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broadcast_us=May 5, 2001 |
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==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
The episode begins with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} sitting by a calm river in [[Johto]], fishing in the hopes of finding some Pokémon. Ash, however, is bored at this, and thus gets into an argument with Misty. Suddenly, Misty gets something on her line, and begins to reel it in. It fights hard, but she finally whips... a tea kettle from the water. Angered at this, Misty decides to use her secret weapon: her {{TP|Misty|special lure}}. Misty tells of the reason she trains {{t|Water}} types, that she grew up around them and so wants to train as many as she can. Suddenly a {{p|Totodile}} reveals itself to them, dancing on a rock in the stream. Ash scans it with his [[Pokédex]].
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<i>Ash and Misty's friendly rivalry is tested when they both try to capture a Totodile at the same time. Unable to determine whose Pokéball had captured the wild Pokémon, the two must battle it out to determine the Totodile's new master.</i>


After learning about the species, Misty declares that she intends to catch it, while Ash does the same. Before Ash can throw his Poké Ball, however, Misty tosses her lure at Totodile, who chomps down on it. Ash complains that it's not fair, and Totodile spits the lure out. Ash uses this as an opportunity to have {{AP|Pikachu}} attack it, using {{m|ThunderShock}}. Now stunned, Ash throws a [[Poké Ball]]. Misty and Ash begin to argue again, but the Poké Ball does not hold, and Totodile pops out of it on their side of the riverbank. Ash complains and tells Pikachu to use ThunderShock again, but Misty interrupts, throwing her own Poké Ball. This time, Totodile dodges it completely and uses {{m|Water Gun}} to blast the Poké Ball and the three Trainers into the grass. The three climb out, and Totodile is gone. Ash and Misty decide to both go looking for it. Misty tells Brock to watch {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, but Brock insists that he should come along since they'll need a referee.
==Plot==
The episode begins with {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} sitting by a calm river in [[Johto]], fishing in the hopes of finding some Pokémon. Ash, however, is bored at this, and thus gets into an argument with Misty. Suddenly, Misty gets something on her line, and begins to reel it in. It fights hard, but she finally whips... a tea kettle from the water. Angered at this, Misty decides to use her secret weapon: her {{TP|Misty|special lure}}. Misty tells of the reason she trains {{type|Water}}s, that she grew up around them and so wants to train as many as she can. Suddenly a {{p|Totodile}} reveals itself to them, dancing on a rock in the stream. Ash scans it with his [[Pokédex]].
 
After learning about the species, Misty declares that she intends to catch it, while Ash does the same. Before Ash can throw his {{ball|Poké}}, however, Misty tosses her lure at Totodile, who chomps down on it. Ash complains that it's not fair, and Totodile spits the lure out. Ash uses this as an opportunity to have {{AP|Pikachu}} attack it, using {{m|Thunder Shock}}. Now stunned, Ash throws a Poké Ball. Misty and Ash begin to argue again, but the Poké Ball does not hold, and Totodile pops out of it on their side of the riverbank. Ash complains and tells Pikachu to use Thunder Shock again, but Misty interrupts, throwing her own Poké Ball. This time, Totodile dodges it completely and uses {{m|Water Gun}} to blast the Poké Ball and the three Trainers into the grass. The three climb out, and Totodile is gone. Ash and Misty decide to both go looking for it. Misty tells Brock to watch {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}, but Brock insists that he should come along since they'll need a referee.


Meanwhile, Totodile is hungry, and notices [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} having a snack of [[rice ball]]s. Meowth, however, complains that {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}} will still be mad at them about their constant failures, and the other two attempt to cheer him up. Jessie offers a rice ball, but Totodile chomps on her hand. Meowth and James express that Giovanni would enjoy it, and Jessie manages to get Totodile off her arm. Totodile then goes on to eat the rest of {{TRT}}'s rice balls, and when they attempt to stop it, blasts them off with Water Gun.
Meanwhile, Totodile is hungry, and notices [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} having a snack of [[rice ball]]s. Meowth, however, complains that {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}} will still be mad at them about their constant failures, and the other two attempt to cheer him up. Jessie offers a rice ball, but Totodile chomps on her hand. Meowth and James express that Giovanni would enjoy it, and Jessie manages to get Totodile off her arm. Totodile then goes on to eat the rest of {{TRT}}'s rice balls, and when they attempt to stop it, blasts them off with Water Gun.


