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JN111

2022-12-09T09:46:02Z

AlolanRanger:

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN110 |
prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
nextcode=JN112 |
nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=JN111 |
altepcode=EP1196 |
colorscheme=Galar |
title_en=The Homecoming Crown! |
title_ja=モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会 |
title_ja_trans=Mohn and Lilie, Snowfield Reunion |
broadcast_jp=May 20, 2022 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op=[[With You]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Supereffective Type|バツグンタイプ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=松井亜弥 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=冨安大貴 |
directorn=1 |
director=牧野吉高 |
artn=3 |
art=伊藤京子 |
art2=山崎玲愛 |
art3=倉員千晶 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=JN111-JN120 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|111}}
* {{BMGf|292963|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|293092|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|294827|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Homecoming Crown!''' (Japanese: '''モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会''' ''Mohn and {{tt|Lilie|Lillie}}, {{tt|Snowfield|Tundra}} Reunion'') is the 111th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,196th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 20, 2022, and in Canada on October 29, 2022.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Information regarding the sighting of an unknown Pokémon at [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]] has reached the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where [[Professor Cerise]] informs {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] of this. They invite [[Chloe]] to come along to investigate, which she gladly agrees to do. Meanwhile, a ship is sailing through ice-filled waters as Ash's [[Alola]]n {{ashcl|classmate}} {{an|Lillie}}, her brother {{an|Gladion}}, and her mother {{an|Lusamine}} continue their search for her father and Lusamine's husband, [[Mohn]]. Lillie's piano playing is interrupted when {{p|Magearna}} once again releases a beam of light towards Mohn's location, which Gladion realizes is the same location his calculations had pointed towards: the Crown Tundra.

Arriving in the small town of [[Freezington]] in the Crown Tundra, Ash, Goh, and Chloe interview the local mayor for information about the unknown Pokémon he saw. However, the mayor is unable to tell anything but that the Pokémon was white and yellow, as he sighted it in the middle of a blizzard. As they speak, another sudden blizzard appears outside, so the mayor invites the three to spend the night here before continuing on, an offer which they accept. Lillie's family is also caught up in the blizzard and decides to camp out for the night, using an inflatable tent made by the [[Aether Foundation]] as shelter.

In the morning, once the weather has cleared up, Magearna points their way towards a nearby house. Eager to see her father again, Lillie rushes there ahead of the others. When she reaches the house, she calls out to see if anyone's home. She starts hearing piano music coming from inside, but before she can investigate it, the front door opens to reveal a man whom Lillie immediately recognizes as Mohn. Overjoyed, she hugs him and tells him that she's his daughter, realizing that he last saw her when she was still a baby. The rest of the family reaches the house, and {{TP|Gladion|Zoroark}} happily nuzzles its former {{pkmn|Trainer}}. The family is surprised, however, when Mohn not only fails to recognize his wife, children, and partner, but is also surprised by them knowing his name, causing Lusamine to almost faint from shock. They explain the reason behind their search, and Mohn, understanding they've come a long way to get here, invites them inside for some tea.

Inside the dimly lit house, Lusamine and her children come to understand that Mohn has amnesia. Just as Mohn serves the family some tea and the Pokémon some food, piano music starts sounding from a different room. To the family's shock, Mohn reveals that the music is being played by his daughter, who, by coincidence, is also named Lillie. Mohn takes everyone to see her, but when they enter the piano room, Lillie's family immediately notices that the thing playing the piano is not a [[human]], but a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}}. Gladion almost has Zoroark attack it, but is stopped by Lusamine as the Nihilego floats away and turns invisible. Mohn apologizes, saying that his "daughter" is shy, and leaves to brew some more tea. Left alone with her children, Lusamine explains that she stopped the attack because Mohn views the Nihilego as his daughter, so attacking it wouldn't be a good idea. She goes back to talk with Mohn, while her children start searching the house for clues. Meanwhile, [[Ash's Pikachu]] catches a familiar scent and starts leading Ash, Goh, and Chloe towards Mohn's house.

Lillie starts her search from the piano room, with Nihilego reappearing behind her without her noticing. She opens the dirty windows to get some light into the room and starts going through a drawer. Gladion, meanwhile, finds out that mirrors around the house seem to have been removed from where they should be. Inside the drawer, Lillie finds Mohn's old Aether Foundation uniform and a mirror, from which she notices the Nihilego behind her, about to attack her with {{m|Venoshock}}. Just before the Venoshock can go off, Ash's Pikachu jumps in through the open window and uses {{m|Iron Tail}}, forcing the [[Ultra Beast]] to dodge and disappear again. Lillie is surprised to see Ash again, as is Gladion as he enters the room. Goh, meanwhile, [[JN037|recognizes Lillie's name]] and tells Chloe about her while Lillie shows her brother what she's found.

Meanwhile, Lusamine shows Mohn a family portrait of them together, but he fails to see any similarities between himself and the man in the photo, leaving Lusamine heartbroken. She tries to tell Mohn that his "daughter" is actually an Ultra Beast, but before she can finish her sentence, Nihilego appears and tries to use Venoshock on her, only to be narrowly saved by Gladion as Zoroark pins Nihilego down. It tries to disappear, but is stopped by Lillie coming in and thanking it for rescuing her father. Ash, Goh, and Chloe also enter the room, bringing with them the mirror and the uniform that Lillie found in the piano room. Gladion, Lillie, and Lusamine explain to Mohn that he was once caught in an accident involving [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, which caused him to disappear into another world, where Nihilego found him and brought him back to his own {{pkmn|world}}, except instead of returning to Alola, they wound up at the Crown Tundra, and have been living in this house ever since, as father and daughter.

This conversation makes Nihilego remember how it had witnessed Mohn falling into [[Ultra Deep Sea]], where it had caught him and seen his memories. Barely conscious, Mohn had only been able to say the name of his daughter. Noticing another wormhole, Nihilego had brought Mohn back to his own world and sought shelter in an abandoned house, where it had used its powers to make him see it as Lillie. Gladion theorizes that Nihilego had been happy living with Mohn and had dirtied the windows and removed all the mirrors in the house to prevent Mohn from seeing his own reflection and having his memories return to him. Lillie understands that Nihilego cherishes Mohn, explaining why it had hidden the mirror and Mohn's uniform, as it had feared that Mohn regaining his memories would prevent them from living together.

Gladion presents the mirror to Mohn, who, upon seeing his reflection for the first time in years, instantly remembers everything, including his life with "Lillie", whom he now sees as the Nihilego that "she" was all along. He addresses each of his family members by name, reducing Lusamine to a sobbing mess as her husband finally remembers her name, and the entire family shares a group hug, with Mohn expressing his surprise at seeing Magearna moving again. Nihilego turns away and starts to leave, but Lillie grabs it and asks for it to stay. Mohn agrees, as it's thanks to it that he's been able to reunite with his family, but that doesn't mean they can't continue to live together. Gladion and Lusamine wholeheartedly agree to this as well, and so, with the whole family holding out a [[Beast Ball]] together, the "other {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}" lets itself be {{pkmn2|caught}} and officially joins the family. Chloe celebrates the occasion by taking a group [[photography|photo]] of the newly reunited and expanded family with her [[Rotom Phone]].

==Major events==

[[File:Gladion Lillie Family JN.png|thumb|220px|Lillie's reunited family]]
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] visit [[Galar]] again, while {{an|Lillie}} visits the [[region]] for the first time.
* Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} are reunited with their father, [[Mohn]], with Ash and Goh meeting him for the first time.
* Ash reunites with Lillie and meets Gladion and {{an|Lusamine}} again, while Goh meets them for the first time.
* Lillie meets Chloe for the first time.
* Lillie's family {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}} [[nickname]]d "{{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}", which Gladion takes under his care.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Mohn]] (in person)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Chloe]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Mohn]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* Mayor of [[Freezington]]

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Snowy]]; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{OP|Gladion|Zoroark}})
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s; {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}; {{Shiny}}; new)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{Shiny}}; {{DL|Lillie (anime)|Magearna|anime}})

==Trivia==

* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in Australia on October 18, 2022, 11 days before the episode aired in Canada.
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the [[series]] logo on the screen before and after the commercial break.
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] read the title card for this episode.
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Mohn]] in person, as his previous appearances were either in flashbacks, illusions, or photos.
* This episode marks the first time an [[Ultra Beast]] has appeared outside of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
* As of this episode, Goh has met all of {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}}.
* Scenes from ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', ''[[SM050|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', and ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]'' are reused as flashbacks in this episode.
* This episode marks the first time one of Ash's main [[rival]]s other than {{Gary}} has appeared outside of the [[series]] they debuted in, not counting flashbacks.
* Ash, Chloe, Goh, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN112|next episode]].
* The English [[dub]] episode title is a play on the term "homecoming queen".

===Errors===
* Ash's [[bag|backpack]] is missing in a few shots following his entrance into Mohn's house.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting the [[Crown Tundra]]'s name is edited out.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=D5598C|bordercolor=00A1E9
|zh_cmn={{tt|莫恩與莉莉艾，雪原的重逢|Mohn and Lillie, The Tundra Reunion}}
}}
{{-}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN110 |
prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
nextcode=JN112 |
nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:1196}}
[[Category:Pokémon Journeys: The Series episodes|111]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Daiki Tomiyasu]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yoshitaka Makino]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Kyōko Itō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Rei Yamazaki]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Chiaki Kurakazu]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Lillie]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Gladion]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an Ultra Beast appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes which aired in Canada before the United States]]

[[de:Mohn to Lilie, Setsugen no Saikai]]
[[es:EP1200]]
[[fr:LV111]]
[[it:PM111]]
[[ja:新無印編第111話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第111集]]

JN111

2022-12-09T09:40:59Z

AlolanRanger: /* Trivia */not word mentioned above this you revision

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN110 |
prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
nextcode=JN112 |
nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=JN111 |
altepcode=EP1196 |
colorscheme=Galar |
title_en=The Homecoming Crown! |
title_ja=モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会 |
title_ja_trans=Mohn and Lilie, Snowfield Reunion |
broadcast_jp=May 20, 2022 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op=[[With You]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Supereffective Type|バツグンタイプ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=松井亜弥 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=冨安大貴 |
directorn=1 |
director=牧野吉高 |
artn=3 |
art=伊藤京子 |
art2=山崎玲愛 |
art3=倉員千晶 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=JN111-JN120 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|111}}
* {{BMGf|292963|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|293092|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|294827|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Homecoming Crown!''' (Japanese: '''モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会''' ''Mohn and {{tt|Lilie|Lillie}}, {{tt|Snowfield|Tundra}} Reunion'') is the 111th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,196th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 20, 2022, and in Canada on October 29, 2022.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Information regarding the sighting of an unknown Pokémon at [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]] has reached the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where [[Professor Cerise]] informs {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] of this. They invite [[Chloe]] to come along to investigate, which she gladly agrees to do. Meanwhile, a ship is sailing through ice-filled waters as Ash's [[Alola]]n {{ashcl|classmate}} {{an|Lillie}}, her brother {{an|Gladion}}, and her mother {{an|Lusamine}} continue their search for her father and Lusamine's husband, [[Mohn]]. Lillie's piano playing is interrupted when {{p|Magearna}} once again releases a beam of light towards Mohn's location, which Gladion realizes is the same location his calculations had pointed towards: the Crown Tundra.

Arriving in the small town of [[Freezington]] in the Crown Tundra, Ash, Goh, and Chloe interview the local mayor for information about the unknown Pokémon he saw. However, the mayor is unable to tell anything but that the Pokémon was white and yellow, as he sighted it in the middle of a blizzard. As they speak, another sudden blizzard appears outside, so the mayor invites the three to spend the night here before continuing on, an offer which they accept. Lillie's family is also caught up in the blizzard and decides to camp out for the night, using an inflatable tent made by the [[Aether Foundation]] as shelter.

In the morning, once the weather has cleared up, Magearna points their way towards a nearby house. Eager to see her father again, Lillie rushes there ahead of the others. When she reaches the house, she calls out to see if anyone's home. She starts hearing piano music coming from inside, but before she can investigate it, the front door opens to reveal a man whom Lillie immediately recognizes as Mohn. Overjoyed, she hugs him and tells him that she's his daughter, realizing that he last saw her when she was still a baby. The rest of the family reaches the house, and {{TP|Gladion|Zoroark}} happily nuzzles its former {{pkmn|Trainer}}. The family is surprised, however, when Mohn not only fails to recognize his wife, children, and partner, but is also surprised by them knowing his name, causing Lusamine to almost faint from shock. They explain the reason behind their search, and Mohn, understanding they've come a long way to get here, invites them inside for some tea.

Inside the dimly lit house, Lusamine and her children come to understand that Mohn has amnesia. Just as Mohn serves the family some tea and the Pokémon some food, piano music starts sounding from a different room. To the family's shock, Mohn reveals that the music is being played by his daughter, who, by coincidence, is also named Lillie. Mohn takes everyone to see her, but when they enter the piano room, Lillie's family immediately notices that the thing playing the piano is not a [[human]], but a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}}. Gladion almost has Zoroark attack it, but is stopped by Lusamine as the Nihilego floats away and turns invisible. Mohn apologizes, saying that his "daughter" is shy, and leaves to brew some more tea. Left alone with her children, Lusamine explains that she stopped the attack because Mohn views the Nihilego as his daughter, so attacking it wouldn't be a good idea. She goes back to talk with Mohn, while her children start searching the house for clues. Meanwhile, [[Ash's Pikachu]] catches a familiar scent and starts leading Ash, Goh, and Chloe towards Mohn's house.

Lillie starts her search from the piano room, with Nihilego reappearing behind her without her noticing. She opens the dirty windows to get some light into the room and starts going through a drawer. Gladion, meanwhile, finds out that mirrors around the house seem to have been removed from where they should be. Inside the drawer, Lillie finds Mohn's old Aether Foundation uniform and a mirror, from which she notices the Nihilego behind her, about to attack her with {{m|Venoshock}}. Just before the Venoshock can go off, Ash's Pikachu jumps in through the open window and uses {{m|Iron Tail}}, forcing the [[Ultra Beast]] to dodge and disappear again. Lillie is surprised to see Ash again, as is Gladion as he enters the room. Goh, meanwhile, [[JN037|recognizes Lillie's name]] and tells Chloe about her while Lillie shows her brother what she's found.

Meanwhile, Lusamine shows Mohn a family portrait of them together, but he fails to see any similarities between himself and the man in the photo, leaving Lusamine heartbroken. She tries to tell Mohn that his "daughter" is actually an Ultra Beast, but before she can finish her sentence, Nihilego appears and tries to use Venoshock on her, only to be narrowly saved by Gladion as Zoroark pins Nihilego down. It tries to disappear, but is stopped by Lillie coming in and thanking it for rescuing her father. Ash, Goh, and Chloe also enter the room, bringing with them the mirror and the uniform that Lillie found in the piano room. Gladion, Lillie, and Lusamine explain to Mohn that he was once caught in an accident involving [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, which caused him to disappear into another world, where Nihilego found him and brought him back to his own {{pkmn|world}}, except instead of returning to Alola, they wound up at the Crown Tundra, and have been living in this house ever since, as father and daughter.

This conversation makes Nihilego remember how it had witnessed Mohn falling into [[Ultra Deep Sea]], where it had caught him and seen his memories. Barely conscious, Mohn had only been able to say the name of his daughter. Noticing another wormhole, Nihilego had brought Mohn back to his own world and sought shelter in an abandoned house, where it had used its powers to make him see it as Lillie. Gladion theorizes that Nihilego had been happy living with Mohn and had dirtied the windows and removed all the mirrors in the house to prevent Mohn from seeing his own reflection and having his memories return to him. Lillie understands that Nihilego cherishes Mohn, explaining why it had hidden the mirror and Mohn's uniform, as it had feared that Mohn regaining his memories would prevent them from living together.

Gladion presents the mirror to Mohn, who, upon seeing his reflection for the first time in years, instantly remembers everything, including his life with "Lillie", whom he now sees as the Nihilego that "she" was all along. He addresses each of his family members by name, reducing Lusamine to a sobbing mess as her husband finally remembers her name, and the entire family shares a group hug, with Mohn expressing his surprise at seeing Magearna moving again. Nihilego turns away and starts to leave, but Lillie grabs it and asks for it to stay. Mohn agrees, as it's thanks to it that he's been able to reunite with his family, but that doesn't mean they can't continue to live together. Gladion and Lusamine wholeheartedly agree to this as well, and so, with the whole family holding out a [[Beast Ball]] together, the "other {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}" lets itself be {{pkmn2|caught}} and officially joins the family. Chloe celebrates the occasion by taking a group [[photography|photo]] of the newly reunited and expanded family with her [[Rotom Phone]].

==Major events==

[[File:Gladion Lillie Family JN.png|thumb|220px|Lillie's reunited family]]
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] visit [[Galar]] again, while {{an|Lillie}} visits the [[region]] for the first time.
* Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} are reunited with their father, [[Mohn]], with Ash and Goh meeting him for the first time.
* Ash reunites with Lillie and meets Gladion and {{an|Lusamine}} again, while Goh meets them for the first time.
* Lillie meets Chloe for the first time.
* Lillie's family {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}} [[nickname]]d "{{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}", which Gladion takes under his care.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Mohn]] (in person)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Chloe]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Mohn]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* Mayor of [[Freezington]]

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Snowy]]; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{OP|Gladion|Zoroark}})
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s; {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}; {{Shiny}}; new)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{Shiny}}; {{DL|Lillie (anime)|Magearna|anime}})

==Trivia==

* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in Australia on October 18, 2022, 11 days before the episode aired in Canada.
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the [[series]] logo on the screen before and after the commercial break.
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] read the title card for this episode.
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Mohn]] in person, as his previous appearances were either in flashbacks, illusions, or photos.
* This episode marks the first time an [[Ultra Beast]] has appeared outside of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
* As of this episode, Goh has met all of {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}}.
* Scenes from ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', ''[[SM050|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', and ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]'' are reused as flashbacks in this episode.
* This episode marks the first time one of Ash's main [[rival]]s other than {{Gary}} has appeared outside of the [[series]] they debuted in, not counting flashbacks.
* As of this episode, ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' is the only previous {{pkmn|anime}} series from which scenes not have been featured in a flashback in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* Ash, Chloe, Goh, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN112|next episode]].
* The English [[dub]] episode title is a play on the term "homecoming queen".

===Errors===
* Ash's [[bag|backpack]] is missing in a few shots following his entrance into Mohn's house.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting the [[Crown Tundra]]'s name is edited out.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=D5598C|bordercolor=00A1E9
|zh_cmn={{tt|莫恩與莉莉艾，雪原的重逢|Mohn and Lillie, The Tundra Reunion}}
}}
{{-}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN110 |
prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
nextcode=JN112 |
nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:1196}}
[[Category:Pokémon Journeys: The Series episodes|111]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Daiki Tomiyasu]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yoshitaka Makino]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Kyōko Itō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Rei Yamazaki]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Chiaki Kurakazu]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Lillie]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Gladion]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an Ultra Beast appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes which aired in Canada before the United States]]

[[de:Mohn to Lilie, Setsugen no Saikai]]
[[es:EP1200]]
[[fr:LV111]]
[[it:PM111]]
[[ja:新無印編第111話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第111集]]

JN111

2022-12-09T09:21:33Z

AlolanRanger: /* Trivia */This is Perfectly correct

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN110 |
prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
nextcode=JN112 |
nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=JN111 |
altepcode=EP1196 |
colorscheme=Galar |
title_en=The Homecoming Crown! |
title_ja=モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会 |
title_ja_trans=Mohn and Lilie, Snowfield Reunion |
broadcast_jp=May 20, 2022 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op=[[With You]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Supereffective Type|バツグンタイプ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=松井亜弥 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=冨安大貴 |
directorn=1 |
director=牧野吉高 |
artn=3 |
art=伊藤京子 |
art2=山崎玲愛 |
art3=倉員千晶 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=JN111-JN120 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|111}}
* {{BMGf|292963|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|293092|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|294827|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Homecoming Crown!''' (Japanese: '''モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会''' ''Mohn and {{tt|Lilie|Lillie}}, {{tt|Snowfield|Tundra}} Reunion'') is the 111th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,196th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 20, 2022, and in Canada on October 29, 2022.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Information regarding the sighting of an unknown Pokémon at [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]] has reached the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where [[Professor Cerise]] informs {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] of this. They invite [[Chloe]] to come along to investigate, which she gladly agrees to do. Meanwhile, a ship is sailing through ice-filled waters as Ash's [[Alola]]n {{ashcl|classmate}} {{an|Lillie}}, her brother {{an|Gladion}}, and her mother {{an|Lusamine}} continue their search for her father and Lusamine's husband, [[Mohn]]. Lillie's piano playing is interrupted when {{p|Magearna}} once again releases a beam of light towards Mohn's location, which Gladion realizes is the same location his calculations had pointed towards: the Crown Tundra.

Arriving in the small town of [[Freezington]] in the Crown Tundra, Ash, Goh, and Chloe interview the local mayor for information about the unknown Pokémon he saw. However, the mayor is unable to tell anything but that the Pokémon was white and yellow, as he sighted it in the middle of a blizzard. As they speak, another sudden blizzard appears outside, so the mayor invites the three to spend the night here before continuing on, an offer which they accept. Lillie's family is also caught up in the blizzard and decides to camp out for the night, using an inflatable tent made by the [[Aether Foundation]] as shelter.

In the morning, once the weather has cleared up, Magearna points their way towards a nearby house. Eager to see her father again, Lillie rushes there ahead of the others. When she reaches the house, she calls out to see if anyone's home. She starts hearing piano music coming from inside, but before she can investigate it, the front door opens to reveal a man whom Lillie immediately recognizes as Mohn. Overjoyed, she hugs him and tells him that she's his daughter, realizing that he last saw her when she was still a baby. The rest of the family reaches the house, and {{TP|Gladion|Zoroark}} happily nuzzles its former {{pkmn|Trainer}}. The family is surprised, however, when Mohn not only fails to recognize his wife, children, and partner, but is also surprised by them knowing his name, causing Lusamine to almost faint from shock. They explain the reason behind their search, and Mohn, understanding they've come a long way to get here, invites them inside for some tea.

Inside the dimly lit house, Lusamine and her children come to understand that Mohn has amnesia. Just as Mohn serves the family some tea and the Pokémon some food, piano music starts sounding from a different room. To the family's shock, Mohn reveals that the music is being played by his daughter, who, by coincidence, is also named Lillie. Mohn takes everyone to see her, but when they enter the piano room, Lillie's family immediately notices that the thing playing the piano is not a [[human]], but a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}}. Gladion almost has Zoroark attack it, but is stopped by Lusamine as the Nihilego floats away and turns invisible. Mohn apologizes, saying that his "daughter" is shy, and leaves to brew some more tea. Left alone with her children, Lusamine explains that she stopped the attack because Mohn views the Nihilego as his daughter, so attacking it wouldn't be a good idea. She goes back to talk with Mohn, while her children start searching the house for clues. Meanwhile, [[Ash's Pikachu]] catches a familiar scent and starts leading Ash, Goh, and Chloe towards Mohn's house.

Lillie starts her search from the piano room, with Nihilego reappearing behind her without her noticing. She opens the dirty windows to get some light into the room and starts going through a drawer. Gladion, meanwhile, finds out that mirrors around the house seem to have been removed from where they should be. Inside the drawer, Lillie finds Mohn's old Aether Foundation uniform and a mirror, from which she notices the Nihilego behind her, about to attack her with {{m|Venoshock}}. Just before the Venoshock can go off, Ash's Pikachu jumps in through the open window and uses {{m|Iron Tail}}, forcing the [[Ultra Beast]] to dodge and disappear again. Lillie is surprised to see Ash again, as is Gladion as he enters the room. Goh, meanwhile, [[JN037|recognizes Lillie's name]] and tells Chloe about her while Lillie shows her brother what she's found.

Meanwhile, Lusamine shows Mohn a family portrait of them together, but he fails to see any similarities between himself and the man in the photo, leaving Lusamine heartbroken. She tries to tell Mohn that his "daughter" is actually an Ultra Beast, but before she can finish her sentence, Nihilego appears and tries to use Venoshock on her, only to be narrowly saved by Gladion as Zoroark pins Nihilego down. It tries to disappear, but is stopped by Lillie coming in and thanking it for rescuing her father. Ash, Goh, and Chloe also enter the room, bringing with them the mirror and the uniform that Lillie found in the piano room. Gladion, Lillie, and Lusamine explain to Mohn that he was once caught in an accident involving [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, which caused him to disappear into another world, where Nihilego found him and brought him back to his own {{pkmn|world}}, except instead of returning to Alola, they wound up at the Crown Tundra, and have been living in this house ever since, as father and daughter.

This conversation makes Nihilego remember how it had witnessed Mohn falling into [[Ultra Deep Sea]], where it had caught him and seen his memories. Barely conscious, Mohn had only been able to say the name of his daughter. Noticing another wormhole, Nihilego had brought Mohn back to his own world and sought shelter in an abandoned house, where it had used its powers to make him see it as Lillie. Gladion theorizes that Nihilego had been happy living with Mohn and had dirtied the windows and removed all the mirrors in the house to prevent Mohn from seeing his own reflection and having his memories return to him. Lillie understands that Nihilego cherishes Mohn, explaining why it had hidden the mirror and Mohn's uniform, as it had feared that Mohn regaining his memories would prevent them from living together.

Gladion presents the mirror to Mohn, who, upon seeing his reflection for the first time in years, instantly remembers everything, including his life with "Lillie", whom he now sees as the Nihilego that "she" was all along. He addresses each of his family members by name, reducing Lusamine to a sobbing mess as her husband finally remembers her name, and the entire family shares a group hug, with Mohn expressing his surprise at seeing Magearna moving again. Nihilego turns away and starts to leave, but Lillie grabs it and asks for it to stay. Mohn agrees, as it's thanks to it that he's been able to reunite with his family, but that doesn't mean they can't continue to live together. Gladion and Lusamine wholeheartedly agree to this as well, and so, with the whole family holding out a [[Beast Ball]] together, the "other {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}" lets itself be {{pkmn2|caught}} and officially joins the family. Chloe celebrates the occasion by taking a group [[photography|photo]] of the newly reunited and expanded family with her [[Rotom Phone]].

==Major events==

[[File:Gladion Lillie Family JN.png|thumb|220px|Lillie's reunited family]]
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] visit [[Galar]] again, while {{an|Lillie}} visits the [[region]] for the first time.
* Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} are reunited with their father, [[Mohn]], with Ash and Goh meeting him for the first time.
* Ash reunites with Lillie and meets Gladion and {{an|Lusamine}} again, while Goh meets them for the first time.
* Lillie meets Chloe for the first time.
* Lillie's family {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}} [[nickname]]d "{{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}", which Gladion takes under his care.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Mohn]] (in person)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Chloe]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Mohn]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* Mayor of [[Freezington]]

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Snowy]]; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{OP|Gladion|Zoroark}})
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s; {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}; {{Shiny}}; new)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{Shiny}}; {{DL|Lillie (anime)|Magearna|anime}})

==Trivia==

* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in Australia on October 18, 2022, 11 days before the episode aired in Canada.
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the [[series]] logo on the screen before and after the commercial break.
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] read the title card for this episode.
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Mohn]] in person, as his previous appearances were either in flashbacks, illusions, or photos.
* This episode marks the first time an [[Ultra Beast]] has appeared outside of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
* As of this episode, Goh has met all of {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}}.
* Scenes from ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', ''[[SM050|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', and ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]'' are reused as flashbacks in this episode.
* This episode marks the first time one of Ash's main [[rival]]s other than {{Gary}} has appeared outside of the [[series]] they debuted in, not counting flashbacks.
* As of this episode, ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' is the only previous {{pkmn|anime}} series from which any scenes not have been featured in a flashback in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* Ash, Chloe, Goh, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN112|next episode]].
* The English [[dub]] episode title is a play on the term "homecoming queen".

===Errors===
* Ash's [[bag|backpack]] is missing in a few shots following his entrance into Mohn's house.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting the [[Crown Tundra]]'s name is edited out.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=D5598C|bordercolor=00A1E9
|zh_cmn={{tt|莫恩與莉莉艾，雪原的重逢|Mohn and Lillie, The Tundra Reunion}}
}}
{{-}}
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prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
nextcode=JN112 |
nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

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[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Daiki Tomiyasu]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yoshitaka Makino]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Kyōko Itō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Rei Yamazaki]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Chiaki Kurakazu]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Lillie]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Gladion]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an Ultra Beast appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]
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[[de:Mohn to Lilie, Setsugen no Saikai]]
[[es:EP1200]]
[[fr:LV111]]
[[it:PM111]]
[[ja:新無印編第111話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第111集]]

JN111

2022-12-09T06:04:41Z

AlolanRanger: /* Trivia */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN110 |
prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
nextcode=JN112 |
nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=JN111 |
altepcode=EP1196 |
colorscheme=Galar |
title_en=The Homecoming Crown! |
title_ja=モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会 |
title_ja_trans=Mohn and Lilie, Snowfield Reunion |
broadcast_jp=May 20, 2022 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op=[[With You]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Supereffective Type|バツグンタイプ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=松井亜弥 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=冨安大貴 |
directorn=1 |
director=牧野吉高 |
artn=3 |
art=伊藤京子 |
art2=山崎玲愛 |
art3=倉員千晶 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=JN111-JN120 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|111}}
* {{BMGf|292963|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|293092|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|294827|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Homecoming Crown!''' (Japanese: '''モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会''' ''Mohn and {{tt|Lilie|Lillie}}, {{tt|Snowfield|Tundra}} Reunion'') is the 111th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,196th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 20, 2022, and in Canada on October 29, 2022.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Information regarding the sighting of an unknown Pokémon at [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]] has reached the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where [[Professor Cerise]] informs {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] of this. They invite [[Chloe]] to come along to investigate, which she gladly agrees to do. Meanwhile, a ship is sailing through ice-filled waters as Ash's [[Alola]]n {{ashcl|classmate}} {{an|Lillie}}, her brother {{an|Gladion}}, and her mother {{an|Lusamine}} continue their search for her father and Lusamine's husband, [[Mohn]]. Lillie's piano playing is interrupted when {{p|Magearna}} once again releases a beam of light towards Mohn's location, which Gladion realizes is the same location his calculations had pointed towards: the Crown Tundra.

Arriving in the small town of [[Freezington]] in the Crown Tundra, Ash, Goh, and Chloe interview the local mayor for information about the unknown Pokémon he saw. However, the mayor is unable to tell anything but that the Pokémon was white and yellow, as he sighted it in the middle of a blizzard. As they speak, another sudden blizzard appears outside, so the mayor invites the three to spend the night here before continuing on, an offer which they accept. Lillie's family is also caught up in the blizzard and decides to camp out for the night, using an inflatable tent made by the [[Aether Foundation]] as shelter.

In the morning, once the weather has cleared up, Magearna points their way towards a nearby house. Eager to see her father again, Lillie rushes there ahead of the others. When she reaches the house, she calls out to see if anyone's home. She starts hearing piano music coming from inside, but before she can investigate it, the front door opens to reveal a man whom Lillie immediately recognizes as Mohn. Overjoyed, she hugs him and tells him that she's his daughter, realizing that he last saw her when she was still a baby. The rest of the family reaches the house, and {{TP|Gladion|Zoroark}} happily nuzzles its former {{pkmn|Trainer}}. The family is surprised, however, when Mohn not only fails to recognize his wife, children, and partner, but is also surprised by them knowing his name, causing Lusamine to almost faint from shock. They explain the reason behind their search, and Mohn, understanding they've come a long way to get here, invites them inside for some tea.

Inside the dimly lit house, Lusamine and her children come to understand that Mohn has amnesia. Just as Mohn serves the family some tea and the Pokémon some food, piano music starts sounding from a different room. To the family's shock, Mohn reveals that the music is being played by his daughter, who, by coincidence, is also named Lillie. Mohn takes everyone to see her, but when they enter the piano room, Lillie's family immediately notices that the thing playing the piano is not a [[human]], but a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}}. Gladion almost has Zoroark attack it, but is stopped by Lusamine as the Nihilego floats away and turns invisible. Mohn apologizes, saying that his "daughter" is shy, and leaves to brew some more tea. Left alone with her children, Lusamine explains that she stopped the attack because Mohn views the Nihilego as his daughter, so attacking it wouldn't be a good idea. She goes back to talk with Mohn, while her children start searching the house for clues. Meanwhile, [[Ash's Pikachu]] catches a familiar scent and starts leading Ash, Goh, and Chloe towards Mohn's house.

Lillie starts her search from the piano room, with Nihilego reappearing behind her without her noticing. She opens the dirty windows to get some light into the room and starts going through a drawer. Gladion, meanwhile, finds out that mirrors around the house seem to have been removed from where they should be. Inside the drawer, Lillie finds Mohn's old Aether Foundation uniform and a mirror, from which she notices the Nihilego behind her, about to attack her with {{m|Venoshock}}. Just before the Venoshock can go off, Ash's Pikachu jumps in through the open window and uses {{m|Iron Tail}}, forcing the [[Ultra Beast]] to dodge and disappear again. Lillie is surprised to see Ash again, as is Gladion as he enters the room. Goh, meanwhile, [[JN037|recognizes Lillie's name]] and tells Chloe about her while Lillie shows her brother what she's found.

Meanwhile, Lusamine shows Mohn a family portrait of them together, but he fails to see any similarities between himself and the man in the photo, leaving Lusamine heartbroken. She tries to tell Mohn that his "daughter" is actually an Ultra Beast, but before she can finish her sentence, Nihilego appears and tries to use Venoshock on her, only to be narrowly saved by Gladion as Zoroark pins Nihilego down. It tries to disappear, but is stopped by Lillie coming in and thanking it for rescuing her father. Ash, Goh, and Chloe also enter the room, bringing with them the mirror and the uniform that Lillie found in the piano room. Gladion, Lillie, and Lusamine explain to Mohn that he was once caught in an accident involving [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, which caused him to disappear into another world, where Nihilego found him and brought him back to his own {{pkmn|world}}, except instead of returning to Alola, they wound up at the Crown Tundra, and have been living in this house ever since, as father and daughter.

This conversation makes Nihilego remember how it had witnessed Mohn falling into [[Ultra Deep Sea]], where it had caught him and seen his memories. Barely conscious, Mohn had only been able to say the name of his daughter. Noticing another wormhole, Nihilego had brought Mohn back to his own world and sought shelter in an abandoned house, where it had used its powers to make him see it as Lillie. Gladion theorizes that Nihilego had been happy living with Mohn and had dirtied the windows and removed all the mirrors in the house to prevent Mohn from seeing his own reflection and having his memories return to him. Lillie understands that Nihilego cherishes Mohn, explaining why it had hidden the mirror and Mohn's uniform, as it had feared that Mohn regaining his memories would prevent them from living together.

Gladion presents the mirror to Mohn, who, upon seeing his reflection for the first time in years, instantly remembers everything, including his life with "Lillie", whom he now sees as the Nihilego that "she" was all along. He addresses each of his family members by name, reducing Lusamine to a sobbing mess as her husband finally remembers her name, and the entire family shares a group hug, with Mohn expressing his surprise at seeing Magearna moving again. Nihilego turns away and starts to leave, but Lillie grabs it and asks for it to stay. Mohn agrees, as it's thanks to it that he's been able to reunite with his family, but that doesn't mean they can't continue to live together. Gladion and Lusamine wholeheartedly agree to this as well, and so, with the whole family holding out a [[Beast Ball]] together, the "other {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}" lets itself be {{pkmn2|caught}} and officially joins the family. Chloe celebrates the occasion by taking a group [[photography|photo]] of the newly reunited and expanded family with her [[Rotom Phone]].

==Major events==

[[File:Gladion Lillie Family JN.png|thumb|220px|Lillie's reunited family]]
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] visit [[Galar]] again, while {{an|Lillie}} visits the [[region]] for the first time.
* Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} are reunited with their father, [[Mohn]], with Ash and Goh meeting him for the first time.
* Ash reunites with Lillie and meets Gladion and {{an|Lusamine}} again, while Goh meets them for the first time.
* Lillie meets Chloe for the first time.
* Lillie's family {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}} [[nickname]]d "{{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}", which Gladion takes under his care.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Mohn]] (in person)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Chloe]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Mohn]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* Mayor of [[Freezington]]

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Snowy]]; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{OP|Gladion|Zoroark}})
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s; {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}; {{Shiny}}; new)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{Shiny}}; {{DL|Lillie (anime)|Magearna|anime}})

==Trivia==

* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in Australia on October 18, 2022, 11 days before the episode aired in Canada.
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the [[series]] logo on the screen before and after the commercial break.
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] read the title card for this episode.
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Mohn]] in person, as his previous appearances were either in flashbacks, illusions, or photos.
* This episode marks the first time an [[Ultra Beast]] has appeared outside of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
* As of this episode, Goh has met all of {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}}.
* Scenes from ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', ''[[SM050|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', and ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]'' are reused as flashbacks in this episode.
* This episode marks the first time one of Ash's main [[rival]]s other than {{Gary}} has appeared outside of the [[series]] they debuted in, not counting flashbacks.
* As of this episode, ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' is the only previous {{pkmn|anime}} series from which not any episode scenes have been featured in a flashback in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* Ash, Chloe, Goh, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN112|next episode]].
* The English [[dub]] episode title is a play on the term "homecoming queen".

===Errors===
* Ash's [[bag|backpack]] is missing in a few shots following his entrance into Mohn's house.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting the [[Crown Tundra]]'s name is edited out.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=D5598C|bordercolor=00A1E9
|zh_cmn={{tt|莫恩與莉莉艾，雪原的重逢|Mohn and Lillie, The Tundra Reunion}}
}}
{{-}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN110 |
prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
nextcode=JN112 |
nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:1196}}
[[Category:Pokémon Journeys: The Series episodes|111]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Daiki Tomiyasu]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yoshitaka Makino]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Kyōko Itō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Rei Yamazaki]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Chiaki Kurakazu]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Lillie]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Gladion]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an Ultra Beast appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes which aired in Canada before the United States]]

[[de:Mohn to Lilie, Setsugen no Saikai]]
[[es:EP1200]]
[[fr:LV111]]
[[it:PM111]]
[[ja:新無印編第111話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第111集]]

JN111

2022-12-08T21:10:19Z

AlolanRanger: /* Trivia */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN110 |
prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
nextcode=JN112 |
nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=JN111 |
altepcode=EP1196 |
colorscheme=Galar |
title_en=The Homecoming Crown! |
title_ja=モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会 |
title_ja_trans=Mohn and Lilie, Snowfield Reunion |
broadcast_jp=May 20, 2022 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op=[[With You]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Supereffective Type|バツグンタイプ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=松井亜弥 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=冨安大貴 |
directorn=1 |
director=牧野吉高 |
artn=3 |
art=伊藤京子 |
art2=山崎玲愛 |
art3=倉員千晶 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=JN111-JN120 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|111}}
* {{BMGf|292963|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|293092|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|294827|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Homecoming Crown!''' (Japanese: '''モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会''' ''Mohn and {{tt|Lilie|Lillie}}, {{tt|Snowfield|Tundra}} Reunion'') is the 111th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,196th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 20, 2022, and in Canada on October 29, 2022.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Information regarding the sighting of an unknown Pokémon at [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]] has reached the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where [[Professor Cerise]] informs {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] of this. They invite [[Chloe]] to come along to investigate, which she gladly agrees to do. Meanwhile, a ship is sailing through ice-filled waters as Ash's [[Alola]]n {{ashcl|classmate}} {{an|Lillie}}, her brother {{an|Gladion}}, and her mother {{an|Lusamine}} continue their search for her father and Lusamine's husband, [[Mohn]]. Lillie's piano playing is interrupted when {{p|Magearna}} once again releases a beam of light towards Mohn's location, which Gladion realizes is the same location his calculations had pointed towards: the Crown Tundra.

Arriving in the small town of [[Freezington]] in the Crown Tundra, Ash, Goh, and Chloe interview the local mayor for information about the unknown Pokémon he saw. However, the mayor is unable to tell anything but that the Pokémon was white and yellow, as he sighted it in the middle of a blizzard. As they speak, another sudden blizzard appears outside, so the mayor invites the three to spend the night here before continuing on, an offer which they accept. Lillie's family is also caught up in the blizzard and decides to camp out for the night, using an inflatable tent made by the [[Aether Foundation]] as shelter.

In the morning, once the weather has cleared up, Magearna points their way towards a nearby house. Eager to see her father again, Lillie rushes there ahead of the others. When she reaches the house, she calls out to see if anyone's home. She starts hearing piano music coming from inside, but before she can investigate it, the front door opens to reveal a man whom Lillie immediately recognizes as Mohn. Overjoyed, she hugs him and tells him that she's his daughter, realizing that he last saw her when she was still a baby. The rest of the family reaches the house, and {{TP|Gladion|Zoroark}} happily nuzzles its former {{pkmn|Trainer}}. The family is surprised, however, when Mohn not only fails to recognize his wife, children, and partner, but is also surprised by them knowing his name, causing Lusamine to almost faint from shock. They explain the reason behind their search, and Mohn, understanding they've come a long way to get here, invites them inside for some tea.

Inside the dimly lit house, Lusamine and her children come to understand that Mohn has amnesia. Just as Mohn serves the family some tea and the Pokémon some food, piano music starts sounding from a different room. To the family's shock, Mohn reveals that the music is being played by his daughter, who, by coincidence, is also named Lillie. Mohn takes everyone to see her, but when they enter the piano room, Lillie's family immediately notices that the thing playing the piano is not a [[human]], but a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}}. Gladion almost has Zoroark attack it, but is stopped by Lusamine as the Nihilego floats away and turns invisible. Mohn apologizes, saying that his "daughter" is shy, and leaves to brew some more tea. Left alone with her children, Lusamine explains that she stopped the attack because Mohn views the Nihilego as his daughter, so attacking it wouldn't be a good idea. She goes back to talk with Mohn, while her children start searching the house for clues. Meanwhile, [[Ash's Pikachu]] catches a familiar scent and starts leading Ash, Goh, and Chloe towards Mohn's house.

Lillie starts her search from the piano room, with Nihilego reappearing behind her without her noticing. She opens the dirty windows to get some light into the room and starts going through a drawer. Gladion, meanwhile, finds out that mirrors around the house seem to have been removed from where they should be. Inside the drawer, Lillie finds Mohn's old Aether Foundation uniform and a mirror, from which she notices the Nihilego behind her, about to attack her with {{m|Venoshock}}. Just before the Venoshock can go off, Ash's Pikachu jumps in through the open window and uses {{m|Iron Tail}}, forcing the [[Ultra Beast]] to dodge and disappear again. Lillie is surprised to see Ash again, as is Gladion as he enters the room. Goh, meanwhile, [[JN037|recognizes Lillie's name]] and tells Chloe about her while Lillie shows her brother what she's found.

Meanwhile, Lusamine shows Mohn a family portrait of them together, but he fails to see any similarities between himself and the man in the photo, leaving Lusamine heartbroken. She tries to tell Mohn that his "daughter" is actually an Ultra Beast, but before she can finish her sentence, Nihilego appears and tries to use Venoshock on her, only to be narrowly saved by Gladion as Zoroark pins Nihilego down. It tries to disappear, but is stopped by Lillie coming in and thanking it for rescuing her father. Ash, Goh, and Chloe also enter the room, bringing with them the mirror and the uniform that Lillie found in the piano room. Gladion, Lillie, and Lusamine explain to Mohn that he was once caught in an accident involving [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, which caused him to disappear into another world, where Nihilego found him and brought him back to his own {{pkmn|world}}, except instead of returning to Alola, they wound up at the Crown Tundra, and have been living in this house ever since, as father and daughter.

This conversation makes Nihilego remember how it had witnessed Mohn falling into [[Ultra Deep Sea]], where it had caught him and seen his memories. Barely conscious, Mohn had only been able to say the name of his daughter. Noticing another wormhole, Nihilego had brought Mohn back to his own world and sought shelter in an abandoned house, where it had used its powers to make him see it as Lillie. Gladion theorizes that Nihilego had been happy living with Mohn and had dirtied the windows and removed all the mirrors in the house to prevent Mohn from seeing his own reflection and having his memories return to him. Lillie understands that Nihilego cherishes Mohn, explaining why it had hidden the mirror and Mohn's uniform, as it had feared that Mohn regaining his memories would prevent them from living together.

Gladion presents the mirror to Mohn, who, upon seeing his reflection for the first time in years, instantly remembers everything, including his life with "Lillie", whom he now sees as the Nihilego that "she" was all along. He addresses each of his family members by name, reducing Lusamine to a sobbing mess as her husband finally remembers her name, and the entire family shares a group hug, with Mohn expressing his surprise at seeing Magearna moving again. Nihilego turns away and starts to leave, but Lillie grabs it and asks for it to stay. Mohn agrees, as it's thanks to it that he's been able to reunite with his family, but that doesn't mean they can't continue to live together. Gladion and Lusamine wholeheartedly agree to this as well, and so, with the whole family holding out a [[Beast Ball]] together, the "other {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}" lets itself be {{pkmn2|caught}} and officially joins the family. Chloe celebrates the occasion by taking a group [[photography|photo]] of the newly reunited and expanded family with her [[Rotom Phone]].

==Major events==

[[File:Gladion Lillie Family JN.png|thumb|220px|Lillie's reunited family]]
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] visit [[Galar]] again, while {{an|Lillie}} visits the [[region]] for the first time.
* Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} are reunited with their father, [[Mohn]], with Ash and Goh meeting him for the first time.
* Ash reunites with Lillie and meets Gladion and {{an|Lusamine}} again, while Goh meets them for the first time.
* Lillie meets Chloe for the first time.
* Lillie's family {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}} [[nickname]]d "{{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}", which Gladion takes under his care.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Mohn]] (in person)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Chloe]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Mohn]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* Mayor of [[Freezington]]

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Snowy]]; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{OP|Gladion|Zoroark}})
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s; {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}; {{Shiny}}; new)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{Shiny}}; {{DL|Lillie (anime)|Magearna|anime}})

==Trivia==

* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in Australia on October 18, 2022, 11 days before the episode aired in Canada.
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the [[series]] logo on the screen before and after the commercial break.
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] read the title card for this episode.
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Mohn]] in person, as his previous appearances were either in flashbacks, illusions, or photos.
* This episode marks the first time an [[Ultra Beast]] has appeared outside of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
* As of this episode, Goh has met all of {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}}.
* Scenes from ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', ''[[SM050|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', and ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]'' are reused as flashbacks in this episode.
* This episode marks the first time one of Ash's main [[rival]]s other than {{Gary}} has appeared outside of the [[series]] they debuted in, not counting flashbacks.
* As of this episode, ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' is the only previous {{pkmn|anime}} series from which not any scenes have been featured in a flashback in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* Ash, Chloe, Goh, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN112|next episode]].
* The English [[dub]] episode title is a play on the term "homecoming queen".

