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'''Defending the Homeland!''' (Japanese: '''湿地帯の戦い！ヌメルゴン対フラージェス！！''' ''Battle in the Wetlands! {{tt|Numelgon|Goodra}} VS Florges!!'') is the 69th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 868th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 23, 2015 and in the United States on June 27, 2015.
'''Defending the Homeland!''' (Japanese: '''湿地帯の戦い！ヌメルゴン対フラージェス！！''' ''Battle in the Wetlands! {{tt|Numelgon|Goodra}} VS Florges!!'') is the 69th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 868th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 23, 2015 and in the United States on June 27, 2015.
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==Blurb==
==Blurb==
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<i>Our heroes visit the home of Ash’s Goodra, a wetlands area outside of Laverre City. There they hear a bizarre and amazing story about how Goodra was driven from its home when it was still a Goomy. Its return stirs up strong memories, and old feuds are renewed! But this time it’s different, as the Team Rocket villains put themselves in the middle of this long-standing dispute...</i>
<i>Our heroes are on their way to Laverre City when a passerby recognizes Ash’s Goodra. He introduces himself as Keanan and explains that he’s the caretaker of the nearby wetlands where Goodra used to live when it was a Goomy. Ash and the others are excited to visit Goodra’s old home, but the Pokémon seems reluctant.
 
When they reach the wetlands, Keanan explains that some time ago, a feud broke out over a healing spring in the area. In the battle, Goomy was launched into the air, where it was carried along by a flock of Swanna until it eventually fell on Ash’s head! The Florges who started the whole thing now controls the wetlands along with its underlings, and Goodra’s old friends have gone into hiding.
 
With some encouragement from Ash, Goodra confronts Florges in an impressive battle. But just when it looks like Florges has been defeated, an attack from an unknown source knocks Goodra out! Later, the Team Rocket villains (who launched the attack) approach Florges with an offer to join forces. And as Ash keeps watch over a recovering Goodra, the villains grab Pikachu and Dedenne! Will he be able to get them back?</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
On their way to [[Laverre City]], {{Ash}} and his friends stop for lunch. {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, as usual, is trying to steal {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}'s food, and the resulting scuffle results in {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}'s food being spilled. However, {{AP|Goodra}} steps in and shares its food with both Chespin and Dedenne, ending the conflict.
On their way to [[Laverre City]], {{Ash}} and his friends stop for lunch. {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} tries to steal {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}'s food, but the resulting scuffle results in {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}'s food being spilled. However, {{AP|Goodra}} steps in and shares its food with both Chespin and Dedenne, ending the conflict.


As the group prepares to leave, a man named {{kal|Keanan}} and his {{p|Bellsprout}} come up and greet Goodra. Keanan explains that Goodra, when it was a {{p|Goomy}}, lived in the wetlands where he works as a warden. Although Goodra is apprehensive about visiting its homeland, it agrees to go along with everybody else to visit. While looking out over the wetlands, Keanan tells them how there is a special spring in the area that Goodra used to live near with its friends, but a group of other Pokémon came and began to try and take the spring by force. During the battle, a [[List of recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Florges|Blue Flower Florges]] sent Goomy flying, whereupon it landed on a {{p|Swanna}}'s back and was [[XY055|subsequently dropped onto Ash's head]]. As the group sadly contemplates the story of what had happened, Goodra looks at the quiet wetlands and cries out, recalling the happy memories of its other friends.
As the group prepares to leave, a man named [[Keanan]] is driving past, but pulls over when his {{p|Bellsprout}} recognizes Goodra. Keanan approaches the group, and explains that Goodra, when it was a {{p|Goomy}}, lived in the wetlands where he works as a warden. Although Goodra is apprehensive about visiting its homeland, it agrees to go along with everybody else to visit. Curious as to why Goodra left its home in the first place, Keenan reveals the truth. While looking out over the wetlands, Keanan tells them that there is a special healing spring in the area that Goodra used to live near with its friends, but a group of other Pokémon arrived to take the spring by force. During the battle, a {{an|Florges|Blue Flower Florges}} ands its army of {{t|Bug}} and {{t|Poison}} Pokémon sent Goomy flying, whereupon it landed on a {{p|Swanna}}'s back and was [[XY055|subsequently dropped onto Ash's head]]. As the group sadly contemplates the story of what had happened, Goodra looks at the quiet wetlands and cries out, recalling the happy memories of its other friends. Keanan reveals that the other Pokémon still call the wetlands home, but they are now confined to a particular corner and hide in secret from Florges and the others.


