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(Japanese: '''シャッターチャンスはファイヤー !伝説を撮れ!!''' ''Photo Op on {{tt|Fire|Moltres}}! Snap the Legend!!'') is the 85th episode of the {{series|XY}}, and the 884th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 27, 2015<!-- and is scheduled to air in the United States on *day*-->.
'''A Legendary Photo Op!''' (Japanese: '''シャッターチャンスはファイヤー !伝説を撮れ!!''' ''Photo Op on {{tt|Fire|Moltres}}! Snap the Legend!!'') is the 86th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 885th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 27, 2015, in Canada on October 17, 2015, and in the United States on October 24, 2015.
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<i>When our heroes arrive at the foot of Mt. Molteau, the sudden appearance of a fiery Charmeleon lets them know that Trevor, their friend from Pokémon summer camp, is nearby! His goal is to take a photograph of the Legendary Pokémon Moltres, who is reputed to live on Mt. Molteau.
 
The Team Rocket villains are close behind, hoping to catch Moltres for the Boss. But first they grab Pikachu and a battle ensues near the volcano’s crater. The Legendary Pokémon awakens during the fray and sends Team Rocket blasting off with a powerful Flamethrower!
 
Unfortunately, Moltres thinks our heroes are also enemies and turns its attack on them! While trying to protect Ash and his friends, Fletchinder evolves into a magnificent Talonflame. When Talonflame finds itself in trouble, Ash jumps to the rescue, saving his beloved Pokémon and proving to Moltres that he means it no harm.
 
Trevor has gotten his photograph, our heroes have met Moltres, and Ash and Talonflame vow to work hard together. And now the journey to Anistar City continues!</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at the foot of [[Mt. Molteau]], an active volcano. Hearing a noise to their right, they notice a {{TP|Trevor|Charmeleon}} stepping out from behind some bushes. {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} express their delight and run towards the Charmeleon, only for Charmeleon to retaliate with {{m|Flamethrower}}. The Charmeleon is revealed to be {{an|Trevor}}'s as he arrives and meets the group, only to be attacked by Charmeleon's Flamethrower too.
 
{{an|Serena}} asks why Charmeleon is in an awful mood, and Ash suggests maybe Charmeleon wants a battle. Charmeleon agrees, so Ash calls out his {{AP|Fletchinder}}. Charmeleon begins by attacking with {{m|Fire Spin}}, which Fletchinder dodges. Charmeleon then uses Flamethrower, which Fletchinder deflects with {{m|Steel Wing}}. Fletchinder then hits back with {{m|Flame Charge}}. Charmeleon takes the attack and hits back with {{m|Dragon Claw}}. Charmeleon then uses Flamethrower, which Fletchinder dodges and uses Steel Wing again, this time knocking Charmeleon out. After the battle, Charmeleon seems to be much calmer than before.
 
Afterwards, the group take a break to eat and reminisce about their time at the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]]. Bonnie comments Charmeleon's attitude hasn't changed since then, and Trevor remarks that Charmeleon has been amazing in battle, earning him the {{Badge|Bug}} from the [[Santalune Gym]]. Trevor then asks the others whether they also are searching for {{p|Moltres}}, with his analysis having tracked down Moltres to Mt. Molteau. Trevor proceeds to show photos he had taken of the other [[legendary birds]], {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Articuno}}, and continues to ramble on about other photos of other rare Pokémon which leaves the others dumbfounded. Afterwards, Ash and the group decide to help Trevor in finding Moltres. Overhearing the conversation, {{TRT}} set their sights on catching Moltres for {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}.
 