Ash and Misty then finally locate Totodile, and both prepare to catch it, Misty deciding to use a {{ball|Lure}} because of its better chance of capturing Water types, and Ash agreeing that it'd be a good idea to use his as well. The two throw the balls at the same time, and Totodile jumps into them, being hit by both at the same time. It and the two balls fall behind a bush and it is captured, unseen by anyone, this time successfully. Due to the fact that both of them used a Lure Ball, no one can tell who threw it.
Ash and Misty then finally locate Totodile, and both prepare to catch it, Misty deciding to use her {{ball|Lure}} because of its better chance of catching Water-types, and Ash agreeing that it'd be a good idea to use his as well. The two throw the balls at the same time, and Totodile jumps into them, being hit by both at the same time. It and the two balls fall behind a bush and it is caught, unseen by anyone, this time successfully. Due to the fact that both of them used a Lure Ball, no one can tell who threw it.


Ash and Misty begin arguing again, and Brock stops them, saying there's only one way to decide whose Totodile it is: a [[Pokémon battle]]. The match is decided as being three vs three, and deciding he'll prove that he would have won their [[EP007|last battle]] had {{TRT}} not interfered, decides to use Pikachu against Misty's Water-type team. Misty has another secret weapon up her sleeve, however: her only non-Water-type Pokémon: {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}!
Ash and Misty begin arguing again, and Brock stops them, saying there's only one way to decide whose Totodile it is: a [[Pokémon battle]]. The match is decided as being three vs three, and deciding he'll prove that he would have won their [[EP007|last battle]] had {{TRT}} not interfered, decides to use Pikachu against Misty's Water-type team. Pikachu is ready to battle, however Misty has a secret weapon up her sleeve: her only non-Water-type Pokémon: Togepi!


Pikachu is reluctant to battle its friend, however, and after a {{m|Charm}} attack from Togepi, runs from battle. Brock rules this to be a win for Misty, giving her an early upper hand. Ash decided to use a {{type|Grass}} next, as they ''also'' have an advantage, and sends out his {{AP|Chikorita}}. Misty chooses her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}. Ash opens the fight with a {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Staryu avoids it and uses {{m|Swift}}. Chikorita responds with a {{m|Tackle}}. Misty commands a Water Gun, and nearly defeats Chikorita, but it digs in its heels. Ash tells Chikorita to use {{m|Vine Whip}}, but it misses as Staryu jumps again to use Tackle. With a quick move, however, Chikorita evades the Tackle and grabs and defeats Staryu with Vine Whip. The match is now at one apiece, and it comes down to the last battle, both determined to win.
Pikachu is suddenly very worried as he doesn't wish to battle his friend. Ash asks Pikachu to use Thunder Shock, but Pikachu refuses to do so. Misty tells Togepi to give Pikachu a big hug, and it does so, making Pikachu even more worried. She then tells Togepi to use {{m|Charm}}, making it look even more adorable to the point where it is too much for the Mouse Pokémon and he runs from battle. Brock rules this to be a win for Misty, giving her an early upper hand. Ash decided to use a {{type|Grass}} next, as they ''also'' have an advantage, and sends out his {{AP|Chikorita|Bayleef}}. Misty chooses her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}. Ash opens the fight with a {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Staryu avoids it and uses {{m|Swift}}. Chikorita responds with a {{m|Tackle}}. Misty commands a Water Gun, and nearly defeats Chikorita, but it digs in its heels. Ash tells Chikorita to use {{m|Vine Whip}}, but it misses as Staryu jumps again to use Tackle. With a quick move, however, Chikorita evades the Tackle and grabs and defeats Staryu with Vine Whip. The match is now at one apiece, and it comes down to the last battle, both determined to win.


Ash sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, while Misty sends out {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}}. The battle begins, and we cut to Team Rocket, who are now drifting downstream. After a brief conversation about Totodile and the boss, and ending up in front of the battle between Ash and Misty, they plan to wait until the end of the battle to take the tired Pokémon away.
Ash sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, while Misty sends out {{TP|Misty|Poliwag|Politoed}}. The battle begins, and we cut to Team Rocket, who are now drifting downstream. After a brief conversation about Totodile and the boss, and ending up in front of the battle between Ash and Misty, they plan to wait until the end of the battle to take the tired Pokémon away.


