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'''Around the Whirlpool''' (Japanese: '''うずまきれっとう!あらたなるちょうせん!!''' ''A Chain of Whirlpool Islands! A Renewed Challenge!!'') is the 210th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 9, 2001 and in the United States on September 14, 2002.  
'''Around the Whirlpool''' (Japanese: '''うずまきれっとう!あらたなるちょうせん!!''' ''A Chain of Whirlpool Islands! A Renewed Challenge!!'') is the 210th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 9, 2001 and in the United States on September 14, 2002.  
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{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}


==Synopsis==
==Blurb==
<!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/05_01-around-the-whirlpool/-->
<i>In a scuffle with Team Rocket, Ash and friends are thrown from the ship bearing them to the Whirl Islands. As powerful whirlpools draw them toward impending doom, a mysterious form under the sea shifts the powerful undertow, drawing them to safety. Shortly thereafter, a Corsola comes skipping over the sea's surface and guides the children back to a ship wherein awaits their old friend, Professor Elm. They ride the ship to a bustling harbor in the first of the Whirl Islands. There they learn of an upcoming competition in which Water Pokémon trainers will vie for the title of Whirl Island champion.</i>
 
==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are going to the [[Whirl Islands]]. Ash boasts about getting his new {{Badge|Storm|Badge}}, but {{an|Misty}} is dreaming about all the {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the ocean and how she wants to be a "Water [[Pokémon Master]]".
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are going to the [[Whirl Islands]]. Ash boasts about getting his new {{Badge|Storm|Badge}}, but {{an|Misty}} is dreaming about all the {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the ocean and how she wants to be a "Water [[Pokémon Master]]".


The ferry comes across a whirlpool. The gang becomes scared as they see a lot of whirlpools. However, two attendants on the ferry offer them drinks and assure them that it's all right, as they pass through the sea of whirlpools harmlessly (though they look oddly familiar). The gang looks over the rail to see the ship really passing by without trouble. Meanwhile, the attendants are talking to each other and {{MTR}} appears, thus giving away the fact that the "attendants" are {{TRT}}. [[James]] gets a net out and then he tries to snag {{AP|Pikachu}}. However, a bump makes Ash lean over towards Pikachu's place and Ash ends up getting caught. Realization dawns on Ash and the gang that Team Rocket are up to no good, as usual. In a funny twist, Meowth imitates {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} at the end of their {{motto}}. [[Jessie]] and James release their usual picks ({{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}}) and use their usual attacks ({{m|Poison Sting}} and {{m|Smog}}, respectively). Ash tries to end it quickly with Pikachu using {{m|Thunderbolt}}. However, Jessie has Wobbuffet use {{m|Mirror Coat}} to deflect the attack, thereby causing a massive surge that sends everyone (Ash and {{ashfr}} and Team Rocket) overboard.
The ferry comes across a whirlpool. The gang becomes scared as they see a lot of whirlpools. However, two attendants on the ferry offer them drinks and assure them that it's all right, as they pass through the sea of whirlpools harmlessly (though they look oddly familiar). The gang looks over the rail to see the ship really passing by without trouble. Meanwhile, the attendants are talking to each other and {{MTR}} appears, thus giving away the fact that the "attendants" are {{TRT}}. [[James]] gets a net out and then he tries to snag {{AP|Pikachu}}. However, a bump makes Ash lean over towards Pikachu's place and Ash ends up getting caught. Realization dawns on Ash and the gang that Team Rocket are up to no good, as usual. In a funny twist, Meowth imitates {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} at the end of their {{motto}}. [[Jessie]] and James release their usual picks ({{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}}) and use their usual attacks ({{m|Poison Sting}} and {{m|Smog}}, respectively). Ash tries to end it quickly with Pikachu using {{m|Thunderbolt}}. However, Jessie has Wobbuffet use {{m|Counter}} to deflect the attack, thereby causing a massive surge that sends everyone (Ash and {{ashfr}} and Team Rocket) overboard.


