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'''Air Time!''' (Japanese: '''ラジオとうのたたかい！じくうをこえて！！''' ''Battle at the Radio Tower! Surpass Spacetime!!'') is the 160th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 17, 2000 and in the United States on September 8, 2001.
'''Air Time!''' (Japanese: '''ラジオとうのたたかい！じくうをこえて！！''' ''Battle at the Radio Tower! Surpass Spacetime!!'') is the 160th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 17, 2000, and in the United States on September 8, 2001.


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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Before leaving Goldenrod City, the flamboyant producer of Poké Talk Radio insists Ash appear on Sunny Morningstar's show to talk about winning the Plain badge. After the interview, the gang saves the day by participating in a live radio drama with the Dugtrio Trio (Team Rocket in disguise!) Be sure to watch the twists and turns of the live performance as our heroes battle Team Rocket on the airwaves!</i>
<i>Before leaving Goldenrod City, the flamboyant producer of Poké Talk Radio insists Ash appear on Sunny Morningstar's show to talk about winning the Plane badge. After the interview, the gang saves the day by participating in a live radio drama with the Dugtrio Trio (Team Rocket in disguise!) Be sure to watch the twists and turns of the live performance as our heroes battle Team Rocket on the airwaves!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are eating at a restaurant, when a man approaches them. He introduces himself as the producer of Poké Talk Radio, and asks for Ash to appear because he got the {{Badge|Plain}}.
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are having breakfast at the {{ci|Goldenrod}} [[Pokémon Center]] when a man approaches them. He introduces himself as the producer of Poké Talk Radio and asks Ash to appear because he earned the {{Badge|Plain}}.


The scene turns to {{TRT}} hungry as always when they notice a huge building thinking it is a department store. When they arrive the guards stop them telling them they need an appointment to enter as this building is actually the Radio Tower. Then he points them to the monitor where [[DJ Mary]] can be seen talking. Then, they decide to enter the building, posing as celebrities. The guard let them in and they start a "Radio Raid" in the room where the tapes are kept. The door opens, and a man enters and mistakes them for a ventriloquist act saying they must be on air for an interview. He asks them where is their {{wp|Ventriloquist's dummy|dummy}} and Jessie takes Meowth out and introduces him as the dummy. Then, the man proceeds to take them to the producer who sends them to the studio. There, they meet DJ Mary which introduces Team Rocket to the listeners as "The [[Dugtrio Trio]]". DJ Mary is amazed that their "dummy" looks and acts so alive making Meowth angered but quickly calmed down by his team-mates.
Meanwhile, {{TRT}} notices a huge building and mistakes it for a department store. When they arrive, the guards stop them entering, telling them they need an appointment to enter, as this building is actually the {{FB|Goldenrod|Radio Tower}}. Then, he points them to the monitor where [[DJ Mary]] can be seen talking. Team Rocket decides to enter the building, [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|posing as celebrities]]. The guard lets them in without any questions and directs them towards the elevator. The trio begins "Operation Radio Raid" and wreak havoc in a storage room, destroying several tape reels in the process. They are disappointed to find nothing of value, and soon they are dragged into the recording room by a man who mistakes them for a ventriloquist act about to be interviewed. When he asks them where their {{wp|Ventriloquist's dummy|dummy}} is, [[Jessie]] introduces {{MTR}} as the dummy. Then, the man proceeds to take them to DJ Mary, who introduces Team Rocket to the listeners as "The [[Dugtrio Trio]]". DJ Mary is amazed that their "dummy" looks and acts so alive, offending Meowth.