===Errors===
* Ash's [[bag|backpack]] is missing in a few shots following his entrance into Mohn's house.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting the [[Crown Tundra]]'s name is edited out.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=D5598C|bordercolor=00A1E9
|zh_cmn={{tt|莫恩與莉莉艾，雪原的重逢|Mohn and Lillie, The Tundra Reunion}}
}}
{{-}}
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prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
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nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

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[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Daiki Tomiyasu]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yoshitaka Makino]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Kyōko Itō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Rei Yamazaki]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Chiaki Kurakazu]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Lillie]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Gladion]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an Ultra Beast appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes which aired in Canada before the United States]]

[[de:Mohn to Lilie, Setsugen no Saikai]]
[[es:EP1200]]
[[fr:LV111]]
[[it:PM111]]
[[ja:新無印編第111話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第111集]]

JN111

2022-12-08T10:33:25Z

AlolanRanger: /* Trivia */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN110 |
prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
nextcode=JN112 |
nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=JN111 |
altepcode=EP1196 |
colorscheme=Galar |
title_en=The Homecoming Crown! |
title_ja=モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会 |
title_ja_trans=Mohn and Lilie, Snowfield Reunion |
broadcast_jp=May 20, 2022 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op=[[With You]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Supereffective Type|バツグンタイプ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=松井亜弥 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=冨安大貴 |
directorn=1 |
director=牧野吉高 |
artn=3 |
art=伊藤京子 |
art2=山崎玲愛 |
art3=倉員千晶 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=JN111-JN120 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|111}}
* {{BMGf|292963|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|293092|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|294827|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Homecoming Crown!''' (Japanese: '''モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会''' ''Mohn and {{tt|Lilie|Lillie}}, {{tt|Snowfield|Tundra}} Reunion'') is the 111th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,196th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 20, 2022, and in Canada on October 29, 2022.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Information regarding the sighting of an unknown Pokémon at [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]] has reached the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where [[Professor Cerise]] informs {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] of this. They invite [[Chloe]] to come along to investigate, which she gladly agrees to do. Meanwhile, a ship is sailing through ice-filled waters as Ash's [[Alola]]n {{ashcl|classmate}} {{an|Lillie}}, her brother {{an|Gladion}}, and her mother {{an|Lusamine}} continue their search for her father and Lusamine's husband, [[Mohn]]. Lillie's piano playing is interrupted when {{p|Magearna}} once again releases a beam of light towards Mohn's location, which Gladion realizes is the same location his calculations had pointed towards: the Crown Tundra.

Arriving in the small town of [[Freezington]] in the Crown Tundra, Ash, Goh, and Chloe interview the local mayor for information about the unknown Pokémon he saw. However, the mayor is unable to tell anything but that the Pokémon was white and yellow, as he sighted it in the middle of a blizzard. As they speak, another sudden blizzard appears outside, so the mayor invites the three to spend the night here before continuing on, an offer which they accept. Lillie's family is also caught up in the blizzard and decides to camp out for the night, using an inflatable tent made by the [[Aether Foundation]] as shelter.

In the morning, once the weather has cleared up, Magearna points their way towards a nearby house. Eager to see her father again, Lillie rushes there ahead of the others. When she reaches the house, she calls out to see if anyone's home. She starts hearing piano music coming from inside, but before she can investigate it, the front door opens to reveal a man whom Lillie immediately recognizes as Mohn. Overjoyed, she hugs him and tells him that she's his daughter, realizing that he last saw her when she was still a baby. The rest of the family reaches the house, and {{TP|Gladion|Zoroark}} happily nuzzles its former {{pkmn|Trainer}}. The family is surprised, however, when Mohn not only fails to recognize his wife, children, and partner, but is also surprised by them knowing his name, causing Lusamine to almost faint from shock. They explain the reason behind their search, and Mohn, understanding they've come a long way to get here, invites them inside for some tea.

Inside the dimly lit house, Lusamine and her children come to understand that Mohn has amnesia. Just as Mohn serves the family some tea and the Pokémon some food, piano music starts sounding from a different room. To the family's shock, Mohn reveals that the music is being played by his daughter, who, by coincidence, is also named Lillie. Mohn takes everyone to see her, but when they enter the piano room, Lillie's family immediately notices that the thing playing the piano is not a [[human]], but a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}}. Gladion almost has Zoroark attack it, but is stopped by Lusamine as the Nihilego floats away and turns invisible. Mohn apologizes, saying that his "daughter" is shy, and leaves to brew some more tea. Left alone with her children, Lusamine explains that she stopped the attack because Mohn views the Nihilego as his daughter, so attacking it wouldn't be a good idea. She goes back to talk with Mohn, while her children start searching the house for clues. Meanwhile, [[Ash's Pikachu]] catches a familiar scent and starts leading Ash, Goh, and Chloe towards Mohn's house.

Lillie starts her search from the piano room, with Nihilego reappearing behind her without her noticing. She opens the dirty windows to get some light into the room and starts going through a drawer. Gladion, meanwhile, finds out that mirrors around the house seem to have been removed from where they should be. Inside the drawer, Lillie finds Mohn's old Aether Foundation uniform and a mirror, from which she notices the Nihilego behind her, about to attack her with {{m|Venoshock}}. Just before the Venoshock can go off, Ash's Pikachu jumps in through the open window and uses {{m|Iron Tail}}, forcing the [[Ultra Beast]] to dodge and disappear again. Lillie is surprised to see Ash again, as is Gladion as he enters the room. Goh, meanwhile, [[JN037|recognizes Lillie's name]] and tells Chloe about her while Lillie shows her brother what she's found.

Meanwhile, Lusamine shows Mohn a family portrait of them together, but he fails to see any similarities between himself and the man in the photo, leaving Lusamine heartbroken. She tries to tell Mohn that his "daughter" is actually an Ultra Beast, but before she can finish her sentence, Nihilego appears and tries to use Venoshock on her, only to be narrowly saved by Gladion as Zoroark pins Nihilego down. It tries to disappear, but is stopped by Lillie coming in and thanking it for rescuing her father. Ash, Goh, and Chloe also enter the room, bringing with them the mirror and the uniform that Lillie found in the piano room. Gladion, Lillie, and Lusamine explain to Mohn that he was once caught in an accident involving [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, which caused him to disappear into another world, where Nihilego found him and brought him back to his own {{pkmn|world}}, except instead of returning to Alola, they wound up at the Crown Tundra, and have been living in this house ever since, as father and daughter.

This conversation makes Nihilego remember how it had witnessed Mohn falling into [[Ultra Deep Sea]], where it had caught him and seen his memories. Barely conscious, Mohn had only been able to say the name of his daughter. Noticing another wormhole, Nihilego had brought Mohn back to his own world and sought shelter in an abandoned house, where it had used its powers to make him see it as Lillie. Gladion theorizes that Nihilego had been happy living with Mohn and had dirtied the windows and removed all the mirrors in the house to prevent Mohn from seeing his own reflection and having his memories return to him. Lillie understands that Nihilego cherishes Mohn, explaining why it had hidden the mirror and Mohn's uniform, as it had feared that Mohn regaining his memories would prevent them from living together.

Gladion presents the mirror to Mohn, who, upon seeing his reflection for the first time in years, instantly remembers everything, including his life with "Lillie", whom he now sees as the Nihilego that "she" was all along. He addresses each of his family members by name, reducing Lusamine to a sobbing mess as her husband finally remembers her name, and the entire family shares a group hug, with Mohn expressing his surprise at seeing Magearna moving again. Nihilego turns away and starts to leave, but Lillie grabs it and asks for it to stay. Mohn agrees, as it's thanks to it that he's been able to reunite with his family, but that doesn't mean they can't continue to live together. Gladion and Lusamine wholeheartedly agree to this as well, and so, with the whole family holding out a [[Beast Ball]] together, the "other {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}" lets itself be {{pkmn2|caught}} and officially joins the family. Chloe celebrates the occasion by taking a group [[photography|photo]] of the newly reunited and expanded family with her [[Rotom Phone]].

==Major events==

[[File:Gladion Lillie Family JN.png|thumb|220px|Lillie's reunited family]]
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] visit [[Galar]] again, while {{an|Lillie}} visits the [[region]] for the first time.
* Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} are reunited with their father, [[Mohn]], with Ash and Goh meeting him for the first time.
* Ash reunites with Lillie and meets Gladion and {{an|Lusamine}} again, while Goh meets them for the first time.
* Lillie meets Chloe for the first time.
* Lillie's family {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}} [[nickname]]d "{{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}", which Gladion takes under his care.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Mohn]] (in person)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Chloe]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Mohn]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* Mayor of [[Freezington]]

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Snowy]]; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{OP|Gladion|Zoroark}})
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s; {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}; {{Shiny}}; new)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{Shiny}}; {{DL|Lillie (anime)|Magearna|anime}})

==Trivia==

* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in Australia on October 18, 2022, 11 days before the episode aired in Canada.
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the [[series]] logo on the screen before and after the commercial break.
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] read the title card for this episode.
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Mohn]] in person, as his previous appearances were either in flashbacks, illusions, or photos.
* This episode marks the first time an [[Ultra Beast]] has appeared outside of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
* As of this episode, Goh has met all of {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}}.
* Scenes from ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', ''[[SM050|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', and ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]'' are reused as flashbacks in this episode.
* This episode marks the first time one of Ash's main [[rival]]s other than {{Gary}} has appeared outside of the [[series]] they debuted in, not counting flashbacks.
* As of this episode, ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' is the only previous {{pkmn|anime}} series that episodes scenes hasn't been featured in a flashback in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* Ash, Chloe, Goh, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN112|next episode]].
* The English [[dub]] episode title is a play on the term "homecoming queen".

===Errors===
* Ash's [[bag|backpack]] is missing in a few shots following his entrance into Mohn's house.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting the [[Crown Tundra]]'s name is edited out.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=D5598C|bordercolor=00A1E9
|zh_cmn={{tt|莫恩與莉莉艾，雪原的重逢|Mohn and Lillie, The Tundra Reunion}}
}}
{{-}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN110 |
prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
nextcode=JN112 |
nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:1196}}
[[Category:Pokémon Journeys: The Series episodes|111]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Daiki Tomiyasu]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yoshitaka Makino]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Kyōko Itō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Rei Yamazaki]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Chiaki Kurakazu]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Lillie]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Gladion]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an Ultra Beast appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes which aired in Canada before the United States]]

[[de:Mohn to Lilie, Setsugen no Saikai]]
[[es:EP1200]]
[[fr:LV111]]
[[it:PM111]]
[[ja:新無印編第111話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第111集]]

Nickname

2022-12-08T08:57:00Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series */

[[File:Nickname.png|frame|A {{p|Bulbasaur}} being nicknamed "Bulbagarden" in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]]]
A '''nickname''' (Japanese: '''ニックネーム''' ''nickname'') is a name given to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} by its Trainer.

In addition to the games, nicknamed Pokémon have also been shown in the [[Pokémon anime]] and several {{pkmn|manga}} series.

==In the games==
===Setting nicknames===
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In all [[core series]] games except [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], the player is given the option to nickname their Pokémon immediately after obtaining them: upon catching a Pokémon, receiving a Pokémon as a gift from an NPC, or hatching a Pokémon from an {{pkmn|Egg}}. In [[Generation VIII]] and [[Generation IX|IX]], the player can disable being prompted to nickname Pokémon in the settings menu.

If the player is a Pokémon's [[Original Trainer]], they can change or give it a nickname at the [[Name Rater]]. The game checks the Original Trainer name, gender (Generation V onward), [[Trainer ID number]], and [[Secret ID]] (Generation III onward)—except in [[Generation IV]], in which only the [[Trainer ID]] is checked. In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], the Name Rater can give a nickname to any unnicknamed Pokémon, even [[outsider Pokémon]], as long as the Pokémon name is in the same language as the current Trainer's game language and it was not met in a [[fateful encounter]]; however, once an outsider Pokémon is given a nickname this way, it is now a nicknamed Pokémon, so its name cannot be changed without trading it back to its original trainer.

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!, Legends: Arceus, [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet, and Violet]], a Pokémon can be given a nickname or have its nickname changed at any time on its status screen.

In some games, the player receives a Pokémon but is only given the opportunity to set its nickname after some amount of gameplay.
* In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, the player cannot nickname their [[starter Pokémon]] when they first take it from Professor Birch's bag; instead, they are given the opportunity to give it a nickname after returning the [[Professor Birch]]'s lab.
* In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, the player cannot nickname their [[starter Pokémon]] when they first receive it; instead, they are given the opportunity to give it a nickname after showing it to [[Professor Rowan]] in [[Sandgem Town]]. In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, this is because the player initially took the Pokémon from a suitcase to defend themselves from a wild Starly.
* In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, the player cannot nickname a [[Shadow Pokémon]] when it is [[Snagging|snagged]]; instead, the player is given the opportunity to nickname the Pokémon when it is [[purification|purified]].

===Entering nicknames===
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In Generation I to V, nicknames have a maximum length of 10 characters in Western languages and 5 characters in Japanese and Korean. Starting in Generation VI, nicknames have a maximum length of 12 characters in Western languages and 6 characters in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (Generation VII onward).

These characters are in turn limited by the character palette of the game's [[Text entry in the Pokémon games|text entry]] system, which varies between game languages. The characters available have expanded over the generations: for example, numbers were not available to be added to nicknames in Generation I, while later generations allow them. Originally, Pokémon games always used a proprietary text encoding system; however, games released on the [[Nintendo Switch]] or mobile use that system's native text-entry system.

In Generation I, a name consisting of only spaces can be used. In subsequent generations, submitting such a name is treated as exiting without entering a nickname: a newly obtained Pokémon will use its species name, and a Pokémon at the [[Name Rater]] will keep its current name.

From Generation V onward, the game will recognize when a nickname contains inappropriate text, and will not allow the player to use this as a nickname. The Generation V games contain an internal [[List of censored words (Generation V)|list of censored words]] which only censors case-insensitive matches. From Generation VI onward, the game system ([[Nintendo 3DS]] or [[Nintendo Switch]]) has its own built-in profanity filter which is used instead; these filters use {{wp|regular expression}}s to censor a wide range of attempts to circumvent it. If a Pokémon transferred via [[Poké Transfer]] has a nickname that would not be permitted to be entered on the Nintendo 3DS system, the Pokémon's nickname is removed and it uses its species name instead.

In Generation V, nicknames the player enters can only contain up to 4 numeric characters. From Generation VI onward, nicknames the player enters can only contain up to 5 numeric characters. However, Pokémon transferred from previous generations can violate these limits, and their names will not be changed upon transfer.

In [[Generation V]] and {{gen|VII}}, tapping the Pokémon's sprite on the nickname screen replaces the currently entered text with the Pokémon's species name. In Generation VI, this replaces the currently entered text with the Pokémon's current nickname, or its species name if it has not been nicknamed.

===Displaying nicknames===
[[File:Gen III nickname limit.png|frame|Comparison of the same English Mewtwo in Japanese and English Generation III games]]
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In the [[Generation III]] games, a Pokémon named in a Western game traded to a Japanese game will have its name rendered in {{wp|Halfwidth and fullwidth forms|fullwidth}} characters, making it impossible to display the full name if it is longer than five characters.

In the 1.0 release of the English versions of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, the nickname flag of Japanese Pokémon is not set when they evolve, so the Pokémon's species name will be adjusted accordingly (e.g. {{p|Pichu}}'s Japanese species name is {{j|ピチュー}} and the player nicknames it {{j|ＰＩＣＨＵ}}, then trades it to an English version and evolves it, causing its name to become PIKACHU). However, since the English games still render the name in the Japanese font, an evolved Japanese Pokémon that has a name longer than five characters will cause a crash while attempting to load the [[Party|Pokémon List]] or send it out to battle (in the aforementioned case, the game will try to render it as {{j|ＰＩＫＡＣＨＵ}} instead of PIKACHU). This was fixed in the 1.1 release by adding an additional check to the name function used during [[evolution]] so that the Japanese Pokémon's name is not altered, effectively treating it as if it were a nickname. The European releases and subsequent Generation III games also have this check.

In [[Generation IV]], Pokémon with nicknames deemed "inappropriate" may show up in [[Battle Video]]s as Pokémon without a nickname (i.e. a {{p|Staraptor}} named inappropriately would have its nickname reverted to "STARAPTOR"). It is unknown if this censoring was automatic or done on a case-by-case basis by employees. From [[Generation V]] onward, there is instead a [[List of censored words (Generation V)|profanity filter]] applied when attempting to nickname Pokémon or when transporting them using [[Poké Transporter]].

===Unnicknamed Pokémon===
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Unnicknamed Pokémon use their species name in place of a nickname. The language and capitalization of this name can vary depending on the language and generation of their current game, as well as the language and generations of the game they were obtained, hatched and evolved in.

If an unnicknamed Pokémon evolves or a Pokémon is hatched without being nicknamed, its name is set to its current species name. From Generation IV to VII, it uses its species name in the language of its current game (regardless of its [[language of origin]]). In Generation VIII, its name is set to its species name in its language of origin (regardless of the language of the game it is currently in).

In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], a bug exists due to the above Generation VII behavior combined with the [[Nintendo Switch]] native text encoding. If a Pokémon whose language of origin is Japanese is traded to a Korean, Simplified Chinese, or Traditional Chinese game and then evolved, its name will turn into a number of question marks (equal to the length of its evolved Korean/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese name). This is because it is now a Japanese-language Pokémon with a Korean/Chinese name, and the two differing languages do not share typesets.<ref>https://projectpokemon.org/home/files/file/3407-birthday-2018-chansey/</ref> It is unconfirmed if other pairs of languages can cause this behavior, or if it can occur in other Generation VII games.

From Generation I to IV, unnicknamed Pokémon from Western language games have their names displayed in ALLCAPS. When transferred to Generation V, the names of unnicknamed Pokémon transferred from previous generations continue to be displayed in ALLCAPS (in contrast to unnicknamed Pokémon caught in the Generation V games, which are displayed in title case); however, if an unnicknamed Pokémon is evolved in Generation V, its new species name will always be displayed in title case (in the language of the game in which it was evolved).

When transferred via [[Poké Transporter]], unnicknamed Pokémon have their name reset to their species name in their language of origin (in title case for Western languages). Prior to Version 1.3, due to the special characters in their names not being recognized correctly, in English unnicknamed {{p|Farfetch'd}} and {{p|Mr. Mime}} were treated as nicknamed Pokémon by Poké Transporter, with their names becoming "FARFETCH D" AND "MR-MIME" respectively. Due to Poké Transporter not accounting for the fact that French Generation I and II games do not use {{wp|diacritic}}s or {{wp|Typographic ligature|ligature}}s in Pokémon species names, unnicknamed French Pokémon whose names include those characters are also treated as being nicknamed.

===Outcomes of nicknaming===
Nicknaming Pokémon rarely has any effect on gameplay, and is simply an element of customization that players are free to use or ignore. However, there are some cases where nicknames have some small effect on the game.

In {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], nicknamed Pokémon are sometimes colored differently to non-nicknamed Pokémon. This coloration is not the same as being a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. This feature has not been included in any later games.

In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, if the player has changed the nickname of a Pokémon at the Name Rater, the [[Hoenn TV]] network will sometimes report the nickname chosen. The host will always commend the player on his or her choice of name, even if the player decides to leave the Pokémon's name as it was. If the player [[Record mixing|mixes records]] with another player, the television network may report on the other player's choice of nicknames as well.

In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, there is a [[List of Medals (Black 2 and White 2)|Medal]] awarded for having nicknamed Pokémon 10 times.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, a {{DL|PokéNav Plus|BuzzNav}} program called {{DL|TV Mauville|The Name Rater Show}} tells a Pokémon's fortune based upon the first letter of its nickname. Additionally, one of the requirements for encountering {{p|Regigigas}} at [[Island Cave]] is having a nicknamed {{p|Regice}} that was caught in these games in the party.

===Nicknames used by NPCs===
Nicknamed Pokémon are very rarely used by [[Non-player character|NPC]]s in battles in the core series games. However, NPCs are often shown to have nicknamed Pokémon in other contexts.
* Trainers' Pokémon in the overworld often have nicknames.
* Pokémon used in [[Pokémon Contest]]s and [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s used by [[List of Contest opponents|NPC Coordinators]] almost always have nicknames, with the exception of [[Wallace]]'s {{p|Milotic}} in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}.
* Pokémon received from [[in-game trade]]s usually have nicknames

In {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, most NPC Trainers' Pokémon have nicknames. This may be to emphasize the {{DL|Shiny Pokémon|Pokémon Stadium|color change effect}} in that game. Team Rocket's nicknamed Pokémon have numbers in their nicknames, despite it not being possible for the player to enter digits in nicknames in this generation.

In Pokémon {{4v|Black|White}}, for some [[in-game trade]] NPCs, after trading with them the player can battle these Trainers, who use the Pokémon that the player traded them, now fully evolved. If this Pokémon was given a nickname by the player before being traded, it will keep that nickname for the battle with the player.
* In Pokémon Black and White, in [[Nacrene City]], the player can trade Lass Dye a {{p|Petilil}}{{sup/5|W}} or {{p|Cottonee}}{{sup/5|B}} for the other Pokémon. After entering the [[Hall of Fame]], the player can battle her, in a battle in which she uses the evolved form of the Pokémon that the player traded her.
* In Pokémon Black and White, in [[Driftveil City]], the player can trade Youngster Kyle a {{p|Minccino}} for a [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Basculin|Red-Striped]]{{sup/5|B}} or [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Basculin|Blue-Striped]]{{sup/5|W}} {{p|Basculin}}. After entering the [[Hall of Fame]], the player can battle him, in a battle in which he uses {{p|Cinccino}}.
* In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, in [[Accumula Town]], the player can trade Lass Diana an {{p|Excadrill}} for an {{p|Ambipom}} and a {{p|Hippowdon}} for an {{p|Alakazam}}. After each trade, the player can battle her, in which she will use the traded Pokémon.

In {{game|Platinum}}, {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, in the [[Battle Arcade]], one of the special events swaps the player's Pokémon with the opponent's Pokémon. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, the [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]]'s Mix Tournament swaps the player's Pokémon with the NPC's Pokémon. In both cases, if the player's Pokémon have nicknames, they continue to use these nicknames while controlled by an NPC, making it possible to fight an NPC using nicknamed Pokémon.

In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, [[Lillie]] carries around a {{p|Cosmog}} that she calls "[[Nebby]]". However, when the player battles it, after it has evolved into {{p|Solgaleo}}{{sup/7|SUS}} or {{p|Lunala}}{{sup/7|MUM}}, it does not have a nickname, although the player can give it one upon catching it.

===Nicknames for the player===
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In {{g|X and Y}}, the player is referred to by a nickname by {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}}, [[Shauna]], [[Tierno]], and [[Trevor]]. The player can choose from three suggestions (based on the first two characters of the player's name if playing in Japanese or the first character if playing in other languages) or enter a nickname of their own choice. For example, in English a male player named "Calem" could choose from "Li'l C", "C-Meister", "Big C", or entering their own nickname.

In the table below, <char> represents the first character of the player's name (<chars> represents the first two characters).

{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{x color}}; border: 3px solid #{{y color dark}}"
! style="background:#{{x color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{x color light}}" | Male
! style="background:#{{x color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Female
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| <chars>タロ ''<chars>-taro'' <chars>やん ''<chars>-yan'' <chars>Ｐ ''<chars>-P''
| <chars>っち ''<chars>-tchi'' <chars>ーな ''<chars>-na'' <chars>りん ''<chars>-rin''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Li'l <char> <char>-Meister Big <char>
| Li'l <char> Lady <char> <char>-kins
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| P'tit <char> Mister <char> Sieur <char>
| P'tite <char> Miss <char> Dame <char>
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Mini-<char> Monsieur <char> Lord <char>
| Mini-<char> Madame <char> Lady <char>
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Super <char> Mr. <char> Magico <char>
| Super <char> Lady <char> Magica <char>
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Peque <char> Super-<char> Mr. <char>
| Peque <char> Super-<char> Lady <char>
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| <char>군 ''<char>-gun'' <char>돌이 ''<char>-dori'' 미스터 <char> ''Mister <char>''
| <char>양 ''<char>-yang'' <char>순이 ''<char>-suni'' 스위트 <char> ''Sweet <char>''
|}

==In spin-off series==
===Pokémon Channel===
In [[Pokémon Channel]], the player has the option to nickname his or her companion, {{p|Pikachu}}, once they become familiar enough with each other.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
[[File:Dungeon Shedinja.jpg|thumb|200px|The exclusive nickname option for Shedinja]]
In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], the player has the option to name the player and their partner at the beginning of the games, the latter of which defaults to their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Later in-game the player and partner form a [[team]] which they name; this name cannot be changed in Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, but starting from Explorers of Time and Darkness can be changed at any time from the [[Main menu#Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series|main menu]].

Prior to Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, the player can name any Pokémon that joins their [[team]] upon [[recruitment]]. In Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky and Gates to Infinity, they can also name a Pokémon when it [[evolution|evolves]]; this includes the player character and partner, but only if their name is exactly the same as their species name. In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, the player and partner's names will automatically update upon evolution if their previous name was exactly the same as their species name. In both generations, {{p|Shedinja}} can be nicknamed at any time if its current name is "Shedinja", a property unique to it.

In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]], only the player and partner can be named. Their names can be changed at any time, along with their team name, from the [[Main menu#Super Mystery Dungeon|main menu]].

Other than the cases specifically mentioned, there is no way to change nicknames.

===Pokémon GO===
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Caught Pokémon can have a nickname assigned or changed on the Pokémon's summary screen by tapping its name. Nicknames can be up to twelve characters long. Nicknames are not visible to other players. Pokémon GO uses rich text entry, which allows bold tags (<code><nowiki></nowiki></code>) and italic tags (<code><nowiki></nowiki></code>) to be used; other tags supported by {{wp|Unity (game engine)|Unity}}'s rich text system are too long to enclose any text.

All text entry uses the keyboard of the device the game is played on.

==In the anime==
[[File:Lillie Snowy.png|thumb|250px|Lillie's Vulpix, who is nicknamed [[Snowy]]]]
===Main series===
As in the games, nicknaming Pokémon is optional. It is very seldom that main characters have nicknamed their Pokémon, leaving nicknaming largely unique to [[Character of the day|characters of the day]]. Often, these characters possess more than one of a species of Pokémon, and nicknaming is to provide distinction, such as in ''[[EP101|Get Along, Little Pokémon]]''. At other times, the nicknames help to drive the plot, like in ''[[EP100|Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon]]''.

The only main characters to possess a nicknamed Pokémon are [[Ash Ketchum]], {{an|Misty}}, [[James]], {{an|Lillie}}, and {{an|Lana}}, who have a {{p|Mr. Mime}} called [[Mimey]], a {{p|Luvdisc}} called [[Caserin and Luverin|Caserin]], a {{p|Growlithe}} called [[Growlie]], an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Vulpix}} called [[Snowy]], and an {{p|Eevee}} called [[Sandy]], respectively. [[Ritchie]], {{jo|Marina}}, and [[Mairin]] also nickname their Pokémon.

Nicknamed Pokémon still say their species name as their [[cry]] in the anime instead of their nickname. For example, [[Sparky]] still says "Pikachu" and variants of it.

Ash's mother {{Delia}} was the one who gave Mimey its nickname. She also gave several of Ash's [[Alola]] Pokémon nicknames in ''[[SM024|Alolan Open House!]]'' and ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]''.

A {{m|surf}}ing {{p|Pikachu}} called [[Puka]] appeared in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]''.

{{jo|Liza}}, a recurring character, nicknamed her personal {{p|Charizard}} [[Charla]].

A baby {{p|Lugia}} nicknamed {{jo|Silver}} was featured from ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]'' to ''[[EP222|A Promise is a Promise]]''.

In ''[[AG060|Delcatty Got Your Tongue]]'', [[Dr. Abby]] referred to her {{p|Delcatty}} as Johnny.

In ''[[AG112|Showdown At Linoone]]'', [[Kimmy Shoney]] owned a {{p|Linoone}} that he nicknamed Tokin.

In ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story]]'', [[Abigail]] had a {{p|Pikachu}} named Sugar who ran away, and returned as a {{p|Raichu}}.

In ''[[BW049|Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader!]]'', [[Bianca's father]] had a {{p|Darmanitan}} named Red Flash Darmanitan.

Mairin, a recurring character who traveled with [[Alain]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' [[Mega Evolution Special]]s, has a {{p|Chespin}} nicknamed [[Chespie]]. She has also nicknamed her {{p|Flabébé}} Bébé.

{{an|Bonnie}}, a travelling companion of {{Ash}}, nicknamed the Zygarde Core who traveled with {{ashfr|the group}} for a while [[Squishy]].

In ''[[XY111|Unlocking Some Respect!]]'', [[Ed]] and [[Locke]] own the right and left part of a {{p|Binacle}}, which they called Righty and Lefty.

An Alolan {{p|Persian}} nicknamed Pershie appeared in ''[[SM007|‪That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!]]'' and ''[[SM082|All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!]]'', belonging to a {{tc|Madame}}.

In ''[[SM023|Getting the Band Back Together!]]'', [[DJ Leo]] has an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Dugtrio}}, whose heads are nicknamed Jessica, Ashley, and Michael, respectively. However, the Pokémon itself is referred to as just Dugtrio.

In ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', {{an|Gladion}} was revealed to own a {{TP|Gladion|Type: Null}}, which was nicknamed {{p|Silvally}}.

In ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'', Lillie nicknamed the young {{p|Cosmog}} found by Ash [[Nebby]].

In ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', [[Acerola]] has a {{Shiny}} {{p|Mimikyu}} nicknamed Mimikins. The same episode also featured a {{p|Gengar}} nicknamed the Greedy Rapooh. It befriended Acerola at the end of the episode and later joined her [[party|team]].

In the original version of ''[[SM082|All They Want to Do is Dance Dance!]]'', Anela has an {{p|Oricorio}} nicknamed ''Dori-chan'' (ドリちゃん). In the English dub, it is simply referred to as Oricorio.

In ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]'', {{an|Lana}} nicknamed as [[Sandy]] to the {{p|Eevee}} she caught.

In ''[[JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!]]'', [[Ren]] was revealed to have a {{p|Magnemite}} nicknamed [[Francois]].

In ''[[JN020|Dreams Are Made of These!]]'', {{OBP|Oliver|JN020}} owns a {{p|Meganium}} nicknamed Stanium.

In ''[[JN042|Sword and Shield, Slumbering Weald!]]'', [[Doug and Eva|Doug]] owns a {{p|Centiskorch}} nicknamed Centy.

In ''[[JN087|Breaking the Ice!]]'', [[Regina]] owns a {{p|Glaceon}} nicknamed Mirche.

In ''[[JN098|Out of Their Elements!]]'', [[Harmony]] and {{OBP|Billy|JN098}} each own an Eevee, nicknamed Bernice and Toril, respectively. Honoka intended to evolve Bernice into {{p|Flareon}}, while Billy intended to evolve Toril into {{p|Jolteon}}, to match their respective type preferences. However, they ended up accidentally dropping their [[Evolution stone]]s on each other's Pokémon, resulting in them evolving into different forms than their respective Trainers had planned.

In ''[[JN111|The Homecoming Crown!]]'', {{an|Lillie}}'s family {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}} [[nickname]]d {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}.

===Pokémon Origins===
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', after {{OBP|Red|Origins}} chose {{TP|Red|Charmander}} as his [[starter Pokémon]], [[Professor Oak]] told him he could nickname it if he wanted to. However, Red chose to leave Charmander without a nickname, although he did consider giving it the nickname [[Sepultura]] in the Japanese version.

==In the novels==

===Pocket Monsters: The Animation===
In [[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]], it is implied at first that individual Pokémon are expected to have [[nicknames]] instead of being called by their own species, as Professor Oak says that humans are not called "Human". However, there are no known nicknamed Pokémon in the novels. [[Ash's Pikachu]] rejects all the nicknames suggested by Ash and prefers to be referred to as simply "Pikachu", and all other known Trainers such as Jessie, James, Bug Catcher, Misty, and Brock also refer to their Pokémon by their species names.

==In the manga==
Some Pokémon manga series use nicknames as a way to differentiate and individualize Pokémon characters.

===Pokémon Adventures===
At least two [[Pokédex holder]]s in each region name their Pokémon. Quite often, the Trainer will nickname his or her Pokémon with a particular pattern, such as how {{adv|Crystal}} ends most of her Pokémon's nicknames with the "ee" sound, and {{adv|Gold}} ends most of his Pokémon's names with "bo". Several other characters nickname their Pokémon as well; for example, [[Brock]]'s six {{TP|Brock|Geodude}} are each named after a number, from "Geoone" to "Geosix".

Unlike in the games, nicknames of owned Pokémon can be changed when the owner of the Pokémon is changed. Examples of this include [[Mr. Stone]]'s {{p|Castform}} being named [[Fofo]] by {{adv|Ruby}}, [[Gurkinn]]'s {{p|Gengar}} being named Garma by {{adv|X}}, and {{kal|Grace}}'s Rhyhorn being named Rhyrhy by {{adv|Y}}. Also, nicknames may be removed by the new Trainer, as {{adv|Silver}}'s Kingdra was nicknamed ''Tat-chan'' when she was under {{adv|Green}}'s ownership.

==In other languages==
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==See also==
* [[Text entry in the Pokémon games]]
* {{cat|Nicknamed Pokémon}}

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'''The Homecoming Crown!''' (Japanese: '''モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会''' ''Mohn and {{tt|Lilie|Lillie}}, {{tt|Snowfield|Tundra}} Reunion'') is the 111th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,196th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 20, 2022, and in Canada on October 29, 2022.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Information regarding the sighting of an unknown Pokémon at [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]] has reached the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where [[Professor Cerise]] informs {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] of this. They invite [[Chloe]] to come along to investigate, which she gladly agrees to do. Meanwhile, a ship is sailing through ice-filled waters as Ash's [[Alola]]n {{ashcl|classmate}} {{an|Lillie}}, her brother {{an|Gladion}}, and her mother {{an|Lusamine}} continue their search for her father and Lusamine's husband, [[Mohn]]. Lillie's piano playing is interrupted when {{p|Magearna}} once again releases a beam of light towards Mohn's location, which Gladion realizes is the same location his calculations had pointed towards: the Crown Tundra.

Arriving in the small town of [[Freezington]] in the Crown Tundra, Ash, Goh, and Chloe interview the local mayor for information about the unknown Pokémon he saw. However, the mayor is unable to tell anything but that the Pokémon was white and yellow, as he sighted it in the middle of a blizzard. As they speak, another sudden blizzard appears outside, so the mayor invites the three to spend the night here before continuing on, an offer which they accept. Lillie's family is also caught up in the blizzard and decides to camp out for the night, using an inflatable tent made by the [[Aether Foundation]] as shelter.

In the morning, once the weather has cleared up, Magearna points their way towards a nearby house. Eager to see her father again, Lillie rushes there ahead of the others. When she reaches the house, she calls out to see if anyone's home. She starts hearing piano music coming from inside, but before she can investigate it, the front door opens to reveal a man whom Lillie immediately recognizes as Mohn. Overjoyed, she hugs him and tells him that she's his daughter, realizing that he last saw her when she was still a baby. The rest of the family reaches the house, and {{TP|Gladion|Zoroark}} happily nuzzles its former {{pkmn|Trainer}}. The family is surprised, however, when Mohn not only fails to recognize his wife, children, and partner, but is also surprised by them knowing his name, causing Lusamine to almost faint from shock. They explain the reason behind their search, and Mohn, understanding they've come a long way to get here, invites them inside for some tea.

Inside the dimly lit house, Lusamine and her children come to understand that Mohn has amnesia. Just as Mohn serves the family some tea and the Pokémon some food, piano music starts sounding from a different room. To the family's shock, Mohn reveals that the music is being played by his daughter, who, by coincidence, is also named Lillie. Mohn takes everyone to see her, but when they enter the piano room, Lillie's family immediately notices that the thing playing the piano is not a [[human]], but a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}}. Gladion almost has Zoroark attack it, but is stopped by Lusamine as the Nihilego floats away and turns invisible. Mohn apologizes, saying that his "daughter" is shy, and leaves to brew some more tea. Left alone with her children, Lusamine explains that she stopped the attack because Mohn views the Nihilego as his daughter, so attacking it wouldn't be a good idea. She goes back to talk with Mohn, while her children start searching the house for clues. Meanwhile, [[Ash's Pikachu]] catches a familiar scent and starts leading Ash, Goh, and Chloe towards Mohn's house.

Lillie starts her search from the piano room, with Nihilego reappearing behind her without her noticing. She opens the dirty windows to get some light into the room and starts going through a drawer. Gladion, meanwhile, finds out that mirrors around the house seem to have been removed from where they should be. Inside the drawer, Lillie finds Mohn's old Aether Foundation uniform and a mirror, from which she notices the Nihilego behind her, about to attack her with {{m|Venoshock}}. Just before the Venoshock can go off, Ash's Pikachu jumps in through the open window and uses {{m|Iron Tail}}, forcing the [[Ultra Beast]] to dodge and disappear again. Lillie is surprised to see Ash again, as is Gladion as he enters the room. Goh, meanwhile, [[JN037|recognizes Lillie's name]] and tells Chloe about her while Lillie shows her brother what she's found.

Meanwhile, Lusamine shows Mohn a family portrait of them together, but he fails to see any similarities between himself and the man in the photo, leaving Lusamine heartbroken. She tries to tell Mohn that his "daughter" is actually an Ultra Beast, but before she can finish her sentence, Nihilego appears and tries to use Venoshock on her, only to be narrowly saved by Gladion as Zoroark pins Nihilego down. It tries to disappear, but is stopped by Lillie coming in and thanking it for rescuing her father. Ash, Goh, and Chloe also enter the room, bringing with them the mirror and the uniform that Lillie found in the piano room. Gladion, Lillie, and Lusamine explain to Mohn that he was once caught in an accident involving [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, which caused him to disappear into another world, where Nihilego found him and brought him back to his own {{pkmn|world}}, except instead of returning to Alola, they wound up at the Crown Tundra, and have been living in this house ever since, as father and daughter.

This conversation makes Nihilego remember how it had witnessed Mohn falling into [[Ultra Deep Sea]], where it had caught him and seen his memories. Barely conscious, Mohn had only been able to say the name of his daughter. Noticing another wormhole, Nihilego had brought Mohn back to his own world and sought shelter in an abandoned house, where it had used its powers to make him see it as Lillie. Gladion theorizes that Nihilego had been happy living with Mohn and had dirtied the windows and removed all the mirrors in the house to prevent Mohn from seeing his own reflection and having his memories return to him. Lillie understands that Nihilego cherishes Mohn, explaining why it had hidden the mirror and Mohn's uniform, as it had feared that Mohn regaining his memories would prevent them from living together.

Gladion presents the mirror to Mohn, who, upon seeing his reflection for the first time in years, instantly remembers everything, including his life with "Lillie", whom he now sees as the Nihilego that "she" was all along. He addresses each of his family members by name, reducing Lusamine to a sobbing mess as her husband finally remembers her name, and the entire family shares a group hug, with Mohn expressing his surprise at seeing Magearna moving again. Nihilego turns away and starts to leave, but Lillie grabs it and asks for it to stay. Mohn agrees, as it's thanks to it that he's been able to reunite with his family, but that doesn't mean they can't continue to live together. Gladion and Lusamine wholeheartedly agree to this as well, and so, with the whole family holding out a [[Beast Ball]] together, the "other {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}" lets itself be {{pkmn2|caught}} and officially joins the family. Chloe celebrates the occasion by taking a group [[photography|photo]] of the newly reunited and expanded family with her [[Rotom Phone]].

==Major events==

[[File:Gladion Lillie Family JN.png|thumb|220px|Lillie's reunited family]]
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] visit [[Galar]] again, while {{an|Lillie}} visits the [[region]] for the first time.
* Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} are reunited with their father, [[Mohn]], with Ash and Goh meeting him for the first time.
* Ash reunites with Lillie and meets Gladion and {{an|Lusamine}} again, while Goh meets them for the first time.
* Lillie meets Chloe for the first time.
* Lillie's family {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}} [[nickname]]d "{{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}", which Gladion takes under his care.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Mohn]] (in person)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Chloe]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Mohn]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* Mayor of [[Freezington]]

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Snowy]]; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{OP|Gladion|Zoroark}})
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s; {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}; {{Shiny}}; new)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{Shiny}}; {{DL|Lillie (anime)|Magearna|anime}})

==Trivia==

* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in Australia on October 18, 2022, 11 days before the episode aired in Canada.
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the series logo on the screen before and after the commercial break.
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] read the title card for this episode.
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Mohn]] in person, as his previous appearances were either in flashbacks, illusions, or photos.
* This episode marks the first time an [[Ultra Beast]] has appeared outside of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
* As of this episode, Goh has met all of {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}}.
* Scenes from ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', ''[[SM050|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', and ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]'' are reused as flashbacks in this episode.
* This episode marks the first time one of Ash's main [[rival]]s other than {{Gary}} has appeared outside of the [[series]] they debuted in, not counting flashbacks.
* As of this episode, ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' is the only previous {{pkmn|anime}} series from which has not had flashbacks scenes in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* The English [[dub]] episode title is a play on the term "homecoming queen".
* Ash, Chloe, Goh, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN112|next episode]].

===Errors===
* Ash's [[bag|backpack]] is missing in a few shots following his entrance into Mohn's house.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting the [[Crown Tundra]]'s name is edited out.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=D5598C|bordercolor=00A1E9
|zh_cmn={{tt|莫恩與莉莉艾，雪原的重逢|Mohn and Lillie, The Tundra Reunion}}
}}
{{-}}
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prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
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nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

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[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Daiki Tomiyasu]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yoshitaka Makino]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Kyōko Itō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Rei Yamazaki]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Chiaki Kurakazu]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Lillie]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Gladion]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an Ultra Beast appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]
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[[de:Mohn to Lilie, Setsugen no Saikai]]
[[es:EP1200]]
[[fr:LV111]]
[[it:PM111]]
[[ja:新無印編第111話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第111集]]

JN111

2022-12-08T05:46:33Z

AlolanRanger: /* Trivia */Flashback

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN110 |
prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
nextcode=JN112 |
nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=JN111 |
altepcode=EP1196 |
colorscheme=Galar |
title_en=The Homecoming Crown! |
title_ja=モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会 |
title_ja_trans=Mohn and Lilie, Snowfield Reunion |
broadcast_jp=May 20, 2022 |
broadcast_us= |
en_op=[[With You]] |
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |
ja_ed=[[Supereffective Type|バツグンタイプ]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=松井亜弥 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=冨安大貴 |
directorn=1 |
director=牧野吉高 |
artn=3 |
art=伊藤京子 |
art2=山崎玲愛 |
art3=倉員千晶 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=JN111-JN120 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|111}}
* {{BMGf|292963|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|293092|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|294827|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''The Homecoming Crown!''' (Japanese: '''モーンとリーリエ、雪原の再会''' ''Mohn and {{tt|Lilie|Lillie}}, {{tt|Snowfield|Tundra}} Reunion'') is the 111th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,196th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 20, 2022, and in Canada on October 29, 2022.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
Information regarding the sighting of an unknown Pokémon at [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]] has reached the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where [[Professor Cerise]] informs {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] of this. They invite [[Chloe]] to come along to investigate, which she gladly agrees to do. Meanwhile, a ship is sailing through ice-filled waters as Ash's [[Alola]]n {{ashcl|classmate}} {{an|Lillie}}, her brother {{an|Gladion}}, and her mother {{an|Lusamine}} continue their search for her father and Lusamine's husband, [[Mohn]]. Lillie's piano playing is interrupted when {{p|Magearna}} once again releases a beam of light towards Mohn's location, which Gladion realizes is the same location his calculations had pointed towards: the Crown Tundra.

Arriving in the small town of [[Freezington]] in the Crown Tundra, Ash, Goh, and Chloe interview the local mayor for information about the unknown Pokémon he saw. However, the mayor is unable to tell anything but that the Pokémon was white and yellow, as he sighted it in the middle of a blizzard. As they speak, another sudden blizzard appears outside, so the mayor invites the three to spend the night here before continuing on, an offer which they accept. Lillie's family is also caught up in the blizzard and decides to camp out for the night, using an inflatable tent made by the [[Aether Foundation]] as shelter.

In the morning, once the weather has cleared up, Magearna points their way towards a nearby house. Eager to see her father again, Lillie rushes there ahead of the others. When she reaches the house, she calls out to see if anyone's home. She starts hearing piano music coming from inside, but before she can investigate it, the front door opens to reveal a man whom Lillie immediately recognizes as Mohn. Overjoyed, she hugs him and tells him that she's his daughter, realizing that he last saw her when she was still a baby. The rest of the family reaches the house, and {{TP|Gladion|Zoroark}} happily nuzzles its former {{pkmn|Trainer}}. The family is surprised, however, when Mohn not only fails to recognize his wife, children, and partner, but is also surprised by them knowing his name, causing Lusamine to almost faint from shock. They explain the reason behind their search, and Mohn, understanding they've come a long way to get here, invites them inside for some tea.

Inside the dimly lit house, Lusamine and her children come to understand that Mohn has amnesia. Just as Mohn serves the family some tea and the Pokémon some food, piano music starts sounding from a different room. To the family's shock, Mohn reveals that the music is being played by his daughter, who, by coincidence, is also named Lillie. Mohn takes everyone to see her, but when they enter the piano room, Lillie's family immediately notices that the thing playing the piano is not a [[human]], but a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}}. Gladion almost has Zoroark attack it, but is stopped by Lusamine as the Nihilego floats away and turns invisible. Mohn apologizes, saying that his "daughter" is shy, and leaves to brew some more tea. Left alone with her children, Lusamine explains that she stopped the attack because Mohn views the Nihilego as his daughter, so attacking it wouldn't be a good idea. She goes back to talk with Mohn, while her children start searching the house for clues. Meanwhile, [[Ash's Pikachu]] catches a familiar scent and starts leading Ash, Goh, and Chloe towards Mohn's house.

Lillie starts her search from the piano room, with Nihilego reappearing behind her without her noticing. She opens the dirty windows to get some light into the room and starts going through a drawer. Gladion, meanwhile, finds out that mirrors around the house seem to have been removed from where they should be. Inside the drawer, Lillie finds Mohn's old Aether Foundation uniform and a mirror, from which she notices the Nihilego behind her, about to attack her with {{m|Venoshock}}. Just before the Venoshock can go off, Ash's Pikachu jumps in through the open window and uses {{m|Iron Tail}}, forcing the [[Ultra Beast]] to dodge and disappear again. Lillie is surprised to see Ash again, as is Gladion as he enters the room. Goh, meanwhile, [[JN037|recognizes Lillie's name]] and tells Chloe about her while Lillie shows her brother what she's found.