As the group walk up Mt. Molteau, Trevor shows them an obscured photo of Moltres on top of a big rock, exclaiming they also must find the big rock to find Moltres. Clemont interjects and pulls out his device he calls [[Clemontic Gear|"Rock Searcher Mark 1"]]. Clemont inputs the photo’s landscape into the device’s memory, so that the device can find the same rock. The device shudders and moves towards a rock, which it scans and determines as a wrong match. It continues on moving and finding no correct matches. Meanwhile, as the group is distracted by Trevor's photo taking, Team Rocket run past the group and follow Clemont’s device. As Team Rocket locate the device, the device happens to come across a rock of the correct match and rings out a bell. [[Jessie]], frustrated, hits the device which explodes. Team Rocket run away as the group approaches, as Clemont cries over another failed invention. The device then malfunctions and chases the group, eventually falling into the volcano's magma.
 
Team Rocket then interrupts by grabbing and capturing Pikachu in a capsule. Ash calls out Fletchinder while Jessie and [[James]] send out {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} and {{TP|James|Inkay}} respectively. Fletchinder dodges a pair of {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{m|Psybeam}} attacks. Trevor comments on Gourgeist's rare {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|size}} and takes photos of her, only to be stopped by Serena. He switches his attention to the battle at hand and has Charmeleon attack with Flamethrower, which is deflected by Inkay’s Psybeam. Gourgeist proceeds to attack with Shadow Ball and Inkay with Psybeam, which Fletchinder again dodges. Jessie and James continue the same attacks, which Fletchinder evades, but the attacks knock a boulder into the volcanic crater.
 
At this, a roar comes out of the volcano and Moltres emerges from the boiling magma. Trevor is impressed by its appearance, spouting several facts about Moltres before taking some photos. Moltres sets its eyes on Team Rocket, which they attack Moltres with Shadow Ball and Psybeam. Moltres retaliates with Flamethrower, causing them to blast off, as Pikachu falls out of their grasp. Fletchinder uses Steel Wing on Pikachu's capsule to release Pikachu.
 
Moltres now attacks Ash and the group, thinking that they are enemies. Ash takes out {{AP|Frogadier}}, and commands it to use {{m|Water Pulse}}, but the move evaporates from the intense heat before hitting Moltres. Charmeleon then attacks Moltres with Flamethrower. Moltres attacks back with Flamethrower, which Fletchinder dodges. Moltres attacks Fletchinder again, this time hitting Fletchinder and causing it to fall, injured. Ash attempts to go over to help Fletchinder, but Trevor and his Pokémon stop him. Hearing Ash telling his Pokémon that he is coming, Moltres turns its attention towards him and attacks the group, but Fletchinder races to intervene, and blocks the attack, while [[Evolution|evolving]] into {{AP|Talonflame}} at the same time. Talonflame attacks Moltres with its newly learned {{m|Brave Bird}}. Moltres continues to retaliate with Flamethrower, and Ash commands Talonflame to attack with Brave Bird again. Moltres launches a {{m|Fire Blast}}, which hits Talonflame, causing it to fall, tumbling towards the magma. Ash leaps into the crater to catch Talonflame, and his descent is just stopped by Frogadier's frubbles made into a rope. Ash's friends are relieved he is fine, though they scold him for being reckless. Moltres has a change of heart, deciding the group are not enemies and flies off.
 
As the group walks down the mountain, Trevor finally views his photo of Moltres and is impressed with the result. Ash remarks that he and his Pokémon have a lot of things to do, and Trevor decides to take a photo of Ash and his Pokémon to commemorate the adventure.
 
==Major events==
==Major events==
[[File:XY086 Ash VS Trevor.png|thumb|220px|Ash facing Trevor]]
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* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Trevor]] again.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with {{an|Trevor}} again.
* Trevor's {{p|Charmander}} is revealed to have evolved into {{p|Charmeleon}}.
* Trevor's {{p|Charmander}} is revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{TP|Trevor|Charmeleon}}.
* Ash has a battle against Trevor and wins.
* Ash has a battle against Trevor and wins.
* Trevor is revealed to have earned the {{badge|Bug}} from [[Viola]].
* Ash's {{p|Fletchinder}} evolves into {{AP|Talonflame}} and learns {{m|Brave Bird}}.
* Ash's {{p|Fletchinder}} evolves into {{AP|Talonflame}} and learns {{m|Brave Bird}}.
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===Debuts===
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Ash's Talonflame]]
* [[Ash's Talonflame]]
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* [[Trevor's Charmeleon]]