Elsewhere in the wetlands, Goodra's friend {{p|Wooper}} hears its cry and tries to find Goodra. Wooper quickly follows the sound, and the two Pokémon are delighted to see each other again. Goodra's other friends, who followed Wooper, also come out to greet it. However, several {{type|Bug}} Pokémon also heard Goodra's cries and bring it to the attention of Florges, who is in the spring. As Goodra is showing its {{m|Dragon Pulse}} to its friends, a Swanna comes along and says something to the group, and all of the Pokémon follow Swanna. Although Ash wants to follow Goodra and the others, Keanan stops him, saying that matters between [[wild Pokémon]] need to stay between wild Pokémon. Promising not to interfere, they follow the Pokémon in order to cheer them on and see what happens. Goodra's other friends are being attacked by Florges and the other Bug-type Pokémon, but Goodra holds them at bay with its {{m|Bide}} attack. Rallying behind Goodra, the other Pokémon begin to put up a better fight against Florges's army.  
Elsewhere in the wetlands, Goodra's friend {{an|Wooper}} hears its [[cry]] and tries to find Goodra. Wooper quickly follows the sound, and the two Pokémon are delighted to see each other again. Goodra's other friends, who followed Wooper, also come out to greet it. However, several Bug-type Pokémon also heard Goodra's cries and bring it to the attention of Florges, who is in the spring. As Goodra is showing off its {{m|Dragon Pulse}} to its friends, a Swanna comes along and says something to the group, and all of the Pokémon follow Swanna. Although Ash wants to follow Goodra and the others, Keanan stops him, saying that matters between [[wild Pokémon]] need to stay between wild Pokémon, but eventually lets him and his friends follow Goodra as long as they stay out of any fights that get started. Goodra's other friends are being attacked by Florges and the other Bug-type Pokémon, but Goodra keeps them at bay with its {{m|Bide}} attack. Rallying behind Goodra, the other Pokémon begin to put up a better fight against Florges's army.  


Eventually, Florges comes down to have a battle with Goodra. Although Goodra is nervous at first, Ash reminds it that it is no longer the weak, frightened Goomy that it once was, and that it will be fine in the battle. After {{m|Petal Blizzard}} and Dragon Pulse cancel each other out, Florges uses {{m|Grassy Terrain}}, thus powering up its {{type|Grass}} moves. The powered up {{m|Solar Beam}} from Florges inflicts damage on all of Goodra's friends, putting Goodra on the defensive in order to take a super effective {{m|Moonblast}} for them. Very weak, Goodra almost gives in to Florges, but choice words of encouragement from Ash convince it to keep going. Goodra's newly learned {{m|Ice Beam}} attack then breaks through a second {{m|Moonblast}} and hits Florges, leaving Goodra as the winner of the battle. As everyone is celebrating Florges's defeat, however, a {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{m|Psybeam}} attack come out of nowhere and hit Goodra. Simultaneously, a smoke-releasing device shrouds the entire area in a thick black fog that lifts to reveal the disappearance of Florges and the other Pokémon.
Eventually, Florges comes down to have a battle with Goodra, and immediately recognizes it as the same Goomy she attacked before. Although Goodra is nervous at first, Ash reminds it that it is no longer the weak, frightened Goomy that it once was, and that it will be fine in the battle. After {{m|Petal Blizzard}} and Dragon Pulse cancel each other out, Florges uses {{m|Grassy Terrain}}, thus powering up its {{type|Grass}} moves. The powered up {{m|Solar Beam}} from Florges inflicts damage on all of Goodra's friends, putting Goodra on the defensive in order to take a super effective {{m|Moonblast}} for them. Very weak, Goodra almost gives in to Florges, but choice words of encouragement from Ash convinces it to keep going. Goodra's newly learned {{m|Ice Beam}} attack then breaks through a second {{m|Moonblast}} and hits Florges, leaving Goodra as the winner of the battle. As everyone is celebrating Florges's defeat, however, a {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{m|Psybeam}} attack come out of nowhere and hit Goodra. Simultaneously, a smoke-releasing device shrouds the entire area in a thick black fog that lifts to reveal the disappearance of Florges and the other Pokémon.