Meanwhile, Lusamine shows Mohn a family portrait of them together, but he fails to see any similarities between himself and the man in the photo, leaving Lusamine heartbroken. She tries to tell Mohn that his "daughter" is actually an Ultra Beast, but before she can finish her sentence, Nihilego appears and tries to use Venoshock on her, only to be narrowly saved by Gladion as Zoroark pins Nihilego down. It tries to disappear, but is stopped by Lillie coming in and thanking it for rescuing her father. Ash, Goh, and Chloe also enter the room, bringing with them the mirror and the uniform that Lillie found in the piano room. Gladion, Lillie, and Lusamine explain to Mohn that he was once caught in an accident involving [[Ultra Wormhole]]s, which caused him to disappear into another world, where Nihilego found him and brought him back to his own {{pkmn|world}}, except instead of returning to Alola, they wound up at the Crown Tundra, and have been living in this house ever since, as father and daughter.

This conversation makes Nihilego remember how it had witnessed Mohn falling into [[Ultra Deep Sea]], where it had caught him and seen his memories. Barely conscious, Mohn had only been able to say the name of his daughter. Noticing another wormhole, Nihilego had brought Mohn back to his own world and sought shelter in an abandoned house, where it had used its powers to make him see it as Lillie. Gladion theorizes that Nihilego had been happy living with Mohn and had dirtied the windows and removed all the mirrors in the house to prevent Mohn from seeing his own reflection and having his memories return to him. Lillie understands that Nihilego cherishes Mohn, explaining why it had hidden the mirror and Mohn's uniform, as it had feared that Mohn regaining his memories would prevent them from living together.

Gladion presents the mirror to Mohn, who, upon seeing his reflection for the first time in years, instantly remembers everything, including his life with "Lillie", whom he now sees as the Nihilego that "she" was all along. He addresses each of his family members by name, reducing Lusamine to a sobbing mess as her husband finally remembers her name, and the entire family shares a group hug, with Mohn expressing his surprise at seeing Magearna moving again. Nihilego turns away and starts to leave, but Lillie grabs it and asks for it to stay. Mohn agrees, as it's thanks to it that he's been able to reunite with his family, but that doesn't mean they can't continue to live together. Gladion and Lusamine wholeheartedly agree to this as well, and so, with the whole family holding out a [[Beast Ball]] together, the "other {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}" lets itself be {{pkmn2|caught}} and officially joins the family. Chloe celebrates the occasion by taking a group [[photography|photo]] of the newly reunited and expanded family with her [[Rotom Phone]].

==Major events==

[[File:Gladion Lillie Family JN.png|thumb|220px|Lillie's reunited family]]
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] visit [[Galar]] again, while {{an|Lillie}} visits the [[region]] for the first time.
* Lillie and {{an|Gladion}} are reunited with their father, [[Mohn]], with Ash and Goh meeting him for the first time.
* Ash reunites with Lillie and meets Gladion and {{an|Lusamine}} again, while Goh meets them for the first time.
* Lillie meets Chloe for the first time.
* Lillie's family {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{Shiny}} {{p|Nihilego}} [[nickname]]d "{{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}", which Gladion takes under his care.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Mohn]] (in person)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Gladion}}
* [[Chloe]]
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Mohn]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* Mayor of [[Freezington]]

===Pokémon===


* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Snowy]]; {{rf|Alolan|Form}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ({{OP|Gladion|Umbreon}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Gladion|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}})
* {{p|Silvally}} ({{OP|Gladion|Silvally}})
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{OP|Gladion|Zoroark}})
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{an|Gladion}}'s; {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Lillie}}; {{Shiny}}; new)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Nihilego}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Nihilego|anime}}; flashback)
* {{p|Magearna}} ({{Shiny}}; {{DL|Lillie (anime)|Magearna|anime}})

==Trivia==

* The English dub was released on the [[iTunes Store]] in Australia on October 18, 2022, 11 days before the episode aired in Canada.
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the series logo on the screen before and after the commercial break.
* {{Ash}}, [[Goh]], and [[Chloe]] read the title card for this episode.
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Mohn]] in person, as his previous appearances were either in flashbacks, illusions, or photos.
* This episode marks the first time an [[Ultra Beast]] has appeared outside of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''.
* As of this episode, Goh has met all of {{ashcl|Ash's classmates}}.
* Scenes from ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', ''[[SM050|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', ''[[SM116|The Secret Princess!]]'', and ''[[SM145|Dreams of the Sun and Moon!]]'' are reused as flashbacks in this episode.
* This episode marks the first time one of Ash's main [[rival]]s other than {{Gary}} has appeared outside of the [[series]] they debuted in, not counting flashbacks.
* As of this episode ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' is the only previous {{pkmn|anime}} series whose episodes scenes is not reused or reanimated as flashbacks in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* The English [[dub]] episode title is a play on the term "homecoming queen".
* Ash, Chloe, Goh, and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN112|next episode]].

===Errors===
* Ash's [[bag|backpack]] is missing in a few shots following his entrance into Mohn's house.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting the [[Crown Tundra]]'s name is edited out.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=D5598C|bordercolor=00A1E9
|zh_cmn={{tt|莫恩與莉莉艾，雪原的重逢|Mohn and Lillie, The Tundra Reunion}}
}}
{{-}}
{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=JN110 |
prevtitle=Narrowing the Chaser Chase! |
nextcode=JN112 |
nexttitle=Helping the Hometown Hero! |
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |
colorscheme=Galar}}
{{Project Anime notice}}

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[[Category:Pokémon Journeys: The Series episodes|111]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Daiki Tomiyasu]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Yoshitaka Makino]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Kyōko Itō]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Rei Yamazaki]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Chiaki Kurakazu]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Lillie]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Gladion]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Legendary Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which a Mythical Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an Ultra Beast appears]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]
[[Category:Episodes which aired in Canada before the United States]]

[[de:Mohn to Lilie, Setsugen no Saikai]]
[[es:EP1200]]
[[fr:LV111]]
[[it:PM111]]
[[ja:新無印編第111話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第111集]]

XY080

2022-12-03T14:39:58Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=XY079 |
prevtitle=A Frenzied Factory Fiasco! |
nextcode=XY081 |
nexttitle=Rotom's Wish! |
series=Pokémon the Series: XY |
colorscheme=Kalos}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=XY080 |
altepcode=EP879 |
colorscheme=Kalos|
screen=hd|
title_en=Performing with Fiery Charm!|
title_ja=テールナーとヤンチャム！！魅せろ炎のパフォーマンス！！|
title_ja_trans=Tairenar and Yancham!! A Captivating Fiery Performance!! |
broadcast_jp=July 2, 2015 |
broadcast_us=September 6, 2015{{tt|*|iTunes and Amazon}} September 12, 2015{{tt|*|Cartoon Network}} |
en_series= |
en_op=[[Be a Hero]] |
ja_op=[[Mad-Paced Getter|ゲッタバンバン]] |
ja_ed=[[Roaring All-Stars|ガオガオ・オールスター]] |
olmteam=Team Kato |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=面出明美 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=村野佑太 |
directorn=1 |
director=松田清 |
artn=1 |
art=新村杏子 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=XY071-XY080|
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|xy|080}}
* {{BMGf|176556|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|184980|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|203896|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Performing with Fiery Charm!''' (Japanese: '''テールナーとヤンチャム！！魅せろ炎のパフォーマンス！！''' ''{{tt|Tairenar|Braixen}} and {{tt|Yancham|Pancham}}!! A Captivating Fiery Performance!!)'' is the 80th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 879th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 2, 2015, in Canada on September 5, 2015, and in the United States on September 12, 2015.
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==Blurb==

Serena is ready to compete in the Dendemille Town Pokémon Showcase—and so is her rival Miette, who once challenged her to a Poké Puff baking contest! As it turns out, the Theme Performance is all about Poké Puffs, and Serena, Miette, and Jessilia (Team Rocket’s Jessie in disguise) all advance to the Freestyle Performance.

After a run-in with Jessie that leaves a noticeable tear in Serena’s costume, she’s worried that this Showcase will end like her last one. But traveling with Ash has taught Serena never to give up, so she grabs her sewing kit to make a few last-second adjustments...and ends up winning the Freestyle Performance and her first Princess Key!

==Plot==
The day before the [[Dendemille Town]] Rookie {{pkmn|Showcase}}, {{an|Serena}} admires the view of Dendemille Town at night alongside her {{TP|Serena|Braixen}} and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}, determined to win this time round. The following morning, Serena gives {{kal|Grace}} a call, revealing her intent to wear the dress she received from [[Valerie]]. The group proceeds to the arena where the Showcase is to be held, encouraging Serena, when they hear a familiar voice. The voice is revealed to belong to [[Miette]], who shows up with her {{TP|Miette|Slurpuff}} and a male {{p|Meowstic}}. Teasing Serena over her new appearance and crush on Ash, Miette confirms that she intends to compete as well. Privately, Miette also whispers to Serena that she's still intent on having a chat with Ash, flustering Serena. Ash, oblivious to this, wishes both the girls luck. Bonnie remarks on Ash's cluelessness, and that of her brother as well as Clemont is equally confused. From behind the bushes, [[Jessie]] notices the group and declares that she's going to win the Showcase. [[James]] and {{MTR}} agree that Jessie has been specially training for this occasion.
[[File:XY080 Miette VS Plusle and Minun VS Swanna.png|thumb|left|250px|Miette performing]]
Inside, [[Monsieur Pierre]] begins proceedings as {{Ash}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}} watch in the audience; at the same time, Grace, {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, {{an|Trevor}}, {{an|Aria}}, {{an|Professor Sycamore}} and his assistants are revealed to be tuning in as well. Pierre reveals that the Showcase will begin with a [[Poké Puff]] bake-off, with only one out of three in each group of participants being allowed to proceed. [[Gena]], [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] [[Santo]] and Showcase Expert [[Delilah]] will be judging. Miette is up first along with two other participants, and she wastes no time in using Slurpuff's superior senses to choose ingredients and Meowstic's {{m|Psychic}} to help in mixing. At the end of the round, the Poké Puffs are brought to the judges for Santo's {{p|Mime Jr.}}, Gena's {{p|Jigglypuff}} and Delilah's {{p|Furfrou}} to sample; Miette is declared the winner. Ash and his friends are impressed at Miette's skill, while Serena silently watches backstage, equally awed.
[[File:XY080 Psyduck VS Jessilee VS Sneasel.png|thumb|250px|Jessie performing]]
Jessie, entering as "Jessilia", is next to compete, with Meowth and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} as her assistants. Meowth confirms to Jessie that he investigated the judges' Pokémon to find out what [[flavor]]s they liked, and all they would need to do is to bake a Poké Puff that appeals to all three. Meowth succeeds in baking several somewhat lumpy Poké Puffs, but before he can begin decorating Jessie abruptly takes over, much to Meowth and Wobbuffet's horror. Sure enough, Jessie's Poké Puffs end up slathered with a pyramid of cream with a mess of toppings scattered on top. Santo is perturbed at Jessie's design sense, but both Gena and Delilah point out how much the Pokémon are enjoying how Jessie's Poké Puffs taste, and declare Jessie as the winner. As Jessie gushes happily, Serena again marvels at how tough the competition is this time.

Finally, it's Serena's turn to compete. Trying to keep a cool head, Serena assigns Pancham to mixing and Braixen to baking, recalling all the practice they've been doing with baking Poké Puffs for the group's Pokémon. By the end of the round, the judges comment that all three participants have performed excellently, making for a difficult decision. Worried, Serena shuts her eyes tightly as the spotlights move across the stage, finally landing on her much to her surprise and joy. Ash and friends are happy for Serena as their Pokémon hungrily look on at Serena's creations. Miette is likewise pleased that Serena qualified, as are the others tuning in.
[[File:XY080 Lickitung VS Serena VS Honedge.png|thumb|left|250px|Serena performing]]
Moving onto the next segment, Pierre introduces Jessie as the first competitor for the Freestyle Performance round. James cheers loudly for her, drawing the gazes of the spectators around him. With Wobbuffet and Meowth dressed as clowns, Jessie begins by swinging Meowth around before tossing him into the air, and as he lands, Wobbuffet uses {{m|Counter}} to bounce Meowth up and down. Although initially confused, the audience soon warms up to this act. For a finale Jessie flings a collection of Berries upwards, which Meowth slices into pieces, forming a trio of heart-shaped trees as they land. The audience applauds this act loudly as Ash, his friends and Serena remark on the skilled performance demonstrated. Backstage, Serena proceeds to the stage, only for Jessie to bump into her, knocking her into some props. Jessie rudely dismisses Serena, much to the anger of her Pokémon, but Serena tells them to stand down and apologizes. Jessie haughtily leaves the scene, but before Serena can get up she notices that the collision tore her dress.

Miette is next to perform, and she has Meowstic lift Slurpuff into the air with Psychic as the latter uses {{m|Cotton Spore}}, casting a circle of sparkly dust over her. Clemont comments on Miette's showmanship, to which Bonnie quickly points out Serena's skill. As the other performances go on, Serena begins to worry about her torn dress, but eventually regains her courage as she remembers Ash's own determination. She quickly manages to mend her dress by trimming the hem, running onto the stage at the last minute to begin her performance. Ash and friends cheer for her, though they also note her modified outfit. Beginning with a dance with Pancham, Serena has Pancham use {{m|Dark Pulse}} to scatter purple sparkles around them as Braixen summons pillars of fire while she dances, surrounding the three of them with flames and sparkles. Pancham follows up with {{m|Stone Edge}}, which break apart into more sparkles as Braixen leaps onto them, and the two Pokémon finish with another collision of Dark Pulse and {{m|Flamethrower}}.

With the conclusion of the Showcase, Pierre requests that the audience vote for their favorite contestant. James is first to vote for Jessie, and the judges soon follow with their votes. Ash's group cheers for Serena as their votes join the others from the audience. Unable to help herself, Serena tightly shuts her eyes again, recalling the times when she challenged her mother to a race on {{p|Skiddo}} to pursue her dream, and when she suffered her first defeat at the Coumarine Showcase. Eventually, Serena opens her eyes to see a stream of votes pouring at her; Miette and Jessie are likewise surprised. With most of the votes in her favor, Pierre declares Serena to be the winner of the Dendemille Showcase, much to the joy of Serena and her Pokémon. All of her friends are just as happy and proud for her, with Shauna declaring that she's going to train hard in being a Performer as well. Pierre presents Serena with her first {{DL|Pokémon Showcase|Princess Key}}.

Outside, the group congratulates Serena on her win, pointing out her costume. Serena explains what happened, wondering if she should apologize to Valerie for cutting up the dress she made. Ash comments that Serena looked amazing in it; sneaking from behind, Miette agrees as well, surprising Serena. Miette congratulates Serena but declares that she will win the next competition, and the two rival Performers shake hands. Leaning in, Miette reminds Serena she hasn't forgotten about their "other" competition, referring to Ash, once again flustering Serena as she bids the group farewell. The episode closes with Serena looking proudly at her first Princess Key.

==Major events==

[[File:Serena Dendemille Princess Key.png|thumb|250px|Serena holding the Dendemille Princess Key]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Dendemille Town]] and meet up with [[Miette]] again.
* Miette is revealed to have obtained a male {{p|Meowstic}}.
* {{an|Serena}}, [[Jessie]], and Miette compete in the Dendemille {{pkmn|Showcase}} Rookie Class.
* Serena wins the Dendemille Showcase, earning her first {{DL|Pokémon Showcase|Princess Key}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
======Main series debuts======
* {{p|Honedge}}
* {{p|Litleo}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY080.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Sycamore}}
* {{an|Tierno}}
* {{an|Shauna}}
* {{an|Trevor}}
* {{an|Aria}}
* [[Cosette]]
* {{kal|Grace}}
* [[Monsieur Pierre]]
* [[Miette]]
* [[Sophie]]
* [[Gena]]
* [[Santo]]
* [[Delilah]]
* Performers
* Audience

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY080.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} ''(US and international)'' [[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Braixen}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}}; flashback)
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Delphox}} ({{OP|Aria|Delphox}})
* {{p|Aromatisse}} ({{an|Aria}}'s)
* {{p|Slurpuff}} ({{OP|Miette|Slurpuff}})
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Miette]]'s, male)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} ({{kal|Grace}}'s)
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{kal|Grace}}'s)
* {{p|Klefki}} ([[Monsieur Pierre]]'s)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ([[Gena]]'s)
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ([[Santo]]'s)
* {{p|Furfrou}} ([[Delilah]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Furfrou|Matron Trim}})
* {{p|Lickitung}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Honedge}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Litleo}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Vanillish}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Plusle}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Minun}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Swanna}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Sneasel}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Furret}} (Performer's)
* {{p|Simisear}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Meowstic}} (Trainer's; male)
* {{p|Marill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Furfrou}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Roselia}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Swirlix}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Meowstic}} (Trainer's; female)
* {{p|Ducklett}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Simisage}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Audino}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Scrafty}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Flareon}} (Performer's; video)
* {{p|Dratini}} (Performer's; video)
* {{p|Seaking}} (Performer's; video)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (Performer's; video)
* {{p|Ninetales}} (Performer's; video)
* {{p|Skiddo}} (×2; flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Serena V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Serena for this episode]]
* In the Japanese version, the title card segment focuses on, and is read by, {{an|Serena}}.
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Barbaracle}}
** During the initial airing, {{an|Hoopa}} instead pops out to invite viewers to see the trailer of the [[M18|second ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' movie]].
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{p|Rotom}} narrate the preview for the [[XY081|next episode]].
* The English dub was released on [[iTunes]] and [[Prime Video]] on September 6, 2015, six days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}. The same occurred for all episodes in Volume 3 of [[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]] that aired after ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'' (''[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!]]'' through ''[[XY082|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?]]'').
* This episode marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} where two Pokémon are featured in the dub version of a [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment.
** {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} also don't [[Cry|say their names]] after being revealed in the segment, likely because they normally keep their Japanese voices in the dub and there wasn't any audio to use.
*** This was not the case in the foreign dubs, however.
* [[DreamDream]] is used as an insert song in this episode.
* This episode features the following flashbacks of Serena during the scene when receiving her score.
** Serena telling {{kal|Grace}} she wants to become a [[Pokémon Performer]], then racing with her on {{p|Skiddo}} and winning from ''[[XY053|A Race for Home!]]''.
** Serena crying at the dock while {{p|Fennekin}} and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} try to cheer her up and cutting her hair short after losing her first Pokémon Showcase from ''[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]''.
** Serena making a lot of [[Poké Puff]]s.
* Serena wears the same dress she wore in ''[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]''.
* [[Serena's Braixen]] and Pancham remain outside of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s throughout the episode.
* The Pokémon Performers who own the {{p|Swanna}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, and {{p|Furret}} also appeared during the [[Coumarine City]] [[Pokémon Showcase]] in ''[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]''. Coincidentally, all three didn't make it past the Theme Performance in both Showcases.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Dratini}} in the main series since {{OP|Clair|Dratini}} appeared in ''[[EP251|Beauty is Skin Deep]]'', 628 episodes earlier.
* This episode's English dub title wasn't revealed until after the two [[XY081|following]] [[XY082|episodes]]' titles.

===Errors===
* The hair tuft on the male {{p|Meowstic}} which belongs to an unknown Trainer during the scene outside of the Showcase theater is colored dark blue instead of white.
* When Ash, Clemont, and {{an|Bonnie}} walk up to [[Miette]] after she shows up, a second {{p|Slurpuff}} is seen overlapping [[Miette]] and her {{TP|Miette|Slurpuff}}.
* When the [[a:Category:Anime versus screens|''VS'' screen]] featuring Miette appeared, her Meowstic is missing.
* When Chespin, Pikachu, and Dedenne all smell the Poké Puffs, at one point Dedenne's mouth moves but no sound was there.
* When {{an|Aria}} is shown watching {{an|Serena}}'s performance, her collar is white instead of black. This error repeats in the next two scenes.
* During [[Jessie|Jessilia]]'s performance at the start of the Freestyle Performance round, a stagehand tells Serena that she is the next competitor. However, Serena does not actually perform until after every other Performer.
* When Serena is walking down a backstage hallway with her Pokémon, Braixen's right paw is briefly colored yellow instead of white four times.
* The Pokémon Performers who own the {{p|Litleo}} and {{p|Vanillish}} have their key colors swapped when receiving their score.

<gallery>
File:XY080 error 2.png|Meowstic hair tuff error
File:XY080 error 5.png|Second Slurpuff
File:XY080 error 4.png|Miette's Meowstic is missing
File:XY080 error.png|Aria's collar error
File:XY080 error 3.png|Braixen's right paw error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* The title card segment focuses on Ash in the dub instead of Serena, but it is still read by Serena.

==In other languages==
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'''Unlocking Some Respect!''' (Japanese: '''レフトとライト！揺れる心のカメテテ！！''' ''Left and Right! The {{tt|Kametete|Binacle}}'s Swaying Heart!!'') is the 111th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 910th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 10, 2016 and in the United States on June 18, 2016.
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==Blurb==

Our heroes check out a gem exhibition, but it’s canceled when Master Thief Keyes picks the lock! He often targets the work of locksmith Ed, whose apprentice Locke recently quit. Ed has his suspicions...

When a fire starts at the Pokémon Center, Locke gets trapped inside! Ed comes to help, and the two locksmiths and their Binacle friends work together to open the tricky lock. Locke confesses that he became Master Thief Keyes to earn Ed’s respect—and Ed says he already knew!

The lock comes open, and Officer Jenny arrests Locke, but lets him off with a warning. Ed, Locke, and their Binacle are reunited, and all is well!

==Plot==
At [[Team Flare]]'s Headquarters, [[Xerosic]] inspects [[Z2]] before instructing a {{tc|Team Flare Admin}} to begin irradiating it. The irradiation hits Z2 with bolts of energy, and it cries out in pain. Xerosic looks on, impressed by Z2's power.

Meanwhile, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Jacore Town]]. [[Squishy]] appears to sense Z2's pain and hops out of {{an|Bonnie}}'s bag and scrambles onto her head. Bonnie notices that Squishy seems to be sad and sings [[Puni-chan's Song|her song]] to try and cheer Squishy up. Once the song is over and Squishy appears to feel better, they continue on their journey. Along the way, {{an|Serena}} spots an advertisement claiming that a beautiful gem is on exhibit at the hotel. Both her and Bonnie are keen to visit the exhibit. Serena suggests they do so, which they agree to do. They head off to the hotel, unaware that a [[Locke|mysterious figure]] is watching them from the rooftops. Ash and his friends arrive at the hotel, only to learn from the receptionist that the exhibit is closed. The receptionist invites them to come back another time. Ash asks if they have a room available, and since they do, he suggests staying the night and checking the exhibit tomorrow. Later that night, the mysterious figure from before opens a skylight in the roof and jumps down into the exhibit. The figure approaches the gem, which is locked, but with the assistance of {{DL|Locke|Lefty}}, he starts to open the lock. In a nearby corridor, Serena suggests they go to bed early when an alarm sounds and they spot two guards running past, saying it's the gem exhibit. They decide to follow the guards. At the exhibit, a guard notices that the gem is still there as another notices the padlock is unlocked. They then hear laughter from the skylight and look up just as Ash and his friends arrive. The laughing figure introduces himself as Master Thief Keyes and admits to opening the lock before throwing down a calling card and escaping while the guards call for [[Officer Jenny]].

When [[Officer Jenny]] arrives at the hotel, she questions {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} about the incident, with a {{p|Binacle}} "arm" observing them. Their conversation is interrupted when [[Ed]], the locksmith who had created the lock that was supposed to be guarding the gem, reaches the crime scene. Officer Jenny reveals that Keyes always seems to only break open [[Ed]]'s locks, but fails to steal any valuables, a fact which surprises Ash and his friends. Meanwhile, {{TRT}}, who is also present at the scene, decides to make Keyes their apprentice, because with his ability to pick locks would make stealing Pokémon very easy for them.

Walking to their room, {{an|Clemont}} comments on the strangeness of what just happened, while {{an|Serena}} is mad that the exhibit got cancelled because of Keyes. Ash expresses interest in Keyes's identity. Suddenly, the {{p|Binacle}} "arm" from before runs up to the group and latches onto {{an|Bonnie}}'s head. Ash and Clemont successfully pull it off, but it attacks the two and latches onto Bonnie's head again. Ash looks up the Pokémon in his [[Pokédex]], and Clemont comments that Binacle usually live in pairs. Ed shows up, and the Binacle turns itself around. The locksmith confirms that the Binacle "arm", Righty, is his Pokémon, and that it had run away after a fight with him. Ed tells Righty to forget about Lefty and to come with him, but it refuses, prompting Ed to angrily demand that it stop being stubborn. Serena tries to calm him down, and when prompted, Ed reveals that Righty has been looking for Lefty and Locke, his apprentice, since the day they left. The locksmith reveals that Locke had been unsuccessfully trying to pick a lock one evening when Ed showed him how to do it properly. Ed explained that, to open a lock, one needs to show kindness to it, just how one would show kindness when trying to get a person to open up. He added that Locke has a lot to learn about lock picking. Feeling disrespected, Locke quit his job shortly after the incident, and Lefty left with him. Ed confirms that, despite Righty's feelings for the two, he has not cared for the two at all since the day they left. He asks Righty to come with him, but Righty refuses and sticks its tongue out. Ed gets angry again, but Clemont calms him down and proposes that Righty stay with them for the night. Bonnie promises to take good care of the Two-Handed Pokémon, to which Ed concedes.

Back at his shop, Ed wonders about the lock picking incident, claiming that only he and his apprentice should be able to pick his locks. In a forest, Locke proclaims that Ed would now have to accept that the Master Thief is good at lock picking, and he thanks Lefty for its help. Their conversation is interrupted by {{TRT}} when [[James]] throws a device at Locke, binding his arms. Locke explains that he does not have the gem they might be looking for, adding that he only picks locks and does not steal. The trio shrugs him off, saying that they have business with him and his Binacle instead.

When morning sets in, the group sets off to look for Locke and Lefty, but is confused on where to start looking. Clemont sees this as the perfect opportunity to introduce his [[Clemontic Gear|Binacle Finder]], claiming that once it is attached to Righty, it will find a Binacle with the same exact bio-metric data. The invention seems to work, and the group sets off on their search. At the [[Pokémon Center]], Team Rocket forces a bound Locke to pick the door lock so that they can steal the Pokémon inside. Locke agrees, much to Lefty's shock, and asks the trio to set him free so that he can uses his hands freely for lock picking. Once free, he pretends to follow their orders, but instead has Lefty use {{m|Brick Break}} on {{MTR}}. He confirms that he will never steal and runs away with his Pokémon. A displeased [[Jessie]] and [[James]] send out {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} and {{TP|James|Inkay}} respectively to attack with {{m|Seed Bomb}} and {{m|Psybeam}}. Dodging the attacks, Locke runs into [[Nurse Joy]] and asks her to contact [[Officer Jenny]] to tell her about the [[Pokémon Center]] thieves. However, Team Rocket catches up to them, and Team Rocket commands Inkay to use {{m|Psybeam}} and Gourgeist to use {{m|Seed Bomb}}. The attacks accidentally blast them and their Pokémon off by blowing up a generator connected to the Pokémon Center, in addition to starting a fire. The group also notices the fire, and Clemont states that his device is pointing to the Pokémon Center.

A concerned [[Nurse Joy]] tries to enter the ablaze Pokémon Center, but Locke stops her, deeming it to be quite dangerous. The group reaches the Pokémon Center, and Righty gets excited when it sees Lefty. Ash explains Righty's excitement to Locke, but Locke decides that the fire is more important right now. He suggests that Nurse Joy contact the fire department while he and Lefty decide to enter the Pokémon Center and retrieve the [[Poké Ball]]s containing the Center's Pokémon patients. As he sets off, the fire intensifies, so Ash sends out {{TP|Ash|Greninja}} to use {{m|Water Shuriken}} and put out the fire. Bonnie has Righty use {{m|Water Gun}} while Ash, Serena, and Clemont manually decide to douse the fire. Squishy seems curious as Locke passes through the fire, reaches the door, and picks the lock to enter the building. Once inside, Locke and Lefty put all of the Poké Balls in a cart. The fire outside, however, moulds the structure of the lock, leaving Locke, Lefty, and the Pokémon trapped inside. Locke shouts for help, and Righty decides to go to Ed for help, carrying Bonnie alongside it. Locke tries to pick the lock open, but starts coughing due to the smoke. Ed reaches the scene, and despite a fireman's warning, decides to try to save his apprentice. Locke and Lefty, still coughing from the smoke, are contacted by Ed, and as they try to pick the lock, Locke feels apologetic and concerned about the idea of him dying in the fire. He reveals that he is indeed Master Thief Keyes, which is an alias he had assumed to gain acknowledgement from Ed. Ed, however, orders him to be quiet and just work his hands, then reveals that he knew about it all along. He further explains that only two people - himself and Locke - are able to pick the former's locks. Praising the Master Thief, Ed claims that he is a fine locksmith, something which overwhelms Locke. After some effort, the door opens. Ed, Locke, and Lefty rush off to safety, with Locke commenting that they did quite well indeed.

With the fire put out, Officer Jenny inspects the area. Ash expresses his surprise on learning that Locke was Keyes all along. Locke apologizes for his actions, and Lefty comforts him. Officer Jenny arrests Locke and expresses her desire to learn more about the story at the police station. Ed explains that the door to his shop is always open for Locke and hopes that he will come back someday. Locke thanks Ed for forgiving him as Officer Jenny takes him away in the car. Ash is glad that everything turned out well, and Serena is glad that Locke has a place to come back to. Ed says that, even though Locke has been arrested by Officer Jenny, he will be let off with only a warning, a fact confirmed by Officer Jenny herself. Ed asks Ash and his friends to keep this a secret from Locke. The group then continues on to [[Gloire City]].

==Major events==

* [[Xerosic]] begins experimenting on [[Z2]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Binacle}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY111.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Xerosic]]
* [[Locke]]
* [[Ed]]
* {{tc|Team Flare Admin}}s
* {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY111.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Binacle}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Binacle}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Greninja}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}})
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|Super Size}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Binacle}} ([[Locke]] and [[Ed]]'s; Lefty and Righty)
* {{p|Zigzagoon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Oddish}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Patrat}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bibarel}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Teddiursa}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Squishy]])
* {{p|Zygarde}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}; [[Z2]])

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Bonnie V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Bonnie for this episode]]
* In the Japanese version, the title card segment focuses on {{an|Bonnie}}.
* [[Poké TV]]: "Pokémon Unbelievable" featuring {{p|Binacle}} and {{p|Barbaracle}}.
* In the Japanese version, the [[XY&Z (song)|opening animation]] is updated and now includes {{AP|Noivern}}, who evolved in the [[XY110|previous episode]].
* Music from ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' is used in this episode.
* {{an|Bonnie}} sings [[Puni-chan's Song]] to [[Squishy]] near the beginning of the episode.
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* {{an|Serena}} narrates the preview for the next episode.

===Errors===
* When Team Rocket is watching Ash and {{ashfr}}, [[Jessie]]'s mouth disappears for a few frames when she grins.
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File:XY111 error.png|Jessie with her mouth missing
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===Dub edits===

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XY082

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title_en=A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell? |
title_ja=パンプジンフェスティバル！さよならバケッチャ！？ |
title_ja_trans=The Pumpjin Festival! Farewell, Bakeccha!? |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|xy|082}}
* {{BMGf|182716|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|188784|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|205978|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?''' (Japanese: '''パンプジンフェスティバル！さよならバケッチャ！？ ''' ''The {{tt|Pumpjin|Gourgeist}} Festival! Farewell, {{tt|Bakeccha|Pumpkaboo}}!?'') is the 82nd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 881st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 23, 2015, in Canada on September 19, 2015, and in the United States on September 26, 2015.
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==Blurb==

On their journey, Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie come across a Gourgeist Festival, where everyone dresses in Pokémon costumes. Naturally, our heroes want to join the fun!

Meanwhile, Team Rocket, also in costume, gets an invitation to the castle from Count Pumpka. His Prince Pumpkaboo has developed quite an interest in Jessie’s Pumpkaboo. Jessie seizes the opportunity and tells the count that some terrible villains have stolen her Pikachu—namely, our heroes! She suggests that she might trade her Pumpkaboo to the count if he helps rescue Pikachu.

The count’s steward confronts Ash and the others, demanding that they return Pikachu to its rightful Trainer—but because Pikachu is wearing a Psyduck costume and Chespin is dressed as Pikachu, he ends up grabbing Chespin by mistake!

Back at the castle, Jessie reluctantly agrees to the trade. But when the trade is complete, Jessie’s Pumpkaboo evolves into a Gourgeist, and suddenly Prince Pumpkaboo isn’t interested anymore! Jessie gets her Gourgeist back, Team Rocket is revealed and promptly sent blasting off again, Chespin and Clemont are reunited, and all’s well that ends well!

==Plot==
Arriving in a new town, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} spot two children run by, dressed as {{p|Pumpkaboo}} and {{p|Gourgeist}}. Upon reaching the [[Pokémon Center]], they are surprised to see [[Nurse Joy]] and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}} dressed as each other. Nurse Joy explains that the town is celebrating its [[Gourgeist Festival]], where people and Pokémon wear costumes for fun. The gang decide to join in the festivities, with {{an|Serena}} making costumes for everyone. Elsewhere, {{TRT}} have also put on costumes, remarking that the festival is a perfect opportunity to steal {{AP|Pikachu}} since they guessed the twerps couldn't resist participating. Far away, a short, squat man and his Pumpkaboo observe Jessie's Pumpkaboo to their delight. The man orders his steward to have Team Rocket's group brought to him immediately.

As they walk about, Ash and company learn from the two children they saw earlier that in addition to dressing up, trading treats is a part of the festival as well. Serena trades some of her homemade treats for the children's candy, and the group resolves to do as much trading as possible. Meanwhile, before they can commence their plan to catch Pikachu, Team Rocket finds themselves cornered in an alleyway by three Gourgeist. The steward from earlier, revealing to own them, has the Gourgeist stand down and apologizes, extending his master's invitation to them for a sumptuous dinner. Team Rocket decide to accept the offer and catch Pikachu later.

In the man's castle atop a hill, he introduces himself as [[Count Pumpka]], and reveals the reason why he invited Team Rocket: his Prince Pumpkaboo fell in love with Jessie's Pumpkaboo, who he refers to as a very rare specimen. [[James]] confirms that Pumpkaboo come in different varieties of size, and Jessie's Pumpkaboo is a female of the Super Size variety, which Jessie apparently was never aware of. Jessie decides to use the situation to her own benefit by telling Count Pumpka that Pumpkaboo is being pursued by Ash's group, who previously stole Pikachu, and asks Count Pumpka to apprehend them and retrieve Pikachu. Surprised, Count Pumpka agrees and sends his steward away. In the streets, Ash's group encounters the steward who demands Pikachu, sending out his Gourgeist to attack when Ash doesn't know what the steward is talking about. Pikachu, {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} and {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}} put up a good fight, but are soon knocked over. Under the guise of a smokescreen from Gourgeist's Leech Seed, the steward leaves with Pikachu. To the gang's shock, Pikachu has been left behind - but {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}, who had a Pikachu costume on, has gone missing.

Back in the castle, Team Rocket is pleased that Pikachu has been caught and presented, not realizing that it's actually Chespin. Count Pumpka states that since he met Jessie's demands, it's now time for her to hold up her end of the bargain: he wants Jessie to [[trade]] Pumpkaboo to him so the two Pumpkaboo can marry! Jessie is stunned, quickly indicating her reluctance to trade Pumpkaboo away since they have a great bond together. At this point Ash and company show up to demand Chespin, having found Team Rocket via {{AP|Fletchinder}}, but Count Pumpka traps them in an electrified cage after they defeat his steward's Gourgeist. Count Pumpka offers a {{p|Mawile}} to Jessie in trade, reminding Jessie that Mawile is one of the few Pokémon who can undergo [[Mega Evolution]]; excited by the idea of owning a Mega Mawile, Jessie agrees to the trade. Pumpkaboo is outraged since Jessie had said so many great things about their relationship only moments ago, and floats over to the enamored Pumpkaboo. [[James]] and {{MTR}} are bemused at the display of affection between the two females. Silently, Jessie trades Pumpkaboo away via a [[trade machine]] Count Pumpka arranged for, while Clemont attempts to disable the electrified cage.

Happily, Count Pumpka releases his new Pumpkaboo, but Pumpkaboo instantly [[Evolution|evolves]] into Gourgeist, shocking Jessie. Count Pumpka remarks the exchange must have triggered Gourgeist's evolution, but to his dismay his own Prince Pumpkaboo is intimidated by the new Super Size Gourgeist and indicates his displeasure. Jessie is infuriated by this, going into a tirade about how Gourgeist cared for her during her times of illness and loneliness. Both Trainer and Pokémon embrace each other in tears, apologizing to each other, and Jessie demands that Gourgeist be traded back since Count Pumpka no longer has any reason to keep her. Disappointed, Count Pumpka agrees, and Gourgeist is traded back to Jessie, much to her and Gourgeist's delight.

Team Rocket prepares to leave, but Clemont tells them that he wants Chespin back, but Jessie tells him that Chespin is theirs now. As {{an|Bonnie}} identifies {{TP|James|Inkay}} as a fake Pikachu, she manages to pull off Meowth's {{p|Banette}} costume. Exposed, Team Rocket pull off their disguises. Clemont identifies Team Rocket as the actual criminals, much to Count Pumpka and his steward's horror. Jessie sends Gourgeist into battle. She uses {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{m|Leech Seed}} but Pikachu manages to dodge the first attack and deflect the second one with {{m|Iron Tail}}. After Bunnelby dodges Inkay's {{m|Psybeam}}, it uses {{m|Double Slap}} to send it flying and release Chespin from its cage, and Clemont reunites with his Pokémon. {{TP|Serena|Braixen}} and Pikachu send Team Rocket blasting off with a combined attack of {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}, though Jessie is still happy to be reunited with her beloved Gourgeist, while James and Meowth are relieved that their friends are happy.

Count Pumpka apologizes to Ash's group for the trouble he inadvertently caused, inviting them as guests. On the castle balcony, Ash and friends are served with soup in pumpkin bowls, with Gourgeist's face cut into them. As they eat, a fireworks display is held, which Count Pumpka explains is a tradition to end the festival. The episode ends with the group admiring the fireworks.

==Major events==

* [[Jessie]] [[trade]]s her {{p|Pumpkaboo}} for [[Count Pumpka]]'s {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Mawile}}.
** As a result of the trade, Pumpkaboo [[evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}.
* Jessie trades Mawile back for her newly evolved Gourgeist.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|Small Size}})

=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|Super Size}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY082.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Count Pumpka]]
* [[Count Pumpka's steward]]
* Kids

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY082.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Gourgeist}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Gourgeist}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}})
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{OP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|Super Size}}; traded to Count Pumpka; evolves)
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ({{OP|Jessie|Gourgeist}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|Super Size}}; newly evolved; traded back to Jessie)
* {{p|Mawile}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Mawile|Jessie's}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Mawile]]; fantasy)
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}})
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ([[Count Pumpka]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|Small Size}}; Prince Pumpkaboo)
* {{p|Mawile}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Mawile|Count Pumpka's}}; traded to Jessie, then traded back)
* {{p|Gourgeist}} ([[Count Pumpka's steward]]'s; ×3)
* {{p|Chespin}} (Trainer's) {{tt|*|Could be a different Pokémon or a human dressed up as a Chespin}}
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} (Trainer's) {{tt|*|Could be a different Pokémon or human dressed up as a Wobbuffet}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Team Rocket V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Team Rocket for this episode]]
* In the Japanese version, the title card segment focuses on, and is read by, {{TRT}}.
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Skiddo}}
** During the initial airing, there is instead a special preview for the [[M18|second ''Pokémon the Series: XY'' movie]].
* The English [[dub]] was released on [[iTunes]] and [[Prime Video]] on September 20, 2015, six days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}. The same occurred for all of the episodes featured in Volume 3 of [[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]] that aired after ''[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', consisting of ''[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!]]'' to ''A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?''.
* This episode marks the first time one of {{cat|Team Rocket's Pokémon}} has evolved since ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'', 335 episodes earlier.
** However, the Pokémon in question was not in possession of {{TRT}} while evolving.
** This also marks the first time one of Team Rocket's Pokémon has been [[trade]]d since ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid]]'', 620 episodes earlier.
*** This is also the first episode in which one of Team Rocket's Pokémon is traded to not feature the [[Magikarp salesman]].
* This episode marks the second time a main character trades a Pokémon for another one, but later trades it back. The first time was in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', 866 episodes earlier.
* After Prince Pumpkaboo reveals he no longer loves [[Jessie's Gourgeist]] after her [[evolution]], {{MTR}} sympathizes with him, alluding a previous crush he had in ''[[DP178|For The Love of Meowth!]]''.
* [[James]] is initially unable to recognize Gourgeist, despite having dressed himself up as one.
* This episode confirms that [[Jessie]]'s {{p|Pumpkaboo}} (and later, Gourgeist) is female and {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|Super Size}}.
* The regular Japanese opening sequence was replaced with clips from ''Hoopa and the Clash of Ages''. They appear after the beginning sequence of Ash and his friends' preparations of the journey.
* The {{pkmn|cosplay}}s seen in this episode include:
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* {{Ash}}: {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{AP|Pikachu}}: {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{an|Serena}}: {{p|Florges}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Red Flower}})
* {{an|Clemont}}: {{p|Watchog}}
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* {{an|Bonnie}}: {{p|Ludicolo}}
* {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}: {{p|Corphish}}
* {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}: {{p|Pikachu}}
* [[Jessie]]: {{p|Mismagius}}
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* [[James]]: {{p|Gourgeist}}
* {{MTR}}: {{p|Banette}}
* {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}: {{p|Sawk}}
* {{TP|James|Inkay}}: {{p|Pikachu}}
|}
* Inkay's Pikachu costume is the same one it wore in ''[[XY029|Heroes - Friends and Faux Alike!]]'', while Meowth's Banette costume is the same one he wore in ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]'' and ''[[BW137|Celebrating the Hero's Comet!]]''.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Serena}} narrate the preview for the [[XY083|next episode]].
* As of this episode, [[Kate Bristol]] replaces [[Jennifer Forziati-DaCosta]] as the voice of [[Nurse Joy]] in the English dub.
* This episode was the first to air in Japan after the theatrical release of [[M18]].
* Ash and {{ashfr}} wear their regular outfits only in the very beginning of the episode.

===Errors===

* In the English dub, the title card had an exclamation mark rather than a question mark after "farewell".
* When Count Pumpka's steward activates the trap gate and trapped Ash and his friends, Pikachu's Psyduck beak is colored white instead of beige.
* During the flashback of Jessie receiving a cake from her Pumpkaboo, her boots were colored the same as her skin.
* In the English dub, when Jessie orders Gourgeist to use Leech Seed, it cries in the voice of Pumpkaboo instead of Gourgeist.
* When Serena orders {{TP|Serena|Braixen}} to use {{m|Flamethrower}} to blast off Team Rocket, Braixen was already executing the move before Serena could finish calling out the attack.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]], Jessie orders Gourgeist to use "''Projétil de Semente''" ({{m|Bullet Seed}}) instead of "''Semente Sanguessuga''" (Leech Seed).
<gallery>
File:XY082 error.png|Pikachu's Psyduck beak error
File:XY082 error 2.png|Jessie's boots error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* The title card segment is read by Ash, his friends, and Jessie instead of {{TRT}}.
** This is the first time in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' that a differing arrangement of characters reads the title card in the English dub, compared to the original.

==In other languages==
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|ko={{tt|펌킨인 페스티벌! 안녕, 호바귀!?|Gourgeist Festival! Farewell, Pumpkaboo!?}}
|no={{tt|En festival-byttehandel! Et festival-farvel?|A festival trade! A festival farewell?}}
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|pt_br={{tt|Um Festival de Trocas! Um Adeus no Festival?|A Trading Festival! A Fareweel at the Festival?}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Troca no Festival! Uma Despedida no Festival?|A Trade at the Festival! A Fareweel at the Festival?}}
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|sv={{tt|Ett festivalbyte! Ett festivalfarväl?|A festival change! A festival farewell?}}
|tr={{tt|Bir Festival Takası! Festival Vedası mı?|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?}}
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XY047

2022-12-03T14:34:40Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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|title_en=Dreaming a Performer's Dream! |
|title_ja=セレナ、初ゲット！？ヤンチャムVSフォッコ！！ |
|title_ja_trans=Serena's First Capture!? Yancham VS Fokko!! |
|broadcast_jp=October 16, 2014 |
|broadcast_us=December 6, 2014 |
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* {{BMGf|169089|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|169882|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|171100|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Dreaming a Performer's Dream!''' (Japanese: '''セレナ、初ゲット！？ヤンチャムVSフォッコ！！''' ''Serena's First Capture!? {{tt|Yancham|Pancham}} VS {{tt|Fokko|Fennekin}}!!'') is the 47th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 846th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 16, 2014 and in the United States on December 6, 2014.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Our heroes meet up with Shauna, their friend from summer camp, who takes them to see their first Pokémon Showcase! Aria, the Kalos Queen, starts things off with a fantastic exhibition performance with her Braixen. But just as the competition is getting under way, a wild Pancham runs onto the stage and cuts things short with its antics. Ash is disappointed, but Shauna and Serena are delighted that they got to see Aria perform—and Shauna is already making plans to enter the next Pokémon Showcase!

Later, the same Pancham steals Ash's hat and Clemont's glasses and runs away. Serena finds Pancham practicing near its cave, which is full of stolen items, and realizes it's using them as props because, like her, it loves to perform! When she tries to catch it, Team Rocket interrupts the battle. Annoyed, Pancham demonstrates its strength by battling the villains, and then joins Serena on her journey to become a Pokémon performer!

==Plot==
While {{ashfr|the group}} take a break in a local park, {{an|Serena}} takes the opportunity to brush {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}}. She also allows {{an|Bonnie}} a turn, making Fennekin's fur sparkly. [[Clemont's Chespin]] comes out and goes to Bonnie, who gives him a comb as well. Suddenly, {{an|Shauna}} and {{TP|Shauna|Bulbasaur}} arrive, greeting the group. Shauna reports that {{an|Aria}} will make an exhibition appearance at [[Lagoon Town]]'s [[Pokémon Showcase]] today. Serena is excited to finally see Aria, the {{DL|Pokémon Performer|Kalos Queen}} and [[Pokévision]]ist, in person.