The interview continues while Ash talks to {{an|Professor Oak}}, who tells him that he and the whole town is proud of him for winning the Plain Badge. Ash is surprised how the whole town knew about this and Professor Oak explains that the producer called his mother and her mother told the whole town meaning they will all be listening to his interview, which makes him very nervous. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is enjoying a meal, thinking they were much better in showbiz than the real Dugtrio Trio. As they are eating, DJ Mary broadcasts saying Ash will be interviewed. Ash meets [[DJ Mary]], who interviews Ash. Ash gets very scared, and begins to talk with his words flipped. DJ Mary stops the microphone and calms down Ash by telling him to forget they are on air and imagine they are in a Pokémon battle. Then she turns the microphone back on.
Meanwhile, Ash talks to {{an|Professor Oak}}, who tells him that he and all of [[Pallet Town]] are proud of him for winning the Plain Badge. Ash is surprised that his whole town knows about the victory, and Professor Oak explains that the producer called his mother {{Delia}}, which she relayed to the other townspeople. He then reveals that all of Pallet Town will be listening to the interview, making Ash nervous.


She proceeds to ask him if he would have a battle with her to which he replies by saying he'll gladly have a battle with any Pokémon Trainer. Next, she asks him what is his number one goal. Ash replies by saying it is to become a Pokémon Master, but first he wants to win the Johto League. He then starts to tell the Pokémon which are in his party and that he'll be heading to {{ci|Ecruteak}} to challenge the [[Morty|Gym Leader]] there with this being the ending of the interview.
Team Rocket has already enjoyed the perks of their celebrity status and happily scoff down boxes of food. The trio is surprised when an announcement sounds that Ash and his {{AP|Pikachu}} are due to be interviewed. Ash's interview begins, and he initially gets very scared and mixes up his words. DJ Mary briefly stops the microphone and calms Ash down by telling him to forget they are on air and imagine they are in a [[Pokémon battle]]. She proceeds to ask him if he would have a battle with her, and he replies that he would gladly have a battle with any {{pkmn|Trainer}}. Next, she asks him what his goal is; Ash replies that he wants to become a [[Pokémon Master]], but he wants to win the [[Johto League]] first. He then starts to explain his team and adds that he will be heading to {{ci|Ecruteak}} to challenge the [[Morty|Gym Leader]] there. Then, the interview ends.


As they are leaving, {{an|Misty}} compliments Ash, and tells him he was good, when a man enters in the studio with a bunch of damaged tapes. They then meet "The Dugtrio Trio" (Team Rocket). Then the producer shows up telling that because of the damaged tapes they can't air the Radio Drama Show. Then he tells DJ Mary they should air it live with The Dugtrio Trio. When he turns back they are shown to be leaving but the producers stops them and brings them back. He convinces them to take part by telling them he will present them with a 5-star buffet. Then he turns to DJ Mary saying she, Ash and his friends must take part too. Brock and Misty immediately agree, but Ash isn't as happy as they are. Back in the studio Ash is scolded by Jessie for his reluctance towards the show. Before the airing, Jessie tells James and Meowth that they are going to steal the show and Pikachu. After the show starts airing, DJ Mary narrates the story by starting with a character named Prince Goldenrod who is just returning to his castle after a difficult Pokémon journey. Ash, who plays Prince Goldenrod, says he has longed for his return while the characters played by Misty and Brock agree with him.
As the group is leaving, a man enters the studio with several damaged tapes, which will prevent the airing of the Radio Drama Show. Then, the producer tells DJ Mary that they should air a live interview with "The Dugtrio Trio"". Team Rocket tries to leave, but the producer intervenes and convinces them to take part by telling them he will present them with a five-star buffet. Then, he turns to DJ Mary, saying that she, Ash, and his friends must take part too. {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} immediately agree, but Ash isn't too enthusiastic. Back in the studio, Ash is scolded by Jessie for his reluctance towards the show. Before the airing, Jessie tells [[James]] and Meowth that they are going to steal the show and Pikachu.