That evening, Keanan finishes treating Goodra as {{AP|Pikachu}}, Dedenne, and Wooper look after it. Florges, meanwhile, is resting in the spring as {{TRT}} explain their plan to defeat Goodra. It is also revealed that Florges has done all of this to protect her {{p|Floette}}. Listening to Team Rocket's advice, Florges orders an {{p|Ariados}} to kidnap Pikachu, Dedenne, and Wooper.
That evening, Keanan finishes treating Goodra as {{AP|Pikachu}}, Dedenne, and Wooper look after it. Clemont brings up the odd attacks of Shadow Ball and Psybeam, to which Keanan admits no Pokémon in the wetlands can use. Keanan and Clemont then start reviewing surveillance footage. Florges, meanwhile, is resting in the spring as {{TRT}} explain their plan to defeat Goodra. It is also revealed that Florges has done all of this to protect her daughter {{p|Floette}}. Listening to Team Rocket's advice, and furthering the evil trio's scheme, Florges orders an {{p|Ariados}} to kidnap Pikachu, Dedenne, and Wooper.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at {{AP|Goodra}}'s [[Kalos Route 14|homeland]].
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at {{AP|Goodra}}'s {{rt|14|Kalos|homeland}}.
* Ash and his friends learn the full story behind the invasion of Goodra's homeland.
* Ash and his friends learn the full story behind {{an|Florges|the invasion}} of Goodra's homeland.
* Ash's Goodra learns {{m|Ice Beam}}.
* Ash's Goodra learns {{m|Ice Beam}}.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
===Pokémon debuts===
====Humans====
* {{p|Florges}} (Blue Flower)
* [[Keanan]]
 
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Florges}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}})
* [[Wooper (anime)]]


====TV episode debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Floette}} (Blue Flower)
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}})


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY069.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY069.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[Keanan]]
* {{kal|Keanan}}


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Wooper}} ''(US and international)''  <br> [[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Florges}} ({{DL|Form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}}) ''(Japan)''
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Wooper}} ''(US and international)''  <br> [[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Florges}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}}) ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
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* {{p|Goomy}} ({{OP|Ash|Goodra}}; flashback)
* {{p|Goomy}} ({{OP|Ash|Goodra}}; flashback)
* {{p|Goodra}} ({{OP|Ash|Goodra}})
* {{p|Goodra}} ({{OP|Ash|Goodra}})
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}}; flashback)
* {{p|Luxray}} ({{OP|Clemont|Luxray}}; flashback)
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ([[Keanan]]'s)
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Wooper}} ({{an|Wooper|anime}})
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ({{kal|Keanan}}'s)
* {{p|Wooper}} (multiple)
* {{p|Wooper}} (multiple)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (multiple)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (multiple)
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* {{p|Gulpin}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gulpin}} (multiple)
* {{p|Swanna}} (multiple)
* {{p|Swanna}} (multiple)
* {{p|Florges}} ({{DL|Form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}}; debut)
* {{p|Florges}} ({{form|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}}; {{an|Florges|anime}}; debut)
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|Form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}})
* {{p|Floette}} ({{form|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}})
* {{p|Pinsir}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pinsir}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ariados}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ariados}} (multiple)
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==Trivia==  
==Trivia==  
[[File:Title Card XY Pikachu V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Pikachu for this episode]]
[[File:XY Title Card Pikachu V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Pikachu for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Mienfoo}}
* In the Japanese version, the title card segment focuses on {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{p|Florges}} narrate the preview for the [[XY070|next episode]].
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Mienfoo}}
** This time, {{p|Hoopa}} accompanies {{an|Professor Oak}} and his {{TP|Professor Oak|Rotom}}.
* Two Pokémon species that [[Jessie]] owns, {{p|Seviper}} and {{p|Yanmega}}, are part of {{an|Florges}}’s army.
* {{Ash}} and Florges narrate the preview for the [[XY070|next episode]].
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Quagsire}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', nearly five years earlier.
 