In the theater, the group watch the Showcase. {{TRT}} are also in the audience, and [[James]] explains to {{MTR}} that {{pkmn|Performer}}s show off their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in various ways, though [[Jessie]] is not pleased with the idea. The host, [[Monsieur Pierre]], appears and introduces Aria. [[Aria's Braixen]] appears, who shows off its gracefulness. Braixen uses {{m|Fire Spin}}, presenting Aria. Braixen throws the branch to Aria, who throws it back to Braixen, landing it on Braixen's head. Using {{m|Fire Blast}}, Aria and Braixen end the show. Everyone is impressed, though Jessie thinks she can do much better. The next Performers are [[Kayleigh]] from [[Brindille Town]] and her {{p|Furfrou}}, and the latter jumps through the ring Kayleigh holds up. Shauna tells Serena that if someone wins the Theme Performance, they can proceed to the Freestyle Performance. Using {{m|Double Team}}, Furfrou jumps with the illusions through the ring, then spins. Unexpectedly, a {{p|Pancham}} appears on stage, crashing Kayleigh's performance with a spin.

Pancham jumps on a reflector, but it breaks from the added weight, causing Pancham to fall. As two stagehands rush to stop the menace, Pancham pushes a loaded cart against the stage crew and then escapes. Later, the Shauna and the others reflect on Aria's dazzling performance. Shauna admits she is going to enter the Showcases, too, though she needs to train first. Shauna leaves, and the group notice Chespin trying to imitate Braixen's moves, but failing. Suddenly, the Pancham from before throws a stick at Chespin and taunts him. Chespin tracks it down, and the group try to follow it. With a fork in the road, {{Ash}} and Serena split, while Bonnie and {{an|Clemont}} go another way. Ash is the first to find Pancham, who takes his hat and runs off. It then encounters Clemont and steals his glasses. Clemont tries to run after it and bumps into something. Clemont apologizes, but Bonnie points out it is just a rock. Serena and Fennekin find Pancham practicing its own performance routine, and are both impressed. Serena rushes forward, but this startles Pancham and sends it fleeing. Pancham leaps away, into its cave, where it has gathered a lot of objects for its performances. Serena offers Pancham her favorite sunglasses in exchange for Ash's hat and Clemont's glasses, but Pancham still runs off. Meanwhile, Clemont and Bonnie encounter Chespin. Clemont wonders where Pancham is, as he cannot see without his glasses. Ash arrives and notices that Clemont's glasses have been taken. Clemont is terrified that he might talk to rocks and trees again. The three later find Pancham, who is sleeping. Chespin wakes Pancham up, while Ash and Clemont demand their stuff back.

Serena intervenes, expressing her wish to catch Pancham. She gives Clemont his glasses and Ash his hat back. Serena reveals that she has decided to become a Pokémon Performer, and hopes to participate in the Showcases, which is why she wants to catch Pancham. Fennekin and Pancham are ready to battle. Fennekin goes to {{m|Scratch}} Pancham, but gets captured by Team Rocket. The trio overheard that Serena wants to participate in Showcases, but Jessie tells her that one needs to be beautiful to participate, unlike Queen Aria. They fly off, but Ash sends out his {{AP|Fletchinder}}, who uses {{m|Razor Wind}}, cutting the balloon. The group rushes to the crash site, where Pancham uses {{m|Stone Edge}}, hitting Team Rocket. Meowth translates Pancham's words and says that Pancham does not want anyone to interfere with its battle against Fennekin. Jessie and James are infuriated, so they send out {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}} and {{TP|James|Inkay}} to attack. Inkay uses {{m|Psybeam}}, but misses. Pumpkaboo unleashes a {{m|Shadow Ball}}, but it gets countered by Pancham's {{m|Dark Pulse}}. Pancham uses another Dark Pulse on Inkay, while Chespin uses {{m|Pin Missile}} on Pumpkaboo. Meanwhile, Pikachu, {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}}, and Pancham try to free Fennekin from the capture net. Jessie stands with Pumpkaboo over them, and the latter uses Shadow Ball. Serena runs and tackles Pumpkaboo, preventing that [[move]] from hitting the others. Jessie is enraged, so Pumpkaboo goes to use {{m|Leech Seed}}. Pancham, Pikachu, and Dedenne free Fennekin, and Pancham uses Dark Pulse on Pumpkaboo. Chespin bashes Inkay, Pumpkaboo, and Meowth into Jessie and James, before Pikachu blasts Team Rocket off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

Serena thanks Pancham for its help and asks it to battle Fennekin again, which it agrees to. Pancham starts with Dark Pulse, though Fennekin jumps, dodging it and using {{m|Flamethrower}} on Pancham. Pancham uses {{m|Arm Thrust}}, hitting Fennekin, who retaliates with another Flamethrower. Pancham avoids the attack and uses Arm Thrust once more, though Fennekin hits it with Hidden Power. Serena uses a {{i|Poké Ball}} to catch Pancham, but Pancham bursts out immediately. Ash urges Serena to keep battling, so Fennekin uses Flamethrower and {{m|Hidden Power}} on Pancham, weakening it. Ash then advises Serena to try to catch Pancham again. Serena begs Pancham to join her to perform on Showcases, throwing her Poké Ball again and, this time, successfully catching Pancham. Ash, Clemont, and Bonnie congratulate her, and Serena sends out her newly {{pkmn2|caught}} {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}. She expresses her desire to become a better Performer than Aria, putting her red sunglasses on Pancham. Ash and Clemont also promise to fulfill their own dreams. Serena asks Pancham and Fennekin to do their best in becoming Performers.

==Major events==
[[File:Serena first catch.png|thumb|220px|Serena after catching Pancham]]

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Lagoon Town]] and meet up with {{an|Shauna}} again.
* {{an|Serena}} {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} a {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}, making it her first [[caught Pokémon]].
* Serena sets her goal to become a [[Pokémon Performer]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Aria}} (in person)
* [[Monsieur Pierre]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Serena's Pancham]]

=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Klefki}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY047.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Shauna}}
* {{an|Aria}}
* [[Monsieur Pierre]]
* [[Kayleigh]]
* Stage crew
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY047.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Braixen}} ''(US and international)'' [[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Braixen}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}})
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}}; new)
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{OP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|Super Size}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Shauna|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Aria|Braixen}})
* {{p|Klefki}} ([[Monsieur Pierre]]'s)
* {{p|Furfrou}} ([[Kayleigh]]'s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Furfrou|Dandy Trim}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gulpin}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Delcatty}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}}
* {{p|Furret}}
* {{p|Gallade}}
* {{p|Skitty}} (×2)
* {{p|Bellossom}} (×2)
* {{p|Abra}}
* {{p|Kecleon}}
* {{p|Smeargle}}
* {{p|Pancham}} (silhouette)
* {{p|Flabébé}} (silhouette)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Serena.png|thumb|200px|The title card segment focuses on Serena for this episode]]
* [[Mega Evolution Pokédex Short|Mairin's Mega Evolution Journal]]: {{me|Slowbro}}
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Clemont}} narrate the preview for the [[XY048|next episode]].
* [[DreamDream]] replaced [[Peace Smile!]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* Although [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] appears with {{TRT}} during the {{pkmn|Showcase}}, he doesn't appear in the {{motto}} sequence.
* With {{an|Serena}} making her first catch, this marks the longest time for a character to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} their first Pokémon (since officially becoming a [[Pokémon Trainer]]), at 43 episodes.
** In contrast, it took two episodes for Ash to catch {{AP|Caterpie}}, 13 episodes for {{an|May}} to catch {{TP|May|Wurmple}}, and eight episodes for {{an|Dawn}} to catch {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}.
* When Serena's {{i|Poké Ball}} closes, a different sparkle effect is used.
* [[V (Volt)]] is used as an insert song during {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}} and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}'s {{pkmn|battle}}.

===Errors===
* When Pancham fell down with the reflector, the middle of its left paw is colored white instead of brown.
* During some scene throughout the episode, Pancham's tuft on its back is colored black instead of gray.
** In the same scene, {{an|Bonnie}} seems to be taller.

<gallery>
File:XY047 error.png|Pancham's paw error
File:XY047 error 2.png|Pancham's tuft error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|no={{tt|Å leve ut artist-drømmen!|To live out the performer dream!}}
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|da={{tt|En artists drøm!|An artist's dream!}}
|ko={{tt|세레나, 처음으로 포켓몬을 잡다!? 판짱 VS 푸호꼬!!|Serena, Catching a Pokémon for the First Time!? Pancham VS Fennekin!!}}
|tr={{tt|Sanatçının rüyasını hayaletmek!|Imaging a Performer's Dream!}}
|he={{tt|!חלום של אמנית פוקימונים|A Dream of a Pokemon Performer!}}
|vi={{tt|Serena, lần đầu thu phục! Yancham đấu với Fokko!|Serena's First Capture!? Yancham VS Fokko!!}}
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XY013

2022-12-03T14:34:00Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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title_en=Kindergarten Chaos!|
title_ja=ニンフィアVSケロマツ！幼稚園は大さわぎ！！|
title_ja_trans=Nymphia VS Keromatsu! Big Commotion in the Kindergarten!! |
broadcast_jp=January 16, 2014 |
broadcast_us=April 12, 2014 |
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* {{BMGf|159079|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|161735|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|164510|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Kindergarten Chaos!''' (Japanese: '''ニンフィアVSケロマツ！幼稚園は大さわぎ！！''' ''{{tt|Nymphia|Sylveon}} VS {{tt|Keromatsu|Froakie}}! Big Commotion in the Kindergarten!!'') is the 13th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', and the 812th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on January 16, 2014 and in the United States on April 12, 2014.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie continue their journey to Cyllage City, they meet a young woman named Penelope who challenges Ash to a battle on the spot, right there in the forest! Penelope wants Ash to come with her if she beats him, which makes Serena a little nervous. Plus, Penelope’s partner for the battle is Sylveon, a Pokémon Ash hasn’t seen before. Ash is extra excited when Clemont tells him Sylveon is a Fairy-type Pokémon—a type Ash has never encountered!

Froakie does its best, but Sylveon easily defeats it with a devastating combo of Attract and Draining Kiss, leaving Froakie a little embarrassed and sulky for a while. Ash keeps his word, and all our heroes come along as Penelope leads them away...straight to her kindergarten class! Penelope explains that she and Sylveon explore the forest every day, looking for wild Pokémon to befriend so the children can meet them. This time, she’s brought our heroes and all their Pokémon instead! The kids are delighted, except for one boy named Randall, who’s afraid of Pokémon and determined to keep his distance.

Naturally, Team Rocket is lurking nearby, making plans to steal Pikachu—and Penelope’s Sylveon, too! They show up disguised as a traveling entertainment troupe and invite all the kids up on stage to play with them. When the kids are on the stage, Team Rocket sets off a series of smoke bombs. In the chaos, they swipe Pikachu and Sylveon and take off in their truck...but they don’t know Randall and Froakie are trapped there as well! Ash manages to hop onto the back of the truck as it drives away, and eventually gets inside. At first, he and Froakie work to break the cages holding Sylveon and Pikachu, but they’re too tough. When Randall sees how sad Sylveon is, he finally agrees to help, and with all three of them working together, the Pokémon are freed!

After they send the villains blasting off again, Ash and Randall return to the class, and Randall excitedly tells his classmates and teacher about his part in the rescue. The others are happy to see he’s gotten over his fear of Pokémon, and he even announces his plans to become a Pokémon Trainer when he gets older!

==Plot==
[[File:XY013 Ash VS Penelope.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash facing Penelope]]
Somewhere in a forest, {{Ash}} has met the eye of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, who reminds him of the Trainer rule: they must now {{pkmn|battle}}. Ash agrees, and the opposing Trainer introduces herself as {{OBP|Penelope|XY013}}, and releases her Pokémon, {{p|Sylveon}}. Ash has never seen the Pokémon before, and takes out his [[Pokédex]] which identifies it as an [[evolution]] of {{p|Eevee}}. {{an|Clemont}} tells him that Sylveon is a {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon, which is news to Ash. Bonnie remarks that {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} is also the same type. Despite never having battled or previously known the type, Ash sends out {{AP|Froakie}} to battle. Before battling, Penelope asks Ash to promise one thing: that if she wins the battle, Ash will have to stay with her a while; flustering {{an|Serena}}. Ash, confident in his abilities, agrees, and begins the battle with a {{m|Bubble}}. Sylveon counters with {{m|Fairy Wind}}, which sends Froakie crashing into a tree. Sylveon follows up with {{m|Moonblast}}, but Ash instructs Froakie to jump out of the way, causing the tree's fruits to fall. Froakie hits the falling fruit at Sylveon, who hits them out of the way with its feelers. Ash claims that the attack was a decoy, and Froakie leaps from above with {{m|Water Pulse}}, which briefly dazes Sylveon. Ash sends Froakie to finish it, but Penelope has one final weapon, {{m|Attract}}. Froakie falls immediately and deeply in love with Sylveon. Ash commands it to pull it together, but Froakie does not listen. Sylveon uses {{m|Draining Kiss}} and kisses the enamored Froakie on the cheek, draining its energy and sending it to the floor, fainted. Ash runs over to retrieve Froakie, and Penelope tosses him an [[Oran Berry]] to heal Froakie. She says that since she won, as promised, Ash will be with her for a while, making Serena even more shocked.

Penelope leads the group to a kindergarten, where she introduces them to her students. The children ask her what Pokémon she brought with her today. The children notice {{AP|Pikachu}} and crowd around him, and he escapes the mob up Ash's shoulders. The head teacher of the kindergarten joins the group and thanks the travelers for coming all the way out to the school. Penelope explains that she and Sylveon go out to the meadows every day and bring back the Pokémon they've befriended so the children can interact with Pokémon. Ash says that if that was the case, Penelope could have told him in the first place; and Serena puts her hand over her heart and breaths a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, Froakie is nursing a bruised ego away from the group when a kindergarten boy begins to approach him.

High up in a tree, {{TRT}} watches the group through binoculars. {{MTR}} is infatuated with Sylveon and falls from the tree, in love. [[James]] decides that this will be the day that Team Rocket gets Pikachu, and while they're at it, Sylveon too. [[Jessie]] agrees to start the operation right away.

Back at the kindergarten, the kids fawn over Ash's Pikachu, and the travelers in turn release all their other Pokémon for the children to play with, much to the kids' excitement. In the halls, Ash sees a child running away, unbeknownst to them the same boy who approached Froakie. The head teacher identifies him as [[Randall]], and goes to get him. Penelope explains that Randall actually loves Pokémon, but gets scared easily. As children and Pokémon play, Sylveon offers some [[Pokémon food]] to Froakie, who shakes his head and blushes, still embarrassed by his performance in battle. Ash tells Froakie to cheer up. The head teacher returns with Randall in hand. Ash shows him Froakie, but Randall is scared to touch or feed Froakie, despite Ash and the group's reassurances. Hiding his face with his hat, Randall remembers a time when he was younger and first encountered Pokémon. Randall recalls finding a {{p|Hoppip}} under his back porch, when a {{p|Beedrill}} appeared behind him, scaring Hoppip and causing it to accidentally harm Randall, who watches, crying, as it hopped away. Now, Randall explains he just wanted to be friends with Hoppip. The group urges him not to worry about it too much, but Randall is still unconvinced.

Just then, a semi-truck backs into the yard. The side opens revealing a colorful set and [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|three "performers"]], who bid the children to watch as they start to juggle. The children, including the travelers, rush excitedly to the truck, while Penelope and the head teacher remain behind, confused. Team Rocket invites the kids onstage and hand out juggling balls to the children while Randall sits down behind a set piece, Froakie is also unamused. As the children attempt to perform tricks, smoke is released, obscuring the teachers' view. As the children scream, Ash tells them to exit the truck, which they do, as the smoke is thinning. As Ash checks that everyone made it down, alone on the stage with Sylveon and Pikachu, two nets come down and trap the two Pokémon, sending Ash flying offstage. The door to the set closes and Team Rocket shed their disguises from on top the truck. Ash demands they give the Pokémon back, but Team Rocket drives off at full speed. Ash runs after the truck, followed by {{AP|Fletchling}}, and grabs onto the back just as the truck rounds a bend. At the kindergarten, the teachers realize that Randall is missing.

Noticing Fletchling in their mirror, James sends out mud from their exhaust pipe and hits Fletchling, sending it back. Inside, Randall and Froakie surprise each other and notice Pikachu and Sylveon, who are trapped in glass containers. Back at the kindergarten, Ash's friends realize that Randall is still on the truck. Accompanied by Penelope, they decide to go save them. Inside the truck again, Froakie tries to break the containers with Bubble and Water Pulse, but to no avail, while Randall looks on. Ash has managed to open the truck's back door and struggles into the truck, reassuring the Pokémon and Randall, promising to release them. Sooner down the road, Fletchling cleans off its feathers when {{an|Bonnie}}, Serena, Clemont, and Penelope drive up, asking what happened. On the truck's stage, Ash joins forces with Froakie to try and break Pikachu and Sylveon out of captivity. Together, they ram up against the containers repeatedly, but with little effect. Ash asks Randall to help, but he is reluctant and self-doubting. Ash convinces him by saying that he need Randall's help to save everyone, and together the three break Sylveon free, who thanks Randall with its feelers. Pikachu is also released, and at last Randall feels comfortable with Pokémon.

The truck parks inside a warehouse, and Team Rocket emerges, eager to report their success right away. However, their laughter stops abruptly when the truck door lifts open to reveal Ash, Randall, and the released Pokémon. Jessie and James send out {{TP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}} and {{TP|James|Inkay}}, and command them to use {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{m|Psybeam}}, respectively. Sylveon protects Randall as Ash sends Froakie with a Water Pulse and Pikachu with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which collide mid-air with Team Rocket's attacks. In the smoke that ensues, Ash commands Pikachu to use {{m|Electro Ball}}, sending Team Rocket blasting off again. Fletchling and Penelope's car arrive at the warehouse to see that everyone is safe and well.

Back at the kindergarten, Randall tells his classmates the story of how he saved Pikachu and Sylveon, and asks Froakie if they are friends. Ash assures them they are and that he is Randall's friend too, and Froakie and Randall fist bump, Randall not scared any longer. Later, as Ash and his companions say goodbye, Randall says that he too wants to be a [[Pokémon Trainer]] when he gets older, and Ash promises that the next time he sees him, they'll battle. The class waves goodbye as the four travelers disappear into the distance.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} learns of the {{t|Fairy}} [[type]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Sylveon}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY013.png|200px|thumb|Pokémon Quiz]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{OBP|Penelope|XY013}}
* Head teacher
* {{tc|Preschooler|Kindergarteners}}
** [[Randall]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP XY013.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Sylveon}} ''(US and international)'' 
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Sylveon}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchling}})
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Pumpkaboo}} ({{OP|Jessie|Pumpkaboo}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist|Super Size}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Sylveon}} ({{OBP|Penelope|XY013}}'s)
* {{p|Hoppip}} (flashback)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Title Card XY Ash.png|thumb|200px|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Manectric}}
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} narrate the preview for the [[XY014|next episode]].
** At the end of the preview, Bonnie says "Everyone, keep {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}!" instead of Ash saying his "Everyone, get Pokémon!" phrase.
** Unusually, no background music is played during the preview.
* The car {{OBP|Penelope|XY013}} is driving to rescue Ash and [[Randall]] appears to be a {{wp|Citroën 2CV}}, indicated by the {{wp|Citroën}} logo on the radiator of the car.
**This may be a reference to Clemont's Japanese name, Citron.
* Music from ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' is used in this episode.
* This episode shares many similarities to ''[[EP053|The Purr-fect Hero]]'':
** Both episodes involve a kindergarten.
** Both episodes involve Ash and {{ashfr}} releasing their Pokémon to show the kindergartners.
** A {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Beedrill}} attacking a little boy in the flashback.
** {{TRT}} performing a show to trick the kindergartners and Ash and his friends.
* This episode shares its English [[dub]] title with an episode of ''{{wp|Sailor Moon}}''.
* This episode contains the most errors in terms of animation, with approximately 30.

===Errors===
* After Ash scans {{p|Sylveon}}, the background appears over Serena's ponytail.
* In some scenes, Sylveon's tail and the tips of its feelers are pale cream like its body instead of their respective colors.
** Similarly, Penelope's shoes are colored pale cream instead of pink in some scenes.
** When Sylveon offers Froakie some Pokémon food, its left rear paw is colored pale cream instead of pink. This error repeats in another scene with Sylveon's right rear paw.
** As Sylveon protects Randall from Team Rocket, its right paw is pale cream instead of pink.
* As the principal introduces Randall, the bow on Penelope's head is completely pale cream.
* After Sylveon uses {{m|Attract}} on {{AP|Froakie}}, Bonnie's hair clip is the same color as her hair for a few frames. This error repeats in another scene.
* In some scenes, the watch on Penelope's left hand is missing.
* When {{MTR}} falls out of the tree, his ears are cream-colored like his body instead of black for a few frames.
* When Penelope asks Ash and his friends to release their Pokémon to show to the kids, her waist is too big and her legs are seen cut off.
* When Clemont shows two young boys his {{TP|Clemont|Bunnelby}}, his eyes have no sclerae.
* As Meowth and [[Jessie]] begin to juggle, Jessie's pockets and the eye on Meowth's {{p|Cubchoo}} outfit disappear for a few frames.
* In one scene, the half of Serena's hat is colored pink instead of light pink.
* As Meowth passes out the balls, the brown spot on the back of {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}}'s head is missing.
* After Team Rocket finishes their {{motto}}, Meowth's right foot is fully cream-colored when half of it should be brown, Bunnelby's foot is completely gray when half of it should be brown, and Penelope's shoes are entirely pink when half of them should be blue.
* After Froakie's {{m|Water Pulse}} fails to break the glass containers, Randall's sleeves are missing the orange stripes.
* When Ash and Froakie are about to break Sylveon's glass container, the tips of {{AP|Pikachu}}'s ears are yellow instead of black.
** In the same scene, Sylveon's left knee is half-pink and the back of its head is completely pink.
* As Ash asks Randall to help free Pikachu, Sylveon's tail is missing.
* When the glass shatters to free Sylveon, the scene shows it and the device to the right of Pikachu when all prior scenes show it on his left.
* Sylveon rubs its ribbon-like feeler on Randall's head with the following shot pulling it back and looking towards Ash. However, in the next shot, it shows it rubbing Randall's head again despite not reaching back out with its ribbon-like feeler.
* When Ash, Froakie, Randall, and Sylveon are breaking the glass box to save Pikachu, the yellow part of Randall's shoes are green, while the circle is still yellow.
* When Team Rocket arrives in their new hideout, the back of Meowth's ears are black instead of cream.
* The brown part of Meowth's tail is cream in two scenes, including when Team Rocket's blasting off.
* When Ash agrees to battle Randall when he grows up, a bow on Penelope's shirt is missing.
* In the {{pmin|Sweden|Swedish}} dub, the [[narrator]] does not say "{{tt|fortsättning följer|to be continued}}".
* When Clemont asks Bunnelby to use {{m|Dig}}, the ground is paving. When Bunnelby performs the [[move]], however, the ground changes to dirt surface suddenly.

<gallery>
File:XY013 error.png|Penelope missing her watch
File:XY013 error 2.png|Sylveon's tail error
File:XY013 error 3.png|Chespin's head error
File:XY013 error 4.png|Randall's shoes error
File:XY013 error 5.png|Penelope with no bow on her shirt
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* For an unknown reason, the title card lacks the characters' shadows in the {{pmin|Greece|Greek}} dub.
* In the English dub, Ash confirms Froakie's [[gender]] as male by saying, "It's because ''he'' lost the battle to Sylveon. I think Froakie's a little embarrassed about the {{m|Attract}}."

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'''The Drifting Snorunt!''' (Japanese: '''吹雪の中のユキメノコ！''' ''{{tt|Yukimenoko|Froslass}} in a Snowstorm!'') is the 116th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 582nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 26, 2009 and in the United States on July 25, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Team Rocket is lost in a blizzard when a Froslass comes to their rescue. Our heroes are stranded in that same blizzard, trying to reach Snowpoint City, when Froslass invites them into a warm, cozy cabin. But when Froslass prepares a hot bath for Piplup, it turns out to be an icy trap, and the cabin is revealed to be an illusion! Froslass has trapped Piplup in ice, and it already kidnapped Meowth by using the same trick on Team Rocket. But why? Froslass wants Team Rocket and our heroes to go look for its friend, a missing Snorunt. A human betrayed its trust once, and now it doesn't trust people at all—so it's holding Meowth and Piplup hostage, just in case!

To help Froslass and restore its faith in people, Ash promises to help find Snorunt no matter what. And after our heroes and Team Rocket collide in the forest while searching for Snorunt, they decide to work together. But just as they find Snorunt, a Glalie hits them with a surprise attack. It uses Leer to stun Snorunt so it can take it and fly away. Ash and Dawn try to battle Glalie with Chimchar and Buneary, but Glalie is just too strong. Then its Trainer, a poacher, drives up on a snowmobile and tells them he's hunting Snorunt to sell on the black market!

Those are fighting words, but Glalie is a tough match for Chimchar, Buneary, and even Team Rocket's Carnivine and Yanmega. Ash won't give up; Chimchar, the group's only Fire-type, puts up a brave fight against Glalie, yet it just can't seem to win. When Froslass sees the battle and how hard Ash and Chimchar are fighting for Snorunt, it leaps into the battle and helps Chimchar take down Glalie and its Trainer. Now that Snorunt and Froslass are together, Froslass releases Meowth and Piplup, then apologizes. No apologies needed, though; Ash and his friends wave a friendly farewell as they continue on to Snowpoint City.

==Plot==
While tailing {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} through [[Sinnoh]]'s mountains, {{TRT}} becomes lost and disorientated in a blizzard. Suddenly, a {{p|Froslass}} appears and [[James]] checks his deck of cards to find out what Pokémon she is. The Froslass beckons to them and Team Rocket follows her.

Meanwhile, Ash's group is caught in the same blizzard. They find a row of large rocks to sit on, sheltered by a small overhang of stone and seek refuge underneath. {{an|Dawn}} brings forth {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} and hugs her to gain warmth. {{Ash}} gets a brainwave as well and calls {{AP|Chimchar}}. Ash tells it to use {{m|Flamethrower}} to make a fire, but just as the fire is up, some snow from above falls on it, extinguishing the flame. Suddenly, a Froslass appears out of the blizzard. Dawn looks up the Pokémon her [[Pokédex]] and within moments the blizzard seems to die down. A cabin appears behind Froslass, and she beckons for the three Trainers to join her inside. While a warm fire makes for a homely atmosphere, Froslass prepares some bowls of hot soup for the group and runs a hot bath for the Pokémon. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} gets permission from Dawn to get in the hot bath.

Suddenly, as Piplup splashes in the tub, he becomes frozen in a block of ice. Froslass ends its illusion, and the group finds themselves sitting in an ice cave, eating shaved ice on leaves. {{an|Brock}} deduces that Froslass must have been causing them to hallucinate. Ash commands Chimchar to use Flamethrower to free Piplup, but Froslass uses {{m|Ice Beam}} to cut at the ice freezing Piplup. Dawn deduces that Froslass must be threatening them not to attack her. Her eyes glow blue and {{MTR}} is brought forth, frozen in a block of ice just like Piplup. Meowth explains that Team Rocket had also fallen into Froslass's trap. He reveals that he is being held hostage while his teammates brave the cold conditions to find Froslass's lost friend {{p|Snorunt}}. Similarly, Froslass intends on keeping Piplup until Snorunt is found. Ash surprises Froslass by telling her she had no need to capture Piplup and that they would go and find Snorunt all the same. However, Froslass refuses to give Piplup back. Meowth translates that the last human she trusted took off and tried to steal her Snorunt friend. Ash reassures Froslass that they will bring back Snorunt and they set off.

During the search, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} spots Snorunt as does {{AP|Staravia}} who flies back to inform Ash. The group and Team Rocket run after Snorunt from opposite directions. At a bend in the road, the two groups bump into each other. Brock talks the two parties into working together, and they split up to find Snorunt. They soon corner Snorunt, who is running down the road. The try to convince Snorunt to come with them just as a {{m|Hyper Beam}} strikes them all down. Out of the smoke comes a {{p|Glalie}}. Dawn checks it out on her Pokédex. Glalie attacks them with another Hyper Beam. It then uses {{m|Leer}} on the defenseless Snorunt, then pick it up and goes off. The group and Team Rocket follow. James then tells {{TP|James|Carnivine}} to use {{m|Bullet Seed}}, which hits Glalie. Chimchar uses {{m|Scratch}} which hits as well, causing Glalie to drop Snorunt. Buneary then tries to use Ice Beam, but Glalie dodges and uses Hyper Beam which hits both Chimchar and Buneary.

A man then drives up on a snowmobile, identifying himself as Glalie’s Trainer and says that Snorunt are very valuable on the Pokémon Black Market. Brock says that he must be a poacher and the human that had betrayed Froslass's trust. The {{OBP|poacher|DP116}} confirms Brock's suspicions as he stows Snorunt into a cage towed behind his snowmobile. Ash tells the poacher that he will win Snorunt back, and even Team Rocket side with him since without Snorunt, they won't get Meowth back. The poacher commands Glalie to use Hyper Beam. Ash has Chimchar counter with Flamethrower resulting in an explosion. Glalie emerges from the smoke and uses Leer to immobilize Chimchar. Buneary then approaches and at Dawn's command, uses {{m|Dizzy Punch}}. Glalie {{m|Protect}}s itself and counters with Hyper Beam. James then tells Carnivine to use {{m|Vine Whip}} while [[Jessie]] calls out {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} to use {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Glalie dodges both attacks and replies with Hyper Beam. It hits, but James tells Carnivine to use Bullet Seed. However, Glalie uses Protect, and counters with {{m|Gyro Ball}}. It knocks both Yanmega and Carnivine into their Trainers while Snorunt watches on. Ash tells Chimchar to use Scratch and Dawn orders a {{m|Bounce}} from Buneary. Both attacks hit in succession. Glalie then uses Hyper Beam, which both dodge. Glalie follows with Gyro Ball which Chimchar manages to dodge but hits Buneary, knocking her out. As Dawn tends to Buneary, Ash has Chimchar {{m|Dig}} underground and land a sneaky {{m|Flame Wheel}}. It uses Dig and follows up with Flame Wheel again. Meanwhile, Froslass is looking for Snorunt, and she sees some flames in the distance. When Chimchar tries to use Dig for the third time, Glalie stops it and blasts it into the air with a Hyper Beam.

Having seen the flash of fire, Froslass appears behind a tree and watches the battle unfold. Ash commands a Scratch, but Glalie uses Protect and strikes back with Gyro Ball. Chimchar takes a direct hit. Chimchar gets to its feet again, but is knocked down by another Gyro Ball. Froslass, touched by this display of courage, emerges and rushes right up to Glalie to attack with {{m|Slash}}. Snorunt cheers up at the sight of Froslass. Ash asks if Froslass wants to help Chimchar, and she nods. Ash tells Chimchar to use Flame Wheel, while Froslass uses {{m|Shadow Ball}}. Both attacks hit, knocking the poacher and his Glalie into the side of Snorunt's cage, which unlatches. Snorunt climbs out and runs directly into Froslass's embrace. They lock the poacher and Glalie in the cage after saying that [[Officer Jenny]] would come soon.

Froslass also keeps her side of the deal. Returning to the ice cave, Froslass thaws the ice around Meowth and Piplup. As translated by Meowth, Froslass says that although her intentions to find Snorunt were good, she apologizes and admits that she should never have kidnapped Meowth and Piplup. She continues to say that as a token of her appreciation, she would give them directions to town. With Ash and his friends’ backs turned, Team Rocket decides now is the perfect chance to grab {{AP|Pikachu}}. As they approach to do so, they slip on the snow and fall backwards, rolling down the slope in a large snowball. The group are none the wiser before bidding Froslass and Snorunt farewell.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Froslass}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{OBP|Poacher|DP116}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Glalie}} ({{OBP|Poacher|DP116}}'s)
* {{p|Froslass}}
* {{p|Snorunt}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Lanturn}}
* [[A Small Thing]] and music from ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' are used as background music.
* When this episode's script was revealed by {{Ash}}'s Japanese voice actor [[Rica Matsumoto]], it was labeled as episode 114 of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''. The "official" episode count used by [[Shogakukan]] differs from the count used by [[TV Tokyo]] and Bulbapedia, likely due to [[DP048]] not being counted (as it is a clip show), and ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]]'' ''[[DP072|and 2]]'' being counted as one continuous episode by the production crew.
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* Every time {{p|Froslass}} appeared from the blizzard, a sound effect was used, which is somewhat similar to her in-game [[cry]].
* This episode draws inspiration from Japanese folklore—{{p|Snorunt}} is based on a ''yukinko'', said to be the child of a ''{{wp|Yuki-onna|yuki-onna}}'', the spirit {{p|Froslass}} is based on. In many versions of the story, ''yuki-onna'' are said to lure children away to make them freeze to death.

===Errors===
* Froslass uses {{m|Slash}} in this episode, a move that it [[Anime move errors|cannot legally learn]].
* In the Dutch and Brazilian Portuguese dubs, Froslass is referred to as a male multiple times, even though it can only be female.
* When {{MTR}} is explaining what happened to them, Froslass talks, but her mouth doesn't move.

===Dub edits===
* The dub referred to Froslass and {{p|Snorunt}} as friends rather than mother and child.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|暴風雪中的雪妖女！|Froslass in the Blizzard!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡El Snorunt Perdido!|The Lost Snorunt!}}
|cs={{tt|Zatoulaný Snorunt|The stray Snorunt}}
|da={{tt|Den forsvundne Snorunt!|The missing Snorunt!}}
|de={{tt|Schneppke vermisst!|Snorunt is missing!}}
|nl={{tt|De verdwenen Snorunt!|The Lost Snorunt!}}
|fi={{tt|Kadonnut Snorunt!|The lost Snorunt!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Pris dans la glace !|Caught in the ice !}}
|it={{tt|Lo Snorunt perduto!|The lost Snorunt!}} 
|no={{tt|Iskaldt møte!|Ice cold meeting!}}
|pl={{tt|Zagubiony Snorunt|The lost Snorunt}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Tempestade de Neve!|The Snow Storm!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|O Snorunt Extraviado!|The Stray Snorunt!}}
|ru={{tt|В поисках Snorunt!|}} {{tt|*|written title}} {{tt|В поисках Сноранта!|}} {{tt|*|spoken title}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El Snorunt Errante!|The Errant Snorunt!}}
|es_es={{tt|¡El Snorunt Perdido!|The Lost Snorunt!}}
|sv={{tt|Iskallt bemötande!|Ice cold treatment!}}
|ro={{tt|Un Snorunt în Derivă|A Snorunt Adrift}}
|ko={{tt|눈여아! 사람을 믿어라!|Froslass! Believe in People!}}
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{{-}}

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AG005

2022-12-03T14:25:20Z

AlolanRanger: /* Pokémon debuts */

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=AG005 |
altepcode=EP279 |
colorscheme=Hoenn |
title_en=In the Knicker of Time! |
title_ja=ジグザグマと短パン小僧！ハルカはじめてのバトル！！ |
title_ja_trans=Jiguzaguma and the Short-pantsed Boy! Haruka's First Battle!!|
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=December 19, 2002 |
broadcast_us=November 22, 2003 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced |
en_op=[[I Wanna Be a Hero]] |
ja_op=[[Advance Adventure|アドバンス・アドベンチャー]] |
ja_ed=[[Because the Sky is There|そこに空があるから]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=藤田伸三 |
storyboard=新留俊哉 |
director=鈴木敏明 |
art=志村泉 |
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epstaffpage=AG001-AG010 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ag|005}}
* {{BMGf|4159|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}

'''In the Knicker of Time!''' (Japanese: '''ジグザグマと短パン小僧！ハルカはじめてのバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Jiguzaguma|Zigzagoon}} and {{tt|Short-pantsed Boy|Youngster}}! {{tt|Haruka|May}}'s First Battle!!'') is the fifth episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and the 279th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 19, 2002 and in the United States on November 22, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Brock is ready to travel again and has joined up with Ash, May and Max as the journey on towards Rustboro City. In the forest they encounter a giant Zigzagoon, which they soon realize is actually a trainer in a Zigzagoon suit. Nicholai the Knickerbocker is a trainer that believes in becoming one with Pokémon in order to understand them. While battling, he wears a costume of whichever Pokémon he is using. When not dressed as a Pokémon, he wears knickers in order to be closer to nature. Nicholai is very excited to learn that May is the daughter of the Petalburg Gym leader. He challenges her to a battle and quickly defeats her. Nicholai taunts her for losing, saying that he doesn't think her father will be difficult to beat since she is such an inexperienced trainer. Brock, Ash and May shrug off the defeat and continue on their way, but Max is furious. Without telling anyone, he goes off in search of Nicholai to defend his father's honor—but what will happen when he gets in trouble with a pack of angry Zigzagoon?

==Plot==
During {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|battle}} against a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, {{AP|Pikachu}} is hit by the opponent's {{p|Beedrill}}'s {{m|Twineedle}}. Pikachu retaliates with {{m|Thunderbolt}}, sending Beedrill to the ground. The boy orders Beedrill to get up, but it is knocked out. Brock announces that Ash and Pikachu win the battle. The boy thanks his Beedrill for doing a great job and shakes hands with Ash for the great battle. Afterwards, the group of four walk through the forest as they discuss the battle that just occurred. {{an|May}} and {{an|Brock}} remark that Ash and the Trainer shaking hands reveals true sportsmanship. However, [[Max]] criticizes the way Ash battled, commenting that he should have used {{m|Quick Attack}} to avoid Twineedle.

Suddenly, a {{p|Zigzagoon}} pops out of the grass and scurries away. Max is immediately excited and notes that the Zigzagoon appears larger than an average one. Brock suggests that it could be because of Zigzagoon's diet. Several more Zigzagoon appear, so Ash grabs out his [[Pokédex]] for more information. The other Zigzagoon appear to be interested in a nearby {{p|Sentret}} and {{p|Pinsir}} horde. Just then, an even larger Zigzagoon makes its presence known by speaking out and sounding very much like a human. It is then revealed that the giant Zigzagoon actually was a human when he takes off his Zigzagoon suit. The group of four exclaim in surprise. May freaks out, thinking that the Zigzagoon disguised itself as a human, and Max corrects her by saying that it actually was a human. May comments that she never knew that Zigzagoon could [[Evolution|evolve]] into humans, leaving Max wondering if he and May are really related. As the Trainer prepares to challenge the Zigzagoon, May and Max approach him for a closer inspection. May is still doubtful and grabs the Trainer's face before she is finally convinced. Meanwhile, the Zigzagoon walks away. The Trainer yells at May and Max, claiming that it is their fault that he was unable to catch that Zigzagoon. His mood completely changes, however, when he discovers that they are wearing knickers.

Ash and Brock make their way over, and the group questions who this Trainer is. Instead of answering the question straightforwardly, the Trainer reveals a few of his [[Pokémon cosplay|Pokémon suits]], including a Zigzagoon, {{p|Tentacruel}}, and {{p|Bellossom}}. He finally introduces himself as "[[Nicholai]] the knickerbocker", explaining that knickerbockers are Trainers that thrive on communing with nature while exposing their knees. He claims that May and Max are knickerbockers as well, and asks them to introduce themselves. Ash and Brock follow up by introducing themselves, as well, but Nicholai only seems to acknowledge May and Max, telling them that they have two very worthy names for knickerbockers. The two reject the idea of being called knickerbockers. Brock asks Nicholai why he was dressed in a Zigzagoon. Nicholai says that dressing up as a Pokémon allows him to become one with them and understand their inner feelings, making it easier for him to catch them. He says that he wants to catch a Zigzagoon before challenging the {{ci|Petalburg}} [[Gym Leader]]. May and Max reveal that the Petalburg Gym Leader is [[Norman|their dad]]. Nicholai instantly asks them for a battle, and Max, being too young, offers up May as his opponent. When May tries to turn down the battle, Nicholai accuses her of being afraid to challenge him. She then accepts his challenge.

The group moves to a nearby field to battle, and Brock takes his position as the referee. Nicholai sends out his {{p|Mudkip}} and quickly changes into a Mudkip costume. May sends out her {{TP|May|Torchic}}, and Nicholai notes that her choice of Pokémon is odd since her {{type|Fire}} is weak against his {{t|Water}} Pokémon. Ash declares that May can come up with a strategy, though Max has his doubts. Brocks announces that the battle has begun, and May tells Torchic to "start attacking" instead of calling out a [[move]]. Torchic's look of determination quickly turns into confusion, while May wonders why Torchic hasn't moved yet. Ash tells May that she has to tell Torchic what attack to use. May orders Torchic to use {{m|Ember}}, while Nicholai tells Mudkip to use {{m|Water Gun}}. Water Gun completely drenches the Ember, rendering it useless. May calls for a {{m|Peck}} attack and Max warns May not to let Torchic attack Mudkip straight-on. However, it is too late, as Mudkip blasts Torchic backward with a Water Gun, knocking it to the ground. May runs over and pleads Torchic to get up. However, Torchic is knocked out and Brock announces that Mudkip is the winner. Nicholai declares that it was easy to beat May, and is sure that getting a [[Badge]] at the [[Petalburg Gym]] will be just as easy. He leaves to go catch a Zigzagoon before challenging the Gym. Max is left furious, while Ash, Brock, and May shrug off the insult. While Nicholai is walking through the forest, {{TRT}} spots him and his Mudkip. They then commence their plan to capture Mudkip.

At the same time, the group are also walking through the forest, as May laments losing her first-ever battle to Nicholai. Ash and Brock comfort May, stating that it was only her first match and that she was at a [[type]] disadvantage. May then realizes that Max is missing. Nearby, Max is seen spying on Nicholai who is on the hunt for a Zigzagoon. Nicholai throws a bunch of fruit into the surrounding bushes, and Max realizes that Nicholai is using the fruit to lure out the wild Zigzagoon. Meanwhile, Ash, May, and Brock are searching for Max, but to no avail. Ash decides to send out his {{AP|Taillow}} to search for Max from the sky. Max has gathered a bunch of fruit in hopes that he will attract all of the Zigzagoon in the forest so that Nicholai won't be able to catch any. He calls out into the forest to get the Zigzagoon to come out. However, before he knows it, a large group of Zigzagoon have completely surrounded him. Nearby, Ash's Taillow has spotted Max, and the group run to catch up to him.

Max panics at the number of Zigzagoon surrounding him, and the Zigzagoon jump towards him to get the fruit. Ash and the group have finally caught up and hear Max's cry for help buried somewhere beneath the group of Zigzagoon eating the fruit. Ash commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt which sends the Zigzagoon scurrying away. May rushes to her brother, but soon the Zigzagoon regroup and now surround the group of four. Ash is about to get Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder Shock}}, but Max says that all the Zigzagoon want are the fruit. Brock calmly offers the fruit to the Zigzagoon, but the one in front of him only kicks dirt in his face. May suggests that the Zigzagoon are so angry because they were interrupted just as they were about to eat. Just as the Zigzagoon continue closing in on the group, Nicholai in a Zigzagoon costume jumps into the center of the circle. Somehow in Zigzagoon language, Nicholai manages to get the Zigzagoon to follow him and he leads them to a tree that is growing the same fruit. Nicholai strikes a tree trunk to cause some fruit to fall to the ground. He has his Mudkip use Water Gun on the surrounding trees, which gets more of the fruit to fall down.

All the Zigzagoon are happily eating the fruit as Ash and his friends approach Nicholai to thank him. Max apologizes to Nicholai, while Nicholai apologizes back for speaking about his father in that way. Max then asks how Nicholai learned how to speak Zigzagoon. Nicholai says that words aren't needed to communicate; rather, what's important is to say what's in his heart. Nicholai picks a Zigzagoon to battle, and the Zigzagoon accepts. He quickly changes into his Mudkip costume and orders Mudkip to use Water Gun. The Zigzagoon avoids it and {{m|Tackle}}s Mudkip. Eventually, Mudkip manages to land a Water Gun on Zigzagoon, and Nicholai throws a {{i|Poké Ball}} at it. He successfully {{pkmn2|caught|captures}} it, but just as he is celebrating his new capture, something grabs his Mudkip. It turns out that it's Team Rocket in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]]. Nicholai demands answers, and the trio proceeds with their {{motto}}. Ash orders Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, but Team Rocket deflects it back at them with a satellite. As they are about to drift away in their balloon, Nicholai refuses to let them leave with his Mudkip. He changes into an {{p|Aipom}} costume, using it to climb up a hill. The wild Zigzagoon see his efforts and begin digging into the ground in an effort to help. Nicholai changes into a {{p|Gligar}} costume and jumps off a cliff. He flies towards the balloon and snatches away the cage that Mudkip is in. Ash sends out his Taillow and orders it to use Peck which sends Team Rocket's balloon flying around before landing the trio in the pitfall trap that the wild Zigzagoon have dug up using {{m|Dig}}. As the trio emerges from the crash, they find themselves surrounded by Ash and the wild Zigzagoon. They climb out of the pitfall before [[Jessie]] and [[James]] call out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} respectively. Arbok uses {{m|Poison Sting}} and Weezing follows with {{m|Sludge}}, but Pikachu dodges everything and hits back with Quick Attack. Finally, Pikachu sends Team Rocket flying with {{m|Thunder}}.

Ash's performance against Team Rocket impresses Nicholai, so the pair have their new Pokémon, Taillow versus Zigzagoon battle it out. As the two opponents struggle to think of attacks, Max admits that it is like watching the pair battle for the first time. The thrilling clash encourages May in her quest to learn to appreciate Pokémon.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet a {{pkmn|Trainer}} named [[Nicholai]].
* {{an|May}} participates in and loses her first [[Pokémon battle]].
* [[Ash's Taillow]] is revealed to know {{m|Peck}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Nicholai]]

====Pokémon debuts====
*{{p|Zigzagoon}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nicholai]]
* Trainer

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG005.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Yanma}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Taillow}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Torchic}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ([[Nicholai]]'s)
* {{p|Zigzagoon}} ([[Nicholai]]'s; new)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Pinsir}} (multiple)
* {{p|Sentret}}
* {{p|Zigzagoon}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] narrate the preview for [[AG006|the next episode]]. Instead of the normal preview music, however, the music for their {{motto}} is played.
* This is the very last time that {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} battle [[Jessie's Arbok]] and [[James's Weezing]].
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a pun on the phrase "in the nick of time".
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 10: Mudkip'' and ''Volume 19: Torchic'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
** This is the only episode to be featured in Viz Media's Pokémon All-Stars series more than once.
* The costumes worn by Nicholai are the same as those that can be bought for trainer customization in the Pokémon Trainer Store at [[Pokémon.com]].
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' is used in this episode.