==Characters==
==Characters==
===Humans===
===Humans===
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[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY086.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
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* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[James]]
* [[Trevor]]
* {{an|Trevor}}
* [[Shauna]] (flashback)
* {{an|Shauna}} (flashback)


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Charmeleon}} ''(US and international)''<br>
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Moltres}} ''(Japan)''
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Moltres}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
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* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}}; flashback)
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}}; flashback)
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}})
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Frogadier}})
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}}; evolves)
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}}; evolves)
* {{p|Talonflame}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Talonflame}} ({{OP|Ash|Talonflame}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}}; flashback)
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}}; flashback)
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}}; flashback)
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}}; flashback)
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|Super Size}})
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[Trevor]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Shauna|Bulbasaur}}; flashback)
* {{p|Charmeleon}} ([[Trevor]]'s)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Tierno|Squirtle}}; flashback)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[Tierno]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Trevor|Charmander}}; flashback)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[Shauna]]'s)
* {{p|Charmeleon}} ({{OP|Trevor|Charmeleon}})
* {{p|Moltres}}
* {{p|Moltres}}
* {{p|Crustle}}
* {{p|Crustle}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}  
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Zapdos}} (photo)
* {{p|Zapdos}} (photo)
* {{p|Articuno}} (photo)
* {{p|Articuno}} (photo)
* {{p|Scatterbug}} (photo; ×2)
* {{p|Scatterbug}} (photo; ×2)


==Trivia==  
==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
[[File:XY Title Card Ash V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Gogoat}}
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Gogoat}}
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Bonnie}} narrate the preview for the [[XY086|next episode]].
* {{an|Bonnie}} narrates the preview for the [[XY087|next episode]], while {{Ash}} reads the title card.
* This episode is similar to ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]'', which aired 695 episodes ago, where a friend of {{ashfr}} who likes to take photographs, is trying to take one of the [[Legendary Birds]]. The difference here is that {{p|Moltres}} is the featured member of the trio instead of {{p|Articuno}}.
** Just like in ''[[XY013|Kindergarten Chaos!]]'', ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]'', and ''[[XY070|Beyond the Rainbow!]]'', at the end of the preview, Bonnie says "Everyone, keep Pokémon!" instead of Ash saying, "Everyone, get Pokémon!"
* ''[[Mad-Paced Getter (single)|Kirakira]]'' is used as an insert song when [[Ash's Fletchinder]] evolves into a {{AP|Talonflame}}.
* This was [[Mariya Ise]]'s final episode as Bonnie before she started her maternity leave from the show.
* This episode is similar to ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]'', which aired 695 episodes ago, where [[Todd Snap|a friend]] of the group whose hobby is to take [[Photography|photographs]] of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} attempts to take a picture of one of the [[legendary birds]].
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Moltres}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', over five years prior.
* [[Brilliantly]] is used as an insert song when Ash's {{p|Fletchinder}} evolves into a {{AP|Talonflame}}.
* {{TRT}} uses a variation of their {{motto}} in this episode.
 
===Errors===
===Errors===
[[File:XY086 error.png|thumb|200px|Talonflame without the yellow mark on its right eye]]
* In the dub, when {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} are excited after seeing [[Trevor's Charmeleon]], Dedenne's mouth moves but no sound comes out.
* After {{AP|Talonflame}}'s [[evolution]], {{AP|Frogadier}} is seen in the background with white-colored arms instead of blue.
* When Ash grabs his Talonflame while falling down into a volcano together, the yellow mark on Talonflame's right eye is missing.
===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* [[Brilliantly]] is replaced by an instrumental version of [[Be a Hero]] during Fletchinder's Evolution.