Bulbasaur uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, which Poliwag counters with Water Gun. Bulbasaur avoids it and uses another Razor Leaf, knocking Poliwag down and seemingly defeating it... however, Poliwag begins to glow, and starts to evolve, becoming {{p|Poliwhirl}}. Ash scans it in his Pokédex, and then commands a Tackle from Bulbasaur. Poliwhirl uses {{m|Body Slam}}, and hurts Bulbasaur badly. Using Razor Leaf to get away, Ash asks if it can continue, which it can. He commands a {{m|SolarBeam}}, which Bulbasaur begins to charge. Poliwhirl uses {{m|Bubble}} while the SolarBeam charges, battering Bulbasaur. Eventually it's fully charged, and Bulbasaur blasts Poliwhirl, making it unable to battle. Brock declares Ash the winner, and hands him Totodile's Poké Ball.
Bulbasaur uses Razor Leaf, which Poliwag counters with Water Gun. Bulbasaur avoids it and uses another Razor Leaf, knocking Poliwag down and seemingly defeating it... however, Poliwag begins to glow, and starts to evolve, becoming {{p|Poliwhirl}}. Ash scans it in his Pokédex, and then commands a Tackle from Bulbasaur. Poliwhirl uses {{m|Body Slam}}, and hurts Bulbasaur badly. Using Razor Leaf to get away, Ash asks if it can continue, which it can. He commands a {{m|Solar Beam}}, which Bulbasaur begins to charge. Poliwhirl uses {{m|Bubble}} while the Solar Beam charges, battering Bulbasaur. Eventually it's fully charged, and Bulbasaur blasts Poliwhirl, making it unable to battle. Brock declares Ash the winner, and hands him {{AP|Totodile}}'s Poké Ball.


Before he can celebrate, the Pokémon Battler's Ladies Auxiliary shows up to congratulate them. A {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s appearance, however, gives them away as no one other than Team Rocket, who soon reveal themselves after their {{motto}}. Meowth declares their intentions, but Ash reveals that he has {{AP|Totodile}}, which bites Jessie's hair. She sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} in anger, and tells James to send out {{TP|James|Weezing}}. Arbok goes after Totodile, but Totodile uses {{m|Bite}} and whips Arbok around to knock both it and Meowth out. Weezing uses {{m|Sludge}}, but Totodile avoids the move and uses {{m|Scratch}}, which sends it back into the rest of Team Rocket. Using Water Gun, Totodile sends Team Rocket blasting off again.
Before he can celebrate, the Pokémon Battler's Ladies Auxiliary shows up to congratulate them. A {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s appearance, however, gives them away as no one other than Team Rocket, who soon reveal themselves after their {{motto}}. Meowth declares their intentions, but Ash reveals that he has {{AP|Totodile}}, which bites Jessie's hair. She sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} in anger, and tells James to send out {{TP|James|Weezing}}. Arbok goes after Totodile, but Totodile uses {{m|Bite}} and whips Arbok around to knock both it and Meowth out. Weezing uses {{m|Sludge}}, but Totodile avoids the move and uses {{m|Scratch}}, which sends it back into the rest of Team Rocket. Using Water Gun, Totodile sends Team Rocket blasting off again.


Happy with winning, Totodile begins dancing with Pikachu, and Misty admits that she's not jealous that Ash beat her, but mostly because she has her {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} which listens to her rather than doing whatever it wants. The group then continues its journey towards [[Goldenrod City]].
Happy with winning, Totodile begins dancing with Pikachu, and Misty admits that she's not jealous that Ash beat her, but mostly because she has her Poliwhirl which listens to her rather than doing whatever it wants. The group then continues its journey towards [[Goldenrod City]].