Then DJ Mary continues the story by telling that they arrived at Goldenrod City but they see only the castle while the rest is covered in sand. Then the prince runs in the castle calling his parents. Upon their sighting Misty and Brock began to suspect them. The prince's "parents" are played by Jessie and James who tell the prince he must have a Pokémon battle. Then Meowth jumps out and scratches Ash both in the story and the real life. Ash replies by saying that this wasn't part of the script. Jessie says she improvised a little.
When the radio drama starts airing, DJ Mary narrates a story in which a character, "Prince Goldenrod", is returning to his castle after a difficult [[Pokémon journey]]. Ash, who plays Prince Goldenrod, says he has longed for his return while Misty and Brock's characters agree with him. Then, DJ Mary narrates that the characters arrived at Goldenrod City, but they see only the castle while the rest of the city is covered in sand. Then, the prince runs in the castle calling for his parents, played by Jessie and James, who tell the prince that he must have a Pokémon battle. Just then, Meowth jumps out and scratches Ash both in the story and in real life. When Ash asks about this, Jessie says that she improvised a little. DJ Mary then says that Meowth scratched Prince Goldenrod's face in order to prove he wasn't an impostor. During the play, Jessie continuously changes the script, forcing DJ Mary to improvise. The drama continues to unfold as Prince Goldenrod's parents are revealed to be impostors from the future, called "Team Socket". The Prince escapes Team Socket's trap on his trusted {{p|Charizard}} and goes on to free his imprisoned parents. The Prince reunites with his friends, but Team Socket appears to have escaped through a time warp that leads to 3000 years in the future. The group enter the time warp and catch up to Team Socket, but soon the villains blast off on their by cyborg Meowth rocket. DJ Mary adds her own twist and reveals that Prince Goldenrod managed to cling onto the rocket. The Prince orders his {{p|Chikorita}} to use {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut off the rocket's navigation system. Though Jessie makes a final adjustment to the script and has Team Socket escape defeat through another time warp.  


Back to the story, DJ Mary says that Meowth scratched his face in order to prove he wasn't an impostor. Finally it is revealed that his parents were actually impostors from the future and they were called Team Socket.
Finally, Team Rocket reveals themselves, snatches {{AP|Pikachu}}, recites their {{motto}}, and takes off. DJ Mary narrates the events the whole time, incorporating them as a part of the story of Prince Goldenrod. She, Ash, his friends, and the TV crew give chase. They follow Team Rocket onto the roof, where the trio take off in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]]. Jessie then sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. {{AP|Chikorita}} dodges Arbok's {{m|Poison Sting}}, then uses Razor Leaf, hitting Arbok and cutting the rope. Pikachu is freed and uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which sends Team Rocket blasting off again. DJ Mary ends the play with the Magic Stone, which belonged to Goldenrod City, reappearing and changing the land back to its original state. Then, the producer congratulates them all on an exciting show.  


During the play, [[Jessie]] continuously changes the script. Finally, Team Rocket reveals themselves, snatches {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}}, recites their motto, and takes off. DJ Mary narrates the story the whole time, as Ash, his friends, DJ Mary, and the TV crew give chase. They follow Team Rocket up on the roof where they are seen taking of in their balloon. Jessie then sends her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. {{TP|Ash|Chikorita}} dodges Arbok's {{m|Poison Sting}}, then uses {{m|Razor Leaf}} hitting Arbok and cutting the rope. Pikachu is freed, and uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} which sends Team Rocket blasting off again. DJ Mary ends the play with the Magic Stone which belonged to Goldenrod City, reappearing and changing the land back to its original state. Then, the producer congratulates them all.
Soon Ash and his friends hit the road once again, this time towards Ecruteak City. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is hanging on a tree. The real "Dugtrio Trio" appears and asks them for directions to the Radio Tower. Team Rocket then falls down and starts complaining about their lost chance at fame.
 
The scene then turns to Team Rocket who is hanging on a tree. The real Dugtrio Trio makes their appearance asking for instructions on how to get to the Radio Tower. Team Rocket then falls down, and starts complaining of how they could have been such celebrities.


