out his new Heracross. Heracross uses Tackle, sending Donphan flying backwards for a rough landing. Donphan jumps back up and uses what appears to be Rollout. Ash tells Heracross to use Horn Attack, whacking Donphan out of the way. Donphan crashes into a tree, and Ash tells Heracross to move in for the final attack. Before he gives a command, A figure moves in front of Donphan. The unnamed girl tells him to stop attacking her Donphan as she embraces it. She starts getting mad at Ash, telling him she'll turn him in to Officer Jenny. Ash apologizes and says Brock and him thought it was a wild Pokémon. He turns around to see Brock holding hands with the girl, talking to her. The woman says her name is Rochelle. Brock comments on her necklace, telling her how pretty the amberite is. Misty walks up and asks Brock what amberite is. He says it's a very rare gemstone worn by royalty. After denying the request for a pokémon battle by Ash, she walks into the trees and disappears.
==Blurb==
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<i>Ash and friends stumble into a small valley where Donphan are used to harvest precious stones. Not so fortunate are the valley's residents, as Team Rocket is on the heels of Ash and his friends and are already hatching a plan to steal the stones for themselves.</i>
 
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} come across a scenic valley, which they must pass in order to reach [[Violet City]]. As they continue onward, the ground starts to shake and some large rocks fall from the cliff above. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is sitting by the ledge on the same cliff. When more tremors hit, the rock they are sitting on crumbles beneath them, and the trio falls into the forest below, with tree vines helping to break their fall. Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} continue along a dirt trail, when they stumble upon a {{p|Donphan}} amongst the shrubs. Ash is about to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it when Brock stops him, saying that it must be young due to the short size of its tusks. Brock then suggests catching Donphan because it needs a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}. Ash and Brock then start arguing over who would be the best {{pkmn|Trainer}} for Donphan, only for Misty to cut in and tell them that Donphan is walking away.
 
At this, Brock calls out {{TP|Brock|Onix}} and commands it to use {{m|Tackle}} on Donphan, sending it backward. However, Donphan soon recovers by curling up into a ball and rolling at Onix, hitting and defeating it. Ash then sends out his new {{AP|Heracross}}, who uses Tackle, sending Donphan flying backward. Donphan jumps back up and charges forward with another attack. Heracross uses {{m|Horn Attack}}, which hurtles Donphan into a tree trunk. As Ash is about to order his finishing attack, a girl intervenes. She checks on Donphan's health, then threatens to turn Ash in to [[Officer Jenny]] for attempting to steal her Pokémon. Ash apologizes for the misunderstanding and explains that he and Brock thought that Donphan was a [[wild Pokémon]]. At that moment, Brock starts flirting with the girl, who identifies herself as [[Rochelle]]. Disapproving of Brock's advances, she pulls away as Brock comments on her amberite necklace. Rochelle informs the group that all of the Donphan are hers, and Ash agrees to desist from trying to catch any of them. After denying Ash's request for a {{pkmn|battle}}, Rochelle walks into the trees and disappears.


In the next scene, it cuts to Team Rocket in a valley. They are looking for amberite, under the impression that it is very valuable. Meowth tells Jessie and James what he overheard while the others were taking a nap - that Donphan are able to 'sniff out' amberite. It is then decided that they will steal a Donphan to aid their efforts. The trio steals Rochelle's Donphan that was seen earlier by capturing it in a net and flying away with it in their balloon. The stolen Donphan does not immediately obey Team Rocket, however, after James offers it a meal of plants and leaves that he collected, the Donphan begins to help them. Their efforts to find the amberite were not fruitful however, as for some reason which is unknown at this stage, the stolen Donphan cannot find any amberite.
Elsewhere, Team Rocket has donned {{DL|List of Team Rocket's disguises|Johto|orange ranger outfits}} to avoid suspicion as they plot to mine the valley for rare amberite. {{MTR}} explains that he overheard a conversation back at a mountain rest stop, which revealed that Donphan are able to "sniff out" amberite. At that, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] set their sights on finding a Donphan to aid their efforts. The trio steals Rochelle's Donphan by capturing it in a net and flying away with it in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]]. However, Donphan does not immediately obey Team Rocket's orders. James tries a different approach and offers it a meal of plants and leaves that he collected. Donphan accepts the bribe and begins to help them. Their efforts to find the amberite are not fruitful, however, as Donphan is unable to find any amberite in the area.