===Errors===
[[File:AG005 Mudkip Error.png|thumb|230px|The Mudkip error]]
* [[Max]] claims that an average {{p|Zigzagoon}} weighs only eight pounds, but in the games they weigh an average of 38.6 pounds.
** However, he does correctly state that they weigh 39 pounds in [[AG011|a later episode]].
* Nicholai says that he is a {{p|Tentacool}} when in fact he is wearing a {{p|Tentacruel}} costume.
** This was corrected in the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}}, {{pmin|Norway|Norwegian}}, and {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dubs.
* After {{TP|May|Torchic}} faints, {{p|Mudkip}}'s and Nicholai's costume's jaws are dark blue, when they should be the same as Mudkip's belly, and Mudkip's and Nicholai's costume's left cheeks are blue instead of orange.
* When Nicholai walks away after defeating May, his Mudkip is on his right shoulder but when Team Rocket is watching him through their binoculars, the Mudkip is on his left shoulder.
* When {{an|Brock}} takes the food from Max to feed the Zigzagoon, he says there is enough for all of the Zigzagoon, when he is only holding seven fruits. There were noticeably a lot more than seven Zigzagoon.
* When {{TRT}} first captures Mudkip with their clamp, it encloses Mudkip fully, but when it is brought close to their balloon, the clamp is half-open.
* In the Polish dub, Ash orders {{AP|Taillow}} to use {{m|Ember}} instead of {{m|Peck}}, and {{m|Sludge}} is mistakenly referred to as {{m|Lick}}.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|zh_cmn={{tt| 蛇紋熊與短褲少年！小遙的第一場戰鬥！|Zigzagoon and the Shorts-pantsed Boy! May's First Battle!}}
|da={{tt|Behold knæbukserne på!|Keep the knee pants on!}}
|de={{tt|Ein Hoch auf die Knickerbocker!|Cheers for the Knickerboker!}}
|nl={{tt|Op het randje|On the edge}}
|fi={{tt|Polvihousujuttu|The case of knickers}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Un dresseur en culotte courte|A Trainer in short trousers}}
|he=מכנסיים קצרים{{tt|mikhnasayim ksarim|Short trousers}}
|it={{tt|I Pokémon della foresta|The Pokémon of the forest}}
|no={{tt|Redningsmann med knebukser|Rescuer with knickers}}
|pl={{tt|Krótkie spodenki|Short pants}}
|pt_br={{tt|No Limite do Tempo!|In the Limit of the Time!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Num Piscar de Olhos|At a Glance}}
|ru={{tt|Противник под личиной|Enemy behind the mask}}{{tt|*|written title, Pokémon TV}} {{tt|Игра в бриджах|Bridge game}}{{tt|*|spoken title}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Las primeras batallas!|The first battles!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Entrenadores panticortos|Trainers in shorts}}
|sv={{tt|Mameluck-grabben!|The pantalet guy!}}
|th={{tt|จิกุซะคุมะกับเด็กแนวขาสั้น! ศึกแรกของฮารุกะ!!|Jiguzaguma and the Short-pantsed Boy! Haruka's First Battle!!}}
|ko={{tt|지그제구리 진심은 통하는 법|Zigzagoon True Hearts are to be Understood}}
|hi=Knickerbocker Nicholai {{tt|''Knickerbocker Nicholai''|Nicholai the Knickerbocker}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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AG012

2022-12-03T14:23:16Z

AlolanRanger: /* Pokémon debuts */

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=AG012 |
altepcode=EP286 |
colorscheme=Hoenn |
title_en=The Lotad Lowdown |
title_ja=ハスボーとフラワーショップの三姉妹！ |
title_ja_trans=Hassboh and the Three Sisters of the Flower Shop! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=February 13, 2003 |
broadcast_us=December 20, 2003 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced |
en_op=[[I Wanna Be a Hero]] |
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director=浅田裕二 |
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* {{BMGf|4317|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''The Lotad Lowdown''' (Japanese: '''ハスボーとフラワーショップの三姉妹！''' ''{{tt|Hassboh|Lotad}} and the Three Sisters of the Flower Shop!'') is the 12th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 286th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on February 13, 2003 and in the United States on December 20, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash, Pikachu, Brock, May and Max decide to cool off in a picturesque lake en route to Rustboro City. But they're not the only one's splashing around! The lake is actually home to a whole flock of Lotad. The Lotad seem to be having fun with their new friends, but a little girl named Natalie thinks that Ash and crew are out of line. She brings them back to the flower shop which her two older sisters run. There, Ash and the gang learn all about berries and the effects that different berries have on Pokémon. Brock promptly falls in love with the two older sisters, making little Natalie very jealous. In fact, Natalie isn't the only one smitten with Brock—a quirky little Lotad seems to have taken a liking to him as well. Natalie decides to win Brock's affection by finding a Sitrus Berry and she wanders off into the woods. She finds one, but a Beedrill wants it, too! Luckily, Brock arrives in time to save her from the Beedrill. Meanwhile, Team Rocket has decided to catch all the Lotad in the lake and it's up to Brock's quirky Lotad friend and Pikachu to save the day.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} go swimming in a {{rt|104|Hoenn|lake}}, but they soon find themselves surrounded by some mysterious lily pads. Ash urges everyone to swim to shore, but before they can reach the bank, they are all pulled underwater only to find themselves surrounded by a horde of {{p|Lotad}}. The Lotad pile up underneath them and propel the group to shore. Max is thrilled, claiming the Pokémon they just saw were Lotad. Ash verifies this with his [[Pokédex]]. May claims they're cute, but instantly hides behind her younger brother as the Pokémon leap ashore. Ash and the other reassure May that the Lotad appear friendly. Suddenly the Lotad rise up onto their back feet and perform aim a {{m|Water Gun}} high into the air. Max remarks that Lotad usually can’t use Water Gun, and Brock spot one Lotad that seems to be struggling with its attack. Brock approaches it only to receive a full-force Water Gun directly to the face. A girl, [[Natalie]], appears behind them and she demands they leave with her to be punished for trespassing. Brock queries her demand, only to get a scarily sharp response back.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is wandering through the forest, dying of thirst, when [[James]] suddenly collapses on the ground telling [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}} to leave him there to die. The trio spot a [[Tamato Berry]] in a tree and Jessie and Meowth fight over who gets to eat it, until they both take a bite and begin breathing fire from the Berry's spicy flavor.

The group are now over at the [[Pretty Petal flower shop|flower shop]] run by Natalie's sisters. Natalie is scolded by her sister, [[Nicole]], for treating them rudely. They introduce themselves and Brock begins flirting with Nicole. She offers them a slice of freshly baked pie she made when her sister, {{OBP|Rita|AG012}}, comes in complaining that their [[Wailmer Pail]] has sprung another leak. Brock is in awe at Rita's beauty and begins to flirt with her as well, until Natalie becomes insulted that Brock wasn't attracted to her as much as he was to her sisters. Rita questions if perhaps Natalie is in love with Brock herself. They all go in and eat the pie Nicole prepared which she explains she made from the [[Oran Berry|Oran Berries]] that grow around their house. Rita explains that because of the climate they are able to harvest all kinds of [[Berry|Berries]] around their home and she offers to show the group their orchard. Natalie is then shown offering Brock a huge plateful of pie slices just for him, to which he reluctantly thanks her.

Everyone heads outside, so the group calls out their Pokémon to enjoy the nice weather. Nicole and Natalie come out of the shop to take them to their Berry patches, Natalie literally drags an over-stuffed Brock with her. May compliments the size of their Berry garden, and Nicole points out the different types of Berries grown in their garden and explains the different effects Berries have on Pokémon. Brock takes up a strong interest in Berries and asks that Nicole explain more when Natalie offers to make him a list of all the effects each Berry has on Pokémon. He thanks her and she claims that she "would do anything for her boyfriend". Rita approaches the group claiming that some of the pipes have gotten old and since they stopped working, they should replace the entire system. Nicole agrees but is concerned about the amount of work that would is needed to get the job done. Luckily the group of Lotad from the lake arrive with their pads filled with water. They begin to water the garden, and Rita thanks them for their help. May wonders why the Lotad are being so helpful, and Natalie explains that it's the Lotad's way of thanking them for growing all the Berries for them. Max is confused why the Lotad are able to learn Water Gun though Nicole explains that they are special Lotad. Ash offers to help water the garden and May, Max, and Brock excitedly agree.

The Rocket trio have found the lake and decide to take a long drink from it. [[James]] emerges first, now feeling refreshed. However Jessie and Meowth are left with bright red rings around their mouths from the intense spiciness of the Tamato Berry they bit into. James soon spots Ash and company on the other side of the lake as they collect water. Meowth points out that there is a group of Lotad with them, which would make a perfect gift for {{an|Giovanni}}. He explains through a [[boss fantasy]], that the Lotad would be a perfect accompaniment to the Boss’ morning routine. Jessie and James are thrilled with the plan and begin putting their latest scheme into motion.

May, Max, and Brock are carrying buckets of water followed by the group of Lotad, Pikachu and Torchic. Pikachu stops and points out that the Lotad at the front of the line has stopped, and Ash while helping the sisters repair the pipes states that it's the same Lotad from before that couldn't perform a decent Water Gun. Rita explains that it has a unique character, and May claims it's cute. Brock goes over and offers to help the Lotad learn how to water the plants. The Lotad is overjoyed by its achievement and thanks Brock endlessly by bowing its head. Rita claims that she thinks Brock will be an excellent {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} someday, which Ash agrees. By evening, Ash and Rita have finally fixed all the pipes. Rita thanks the Lotad for all their help and orders them back to the lake for the night. The Lotad say goodbye and begin to make their way back home, though the one Lotad stays put. Brock tells it that it should go home when Nicole comes running up with a note saying that Natalie ran off to find [[Sitrus Berry|Sitrus Berries]]. Brock realizes that Natalie has gone to get the Berries after he mentioned that he wouldn’t mind having some for himself. Rita and Ash offer to come along with him, and the three of them head off into the forest.

Night has fallen, but the search for Natalie continues. Pikachu alerts the trio to some rustling in the bushes, but it's the unique Lotad that Brock helped out earlier. Brock thinks it's worried about Natalie and allows it to help them search. Meanwhile, Natalie manages to locate a Sitrus Berry and promptly picks it off the tree. Though she is not alone, and Natalie lets out a massive scream as a wild {{p|Beedrill}} leaps out from the bushes. The search party rushes towards the scream. As Beedrill prepares to sting its target, Brock orders out his {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} which uses Rapid Spin to protect Natalie. The Beedrill retreats into the forest and Brock goes to make sure Natalie is alright. Natalie is thrilled to see Brock saved her, when Rita interrupts by scolding her for running into the forest alone. She apologizes and hands Brock the Sitrus Berry she found. Brock thanks her for finding it for him, and Rita claims that she's only lucky she's safe.

Pikachu ears twitch at a sudden noise, which turns out to be Team Rocket on a boat on the lake's shore. The Rocket trio recites their {{motto}}, declaring their intentions to capture all of the lake's Lotad before speeding off. Ash says that they have to warn the Lotad of Team Rocket, but Rita is afraid they won't reach the Lotad in time. Brock's Lotad friend pipes up, and together with Pikachu on its pad it swims off in pursuit of Team Rocket. Ash and the gang decide to follow them on land. Meanwhile, Team Rocket skim the lake surface and scoop up all of the Lotad with ease, much to horror of May, Max and Nicole. May spots something gaining up on Team Rocket's ship which turns out to be Pikachu and Lotad. Pikachu leaps onto the railing of Team Rocket's boat which Jessie and Meowth figure is a perfect opportunity to capture him as well. Just then, Lotad appears in front of the boat and fires an extremely powerful Water Gun which busts a hole in the front of the boat, releasing all the captured Lotad. Team Rocket watch as all the Lotad swim away, when Ash, Brock, and the two sisters finally catch up. Ash orders Pikachu to fire a {{m|Thunderbolt}} to blast Team Rocket off, destroying their vessel in the process. Pikachu safely lands on Lotad. Everyone is glad to see the Lotad are fine, and Nicole gently reminds Natalie that she's not allowed to go searching for Berries by herself.

The next morning the group get ready to leave. Natalie gives Brock the list of Berries as she promised him. Nicole tells them [[Rustboro City]] isn't far, and Rita wishes Ash and May luck in their [[Gym]] battles. The unusual Lotad reappears and walks up to Brock, seemingly wanting something. Max is quick to realize that Lotad must want to travel with Brock. He asks Nicole if that's okay with her, to which she agrees. Rita adds that he better take good care of it. Brock is thrilled to have {{TP|Brock|Lotad}} now on his team. The group says goodbye to the sisters as they continue on their way to Rustboro City.

==Major events==
* {{an|Brock}} catches a {{TP|Brock|Lotad}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
*{{p|Lotad}} ({{OP|Brock|Lotad}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Natalie]]
* [[Nicole]]
* {{OBP|Rita|AG012}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG012.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Magby}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Taillow}})
* {{p|Treecko}} ({{OP|Ash|Treecko}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Torchic}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Lotad}} ({{OP|Brock|Lotad}}; new)
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}}; [[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* {{p|Lotad}} (Flower Shop sisters', multiple)
* {{p|Beedrill}}

==Trivia==
* [[Advance Adventure]] is used as background music. Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' and ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' is also used in this episode.
* The [[Wailmer Pail]] is introduced in this episode.
* This is the first time {{Berries}} are shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* {{MTR}} says "loose lips sinks ships", a reference to the {{wp|Loose lips sink ships|titular idiom}}.

===Errors===
* In both the English and the Latin American dubs, {{OBP|Rita|AG012}} calls the attention of [[Natalie]] instead of [[Nicole]] as she enters the shop.
* When everybody is walking to the garden, {{an|May}} disappears and then reappears.
* The [[Pecha Berry]] is incorrectly referred to as the ''Pechan Berry''.
* After Brock helps Lotad pour the water on the [[Berry]] tree, the leaf {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|May|Torchic}} are holding disappears.
* [[Max]] erroneously states that {{p|Lotad}} cannot learn {{m|Water Gun}}; however, Lotad can learn Water Gun through {{pkmn|breeding}}.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|zh_cmn={{tt|蓮葉童子與花店三姊妹！|Lotad and the Three Sisters of the Flower Shop!}}
|da={{tt|Skibet er lastet med Lotad|The ship is loaded with Lotad}}
|nl={{tt|Leve de Lotad|Long live the Lotad}}
|de={{tt|Rocko und das kleine Loturzel|Brock and the little Lotad}}
|fi={{tt|Alakuloinen Lotad|The blue Lotad}}
|fr_eu={{tt|La Team Rocket prend l'eau|Team Rocket takes water}}
|he=האמת על לוטד{{tt|ha'emet al Lotad|The truth about Lotad}}
|it={{tt|Tutti frutti|Plenty of fruit}}
|no={{tt|Lotad overalt|Lotad everywhere}}
|pl={{tt|Podły Lotad|Mean Lotad}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Pequeno Lotad|The Little Lotad}}
|pt_eu={{tt|O Meu Amigo Lotad|My Friend Lotad}}
|ru={{tt|Вывести Лотадов на чистую воду|Lead Lotad to pure water}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Los pequeños Lotad!|The little Lotad!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Lotad acuáticos|Aquatic Lotad}}
|sv={{tt|Brocks nya vän!|Brock's new friend!}}
|th={{tt|ฮะสึโบ กับ 3 สาวพี่น้องร้านดอกไม้!|Hassboh and the Three Sisters of the Flower Shop!}}
|ko={{tt|연꽃몬과 꽃가게의 세자매|Lotad and the Three Sisters of the Flower Shop}}
|hi=Brock का नया दोस्त Lotad! {{tt|''Brock ka Naya Dost Lotad!''|Brock's New Friend Lotad!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}
 
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[[Category:Episodes directed by Yūji Asada]]
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AG028

2022-12-03T14:22:24Z

AlolanRanger: /* Pokémon debuts */

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=AG028 |
altepcode=EP302 |
colorscheme=Hoenn |
title_en=Seeing is Believing! |
title_ja=アゲハントとドクケイル！進化の果てに！ |
title_ja_trans=Agehunt & Dokucale! The Final Evolution! |
screen=yes|
broadcast_jp=June 5, 2003 |
broadcast_us=April 24, 2004 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced |
en_op=[[I Wanna Be a Hero]] |
ja_op=[[Advance Adventure|アドバンス・アドベンチャー]] |
ja_ed=[[Polka O Dolka|ポルカ・オ・ドルカ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
director=渡辺正彦 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=AG021-AG030 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|ag|028}}
* {{BMGf|4815|Dub review thread on BMGf}} }}
'''Seeing is Believing!''' (Japanese: '''アゲハントとドクケイル！進化の果てに！''' ''{{tt|Agehunt|Beautifly}} & {{tt|Dokucale|Dustox}}! The Final Evolution!'') is the 28th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 302nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 5, 2003 and in the United States on April 24, 2004.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash, May and Brock show off their Pokémon to Professor Birch who compliments them all. The group begins walking toward a forest where they discover three Seedot that seem to be very unhappy. After Birch explains how to make friends with the Seedot, which involves rubbing them with leaves and rolling on the ground with them, the group tries to put the Seedot back into the trees. The trees seem to be too dry for the Seedot, so the gang decides to help them.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is devising a plan to capture the Seedot. Jessie is gushing over how wonderful it's going to be when her Silcoon (which is actually a Cascoon) evolves into a Beautifly. James and Meowth shudder at the impending doom. Team Rocket meets up with the group and attacks them, trying to capture the Seedot. May then uses her Silcoon to attack Jessie's Cascoon. May's Silcoon then begins to glow and evolves into a Beautifly! May is overjoyed with her new Pokémon. Corphish sends Team Rocket blasting off again with its Crab Hammer attack.

Jessie vows to make her Cascoon evolve. After trying to pit it against their own Pokémon, Team Rocket hunts down Ash and company to challenge them again. Jessie attacks May's Beautifly with her Cascoon and it begins to glow. Meowth and James try to hide the newly evolved Dustox, but Jessie pushes them out of the way. She shocks everyone by being ecstatic by her new Dustox because she thinks is looks so much more powerful than Beautifly. After more fighting, Corphish send Team Rocket on their way again and Ash and the gang part ways with Professor Birch.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are sitting at their camp with [[Professor Birch]]. Ash then lets out {{AP|Treecko}}, {{AP|Taillow}}, and {{AP|Corphish}} to show the Professor the progress he's made. {{an|May}} decides to call out her {{TP|May|Silcoon}}, and {{an|Brock}} releases {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} and {{TP|Brock|Lotad}}. Birch admires them all, but when he gets to Brock's Pokémon, Lotad is facing the wrong way, so Mudkip turns it around. The group shares a few laughs as Lotad stares off into space. Meanwhile, somewhere out in the forest, [[Jessie]] is polishing her {{TP|Jessie|Cascoon}} while telling it what a beautiful "Silcoon" it is. [[James]] and {{MTR}} try multiple times to tell her that it's actually a Cascoon, but she simply won't listen. James takes out a Pokémon card with Silcoon painted on it to show Jessie, but she ignorantly remarks that the card is wrong.

The group and Birch set off into the forest to find a new training location when they come across some seemingly unhappy {{p|Seedot}} hanging from a tree. After some observation, the Professor comes to the conclusion that the cause is due to the recent landslide nearby that took down their favorite trees to drink moisture from. He then suggests rubbing the Seedot with leaves to cheer them up, and [[Max]] is astounded that it actually works. After that, the Professor plays with the Seedot by rolling on the ground with them; this allows him to communicate and connect with the Pokémon at their own level. As {{TRT}} observes Professor Birch playing with the Pokémon, they spin a devious plot to steal the three Seedot and give them to {{an|Giovanni}} as a present. All of a sudden, a {{m|Haze}} attack spills into the area, and Team Rocket appears from their hiding place. Ash sends out his Corphish and subdues {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} with a {{m|Vice Grip}} attack. Jessie sends out her Cascoon, proclaiming it to be a Silcoon upon throwing the {{i|Poké Ball}}. Professor Birch quickly corrects her, adding that she actually has a Cascoon. May calls out her Silcoon to prove the Professor’s point, and Birch exclaims that Silcoon and Cascoon are notably different because of their eyes. Jessie insists her "Silcoon" will [[Evolution|evolve]] into a Beautifly and she orders it to use {{m|Tackle}}. May calls on her Silcoon to do the same, and as the two Cocoon Pokémon Tackle each other, May's Silcoon evolves into a {{TP|May|Beautifly}}. May is ecstatic about her new Pokémon and checks her [[Pokédex]] eagerly. Jessie, however, is determined to prove her “Silcoon” is still better and orders a {{m|String Shot}}. Though Corphish breaks the silky thread with its claw before sending Team Rocket off with a {{m|Crabhammer}}.

Afterwards, Beautifly lands on May's head. Brock then gives May a special food gel for Beautifly that he pre-prepared for the day Silcoon evolved. They discuss Beautifly's new [[move]]s and Professor Birch hands May a {{wp|frisbee}}, telling her that if she wants to start winning [[Pokémon Contest]]s, she will have to start working very hard. May then throws the frisbee, telling her Beautifly to keep it spinning in the air using its newly acquired {{m|Gust}} attack. Meanwhile, deep in the woods, Jessie forces Meowth to fight her Cascoon in order to raise its experience, so it'll evolve. Despite Cascoon successfully knocking Meowth out with its Tackle attack, it wasn't enough. Jessie then battles [[James's Cacnea]], but after yet another victory with no result, Jessie decides that she needs to battle stronger Pokémon. She sets her sights on the nearby [[twerp]]s.

Just after Ash and company find a flourishing tree that the Seedot like, Team Rocket appears, and Jessie challenges the group to a battle. May accepts and leads the attack with her Beautifly, sending Cascoon flying backwards with Gust. James sends out his Cacnea to help, while Ash calls out Treecko. Cacnea makes the first move, sending a {{m|Pin Missile}} attack Treecko's way, which it skillfully dodges. Treecko returns the favor with a {{m|Pound}} attack, narrowly missing Cacnea with its dangerous tail. Amidst the chaos, Meowth attempts to sneak around and kidnap the unsuspecting Seedot, but is stopped when Brock calls out Mudkip to use its {{m|Water Gun}} on him. During the battle between Jessie and May, Cascoon starts to evolve. Fearful of Jessie's wrath, Meowth dresses up as a Beautifly while James hides [[Jessie's Dustox|the newly evolved Pokémon]]. This is seen through easily, however, and Jessie uncovers it, only to find not a Beautifly, but a Dustox instead. Confused, she wonders how this is possible, considering that she had caught a {{p|Wurmple}} just like May, and both of them had evolved at the same time. Professor Birch explains to Jessie once more that her Pokémon was a Cascoon, not a Silcoon, so the only thing into which it could have evolved was a Dustox. This time, Jessie listens to him and looks ready to explode in anger. However, much to everyone's surprise, she actually adores her new Dustox.

Jessie becomes overconfident in her new Poison Moth Pokémon and challenges May's Beautifly. She first has James tell her Dustox’s move set, and she is impressed. The battle begins with a Tackle from Dustox, which hits Beautifly head-on, but the Butterfly Pokémon quickly regains its composure and returns the favor with a Tackle of its own. Jessie becomes enraged and commands Dustox to use {{m|Poison Sting}}, but it's easily blown away by Beautifly's Gust. James decides to join in and has Cacnea use {{m|Pin Missile}} while Dustox shoots a {{m|Psybeam}}, but Treecko leaps in front of Beautifly and takes both attacks. Ash [[recall]]s the brave Pokémon and sends out Corphish, who quickly jumps to avoid another Pin Missile from Cacnea. Beautifly dodges a Poison Sting from Dustox and slams it with a Tackle, sending it reeling into its Trainer, both of them hitting the ground. After Corphish deals with Cacnea using Crabhammer, it sends a {{m|Bubble Beam}} at their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]], causing an explosion which sends them blasting off once again. Professor Birch and the others' attentions return to the Seedot, who are happily attached to a tree branch. Birch inspects the soil and declares that is appears to be nutrient rich. As the sun sets on the horizon, Professor Birch bids the group farewell before heading back to [[Littleroot Town]].

==Major events==
* [[Jessie]]'s {{p|Cascoon}} is revealed to know {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Harden}}.
* {{an|May}}'s {{p|Silcoon}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|May|Beautifly}} and learns {{m|Gust}}.
* Jessie's Cascoon evolves into {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and learns {{m|Poison Sting}} and {{m|Psybeam}}.
* [[Professor Birch]] leaves {{ashfr|the group}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* [[May's Beautifly]]
* {{p|Seedot}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Professor Birch]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG028.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Wurmple}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}; cameo)
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Taillow}})
* {{p|Treecko}} ({{OP|Ash|Treecko}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Wurmple}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}}; flashback)
* {{p|Silcoon}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}}; evolves)
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Lotad}} ({{OP|Brock|Lotad}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ({{OP|Brock|Mudkip}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Wurmple}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; flashback)
* {{p|Cascoon}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; evolves)
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Seedot}} (×3)

==Trivia==
* The English title is based on the phrase "''Seeing is believing''".
* Excluding [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|temporary changes]], [[Jessie]]'s [[Party|Pokémon team]] will remain as is from this point until ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]'', where Jessie [[Released Pokémon|releases]] her {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}.
* The blurb for this episode on pokemon.com uses the Japanese name for {{m|Crabhammer}}, "Crab Hammer", instead of the English name.
* Even though the Pokémon in the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment is chosen at random at this point in the anime, this episode coincidentally features all of {{p|Wurmple}}'s evolutionary family.

===Errors===
[[File:AG028 Error.png|thumb|200px|Cacnea's missing spikes]]
* Wurmple's image for Who's That Pokémon? has a white square chunk missing from a part of its body, slightly below its head.
* While {{TRT}} is training Jessie's Cascoon, [[James's Cacnea]]'s four green spikes near the top of its head appear as black holes instead after Cascoon defeats it.
* When Team Rocket arrives the first time using {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}'s {{m|Haze}}, [[Professor Birch]] asked who they are, despite having already met them in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'' and ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]''.
* When Jessie battles {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} with Cascoon for the second time, Professor Birch says Cascoon has white, clear eyes, rather than Silcoon.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, Professor Birch wishes Ash good luck with his training and tells May to take care of her Beautifly. In the original Japanese version, Birch wishes Ash and May good luck on his Gym battle and her Contests.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|zh_cmn={{tt|狩獵鳳蝶與毒粉蝶！進化之後！|Beautifly vs. Dustox! After the Evolution!}}
|da={{tt|En helt anden pokémon!|A completely different Pokémon!}}
|nl={{tt|Eerst zien, dan geloven!|Seeing is believing!}}
|de={{tt|Irren ist menschlich|To err is human}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Armulys ou Blindalys|Silcoon or Cascoon}}
|he=לראות ולהאמין{{tt|lir'ot veleha'amin|To see and believe}}
|it={{tt|Vedere per credere|Seeing is believing}}
|no={{tt|Du tror det ikke før du får se det!|You don't believe it until you see it!}}
|pl={{tt|Zobaczyć to uwierzyć|Seeing is believing}}
|pt_br={{tt|Ver para Crer!|Seeing is Believing!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Ver para Crer!|Seeing is Believing!}}
|ru={{tt|Лучше один раз увидеть|It's best to see once}}{{tt|*|written title, Pokémon TV}} {{tt|Поверь глазам своим|Believe your eyes}}{{tt|*|spoken title}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Ver para creer!|Seeing is believing!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Ver para creer|Seeing is believing}}
|sv={{tt|Invecklad utveckling!|Complicated evolution!}}
|th={{tt|อาเงฮั้นท์กับโดกุเกล! บทสรุปของการเปลี่ยนร่าง!|Agehunt & Dokucale! The Final Evolution!}}
|ko={{tt|진화의 끝 뷰티플라이와 독케일|The End of Evolution Beautifly and Dustox}}
|hi=दिखावे पे न जाओ! {{tt|''Dikhawe pe na jao!''|Don't trust appreances!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}
 
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AG019

2022-12-03T14:21:54Z

AlolanRanger: /* Pokémon debuts */

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epcode=AG019 |
altepcode=EP293 |
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title_en=Sharpedo Attack! |
title_ja=脱出！サメハダーの島！！ |
title_ja_trans=Escape! Samehader Island!! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=April 3, 2003 |
broadcast_us=January 31, 2004 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced |
en_op=[[I Wanna Be a Hero]] |
ja_op=[[Advance Adventure|アドバンス・アドベンチャー]] |
ja_ed=[[Polka O Dolka|ポルカ・オ・ドルカ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=松井亜弥 |
storyboard=須藤典彦 |
director=須藤典彦 |
art=志村泉 |
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epstaffpage=AG011-AG020 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|ag|019}}
* {{BMGf|4545|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Sharpedo Attack!''' (Japanese: '''脱出！サメハダーの島！！''' ''Escape! {{tt|Samehader|Sharpedo}} Island!!'') is the 19th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 293rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 3, 2003 and in the United States on January 31, 2004.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and company are sailing toward Dewford Town, thanks to their new friends Mr. Briney and his Wingull, Peeko. Mr. Briney stops at a small island so that Max and May can enjoy a swim while everyone else and their Pokémon relaxes and soaks up the sun. All the while, Team Rocket is tailing the happy sea goers underwater in their Magikarp sub. Team Rocket is not the only thing following our heroes, though. A dark shadow is following the boat as it turns towards the island. When they get closer to the island, May and Max dive in the water and begin swimming and splashing around. Suddenly Ash and Brock hear May and Max scream. The boat is surrounded by a group of Sharpedo! Ash and Mr. Briney send Peeko and Taillow to help Max and May. Both Max and May were hurt by the rough skin of the Sharpedo. Pikachu uses its Thunderbolt attack to ward off the Sharpedo long enough for Mr. Briney to dock the boat on the island.

While Ash and company set up camp for the night, Team Rocket surfaces, complaining of hunger. The Sharpedo begin attacking their sub and Jessie sends Seviper after them. After one successful strike, the Sharpedo retaliate and send Team Rocket blasting away. The following morning, Ash tries to lure the group of Sharpedo away from the island, but the leader is not tricked. Brock challenges the leader using his Lotad and wins after just two attacks. Brock realizes the Sharpedo is poisoned and begins nursing it back to health, only to discover that it was Jessie's Seviper that poisoned it. Team Rocket attempts to steal Pikachu again, but is warded off by the gang's new found group of Sharpedo friends. The episode ends with everyone swimming happily with the group of Sharpedo, which, they discover, only have rough skin when threatened or are around enemies. Now it's off to Dewford to compete for a second Hoenn badge!

==Plot==
Aboard the S.S. Wingull, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} admire the calm sea and the salty air. [[Mr. Briney]] remarks that the conditions are wonderful for sailing, happily declaring that they'll reach [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]] before nightfall. {{an|May}} calls out her Pokémon to enjoy the boat ride, with Ash and {{an|Brock}} following suit. {{TRT}} are in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Magikarp submarine]], tailing the group’s boat. [[Jessie]] orders her teammates to start pedalling harder as the S.S. Wingull speeds ahead. Seeing all the Pokémon relaxing, [[Max]] and May decide they want to go swimming. Ash wants to go straight to the Gym. However, the others are able to convince him that one swim won't stop him from becoming a [[Pokémon Master]], so they change course and head for an island shaped like a crescent moon. As they sail on, a shape under the water is following them, and it's not Team Rocket. Mr. Briney tells them that he discovered the island they're going to, and it's not on any map. May comes out in a new swimsuit that she bought in [[Rustboro City]], and she and Max jump into the water. Ash, Brock, and all the Pokémon except {{TP|May|Torchic}} prepare to dive in as well, but they hear screaming. May and Max are surrounded by {{p|Sharpedo}}. Mr. Briney has [[Peeko]] carry them back to the boat, while {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Taillow}} try to attack the Sharpedo. One jumps up and rubs against Max's leg, and its {{a|Rough Skin}} scratches him. Peeko deposits them back on the boat, and May is very angry when she realizes that her brand new bathing suit was torn. While Brock checks on Max’s injuries, Ash takes the opportunity to check Sharpedo out on his [[Pokédex]]. Mr. Briney tells them that they should leave, but then the Sharpedo start ramming the boat. With a little help from Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, they're able to get passed the Sharpedo and dock on the island.

That night they're all sitting around a campfire eating dinner, while some lookouts from the Sharpedo gang are patrolling the waters. Brock and Mr. Briney don't understand why the Sharpedo are working together since they're usually solitary, but the more important question is how they are going to get off the island. Ash thinks that a Pokémon battle would be all it would take, but Max reminds him that they only have eight Pokémon in total while there are lots of Sharpedo. Brock thinks that if they beat the leader of the Sharpedo in a battle, they might become the leaders. Since they don't have any other plans, they decide to try it. Meanwhile, Team Rocket surfaces, exhausted. Jessie notices the island in the distance, but before they can do anything about it they're surrounded by the Sharpedo. Jessie sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and it lands a {{m|Poison Tail}} on the leader. However, all of the Sharpedo charge forward, which sends the Rocket trio blasting off. As they're flying off into the distance, they see Mr. Briney's boat docked on the island and realize the [[twerp]]s are there.

It's now morning, and the entire bay is full of Sharpedo. Ash and Pikachu stand in a large bucket and hold on to a rope attached to Taillow and Peeko. This functions as a water ski of sorts, and Ash sails around the bay in an attempt to get the Sharpedo to follow. The leader orders the rest of the school to pursue Ash, and Ash soon leads them out to sea. Then May, Max, and Mr. Briney pull a rope they had hidden, and a wooden fence slides into the water, trapping the Sharpedo leader. It rams the fence over and over, pulling on the rope, until it's yanked from Max and Mr. Briney's hands. May keeps holding on, so she flies forward and lands in the water, where the Sharpedo charges at her. Brock quickly sends out his {{TP|Brock|Lotad}}, which distracts the Sharpedo. In the meantime, Max has May grab a hold of the rope as he and Mr. Briney pull her to shore, as well as completing their fence trap. As Ash returns, too, Brock challenges Sharpedo to a one-on-one battle. Brock orders a {{m|Water Gun}}, but Sharpedo snaps Lotad up in its jaws. He calls for another Water Gun, and Lotad follows through and manages to free itself. Brocks orders yet another Water Gun, but Lotad senses something off about Sharpedo and swims up to it. Suddenly, Sharpedo keels over. Brock examines Sharpedo close to the shore and declares that it must be {{status|poisoned}}. Max suggests Sharpedo could have gotten into a fight with a {{p|Tentacruel}}. Brock does everything he can for Sharpedo and feeds it some [[Pokémon food]] to keep its strength up, but they don't have any medicine. Brock continues to offer Sharpedo comfort, urging it to overcome the poison’s effects. Sharpedo wakes up early the next morning and sees Lotad asleep in the water in front of it. Remembering their battle from the previous day, it starts to attack it. However, it then sees that Brock fell asleep petting it, and it gently puts its fin over him before going back to sleep.

Suddenly, the Magikarp submarine surfaces, waking everyone up. It shoots out nets and grabs Pikachu and Sharpedo. Brock demands Sharpedo be returned, admitting that it was poisoned. Jessie smirks as she declares that her Seviper's Poison Tail worked, though the admission infuriates Brock. He has Lotad use {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut the nets. Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder}}, but stops mid-sentence and says that they don't even need to bother. Team Rocket is confused until they look behind them and see the entire school of Sharpedo. They all advance towards Team Rocket at the same time, causing the submarine to explode, and sending Team Rocket blasting off again. Sharpedo has now recovered from the poison, and it is grateful for everything that Brock did. All the other Sharpedo start nuzzling Brock, and he panics, but then he realizes that their Rough Skin isn't affecting him. Mr. Briney explains that many Pokemon traits stop working if they have befriended someone. The others try petting the Sharpedo and they aren't hurt either. The group arrives at Dewford Town by the evening. Mr. Briney wishes them all the best as he sets course for [[Slateport City]], and they wave goodbye to both him and the school of Sharpedo.

With the group now safely in Dewford Town, it is now time to find Ash's next Gym challenge at the Dewford Gym.

==Major events==
* [[Brock's Lotad]] is revealed to know {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive on [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Sharpedo}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Mr. Briney]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG019.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Igglybuff}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Taillow}})
* {{p|Treecko}} ({{OP|Ash|Treecko}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Torchic}})
* {{p|Wurmple}} ({{OP|May|Wurmple}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Lotad}} ({{OP|Brock|Lotad}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Nosepass}} ({{OP|Roxanne|Nosepass}}, flashback)
* {{p|Wingull}} ([[Mr. Briney]]'s, [[Peeko]])
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Polka O Dolka]] replaced [[Because the Sky is There]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* [[Advance Adventure]] and [[Because the Sky is There]] are used as background music.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to a {{wp|shark attack}}.
* In this episode, {{an|Brock}} says that he wishes to be a Doctor so he could help {{p|Sharpedo}}. It would take [[DP190|over 360 episodes]] for him to start working toward that goal.
* This is one of the few episodes where {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} doesn't pop out after {{TRT}} finishes their {{motto}}.
* [[Max]] is seen bleeding in this episode.
* This episode begins the 13-episode [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]] arc.

===Errors===
* Sharpedo's mouth is colored blue instead of gray in one scene.
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?]] description for {{p|Igglybuff}} misspells "balloon" as "baloon".
* In the German dub, when the [[Ability]] {{a|Rough Skin}} is mentioned, it is referred by its English name instead of the translated version, ''Rauhaut''.
* When {{Ash}} is checking Sharpedo with his [[Pokédex]], Sharpedo's eyes are missing.
* While {{TP|Brock|Lotad}} is battling Sharpedo, [[Peeko]]'s beak is colored completely black.
* When [[Jessie's Seviper]] battles Sharpedo, its tongue overlaps its fangs in one scene.
* When {{an|May}} is petting Sharpedo, she is not wearing her gloves.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, before the flashback of the Gym battle, Max's voice is absent.
* In the Brazilian dub, [[Who's That Pokémon?]], {{p|Igglybuff}} is incorrectly identified as {{p|Jigglypuff}}.

===Dub edits===
* The scene where Sharpedo bites Seviper is cut in the English dub.

==In other languages==
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|ko={{tt|바다의 무법자, 샤크니아|The Outlaw of the Sea, Sharpedo}}
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AG009

2022-12-03T14:21:19Z

AlolanRanger: /* Pokémon debuts */

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prevtitle=A Tail with a Twist |
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epcode=AG009 |
altepcode=EP283 |
colorscheme=Hoenn |
title_en=Taming of the Shroomish |
title_ja=怪奇！キノココ屋敷の謎！？ |
title_ja_trans=Bizarre! Mystery of the Kinococo Mansion!? |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=January 23, 2003 |
broadcast_us=December 6, 2003 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced |
en_op=[[I Wanna Be a Hero]] |
ja_op=[[Advance Adventure|アドバンス・アドベンチャー]] |
ja_ed=[[Because the Sky is There|そこに空があるから]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=十川誠志 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
director=秦義人 |
art=宍戸久美子 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=AG001-AG010|
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|ag|009}}
* {{BMGf|4243|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}

'''Taming of the Shroomish''' (Japanese: '''怪奇！キノココ屋敷の謎！？''' ''Bizarre! Mystery of the {{tt|Kinococo|Shroomish}} Mansion!?'') is the ninth episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and the 283rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 23, 2003 and in the United States on December 6, 2003.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash, May, Brock and Max have arrived at a small city on their way to Rustboro City. Brock decides to stock up on supplies, while Max is eager to go hunting for city dwelling Pokémon. Max soon stumbles upon a very frightened Shroomish who is hiding in an alleyway. Ash, Max, Pikachu and their new Shroomish friend head off to find a Pokémon Center. On their way they pass by a deserted mansion that is being torn down. There, the gang learns that not long ago most of the city was forest and that many, many Shroomish lived in the area. They also learn that strange things are going on at the mansion, and many people believe that it's haunted. A little investigation reveals that the mansion is actually inhabited by all of the Shroomish who used to live in the forest. When the forest was destroyed, they had nowhere else to go. All of the strange noises and smells that the construction workers were hearing were actually the Shroomish! The grandson of the owner decides to tear down the mansion as planned, but to convert all of that land into a forest for the Shroomish.

==Plot==
After making it out of [[Petalburg Woods]], the group finds themselves in the urban center of [[Rinshin Town]]. {{an|May}} is keen to do some window shopping, {{Ash}} wants to get something to eat, {{an|Brock}} needs to stock up on supplies and [[Max]] is all for Pokémon hunting. The group decides to split up for the afternoon - May and Brock will go to the shops while Ash and Max find somewhere to eat. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} are working as manual laborers on a building site in the city, tearing down an old, disused mansion. The other workers are worried by what seems to be ghosts in the mansion. May drags Brock off to look at fashion and accessories. He's extremely bored. He would rather be buying medicine and ingredients for [[Pokémon food]], but May says that can wait. Eventually, he gets his stuff and they're walking through the streets when they hear a woman mention a curse. May is instantly interested and eager to hear the tale of a haunted mansion. The woman explains that the property is known as the Green Lodge, and demolition workers have been quitting because of strange happenings. Brock gets scared, but May insists on going over to check out the haunted house.

After eating a burger, Ash and Max head off to the alleyways in the city, where they peer in looking for Pokémon and spot a {{p|Shroomish}}, who doesn't look too happy. Max wants to feed it and make friends with it, so Ash hands him some [[Pokémon food]]. Shroomish is suspicious and uses {{m|Stun Spore}} causing Ash and Max to retreat. Afterwards, Ash takes out some of Brock's Pokémon food, stacks it on a piece of paper and sets it in front of the Shroomish. Shroomish still doesn't want to eat it, until {{AP|Pikachu}} jumps down from Ash's shoulder and takes a piece to show that it's safe to eat. Shroomish tries the food and loves it. Ash and Max are surprised because Shroomish is in the city instead of the forest, where it normally would be. They think it might have been separated from its {{pkmn|Trainer}} and maybe they should take it to a [[Pokémon Center]]. Max takes out a handkerchief and ties it around the top of Shroomish's head, as a gift. Shroomish is very happy with this. Max picks up Shroomish and they head off.

Brock and May are inspecting the Green Lodge, and Brock comments that they really should let it go. May's still very excited about the prospect of ghosts, so she approaches the manor and Brock reluctantly follows her through the entrance gates. Soon after, Ash and Max stop in front of the manor house after noticing Shroomish staring intently at it. They're spotted by the Rocket trio, and [[Jessie]] and [[James]] immediately drops the log they're holding to hatch plan to catch Pikachu. {{MTR}} is left holding the log, which quickly drops on top of him. Shroomish, still in Max's arms, gets very distressed and runs off. Ash and Max follow it. Shroomish goes into the mansion through a broken window. Ash and Max follow after Shroomish, but they lose track of and instead find May and Brock standing outside the lodge. A man, [[Alex]] approaches the group ordering them to move on because of the demolition works. Max explains that they were just following a Shroomish, but Alex refutes the claim entirely. He informs the group that the Green Lodge belonged to his {{TP|Alex|grandfather}}, and he used to stay over and play with the resident Shroomish as a child. Alex claims the Shroomish have since disappeared because of Rinshin Town’s growing city blocks and his grandfather's passing. Alex explains that he is simply on site to check on the demolition’s progress, but strange occurrences have been hampering efforts. May is keen to hear more details, but Alex replies that it’s just rumors. Max and Ash again affirm their story, so Alex decides he'll have to go inside and see for himself and the others follow him.

Inside, they find Shroomish shivering by one of the old fireplaces. Max approaches to attend to his friend when two other Shroomish emerge, also looking frightened. Pikachu goes to talk to them, while the humans decide that they must be upset because they'll have no home when the mansion is torn down. Team Rocket arrives by crashing through the floor. After reciting their {{motto}}, James and Jessie send out {{TP|James|Cacnea}} and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. As the confrontation is about to begin, the trio of Shroomish let out a cry. A whole herd of Shroomish arrive, quickly filling the room. Seviper knocks some of the Shroomish away with a {{m|Poison Tail}} and Cacnea attempts a {{m|Pin Missile}} attack. The Shroomish are unimpressed and fill the air with a cloud of Stun Spore. Alex leads the group outside for some fresh air, while Team Rocket are left paralyzed by the Stun Spore.

Outside, Alex and the others affirm that the strange [[footprint]]s and odd occurrence are because of the large number of Shroomish that call the Green Lodge home. Max adds that the Shroomish are in pain, and he informs Alex that the Shroomish want just want to play with him like the old days. Alex admits that he shares their sentiments. Alex formally apologizes to Shroomish, but he admits that the demolition must progress.

Suddenly, Team Rocket arrives on the scene to get their revenge on the Shroomish, this time with a brand new [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]]. They begin ramming the lodge's walls, and the commotion leads all of the Shroomish to flee the building. Team rocket then picks up and the Shroomish, tossing them all into the capture net on the back of their vehicle. Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Team Rocket’s machine is unscathed. The first Shroomish is angry and leads its comrades in a Stun Spore barrage, but since Team Rocket's vehicle is airtight, nothing gets through and that includes fresh air. The Stun Spores go off towards the city, but Brock's {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} heads it off with a {{m|Rapid Spin}} attack. Jessie and James start feeling weird from lack of oxygen so Meowth opens the windows. While this lets in fresh air, it also allows the Stun Spore into the cabin. As Team Rocket feel the full effects of Stun Spore, Alex orders the Shroomish to attack with {{m|Leech Seed}}, and the vines beginning sapping away the Rocket trio’s energy. May's {{TP|May|Torchic}} burns through Team Rocket's giant basket with its {{m|Ember}} attack to free the other Shroomish. Afterwards Pikachu delivers a detonating {{m|Thunder}} to send Team Rocket blasting off.

Afterwards, Max asks about the fate of the Green Lodge again. Alex affirms that the mansion will still have to be demolished. He adds that he'll replant the whole area full of trees so there will be a forest like there was before, and the Shroomish agree enthusiastically. Ash, May, Brock and Max wave goodbye to Alex and the happy herd of Shroomish.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Shroomish}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Alex]]
* [[Alex's grandfather]] (flashback)
* Demolition workers
* [[Rinshin Town|Rinshin]] townspeople

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG009.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Snubbull}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Torchic}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Shroomish}} ([[Alex]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Machoke}} (Demolition worker's; ×2)

==Trivia==
* The title of this episode is based on that of the Shakespeare play ''{{wp|The Taming of the Shrew}}''.
* [[Advance Adventure]] is used as background music.
* This episode marks the first of many times where [[Max]] befriends a Pokémon.
* This is the first [[filler episode]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''.
* When the {{p|Shroomish}} start grouping up, just after {{TRT}}'s attack, Jessie calls them {{p|Foongus}}, and James states they are {{p|Amoonguss}}. These names would later be assigned to two Pokémon of [[Generation V]], also based on mushrooms. Coincidentally, James would catch an {{TP|James|Amoonguss}}.

===Errors===
* [[James's Cacnea]] had the three dark green diamonds under its mouth and the four point shape at the top of its head colored black like its mouth when it was attacking the herd of {{p|Shroomish}}. It can also be seen for the top of its head during the first time the camera looks at Team Rocket after the start of the Stun Spore attack inside the mansion.
* In the first shot of {{an|May}} window shopping, the mannequins had heads. In the second shot, they didn't.
* When May sends out {{TP|May|Torchic}}, its voice is heard but its mouth doesn't move.
* For a while, the [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/06_21-taming-of-the-shroomish/ blurb for the episode] misspells {{Ash}}'s name as ''Ashes'' in the first sentence. This has since been corrected.

