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'''Going Apricorn!''' (Japanese: '''クヌギダマとボングリのみ！うらやまのたたかい！！''' ''{{tt|Kunugidama|Pineco}} and the {{tt|Bonguri Fruit|Apricorns}}! Backyard Battle!!'') is the 143rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 13, 2000 and in the United States on March 10, 2001.
'''Going Apricorn!''' (Japanese: '''クヌギダマとボングリのみ！うらやまのたたかい！！''' ''{{tt|Kunugidama|Pineco}} and the {{tt|Bonguri Fruit|Apricorns}}! Backyard Battle!!'') is the 143rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 13, 2000, and in the United States on March 10, 2001.


{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Ash delivers the mysterious GS Ball to a renowned Pokémon expert, but Team Rocket wreaks trouble when they attempt to harvest the Apricorns essential to local Pokéball production.</i>
<i>Ash delivers the mysterious GS Ball to a renowned Pokémon expert, but Team Rocket wreaks trouble when they attempt to harvest the Apricorns essential to local Poké Ball production.</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are talking with [[Kurt]] and his granddaughter, [[Maizie]]. They show him the [[GS Ball]] and he tells them he knows that it is some kind of [[Poké Ball]]. They tell {{an|Professor Oak}}. Professor Oak tells Ash, Misty, and Brock that Kurt makes special Poké Balls using [[Apricorn]]s. Ash runs off to find Kurt who is making a Poké Ball. Ash calls out to him to request that he make him a Poké Ball, but Maizie tells him to be quiet as it is hard work making Poké Balls. After Kurt finishes the Poké Ball, Ash repeats his request. Kurt agrees and Maizie takes them to some Apricorn trees.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} talk with [[Kurt]] and his granddaughter [[Maizie]] over some drinks. Maizie thanks the trio for helping to save the [[Slowpoke Well]] and her grandfather. Ash brings up {{an|Professor Oak}}'s errand, the [[GS Ball]], and hands it to Kurt, but the trio are left shocked when Kurt just declares that the GS Ball is some kind of [[Poké Ball]]. Kurt apologizes for not knowing much about it, but reassures them that he will look at it closer. Ash and his friends make a video call to Professor Oak and inform him that Kurt is now inspecting the GS Ball. Professor Oak is pleased and urges them to report any new findings as soon as possible. Ash asks about Kurt's expertise, and Professor Oak explains that Kurt is a famous craftsman who makes special Poké Balls using [[Apricorn]]s. When Ash asks what an Apricorn is, Professor Oak tells him to look at the tree growing next to Kurt's house. Having spotted the tree in question, {{an|Misty}} alerts Ash to a [[White Apricorn]] tree growing in the backyard. Professor Oak explains that Poké Balls made out of Apricorns have unique qualities that set them apart from regular {{i|Poké Ball}}s. His mind set, Ash runs off to find Kurt and get himself an Apricorn Poké Ball of his own, leaving the Professor still on the phone.


Ash spots some Apricorns that are growing on a tree and runs for them, but Maizie tells him they are not ready to be picked yet. At another tree, Maizie again stops Ash who has run to get its Apricorns. {{p|Pineco}} come from the tree. Brock runs to get one but trips over a rock and headbutts the tree, which causes the Pineco to {{m|Self-Destruct}}. Then, they find some pink apricorns, but run away when attacked by some {{p|Beedrill}}.
Ash calls out to Kurt, but Maizie tells him to be quiet as it is hard work making Poké Balls. Maizie, Ash, and his friends watch Kurt perform more work on an Apricorn Ball before placing it back into the kiln. Ash then repeats his request, but Misty tells him to not be so rude. Kurt, though, happily gives the trio a [[Fast Ball]] each as a thank you for [[EP142|their earlier assistance at the Slowpoke Well]]. Maizie adds that the Fast Balls are from White Apricorns and are used to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} Pokémon that [[escape|run away]]. She also explains that there are seven different Apricorn types, each making a different Poké Ball. Ash is eager to get an Apricorn Ball of each color and Kurt agrees, provided Ash retrieves the Apricorns himself. Maizie offers to take Ash up into the mountains to locate the other varieties, and he happily agrees. {{TRT}} also happens to overhear the conversation and sets their sights on stealing the Apricorns to make money selling them.