The scene cuts back to Ash, Misty, Brock and Rochelle. After Brock's Zubat cannot find the stolen Donphan with its {{m|Supersonic}} ability due to interference from the trees, Rochelle blows a high pitched whistle. Almost immediately, a herd of Donphan appear by her side, albeit lacking the stolen one. It is revealed that Rochelle has not trained the stolen Donphan to respond to the whistle as it is too young and she has not had enough time to do so. The Donphan are ordered by Rochelle to find the missing herd member. Shortly after, the herd of Donphan, Ash, Misty, Brock and Rochelle appear by Team Rocket's side, along with the stolen Donphan. After a short battle with Team Rocket's pokémon, they are sent flying off into the distance in their balloon. Rochelle then explains that the stolen Donphan is inexperienced and cannot find amberite on its own yet.
Ash and his friends stumble across Rochelle again as she tries to locate her missing Donphan. With Rochelle's description, Ash and the group realize the culprits are Team Rocket, and they agree to assist Rochelle. After {{TP|Brock|Zubat}} cannot find the stolen Donphan with {{m|Supersonic}} due to interference from the trees, Rochelle blows a high-pitched whistle. Almost immediately, a herd of Donphan appears by her side. It is revealed that Rochelle has not trained the stolen Donphan to respond to the whistle, since it is too young and she has not had enough time to do so. The Donphan are ordered by Rochelle to find the missing herd member. Shortly after, the group locates Team Rocket, who recites their {{motto}} and sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}. Brock calls on Onix for assistance and holds Victreebel in a {{m|bind}}, but it is put to {{status|sleep}} by Victreebel's {{m|Sleep Powder}}. Ash and Misty promptly send out Heracross and {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}}, respectively. Poliwag {{m|Double Slap}}s Victreebel and follows up with {{m|Bubble}}, while Heracross Tackles Arbok, sending it flying into Jessie. With a {{m|Horn Attack}}, Heracross tosses Team Rocket into their Meowth balloon. To finish things off, {{AP|Pikachu}} strikes them with {{m|Thunderbolt}}, causing the hot-air balloon to burst and sending Team Rocket flying off into the distance.


After this, Ash and Rochelle have a one on one pokémon battle. Ash chooses his new Heracross, while Rochelle uses her most experienced Donphan by Ash's request. Ash loses the battle but is happy with the experience that he and his Heracross gained in the ordeal. Ash, Misty and a distraught Brock leave Rochelle and continue on their journey to Violet City.
Relieved to have her Donphan back, Rochelle agrees to show Ash and his friends a demonstration of her Donphan's amberite-finding skills. After taking a quick sniff of Rochelle's necklace, her most experienced Donphan charges at a nearby cliff. Ash and his friends soon realize that it was the Donphan causing the tremors. Suddenly, some rubble falls to the ground and smashes open to reveal the amberite inside. Rochelle picks up the sample and explains that she supplies local artists and jewelers with amberite. As thanks, Rochelle agrees to a one-on-one battle against Ash. He selects Heracross, while Rochelle agrees to use her most experienced Donphan. Donphan starts off with Tackle, but Heracross uses {{m|Endure}} to resist the attack and tosses his opponent out of the way. Donphan recovers and strikes Heracross with a {{m|Rollout}} attack from behind. Heracross is sent into a tree and is momentarily distracted by its sap. Donphan tries another Tackle, but Heracross negates the attack with his large horn. Ash sees his opportunity and has Heracross toss Donphan into the air. However, Donphan uses Rollout and then knocks Heracross out with Tackle. Ash runs over to Heracross's side but is unfazed by the loss. Rochelle commends Ash on his teamwork and Heracross's strength, while Ash is grateful for the battle experience. At sunset, Ash and his friends say their goodbyes to Rochelle and her Donphan, as they continue on their {{pkmn|journey}} to Violet City.