Ash and the gang break the surface, but then are horrified to realize that they're being separated from each other by the whirlpools! Misty doesn't panic as she pulls out {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}} and {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}; Ash gets out {{AP|Totodile}}. They start to make progress getting away from the whirlpool but soon they get dragged in as easily! Just when they are about to get sucked in... something happens. They stopped being dragged in! While floating in the water, they notice a mysterious looking shadow and hear a strange call (This in fact being Lugia). A Pokémon comes after them shortly: a {{p|Corsola}}! The Corsola races towards them then circles around them. Misty wonders what's going on. Soon they are picked up by some tentacles, or possibly a {{p|Tentacruel}}, and soon taken towards a boat. Misty seems to be enjoying herself, but the others seem quite afraid. The Corsola jumps up to [[Professor Elm]], who just happens to be on board.
Ash and the gang break the surface, but then are horrified to realize that they're being separated from each other by the whirlpools! Misty doesn't panic as she pulls out {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}} and {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}; Ash gets out {{AP|Totodile}}. They start to make progress getting away from the whirlpool but soon they get dragged in as easily! Just when they are about to get sucked in... something happens. They stopped being dragged in! While floating in the water, they notice a mysterious looking shadow and hear a strange call (This in fact being Lugia). A Pokémon comes after them shortly: a {{p|Corsola}}! The Corsola races towards them then circles around them. Misty wonders what's going on. Soon they are picked up by some tentacles, or possibly a {{p|Tentacruel}}, and soon taken towards a boat. Misty seems to be enjoying herself, but the others seem quite afraid. The Corsola jumps up to [[Professor Elm]], who just happens to be on board.


Professor Elm and Ash spend some time catching up, and Misty admires the Professor's Corsola. He takes a few minutes to explain to Misty about Corsola and its abilities. The captain comes down saying that they'll get to the islands soon, and he gets to know the others. When they do arrive, Misty still is going on about Water Pokémon. Professor Elm suggests that they should enter the [[Whirl Cup]] tournament. Obviously, Ash and Misty are up for it, Ash because of his desire to {{pkmn|battle}} and win, and Misty because of (in her opinion) the ideal Pokémon to use, Water-types. They decide to go to the [[Pokémon Center]] for more information. Meanwhile, Team Rocket wash ashore and talk about their next plan.
Professor Elm and Ash spend some time catching up, and Misty admires the Professor's Corsola. He takes a few minutes to explain to Misty about Corsola and its abilities. The captain comes down saying that they'll get to the islands soon, and he gets to know the others. When they do arrive, Misty still is going on about Water Pokémon. Professor Elm suggests that they should enter the [[Whirl Cup]] tournament. Obviously, Ash and Misty are up for it, Ash because of his desire to {{pkmn|battle}} and win, and Misty because of (in her opinion) the ideal Pokémon to use, Water types. They decide to go to the [[Pokémon Center]] for more information. Meanwhile, Team Rocket wash ashore and talk about their next plan.


[[Nurse Joy]] hands them a guide book and talks about the Whirl Cup for a while. Then Elm's Corsola jumps out and heads off. Misty asks what the Pokémon was doing and Elm replies saying that Corsola loves pools. Misty goes over towards the pool, admiring and observing the Corsola. Elm then shows the map of how the Whirl Cup league works. The Whirl Islands map is similar the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. The Whirl Islands consist of five islands. The first island is near to the mainland, and is easily accessible by boat. Professor Elm offers to take Ash and the gang to the first island on his boat.
[[Nurse Joy]] hands them a guide book and talks about the Whirl Cup for a while. Then Elm's Corsola jumps out and heads off. Misty asks what the Pokémon was doing and Elm replies saying that Corsola loves pools. Misty goes over towards the pool, admiring and observing the Corsola. Elm then shows the map of how the Whirl Cup league works. The Whirl Islands map is similar the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. The Whirl Islands consist of five islands. The first island is near to the mainland, and is easily accessible by boat. Professor Elm offers to take Ash and the gang to the first island on his boat.