<gallery>
AG009 Error.png|Cacnea's miscoloration
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* The credits of this episode uses the instrumental version of [[I Wanna Be a Hero|the theme]].

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|怪奇！怪奇蘑蘑菇大宅之謎？|Bizarre! The Mystery of Shroomish Manor?}}
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|sv={{tt|Rivningshuset!|The condemned house!}}
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AG009

2022-12-03T14:13:18Z

AlolanRanger: /* Pokémon debuts */

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title_en=Taming of the Shroomish |
title_ja=怪奇！キノココ屋敷の謎！？ |
title_ja_trans=Bizarre! Mystery of the Kinococo Mansion!? |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=January 23, 2003 |
broadcast_us=December 6, 2003 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced |
en_op=[[I Wanna Be a Hero]] |
ja_op=[[Advance Adventure|アドバンス・アドベンチャー]] |
ja_ed=[[Because the Sky is There|そこに空があるから]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=十川誠志 |
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* {{BMGf|4243|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''Taming of the Shroomish''' (Japanese: '''怪奇！キノココ屋敷の謎！？''' ''Bizarre! Mystery of the {{tt|Kinococo|Shroomish}} Mansion!?'') is the ninth episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and the 283rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 23, 2003 and in the United States on December 6, 2003.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash, May, Brock and Max have arrived at a small city on their way to Rustboro City. Brock decides to stock up on supplies, while Max is eager to go hunting for city dwelling Pokémon. Max soon stumbles upon a very frightened Shroomish who is hiding in an alleyway. Ash, Max, Pikachu and their new Shroomish friend head off to find a Pokémon Center. On their way they pass by a deserted mansion that is being torn down. There, the gang learns that not long ago most of the city was forest and that many, many Shroomish lived in the area. They also learn that strange things are going on at the mansion, and many people believe that it's haunted. A little investigation reveals that the mansion is actually inhabited by all of the Shroomish who used to live in the forest. When the forest was destroyed, they had nowhere else to go. All of the strange noises and smells that the construction workers were hearing were actually the Shroomish! The grandson of the owner decides to tear down the mansion as planned, but to convert all of that land into a forest for the Shroomish.

==Plot==
After making it out of [[Petalburg Woods]], the group finds themselves in the urban center of [[Rinshin Town]]. {{an|May}} is keen to do some window shopping, {{Ash}} wants to get something to eat, {{an|Brock}} needs to stock up on supplies and [[Max]] is all for Pokémon hunting. The group decides to split up for the afternoon - May and Brock will go to the shops while Ash and Max find somewhere to eat. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} are working as manual laborers on a building site in the city, tearing down an old, disused mansion. The other workers are worried by what seems to be ghosts in the mansion. May drags Brock off to look at fashion and accessories. He's extremely bored. He would rather be buying medicine and ingredients for [[Pokémon food]], but May says that can wait. Eventually, he gets his stuff and they're walking through the streets when they hear a woman mention a curse. May is instantly interested and eager to hear the tale of a haunted mansion. The woman explains that the property is known as the Green Lodge, and demolition workers have been quitting because of strange happenings. Brock gets scared, but May insists on going over to check out the haunted house.

After eating a burger, Ash and Max head off to the alleyways in the city, where they peer in looking for Pokémon and spot a {{p|Shroomish}}, who doesn't look too happy. Max wants to feed it and make friends with it, so Ash hands him some [[Pokémon food]]. Shroomish is suspicious and uses {{m|Stun Spore}} causing Ash and Max to retreat. Afterwards, Ash takes out some of Brock's Pokémon food, stacks it on a piece of paper and sets it in front of the Shroomish. Shroomish still doesn't want to eat it, until {{AP|Pikachu}} jumps down from Ash's shoulder and takes a piece to show that it's safe to eat. Shroomish tries the food and loves it. Ash and Max are surprised because Shroomish is in the city instead of the forest, where it normally would be. They think it might have been separated from its {{pkmn|Trainer}} and maybe they should take it to a [[Pokémon Center]]. Max takes out a handkerchief and ties it around the top of Shroomish's head, as a gift. Shroomish is very happy with this. Max picks up Shroomish and they head off.

Brock and May are inspecting the Green Lodge, and Brock comments that they really should let it go. May's still very excited about the prospect of ghosts, so she approaches the manor and Brock reluctantly follows her through the entrance gates. Soon after, Ash and Max stop in front of the manor house after noticing Shroomish staring intently at it. They're spotted by the Rocket trio, and [[Jessie]] and [[James]] immediately drops the log they're holding to hatch plan to catch Pikachu. {{MTR}} is left holding the log, which quickly drops on top of him. Shroomish, still in Max's arms, gets very distressed and runs off. Ash and Max follow it. Shroomish goes into the mansion through a broken window. Ash and Max follow after Shroomish, but they lose track of and instead find May and Brock standing outside the lodge. A man, [[Alex]] approaches the group ordering them to move on because of the demolition works. Max explains that they were just following a Shroomish, but Alex refutes the claim entirely. He informs the group that the Green Lodge belonged to his {{TP|Alex|grandfather}}, and he used to stay over and play with the resident Shroomish as a child. Alex claims the Shroomish have since disappeared because of Rinshin Town’s growing city blocks and his grandfather's passing. Alex explains that he is simply on site to check on the demolition’s progress, but strange occurrences have been hampering efforts. May is keen to hear more details, but Alex replies that it’s just rumors. Max and Ash again affirm their story, so Alex decides he'll have to go inside and see for himself and the others follow him.

Inside, they find Shroomish shivering by one of the old fireplaces. Max approaches to attend to his friend when two other Shroomish emerge, also looking frightened. Pikachu goes to talk to them, while the humans decide that they must be upset because they'll have no home when the mansion is torn down. Team Rocket arrives by crashing through the floor. After reciting their {{motto}}, James and Jessie send out {{TP|James|Cacnea}} and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. As the confrontation is about to begin, the trio of Shroomish let out a cry. A whole herd of Shroomish arrive, quickly filling the room. Seviper knocks some of the Shroomish away with a {{m|Poison Tail}} and Cacnea attempts a {{m|Pin Missile}} attack. The Shroomish are unimpressed and fill the air with a cloud of Stun Spore. Alex leads the group outside for some fresh air, while Team Rocket are left paralyzed by the Stun Spore.

Outside, Alex and the others affirm that the strange [[footprint]]s and odd occurrence are because of the large number of Shroomish that call the Green Lodge home. Max adds that the Shroomish are in pain, and he informs Alex that the Shroomish want just want to play with him like the old days. Alex admits that he shares their sentiments. Alex formally apologizes to Shroomish, but he admits that the demolition must progress.

Suddenly, Team Rocket arrives on the scene to get their revenge on the Shroomish, this time with a brand new [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]]. They begin ramming the lodge's walls, and the commotion leads all of the Shroomish to flee the building. Team rocket then picks up and the Shroomish, tossing them all into the capture net on the back of their vehicle. Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Team Rocket’s machine is unscathed. The first Shroomish is angry and leads its comrades in a Stun Spore barrage, but since Team Rocket's vehicle is airtight, nothing gets through and that includes fresh air. The Stun Spores go off towards the city, but Brock's {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} heads it off with a {{m|Rapid Spin}} attack. Jessie and James start feeling weird from lack of oxygen so Meowth opens the windows. While this lets in fresh air, it also allows the Stun Spore into the cabin. As Team Rocket feel the full effects of Stun Spore, Alex orders the Shroomish to attack with {{m|Leech Seed}}, and the vines beginning sapping away the Rocket trio’s energy. May's {{TP|May|Torchic}} burns through Team Rocket's giant basket with its {{m|Ember}} attack to free the other Shroomish. Afterwards Pikachu delivers a detonating {{m|Thunder}} to send Team Rocket blasting off.

Afterwards, Max asks about the fate of the Green Lodge again. Alex affirms that the mansion will still have to be demolished. He adds that he'll replant the whole area full of trees so there will be a forest like there was before, and the Shroomish agree enthusiastically. Ash, May, Brock and Max wave goodbye to Alex and the happy herd of Shroomish.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

Main series debuts
* {{p|Shroomish}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Alex]]
* [[Alex's grandfather]] (flashback)
* Demolition workers
* [[Rinshin Town|Rinshin]] townspeople

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG009.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Snubbull}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Torchic}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Shroomish}} ([[Alex]]'s; multiple)
* {{p|Machoke}} (Demolition worker's; ×2)

==Trivia==
* The title of this episode is based on that of the Shakespeare play ''{{wp|The Taming of the Shrew}}''.
* [[Advance Adventure]] is used as background music.
* This episode marks the first of many times where [[Max]] befriends a Pokémon.
* This is the first [[filler episode]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''.
* When the {{p|Shroomish}} start grouping up, just after {{TRT}}'s attack, Jessie calls them {{p|Foongus}}, and James states they are {{p|Amoonguss}}. These names would later be assigned to two Pokémon of [[Generation V]], also based on mushrooms. Coincidentally, James would catch an {{TP|James|Amoonguss}}.

===Errors===
* [[James's Cacnea]] had the three dark green diamonds under its mouth and the four point shape at the top of its head colored black like its mouth when it was attacking the herd of {{p|Shroomish}}. It can also be seen for the top of its head during the first time the camera looks at Team Rocket after the start of the Stun Spore attack inside the mansion.
* In the first shot of {{an|May}} window shopping, the mannequins had heads. In the second shot, they didn't.
* When May sends out {{TP|May|Torchic}}, its voice is heard but its mouth doesn't move.
* For a while, the [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/06_21-taming-of-the-shroomish/ blurb for the episode] misspells {{Ash}}'s name as ''Ashes'' in the first sentence. This has since been corrected.

<gallery>
AG009 Error.png|Cacnea's miscoloration
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* The credits of this episode uses the instrumental version of [[I Wanna Be a Hero|the theme]].

==In other languages==
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AG028

2022-12-03T14:11:32Z

AlolanRanger: /* Pokémon debuts */

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epcode=AG028 |
altepcode=EP302 |
colorscheme=Hoenn |
title_en=Seeing is Believing! |
title_ja=アゲハントとドクケイル！進化の果てに！ |
title_ja_trans=Agehunt & Dokucale! The Final Evolution! |
screen=yes|
broadcast_jp=June 5, 2003 |
broadcast_us=April 24, 2004 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced |
en_op=[[I Wanna Be a Hero]] |
ja_op=[[Advance Adventure|アドバンス・アドベンチャー]] |
ja_ed=[[Polka O Dolka|ポルカ・オ・ドルカ]] |
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scenario=大橋志吉 |
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* {{BMGf|4815|Dub review thread on BMGf}} }}
'''Seeing is Believing!''' (Japanese: '''アゲハントとドクケイル！進化の果てに！''' ''{{tt|Agehunt|Beautifly}} & {{tt|Dokucale|Dustox}}! The Final Evolution!'') is the 28th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 302nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 5, 2003 and in the United States on April 24, 2004.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash, May and Brock show off their Pokémon to Professor Birch who compliments them all. The group begins walking toward a forest where they discover three Seedot that seem to be very unhappy. After Birch explains how to make friends with the Seedot, which involves rubbing them with leaves and rolling on the ground with them, the group tries to put the Seedot back into the trees. The trees seem to be too dry for the Seedot, so the gang decides to help them.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is devising a plan to capture the Seedot. Jessie is gushing over how wonderful it's going to be when her Silcoon (which is actually a Cascoon) evolves into a Beautifly. James and Meowth shudder at the impending doom. Team Rocket meets up with the group and attacks them, trying to capture the Seedot. May then uses her Silcoon to attack Jessie's Cascoon. May's Silcoon then begins to glow and evolves into a Beautifly! May is overjoyed with her new Pokémon. Corphish sends Team Rocket blasting off again with its Crab Hammer attack.

Jessie vows to make her Cascoon evolve. After trying to pit it against their own Pokémon, Team Rocket hunts down Ash and company to challenge them again. Jessie attacks May's Beautifly with her Cascoon and it begins to glow. Meowth and James try to hide the newly evolved Dustox, but Jessie pushes them out of the way. She shocks everyone by being ecstatic by her new Dustox because she thinks is looks so much more powerful than Beautifly. After more fighting, Corphish send Team Rocket on their way again and Ash and the gang part ways with Professor Birch.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are sitting at their camp with [[Professor Birch]]. Ash then lets out {{AP|Treecko}}, {{AP|Taillow}}, and {{AP|Corphish}} to show the Professor the progress he's made. {{an|May}} decides to call out her {{TP|May|Silcoon}}, and {{an|Brock}} releases {{TP|Brock|Mudkip}} and {{TP|Brock|Lotad}}. Birch admires them all, but when he gets to Brock's Pokémon, Lotad is facing the wrong way, so Mudkip turns it around. The group shares a few laughs as Lotad stares off into space. Meanwhile, somewhere out in the forest, [[Jessie]] is polishing her {{TP|Jessie|Cascoon}} while telling it what a beautiful "Silcoon" it is. [[James]] and {{MTR}} try multiple times to tell her that it's actually a Cascoon, but she simply won't listen. James takes out a Pokémon card with Silcoon painted on it to show Jessie, but she ignorantly remarks that the card is wrong.

The group and Birch set off into the forest to find a new training location when they come across some seemingly unhappy {{p|Seedot}} hanging from a tree. After some observation, the Professor comes to the conclusion that the cause is due to the recent landslide nearby that took down their favorite trees to drink moisture from. He then suggests rubbing the Seedot with leaves to cheer them up, and [[Max]] is astounded that it actually works. After that, the Professor plays with the Seedot by rolling on the ground with them; this allows him to communicate and connect with the Pokémon at their own level. As {{TRT}} observes Professor Birch playing with the Pokémon, they spin a devious plot to steal the three Seedot and give them to {{an|Giovanni}} as a present. All of a sudden, a {{m|Haze}} attack spills into the area, and Team Rocket appears from their hiding place. Ash sends out his Corphish and subdues {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} with a {{m|Vice Grip}} attack. Jessie sends out her Cascoon, proclaiming it to be a Silcoon upon throwing the {{i|Poké Ball}}. Professor Birch quickly corrects her, adding that she actually has a Cascoon. May calls out her Silcoon to prove the Professor’s point, and Birch exclaims that Silcoon and Cascoon are notably different because of their eyes. Jessie insists her "Silcoon" will [[Evolution|evolve]] into a Beautifly and she orders it to use {{m|Tackle}}. May calls on her Silcoon to do the same, and as the two Cocoon Pokémon Tackle each other, May's Silcoon evolves into a {{TP|May|Beautifly}}. May is ecstatic about her new Pokémon and checks her [[Pokédex]] eagerly. Jessie, however, is determined to prove her “Silcoon” is still better and orders a {{m|String Shot}}. Though Corphish breaks the silky thread with its claw before sending Team Rocket off with a {{m|Crabhammer}}.

Afterwards, Beautifly lands on May's head. Brock then gives May a special food gel for Beautifly that he pre-prepared for the day Silcoon evolved. They discuss Beautifly's new [[move]]s and Professor Birch hands May a {{wp|frisbee}}, telling her that if she wants to start winning [[Pokémon Contest]]s, she will have to start working very hard. May then throws the frisbee, telling her Beautifly to keep it spinning in the air using its newly acquired {{m|Gust}} attack. Meanwhile, deep in the woods, Jessie forces Meowth to fight her Cascoon in order to raise its experience, so it'll evolve. Despite Cascoon successfully knocking Meowth out with its Tackle attack, it wasn't enough. Jessie then battles [[James's Cacnea]], but after yet another victory with no result, Jessie decides that she needs to battle stronger Pokémon. She sets her sights on the nearby [[twerp]]s.

Just after Ash and company find a flourishing tree that the Seedot like, Team Rocket appears, and Jessie challenges the group to a battle. May accepts and leads the attack with her Beautifly, sending Cascoon flying backwards with Gust. James sends out his Cacnea to help, while Ash calls out Treecko. Cacnea makes the first move, sending a {{m|Pin Missile}} attack Treecko's way, which it skillfully dodges. Treecko returns the favor with a {{m|Pound}} attack, narrowly missing Cacnea with its dangerous tail. Amidst the chaos, Meowth attempts to sneak around and kidnap the unsuspecting Seedot, but is stopped when Brock calls out Mudkip to use its {{m|Water Gun}} on him. During the battle between Jessie and May, Cascoon starts to evolve. Fearful of Jessie's wrath, Meowth dresses up as a Beautifly while James hides [[Jessie's Dustox|the newly evolved Pokémon]]. This is seen through easily, however, and Jessie uncovers it, only to find not a Beautifly, but a Dustox instead. Confused, she wonders how this is possible, considering that she had caught a {{p|Wurmple}} just like May, and both of them had evolved at the same time. Professor Birch explains to Jessie once more that her Pokémon was a Cascoon, not a Silcoon, so the only thing into which it could have evolved was a Dustox. This time, Jessie listens to him and looks ready to explode in anger. However, much to everyone's surprise, she actually adores her new Dustox.

Jessie becomes overconfident in her new Poison Moth Pokémon and challenges May's Beautifly. She first has James tell her Dustox’s move set, and she is impressed. The battle begins with a Tackle from Dustox, which hits Beautifly head-on, but the Butterfly Pokémon quickly regains its composure and returns the favor with a Tackle of its own. Jessie becomes enraged and commands Dustox to use {{m|Poison Sting}}, but it's easily blown away by Beautifly's Gust. James decides to join in and has Cacnea use {{m|Pin Missile}} while Dustox shoots a {{m|Psybeam}}, but Treecko leaps in front of Beautifly and takes both attacks. Ash [[recall]]s the brave Pokémon and sends out Corphish, who quickly jumps to avoid another Pin Missile from Cacnea. Beautifly dodges a Poison Sting from Dustox and slams it with a Tackle, sending it reeling into its Trainer, both of them hitting the ground. After Corphish deals with Cacnea using Crabhammer, it sends a {{m|Bubble Beam}} at their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]], causing an explosion which sends them blasting off once again. Professor Birch and the others' attentions return to the Seedot, who are happily attached to a tree branch. Birch inspects the soil and declares that is appears to be nutrient rich. As the sun sets on the horizon, Professor Birch bids the group farewell before heading back to [[Littleroot Town]].

==Major events==
* [[Jessie]]'s {{p|Cascoon}} is revealed to know {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Harden}}.
* {{an|May}}'s {{p|Silcoon}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|May|Beautifly}} and learns {{m|Gust}}.
* Jessie's Cascoon evolves into {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}} and learns {{m|Poison Sting}} and {{m|Psybeam}}.
* [[Professor Birch]] leaves {{ashfr|the group}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}})
* [[May's Beautifly]]
Main series debuts
* {{p|Seedot}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Professor Birch]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG028.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Wurmple}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}; cameo)
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Taillow}})
* {{p|Treecko}} ({{OP|Ash|Treecko}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Wurmple}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}}; flashback)
* {{p|Silcoon}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}}; evolves)
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|May|Beautifly}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Lotad}} ({{OP|Brock|Lotad}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ({{OP|Brock|Mudkip}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Wurmple}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; flashback)
* {{p|Cascoon}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; evolves)
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Seedot}} (×3)

==Trivia==
* The English title is based on the phrase "''Seeing is believing''".
* Excluding [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|temporary changes]], [[Jessie]]'s [[Party|Pokémon team]] will remain as is from this point until ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]'', where Jessie [[Released Pokémon|releases]] her {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}.
* The blurb for this episode on pokemon.com uses the Japanese name for {{m|Crabhammer}}, "Crab Hammer", instead of the English name.
* Even though the Pokémon in the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment is chosen at random at this point in the anime, this episode coincidentally features all of {{p|Wurmple}}'s evolutionary family.

===Errors===
[[File:AG028 Error.png|thumb|200px|Cacnea's missing spikes]]
* Wurmple's image for Who's That Pokémon? has a white square chunk missing from a part of its body, slightly below its head.
* While {{TRT}} is training Jessie's Cascoon, [[James's Cacnea]]'s four green spikes near the top of its head appear as black holes instead after Cascoon defeats it.
* When Team Rocket arrives the first time using {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}'s {{m|Haze}}, [[Professor Birch]] asked who they are, despite having already met them in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'' and ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]''.
* When Jessie battles {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} with Cascoon for the second time, Professor Birch says Cascoon has white, clear eyes, rather than Silcoon.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, Professor Birch wishes Ash good luck with his training and tells May to take care of her Beautifly. In the original Japanese version, Birch wishes Ash and May good luck on his Gym battle and her Contests.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|zh_cmn={{tt|狩獵鳳蝶與毒粉蝶！進化之後！|Beautifly vs. Dustox! After the Evolution!}}
|da={{tt|En helt anden pokémon!|A completely different Pokémon!}}
|nl={{tt|Eerst zien, dan geloven!|Seeing is believing!}}
|de={{tt|Irren ist menschlich|To err is human}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Armulys ou Blindalys|Silcoon or Cascoon}}
|he=לראות ולהאמין{{tt|lir'ot veleha'amin|To see and believe}}
|it={{tt|Vedere per credere|Seeing is believing}}
|no={{tt|Du tror det ikke før du får se det!|You don't believe it until you see it!}}
|pl={{tt|Zobaczyć to uwierzyć|Seeing is believing}}
|pt_br={{tt|Ver para Crer!|Seeing is Believing!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Ver para Crer!|Seeing is Believing!}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Ver para creer!|Seeing is believing!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Ver para creer|Seeing is believing}}
|sv={{tt|Invecklad utveckling!|Complicated evolution!}}
|th={{tt|อาเงฮั้นท์กับโดกุเกล! บทสรุปของการเปลี่ยนร่าง!|Agehunt & Dokucale! The Final Evolution!}}
|ko={{tt|진화의 끝 뷰티플라이와 독케일|The End of Evolution Beautifly and Dustox}}
|hi=दिखावे पे न जाओ! {{tt|''Dikhawe pe na jao!''|Don't trust appreances!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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AG019

2022-12-03T14:08:53Z

AlolanRanger:

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epcode=AG019 |
altepcode=EP293 |
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title_en=Sharpedo Attack! |
title_ja=脱出！サメハダーの島！！ |
title_ja_trans=Escape! Samehader Island!! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=April 3, 2003 |
broadcast_us=January 31, 2004 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced |
en_op=[[I Wanna Be a Hero]] |
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art=志村泉 |
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epstaffpage=AG011-AG020 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|ag|019}}
* {{BMGf|4545|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Sharpedo Attack!''' (Japanese: '''脱出！サメハダーの島！！''' ''Escape! {{tt|Samehader|Sharpedo}} Island!!'') is the 19th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 293rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 3, 2003 and in the United States on January 31, 2004.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and company are sailing toward Dewford Town, thanks to their new friends Mr. Briney and his Wingull, Peeko. Mr. Briney stops at a small island so that Max and May can enjoy a swim while everyone else and their Pokémon relaxes and soaks up the sun. All the while, Team Rocket is tailing the happy sea goers underwater in their Magikarp sub. Team Rocket is not the only thing following our heroes, though. A dark shadow is following the boat as it turns towards the island. When they get closer to the island, May and Max dive in the water and begin swimming and splashing around. Suddenly Ash and Brock hear May and Max scream. The boat is surrounded by a group of Sharpedo! Ash and Mr. Briney send Peeko and Taillow to help Max and May. Both Max and May were hurt by the rough skin of the Sharpedo. Pikachu uses its Thunderbolt attack to ward off the Sharpedo long enough for Mr. Briney to dock the boat on the island.

While Ash and company set up camp for the night, Team Rocket surfaces, complaining of hunger. The Sharpedo begin attacking their sub and Jessie sends Seviper after them. After one successful strike, the Sharpedo retaliate and send Team Rocket blasting away. The following morning, Ash tries to lure the group of Sharpedo away from the island, but the leader is not tricked. Brock challenges the leader using his Lotad and wins after just two attacks. Brock realizes the Sharpedo is poisoned and begins nursing it back to health, only to discover that it was Jessie's Seviper that poisoned it. Team Rocket attempts to steal Pikachu again, but is warded off by the gang's new found group of Sharpedo friends. The episode ends with everyone swimming happily with the group of Sharpedo, which, they discover, only have rough skin when threatened or are around enemies. Now it's off to Dewford to compete for a second Hoenn badge!

==Plot==
Aboard the S.S. Wingull, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} admire the calm sea and the salty air. [[Mr. Briney]] remarks that the conditions are wonderful for sailing, happily declaring that they'll reach [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]] before nightfall. {{an|May}} calls out her Pokémon to enjoy the boat ride, with Ash and {{an|Brock}} following suit. {{TRT}} are in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Magikarp submarine]], tailing the group’s boat. [[Jessie]] orders her teammates to start pedalling harder as the S.S. Wingull speeds ahead. Seeing all the Pokémon relaxing, [[Max]] and May decide they want to go swimming. Ash wants to go straight to the Gym. However, the others are able to convince him that one swim won't stop him from becoming a [[Pokémon Master]], so they change course and head for an island shaped like a crescent moon. As they sail on, a shape under the water is following them, and it's not Team Rocket. Mr. Briney tells them that he discovered the island they're going to, and it's not on any map. May comes out in a new swimsuit that she bought in [[Rustboro City]], and she and Max jump into the water. Ash, Brock, and all the Pokémon except {{TP|May|Torchic}} prepare to dive in as well, but they hear screaming. May and Max are surrounded by {{p|Sharpedo}}. Mr. Briney has [[Peeko]] carry them back to the boat, while {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Taillow}} try to attack the Sharpedo. One jumps up and rubs against Max's leg, and its {{a|Rough Skin}} scratches him. Peeko deposits them back on the boat, and May is very angry when she realizes that her brand new bathing suit was torn. While Brock checks on Max’s injuries, Ash takes the opportunity to check Sharpedo out on his [[Pokédex]]. Mr. Briney tells them that they should leave, but then the Sharpedo start ramming the boat. With a little help from Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, they're able to get passed the Sharpedo and dock on the island.

That night they're all sitting around a campfire eating dinner, while some lookouts from the Sharpedo gang are patrolling the waters. Brock and Mr. Briney don't understand why the Sharpedo are working together since they're usually solitary, but the more important question is how they are going to get off the island. Ash thinks that a Pokémon battle would be all it would take, but Max reminds him that they only have eight Pokémon in total while there are lots of Sharpedo. Brock thinks that if they beat the leader of the Sharpedo in a battle, they might become the leaders. Since they don't have any other plans, they decide to try it. Meanwhile, Team Rocket surfaces, exhausted. Jessie notices the island in the distance, but before they can do anything about it they're surrounded by the Sharpedo. Jessie sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and it lands a {{m|Poison Tail}} on the leader. However, all of the Sharpedo charge forward, which sends the Rocket trio blasting off. As they're flying off into the distance, they see Mr. Briney's boat docked on the island and realize the [[twerp]]s are there.

It's now morning, and the entire bay is full of Sharpedo. Ash and Pikachu stand in a large bucket and hold on to a rope attached to Taillow and Peeko. This functions as a water ski of sorts, and Ash sails around the bay in an attempt to get the Sharpedo to follow. The leader orders the rest of the school to pursue Ash, and Ash soon leads them out to sea. Then May, Max, and Mr. Briney pull a rope they had hidden, and a wooden fence slides into the water, trapping the Sharpedo leader. It rams the fence over and over, pulling on the rope, until it's yanked from Max and Mr. Briney's hands. May keeps holding on, so she flies forward and lands in the water, where the Sharpedo charges at her. Brock quickly sends out his {{TP|Brock|Lotad}}, which distracts the Sharpedo. In the meantime, Max has May grab a hold of the rope as he and Mr. Briney pull her to shore, as well as completing their fence trap. As Ash returns, too, Brock challenges Sharpedo to a one-on-one battle. Brock orders a {{m|Water Gun}}, but Sharpedo snaps Lotad up in its jaws. He calls for another Water Gun, and Lotad follows through and manages to free itself. Brocks orders yet another Water Gun, but Lotad senses something off about Sharpedo and swims up to it. Suddenly, Sharpedo keels over. Brock examines Sharpedo close to the shore and declares that it must be {{status|poisoned}}. Max suggests Sharpedo could have gotten into a fight with a {{p|Tentacruel}}. Brock does everything he can for Sharpedo and feeds it some [[Pokémon food]] to keep its strength up, but they don't have any medicine. Brock continues to offer Sharpedo comfort, urging it to overcome the poison’s effects. Sharpedo wakes up early the next morning and sees Lotad asleep in the water in front of it. Remembering their battle from the previous day, it starts to attack it. However, it then sees that Brock fell asleep petting it, and it gently puts its fin over him before going back to sleep.

Suddenly, the Magikarp submarine surfaces, waking everyone up. It shoots out nets and grabs Pikachu and Sharpedo. Brock demands Sharpedo be returned, admitting that it was poisoned. Jessie smirks as she declares that her Seviper's Poison Tail worked, though the admission infuriates Brock. He has Lotad use {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut the nets. Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder}}, but stops mid-sentence and says that they don't even need to bother. Team Rocket is confused until they look behind them and see the entire school of Sharpedo. They all advance towards Team Rocket at the same time, causing the submarine to explode, and sending Team Rocket blasting off again. Sharpedo has now recovered from the poison, and it is grateful for everything that Brock did. All the other Sharpedo start nuzzling Brock, and he panics, but then he realizes that their Rough Skin isn't affecting him. Mr. Briney explains that many Pokemon traits stop working if they have befriended someone. The others try petting the Sharpedo and they aren't hurt either. The group arrives at Dewford Town by the evening. Mr. Briney wishes them all the best as he sets course for [[Slateport City]], and they wave goodbye to both him and the school of Sharpedo.

With the group now safely in Dewford Town, it is now time to find Ash's next Gym challenge at the Dewford Gym.

==Major events==
* [[Brock's Lotad]] is revealed to know {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive on [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

Main series debuts
* {{p|Sharpedo}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Mr. Briney]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG019.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Igglybuff}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Taillow}})
* {{p|Treecko}} ({{OP|Ash|Treecko}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Torchic}})
* {{p|Wurmple}} ({{OP|May|Wurmple}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Lotad}} ({{OP|Brock|Lotad}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Nosepass}} ({{OP|Roxanne|Nosepass}}, flashback)
* {{p|Wingull}} ([[Mr. Briney]]'s, [[Peeko]])
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Polka O Dolka]] replaced [[Because the Sky is There]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* [[Advance Adventure]] and [[Because the Sky is There]] are used as background music.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to a {{wp|shark attack}}.
* In this episode, {{an|Brock}} says that he wishes to be a Doctor so he could help {{p|Sharpedo}}. It would take [[DP190|over 360 episodes]] for him to start working toward that goal.
* This is one of the few episodes where {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} doesn't pop out after {{TRT}} finishes their {{motto}}.
* [[Max]] is seen bleeding in this episode.
* This episode begins the 13-episode [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]] arc.

===Errors===
* Sharpedo's mouth is colored blue instead of gray in one scene.
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?]] description for {{p|Igglybuff}} misspells "balloon" as "baloon".
* In the German dub, when the [[Ability]] {{a|Rough Skin}} is mentioned, it is referred by its English name instead of the translated version, ''Rauhaut''.
* When {{Ash}} is checking Sharpedo with his [[Pokédex]], Sharpedo's eyes are missing.
* While {{TP|Brock|Lotad}} is battling Sharpedo, [[Peeko]]'s beak is colored completely black.
* When [[Jessie's Seviper]] battles Sharpedo, its tongue overlaps its fangs in one scene.
* When {{an|May}} is petting Sharpedo, she is not wearing her gloves.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, before the flashback of the Gym battle, Max's voice is absent.
* In the Brazilian dub, [[Who's That Pokémon?]], {{p|Igglybuff}} is incorrectly identified as {{p|Jigglypuff}}.

===Dub edits===
* The scene where Sharpedo bites Seviper is cut in the English dub.

==In other languages==
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|da={{tt|Sharpedo går til angreb!|Sharpedo attacks!}}
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|ko={{tt|바다의 무법자, 샤크니아|The Outlaw of the Sea, Sharpedo}}
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AG019

2022-12-03T14:08:36Z

AlolanRanger: /* Pokémon debuts */

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altepcode=EP293 |
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title_en=Sharpedo Attack! |
title_ja=脱出！サメハダーの島！！ |
title_ja_trans=Escape! Samehader Island!! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=April 3, 2003 |
broadcast_us=January 31, 2004 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced |
en_op=[[I Wanna Be a Hero]] |
ja_op=[[Advance Adventure|アドバンス・アドベンチャー]] |
ja_ed=[[Polka O Dolka|ポルカ・オ・ドルカ]] |
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scenario=松井亜弥 |
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art=志村泉 |
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* {{BMGf|4545|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Sharpedo Attack!''' (Japanese: '''脱出！サメハダーの島！！''' ''Escape! {{tt|Samehader|Sharpedo}} Island!!'') is the 19th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 293rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 3, 2003 and in the United States on January 31, 2004.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and company are sailing toward Dewford Town, thanks to their new friends Mr. Briney and his Wingull, Peeko. Mr. Briney stops at a small island so that Max and May can enjoy a swim while everyone else and their Pokémon relaxes and soaks up the sun. All the while, Team Rocket is tailing the happy sea goers underwater in their Magikarp sub. Team Rocket is not the only thing following our heroes, though. A dark shadow is following the boat as it turns towards the island. When they get closer to the island, May and Max dive in the water and begin swimming and splashing around. Suddenly Ash and Brock hear May and Max scream. The boat is surrounded by a group of Sharpedo! Ash and Mr. Briney send Peeko and Taillow to help Max and May. Both Max and May were hurt by the rough skin of the Sharpedo. Pikachu uses its Thunderbolt attack to ward off the Sharpedo long enough for Mr. Briney to dock the boat on the island.

While Ash and company set up camp for the night, Team Rocket surfaces, complaining of hunger. The Sharpedo begin attacking their sub and Jessie sends Seviper after them. After one successful strike, the Sharpedo retaliate and send Team Rocket blasting away. The following morning, Ash tries to lure the group of Sharpedo away from the island, but the leader is not tricked. Brock challenges the leader using his Lotad and wins after just two attacks. Brock realizes the Sharpedo is poisoned and begins nursing it back to health, only to discover that it was Jessie's Seviper that poisoned it. Team Rocket attempts to steal Pikachu again, but is warded off by the gang's new found group of Sharpedo friends. The episode ends with everyone swimming happily with the group of Sharpedo, which, they discover, only have rough skin when threatened or are around enemies. Now it's off to Dewford to compete for a second Hoenn badge!

==Plot==
Aboard the S.S. Wingull, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} admire the calm sea and the salty air. [[Mr. Briney]] remarks that the conditions are wonderful for sailing, happily declaring that they'll reach [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]] before nightfall. {{an|May}} calls out her Pokémon to enjoy the boat ride, with Ash and {{an|Brock}} following suit. {{TRT}} are in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Magikarp submarine]], tailing the group’s boat. [[Jessie]] orders her teammates to start pedalling harder as the S.S. Wingull speeds ahead. Seeing all the Pokémon relaxing, [[Max]] and May decide they want to go swimming. Ash wants to go straight to the Gym. However, the others are able to convince him that one swim won't stop him from becoming a [[Pokémon Master]], so they change course and head for an island shaped like a crescent moon. As they sail on, a shape under the water is following them, and it's not Team Rocket. Mr. Briney tells them that he discovered the island they're going to, and it's not on any map. May comes out in a new swimsuit that she bought in [[Rustboro City]], and she and Max jump into the water. Ash, Brock, and all the Pokémon except {{TP|May|Torchic}} prepare to dive in as well, but they hear screaming. May and Max are surrounded by {{p|Sharpedo}}. Mr. Briney has [[Peeko]] carry them back to the boat, while {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Taillow}} try to attack the Sharpedo. One jumps up and rubs against Max's leg, and its {{a|Rough Skin}} scratches him. Peeko deposits them back on the boat, and May is very angry when she realizes that her brand new bathing suit was torn. While Brock checks on Max’s injuries, Ash takes the opportunity to check Sharpedo out on his [[Pokédex]]. Mr. Briney tells them that they should leave, but then the Sharpedo start ramming the boat. With a little help from Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, they're able to get passed the Sharpedo and dock on the island.

That night they're all sitting around a campfire eating dinner, while some lookouts from the Sharpedo gang are patrolling the waters. Brock and Mr. Briney don't understand why the Sharpedo are working together since they're usually solitary, but the more important question is how they are going to get off the island. Ash thinks that a Pokémon battle would be all it would take, but Max reminds him that they only have eight Pokémon in total while there are lots of Sharpedo. Brock thinks that if they beat the leader of the Sharpedo in a battle, they might become the leaders. Since they don't have any other plans, they decide to try it. Meanwhile, Team Rocket surfaces, exhausted. Jessie notices the island in the distance, but before they can do anything about it they're surrounded by the Sharpedo. Jessie sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and it lands a {{m|Poison Tail}} on the leader. However, all of the Sharpedo charge forward, which sends the Rocket trio blasting off. As they're flying off into the distance, they see Mr. Briney's boat docked on the island and realize the [[twerp]]s are there.

It's now morning, and the entire bay is full of Sharpedo. Ash and Pikachu stand in a large bucket and hold on to a rope attached to Taillow and Peeko. This functions as a water ski of sorts, and Ash sails around the bay in an attempt to get the Sharpedo to follow. The leader orders the rest of the school to pursue Ash, and Ash soon leads them out to sea. Then May, Max, and Mr. Briney pull a rope they had hidden, and a wooden fence slides into the water, trapping the Sharpedo leader. It rams the fence over and over, pulling on the rope, until it's yanked from Max and Mr. Briney's hands. May keeps holding on, so she flies forward and lands in the water, where the Sharpedo charges at her. Brock quickly sends out his {{TP|Brock|Lotad}}, which distracts the Sharpedo. In the meantime, Max has May grab a hold of the rope as he and Mr. Briney pull her to shore, as well as completing their fence trap. As Ash returns, too, Brock challenges Sharpedo to a one-on-one battle. Brock orders a {{m|Water Gun}}, but Sharpedo snaps Lotad up in its jaws. He calls for another Water Gun, and Lotad follows through and manages to free itself. Brocks orders yet another Water Gun, but Lotad senses something off about Sharpedo and swims up to it. Suddenly, Sharpedo keels over. Brock examines Sharpedo close to the shore and declares that it must be {{status|poisoned}}. Max suggests Sharpedo could have gotten into a fight with a {{p|Tentacruel}}. Brock does everything he can for Sharpedo and feeds it some [[Pokémon food]] to keep its strength up, but they don't have any medicine. Brock continues to offer Sharpedo comfort, urging it to overcome the poison’s effects. Sharpedo wakes up early the next morning and sees Lotad asleep in the water in front of it. Remembering their battle from the previous day, it starts to attack it. However, it then sees that Brock fell asleep petting it, and it gently puts its fin over him before going back to sleep.

Suddenly, the Magikarp submarine surfaces, waking everyone up. It shoots out nets and grabs Pikachu and Sharpedo. Brock demands Sharpedo be returned, admitting that it was poisoned. Jessie smirks as she declares that her Seviper's Poison Tail worked, though the admission infuriates Brock. He has Lotad use {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut the nets. Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder}}, but stops mid-sentence and says that they don't even need to bother. Team Rocket is confused until they look behind them and see the entire school of Sharpedo. They all advance towards Team Rocket at the same time, causing the submarine to explode, and sending Team Rocket blasting off again. Sharpedo has now recovered from the poison, and it is grateful for everything that Brock did. All the other Sharpedo start nuzzling Brock, and he panics, but then he realizes that their Rough Skin isn't affecting him. Mr. Briney explains that many Pokemon traits stop working if they have befriended someone. The others try petting the Sharpedo and they aren't hurt either. The group arrives at Dewford Town by the evening. Mr. Briney wishes them all the best as he sets course for [[Slateport City]], and they wave goodbye to both him and the school of Sharpedo.

With the group now safely in Dewford Town, it is now time to find Ash's next Gym challenge at the Dewford Gym.

==Major events==
* [[Brock's Lotad]] is revealed to know {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive on [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

====Main series debuts====
* {{p|Sharpedo}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Mr. Briney]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG019.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Igglybuff}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Taillow}})
* {{p|Treecko}} ({{OP|Ash|Treecko}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Torchic}})
* {{p|Wurmple}} ({{OP|May|Wurmple}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Lotad}} ({{OP|Brock|Lotad}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Nosepass}} ({{OP|Roxanne|Nosepass}}, flashback)
* {{p|Wingull}} ([[Mr. Briney]]'s, [[Peeko]])
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Polka O Dolka]] replaced [[Because the Sky is There]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* [[Advance Adventure]] and [[Because the Sky is There]] are used as background music.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to a {{wp|shark attack}}.
* In this episode, {{an|Brock}} says that he wishes to be a Doctor so he could help {{p|Sharpedo}}. It would take [[DP190|over 360 episodes]] for him to start working toward that goal.
* This is one of the few episodes where {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} doesn't pop out after {{TRT}} finishes their {{motto}}.
* [[Max]] is seen bleeding in this episode.
* This episode begins the 13-episode [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]] arc.

===Errors===
* Sharpedo's mouth is colored blue instead of gray in one scene.
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?]] description for {{p|Igglybuff}} misspells "balloon" as "baloon".
* In the German dub, when the [[Ability]] {{a|Rough Skin}} is mentioned, it is referred by its English name instead of the translated version, ''Rauhaut''.
* When {{Ash}} is checking Sharpedo with his [[Pokédex]], Sharpedo's eyes are missing.
* While {{TP|Brock|Lotad}} is battling Sharpedo, [[Peeko]]'s beak is colored completely black.
* When [[Jessie's Seviper]] battles Sharpedo, its tongue overlaps its fangs in one scene.
* When {{an|May}} is petting Sharpedo, she is not wearing her gloves.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, before the flashback of the Gym battle, Max's voice is absent.
* In the Brazilian dub, [[Who's That Pokémon?]], {{p|Igglybuff}} is incorrectly identified as {{p|Jigglypuff}}.

===Dub edits===
* The scene where Sharpedo bites Seviper is cut in the English dub.

==In other languages==
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|es_eu={{tt|Sharpedo al ataque|The attacking Sharpedo}}
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|ko={{tt|바다의 무법자, 샤크니아|The Outlaw of the Sea, Sharpedo}}
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AG019

2022-12-03T14:07:43Z

AlolanRanger: /* Pokémon debuts */

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epcode=AG019 |
altepcode=EP293 |
colorscheme=Hoenn |
title_en=Sharpedo Attack! |
title_ja=脱出！サメハダーの島！！ |
title_ja_trans=Escape! Samehader Island!! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=April 3, 2003 |
broadcast_us=January 31, 2004 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced |
en_op=[[I Wanna Be a Hero]] |
ja_op=[[Advance Adventure|アドバンス・アドベンチャー]] |
ja_ed=[[Polka O Dolka|ポルカ・オ・ドルカ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=松井亜弥 |
storyboard=須藤典彦 |
director=須藤典彦 |
art=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=AG011-AG020 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|ag|019}}
* {{BMGf|4545|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Sharpedo Attack!''' (Japanese: '''脱出！サメハダーの島！！''' ''Escape! {{tt|Samehader|Sharpedo}} Island!!'') is the 19th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 293rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 3, 2003 and in the United States on January 31, 2004.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and company are sailing toward Dewford Town, thanks to their new friends Mr. Briney and his Wingull, Peeko. Mr. Briney stops at a small island so that Max and May can enjoy a swim while everyone else and their Pokémon relaxes and soaks up the sun. All the while, Team Rocket is tailing the happy sea goers underwater in their Magikarp sub. Team Rocket is not the only thing following our heroes, though. A dark shadow is following the boat as it turns towards the island. When they get closer to the island, May and Max dive in the water and begin swimming and splashing around. Suddenly Ash and Brock hear May and Max scream. The boat is surrounded by a group of Sharpedo! Ash and Mr. Briney send Peeko and Taillow to help Max and May. Both Max and May were hurt by the rough skin of the Sharpedo. Pikachu uses its Thunderbolt attack to ward off the Sharpedo long enough for Mr. Briney to dock the boat on the island.

While Ash and company set up camp for the night, Team Rocket surfaces, complaining of hunger. The Sharpedo begin attacking their sub and Jessie sends Seviper after them. After one successful strike, the Sharpedo retaliate and send Team Rocket blasting away. The following morning, Ash tries to lure the group of Sharpedo away from the island, but the leader is not tricked. Brock challenges the leader using his Lotad and wins after just two attacks. Brock realizes the Sharpedo is poisoned and begins nursing it back to health, only to discover that it was Jessie's Seviper that poisoned it. Team Rocket attempts to steal Pikachu again, but is warded off by the gang's new found group of Sharpedo friends. The episode ends with everyone swimming happily with the group of Sharpedo, which, they discover, only have rough skin when threatened or are around enemies. Now it's off to Dewford to compete for a second Hoenn badge!

==Plot==
Aboard the S.S. Wingull, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} admire the calm sea and the salty air. [[Mr. Briney]] remarks that the conditions are wonderful for sailing, happily declaring that they'll reach [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]] before nightfall. {{an|May}} calls out her Pokémon to enjoy the boat ride, with Ash and {{an|Brock}} following suit. {{TRT}} are in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Magikarp submarine]], tailing the group’s boat. [[Jessie]] orders her teammates to start pedalling harder as the S.S. Wingull speeds ahead. Seeing all the Pokémon relaxing, [[Max]] and May decide they want to go swimming. Ash wants to go straight to the Gym. However, the others are able to convince him that one swim won't stop him from becoming a [[Pokémon Master]], so they change course and head for an island shaped like a crescent moon. As they sail on, a shape under the water is following them, and it's not Team Rocket. Mr. Briney tells them that he discovered the island they're going to, and it's not on any map. May comes out in a new swimsuit that she bought in [[Rustboro City]], and she and Max jump into the water. Ash, Brock, and all the Pokémon except {{TP|May|Torchic}} prepare to dive in as well, but they hear screaming. May and Max are surrounded by {{p|Sharpedo}}. Mr. Briney has [[Peeko]] carry them back to the boat, while {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Taillow}} try to attack the Sharpedo. One jumps up and rubs against Max's leg, and its {{a|Rough Skin}} scratches him. Peeko deposits them back on the boat, and May is very angry when she realizes that her brand new bathing suit was torn. While Brock checks on Max’s injuries, Ash takes the opportunity to check Sharpedo out on his [[Pokédex]]. Mr. Briney tells them that they should leave, but then the Sharpedo start ramming the boat. With a little help from Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, they're able to get passed the Sharpedo and dock on the island.