When they come up to their fifth tree, they fall into a hole dug by {{TRT}}. {{MTR}} lassos {{AP|Pikachu}} with a rope; then, [[Jessie]] puts him into an electric-proof jar. They then announce that they will steal all the Apricorns with a vacuum. Ash sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and they all escape. Team Rocket falls into a hole dug by {{p|Diglett}} and Ash releases Pikachu from the jar.
Maizie first shows Ash and his friends a [[Pink Apricorn]] tree, explaining that they are used to make [[Love Ball]]s, which are helpful when catching Pokémon of a different [[gender]]. {{an|Brock}} asks if he could use the Love Ball to catch [[Officer Jenny]] or [[Nurse Joy]], but Misty tugs on his ear and pulls him into line. Ash spots some Apricorns that are growing on a tree and runs for them, but Maizie tells him they are not ready to be picked yet. The next tree they find grows [[Yellow Apricorn]]s, which are used to make [[Moon Ball]]s, Poké Balls that work well on Pokémon that [[Evolution|evolve]] with a [[Moon Stone]]. Ash tries to pick one, but once again, Maizie stops her. A mysterious group of Pokémon appear from the tree, and Ash's [[Pokédex]] confirms that they are {{p|Pineco}}. Brock declares that he is wanting to catch one, seeing it as a challenge for any aspiring {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}. He rushes over, but trips over a rock and headbutts the tree, which causes the Pineco to {{m|Self-Destruct}}. Next, the group finds some [[Green Apricorn]]s, which can be turned into [[Friend Ball]]s, but run away when attacked by some {{p|Beedrill}}. They manage to avoid their stingers after falling off a ledge.


Ash and co. finally get to collect some Apricorns. Brock spies some more Pineco to catch, but Jessie, [[James]], and Meowth bring out a giant fan, with which they attempt to blow all the Apricorns out of the tree. Instead, all the Pineco are blown out of the tree, while Brock tries to keep them from getting hurt. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on the machine, which overloads the fan with electricity, causing it to work more. When one Pineco tries to run up the hill to Team Rocket, Brock throws a {{ball|Fast}} that Kurt gave him and catches the {{TP|Brock|Pineco}}. Then they stop Team Rocket.
The next tree the group finds is full of [[Red Apricorn]]s, which are used to make [[Level Ball]]s. However, when they approach the tree, they fall into a hole dug by Team Rocket. The evil trio stares down at the [[twerp]]s and performs their {{motto}}. {{MTR}} then lassos {{AP|Pikachu}} with a rope and [[Jessie]] puts him into an electric-proof jar. They then announce that they will steal all the Apricorns with a vacuum. Ash has {{AP|Bulbasaur}} pull them out of the hole with its {{m|Vine Whip|vines}}. Just as Team Rocket tries to vacuum up the Apricorns, they fall into a hole {{m|Dig|dug}} by some {{p|Diglett}}. Pikachu is thrown into the air, but Ash manages to catch him and releases Pikachu from the jar.


Ash, Brock, and Misty give the Apricorns to Kurt that he may make them into Poké Balls. Kurt tells Ash that the [[Azalea Gym]] would be open, so Ash sets off to the Gym.
After the distraction has been dealt with, Ash and his friends approach a tree full of [[Blue Apricorn]]s, the raw material of [[Lure Ball]]s, which are the perfect tools for catching {{type|Water}} Pokémon. Misty feels excited by this description, so she and Ash both pick one. Maizie directs everyone's attention to a nearby [[Black Apricorn]] tree, telling them that they're used to make [[Heavy Ball]]s, which are useful catching Pokémon that [[List of Pokémon by weight|weigh]] a lot. As Ash gets close, he stops after coming face to face with another horde of Pineco. Brock again prepares to catch himself a Pineco, but Team Rocket brings out a bicycle-powered fan in an attempt to blow all the Apricorns out of the tree. Instead, all the Pineco are blown out of the tree, while Brock tries to keep them from getting hurt. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on the machine, but the attack instead helps the fan to become more powerful.
 