==Major events==
==Major events==
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* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[DJ Mary]].
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[DJ Mary]].
* The group heads out to [[Ecruteak City]].
* Ash and his friends head out to [[Ecruteak City]] for Ash's fourth [[Johto]] [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}.
{{animeevents}}
{{animeevents}}


===Debuts===
===Debuts===
<!-- Events such as new characters, or first screen appearance of Pokémon go here. -->
====Humans====
* [[DJ Mary]]
 
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
==Characters==
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* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[DJ Mary]]
* [[DJ Mary]]
* The [[Dugtrio Trio]] (a man and a woman)
* [[Dugtrio Trio]]
* Radio staff
* Radio staff


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP160.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP160.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pikachu}} ''(U.S. and international)'', {{p|Charizard}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pikachu}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Charizard}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}, at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}, at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{OP|Ash|Tauros}}, at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{OP|Ash|Tauros}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}}, at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}}, at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Charizard}} (in the story)
* {{p|Charizard}} (image)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Dragonite}}.
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Dragonite}}.
* In the games, Mary is just an assistant on Professor Oak's radio show. While she is shown to have this role in ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'', she is also seen here as a star in her own right. Mary also appears as Professor Oak's assistant on television in ''[[SS008|Oaknapped!]]''.
* In the games, [[DJ Mary]] is just an assistant on {{an|Professor Oak}}'s radio show. While she is shown to have this role in ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'', she is also seen here as a star in her own right. She also appears as Professor Oak's assistant on television in ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]''.
* While {{wp|Cartoon Network}} aired the show in syndication, this episode wasn't aired until June 2, 2007. This was part of the two-day Pokémon Master Marathon that was aired shortly before the launch of the [[Diamond & Pearl series]] in the US.
* While {{wp|Cartoon Network}} aired the show in syndication, this episode wasn't aired until June 2, 2007. This was part of the two-day ''Pokémon Master Marathon'' that was aired shortly before the launch of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' in the U.S.
* In the [[dub]] instrumental versions of ''[[All We Wanna Do]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Johto]]'' are used as background music in the form of music on the radio.
* During the play, {{an|Misty}}'s line "There is something rotten in Goldenrod" is a reference to {{wp|William Shakespeare}}'s play {{wp|Hamlet}}, where the character Marcellus said "There is something rotten in the state of Denmark".
* Misty's line in the play "There is something rotten in Goldenrod" seems to be a reference to Shakespeare's play Hamlet, where the character Marcellus said "There is something rotten in the state of Denmark".
* This episode is tied with ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'' for having the shortest English [[dub]] title so far, with eight characters (nine if the space between the two words is included).
* This episode is tied with ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'' for having the shortest dub title so far, with eight characters (nine if the space between the two words is included).
* In the English dub, [[Jessie]]'s improvisational invention of a "time warp" may be a reference to {{wp|The Rocky Horror Show}}, in which some characters dress eccentrically - rather like Jessie and [[James]]'s costumes - and perform a dance known as the {{wp|Time Warp (song)|Time Warp}}.
* [[Team Rocket's mechas]]: Cyborg Meowth (in radio show only)
* Jessie's improvisational invention of a "time warp" (in the dub) may be a reference to {{wp|The Rocky Horror Show}}, in which some characters dress eccentrically - rather like Jessie and James' costumes - and perform a dance known as the {{wp|Time Warp (song)|Time Warp}}.