== Major events ==
==Major events==
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* {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Donphan}}, but stop upon finding out it already has an {{pkmn|Trainer|owner}}.
* [[Ash's Heracross]] is revealed to know {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Horn Attack}}, and {{m|Endure}}.
* [[Ash's Heracross]] is revealed to know {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Horn Attack}}, and {{m|Endure}}.
* {{an|Misty}}'s {{TP|Misty|Poliwag|Politoed}} is revealed to know {{m|Bubble}}.
* [[Misty's Poliwag]] is revealed to know {{m|Bubble}}.
* [[James's Victreebel]] is revealed to know {{m|Wrap}}{{tt|*|It does not actually use the move until EP122}}.
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=== Debuts ===
 
==== Pokémon debuts ====  
===Debuts===
===== TV episode debuts=====
====Pokémon debuts====  
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Donphan}}
* {{p|Donphan}}


== Characters ==
==Characters==
=== Humans ===
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP120.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
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* [[Rochelle]]
* [[Rochelle]]


=== Pokémon ===
===Pokémon===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Hoothoot}}
[[File:WTP EP120.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Hoothoot}} ''(US and international)''; {{p|Donphan}} ''(Japan)''
 
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Donphan}} ([[Rochelle]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Donphan}} ([[Rochelle]]'s; ×4)
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==Trivia==
* The English [[dub]] of this episode first aired exactly one year after the original airing.
* The {{p|Donphan}}'s ability to sniff for amberite appears to have been inspired by {{wp|truffle hog}}s, pigs that are used to find {{wp|Truffle (fungi)|truffles}} in the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]].
* {{TP|James|Victreebel}} engulfs [[James]] twice in this episode, though the second time was accidental.
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Go West, Young Ash]].
* The episode's English dub title may be based on the song {{wp|Roll On, Columbia, Roll On}}.


== Trivia ==
===Errors===
* The English dub of this episode first aired exactly one year after the original did in Japanese.
* [[Brock's Zubat]] was depicted with the backs of its wings being the same in appearance as the insides of its wings. It may be worth noting that although the back of {{p|Zubat}}'s wings are different in appearance to its wing insides, {{p|Golbat}}'s wings are not so.
* The Donphan's ability to sniff for amberite appears to have been inspired by {{wp|Truffle hog|truffle hogs}}: pigs which, in the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], are used to find {{wp|Truffle (fungi)|truffles}}.
* [[Rochelle]] called both {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} by name before learning them.
*The book ''[[Go West, Young Ash]]'' is based on this episode.
=== Errors ===
*Brock's Zubat was depicted with the backs of its wings being the same in appearance as the insides of its wings. It may be worth noting that although the back of Zubat's wings are different in appearance to its wing insides, Golbat's wings are not so.
*Rochelle called both Ash and Misty by name before learning them.


=== Dub edits ===
===Dub edits===
* Brock calls Ash selfish, and that he should think about what's best for Donphan, which Ash retorts that ''he's'' what's best for Donphan. Originally, Brock mentions that Ash already got Heracross and Brock should have the honor of capturing Donphan, which Ash responds with his wanting to capture it, since he saw it first.
* [[Pokémon Karaokémon]]: [[All We Wanna Do]]
* The substance that Donphan were tasked to look for was actually [[wp:Agate|Agate]], not Amberite.
* {{an|Brock}} calls Ash selfish, and that he should think about what is best for Donphan, which Ash retorts that ''he's'' what's best for Donphan. Originally, Brock mentions that Ash already got Heracross and Brock should have the honor of capturing Donphan, which Ash responds with his wanting to capture it, since he saw it first.
* Rochelle's reasons for why Ash and his friends shouldn't try to capture the Donphan was slightly different. The dub implies that the entire lot of Donphan belonged to her and her alone, while the original makes it clear that they belong to other Trainers besides herself.
* The substance that Donphan were tasked to look for was actually {{wp|Agate}}, not Amberite.
* Meowth's statement about where he heard about Amberite/Agate was "at a rest stop in the mountains" in the dub and an Odango shop in the original.
* Rochelle's reasons for why Ash and {{ashfr}} shouldn't try to capture the Donphan was slightly different. The dub implies that the entire lot of Donphan belonged to her and her alone, while the original makes it clear that they belong to other Trainers besides herself.
* Jessie refers to the Japanese idiom Hidari Uchiwa, with James commenting about Jessie's fan being on her right hand, not her left. The dub replaces it with James asking about the fan and Jessie retorting about the hot air.
* {{MTR}}'s statement about where he heard about Amberite/Agate was "at a rest stop in the mountains" in the dub and an Odango shop in the original.
* [[Jessie]] refers to the Japanese idiom Hidari Uchiwa (literally "left-hand fan"), with James commenting about Jessie's fan being on her right hand, not her left. The dub replaces it with James asking about the fan and Jessie retorting about the hot air.
* Brock mentioned in the dub that Rochelle must have been pretty impressed by them, with her congratulating Pikachu more specifically. In the original version, Brock was actually expressing his happiness that the Donphan were safe, and that Rochelle was thanking Ash and his friends in general.
* Brock mentioned in the dub that Rochelle must have been pretty impressed by them, with her congratulating Pikachu more specifically. In the original version, Brock was actually expressing his happiness that the Donphan were safe, and that Rochelle was thanking Ash and his friends in general.
* The dub omits the fact that Rochelle is using her Donphan to help her fellow artisans get Agate/Amberite for their sculptures in their village.
* Ash originally asks if Heracross was all right, and Rochelle states that she thinks she won.
* Ash originally asks if Heracross was all right, and Rochelle states that she thinks she won.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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ドンファンのたに！
The Valley of Donfan!
First broadcast
Japan November 4, 1999
United States November 4, 2000
English themes
Opening Pokémon Johto
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening OK!
Ending ニャースのパーティ
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 大橋志吉 Yukiyoshi Ōhashi
Storyboard 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Assistant director 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