==Major events==
==Major events==
* Both {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} throw their {{ball|Lure}}s simultaneously, but only one captures a wild {{p|Totodile}}. {{an|Brock}} referees a match to determine who will get the Pokémon.
* Both {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} throw their {{ball|Lure}}s simultaneously at a wild {{p|Totodile}}, but only one catches it. {{an|Brock}} referees a {{pkmn|battle|match}} to determine who will get the Pokémon.
* Ash is declared the winner and receives {{AP|Totodile}}.
* Misty uses her {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} in a battle for the first time.
* Misty uses her {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} in a battle for the first time.
* Misty's Togepi is revealed to know {{m|Charm}}.
* Misty's Togepi is revealed to know {{m|Charm}}.
* Misty's {{p|Poliwag}} evolves into {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} and learns {{m|Body Slam}}.
* Misty's {{p|Poliwag}} evolves into {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl|Politoed}} and learns {{m|Body Slam}}.
* Ash wins the match and receives {{AP|Totodile}}.
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====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Ash's Totodile]]
* [[Ash's Totodile]]
* [[Misty's Poliwhirl]]
* [[Misty's Politoed|Misty's Poliwhirl]]


==Characters==
==Characters==
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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|Psyduck}}   (fantasy)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Goldeen}}   (fantasy)
* {{p|Goldeen}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Seel}}     (fantasy)
* {{p|Seel}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Shellder}}   (fantasy)
* {{p|Shellder}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Magikarp}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Magikarp}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Tentacool}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Tentacool}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Azurill}}   (fantasy)
* {{p|Marill}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Horsea}}   (fantasy)
* {{p|Horsea}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Seaking}}   (fantasy)
* {{p|Seaking}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Dewgong}}   (fantasy)
* {{p|Dewgong}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Poliwag}} ( fantasy)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (fantasy)
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This is the first time that Misty uses Togepi in a battle.
* When {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} are about the throw their {{ball|Lure}}s to catch {{AP|Totodile}}, they both [[Breaking the fourth wall|break the fourth wall]] by pushing the split screen that's between them when telling each other to back off.
* Pikachu's refusal to fight Togepi in this episode marks the second time that it has [[EP007|refused to battle Misty]] for one reason or another.
* {{AP|Pikachu}}'s refusal to fight {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} in this episode marks the second time that it has [[EP007|refused to battle Misty]] for one reason or another.
* This is one of few episodes where a main character captures a Pokémon ''and'' a main character's Pokémon evolves.
* This is one of few episodes where a main character catches a Pokémon ''and'' a main character's Pokémon evolves (first time was in ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', where Ash caught {{AP|Caterpie|Butterfree}} and {{AP|Pidgeotto|Pidgeot}}, and Caterpie evolved into Metapod).
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 16: Totodile'' copy of [[Pokémon All-Stars]].
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 16: Totodile'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* This episode is featured on ''Pokémon All-Stars: Totodile'' from {{wp|Magna Pacific}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 4}} series.
* The book ''[[Teaming Up With Totodile]]'' is based on this episode.
* The book ''[[Teaming Up With Totodile]]'' is based on this episode.
* If one freeze-frames the scene where the Lure Balls go towards Totodile, Ash's Lure Ball is actually the one to hit it.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* When Ash commands his Chikorita to use Razor Leaf on Misty's Staryu, she commands it to "use its Jump" as if it was an attack.
* When Ash commands his {{AP|Chikorita|Bayleef}} to use {{m|Razor Leaf}} on [[Misty's Staryu]], she commands it to "use its Jump" as if it was an attack.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* Misty goes on about her ambitions to learn everything about Water Pokémon for much longer in the dub. In the original, the scene with {{t|Water}} Pokémon scrolling past shows Misty praying to "The God of Water Pokémon" to help her achieve her goal.
* Misty goes on about her ambitions to learn everything about Water Pokémon for much longer in the dub. In the original, the scene with Water Pokémon scrolling past shows Misty praying to "The God of Water Pokémon" to help her achieve her goal.
* Rather than make up a food item, Jessie refers to the [[rice ball]]s as a "delicious but non-nutritious snack treat".
* Rather than make up a food item, [[Jessie]] refers to the [[rice ball]]s as a "delicious but non-nutritious snack treat".
* In Castilian Spanish dub, later when Totodile dodges {{TP|James|Weezing}}'s {{m|Sludge}}, [[James]] establishes Totodile dances like Michael Jackson.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|fr_eu={{tt|Duel pour un Pokémon|Duel for a Pokémon}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Duel pour un Pokémon|Duel for a Pokémon}}
|he=הקרב על הטוטודייל{{tt|hakrav al Totodile|The Battle for the Totodile}}
|he=הקרב על הטוטודייל{{tt|hakrav al Totodile|The Battle for the Totodile}}
|it={{tt|Duello fra amici|Duel between friends}}
|hu={{tt|Totodile párbaj|The Totodile duel}}
|it={{tt|Duello fra amici|Duel between friends}}{{tt|*|Original 2000 dub}} <br> {{tt|La battaglia per il Totodile|The battle for Totodile}}{{tt|*|2014 K2 TV dub}}
|pt_br={{tt|Duelando pelo Totodile|Dueling by the Totodile}}
|pt_br={{tt|Duelando pelo Totodile|Dueling by the Totodile}}
|pt_eu={{tt|O Duelo dos Totodiles|The Duel of the Totodile}}
|pt_eu={{tt|O Duelo dos Totodiles|The Duel of the Totodile}}
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|pl={{tt|Pojedynek o Totodile'a!|The duel for the Totodile!}}
|pl={{tt|Pojedynek o Totodile'a!|The duel for the Totodile!}}
|ro={{tt|Duelul Totodile|The Totodile Duel}}
|ro={{tt|Duelul Totodile|The Totodile Duel}}
|hi=कौन जीतेगा Totodile? {{tt|''Kaun jeetega Totodile?''|Who will win Totodile?}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}
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Revision as of 08:33, 19 July 2016