===Errors===
===Errors===
* [[Ash's Kingler]] is shown as {{p|Krabby}} in this episode.
* In one scene, [[Ash's Kingler]] is shown as a {{p|Krabby}}.
* The [[Pokémon in Brazil|Brazilian dub]] inconsistently translates Goldenrod. In the dub, Goldenrod City is translated as "''Cidade de Pinhão Dourado''" (literally, "''Golden Pinenut City''"), while in the radio show Ash's character is referred as "''Valente Príncipe Goldenrod''" ("''Brave Prince Goldenrod''").
* The [[Pokémon.com]] blurb for this episode misspells [[Plain Badge]] as "Plane badge".
* The blurb for this episode spells Plain Badge as ''Plane badge'' instead.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian}} dub, [[Goldenrod City]] is inconsistently translated, first as "''Cidade de Pinhão Dourado''" (literally, "''Golden Pinenut City''"), while in the radio show, {{Ash}}'s character is referred as "''Valente Príncipe Goldenrod''" ("''Brave Prince Goldenrod''").
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub:
** Like in [[EP159|the previous episode]], the Plain Badge is simply referred to as a "Badge" at the beginning of the episode.
** The sandstorm in the story is mistakenly referred to as a snowstorm.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* In the original, the Dugtrio Trio was called the Dodrio Clan.
* Instrumental versions of [[All We Wanna Do]] and [[Pokémon Johto]] are used as background music in the form of music on the radio in the English dub. In the original Japanese version, [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]], [[Pokémon Ondo]], and [[OK!]] are used.
* In the original version, the [[Dugtrio Trio]] is called the {{p|Dodrio}} Clan.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|收訊塔的戰鬥，超越時空|Battle at the Radio Tower, Transcending Time and Space}}
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ラジオとうのたたかい！じくうをこえて！！
Battle at the Radio Tower! Surpass Space-Time!!
First broadcast
Japan August 17, 2000
United States September 8, 2001
English themes
Opening Born to Be a Winner
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening OK!
Ending タケシのパラダイス
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 米村正二 Shōji Yonemura
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

Air Time! (Japanese: ラジオとうのたたかい！じくうをこえて！！ Battle at the Radio Tower! Surpass Spacetime!!) is the 160th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 17, 2000, and in the United States on September 8, 2001.

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Blurb

Before leaving Goldenrod City, the flamboyant producer of Poké Talk Radio insists Ash appear on Sunny Morningstar's show to talk about winning the Plane badge. After the interview, the gang saves the day by participating in a live radio drama with the Dugtrio Trio (Team Rocket in disguise!) Be sure to watch the twists and turns of the live performance as our heroes battle Team Rocket on the airwaves!

Plot

Ash and his friends are having breakfast at the Goldenrod Pokémon Center when a man approaches them. He introduces himself as the producer of Poké Talk Radio and asks Ash to appear because he earned the Plain Badge.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket notices a huge building and mistakes it for a department store. When they arrive, the guards stop them entering, telling them they need an appointment to enter, as this building is actually the Radio Tower. Then, he points them to the monitor where DJ Mary can be seen talking. Team Rocket decides to enter the building, posing as celebrities. The guard lets them in without any questions and directs them towards the elevator. The trio begins "Operation Radio Raid" and wreak havoc in a storage room, destroying several tape reels in the process. They are disappointed to find nothing of value, and soon they are dragged into the recording room by a man who mistakes them for a ventriloquist act about to be interviewed. When he asks them where their dummy is, Jessie introduces Meowth as the dummy. Then, the man proceeds to take them to DJ Mary, who introduces Team Rocket to the listeners as "The Dugtrio Trio". DJ Mary is amazed that their "dummy" looks and acts so alive, offending Meowth.

Meanwhile, Ash talks to Professor Oak, who tells him that he and all of Pallet Town are proud of him for winning the Plain Badge. Ash is surprised that his whole town knows about the victory, and Professor Oak explains that the producer called his mother Delia, which she relayed to the other townspeople. He then reveals that all of Pallet Town will be listening to the interview, making Ash nervous.

Team Rocket has already enjoyed the perks of their celebrity status and happily scoff down boxes of food. The trio is surprised when an announcement sounds that Ash and his Pikachu are due to be interviewed. Ash's interview begins, and he initially gets very scared and mixes up his words. DJ Mary briefly stops the microphone and calms Ash down by telling him to forget they are on air and imagine they are in a Pokémon battle. She proceeds to ask him if he would have a battle with her, and he replies that he would gladly have a battle with any Trainer. Next, she asks him what his goal is; Ash replies that he wants to become a Pokémon Master, but he wants to win the Johto League first. He then starts to explain his team and adds that he will be heading to Ecruteak to challenge the Gym Leader there. Then, the interview ends.