On the boat, Elm notices a [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|balloon]] heading towards them. It's Team Rocket's balloon! They balloon drifts towards the Pokémon Center and they release a net and swipe all the Pokémon in the pool! Ash tells Pikachu to go after them but Misty stops him. Instead, Misty releases {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} to battle Team Rocket. Jessie calls out Arbok, which swims towards Staryu. Staryu starts off with a {{m|Swift}} attack, and this hits Arbok, which counters with its own Poison Sting attack. The Arbok's attack is also successful, and it poisons Staryu. Misty recalls Staryu but before she can release another Pokémon from her team, but {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} comes out instead! Psyduck bravely jumps into battle, but has trouble swimming and Misty recalls it. Ash finally gets a chance to fight and Pikachu attempts a Thunderbolt, but James gets out a net launcher and fires it, snagging Pikachu! With Misty and Ash both defeated, Corsola jumps into the water, ready for battle. Elm tells her to do a {{m|Tackle}} attack, however, James releases Weezing and Weezing does a {{m|Sludge}} attack. Corsola manages to dodge all the Sludge attacks and then eventually Tackles Arbok high up in the air, near the balloon. Elm then tells her to execute {{m|Spike Cannon}}. Corsola jumps up out of the water and then fires numerous spikes towards the balloon, cutting up the nets and the balloon, sending Team Rocket blasting off and freeing the other Pokémon.
On the boat, Elm notices a [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|balloon]] heading towards them. It's Team Rocket's balloon! They balloon drifts towards the Pokémon Center and they release a net and swipe all the Pokémon in the pool. Jessie calls out Arbok, which swims towards the boat. Ash tells Pikachu to go after Arbok but Misty stops him. Instead, Misty releases {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} to battle Team Rocket. Staryu starts off with a {{m|Swift}} attack, and it hits Arbok. Then Staryu uses {{m|Water Gun}}, but this time Arbok dodges and counters with its Poison Sting attack. Arbok's attack is successful, and it poisons Staryu. Misty recalls Staryu, but before she can release another Pokémon from her team, {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} comes out. Psyduck bravely jumps into battle, but has trouble swimming and Misty recalls it. Ash finally gets a chance to fight and Pikachu attempts a Thunderbolt, but James gets out a net launcher and fires it, snagging Pikachu. With Misty and Ash both defeated, Corsola jumps into the water, ready for battle. Elm tells her to do a {{m|Tackle}} attack, however, James releases Weezing and Weezing does a {{m|Sludge}} attack. Corsola manages to dodge all the Sludge attacks and then eventually Tackles Arbok high up in the air, near the balloon. Elm then tells her to execute {{m|Spike Cannon}}. Corsola jumps up out of the water and then fires numerous spikes towards the balloon, cutting up the nets and the balloon, sending Team Rocket blasting off and freeing the other Pokémon.


All's well that end's well, and Misty is still as crazy about Water-types as ever. She seems to want to capture a Corsola badly. The gang soon heads off to the first city of the Whirl Islands to start off the Whirl Cup!
All's well that end's well, and Misty is still as crazy about Water types as ever. She seems to want to capture a Corsola badly. The gang soon heads off to the first city of the Whirl Islands to start off the Whirl Cup.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} learn about the [[Whirl Cup]], and both decide to compete.  
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} start their journey through the [[Whirl Islands]].
* The gang see the shadow of a {{p|Lugia|mysterious Pokémon}} and meet up with Prof. Elm.
* Ash and Misty learn about the [[Whirl Cup]], and both decide to compete.
* Misty decides to try and capture a {{p|Corsola}}.
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{{animeevents}}


===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Lugia}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Lugia|anime}})
=====TV episode debuts=====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Corsola}}
* {{p|Corsola}}
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==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP210.png|thumb|right||200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
[[File:PMTV EP210.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Misty}}
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP210.png|thumb|right||200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:WTP EP210.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Houndoom}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Skarmory}} ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Houndoom}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Skarmory}} ''(Japan)''


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* {{p|Corsola}} ([[Professor Elm]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Corsola}} ([[Professor Elm]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[Captain Marius]]'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[Captain Marius]]'s)
* {{p|Lugia}} (shadow)
* {{p|Lugia}} ({{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Lugia|anime}}; shadow)
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
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* {{p|Starmie}}
* {{p|Starmie}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Marill}} (unnamed Trainer's)
* {{p|Scizor}}
* {{p|Scizor}} (example)
* {{p|Skarmory}}
* {{p|Skarmory}} (example)