Suddenly, one Pineco tries bouncing up the hill towards Team Rocket and it tackles the trio off their bicycle. Team Rocket are left red-faced and decide to teach the Pineco a lesson. Jessie sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} to give chase. James, in turn, orders his {{TP|James|Victreebel}} to attack, but it instead latches onto his head, as usual. Pineco craftily dodges Arbok and rushes towards Team Rocket again. At Maizie's suggestion, Brock throws the Fast Ball that Kurt gave to him earlier and catches the {{TP|Brock|Pineco}} to get it out of harm's way. Victreebel and Arbok go on the attack again, but Pikachu evades them both. The {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}} next uses {{m|Quick Attack}} and hits Team Rocket’s Pokemon with a {{m|Tackle}}, knocking them into Team Rocket. Pikachu follows up with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which causes Team Rocket’s fan to explode and send the trio blasting off again.
 
Maizie is glad the Apricorn is safe and thanks Ash for his efforts. Meanwhile, Brock calls out his newly-caught Pineco. He apologizes for catching it under strange circumstances, but declares that they will be the best of friends. Pineco appears happy before exploding in Brock's arms, leaving its new {{pkmn|Trainer}} covered in soot. The blast also causes a Black Apricorn to land on Ash's head, and he happily picks it up. Later, Maizie and the others return to Kurt's home to hand the craftsman their Apricorns, two Blue ones and a Black one, to be turned into Poké Balls. Brock asks if Kurt has learned anything new about the GS Ball, but Kurt remains clueless about the mysterious item. Kurt adds that the GS Ball is sealed by a powerful lock and asks if he can inspect it a little while longer, to which Ash and the others agree. Kurt then informs Ash that the [[Azalea Gym]] would be open, so Ash eagerly sets off to earn his second [[Johto League]] [[Badge]].


==Major events==
==Major events==
<!-- 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. -->
<!-- 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. -->
[[File:Fast Ball anime.png|thumb|220px|Ash and his friends receiving Fast Balls]]
[[File:Fast Balls EP143.png|thumb|220px|Ash and his friends' new Fast Balls]]
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} each receive a {{ball|Fast}} from [[Kurt]].
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} each receive a [[Fast Ball]] from [[Kurt]].
* Brock uses his Fast Ball to catch a {{TP|Brock|Pineco}}.
* Brock uses his Fast Ball to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{TP|Brock|Pineco}}.
* Ash and {{ashfr}} obtain two [[Blue Apricorn]]s and a [[Black Apricorn]] and give them to Kurt to be turned into special [[Poké Ball]]s.
* Ash and {{ashfr}} obtain two [[Blue Apricorn]]s and a [[Black Apricorn]] and give them to Kurt to be turned into special [[Poké Ball]]s.
* Ash leaves the [[GS Ball]] with Kurt.
* Ash leaves the [[GS Ball]] with Kurt.
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====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{OP|Brock|Pineco}})
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{OP|Brock|Pineco}})
{{-}}


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP143.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
[[File:Dare da EP143.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{Tracey}} (cameo)
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP143.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP143.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Lugia}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Pineco}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Lugia}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Pineco}} ''(Japan)''