Roll On, Pokémon! (Japanese: ドンファンのたに！ The Valley of Donfan!) is the 120th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 4, 1999, and in the United States on November 4, 2000.

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Blurb

Ash and friends stumble into a small valley where Donphan are used to harvest precious stones. Not so fortunate are the valley's residents, as Team Rocket is on the heels of Ash and his friends and are already hatching a plan to steal the stones for themselves.

Plot

Ash and his friends come across a scenic valley, which they must pass in order to reach Violet City. As they continue onward, the ground starts to shake and some large rocks fall from the cliff above. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is sitting by the ledge on the same cliff. When more tremors hit, the rock they are sitting on crumbles beneath them, and the trio falls into the forest below, with tree vines helping to break their fall. Ash, Misty, and Brock continue along a dirt trail, when they stumble upon a Donphan amongst the shrubs. Ash is about to catch it when Brock stops him, saying that it must be young due to the short size of its tusks. Brock then suggests catching Donphan because it needs a Pokémon Breeder. Ash and Brock then start arguing over who would be the best Trainer for Donphan, only for Misty to cut in and tell them that Donphan is walking away.

At this, Brock calls out Onix and commands it to use Tackle on Donphan, sending it backward. However, Donphan soon recovers by curling up into a ball and rolling at Onix, hitting and defeating it. Ash then sends out his new Heracross, who uses Tackle, sending Donphan flying backward. Donphan jumps back up and charges forward with another attack. Heracross uses Horn Attack, which hurtles Donphan into a tree trunk. As Ash is about to order his finishing attack, a girl intervenes. She checks on Donphan's health, then threatens to turn Ash in to Officer Jenny for attempting to steal her Pokémon. Ash apologizes for the misunderstanding and explains that he and Brock thought that Donphan was a wild Pokémon. At that moment, Brock starts flirting with the girl, who identifies herself as Rochelle. Disapproving of Brock's advances, she pulls away as Brock comments on her amberite necklace. Rochelle informs the group that all of the Donphan are hers, and Ash agrees to desist from trying to catch any of them. After denying Ash's request for a battle, Rochelle walks into the trees and disappears.

Elsewhere, Team Rocket has donned orange ranger outfits to avoid suspicion as they plot to mine the valley for rare amberite. Meowth explains that he overheard a conversation back at a mountain rest stop, which revealed that Donphan are able to "sniff out" amberite. At that, Jessie and James set their sights on finding a Donphan to aid their efforts. The trio steals Rochelle's Donphan by capturing it in a net and flying away with it in their Meowth balloon. However, Donphan does not immediately obey Team Rocket's orders. James tries a different approach and offers it a meal of plants and leaves that he collected. Donphan accepts the bribe and begins to help them. Their efforts to find the amberite are not fruitful, however, as Donphan is unable to find any amberite in the area.