===Errors===
===Errors===
* {{p|Gulpin}} used {{m|Water Gun}}, a move that it [[anime move errors|cannot legally learn]].
* {{p|Gulpin}} uses {{m|Water Gun}}, a move that it [[anime move errors|cannot legally learn]].
* When {{p|Bellsprout}} peeks its head out of the truck when it sees {{AP|Goodra}}, its right eye develops a sclera.
* In the dub, during the flashback of {{p|Goomy}} being attacked by Florges, its Japanese voice can be heard while it is landing on a Swanna.
* On several occasions in the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, Ash's English voice can be heard.
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===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
[[File:Title Card XY Ash.png|thumb|200px|The dub's title card with Serena's old design]]
* The title card segment focuses on Ash in the dub instead of Pikachu.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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XY069   EP868
湿地帯の戦い！ヌメルゴン対フラージェス！！
Battle in the Wetlands! Numelgon VS Florges!!
First broadcast
Japan April 23, 2015
United States June 27, 2015
English themes
Opening Be a Hero
Ending
Japanese themes
Opening ゲッタバンバン
Ending ガオガオ・オールスター
Credits
Animation Team Kato
Screenplay 藤田伸三 Shinzō Fujita
Storyboard うえだしげる Shigeru Ueda
Assistant director うえだしげる Shigeru Ueda
Animation director 緒方厚 Atsushi Ogata
No additional credits are available at this time.

Defending the Homeland! (Japanese: 湿地帯の戦い！ヌメルゴン対フラージェス！！ Battle in the Wetlands! Numelgon VS Florges!!) is the 69th episode of Pokémon the Series: XY, and the 868th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on April 23, 2015 and in the United States on June 27, 2015.

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Blurb

Our heroes are on their way to Laverre City when a passerby recognizes Ash’s Goodra. He introduces himself as Keanan and explains that he’s the caretaker of the nearby wetlands where Goodra used to live when it was a Goomy. Ash and the others are excited to visit Goodra’s old home, but the Pokémon seems reluctant.

When they reach the wetlands, Keanan explains that some time ago, a feud broke out over a healing spring in the area. In the battle, Goomy was launched into the air, where it was carried along by a flock of Swanna until it eventually fell on Ash’s head! The Florges who started the whole thing now controls the wetlands along with its underlings, and Goodra’s old friends have gone into hiding.

With some encouragement from Ash, Goodra confronts Florges in an impressive battle. But just when it looks like Florges has been defeated, an attack from an unknown source knocks Goodra out! Later, the Team Rocket villains (who launched the attack) approach Florges with an offer to join forces. And as Ash keeps watch over a recovering Goodra, the villains grab Pikachu and Dedenne! Will he be able to get them back?

Plot

On their way to Laverre City, Ash and his friends stop for lunch. Chespin tries to steal Pancham's food, but the resulting scuffle results in Dedenne's food being spilled. However, Goodra steps in and shares its food with both Chespin and Dedenne, ending the conflict.