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* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Beedrill}} (multiple)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (multiple)
* {{p|Nidoran♀}} (at {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}})
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (at {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}})
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Diglett}} (multiple)
* {{p|Diglett}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pineco}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Pineco}} (multiple; debut)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This episode marks the final appearance of the [[GS Ball]], which is left with [[Kurt]]. The storyline is dropped at this point and the GS Ball is never seen again (outside of a flashback in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]''), due to a planned arc featuring {{p|Celebi}} being scrapped by the producers.
* This episode marks the final physical appearance of the [[GS Ball]], which is left with [[Kurt]]. The storyline is dropped at this point, and besides a flashback in ''[[EP148|No Big Woop!]]'', the GS Ball is never seen again due to a planned arc featuring {{p|Celebi}} being scrapped by the {{pkmn|anime}} producers.
**The Celebi arc was subsequently used as part of the [[M04|fourth movie]]'s plot, although the GS Ball itself wasn't referenced or even took part in the movie's events.
** The Celebi arc was subsequently used as part of the [[M04|fourth movie]]'s plot, although the GS Ball itself wasn't referenced or even took part in the {{pkmn|movie}}'s events.
* Like in the games, Kurt has a [[White Apricorn]] tree near his house.
* Like in the {{pkmn|games}}, Kurt has a [[White Apricorn]] tree near his house.
** Also like the games, Kurt gives a {{ball|Fast}} each to Ash, Misty, and Brock for saving the [[Slowpoke Well]], though this is only like {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, as in [[Generation II]] he gives a {{ball|Lure}} instead.
** Also like the games, Kurt gives a [[Fast Ball]] each to {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} for saving the [[Slowpoke Well]], though this is only like {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, as in [[Generation II]], he gives a [[Lure Ball]] instead.
* The dub title is based on the phrase ''"going ape"''.
*** Though Brock uses his Fast Ball in this episode, Ash and Misty's Fast Balls do not make any further appearances, nor are they ever mentioned again.
* This episode's title can sometimes be seen written in the form "''Goin' Apricorn!''".
* This episode marks the anime debut of the Fast, [[Level Ball|Level]], Lure, [[Heavy Ball|Heavy]], [[Love Ball|Love]], [[Friend Ball|Friend]], and [[Moon Ball]]s.
* The book [[Secrets of the GS Ball]] is based on this episode.
** This is also the only episode in the anime to date to feature Level or Friend Balls in any capacity, briefly appearing in [[Maizie]]'s fantasy.
* Yet again, Misty doesn't seem to care about the Bug-type Pineco. Indeed, it is revealed in [[EP161|a later episode]] that Misty wasn't even aware that Pineco ''was'' a Bug-type.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is based on the phrase "going ape".
** The title can sometimes be seen written in the form "''Goin' Apricorn!''".
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Secrets of the GS Ball]].
* Yet again, Misty doesn't seem to care about the {{t|Bug}} type {{p|Pineco}}. This is because, as revealed in [[EP161|a later episode]], Misty wasn't even aware that Pineco was a Bug type.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* When Ash is first shown holding his Fast Ball, the yellow part of the ball is missing the black lines through the middle that represent the hinges.
* When Ash is first shown holding his Fast Ball, the yellow part of the ball is missing the black lines through the middle that represent the hinges.
* When {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}} and [[Maizie]] fall off the cliff while being pursued by {{p|Beedrill}}, Ash falls off last, but ends up on the bottom of all of them on the ground.
* When Ash, {{ashfr}}, and Maizie fall off the cliff while being pursued by {{p|Beedrill}}, Ash falls off last, but ends up on the bottom of all of them on the ground.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, after {{AP|Pikachu}} dodges {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} instead of {{m|Quick Attack}}.
* Near the end of the battle with Team Rocket, Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Tackle}}, even though Pikachu [[Anime move errors|cannot legitimately learn]] Tackle in the games.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
|ar={{tt|كرات الأبريكون|The Apricorn Balls}}
|bg={{tt|Априкорн Покебол!|Apricorn Poké Ball}}
|bg={{tt|Априкорн Покебол!|Apricorn Poké Ball}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|榛果球與圓柑果實，後山之戰|Pinecone and Apricons, Backyard Battle}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|榛果球與圓柑果實，後山之戰|Pinecone and Apricons, Backyard Battle}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Pokébolas Apricorn!|Apricorn Pokéballs!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Pokébolas Apricorn!|Apricorn Pokéballs!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Cultivando Bonguri|Sowing Apricorns}}
|es_eu={{tt|Cultivando Bonguri|Sowing Apricorns}}
|pl={{tt|Droga do Apricorn|Way to the Apricorn}}
|pl={{tt|Droga do Apricorn|Path to the Apricorn}}
|ro={{tt|Du-te Apricorn!|Go Apricorn!}}
|ro={{tt|Du-te Apricorn!|Go Apricorn!}}
|hi=अॅप्रीकॉर्न पोके-बॉल {{tt|''Apricorn Pokéball''|Apircorn Pokéball}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hi=अॅप्रीकॉर्न पोके-बॉल {{tt|''Apricorn Pokéball''|Apircorn Pokéball}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}
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[[ja:無印編第143話]]
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[[zh:宝可梦 第144集]]

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クヌギダマとボングリのみ！うらやまのたたかい！！
Kunugidama and the Bonguri Fruit! Backyard Battle!!
First broadcast
Japan April 13, 2000
United States March 10, 2001
English themes
Opening Pokémon Johto
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening OK!
Ending ポケモンはらはらリレー
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 米村正二 Shōji Yonemura
Storyboard 藤本義孝 Yoshitaka Fujimoto
Assistant director 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

Going Apricorn! (Japanese: クヌギダマとボングリのみ！うらやまのたたかい！！ Kunugidama and the Bonguri Fruit! Backyard Battle!!) is the 143rd episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 13, 2000, and in the United States on March 10, 2001.