That night they're all sitting around a campfire eating dinner, while some lookouts from the Sharpedo gang are patrolling the waters. Brock and Mr. Briney don't understand why the Sharpedo are working together since they're usually solitary, but the more important question is how they are going to get off the island. Ash thinks that a Pokémon battle would be all it would take, but Max reminds him that they only have eight Pokémon in total while there are lots of Sharpedo. Brock thinks that if they beat the leader of the Sharpedo in a battle, they might become the leaders. Since they don't have any other plans, they decide to try it. Meanwhile, Team Rocket surfaces, exhausted. Jessie notices the island in the distance, but before they can do anything about it they're surrounded by the Sharpedo. Jessie sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and it lands a {{m|Poison Tail}} on the leader. However, all of the Sharpedo charge forward, which sends the Rocket trio blasting off. As they're flying off into the distance, they see Mr. Briney's boat docked on the island and realize the [[twerp]]s are there.

It's now morning, and the entire bay is full of Sharpedo. Ash and Pikachu stand in a large bucket and hold on to a rope attached to Taillow and Peeko. This functions as a water ski of sorts, and Ash sails around the bay in an attempt to get the Sharpedo to follow. The leader orders the rest of the school to pursue Ash, and Ash soon leads them out to sea. Then May, Max, and Mr. Briney pull a rope they had hidden, and a wooden fence slides into the water, trapping the Sharpedo leader. It rams the fence over and over, pulling on the rope, until it's yanked from Max and Mr. Briney's hands. May keeps holding on, so she flies forward and lands in the water, where the Sharpedo charges at her. Brock quickly sends out his {{TP|Brock|Lotad}}, which distracts the Sharpedo. In the meantime, Max has May grab a hold of the rope as he and Mr. Briney pull her to shore, as well as completing their fence trap. As Ash returns, too, Brock challenges Sharpedo to a one-on-one battle. Brock orders a {{m|Water Gun}}, but Sharpedo snaps Lotad up in its jaws. He calls for another Water Gun, and Lotad follows through and manages to free itself. Brocks orders yet another Water Gun, but Lotad senses something off about Sharpedo and swims up to it. Suddenly, Sharpedo keels over. Brock examines Sharpedo close to the shore and declares that it must be {{status|poisoned}}. Max suggests Sharpedo could have gotten into a fight with a {{p|Tentacruel}}. Brock does everything he can for Sharpedo and feeds it some [[Pokémon food]] to keep its strength up, but they don't have any medicine. Brock continues to offer Sharpedo comfort, urging it to overcome the poison’s effects. Sharpedo wakes up early the next morning and sees Lotad asleep in the water in front of it. Remembering their battle from the previous day, it starts to attack it. However, it then sees that Brock fell asleep petting it, and it gently puts its fin over him before going back to sleep.

Suddenly, the Magikarp submarine surfaces, waking everyone up. It shoots out nets and grabs Pikachu and Sharpedo. Brock demands Sharpedo be returned, admitting that it was poisoned. Jessie smirks as she declares that her Seviper's Poison Tail worked, though the admission infuriates Brock. He has Lotad use {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut the nets. Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder}}, but stops mid-sentence and says that they don't even need to bother. Team Rocket is confused until they look behind them and see the entire school of Sharpedo. They all advance towards Team Rocket at the same time, causing the submarine to explode, and sending Team Rocket blasting off again. Sharpedo has now recovered from the poison, and it is grateful for everything that Brock did. All the other Sharpedo start nuzzling Brock, and he panics, but then he realizes that their Rough Skin isn't affecting him. Mr. Briney explains that many Pokemon traits stop working if they have befriended someone. The others try petting the Sharpedo and they aren't hurt either. The group arrives at Dewford Town by the evening. Mr. Briney wishes them all the best as he sets course for [[Slateport City]], and they wave goodbye to both him and the school of Sharpedo.

With the group now safely in Dewford Town, it is now time to find Ash's next Gym challenge at the Dewford Gym.

==Major events==
* [[Brock's Lotad]] is revealed to know {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive on [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

Main series
* {{p|Sharpedo}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Mr. Briney]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG019.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Igglybuff}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Taillow}})
* {{p|Treecko}} ({{OP|Ash|Treecko}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Torchic}})
* {{p|Wurmple}} ({{OP|May|Wurmple}})
* {{p|Forretress}} ({{OP|Brock|Forretress}})
* {{p|Lotad}} ({{OP|Brock|Lotad}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Nosepass}} ({{OP|Roxanne|Nosepass}}, flashback)
* {{p|Wingull}} ([[Mr. Briney]]'s, [[Peeko]])
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Polka O Dolka]] replaced [[Because the Sky is There]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* [[Advance Adventure]] and [[Because the Sky is There]] are used as background music.
* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to a {{wp|shark attack}}.
* In this episode, {{an|Brock}} says that he wishes to be a Doctor so he could help {{p|Sharpedo}}. It would take [[DP190|over 360 episodes]] for him to start working toward that goal.
* This is one of the few episodes where {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} doesn't pop out after {{TRT}} finishes their {{motto}}.
* [[Max]] is seen bleeding in this episode.
* This episode begins the 13-episode [[Dewford Town|Dewford Island]] arc.

===Errors===
* Sharpedo's mouth is colored blue instead of gray in one scene.
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?]] description for {{p|Igglybuff}} misspells "balloon" as "baloon".
* In the German dub, when the [[Ability]] {{a|Rough Skin}} is mentioned, it is referred by its English name instead of the translated version, ''Rauhaut''.
* When {{Ash}} is checking Sharpedo with his [[Pokédex]], Sharpedo's eyes are missing.
* While {{TP|Brock|Lotad}} is battling Sharpedo, [[Peeko]]'s beak is colored completely black.
* When [[Jessie's Seviper]] battles Sharpedo, its tongue overlaps its fangs in one scene.
* When {{an|May}} is petting Sharpedo, she is not wearing her gloves.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, before the flashback of the Gym battle, Max's voice is absent.
* In the Brazilian dub, [[Who's That Pokémon?]], {{p|Igglybuff}} is incorrectly identified as {{p|Jigglypuff}}.

===Dub edits===
* The scene where Sharpedo bites Seviper is cut in the English dub.

==In other languages==
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|da={{tt|Sharpedo går til angreb!|Sharpedo attacks!}}
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|ko={{tt|바다의 무법자, 샤크니아|The Outlaw of the Sea, Sharpedo}}
|hi=Sharpedo अटैक! {{tt|''Sharpedo Attack!''|Sharpedo Attack! (Same as English)}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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DP126

2022-12-03T14:05:06Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=Battling a Cute Drama! |
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altepcode=EP592 |
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screen=hd|
title_en=Classroom Training! |
title_ja=トレーナーズスクールのスズナ先生！|
title_ja_trans=Miss Suzuna of the Trainers' School! |
broadcast_jp=May 7, 2009 |
broadcast_us=October 3, 2009 |
en_series= |
en_op=[[Battle Cry - (Stand Up!)]] |
ja_op=[[High Touch!|ハイタッチ！]] |
ja_ed=[[Get Fired Up, Spiky-eared Pichu!|もえよ　ギザみみピチュー！]] |
olmteam=Team Iguchi |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboardn=1 |
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director=近橋伸隆 |
artn=1 |
art=木下和栄 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=DP121-DP130 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|dp|126}}
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'''Classroom Training!''' (Japanese: '''トレーナーズスクールのスズナ先生！''' ''Miss {{tt|Suzuna|Candice}} of the Trainers' School!'') is the 126th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 592nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on May 7, 2009 and in the United States on October 3, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Zoey welcomes our heroes to her hometown, Snowpoint City, the site of Ash’s next Gym battle. The welcoming committee doubles when Candice joins the group—she’s Zoey’s friend and the Gym Leader that Ash hopes to battle! Candice also teaches at the Pokémon Trainer School where she and Zoey were once students; before she battles Ash, she wants to show him off to her special class for older Trainers. This special class includes Jeremiah, a Pokétch company employee who wants to travel with his Skuntank, and the members of Team Rocket in disguise.

Once Ash and Dawn are introduced, Candice starts the class with a quick-fire quiz challenge. Both Ash and James think they’ve got this in the bag, but Jeremiah beats them both! Ash may have the badges, but Jeremiah isn’t impressed by his quiz challenge performance. While Ash grumbles, Zoey tells Dawn all about how she met her Glameow on a cold night before she was old enough to be a Pokémon Trainer. Zoey insisted on raising Glameow no matter what, but the school’s principal, Mr. Honcho, insisted that Candice help her out. The two agreed to each focus on one area: Zoey concentrated on Contests, while Candice pursued Gym battles.

But all this time, Team Rocket has been focused on stealing the school’s stored Pokémon. They’ve overpowered Mr. Honcho, grabbed the school’s Poké Balls, and are about to make a clean getaway! Jeremiah and Skuntank try to stop them, but Team Rocket has Jeremiah’s Skuntank on the ropes. Candice and our heroes arrive in the nick of time; Ash and Buizel help rescue Skuntank, while Candice and her Abomasnow tackle Team Rocket. Our heroes foil Team Rocket once again, showing Jeremiah that Ash is a great Trainer after all and quiz results aren’t everything! Ash will take on Candice in a Gym challenge tomorrow—is he great enough to earn his next badge?

==Plot==
Upon reaching [[Snowpoint City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Zoey]], who guides them through her [[hometown]]. Unexpectedly an {{p|Abomasnow}} ambushes them, though Zoey has {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} combat it. {{an|Brock}} assumes it must be {{pkmn2|wild}}, though its Trainer, [[Gym Leader]] of the [[Snowpoint Gym]], [[Candice]] corrects them. She leaps from a tree and is fascinated by {{an|Dawn}}'s stylish scarf, before Zoey pulls her friend away. Candice formally introduces herself, to which Ash challenges her to a Gym battle. She is thrilled, admitting she doesn't usually get any challengers because of her Gym's isolated location.

The group accepts her offer to show them around the city; the first place they are lead to is a {{pkmn|academy|Trainers' School}} where Candice works as a teacher. Candice is thrilled to hear Ash already has six [[Badge]]s and asks him to talk to her students before their Gym match, which he agrees to. Candice takes them to her senior class, where adult Trainers already with a Pokémon can learn the basics. Among the students are {{TRT}} [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|in disguise]]. Candice welcomes Ash to the front to discuss the secret of his success as a Trainer. He answers that "The best defense is offense", but he is suddenly faced with a riddle-style quiz. He struggles while a knowledgeable businessman named [[Jeremiah]] answers all questions with amazing speed. After the test, he says that Ash is not clever enough, but {{an|Brock}} comforts him, saying that he is great at Gym battles.

Later, Ash and his friends meets Zoey and Candice at a small shed where the two girls used to play together. Zoey then reveals that she met her Glameow when she was too little to raise a Pokémon. After her parents refused to allow her to keep Glameow, Zoey attempted to raise it at school in secret. Head teacher, [[Mr. Honcho]], quickly found out, though Candice stepped in and agreed to help raise Glameow with Zoey until she was of age to train it. Candice then turns her attention to Dawn's [[Ribbon]]s. Dawn reveals she has four, and was close to getting her fifth [[DP123|recently]]. Candice erupts with anger when Dawn mentions that she was "relieved" to have lost, and Brock warns Ash that Candice looks to be an intense opponent.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket have Mr. Honcho take them on a guided tour of the school, and the trio's eyes light up when they enter the {{i|Poké Ball}} storage room. [[Jessie]] surprises Mr. Honcho with a {{m|Haze}} from her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}. Mr. Honcho manages to trigger the fire alarm, so Candice and the others rush over to check out the situation. Outside, Jeremiah attempts to catch up to the trio making off with all the Pokémon. He attempts to battle them using his {{p|Skuntank}}, though [[James's Carnivine]] immobilizes it with {{m|Vine Whip}}. At the moment Jessie's Seviper is about to attack, {{AP|Pikachu}} comes to the rescue and knocks it out. After Team Rocket reveal themselves, Candice and Ash team-up to defeat them. Team Rocket tries to escape with Haze, but Candice's Abomasnow easily removes the smoke with {{m|Blizzard}} and freezes Team Rocket in the process. With the help of [[Ash's Buizel]]'s improved Ice-Aqua Jet, and Zoey's Glameow's {{m|Shadow Claw}}, Team Rocket is sent blasting off again. Though afterward, the Poké Balls start to fall from Team Rocket, but {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} collects them safely with {{m|Whirlpool}}. Seeing how Ash beat Team Rocket, Jeremiah apologizes for being rude earlier. With all the Poké Balls safe and sound, Ash now concentrates on his upcoming Gym battle against Candice.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Snowpoint City]] and meet up with [[Zoey]] again.
* Ash and his friends meet [[Candice]], the Snowpoint City [[Gym Leader]].
* Zoey is revealed to have earned her fourth {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]].
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Candice]]
* [[Jeremiah]]
* [[Mr. Honcho]]

====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Abomasnow}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Zoey]]
* [[Candice]]
* [[Jeremiah]]
* [[Mr. Honcho]]
* Teachers
* Students

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}})
* {{p|Abomasnow}} ([[Candice]]'s)
* {{p|Skuntank}} ([[Jeremiah]]'s)
* {{p|Diglett}} (Snowpoint Trainer's School's)
* {{p|Baltoy}} (Snowpoint Trainer's School's)
* {{p|Stunky}} (Snowpoint Trainer's School's)
* {{p|Lickilicky}} (Snowpoint Trainer's School's)
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} (Snowpoint Trainer's School's)
* {{p|Abra}} (Snowpoint Trainer's School's)
* {{p|Chimchar}} (Snowpoint Trainer's School's)
* {{p|Turtwig}} (Snowpoint Trainer's School's)
* {{p|Chimchar}} (flashback)
* {{p|Turtwig}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* This episode marks the beginning of the four-part [[Snowpoint City]] arc.
* There is no [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]] following this episode, instead being replaced with a preview of the following episode of [[Pokémon Sunday]], which is due to make a [[n:Major Pokémon game to be announced this month|major game announcement]]. The advertisement is performed in the style of the lecture.
* Even though it is stated that {{MTR}} is the only Pokémon that can learn {{m|Pay Day}}, other Pokémon can learn it through [[Generation I]]'s [[TM16]]. A {{p|Skitty}} can also learn it through special events in [[Generation III]].
* Background music from {{rt|29|Johto}}, [[Oldale Town]], the challenge theme of [[Team Rocket]], an instrumental version of [[A Small Thing]], and {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} were used in this episode.
* One of [[Candice]]'s students bears a striking resemblance to [[Vitzo]] from ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''.
* This is the first episode of the English [[dub]] to be aired in 16:9 aspect ratio in {{pmin|the United States|U.S.}} airings, as well as the first episode available in HD. In Japan, this change took place in ''[[DP121|The Lonely Snover!]]''.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Classroom Training! motto|variation}} of their motto.

===Errors===
* {{an|Brock}} claims that [[Zoey]] and {{an|Dawn}} battled [[Fantina]], when it was really Zoey and Ash who battled her.
** However, Dawn did ask Fantina for a battle, but her Pokémon had to rest at that point.
* In multiple scenes, the top of {{p|Stunky}}'s head is colored purple, instead of white.

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DP126 error.png|Stunky's head
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===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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title_en=The Lonely Snover! |
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'''The Lonely Snover!''' (Japanese: '''さびしがりやのユキカブリ！''' ''The Lonely {{tt|Yukikaburi|Snover}}!'') is the 121st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 587th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 2, 2009, as part of a one-hour special along with [[DP122]], and in the United States on August 22, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

In the middle of a practice battle between Grotle and Chimchar, Ash and his friends are frozen solid by an icy blast from an unseen Pokémon. Once Chimchar thaws everyone out, they decide it's a sign to get out of the area. But as they try to leave, they're tripped up by a Grass Knot, tied up by Ingrain, and put to sleep with Grass Whistle! When our heroes wake up, they see the Snover who's behind all the attacks—but Snover isn't hostile, it's downright friendly! It just wants everyone to stop and taste the delicious berries that grow on its body. Snover looks so lonely, Ash even invites it to stay with the group for a while.

That night, Team Rocket sneaks over and kidnaps Snover, thinking its berries will be a big hit with their boss. The plan is cut short when Ash's Grotle easily rescues Snover, forcing Team Rocket to make a hasty retreat. The next morning, Grotle makes more new friends; wild Pokémon show up to eat the nuts that grow on Grotle's leafy back. But that just makes it an added bonus for Team

Rocket, who return and scoop up Grotle and Snover in a cage! Team Rocket takes off in their balloon, but Grotle escapes the cage and Snover uses Ingrain to break Grotle's fall. Snover itself is still trapped, and now Team Rocket is speeding off into the distance!

As Ash, Dawn, and Brock chase the balloon, Grotle struggles to catch up. Determined to save its new friend, it uses a new move, Rock Climb, to race up the walls of a canyon. This gets Grotle close enough to Team Rocket's balloon that it can leap into the air and burst the balloon, then catch Snover as it falls out of the cage. After Grotle is congratulated for its amazing save, Ash and his friends meet a teacher out for a stroll with her class. The teacher tells Dawn about an upcoming contest in nearby Sandalstraw Town, so our heroes make that the next stop on their journey to Snowpoint City. And since the teacher's students all love playing with Snover, it looks like its lonely days are over!

==Plot==
Pausing for a moment on their way to [[Snowpoint City]], and {{Ash}}'s next Sinnoh Gym Battle; a mountain cliff with a sprawling view catches their attention. As they admire the view, they hear a group of {{p|Cherrim}} cheerfully singing in their [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Cherrim|Sunshine Form]]. {{an|Dawn}} comments on their cuteness, while Ash announces his restlessness on days such as this. Ash voices his eagerness for his battle in Snowpoint City, and Dawn remarks that she knows he's ready for it. However what the gang don't know is that they're being watched.

Ash begins to train {{AP|Grotle}} and {{AP|Chimchar}} in a battle, as {{an|Brock}}, Dawn, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and Pikachu watch. Ash commands Grotle to use {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and Chimchar to dodge and use {{m|Flamethrower}}. Chimchar dodges the storm of leaves, and unleashes its Flamethrower. Ash tells Grotle to dodge and use {{m|Bite}}, however due to its speed lost from evolving Grotle is hit in the side of the face. Grotle shakes off the attack and continues with its previous instructions. Grotle clenches its jaws onto Chimchar's arm, pinning it to the ground. Brock and Dawn comment on how strong Grotle has become since it evolved. Ash orders Chimchar to knock Grotle off with another flamethrower. Temporarily phased by the flames, Grotle lets loose and backs away allowing Chimchar to stand up. Grotle remarks on Chimchar's attack, and Ash calls an end to the training match. Ash praises Chimchar for a good job, then Grotle with Pikachu joining in. Ash notices Grotle's exhaustion and suggests to Grotle that it heal itself with {{m|Synthesis}}. Grotle agrees, and uses Synthesis restoring its health. Healed it wallows with happiness, that is until a {{m|Powder Snow}} hurtles towards it and the others. Ash and the gang are flash-frozen in various poses of surprise, with the exception of Chimchar's tail flame. Just then the unknown Pokémon reveals itself as a {{p|Snover}}, which pops out from behind a bush and cautiously approaches. Snover investigates them, then breaks into a gleeful dance before noticing Chimchar's still roaring tail flame. The flame melts and breaks free from the ice causing Snover to retreat in fear. Snover hides behind its bush, then peeks back to see Chimchar freshly thawed from the ice. Chimchar is a little dazed as it falls back, then it becomes fully aware when it sees the other's frozen condition. Chimchar uses Flamethrower to thaw and free the others. Confused on what had taken place, they decide to go.

{{p|Snover}} continues to pops up without knowing, stopping to use {{m|Grass Knot}} against them. Ash falls causing Brock to rush to his aid, also falling victim to Grass Knot. Dawn begins to comment on how they should watch where they are going, only to meet a similar fate. Brock questions the event, and observes two grass blades tied into a loop around his foot. Brock identifies it as a Grass Knot, and the group realizes that the strange events from before and this was caused by a Pokémon. Dawn suspects the Pokémon of still being around as Snover laughs. Ash calls attention to the bush Snover is hiding behind, and they go to investigate. Snover panics from their threats and uses {{m|Ingrain}}, which causes vines to burst out of the ground and capture Ash and the others. Snover comes out of hiding and dances in celebration, revealing who it was that been playing pranks on them. Ash, who had his hands free, pulls out his Pokédex to identify Snover. Thinking it has secured them, Snover approaches them. Ash angrily calls out Grotle and has it use Razor Leaf to free them. Snover preemptively uses {{m|Grass Whistle}} to put everyone {{status|asleep}}, then happily goes over to Ash to wake him. Snover shakes Ash's shoulder, waking him up and surprising him. Snover gleefully hugs Ash, and snuggles him. Grass Whistle's effects wear off the others, who wake up to the scene. Dawn questions Ash on what was happening, and Ash replies that Snover is showing that it's friendly. Snover lets go of Ash, picking a Snoverberry off itself for Ash. Ash accepts, causing Dawn and Brock to examine the strange gift. Ash splits his giving half to Brock, and Snover hands Dawn a whole one. They all split their shares with the Pokémon and consume the pieces. They are surprised by the taste, and then they thank Snover. Brock comes up with the conclusion that Snover used all the pranks so he could stop them, then share the fruit with them. Snover becomes embarrassed as Ash comments on how extreme its approach was, while {{TRT}} spies on them from above. From their balloon, Team Rocket begin to plan a scheme to give Snover to {{an|Giovanni|their boss}}. They fantasize about him opening up Snoverberry stands, and becoming richer by cornering the market. They cheer happily at the thought, with James the only one to question if a Snover can produced enough Berries.

Night falls and Ash and the others are enjoying dinner with the Pokémon. Snover displays a healthy appetite, enjoying all of the attention. After dinner Ash and his friends say their good nights to Snover, but Snover is reluctant to leave his friends. They notice this behavior and Ash invites Snover for breakfast, in extension to staying the night with them. Snover eagerly accepts in a comical manner, much to the other's amusement. As the group sleeps, Team Rocket lands their balloon. With a robotic arm, they steal a Berry and eat it. They all cry in joy from the flavor, and compares the Berries to perfection and paradise. They regain their composure, extending the robotic arm to net Snover. Pikachu and Piplup alert the others, and team rocket begin their motto. Having dressed during the motto, Ash questions Team Rocket on what they were doing with Snover. Jessie reveals their plan to give Snover to the boss, and use its Berries to make them rich. Ash angrily refuses to let them have Snover, calling Grotle out and commanding it to use Razor Leaf on the net and free Snover. Snover quickly takes shelter behind Ash, who then tells Pikachu to use Thunderbolt. Pikachu zaps Team Rocket, causing Jessie to become furious. Jessie calls out {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} to do a {{m|Silver Wind}} which strikes at Ash and his friends feet, causing them to be distracted as James calls out {{TP|James|Carnivine}}. Carnivine, as per usual and much to Jessie and Meowth's dismay, bites James's head upon release. James commands Carnivine to use {{m|Bullet Seed}}, and it to strikes at the Ash and the others feet. Team Rocket takes this opportunity to escape, and Ash commands Grotle to stop them with Razor Leaf. Grotle is however unable to reach much to its chagrin. Ash has Pikachu use Iron Tail, who dashes up the mountain side and attacking Team Rocket's Balloon. The balloon ruptures and sends Team Rocket blasting off. Snover celebrates by dancing happily.

The next morning Dawn comments on the weather, while the gang has breakfast. Snover tricks Chimchar out of its Pokéfood, which causes Chimchar to become unhappy. Snover apologizes and presents Chimchar with its food, and Ash comments on it liking practical jokes. Brock suggest that they move on, and Ash tells the Pokémon to get ready. Ash finishes recalling everyone but Grotle. Ash looks for Grotle and notice some wild Pokémon perched on Grotle's back. Ash and the others investigate and find nuts growing on its back, which the Pokémon were enjoying. Ash samples one and finds out it doesn't taste good to humans, but great to Pokémon as Pikachu gladly finishes it. The gang notes that this mean that Grotle has now completely adjusted to its evolution from {{p|Turtwig}} and the fact that some Pokémon grow such things as nuts and Berries on their bodies reminds the gang of the wonder and mystery that still surrounds them. Things don't stay peaceful long though, as Team Rocket launches a surprise attack and captures Grotle and Snover in a cage. Ash and Pikachu retaliate with Thunderbolt, but Team Rocket has protected the balloon from electric attacks. Thinking quickly, Ash tells Grotle to use Energy Ball and destroy Team Rocket's cage. Grotle blows the side off, and causing Team Rocket's balloon to descend. The cage rocks, and to everyone's horror Grotle falls out hurtling towards the ground. Snover uses {{m|Ingrain}} to catch Grotle, setting it down safely. Ash and the others run up to Grotle, and call to Snover to jump and they'll catch it but it's too scared to move. Jessie tells them that they're one step ahead of them, and Meowth activates the balloon's rocket engines. Snover holds on to the cage in fright, and Ash and the others go after them. Ash tells {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and Dawn tells Piplup to use {{m|Bubble Beam}} but they can't catch up to the balloon. Grotle, who is lagging badly behind the others, trips over and becomes discouraged at how slow it still is. Grotle remembers how kind and playful Snover was towards the group, and can't bear to allow Team Rocket to get away with it. Hearing it cry in fear Grotle stands up strong, roaring with an outburst of energy. Grotle use Synthesis to regain its strength, then its claws began to grow and illuminate and suddenly glow and sharpen.

The gang is having no luck catching up to the balloon when suddenly Grotle stampedes past them at high speed on the side of the cliff. Brock comments that Grotle is using {{m|Rock Climb}} and Ash cheers Grotle on, as it has soon not only caught up to Team Rocket but is also matching the height of the balloon. Team Rocket decide to try to outrun Grotle and take the balloon up higher. Grotle gets on the top of cliff and launches itself high into the air much to Team Rocket's surprise it slashes through their balloon. The balloon explodes, as Grotle sails clear, while Team Rocket is sent blasting off again. Grotle lands safely, but Snover is unconscious and is hurtling to the ground. Everyone rushes to catch Snover before it's too late, with Brock calling {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} to catch Snover. Happiny speeds ahead but clearly won't make it in time. Grotle however saves the day by launching off the side of the cliff, and using Bite to catch Snover. Grotle drops Snover into Happiny's arms and lands on the ground. Grotle collapses, exhausted but Ash and Snover rush towards it, Ash telling the Grove Pokémon how impressed and proud he is while Snover thanks his friend for saving him.

Later they approach the foot of the mountain, when a group of school children notice Snover. Excited about seeing a Snover, the children hurry over with their teacher following behind. Brock falls for the teacher and scatters over to her, and begin flirting hoping to take the teacher out. However, Brock is taken out by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s {{m|Poison Jab}}. Croagunk drags Brock away, as Ash, Dawn and the Pokémon approach. The kids run over to Snover and gather around it as it danced happily. Snover gives the teacher a Snoverberry, which Brock (recovered from Croagunk's Poison Jab) tells them is very delicious. The teacher splits the Berry up into pieces so all the kids could have some, and they are delighted by the taste. The teacher thanks Snover, and the kids and Snover begin playing together. The teacher then ask Ash and the others if they were [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, to which Ash eagerly replies. Dawn specifies that she is a [[Pokémon Coordinator]], and the teacher asks if she has arrived for the [[Sandalstraw Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}}. Unaware of the Contest, the teacher reveals to Dawn that the Contest is only a few days away. Luckily, Sandalstraw Town is very near and within visual distance. Dawn decides to enter, knowing this is the perfect chance for her to get the fifth [[Ribbon]] she needs for the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival|Grand Festival]] so the gang agree to head there. Ash tells Snover they have to go, but with his new friends he shouldn't be lonely anymore. The gang say their goodbyes and make their way to Sandalstraw Town.

==Major events==
* [[Ash's Grotle]] learns {{m|Rock Climb}}.
* {{an|Dawn}} learns that a [[Pokémon Contest]] will be held in [[Sandalstraw Town]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Snover}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* {{OBP|Teacher|DP121}}
* Schoolchildren

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Grotle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grotle}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Ambipom}} ({{OP|Dawn|Ambipom}})
* {{p|Mamoswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Mamoswine}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Snover}}
* {{p|Starly}} (×2)
* {{p|Kricketot}}
* {{p|Swablu}} (×2)
* {{p|Cherrim}} (×4)

==Trivia==
[[File:DP121 new title card.png|thumb|250px|The new title card]]
[[File:New TBC.png|thumb|250px|The new "To Be Continued"]]
* [[Get Fired Up, Spiky-eared Pichu!]] replaced [[Surely Tomorrow]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* [[Together]] is used as background music.
* This episode marks the first time [[Ash's Grotle]] has used a [[move]] besides {{m|Razor Leaf}} since its [[evolution]] in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]''.
* {{p|Snover}}'s {{m|Grass Whistle}} is a remix of [[Oración]].
* After eating a piece of Snoverberry, [[Jessie]] says, "Full speed to Shangri-La." This is a reference to the fictional Himalayan utopia {{wp|Shangri-La}} from {{wp|James Hilton}}'s novel ''{{wp|Lost Horizon}}''.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is the English equivalent of the original title, the first title that is a direct translation since ''[[DP014|Leave It To Brocko!]]''.
* The English title is similar to that of [[BW056|a future episode]].
* Much like ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid]]'' and ''[[AG105|Once in a Mawile]]'' before it, this episode implements a myriad of new changes for the [[Pokémon anime]]:
** A new title card is introduced, depicting the [[Sinnoh]] [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s {{Ash}} has acquired, the {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]]s {{an|Dawn}} has acquired, silhouettes of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, and the [[Spiky-eared Pichu]] under the title. The Pichu was for a Japanese contest only, so she did not appear in the dub version's title card.
** New [[eyecatch]]es are introduced. This time, Ash is positioned at the center for the first eyecatch, and Dawn is positioned at the center of the second eyecatch. Previously, Dawn was at the center of the eyecatches. In addition, a quiz, only in the Japan version, is introduced, involving answering where the Spiky-eared Pichu appeared in.
** The font used for the "To Be Continued" text at the end of the episode has been changed, after being the same since [[AG001|the first episode of ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'']].
** In Japan, all episodes from this one onward are broadcast in a 16:9 {{wp|aspect ratio}}, as opposed to the 4:3 aspect ratio the series had always used before. However, the dub did not start using this aspect ratio until [[DP126|five episodes later]].
** Pikachu's light-yellow fur is once again in a dark-yellow color.
** [[Battle Cry - (Stand Up!)]] undergoes a complete change from this episode onward. While the music remains the same, this version of the opening contains clips from [[High Touch!]] as well as clips from ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship!]]''.

===Errors===
* In one scene, the spot on {{AP|Staraptor}}'s head is missing.
* In the scene where Snover gives out his Berries, his tail is the same color as his body.
* When {{TRT}} comes back after their first blast off the patch to cover the hole, it is the same color as the balloon. It turns gray for the rest of the episode.

<gallery>
DP121 error.png|The error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, Brock calls the woman with the children a teacher. In the original Japanese version, this isn't mentioned.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|怕寂寞的雪笠怪！|The Lonely Snover!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡El Snover Solitario!|The Lonely Snover!}}
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|da={{tt|En Ensom Snover|A Lonely Snover}}
|de={{tt|Das Einsame Shnebedeck!|The Lonely Snover!}}
|nl={{tt|De eenzame snover|The Lonely Snover!}}
|fi={{tt|Yksinäinen Snover!|The lonely Snover!}}
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DP001

2022-12-03T14:02:36Z

AlolanRanger: /* TV episode debuts */

{{EpicodePrevNext
|prevcode=AG192
|prevtitle=Home is Where the Start Is!
|nextcode=DP002
|nexttitle=Two Degrees of Separation!
|series=Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl
|colorscheme=Sinnoh}}
{{EpisodeInfobox
|epcode=DP001
|altepcode=EP467
|colorscheme=Sinnoh
|title_en=Following A Maiden's Voyage!
|title_ja=旅立ち！フタバタウンからマサゴタウンへ！
|title_ja_trans=Setting Off! From Futaba Town to Masago Town!
|screen=yes
|broadcast_jp=September 28, 2006
|broadcast_us=April 20, 2007{{tt|*|Special preview}} June 4, 2007{{tt|*|Original order}}
|en_op={{so|Diamond and Pearl}} (TV broadcast) / None (DVD)
|ja_op=None
|ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]]
|olmteam=Team Iguchi
|scenario=冨岡淳広
|storyboard=須藤典彦
|director=小山賢
|art1=志村泉
|morecredits=yes
|epstaffpage=DP001-DP010
|footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|dp|001}}
* 須藤典彦 ''Norihiko Sudō'' is the new director of the Pokémon anime.
* ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA9mX6uxgvM Following A Maiden’s Voyage!]'' on [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s official English {{wp|YouTube}} channel.
}}

'''Following A Maiden's Voyage!''' (Japanese: '''旅立ち！フタバタウンからマサゴタウンへ！''' ''Setting Off! From {{tt|Futaba|Twinleaf}} Town to {{tt|Masago|Sandgem}} Town!'') is the first episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 467th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It aired in Japan on September 28, 2006, the same day as the Japanese release of the Nintendo DS games, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. It aired in the US on April 20, 2007, as part of a special preview, two days before the American release of Diamond and Pearl. It was later broadcast in sequence in the United States on June 4, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's always exciting when new Pokémon Trainers receives their first Pokémon, but for a girl named Dawn, things will be far more exciting than she'd ever imagined! Here in the Sinnoh region, Trainers receive their Pokémon from Professor Rowan, whose lab is near Sandgem Town—but soon after Dawn leaves her home in Twinleaf Town and heads for the lab, she's hopelessly lost. Fortunately, she runs into Professor Rowan on the street and follows him to the lab. But while the Professor was out, his assistants accidentally let two of the starter Pokémon, Chimchar and Piplup, break out of the lab.

Dawn volunteers to find the missing Pokémon and soon finds Piplup, who runs off and gets into trouble with some Ariados. Though Dawn comes to the rescue, Piplup isn't exactly grateful. Once the angered Ariados return, however, Piplup and Dawn must work together in order to escape. They end up on the shore of Lake Verity, where they spot a mysterious Pokémon. Then, back at the lab, Dawn makes their partnership official and chooses Piplup to be her companion.

Meanwhile, Ash has arrived in Sinnoh with Pikachu and his stowaway Aipom. He's ready for adventure, but not ready for trouble: Team Rocket appears and successfully steals Pikachu! But Team Rocket starts arguing and everyone ends up flying, including Pikachu. Now how will Ash and Pikachu be reunited...?

==Plot==
[[File:Dawn debut.png|thumb|left|220px|Dawn waking up]]
The rising sun ushers in a new morning for a young girl named {{an|Dawn}}, who is due to start her {{pkmn|journey}}. She eventually gets up and pushes the window open to admire the view of her [[hometown]], [[Twinleaf Town]]. As she gets dressed her mother [[Johanna]], along with their pet {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}}, enter the bedroom. Downstairs, mother and daughter discuss Dawn's plans over coffee and Dawn pulls out a postcard that she received from [[Professor Rowan]], inviting her to his laboratory to pick up her [[starter Pokémon]]. Examining the postcard, Dawn considers her three choices: the {{type|Grass}} {{p|Turtwig}}, the {{type|Fire}} {{p|Chimchar}}, and the {{type|Water}} {{p|Piplup}}. Dawn then comments that regardless, all three Pokémon would make a great partner in her bid to become a [[Top Coordinator]] just like her mother. She begins fantasizing about performing in [[Pokémon Contest]]s with the three different Pokémon, acting out all her actions while her mother watches on.

Later, Dawn prepares to leave for her journey, lugging a suitcase behind her full of dresses and jewelry. Her mother, standing on the house porch, tells her to pack more sensibly. They go inside, where Johanna fits everything that Dawn will need in a small [[bag|backpack]]. Before she can leave on her journey, her mother gives her one last thing to take: her first Contest [[Ribbon]] as a good luck charm. Dawn thanks her mom, gladly taking it and dashes over to her [[bicycle|bike]]. Dawn then sets out towards [[Sandgem Town]] from her home in Twinleaf Town along {{rt|201|Sinnoh}}. She soon arrives in a Sandgem, and runs into a building which she believes to be the Professor's lab, only to find that it is a restaurant. Even with a map as a guide, she gets lost in the town, following every possible direction but unable to find the lab. While reading her map, she bumps into a man who reveals himself to be Professor Rowan, who offers to guide her to his laboratory.

Meanwhile, at the lab, Professor Rowan's assistants are chatting while examining and feeding the three starter Pokémon. Two other assistants arrive in the room with a {{p|Starly}} and {{p|Staraptor}}. However, a fight quickly brews when Chimchar steals the last of Piplup's {{pkmn|food}}. Piplup begins attacking Chimchar with {{m|Bubble Beam}} while Chimchar runs around the lab. While trying to keep Piplup under control, the chaos irritates Starly and Staraptor, who begin flying around and wrecking books and papers. The gust breaks a window in the lab, allowing the two birds to fly out into the wilderness, followed by Chimchar with Piplup in hot pursuit. The assistants plan to clean up, but as they begin, Professor Rowan arrives with Dawn.

With only the Turtwig remaining, after getting glared at by Rowan, Dawn asks and is allowed to go and search for the four missing Pokémon. After receiving some tips from Professor Rowan, Dawn runs off towards the forest where the Pokémon were headed. Before she reaches the forest, however, she runs into Chimchar and Piplup, Chimchar still swinging away from Piplup's Bubble Beam. Dawn attempts to calm them down, but they ignore her, and Piplup tries to attack her briefly before both disappear into the forest. Dawn runs into the forest after them, only to hear Piplup's [[cry]]. She runs toward it, seeing Piplup as well as several other Pokémon trapped in a web created by an {{p|Ariados}}. The Ariados notices Dawn, chasing her through the forest. Dawn quickly hatches a plan, causing the Ariados to destroy its own web, making Piplup land safely in her arms. However, after sliding down a hill, Piplup seems very indignant, using {{m|Peck}} on Dawn several times. Dawn begins to berate him, but then realizes that he is simply hungry. Although Dawn offers him [[Pokémon food]], he seems disdainful and won't eat it. Suddenly the Ariados returns, now with friends, and together they attack Dawn and Piplup.

Trapped in a cage created by {{m|String Shot}}, Dawn distracts the Ariados with the Pokémon food while Piplup destroys the cage with Bubble Beam. Unfortunately, before Dawn can escape with Piplup, an Ariados trips her with String Shot. Piplup steps in and uses {{m|Bide}} to absorb the attacks of the Ariados, then destroys them and the cage with a massive energy wave. Shortly after, the Piplup [[Fainting|faints]], exhausted from having taken all the attacks and the energy used.

While walking through the forest, Dawn stumbles upon [[Lake Verity]]. Piplup wakes up, recharged, but still hungry. Dawn looks into her Pokémon food can, noticing that she only has three pieces left. Despite being disdainful earlier, Piplup accepts the food. She then spots Staraptor carrying Chimchar back to the lab, with Starly close behind. Before they can return to the lab, however, the lake ripples, and a {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|mysterious figure}} appears for a moment before vanishing. Upon returning to the lab, Dawn asks Professor Rowan about the figure. He notes that it could be the [[Legendary Pokémon]] of the lake. Shortly after, Rowan gives Dawn several {{i|Poké Ball}}s and a [[Pokédex]]. Lastly, Rowan asks Dawn which Pokémon she wants for a starter. Much to Chimchar's obvious disdain, Dawn immediately chooses {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, noting that they are already a team. Dawn then sets out for her Pokémon journey in earnest, riding away from the lab, with Rowan and his assistants waving her off.

At the same time, {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{AP|Aipom}} are on a ship bound for [[Sinnoh]]. Ash boasts about becoming the Sinnoh {{pkmn|Champion}} while the [[Team Rocket trio]] watch from below decks. After the ship docks, Ash calls {{an|Professor Oak}} on videophone to let him know that Aipom has accompanied him to Sinnoh, and Oak muses that he suspected as much and will send Aipom's Poké Ball to Professor Rowan. Before they continue, though, Team Rocket quickly snatches Pikachu from [[Team Rocket's mechas|their balloon]]. Before the trio can leave, {{MTR}} begins to argue with [[Jessie]] after she suggests they take a moment to look around. Jessie shields herself behind {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, who ends up coping Meowth's {{m|Fury Swipes}}. Wobbuffet then uses {{m|Counter}}, destroying the balloon and sending Pikachu falling into the forest below. Ash and Aipom continue running after Pikachu, while Dawn cycles away from the lab.

==Major events==
[[File:Dawn choosing Piplup.png|thumb|220px|Dawn choosing Piplup as her starter]]
[[File:Ash arriving in Sinnoh.png|thumb|220px|Ash arriving in Sinnoh]]
* {{an|Dawn}}, a beginning {{pkmn|Trainer}} and aspiring {{pkmn|Coordinator}}, leaves [[Twinleaf Town]] to start her [[Pokémon journey]].
* Dawn sees the spirit of a {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit}} in [[Lake Verity]].
* Dawn chooses {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} as her [[starter Pokémon]] and receives a [[Pokédex]] and six {{i|Poké Ball}}s from [[Professor Rowan]].
* {{Ash}} arrives in [[Sinnoh]], only to have {{AP|Pikachu}} taken away and lost by {{TRT}}, who followed him to the region.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Dawn}}
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* [[Yuzo]]
* Professor Rowan's assistants
* [[Marian]] (voice only)

====Pokémon debuts====
* Starter Pokémon of Sinnoh:
** {{p|Turtwig}}
** {{p|Chimchar}}
** {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Starly}}
* {{p|Staravia}}
* {{p|Staraptor}}
* {{p|Bidoof}}
* {{p|Bibarel}}
* {{p|Budew}}
* {{p|Buneary}}
* {{P|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}}; spirit)

=====TV episode debuts =====
* {{p|Mantyke}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]] (fantasy and photo)
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Marian]] (fantasy)
* [[Raoul Contesta]] (fantasy and photo)
* [[Mr. Sukizo]] (fantasy and photo)
* [[Yuzo]]
* Rowan's assistants
* Ramen shop operator

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}}, new; debut)
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}}; debut)
* {{p|Starly}} ([[Professor Rowan]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Staraptor}} ([[Professor Rowan]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Turtwig}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; debut)
* {{p|Chimchar}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; debut)
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}}; spirit; debut)
* {{p|Ariados}} (multiple)
* {{p|Chatot}} (multiple)
* {{p|Weedle}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Dunsparce}}
* {{p|Mantine}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Zigzagoon}}
* {{p|Ninjask}}
* {{p|Starly}} (debut)
* {{p|Staravia}} (debut)
* {{p|Bidoof}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Bibarel}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Budew}} (debut)
* {{p|Buneary}} (debut)
* {{p|Mantyke}} (debut)

==Trivia==
* This is the season premiere of [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]].
* The Japanese TV airing of this episode and the [[DP002|following]] [[DP003|two]] did not include an opening theme. On DVD releases, [[Together]] replaced [[Spurt!]] as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]].
* This and the following two episodes are the first episodes to air in Japan after the earliest releases of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} in Japan and {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}.
* [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] replaced [[I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* {{an|Dawn}} reads the title card.
* This originally aired as a two-hour special on September 28, 2006, together with ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'' and ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''
* Starting with this episode and until ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', the animation is now playing in 30 frames per second instead of 24 frames per second.
* This episode marks the only appearance of {{Tracey}} during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', as well as his last in-person appearance within the main series until [[JN118]], 736 episodes later.
* This is also the only episode between ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'' and ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' in which {{an|Brock}} does not appear.
* The part where Dawn thinks about having each of the [[Sinnoh]] {{pkmn2|starter}}s echoes Ash's dream in the [[EP001|first episode]]. Incidentally, {{Ash}}'s first choice for a starter was also the {{type|Water}} of his region, {{p|Squirtle}}.
* An instrumental version of [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] is played as background music.
* {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s behavior when Dawn offered him food is exactly as described in the Pokédex: Piplup have high pride and hate to receive food from people.
* Dawn seeing {{p|Mesprit}} is mentioned in ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', where Ash links it to his seeing {{an|Ho-Oh}} as a starting {{pkmn|Trainer}}, though the scene is more similar to his seeing {{p|Suicune}} on the way to [[New Bark Town]].
** {{Ash}} later encounters {{p|Azelf}} at [[Lake Valor]] in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'' and Brock encounters {{p|Uxie}} at [[Lake Acuity]] in ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]''.
* The [[eyecatch]]es used in this episode feature only Dawn.
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]] returns to the series after an absence of almost two years.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Starter Pokémon#Sinnoh|Sinnoh starter Pokémon]].
** Pokémon senryū: シンオウで　たびがはじまる　ポケモンと ''Shin'ō de tabi ga hajimaru Pokémon to.'' "In [[Sinnoh]], a journey begins with Pokémon."
* This episode is the last in the English [[dub]] to feature [[Kayzie Rogers]] as a voice actress until her return in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' and for the main series in ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]''. For the next 51 episodes, [[Michele Knotz]] would provide the voice of {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}, while {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s voice would be provided through recycled clips of Rogers'.
* Dawn's {{p|Starly}} clock appears to be {{Shiny}}.
** Similarly, there was a green {{p|Pidgey}} cuckoo clock in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' of the [[original series]]. However, Pidgey does not have that exact Shiny coloration.
* After stealing Piplup's food, {{p|Chimchar}} performed an ''{{wp|akanbe}}'', which involves pulling its eyelid down and sticking out its tongue at the same time. This is present in the English dub, despite similar shots being removed from ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]'' and ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]''.
* The name for this episode is based on the phrase "Maiden voyage", which means the first voyage or trip.

<gallery>
DP001 Japanese logo.png|The Japanese logo as seen in the TV Tokyo premiere.
PokemonSinnohLeagueDP001.png|The English logo seen in the TV Movie.
Projected soul Mesprit.png|Mesprit in projected soul form.
DP001 senryu.png|Sinnoh senryū.
</gallery>

===Errors===
* After Dawn finishes the imaginary contest with {{p|Turtwig}}, she twirls around with her boots on, but in the next scene, she is wearing slippers.
* The {{p|Staraptor}} that appears in this episode is far smaller than normal, being around the size of a {{p|Staravia}} instead.
* When Piplup is first shown eating in [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab, he takes a piece of Pokémon food, but his mouth doesn't open when he goes to eat it.
* Before Chimchar jumps in between the Starly and Staraptor that were brought in the lab, the Staraptor was positioned to the left of Starly. However, it was later shown close-up to the right of Starly.
* Piplup is misspelled as ''Pilplup'' on the [[Pokémon.com]] blurb.
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, Dawn uses the Finnish translated name of {{m|Razor Leaf}} in the Turtwig fantasy, although the Finnish dub has used the English names of the moves since ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]''.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, Dawn refers to {{m|Flame Wheel}} as "''Koło Ognia''". However, in the next scene, [[Marian]] correctly calls the move "''Krąg Ognia''".
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, {{an|Professor Oak}} refers to [[Tracey]] as if he was a girl.