As the group prepares to leave, a man named Keanan is driving past, but pulls over when his Bellsprout recognizes Goodra. Keanan approaches the group, and explains that Goodra, when it was a Goomy, lived in the wetlands where he works as a warden. Although Goodra is apprehensive about visiting its homeland, it agrees to go along with everybody else to visit. Curious as to why Goodra left its home in the first place, Keenan reveals the truth. While looking out over the wetlands, Keanan tells them that there is a special healing spring in the area that Goodra used to live near with its friends, but a group of other Pokémon arrived to take the spring by force. During the battle, a Blue Flower Florges ands its army of Bug and Poison Pokémon sent Goomy flying, whereupon it landed on a Swanna's back and was subsequently dropped onto Ash's head. As the group sadly contemplates the story of what had happened, Goodra looks at the quiet wetlands and cries out, recalling the happy memories of its other friends. Keanan reveals that the other Pokémon still call the wetlands home, but they are now confined to a particular corner and hide in secret from Florges and the others.

Elsewhere in the wetlands, Goodra's friend Wooper hears its cry and tries to find Goodra. Wooper quickly follows the sound, and the two Pokémon are delighted to see each other again. Goodra's other friends, who followed Wooper, also come out to greet it. However, several Bug-type Pokémon also heard Goodra's cries and bring it to the attention of Florges, who is in the spring. As Goodra is showing off its Dragon Pulse to its friends, a Swanna comes along and says something to the group, and all of the Pokémon follow Swanna. Although Ash wants to follow Goodra and the others, Keanan stops him, saying that matters between wild Pokémon need to stay between wild Pokémon, but eventually lets him and his friends follow Goodra as long as they stay out of any fights that get started. Goodra's other friends are being attacked by Florges and the other Bug-type Pokémon, but Goodra keeps them at bay with its Bide attack. Rallying behind Goodra, the other Pokémon begin to put up a better fight against Florges's army.

Eventually, Florges comes down to have a battle with Goodra, and immediately recognizes it as the same Goomy she attacked before. Although Goodra is nervous at first, Ash reminds it that it is no longer the weak, frightened Goomy that it once was, and that it will be fine in the battle. After Petal Blizzard and Dragon Pulse cancel each other out, Florges uses Grassy Terrain, thus powering up its Grass-type moves. The powered up Solar Beam from Florges inflicts damage on all of Goodra's friends, putting Goodra on the defensive in order to take a super effective Moonblast for them. Very weak, Goodra almost gives in to Florges, but choice words of encouragement from Ash convinces it to keep going. Goodra's newly learned Ice Beam attack then breaks through a second Moonblast and hits Florges, leaving Goodra as the winner of the battle. As everyone is celebrating Florges's defeat, however, a Shadow Ball and Psybeam attack come out of nowhere and hit Goodra. Simultaneously, a smoke-releasing device shrouds the entire area in a thick black fog that lifts to reveal the disappearance of Florges and the other Pokémon.

That evening, Keanan finishes treating Goodra as Pikachu, Dedenne, and Wooper look after it. Clemont brings up the odd attacks of Shadow Ball and Psybeam, to which Keanan admits no Pokémon in the wetlands can use. Keanan and Clemont then start reviewing surveillance footage. Florges, meanwhile, is resting in the spring as Team Rocket explain their plan to defeat Goodra. It is also revealed that Florges has done all of this to protect her daughter Floette. Listening to Team Rocket's advice, and furthering the evil trio's scheme, Florges orders an Ariados to kidnap Pikachu, Dedenne, and Wooper.

Major events

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Debuts

Humans

Pokémon debuts

TV episode debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon Quiz

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Wooper (US and international)
Pokémon Quiz: Florges (Blue Flower) (Japan)

Trivia

The title card segment focuses on Pikachu for this episode

Errors

  • Gulpin uses Water Gun, a move that it cannot legally learn.
  • When Bellsprout peeks its head out of the truck when it sees Goodra, its right eye develops a sclera.
  • In the dub, during the flashback of Goomy being attacked by Florges, its Japanese voice can be heard while it is landing on a Swanna.
  • On several occasions in the Swedish dub, Ash's English voice can be heard.
  • Bellsprout's eye error

    Bellsprout's eye error

Dub edits

In other languages



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