Ash and his friends stumble across Rochelle again as she tries to locate her missing Donphan. With Rochelle's description, Ash and the group realize the culprits are Team Rocket, and they agree to assist Rochelle. After Zubat cannot find the stolen Donphan with Supersonic due to interference from the trees, Rochelle blows a high-pitched whistle. Almost immediately, a herd of Donphan appears by her side. It is revealed that Rochelle has not trained the stolen Donphan to respond to the whistle, since it is too young and she has not had enough time to do so. The Donphan are ordered by Rochelle to find the missing herd member. Shortly after, the group locates Team Rocket, who recites their motto and sends out Arbok and Victreebel. Brock calls on Onix for assistance and holds Victreebel in a bind, but it is put to sleep by Victreebel's Sleep Powder. Ash and Misty promptly send out Heracross and Poliwag, respectively. Poliwag Double Slaps Victreebel and follows up with Bubble, while Heracross Tackles Arbok, sending it flying into Jessie. With a Horn Attack, Heracross tosses Team Rocket into their Meowth balloon. To finish things off, Pikachu strikes them with Thunderbolt, causing the hot-air balloon to burst and sending Team Rocket flying off into the distance.

Relieved to have her Donphan back, Rochelle agrees to show Ash and his friends a demonstration of her Donphan's amberite-finding skills. After taking a quick sniff of Rochelle's necklace, her most experienced Donphan charges at a nearby cliff. Ash and his friends soon realize that it was the Donphan causing the tremors. Suddenly, some rubble falls to the ground and smashes open to reveal the amberite inside. Rochelle picks up the sample and explains that she supplies local artists and jewelers with amberite. As thanks, Rochelle agrees to a one-on-one battle against Ash. He selects Heracross, while Rochelle agrees to use her most experienced Donphan. Donphan starts off with Tackle, but Heracross uses Endure to resist the attack and tosses his opponent out of the way. Donphan recovers and strikes Heracross with a Rollout attack from behind. Heracross is sent into a tree and is momentarily distracted by its sap. Donphan tries another Tackle, but Heracross negates the attack with his large horn. Ash sees his opportunity and has Heracross toss Donphan into the air. However, Donphan uses Rollout and then knocks Heracross out with Tackle. Ash runs over to Heracross's side but is unfazed by the loss. Rochelle commends Ash on his teamwork and Heracross's strength, while Ash is grateful for the battle experience. At sunset, Ash and his friends say their goodbyes to Rochelle and her Donphan, as they continue on their journey to Violet City.

Major events

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Debuts

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Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Hoothoot (US and international); Donphan (Japan)


Trivia

Errors

  • Brock's Zubat was depicted with the backs of its wings being the same in appearance as the insides of its wings. It may be worth noting that although the back of Zubat's wings are different in appearance to its wing insides, Golbat's wings are not so.
  • Rochelle called both Ash and Misty by name before learning them.

Dub edits

  • Pokémon Karaokémon: All We Wanna Do
  • Brock calls Ash selfish, and that he should think about what is best for Donphan, which Ash retorts that he's what's best for Donphan. Originally, Brock mentions that Ash already got Heracross and Brock should have the honor of capturing Donphan, which Ash responds with his wanting to capture it, since he saw it first.
  • The substance that Donphan were tasked to look for was actually Agate, not Amberite.
  • Rochelle's reasons for why Ash and his friends shouldn't try to capture the Donphan was slightly different. The dub implies that the entire lot of Donphan belonged to her and her alone, while the original makes it clear that they belong to other Trainers besides herself.
  • Meowth's statement about where he heard about Amberite/Agate was "at a rest stop in the mountains" in the dub and an Odango shop in the original.
  • Jessie refers to the Japanese idiom Hidari Uchiwa (literally "left-hand fan"), with James commenting about Jessie's fan being on her right hand, not her left. The dub replaces it with James asking about the fan and Jessie retorting about the hot air.
  • Brock mentioned in the dub that Rochelle must have been pretty impressed by them, with her congratulating Pikachu more specifically. In the original version, Brock was actually expressing his happiness that the Donphan were safe, and that Rochelle was thanking Ash and his friends in general.
  • Ash originally asks if Heracross was all right, and Rochelle states that she thinks she won.

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