EP150 : Hour of the Houndour
Original series
EP152 : Hot Matches!
The Totodile Duel
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ワニノコはだれのもの!?サトシVSカスミ!
Who Gets to Keep Waninoko!? Satoshi VS Kasumi!
First broadcast
Japan June 8, 2000
United States May 5, 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 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
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

Screenshots on Filb.de

The Totodile Duel (Japanese: ワニノコはだれのもの!?サトシVSカスミ! Who Gets to Keep Waninoko!? Satoshi VS Kasumi!) is the 151st episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 8, 2000 and in the United States on May 5, 2001.

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Blurb

Ash and Misty's friendly rivalry is tested when they both try to capture a Totodile at the same time. Unable to determine whose Pokéball had captured the wild Pokémon, the two must battle it out to determine the Totodile's new master.

Plot

The episode begins with Ash, Misty, and Brock sitting by a calm river in Johto, fishing in the hopes of finding some Pokémon. Ash, however, is bored at this, and thus gets into an argument with Misty. Suddenly, Misty gets something on her line, and begins to reel it in. It fights hard, but she finally whips... a tea kettle from the water. Angered at this, Misty decides to use her secret weapon: her special lure. Misty tells of the reason she trains Water-types, that she grew up around them and so wants to train as many as she can. Suddenly a Totodile reveals itself to them, dancing on a rock in the stream. Ash scans it with his Pokédex.

After learning about the species, Misty declares that she intends to catch it, while Ash does the same. Before Ash can throw his Poké Ball, however, Misty tosses her lure at Totodile, who chomps down on it. Ash complains that it's not fair, and Totodile spits the lure out. Ash uses this as an opportunity to have Pikachu attack it, using Thunder Shock. Now stunned, Ash throws a Poké Ball. Misty and Ash begin to argue again, but the Poké Ball does not hold, and Totodile pops out of it on their side of the riverbank. Ash complains and tells Pikachu to use Thunder Shock again, but Misty interrupts, throwing her own Poké Ball. This time, Totodile dodges it completely and uses Water Gun to blast the Poké Ball and the three Trainers into the grass. The three climb out, and Totodile is gone. Ash and Misty decide to both go looking for it. Misty tells Brock to watch Togepi, but Brock insists that he should come along since they'll need a referee.

Meanwhile, Totodile is hungry, and notices Jessie, James, and Meowth having a snack of rice balls. Meowth, however, complains that the Boss will still be mad at them about their constant failures, and the other two attempt to cheer him up. Jessie offers a rice ball, but Totodile chomps on her hand. Meowth and James express that Giovanni would enjoy it, and Jessie manages to get Totodile off her arm. Totodile then goes on to eat the rest of Team Rocket's rice balls, and when they attempt to stop it, blasts them off with Water Gun.

Ash and Misty then finally locate Totodile, and both prepare to catch it, Misty deciding to use her Lure Ball because of its better chance of catching Water-types, and Ash agreeing that it'd be a good idea to use his as well. The two throw the balls at the same time, and Totodile jumps into them, being hit by both at the same time. It and the two balls fall behind a bush and it is caught, unseen by anyone, this time successfully. Due to the fact that both of them used a Lure Ball, no one can tell who threw it.