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==In other languages==
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Latest revision as of 00:31, 9 March 2024

XY085 : Mending a Broken Spirit!
Pokémon the Series: XY
XY087 : The Tiny Caretaker!
A Legendary Photo Op!
XY086.png
XY086   EP885
シャッターチャンスはファイヤー !伝説を撮れ!!
Photo Op on Fire! Snap the Legend!!
First broadcast
Japan August 27, 2015
United States October 24, 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 村野佑太 Yūta Murano
Assistant director いわもとやすお Yasuo Iwamoto
Animation director 篠原隆 Takashi Shinohara
No additional credits are available at this time.

A Legendary Photo Op! (Japanese: シャッターチャンスはファイヤー !伝説を撮れ!! Photo Op on Fire! Snap the Legend!!) is the 86th episode of Pokémon the Series: XY, and the 885th episode of the Pokémon anime. It first aired in Japan on August 27, 2015, in Canada on October 17, 2015, and in the United States on October 24, 2015.

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Blurb

When our heroes arrive at the foot of Mt. Molteau, the sudden appearance of a fiery Charmeleon lets them know that Trevor, their friend from Pokémon summer camp, is nearby! His goal is to take a photograph of the Legendary Pokémon Moltres, who is reputed to live on Mt. Molteau.

The Team Rocket villains are close behind, hoping to catch Moltres for the Boss. But first they grab Pikachu and a battle ensues near the volcano’s crater. The Legendary Pokémon awakens during the fray and sends Team Rocket blasting off with a powerful Flamethrower!

Unfortunately, Moltres thinks our heroes are also enemies and turns its attack on them! While trying to protect Ash and his friends, Fletchinder evolves into a magnificent Talonflame. When Talonflame finds itself in trouble, Ash jumps to the rescue, saving his beloved Pokémon and proving to Moltres that he means it no harm.

Trevor has gotten his photograph, our heroes have met Moltres, and Ash and Talonflame vow to work hard together. And now the journey to Anistar City continues!

Plot

Ash and his friends arrive at the foot of Mt. Molteau, an active volcano. Hearing a noise to their right, they notice a Charmeleon stepping out from behind some bushes. Pikachu and Dedenne express their delight and run towards the Charmeleon, only for Charmeleon to retaliate with Flamethrower. The Charmeleon is revealed to be Trevor's as he arrives and meets the group, only to be attacked by Charmeleon's Flamethrower too.

Serena asks why Charmeleon is in an awful mood, and Ash suggests maybe Charmeleon wants a battle. Charmeleon agrees, so Ash calls out his Fletchinder. Charmeleon begins by attacking with Fire Spin, which Fletchinder dodges. Charmeleon then uses Flamethrower, which Fletchinder deflects with Steel Wing. Fletchinder then hits back with Flame Charge. Charmeleon takes the attack and hits back with Dragon Claw. Charmeleon then uses Flamethrower, which Fletchinder dodges and uses Steel Wing again, this time knocking Charmeleon out. After the battle, Charmeleon seems to be much calmer than before.

Afterwards, the group take a break to eat and reminisce about their time at the Pokémon Summer Camp. Bonnie comments Charmeleon's attitude hasn't changed since then, and Trevor remarks that Charmeleon has been amazing in battle, earning him the Bug Badge from the Santalune Gym. Trevor then asks the others whether they also are searching for Moltres, with his analysis having tracked down Moltres to Mt. Molteau. Trevor proceeds to show photos he had taken of the other legendary birds, Zapdos and Articuno, and continues to ramble on about other photos of other rare Pokémon which leaves the others dumbfounded. Afterwards, Ash and the group decide to help Trevor in finding Moltres. Overhearing the conversation, Team Rocket set their sights on catching Moltres for the Boss.