As the group is leaving, a man enters the studio with several damaged tapes, which will prevent the airing of the Radio Drama Show. Then, the producer tells DJ Mary that they should air a live interview with "The Dugtrio Trio"". Team Rocket tries to leave, but the producer intervenes and convinces them to take part by telling them he will present them with a five-star buffet. Then, he turns to DJ Mary, saying that she, Ash, and his friends must take part too. Brock and Misty immediately agree, but Ash isn't too enthusiastic. Back in the studio, Ash is scolded by Jessie for his reluctance towards the show. Before the airing, Jessie tells James and Meowth that they are going to steal the show and Pikachu.

When the radio drama starts airing, DJ Mary narrates a story in which a character, "Prince Goldenrod", is returning to his castle after a difficult Pokémon journey. Ash, who plays Prince Goldenrod, says he has longed for his return while Misty and Brock's characters agree with him. Then, DJ Mary narrates that the characters arrived at Goldenrod City, but they see only the castle while the rest of the city is covered in sand. Then, the prince runs in the castle calling for his parents, played by Jessie and James, who tell the prince that he must have a Pokémon battle. Just then, Meowth jumps out and scratches Ash both in the story and in real life. When Ash asks about this, Jessie says that she improvised a little. DJ Mary then says that Meowth scratched Prince Goldenrod's face in order to prove he wasn't an impostor. During the play, Jessie continuously changes the script, forcing DJ Mary to improvise. The drama continues to unfold as Prince Goldenrod's parents are revealed to be impostors from the future, called "Team Socket". The Prince escapes Team Socket's trap on his trusted Charizard and goes on to free his imprisoned parents. The Prince reunites with his friends, but Team Socket appears to have escaped through a time warp that leads to 3000 years in the future. The group enter the time warp and catch up to Team Socket, but soon the villains blast off on their by cyborg Meowth rocket. DJ Mary adds her own twist and reveals that Prince Goldenrod managed to cling onto the rocket. The Prince orders his Chikorita to use Razor Leaf to cut off the rocket's navigation system. Though Jessie makes a final adjustment to the script and has Team Socket escape defeat through another time warp.

Finally, Team Rocket reveals themselves, snatches Pikachu, recites their motto, and takes off. DJ Mary narrates the events the whole time, incorporating them as a part of the story of Prince Goldenrod. She, Ash, his friends, and the TV crew give chase. They follow Team Rocket onto the roof, where the trio take off in their Meowth balloon. Jessie then sends out her Arbok. Chikorita dodges Arbok's Poison Sting, then uses Razor Leaf, hitting Arbok and cutting the rope. Pikachu is freed and uses Thunderbolt, which sends Team Rocket blasting off again. DJ Mary ends the play with the Magic Stone, which belonged to Goldenrod City, reappearing and changing the land back to its original state. Then, the producer congratulates them all on an exciting show.

Soon Ash and his friends hit the road once again, this time towards Ecruteak City. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is hanging on a tree. The real "Dugtrio Trio" appears and asks them for directions to the Radio Tower. Team Rocket then falls down and starts complaining about their lost chance at fame.

Major events

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

Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Dare da?

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Pikachu (US and international), Charizard (Japan)

Trivia

Errors

  • In one scene, Ash's Kingler is shown as a Krabby.
  • The Pokémon.com blurb for this episode misspells Plain Badge as "Plane badge".
  • In the Brazilian dub, Goldenrod City is inconsistently translated, first as "Cidade de Pinhão Dourado" (literally, "Golden Pinenut City"), while in the radio show, Ash's character is referred as "Valente Príncipe Goldenrod" ("Brave Prince Goldenrod").
  • In the Polish dub:
    • Like in the previous episode, the Plain Badge is simply referred to as a "Badge" at the beginning of the episode.
    • The sandstorm in the story is mistakenly referred to as a snowstorm.

Dub edits

In other languages



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