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* For the English opening, ''[[Born to Be a Winner]]'' is replaced by ''[[Believe in Me]]''.  
* For the English opening, ''[[Born to Be a Winner]]'' is replaced by ''[[Believe in Me]]''.  
* In this episode, a new title card is introduced, changing as {{Ash}} obtains each [[Badge]].
* In this episode, a new title card is introduced in the dub, changing as {{Ash}} obtains each [[Badge]]. In the Japanese version, this title card was already introduced in ''[[EP192|The Wayward Wobbuffet]]''.
* This is the first episode of the thirteen-part Whirl Islands arc.
* This is the first episode of the fourteen-part Whirl Islands arc.
* This episode was initially going to be titled "''A Whirlpool Affair''".
* This episode was initially going to be titled "''A Whirlpool Affair''". {{fact}}
* This is the first episode of the fifth season, ''[[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]]''.
* The title of "Water Pokémon Alpha-Omega" may be derived from Revelation 21:6, a passage from the Christian Bible.
* The title of "Water Pokémon Alpha-Omega" may be derived from Revelation 21:6, a passage from the Christian Bible.
* This is the first episode of the fifth season, ''[[Pokémon: Master Quest]]''.
** The passage reads, ''I am the {{wp|Alpha and Omega|Alpha and the Omega}}, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life.''
** The passage reads, ''I am the {{wp|Alpha and Omega|Alpha and the Omega}}, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life.''
*** Alpha and Omega are also the first and last letters of the {{wp|Greek Alphabet}}.
*** Alpha and Omega are also the first and last letters of the {{wp|Greek Alphabet}}.
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===Errors===
===Errors===
* In one scene where Meowth is seen sitting on top of Wobbuffet, Meowth's arms are darker than the rest of his body.
* In one scene, Misty calls Brock "Buck".
===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* The names of the islands were added on the map in the dub.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Revision as of 18:16, 21 October 2015

EP209 : Machoke, Machoke Man!
Original series
EP211 : Fly Me to the Moon
Around the Whirlpool
EP210.png
  EP210  
うずまきれっとう!あらたなるちょうせん!!
A Chain of Whirlpool Islands! A Renewed Challenge!!
First broadcast
Japan August 9, 2001
United States September 14, 2002
English themes
Opening Believe in Me
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター (Whiteberry)
Ending 前向きロケット団!
Credits
Animation Team Ota
Screenplay 冨岡淳広 Atsuhiro Tomioka
Storyboard 藤本義孝 Yoshitaka Fujimoto
Assistant director 鈴木敏明 Toshiaki Suzuki
Animation director 志村泉 Izumi Shimura
Additional credits

Around the Whirlpool (Japanese: うずまきれっとう!あらたなるちょうせん!! A Chain of Whirlpool Islands! A Renewed Challenge!!) is the 210th episode of the Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 9, 2001 and in the United States on September 14, 2002.

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Blurb

In a scuffle with Team Rocket, Ash and friends are thrown from the ship bearing them to the Whirl Islands. As powerful whirlpools draw them toward impending doom, a mysterious form under the sea shifts the powerful undertow, drawing them to safety. Shortly thereafter, a Corsola comes skipping over the sea's surface and guides the children back to a ship wherein awaits their old friend, Professor Elm. They ride the ship to a bustling harbor in the first of the Whirl Islands. There they learn of an upcoming competition in which Water Pokémon trainers will vie for the title of Whirl Island champion.

Plot

Ash and his friends are going to the Whirl Islands. Ash boasts about getting his new Badge, but Misty is dreaming about all the Water-type Pokémon in the ocean and how she wants to be a "Water Pokémon Master".

The ferry comes across a whirlpool. The gang becomes scared as they see a lot of whirlpools. However, two attendants on the ferry offer them drinks and assure them that it's all right, as they pass through the sea of whirlpools harmlessly (though they look oddly familiar). The gang looks over the rail to see the ship really passing by without trouble. Meanwhile, the attendants are talking to each other and Meowth appears, thus giving away the fact that the "attendants" are Team Rocket. James gets a net out and then he tries to snag Pikachu. However, a bump makes Ash lean over towards Pikachu's place and Ash ends up getting caught. Realization dawns on Ash and the gang that Team Rocket are up to no good, as usual. In a funny twist, Meowth imitates Wobbuffet at the end of their motto. Jessie and James release their usual picks (Arbok and Weezing) and use their usual attacks (Poison Sting and Smog, respectively). Ash tries to end it quickly with Pikachu using Thunderbolt. However, Jessie has Wobbuffet use Counter to deflect the attack, thereby causing a massive surge that sends everyone (Ash and his friends and Team Rocket) overboard.

Ash and the gang break the surface, but then are horrified to realize that they're being separated from each other by the whirlpools! Misty doesn't panic as she pulls out Goldeen and Poliwhirl; Ash gets out Totodile. They start to make progress getting away from the whirlpool but soon they get dragged in as easily! Just when they are about to get sucked in... something happens. They stopped being dragged in! While floating in the water, they notice a mysterious looking shadow and hear a strange call (This in fact being Lugia). A Pokémon comes after them shortly: a Corsola! The Corsola races towards them then circles around them. Misty wonders what's going on. Soon they are picked up by some tentacles, or possibly a Tentacruel, and soon taken towards a boat. Misty seems to be enjoying herself, but the others seem quite afraid. The Corsola jumps up to Professor Elm, who just happens to be on board.