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Blurb

Ash delivers the mysterious GS Ball to a renowned Pokémon expert, but Team Rocket wreaks trouble when they attempt to harvest the Apricorns essential to local Poké Ball production.

Plot

Ash and his friends talk with Kurt and his granddaughter Maizie over some drinks. Maizie thanks the trio for helping to save the Slowpoke Well and her grandfather. Ash brings up Professor Oak's errand, the GS Ball, and hands it to Kurt, but the trio are left shocked when Kurt just declares that the GS Ball is some kind of Poké Ball. Kurt apologizes for not knowing much about it, but reassures them that he will look at it closer. Ash and his friends make a video call to Professor Oak and inform him that Kurt is now inspecting the GS Ball. Professor Oak is pleased and urges them to report any new findings as soon as possible. Ash asks about Kurt's expertise, and Professor Oak explains that Kurt is a famous craftsman who makes special Poké Balls using Apricorns. When Ash asks what an Apricorn is, Professor Oak tells him to look at the tree growing next to Kurt's house. Having spotted the tree in question, Misty alerts Ash to a White Apricorn tree growing in the backyard. Professor Oak explains that Poké Balls made out of Apricorns have unique qualities that set them apart from regular Poké Balls. His mind set, Ash runs off to find Kurt and get himself an Apricorn Poké Ball of his own, leaving the Professor still on the phone.

Ash calls out to Kurt, but Maizie tells him to be quiet as it is hard work making Poké Balls. Maizie, Ash, and his friends watch Kurt perform more work on an Apricorn Ball before placing it back into the kiln. Ash then repeats his request, but Misty tells him to not be so rude. Kurt, though, happily gives the trio a Fast Ball each as a thank you for their earlier assistance at the Slowpoke Well. Maizie adds that the Fast Balls are from White Apricorns and are used to catch Pokémon that run away. She also explains that there are seven different Apricorn types, each making a different Poké Ball. Ash is eager to get an Apricorn Ball of each color and Kurt agrees, provided Ash retrieves the Apricorns himself. Maizie offers to take Ash up into the mountains to locate the other varieties, and he happily agrees. Team Rocket also happens to overhear the conversation and sets their sights on stealing the Apricorns to make money selling them.

Maizie first shows Ash and his friends a Pink Apricorn tree, explaining that they are used to make Love Balls, which are helpful when catching Pokémon of a different gender. Brock asks if he could use the Love Ball to catch Officer Jenny or Nurse Joy, but Misty tugs on his ear and pulls him into line. Ash spots some Apricorns that are growing on a tree and runs for them, but Maizie tells him they are not ready to be picked yet. The next tree they find grows Yellow Apricorns, which are used to make Moon Balls, Poké Balls that work well on Pokémon that evolve with a Moon Stone. Ash tries to pick one, but once again, Maizie stops her. A mysterious group of Pokémon appear from the tree, and Ash's Pokédex confirms that they are Pineco. Brock declares that he is wanting to catch one, seeing it as a challenge for any aspiring Pokémon Breeder. He rushes over, but trips over a rock and headbutts the tree, which causes the Pineco to Self-Destruct. Next, the group finds some Green Apricorns, which can be turned into Friend Balls, but run away when attacked by some Beedrill. They manage to avoid their stingers after falling off a ledge.

The next tree the group finds is full of Red Apricorns, which are used to make Level Balls. However, when they approach the tree, they fall into a hole dug by Team Rocket. The evil trio stares down at the twerps and performs their motto. Meowth then lassos Pikachu with a rope and Jessie puts him into an electric-proof jar. They then announce that they will steal all the Apricorns with a vacuum. Ash has Bulbasaur pull them out of the hole with its vines. Just as Team Rocket tries to vacuum up the Apricorns, they fall into a hole dug by some Diglett. Pikachu is thrown into the air, but Ash manages to catch him and releases Pikachu from the jar.