Ash and Misty begin arguing again, and Brock stops them, saying there's only one way to decide whose Totodile it is: a Pokémon battle. The match is decided as being three vs three, and deciding he'll prove that he would have won their last battle had Team Rocket not interfered, decides to use Pikachu against Misty's Water-type team. Pikachu is ready to battle, however Misty has a secret weapon up her sleeve: her only non-Water-type Pokémon: Togepi!

Pikachu is suddenly very worried as he doesn't wish to battle his friend. Ash asks Pikachu to use Thunder Shock, but Pikachu refuses to do so. Misty tells Togepi to give Pikachu a big hug, and it does so, making Pikachu even more worried. She then tells Togepi to use Charm, making it look even more adorable to the point where it is too much for the Mouse Pokémon and he runs from battle. Brock rules this to be a win for Misty, giving her an early upper hand. Ash decided to use a Grass-type next, as they also have an advantage, and sends out his Chikorita. Misty chooses her Staryu. Ash opens the fight with a Razor Leaf, but Staryu avoids it and uses Swift. Chikorita responds with a Tackle. Misty commands a Water Gun, and nearly defeats Chikorita, but it digs in its heels. Ash tells Chikorita to use Vine Whip, but it misses as Staryu jumps again to use Tackle. With a quick move, however, Chikorita evades the Tackle and grabs and defeats Staryu with Vine Whip. The match is now at one apiece, and it comes down to the last battle, both determined to win.

Ash sends out Bulbasaur, while Misty sends out Poliwag. The battle begins, and we cut to Team Rocket, who are now drifting downstream. After a brief conversation about Totodile and the boss, and ending up in front of the battle between Ash and Misty, they plan to wait until the end of the battle to take the tired Pokémon away.

Bulbasaur uses Razor Leaf, which Poliwag counters with Water Gun. Bulbasaur avoids it and uses another Razor Leaf, knocking Poliwag down and seemingly defeating it... however, Poliwag begins to glow, and starts to evolve, becoming Poliwhirl. Ash scans it in his Pokédex, and then commands a Tackle from Bulbasaur. Poliwhirl uses Body Slam, and hurts Bulbasaur badly. Using Razor Leaf to get away, Ash asks if it can continue, which it can. He commands a Solar Beam, which Bulbasaur begins to charge. Poliwhirl uses Bubble while the Solar Beam charges, battering Bulbasaur. Eventually it's fully charged, and Bulbasaur blasts Poliwhirl, making it unable to battle. Brock declares Ash the winner, and hands him Totodile's Poké Ball.

Before he can celebrate, the Pokémon Battler's Ladies Auxiliary shows up to congratulate them. A Wobbuffet's appearance, however, gives them away as no one other than Team Rocket, who soon reveal themselves after their motto. Meowth declares their intentions, but Ash reveals that he has Totodile, which bites Jessie's hair. She sends out Arbok in anger, and tells James to send out Weezing. Arbok goes after Totodile, but Totodile uses Bite and whips Arbok around to knock both it and Meowth out. Weezing uses Sludge, but Totodile avoids the move and uses Scratch, which sends it back into the rest of Team Rocket. Using Water Gun, Totodile sends Team Rocket blasting off again.

Happy with winning, Totodile begins dancing with Pikachu, and Misty admits that she's not jealous that Ash beat her, but mostly because she has her Poliwhirl which listens to her rather than doing whatever it wants. The group then continues its journey towards Goldenrod City.

Major events

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?: Pichu (U.S. and international), Totodile (Japan)


Trivia

Errors

Dub edits

  • Misty goes on about her ambitions to learn everything about Water Pokémon for much longer in the dub. In the original, the scene with Water Pokémon scrolling past shows Misty praying to "The God of Water Pokémon" to help her achieve her goal.
  • Rather than make up a food item, Jessie refers to the rice balls as a "delicious but non-nutritious snack treat".
  • In Castilian Spanish dub, later when Totodile dodges Weezing's Sludge, James establishes Totodile dances like Michael Jackson.

In other languages



EP150 : Hour of the Houndour
Original series
EP152 : Hot Matches!
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