Professor Elm and Ash spend some time catching up, and Misty admires the Professor's Corsola. He takes a few minutes to explain to Misty about Corsola and its abilities. The captain comes down saying that they'll get to the islands soon, and he gets to know the others. When they do arrive, Misty still is going on about Water Pokémon. Professor Elm suggests that they should enter the Whirl Cup tournament. Obviously, Ash and Misty are up for it, Ash because of his desire to battle and win, and Misty because of (in her opinion) the ideal Pokémon to use, Water types. They decide to go to the Pokémon Center for more information. Meanwhile, Team Rocket wash ashore and talk about their next plan.

Nurse Joy hands them a guide book and talks about the Whirl Cup for a while. Then Elm's Corsola jumps out and heads off. Misty asks what the Pokémon was doing and Elm replies saying that Corsola loves pools. Misty goes over towards the pool, admiring and observing the Corsola. Elm then shows the map of how the Whirl Cup league works. The Whirl Islands map is similar the Orange Islands. The Whirl Islands consist of five islands. The first island is near to the mainland, and is easily accessible by boat. Professor Elm offers to take Ash and the gang to the first island on his boat.

On the boat, Elm notices a balloon heading towards them. It's Team Rocket's balloon! They balloon drifts towards the Pokémon Center and they release a net and swipe all the Pokémon in the pool. Jessie calls out Arbok, which swims towards the boat. Ash tells Pikachu to go after Arbok but Misty stops him. Instead, Misty releases Staryu to battle Team Rocket. Staryu starts off with a Swift attack, and it hits Arbok. Then Staryu uses Water Gun, but this time Arbok dodges and counters with its Poison Sting attack. Arbok's attack is successful, and it poisons Staryu. Misty recalls Staryu, but before she can release another Pokémon from her team, Psyduck comes out. Psyduck bravely jumps into battle, but has trouble swimming and Misty recalls it. Ash finally gets a chance to fight and Pikachu attempts a Thunderbolt, but James gets out a net launcher and fires it, snagging Pikachu. With Misty and Ash both defeated, Corsola jumps into the water, ready for battle. Elm tells her to do a Tackle attack, however, James releases Weezing and Weezing does a Sludge attack. Corsola manages to dodge all the Sludge attacks and then eventually Tackles Arbok high up in the air, near the balloon. Elm then tells her to execute Spike Cannon. Corsola jumps up out of the water and then fires numerous spikes towards the balloon, cutting up the nets and the balloon, sending Team Rocket blasting off and freeing the other Pokémon.

All's well that end's well, and Misty is still as crazy about Water types as ever. She seems to want to capture a Corsola badly. The gang soon heads off to the first city of the Whirl Islands to start off the Whirl Cup.

Major events

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

Debuts

Pokémon debuts

TV episode debuts

Characters

Humans

Pocket Monster TV

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Houndoom (US and international), Skarmory (Japan)

Trivia

  • For the English opening, Born to Be a Winner is replaced by Believe in Me.
  • In this episode, a new title card is introduced in the dub, changing as Ash obtains each Badge. In the Japanese version, this title card was already introduced in The Wayward Wobbuffet.
  • This is the first episode of the fourteen-part Whirl Islands arc.
  • This episode was initially going to be titled "A Whirlpool Affair". [citation needed]
  • This is the first episode of the fifth season, Pokémon: Master Quest.
  • The title of "Water Pokémon Alpha-Omega" may be derived from Revelation 21:6, a passage from the Christian Bible.
    • The passage reads, I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life.
      • Alpha and Omega are also the first and last letters of the Greek Alphabet.
        • Thus, it is implied that those who bear the title are "Water Pokémon Beginning to End," a convoluted form of a Water Pokémon Master.

Errors

  • In one scene where Meowth is seen sitting on top of Wobbuffet, Meowth's arms are darker than the rest of his body.
  • In one scene, Misty calls Brock "Buck".

Dub edits

  • The names of the islands were added on the map in the dub.

In other languages



EP209 : Machoke, Machoke Man!
Original series
EP211 : Fly Me To The Moon
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