After the distraction has been dealt with, Ash and his friends approach a tree full of Blue Apricorns, the raw material of Lure Balls, which are the perfect tools for catching Water-type Pokémon. Misty feels excited by this description, so she and Ash both pick one. Maizie directs everyone's attention to a nearby Black Apricorn tree, telling them that they're used to make Heavy Balls, which are useful catching Pokémon that weigh a lot. As Ash gets close, he stops after coming face to face with another horde of Pineco. Brock again prepares to catch himself a Pineco, but Team Rocket brings out a bicycle-powered fan in an attempt to blow all the Apricorns out of the tree. Instead, all the Pineco are blown out of the tree, while Brock tries to keep them from getting hurt. Ash has Pikachu use Thunderbolt on the machine, but the attack instead helps the fan to become more powerful.

Suddenly, one Pineco tries bouncing up the hill towards Team Rocket and it tackles the trio off their bicycle. Team Rocket are left red-faced and decide to teach the Pineco a lesson. Jessie sends out her Arbok to give chase. James, in turn, orders his Victreebel to attack, but it instead latches onto his head, as usual. Pineco craftily dodges Arbok and rushes towards Team Rocket again. At Maizie's suggestion, Brock throws the Fast Ball that Kurt gave to him earlier and catches the Pineco to get it out of harm's way. Victreebel and Arbok go on the attack again, but Pikachu evades them both. The Mouse Pokémon next uses Quick Attack and hits Team Rocket’s Pokemon with a Tackle, knocking them into Team Rocket. Pikachu follows up with a Thunderbolt, which causes Team Rocket’s fan to explode and send the trio blasting off again.

Maizie is glad the Apricorn is safe and thanks Ash for his efforts. Meanwhile, Brock calls out his newly-caught Pineco. He apologizes for catching it under strange circumstances, but declares that they will be the best of friends. Pineco appears happy before exploding in Brock's arms, leaving its new Trainer covered in soot. The blast also causes a Black Apricorn to land on Ash's head, and he happily picks it up. Later, Maizie and the others return to Kurt's home to hand the craftsman their Apricorns, two Blue ones and a Black one, to be turned into Poké Balls. Brock asks if Kurt has learned anything new about the GS Ball, but Kurt remains clueless about the mysterious item. Kurt adds that the GS Ball is sealed by a powerful lock and asks if he can inspect it a little while longer, to which Ash and the others agree. Kurt then informs Ash that the Azalea Gym would be open, so Ash eagerly sets off to earn his second Johto League Badge.

Major events

Ash and his friends' new Fast Balls
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?: Lugia (US and international), Pineco (Japan)

Trivia

  • This episode marks the final physical appearance of the GS Ball, which is left with Kurt. The storyline is dropped at this point, and besides a flashback in No Big Woop!, the GS Ball is never seen again due to a planned arc featuring Celebi being scrapped by the anime producers.
    • The Celebi arc was subsequently used as part of the fourth movie's plot, although the GS Ball itself wasn't referenced or even took part in the movie's events.
  • Like in the games, Kurt has a White Apricorn tree near his house.
  • This episode marks the anime debut of the Fast, Level, Lure, Heavy, Love, Friend, and Moon Balls.
    • This is also the only episode in the anime to date to feature Level or Friend Balls in any capacity, briefly appearing in Maizie's fantasy.
  • The episode's English dub title is based on the phrase "going ape".
    • The title can sometimes be seen written in the form "Goin' Apricorn!".
  • This episode was partially adapted into the book Secrets of the GS Ball.
  • Yet again, Misty doesn't seem to care about the Bug type Pineco. This is because, as revealed in a later episode, Misty wasn't even aware that Pineco was a Bug type.

Errors

  • When Ash is first shown holding his Fast Ball, the yellow part of the ball is missing the black lines through the middle that represent the hinges.
  • When Ash, his friends, and Maizie fall off the cliff while being pursued by Beedrill, Ash falls off last, but ends up on the bottom of all of them on the ground.
  • In the Polish dub, after Pikachu dodges Arbok and Victreebel, Ash tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt instead of Quick Attack.
  • Near the end of the battle with Team Rocket, Ash tells Pikachu to use Tackle, even though Pikachu cannot legitimately learn Tackle in the games.

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← EP142 : A Shadow of a Drought
Original series
EP144 : Gettin' The Bugs Out →
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