As the group walk up Mt. Molteau, Trevor shows them an obscured photo of Moltres on top of a big rock, exclaiming they also must find the big rock to find Moltres. Clemont interjects and pulls out his device he calls "Rock Searcher Mark 1". Clemont inputs the photo’s landscape into the device’s memory, so that the device can find the same rock. The device shudders and moves towards a rock, which it scans and determines as a wrong match. It continues on moving and finding no correct matches. Meanwhile, as the group is distracted by Trevor's photo taking, Team Rocket run past the group and follow Clemont’s device. As Team Rocket locate the device, the device happens to come across a rock of the correct match and rings out a bell. Jessie, frustrated, hits the device which explodes. Team Rocket run away as the group approaches, as Clemont cries over another failed invention. The device then malfunctions and chases the group, eventually falling into the volcano's magma.

Team Rocket then interrupts by grabbing and capturing Pikachu in a capsule. Ash calls out Fletchinder while Jessie and James send out Gourgeist and Inkay respectively. Fletchinder dodges a pair of Shadow Ball and Psybeam attacks. Trevor comments on Gourgeist's rare size and takes photos of her, only to be stopped by Serena. He switches his attention to the battle at hand and has Charmeleon attack with Flamethrower, which is deflected by Inkay’s Psybeam. Gourgeist proceeds to attack with Shadow Ball and Inkay with Psybeam, which Fletchinder again dodges. Jessie and James continue the same attacks, which Fletchinder evades, but the attacks knock a boulder into the volcanic crater.

At this, a roar comes out of the volcano and Moltres emerges from the boiling magma. Trevor is impressed by its appearance, spouting several facts about Moltres before taking some photos. Moltres sets its eyes on Team Rocket, which they attack Moltres with Shadow Ball and Psybeam. Moltres retaliates with Flamethrower, causing them to blast off, as Pikachu falls out of their grasp. Fletchinder uses Steel Wing on Pikachu's capsule to release Pikachu.

Moltres now attacks Ash and the group, thinking that they are enemies. Ash takes out Frogadier, and commands it to use Water Pulse, but the move evaporates from the intense heat before hitting Moltres. Charmeleon then attacks Moltres with Flamethrower. Moltres attacks back with Flamethrower, which Fletchinder dodges. Moltres attacks Fletchinder again, this time hitting Fletchinder and causing it to fall, injured. Ash attempts to go over to help Fletchinder, but Trevor and his Pokémon stop him. Hearing Ash telling his Pokémon that he is coming, Moltres turns its attention towards him and attacks the group, but Fletchinder races to intervene, and blocks the attack, while evolving into Talonflame at the same time. Talonflame attacks Moltres with its newly learned Brave Bird. Moltres continues to retaliate with Flamethrower, and Ash commands Talonflame to attack with Brave Bird again. Moltres launches a Fire Blast, which hits Talonflame, causing it to fall, tumbling towards the magma. Ash leaps into the crater to catch Talonflame, and his descent is just stopped by Frogadier's frubbles made into a rope. Ash's friends are relieved he is fine, though they scold him for being reckless. Moltres has a change of heart, deciding the group are not enemies and flies off.

As the group walks down the mountain, Trevor finally views his photo of Moltres and is impressed with the result. Ash remarks that he and his Pokémon have a lot of things to do, and Trevor decides to take a photo of Ash and his Pokémon to commemorate the adventure.

Major events

Ash facing Trevor
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Debuts

Pokémon debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon Quiz

Pokémon

Who's That Pokémon?

Who's That Pokémon?: Charmeleon (US and international)
Pokémon Quiz: Moltres (Japan)

Trivia

The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode

Errors

Talonflame without the yellow mark on its right eye
  • In the dub, when Pikachu and Dedenne are excited after seeing Trevor's Charmeleon, Dedenne's mouth moves but no sound comes out.
  • After Talonflame's evolution, Frogadier is seen in the background with white-colored arms instead of blue.
  • When Ash grabs his Talonflame while falling down into a volcano together, the yellow mark on Talonflame's right eye is missing.

Dub edits

In other languages



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