===Dub edits===
* When the first three episodes aired together on April 20, 2007, they were made into a TV movie, cutting several parts out. All of these were restored when the episodes aired separately in reruns.
** After the [[narrator]] finishes the introduction in the beginning of the episode, the {{so|Diamond and Pearl|English opening theme}} is aired instead, skipping the eight-second part that shows the English logo for the 10th season. In future airings, the English theme isn't shown for the first episode for reasons unknown.
*** However, in the {{pmin|South Asia|Indian Disney XD}} airing of this episode, the opening theme began right after the eight-second English logo showcasing, but skipped over the first three seconds of that sequence.
** After the narrator finishes introducing Dawn, the episode title was cut out.
** After {{TRT}} is seen blasting off near the ending, the remaining part is cut out. After the commercial break, it moves on to the next episode.
* In the [[signpost]] of Route 201, the Japanese names of [[Sandgem Town]] and [[Twinleaf Town]] (Masago Town and Futaba Town, respectively) were replaced with their English names.
* In the English dub, it is implied that Dawn's tenth birthday had already passed before she started her journey. In the original Japanese version, her tenth birthday wasn't mentioned.
* In the original Japanese version, when Dawn enters the restaurant, she says she wants one Pokémon. The ramen shop owner responds by saying that one Pokémon is coming up but then realizes that is not what they serve and tells Dawn that they don't serve Pokémon there. In the English dub, the owner says that she came to the right place and asks if she is staying for food as well.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|出發！雙葉鎮到真砂鎮！|Setting Off! From Shuāngyè (Twinleaf) Town to Zhēnshā (Sandgem) Town!}}
|hi={{tt|Following A Maiden's Voyage!|Same as English}}{{tt|*|CN dub}} चलो देखे Dawn का सफर! {{tt|''Chalo Dekhe Dawn Ka Safar!''|Come on, let's see Dawn's journey!}}{{tt|*|Disney XD dub}}
|cs={{tt|Dívčí dobrodružství začíná|Girl's Adventure Begins}}
|da={{tt|Af sted på jomfrurejse|Off on a maiden voyage}}
|de={{tt|Lucia startet durch!|Dawn takes off!}}
|nl={{tt|Voor het Eerst op Reis!|Traveling for the first time!}}
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|fr_eu={{tt|Une aurore nouvelle|A new dawn}}
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|it={{tt|Un inizio burrascoso|A gusty beginning}} & {{tt|La scelta di Lucinda|The choice of Dawn}} 
|ko={{tt|새로운 여행! 신참 트레이너 나빛나!|New Journey! Rookie Trainer Dawn!}}
|no={{tt|Ut på jomfrutur!|Out on a maiden's voyage!}}
|pl={{tt|Pierwsza podróż|The first journey}}
|pt_br={{tt|Seguindo a Viagem de Estréia|Following the Debut Voyage}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Viagem de Estreia|The Debut Voyage}}
|ru={{tt|Путешествие одной девочки!|Journey of a girl!}}
|es_la={{tt|Siguiendo el viaje de una novata|Following a beginner's voyage}}
|es_eu={{tt|Una doncella inicia viaje|A maiden starts trip}}
|sv={{tt|Jungfruresan!|The maiden voyage!}}
|ro={{tt|Călătoria Unei Domnișoare|The Journey of a Lady}}
|th={{tt|ออกเดินทาง! จากฟุตาบะทาวน์สู่มาซาโงะทาวน์|Setting Off! From Futaba Town to Masago Town}}
}}
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[[zh:宝可梦钻石＆珍珠第1集]]

DP001

2022-12-03T14:01:45Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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{{EpisodeInfobox
|epcode=DP001
|altepcode=EP467
|colorscheme=Sinnoh
|title_en=Following A Maiden's Voyage!
|title_ja=旅立ち！フタバタウンからマサゴタウンへ！
|title_ja_trans=Setting Off! From Futaba Town to Masago Town!
|screen=yes
|broadcast_jp=September 28, 2006
|broadcast_us=April 20, 2007{{tt|*|Special preview}} June 4, 2007{{tt|*|Original order}}
|en_op={{so|Diamond and Pearl}} (TV broadcast) / None (DVD)
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|ja_ed=[[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~|君のそばで〜ヒカリのテーマ〜]]
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|scenario=冨岡淳広
|storyboard=須藤典彦
|director=小山賢
|art1=志村泉
|morecredits=yes
|epstaffpage=DP001-DP010
|footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|dp|001}}
* 須藤典彦 ''Norihiko Sudō'' is the new director of the Pokémon anime.
* ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA9mX6uxgvM Following A Maiden’s Voyage!]'' on [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s official English {{wp|YouTube}} channel.
}}

'''Following A Maiden's Voyage!''' (Japanese: '''旅立ち！フタバタウンからマサゴタウンへ！''' ''Setting Off! From {{tt|Futaba|Twinleaf}} Town to {{tt|Masago|Sandgem}} Town!'') is the first episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 467th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It aired in Japan on September 28, 2006, the same day as the Japanese release of the Nintendo DS games, {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}. It aired in the US on April 20, 2007, as part of a special preview, two days before the American release of Diamond and Pearl. It was later broadcast in sequence in the United States on June 4, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's always exciting when new Pokémon Trainers receives their first Pokémon, but for a girl named Dawn, things will be far more exciting than she'd ever imagined! Here in the Sinnoh region, Trainers receive their Pokémon from Professor Rowan, whose lab is near Sandgem Town—but soon after Dawn leaves her home in Twinleaf Town and heads for the lab, she's hopelessly lost. Fortunately, she runs into Professor Rowan on the street and follows him to the lab. But while the Professor was out, his assistants accidentally let two of the starter Pokémon, Chimchar and Piplup, break out of the lab.

Dawn volunteers to find the missing Pokémon and soon finds Piplup, who runs off and gets into trouble with some Ariados. Though Dawn comes to the rescue, Piplup isn't exactly grateful. Once the angered Ariados return, however, Piplup and Dawn must work together in order to escape. They end up on the shore of Lake Verity, where they spot a mysterious Pokémon. Then, back at the lab, Dawn makes their partnership official and chooses Piplup to be her companion.

Meanwhile, Ash has arrived in Sinnoh with Pikachu and his stowaway Aipom. He's ready for adventure, but not ready for trouble: Team Rocket appears and successfully steals Pikachu! But Team Rocket starts arguing and everyone ends up flying, including Pikachu. Now how will Ash and Pikachu be reunited...?

==Plot==
[[File:Dawn debut.png|thumb|left|220px|Dawn waking up]]
The rising sun ushers in a new morning for a young girl named {{an|Dawn}}, who is due to start her {{pkmn|journey}}. She eventually gets up and pushes the window open to admire the view of her [[hometown]], [[Twinleaf Town]]. As she gets dressed her mother [[Johanna]], along with their pet {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}}, enter the bedroom. Downstairs, mother and daughter discuss Dawn's plans over coffee and Dawn pulls out a postcard that she received from [[Professor Rowan]], inviting her to his laboratory to pick up her [[starter Pokémon]]. Examining the postcard, Dawn considers her three choices: the {{type|Grass}} {{p|Turtwig}}, the {{type|Fire}} {{p|Chimchar}}, and the {{type|Water}} {{p|Piplup}}. Dawn then comments that regardless, all three Pokémon would make a great partner in her bid to become a [[Top Coordinator]] just like her mother. She begins fantasizing about performing in [[Pokémon Contest]]s with the three different Pokémon, acting out all her actions while her mother watches on.

Later, Dawn prepares to leave for her journey, lugging a suitcase behind her full of dresses and jewelry. Her mother, standing on the house porch, tells her to pack more sensibly. They go inside, where Johanna fits everything that Dawn will need in a small [[bag|backpack]]. Before she can leave on her journey, her mother gives her one last thing to take: her first Contest [[Ribbon]] as a good luck charm. Dawn thanks her mom, gladly taking it and dashes over to her [[bicycle|bike]]. Dawn then sets out towards [[Sandgem Town]] from her home in Twinleaf Town along {{rt|201|Sinnoh}}. She soon arrives in a Sandgem, and runs into a building which she believes to be the Professor's lab, only to find that it is a restaurant. Even with a map as a guide, she gets lost in the town, following every possible direction but unable to find the lab. While reading her map, she bumps into a man who reveals himself to be Professor Rowan, who offers to guide her to his laboratory.

Meanwhile, at the lab, Professor Rowan's assistants are chatting while examining and feeding the three starter Pokémon. Two other assistants arrive in the room with a {{p|Starly}} and {{p|Staraptor}}. However, a fight quickly brews when Chimchar steals the last of Piplup's {{pkmn|food}}. Piplup begins attacking Chimchar with {{m|Bubble Beam}} while Chimchar runs around the lab. While trying to keep Piplup under control, the chaos irritates Starly and Staraptor, who begin flying around and wrecking books and papers. The gust breaks a window in the lab, allowing the two birds to fly out into the wilderness, followed by Chimchar with Piplup in hot pursuit. The assistants plan to clean up, but as they begin, Professor Rowan arrives with Dawn.

With only the Turtwig remaining, after getting glared at by Rowan, Dawn asks and is allowed to go and search for the four missing Pokémon. After receiving some tips from Professor Rowan, Dawn runs off towards the forest where the Pokémon were headed. Before she reaches the forest, however, she runs into Chimchar and Piplup, Chimchar still swinging away from Piplup's Bubble Beam. Dawn attempts to calm them down, but they ignore her, and Piplup tries to attack her briefly before both disappear into the forest. Dawn runs into the forest after them, only to hear Piplup's [[cry]]. She runs toward it, seeing Piplup as well as several other Pokémon trapped in a web created by an {{p|Ariados}}. The Ariados notices Dawn, chasing her through the forest. Dawn quickly hatches a plan, causing the Ariados to destroy its own web, making Piplup land safely in her arms. However, after sliding down a hill, Piplup seems very indignant, using {{m|Peck}} on Dawn several times. Dawn begins to berate him, but then realizes that he is simply hungry. Although Dawn offers him [[Pokémon food]], he seems disdainful and won't eat it. Suddenly the Ariados returns, now with friends, and together they attack Dawn and Piplup.

Trapped in a cage created by {{m|String Shot}}, Dawn distracts the Ariados with the Pokémon food while Piplup destroys the cage with Bubble Beam. Unfortunately, before Dawn can escape with Piplup, an Ariados trips her with String Shot. Piplup steps in and uses {{m|Bide}} to absorb the attacks of the Ariados, then destroys them and the cage with a massive energy wave. Shortly after, the Piplup [[Fainting|faints]], exhausted from having taken all the attacks and the energy used.

While walking through the forest, Dawn stumbles upon [[Lake Verity]]. Piplup wakes up, recharged, but still hungry. Dawn looks into her Pokémon food can, noticing that she only has three pieces left. Despite being disdainful earlier, Piplup accepts the food. She then spots Staraptor carrying Chimchar back to the lab, with Starly close behind. Before they can return to the lab, however, the lake ripples, and a {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|mysterious figure}} appears for a moment before vanishing. Upon returning to the lab, Dawn asks Professor Rowan about the figure. He notes that it could be the [[Legendary Pokémon]] of the lake. Shortly after, Rowan gives Dawn several {{i|Poké Ball}}s and a [[Pokédex]]. Lastly, Rowan asks Dawn which Pokémon she wants for a starter. Much to Chimchar's obvious disdain, Dawn immediately chooses {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, noting that they are already a team. Dawn then sets out for her Pokémon journey in earnest, riding away from the lab, with Rowan and his assistants waving her off.

At the same time, {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{AP|Aipom}} are on a ship bound for [[Sinnoh]]. Ash boasts about becoming the Sinnoh {{pkmn|Champion}} while the [[Team Rocket trio]] watch from below decks. After the ship docks, Ash calls {{an|Professor Oak}} on videophone to let him know that Aipom has accompanied him to Sinnoh, and Oak muses that he suspected as much and will send Aipom's Poké Ball to Professor Rowan. Before they continue, though, Team Rocket quickly snatches Pikachu from [[Team Rocket's mechas|their balloon]]. Before the trio can leave, {{MTR}} begins to argue with [[Jessie]] after she suggests they take a moment to look around. Jessie shields herself behind {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, who ends up coping Meowth's {{m|Fury Swipes}}. Wobbuffet then uses {{m|Counter}}, destroying the balloon and sending Pikachu falling into the forest below. Ash and Aipom continue running after Pikachu, while Dawn cycles away from the lab.

==Major events==
[[File:Dawn choosing Piplup.png|thumb|220px|Dawn choosing Piplup as her starter]]
[[File:Ash arriving in Sinnoh.png|thumb|220px|Ash arriving in Sinnoh]]
* {{an|Dawn}}, a beginning {{pkmn|Trainer}} and aspiring {{pkmn|Coordinator}}, leaves [[Twinleaf Town]] to start her [[Pokémon journey]].
* Dawn sees the spirit of a {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit}} in [[Lake Verity]].
* Dawn chooses {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} as her [[starter Pokémon]] and receives a [[Pokédex]] and six {{i|Poké Ball}}s from [[Professor Rowan]].
* {{Ash}} arrives in [[Sinnoh]], only to have {{AP|Pikachu}} taken away and lost by {{TRT}}, who followed him to the region.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Dawn}}
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* [[Yuzo]]
* Professor Rowan's assistants
* [[Marian]] (voice only)

====Pokémon debuts====
* Starter Pokémon of Sinnoh:
** {{p|Turtwig}}
** {{p|Chimchar}}
** {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Starly}}
* {{p|Staravia}}
* {{p|Staraptor}}
* {{p|Bidoof}}
* {{p|Bibarel}}
* {{p|Budew}}
* {{p|Buneary}}
* {{P|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}}; spirit)

=====Main series debuts =====
* {{p|Mantyke}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{Tracey}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]] (fantasy and photo)
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Marian]] (fantasy)
* [[Raoul Contesta]] (fantasy and photo)
* [[Mr. Sukizo]] (fantasy and photo)
* [[Yuzo]]
* Rowan's assistants
* Ramen shop operator

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}}, new; debut)
* {{p|Aipom}} ({{OP|Ash|Aipom}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}}; debut)
* {{p|Starly}} ([[Professor Rowan]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Staraptor}} ([[Professor Rowan]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Turtwig}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; debut)
* {{p|Chimchar}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; debut)
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}}; spirit; debut)
* {{p|Ariados}} (multiple)
* {{p|Chatot}} (multiple)
* {{p|Weedle}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Dunsparce}}
* {{p|Mantine}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Zigzagoon}}
* {{p|Ninjask}}
* {{p|Starly}} (debut)
* {{p|Staravia}} (debut)
* {{p|Bidoof}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Bibarel}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Budew}} (debut)
* {{p|Buneary}} (debut)
* {{p|Mantyke}} (debut)

==Trivia==
* This is the season premiere of [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]].
* The Japanese TV airing of this episode and the [[DP002|following]] [[DP003|two]] did not include an opening theme. On DVD releases, [[Together]] replaced [[Spurt!]] as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]].
* This and the following two episodes are the first episodes to air in Japan after the earliest releases of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} in Japan and {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}.
* [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] replaced [[I Won't Lose! ~Haruka's Theme~]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* {{an|Dawn}} reads the title card.
* This originally aired as a two-hour special on September 28, 2006, together with ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'' and ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''
* Starting with this episode and until ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', the animation is now playing in 30 frames per second instead of 24 frames per second.
* This episode marks the only appearance of {{Tracey}} during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', as well as his last in-person appearance within the main series until [[JN118]], 736 episodes later.
* This is also the only episode between ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]'' and ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' in which {{an|Brock}} does not appear.
* The part where Dawn thinks about having each of the [[Sinnoh]] {{pkmn2|starter}}s echoes Ash's dream in the [[EP001|first episode]]. Incidentally, {{Ash}}'s first choice for a starter was also the {{type|Water}} of his region, {{p|Squirtle}}.
* An instrumental version of [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]] is played as background music.
* {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s behavior when Dawn offered him food is exactly as described in the Pokédex: Piplup have high pride and hate to receive food from people.
* Dawn seeing {{p|Mesprit}} is mentioned in ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', where Ash links it to his seeing {{an|Ho-Oh}} as a starting {{pkmn|Trainer}}, though the scene is more similar to his seeing {{p|Suicune}} on the way to [[New Bark Town]].
** {{Ash}} later encounters {{p|Azelf}} at [[Lake Valor]] in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'' and Brock encounters {{p|Uxie}} at [[Lake Acuity]] in ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]''.
* The [[eyecatch]]es used in this episode feature only Dawn.
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]] returns to the series after an absence of almost two years.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Starter Pokémon#Sinnoh|Sinnoh starter Pokémon]].
** Pokémon senryū: シンオウで　たびがはじまる　ポケモンと ''Shin'ō de tabi ga hajimaru Pokémon to.'' "In [[Sinnoh]], a journey begins with Pokémon."
* This episode is the last in the English [[dub]] to feature [[Kayzie Rogers]] as a voice actress until her return in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' and for the main series in ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]''. For the next 51 episodes, [[Michele Knotz]] would provide the voice of {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}, while {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s voice would be provided through recycled clips of Rogers'.
* Dawn's {{p|Starly}} clock appears to be {{Shiny}}.
** Similarly, there was a green {{p|Pidgey}} cuckoo clock in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' of the [[original series]]. However, Pidgey does not have that exact Shiny coloration.
* After stealing Piplup's food, {{p|Chimchar}} performed an ''{{wp|akanbe}}'', which involves pulling its eyelid down and sticking out its tongue at the same time. This is present in the English dub, despite similar shots being removed from ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]'' and ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]''.
* The name for this episode is based on the phrase "Maiden voyage", which means the first voyage or trip.

<gallery>
DP001 Japanese logo.png|The Japanese logo as seen in the TV Tokyo premiere.
PokemonSinnohLeagueDP001.png|The English logo seen in the TV Movie.
Projected soul Mesprit.png|Mesprit in projected soul form.
DP001 senryu.png|Sinnoh senryū.
</gallery>

===Errors===
* After Dawn finishes the imaginary contest with {{p|Turtwig}}, she twirls around with her boots on, but in the next scene, she is wearing slippers.
* The {{p|Staraptor}} that appears in this episode is far smaller than normal, being around the size of a {{p|Staravia}} instead.
* When Piplup is first shown eating in [[Professor Rowan]]'s lab, he takes a piece of Pokémon food, but his mouth doesn't open when he goes to eat it.
* Before Chimchar jumps in between the Starly and Staraptor that were brought in the lab, the Staraptor was positioned to the left of Starly. However, it was later shown close-up to the right of Starly.
* Piplup is misspelled as ''Pilplup'' on the [[Pokémon.com]] blurb.
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, Dawn uses the Finnish translated name of {{m|Razor Leaf}} in the Turtwig fantasy, although the Finnish dub has used the English names of the moves since ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]''.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, Dawn refers to {{m|Flame Wheel}} as "''Koło Ognia''". However, in the next scene, [[Marian]] correctly calls the move "''Krąg Ognia''".
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, {{an|Professor Oak}} refers to [[Tracey]] as if he was a girl.

===Dub edits===
* When the first three episodes aired together on April 20, 2007, they were made into a TV movie, cutting several parts out. All of these were restored when the episodes aired separately in reruns.
** After the [[narrator]] finishes the introduction in the beginning of the episode, the {{so|Diamond and Pearl|English opening theme}} is aired instead, skipping the eight-second part that shows the English logo for the 10th season. In future airings, the English theme isn't shown for the first episode for reasons unknown.
*** However, in the {{pmin|South Asia|Indian Disney XD}} airing of this episode, the opening theme began right after the eight-second English logo showcasing, but skipped over the first three seconds of that sequence.
** After the narrator finishes introducing Dawn, the episode title was cut out.
** After {{TRT}} is seen blasting off near the ending, the remaining part is cut out. After the commercial break, it moves on to the next episode.
* In the [[signpost]] of Route 201, the Japanese names of [[Sandgem Town]] and [[Twinleaf Town]] (Masago Town and Futaba Town, respectively) were replaced with their English names.
* In the English dub, it is implied that Dawn's tenth birthday had already passed before she started her journey. In the original Japanese version, her tenth birthday wasn't mentioned.
* In the original Japanese version, when Dawn enters the restaurant, she says she wants one Pokémon. The ramen shop owner responds by saying that one Pokémon is coming up but then realizes that is not what they serve and tells Dawn that they don't serve Pokémon there. In the English dub, the owner says that she came to the right place and asks if she is staying for food as well.

==In other languages==
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AG067

2022-12-03T13:59:04Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=AG066 |
prevtitle=Exploud and Clear! |
nextcode=AG068 |
nexttitle=A Double Dilemma |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=AG067 |
altepcode=EP341 |
colorscheme=Hoenn |
title_en=Go Go Ludicolo! |
title_ja=踊るバトルだ！ルンパッパ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Dancing Battle! Runpappa!! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=March 11, 2004 |
broadcast_us=February 26, 2005 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced Challenge |
en_op=[[This Dream]] |
ja_op=[[Advance Adventure|アドバンス・アドベンチャー]] |
ja_ed=[[Smile|スマイル]] ② |
olmteam=Team Ota |
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director=渡辺正彦 |
art=志村泉 |
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* {{BMGf|4727|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|7006|Dub review thread on BMGf}}}}
'''Go Go Ludicolo!''' (Japanese: '''踊るバトルだ！ルンパッパ！！''' ''Dancing Battle! {{tt|Runpappa|Ludicolo}}!!'') is the 67th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 341st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on March 11, 2004 and in the United States on February 26, 2005.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and friends are almost to Petalburg City. Ash can't wait to battle Gym Leader Norman, while May and Max look forward to seeing their parents again. They remind Ash that he needs to pick three Pokémon to battle with, so Ash calls all of his out to decide.

After trying to get oranges out of a tree, the Pokémon are captured by Team Rocket in a net. Grovyle cuts the net and frees the Pokémon, and everyone congratulates the Grass-type. The gang sits down for lunch, but are interrupted by a dancing Ludicolo and its Trainer Poncho. Poncho challenges Ash to a battle; if Poncho wins, he gets the kids' lunch.

Ash is ready to use Grovyle but Corphish wants to battle. Ash and Corphish aren't really in synch, so Corphish is badly beaten. Poncho takes the sandwiches and leaves to eat, but is followed by the angry Corphish.

Team Rocket shows up again and grabs Poncho and Ludicolo in a net, but Corphish pops their balloon. Ash and friends arrive, and with Ash's teamwork, Corphish successfully takes out Team Rocket. Poncho apologizes for taking the sandwiches, and Brock makes stew for everyone.

Ash proposes a rematch with Poncho and Ludicolo, this time using his Torkoal.

==Plot==
[[Max]] declares that [[Petalburg City]] is just over the mountain, so the group decide to take a break following {{an|May}}’s request. {{Ash}} is keen for his upcoming [[Gym]] match against [[Norman]], though May and Max quickly remind him that their father is very strong. {{an|Brock}} then reminds Ash that he hasn't chosen the three Pokémon that he will battle with, so Ash calls out all of his Pokémon from their {{i|Poké Ball}}s. Every member of the team is delighted, except for {{AP|Corphish}}, who is a little disgruntled seeing the newly evolved {{AP|Grovyle}}. Ash isn't sure who he should choose, since he can't recall any of [[Norman]]'s Pokémon except for {{p|Vigoroth}}. Max says that he would never tell what other Pokémon Norman has, as he doesn't want to give Ash an unfair advantage. Max asks May who she would cheer for, Ash or Norman, May admits that, even though she wants her father to win, she also doesn't want Ash to lose.

Suddenly, {{AP|Taillow}} drops a fruit into Ash's hands, and its leads the group directly to a tree full of fruit. Corphish is keen for a bite, however it crushes the fruit with its pincers and a follow up {{m|Bubble Beam}} also proves destructive. Max orders Corphish to stop destroying the fruit as it resorts to ramming the tree. Grovyle takes over and uses {{m|Leaf Blade}} to cut some fruit from the tree. As Ash and {{ashfr}} praise Grovyle's efforts, Corphish becomes jealous of the attention that Grovyle was receiving. {{TRT}} suddenly interrupts, grabbing all of Ash's Pokémon in an electricity-proof net. Corphish tries to cut its way to freedom, but the net proves too strong. When it looked hopeless, Grovyle cuts the net open with Leaf Blade and frees everyone. It then sends Team Rocket flying, and the group commend it even more, only making Corphish more envious. Brock notices Corphish’s agitation and so whips up a lunch to settle tensions.

Just as Ash and his friends are about to dig into some sandwiches a {{p|Ludicolo}} suddenly appears along with its bongo-playing Trainer, {{OBP|Poncho|AG067}}. Brock adds that Lombre is the pre-evolved form of Ludicolo, so he calls out his {{TP|Brock|Lombre}}. Poncho asks to have a battle, adding that he wins he gets their sandwiches, but if he loses he would buy them some cheeseburgers. Ash is eager for a warm up battle, and the promise of cheeseburgers only sweetens the deal. Poncho chooses his trusty Ludicolo, and as Ash considers who to choose, Grovyle steps in wanting to battle. Corphish, seeing this, is annoyed so Ash selects to battle with Corphish. Poncho and Ludicolo warm up first with a bongo beat before the battle gets underway. Corphish continues to attack, however Ludicolo avoids all the [[move]]s with ease thanks to Poncho’s bongo playing and uses {{m|Protect}} for added defense. Corphish approaches with a {{m|Crabhammer}}, but its stops after Ludicolo surrounds it with {{m|Double Team}}. Ash orders Corphish to destroy the duplicates and find the real Ludicolo, but it takes a big hit from Ludicolo's {{m|Focus Punch}}. Corphish's moves continue to miss their target, and it is soon knocked out by a {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Afterwards, Poncho thanks the group for the sandwiches and continues on his way. May and Max advise Ash that he and Corphish were not in sync, and in the end, Ludicolo, an enemy they had underestimated, won. Brock declares that he will make more sandwiches to avoid anyone going hungry. Corphish, however, remains unhappy with the result and runs off into the forest. The group then realizes that they have been praising Grovyle a lately and have now ignored Corphish, causing the aforementioned Pokémon to feel inferior.

Corphish, all alone in the forest, hears a bongo beating and traces it to Poncho and his Ludicolo. Corphish demands a rematch, and Poncho tries to refuse. Team Rocket then sees Ludicolo, his Trainer and Corphish, and {{MTR}} suggests that Ludicolo would make a great gift for {{an|Giovanni}}. Shortly after, Team Rocket captures Poncho and Ludicolo in a net. Corphish intervenes, and after a failed attempt to break the net it simply punches the Meowth balloon with its claw, causing the aircraft to rapidly deflate and crash. Ash and his friends are almost hit by the balloon and are surprised to see Poncho, Ludicolo and Ash's Corphish emerge from the crash. Team Rocket are still set on stealing some Pokemon, with [[James]] and [[Jessie]] calling out {{TP|James|Cacnea}} and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} to attack. Ash has Corphish deal with the trio. Corphish uses {{m|Harden}} to deflect Cacnea's {{m|Pin Missile}} before retaliating with Crabhammer. It then sends Team Rocket blasting off with a Bubble Beam.

Afterwards, the group and Poncho sit down and eat some of Brock's stew. Poncho admits that he is still feeling bad about the sandwiches, and having seen Corphish’s performance against team Rocket he declares that it must have just been having an off day. Then, Ash suddenly challenges Poncho to another battle, this time with his {{AP|Torkoal}}. Ash starts things off with a {{m|Flamethrower}}, but Ludicolo dodges. Poncho orders a Focus Punch, but Torkoal uses {{m|Iron Defense}} to negate damage. Ludicolo follows up with a Double Team, but this Ash is more focused and has Torkoal sweep through the duplicates with a single Flamethrower attack. The Flamethrower finally singes Ludicolo. As the match continues on Brock and the others remark that Ash has learned to handle his Pokémon better in a battle.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{P|Ludicolo}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|May}}
* [[Max]]
* [[James]]
* [[Jessie]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* {{OBP|Poncho|AG067}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:PTC AG067.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Swablu}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Ash|Taillow}})
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grovyle}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Torkoal}} ({{OP|Ash|Torkoal}})
* {{p|Lombre}} ({{OP|Brock|Lombre}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Ludicolo}} ({{OBP|Poncho|AG067}}'s)

==Trivia==
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 3: Water'' copy of ''[[Pokémon Elements]]''.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, Poncho says he will give Ash and his friends cheeseburgers. In the original Japanese version, he says he will give them {{wp|Omurice}}.

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* Question: Trainers, which one of these Pokémon evolves into {{p|Altaria}}?
* Choices: {{p|Roselia}}, {{p|Swablu}}, {{p|Surskit}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you chose {{p|Swablu}}, you were right!

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=9999FF|bordercolor=FF7777
|zh_cmn={{tt|跳舞戰鬥！樂天河童！|Dancing Battle! Ludicolo!}}
|nl={{tt|Hallo, Ludicolo!|Hello, Ludicolo!}}
|da={{tt|Hep hep Ludicuolo!|Hep hep Ludicolo!}}
|de={{tt|So ein Kappalores!|What a Ludicolo!}}
|fi={{tt|Vain yhden Ludicolon tähden|Just because of one Ludicolo}}
|fr_eu={{tt|La danse de Ludicolo|The dance of Ludicolo}}
|he=הקרב מול לודיקולו{{tt|hakrav mul Ludicolo|The battle against Ludicolo}}
|it={{tt|Pokémon a pieno ritmo!|Pokémon at full rhythm!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Vá, Vá, Ludicolo!|Go, Go, Ludicolo!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Vai, Vai, Ludicolo!|Go, Go, Ludicolo!}}
|ru={{tt|Танцуй Лудиколо|Dance Ludicolo}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Tu puedes, Ludicolo!|You can do it, Ludicolo!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Baila, baila, Ludicolo|Dance, dance, Ludicolo}}
|sv={{tt|Det går som en dans!|It's like a dance!}}
|ko={{tt|로파파 춤추는 시합|Ludicolo Dancing Battle}}
|hi=नाचनेवाला Ludicolo {{tt|''Nachnewala Ludicolo''|A Dancing Ludicolo}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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AG039

2022-12-03T13:58:27Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=AG039 |
altepcode=EP313 |
colorscheme=Hoenn |
title_en=A Poké-BLOCK Party! |
title_ja=歌う！ポケモンからくり屋敷！！ |
title_ja_trans=Sing! Pokémon Trick House!! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=August 21, 2003 |
broadcast_us=September 4, 2004 |
en_series=Pokémon Advanced |
en_op=[[I Wanna Be a Hero]] |
ja_op=[[Advance Adventure|アドバンス・アドベンチャー]] |
ja_ed=[[Polka O Dolka|ポルカ・オ・ドルカ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
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* {{BMGf|5657|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''A Poké-BLOCK Party!''' (Japanese: '''歌う！ポケモンからくり屋敷！！''' ''Sing! Pokémon Trick House!!'') is the 39th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 313th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 21, 2003 and in the United States on September 4, 2004.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After making it to Mauville City, Ash and the gang see a sign stating that whoever can make it through the trick house will win a lifetime supply of PokéBlocks. Ash and the gang decide to try their luck.

When they arrive, they have three doors to choose from. Ash, May, and their new friend Alanna choose one door while Max and Brock choose another. Team Rocket is, of course, also trying to win and each one of them chooses a different door. Everyone ends up trying to navigate through a maze. James and Meowth meet and then see Ash, May, Alanna, and Alanna's Whismur and decide that they want to steal the Whismur. They are successful until everyone exits the maze at the same time and Alanna rushes up to Team Rocket and takes her Whismur back, thanking them for finding it.

Team Rocket creates havoc for our heroes throughout the next few challenges and finally traps Pikachu and Whismur during the last challenge. A battle ensues and Team Rocket is sent blasting off. Ash and company may not have won the lifetime supply of PokéBlocks, but they did make some new friends and are ready to set off for the Mauville Gym.

==Plot==
After arriving at [[Mauville City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} see a poster advertising a [[Trick House]] contest in which the winner would walk away with a year's supply of free [[Pokéblock]]. {{TRT}} and a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{an|Jigglypuff}} also see these posters. Deciding to enter, the group heads over to the Trick House, where dozens of other interested competitors are already assembled. Suddenly, a {{p|Whismur}} pushes Max down from behind, closely followed by its Trainer, a young girl named [[Alanna]]. She introduces herself and tells the gang that the famous "[[Trick Master|King of Tricks]]" is about to appear. As if on cue, the Trick Master appears, explaining that the Trick House he built will require both skill and wit to pass through, and that only the best would receive the prize. After telling everyone to choose any beginning door they want from the possibilities, he disappears with a maniacal laugh. [[Max]] and {{an|Brock}} go one way, while Ash, Alanna and {{an|May}} go another. Jigglypuff spots Alanna and follows closely behind unnoticed. Team Rocket change into [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|school uniforms]] and split up, with [[James]] and {{MTR}} going one way while [[Jessie]] heads another.

The first room everyone comes to turns out to be a tricky maze; everyone seems to be getting stuck at dead ends around every turn. James and Meowth happen to spot Alanna's Whismur and plot to capture it, taking the opportunity to abduct it while Alanna's back is turned. Before the confused young Trainer can begin the search for her Whismur, Jigglypuff appears, putting the group to {{status|asleep|sleep}} with its {{m|Sing}}. As soon as it's finished drawing in black marker all over their faces in anger, it leaves the scene to continue on through the Trick House. Jessie, James and Meowth meet back up and, with Whismur still in hand, proceed to try to navigate the maze while avoiding Ash and his group, who also met back up with Brock and Max. However, both groups make it out at near the same point and Alanna spots her Whismur, thanking Team Rocket for finding it before snatching it up and cuddling it in her arms. At this point, Jigglypuff appears again, putting everyone to sleep except Whismur who stays awake due to its {{a|Soundproof}} [[Ability]]. Jigglypuff is ecstatic to finally find someone who can listen to its singing and it dances around with Whismur in celebration.

Alana and the group wipe their faces clean before proceeding to the next stage, a room with a raging waterfall and wide logs to provide a crossing point over the canyon. Ash is hesitant, but leads the others across a sturdy-looking log. Just before they reach the other side, Jessie rolls their log, knocking them into the water before sprinting across another log and into the next room with her two companions. In the next room, several ropes attached to the ceiling hang over a gap filled with water. Team Rocket swings across easily, but when Ash and everyone else try to cross, they're knocked off by the villains. The next room has numerous boxes nailed to the ceiling with ropes attached. Upon opening a box, one may find either the passageway to the next room, or a toy hammer that delivers a smack to the noggin. As Ash and his friends find one of the few possible correct boxes, James pops out and cuts the rope, causing the [[twerp]]s to crash to the floor. The next area gives everyone lots of trouble; a large room full of hidden pitfalls. After much trial and error, both Team Rocket and Ash's group make it through to the final stage.

Within the last room, Team Rocket awaits in disguise with different costumes, swinging a gigantic jump rope. They state that all Ash and friends have to do is jump ten times successfully, and they win. The group does so, only to be tied up and have Pikachu and Whismur stolen and stuffed in a bag. Team Rocket then reveals their identities. While they're busy boasting about their victory, Ash manages to get a hand out from under the ropes to call out {{AP|Corphish}}, who cuts them free. Jessie and James promptly send out their Pokémon. {{TP|James|Cacnea}} leads off with a {{m|Pin Missile}} at Corphish, which is brushed aside as the Ruffian Pokémon counters with {{m|Harden}}. Cacnea is then sent flying backwards and into Meowth as Corphish strikes back with a powerful {{m|Crabhammer}}. Whismur and Pikachu burst from the bag, running back to their respective Trainers. Enraged, Alanna sends her Whismur after {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}, knocking it out with a deafening combination of {{m|Screech}}, {{m|Supersonic}} and {{m|Hyper Voice}}. Corphish finishes up with Crabhammer, sending Team Rocket spiraling through the roof of the Trick House and blasting off.

Later, the King of Tricks presents [[Ivan]], a young boy from Mauville City, with the winning prize. May turns to Alanna, admitting that she may have won if Team Rocket hadn’t messed up her chances. However, Alanna declares that she is happy all the same because she got to spend time and battle together with her Whismur. Unexpectedly, Jigglypuff takes to the stage and performs for the crowd. It stops its performance when it sees that the crowd have fallen asleep. This time even Whismur is in a slumber, though not because of Jigglypuff, but because it was exhausted from its adventures through the Trick House. In revenge, Jigglypuff scribbles on everyone’s faces with its marker before storming off.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} reach [[Mauville City]].
* {{an|May}} and [[Max]] meet {{an|Jigglypuff}} for the first time.
* [[Jessie's Seviper]] uses {{m|Wrap}} for the first time.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Whismur}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Alanna]]
* [[Trick Master]]
* [[Ivan]]
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG039.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Seviper}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Cacnea}} ({{OP|James|Cacnea}})
* {{p|Whismur}} ([[Alanna]]'s)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* [[Advance Adventure]] is used as background music.
* When [[Jessie]] falls and pushes the log off the ledge purposely during the second puzzle, she makes a reference to {{wp|Life Alert Emergency Response}}, saying their commercials' trademark slogan: "I've fallen and I can't get up!"
* The dub title is a reference to a {{wp|block party}}.
* This episode marks the recurring {{an|Jigglypuff}}'s only appearance in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', as well as its last appearance until ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', 668 episodes later. As such, [[Rachael Lillis]] voices the recurring Jigglypuff for the last time.

===Errors===
* [[Max]] refers to {{p|Whismur}}'s {{a|Soundproof}} [[Ability]] as an [[move|attack]] in the English dub.
* The second time everyone wakes up from Jigglypuff's {{m|Sing|song}}, [[Alanna]]'s face scribbles change. She has a circle around her left eye in one shot, and a sun around her right in another.
* Jigglypuff's eyes are colored bright green, instead of their usual blue color, similar to a {{Shiny}} Jigglypuff, for the entire episode.
* During the second puzzle, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are shown crossing the log, which then they stop for [[Trick Master]]'s preview of the log crossing. They are then shown to be standing in the middle part of the log. After that, they continue walking through the log towards the other side. However, when Jessie falls over and pushes the log off the ledge on purpose, Ash and his friends fall in the middle part, though they should fall at the near-left side instead of the middle.

===Dub edits===
* The Trick Master is referred to as the "King of Tricks" in the English dub.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|唱歌！神奇寶貝戲法屋！|Sing! Pokémon Trick House!}}
|da={{tt|Masser af poké-block|Lots of Pokéblocks}}
|nl={{tt|Het trukenhuis|The Trick House}}
|de={{tt|Das Rätselhaus|The trick house}}
|fr_eu={{tt|La maison des pièges|The trap house}}
|he=תעתועי בית התעתועים {{tt|ta'atu'ei bet hata'atu'im|Tricks of the Trick House}}
|hi=पोके-ब्लॉक पार्टी! {{tt|''Poke-Block Party!''|Poké-Block Party!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|it={{tt|Una gara pazzesca|A crazy competition}}
|ko={{tt|수수께끼 저택과 노래하는 푸린|Mystery Mansion and the Singing Jigglypuff}}
|no={{tt|En Pokéblokk-fest!|A Pokéblock party!}}
|pl={{tt|Pokébatonowa zabawa|The Pokéblock party}}
|ru={{tt|Праздник Поке‐Блоков|Pokéblock celebration}} {{tt|*|written title}} {{tt|В погоне за Поке‐Блоком|In pursuit of the Pokéblocks}} {{tt|*|spoken title}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Gincana Maluca|The Crazy Competition}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Festa de Poké-Bloco|A Poké-Block Party}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La casa de los trucos!|The trick's house}}
|es_eu={{tt|Fiesta en Casa Treta|Party at Trick House}}
|sv={{tt|Kung av tricks!|King of tricks!}}
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AG001

2022-12-03T13:57:05Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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epcode=AG001 |
altepcode=EP275 |
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title_en=Get the Show on the Road! |
title_ja=新たなる大地！新たなる冒険！！ |
title_ja_trans=A New Land! A New Adventure!! |
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broadcast_us=March 15, 2003{{tt|*|Special preview}} November 1, 2003{{tt|*|Original order}} |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ag|001}}
* {{BMGf|4065|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
* This is one of the few episodes storyboarded by executive producer [[Kunihiko Yuyama]].
* ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkVNZY8hoR8 Get the Show on the Road!]'' on [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s official English {{wp|YouTube}} channel
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'''Get the Show on the Road!''' (Japanese: '''新たなる大地！新たなる冒険！！''' ''A New Land! A New Adventure!!'') is the first episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' and the 275th episode of the overall Pokémon anime. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 21, 2002 and in the United States on March 15, 2003 as part of a special preview. It was later broadcast in sequence in the United States on November 1, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Team Rocket's failed attempt to catch Pikachu has left the little yellow Pokémon dangerously ill. Littleroot Town has no Pokémon Center so Ash turns to Professor Birch for help. Professor Birch thinks that Pikachu can be cured—but first they'll have to catch it. Delirious with fever, Pikachu has run off into the forest. Meanwhile, a girl named May is also going to see Professor Birch in order to receive her first Pokémon. She arrives just in time to save the professor from a pack of mad Poochyena. Before he can explain why he's running around in woods, Professor Birch runs off in search of the missing Pikachu. Time is running out and Pikachu is in danger of exploding. In a twisted turn of events, Team Rocket's latest Pikachu-catching contraption ends up saving the day.

==Plot==
A young girl named {{an|May}} is riding her [[Bicycle|bike]] towards [[Littleroot Town]] to receive her first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} from [[Professor Birch]]. However, she muses that she would rather just travel and is not really interested in training Pokémon. Suddenly, a {{p|Duskull}} appears next to her and scares her. She speeds off, loses control, and crashes into a tree. She continues onward, before stopping briefly to take in the view when she reaches a cliff overlooking Littleroot Town.
[[File:Pikachu illness.png|thumb|left|220px|Ash cradling the sick Pikachu in his arms]]
Meanwhile, {{Ash}} is also arriving in Littleroot Town but all he can think about is trying to heal {{AP|Pikachu}}. He then wonders if there's a [[Pokémon Center]] in town, and hopes that [[Nurse Joy]] can inspect Pikachu to see if he's okay. On the upper deck, {{TRT}} hears the call for Littleroot Town. All are eager to enter this new land except for [[Jessie]], who reminisces about her past and subtly reveals that she has been to Littleroot Town before. She enters a depressed state, and as [[James]] presses for answers, Jessie doesn't elaborate. When the boat docks, Ash disembarks and asks the port attendant where the Pokémon Center is. He is saddened to learn that there is none in the small town. He is about to give up when he remembers Professor Birch, and wonders if he would be able to heal Pikachu. He calls Birch's lab, only to find that he is out doing fieldwork. {{OBP|Joshua|assistant}}, his assistant, tells Ash to stay where he is and that he will alert the Professor to the situation as soon as possible.

Ash waits on a bench, anxious for any word from the Professor. Out of the blue, Ash hears a screeching noise. He looks up to see Professor Birch in an SUV. Birch asks if Ash is the one who called about Pikachu, and he immediately responds. He carries Pikachu into the SUV and they speed off. Along the way back to the lab, Birch quickly diagnoses Pikachu with an electric overload, and Ash adds that he was [[EP274|strapped to Team Rocket's giant magnet]]. If the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon doesn't receive immediate attention, he might explode from all the energy. Their only hope is to drain all of it out of Pikachu. Once at the lab, the Professor attaches a machine to Pikachu's cheeks, while Joshua turns it on. However, Pikachu's electricity levels are so high, they cause the machine to explode. Pikachu then escapes, and Ash runs after him. Upon finding out Ash isn't carrying any other Pokémon, Birch grabs the three [[starter Pokémon]] and runs after the young {{pkmn|Trainer}}. Joshua reminds Birch that the starters are supposed to be for May who is due to arrive that day, and Birch tells Joshua to ask May to wait until he gets back. As he explains this, Ash is desperately calling out and searching for Pikachu, but the Pokémon is nowhere to be found.

Meanwhile, May arrives at the lab. Joshua tells her that the Professor will be right back, but she ignores him and goes looking for Birch. She is unaware that he has fallen off a cliff and landed on top of a {{p|Poochyena}} while looking for Pikachu. After recovering, he apologizes to the Pokémon, but it just appears to get angrier. Two more Poochyena appear, and they all begin to growl at the Professor. He realizes that they're about to attack. Although initially proud of his knowledge, he soon realizes that their anger is directed at him, and runs away trying to escape from them.

As he takes shelter in a tree, May arrives and inquires as to why he is climbing a tree. Relieved that somebody has arrived, he tells May to get one of his Pokémon from his bag to ward off the Poochyena. Hesitantly, she takes out a {{i|Poké Ball}} and sends out {{p|Mudkip}}. The Professor tells her to command it to use an attack, but May is unfamiliar with the Pokémon's [[move]]s. Birch tells her to have it use {{m|Water Gun}}. When she commands it, the {{type|Water}} Pokémon sprays her in the face. Frustrated, Birch falls from his branch and is being pursued once again. He calls after Mudkip, who rushes to his side. Birch commands the Pokémon to use Water Gun on the Poochyena, scaring them off. Birch then realizes that Ash and Pikachu are still missing, and has May follow him.

Pikachu continues to weaken and become frightened. When Ash approaches him, Pikachu's eyes glow red as he furiously attacks him with {{m|Thunderbolt}}, thinking he is an enemy. Birch and May reach the area and see Ash dive off a cliff to save his friend. Luckily, he manages to grab onto a branch, but he is far from danger. Pikachu continues shocking him and even bites him at one point in an attempt to try to get away. Eventually, Ash calms Pikachu down, and he slowly realizes who is holding him. The Trainer makes it back up the cliff and meets up with the Professor and May.
[[File:AG001 Mecha.png|thumb|220px|Ash, May, and Birch confronted by Team Rocket's mecha]]
Just then, Team Rocket appears in their latest [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]], a giant battery robot. When May and Birch inquire about them, Ash informs them about the trio and their evil ways. {{MTR}} brags about the mecha's ability to absorb electricity and grabs Pikachu with one of the machine's arms. Team Rocket then has the machine put suction cups on Pikachu's cheeks to absorb his electricity. As James and Meowth celebrate the fact the machine is filling up with energy, Jessie yells at them, saying that Pikachu is getting stronger. After getting most of the energy drained, Pikachu shocks the machine and a stray bolt of electricity fries May's bike. Then, the robot blasts Team Rocket off by exploding on them. This time, Jessie is happy, claiming she feels completely recharged thanks to Pikachu. However, the Electric Pokémon collapses on the ground, causing Ash to panic once again.

Back at Birch's lab, the Professor determines that Team Rocket's machine drained all the excess energy out of Pikachu until his levels were returned to normal levels. After a rest, he says that Pikachu should make a full recovery. With that situation over, Birch now turns his attention to May and her first Pokémon. He first shows her {{p|Treecko}}, but May thinks the {{t|Grass}} type looks scary. Mudkip is next, but May says she doesn't want it because it refused to listen to her. Finally, the Professor reveals {{p|Torchic}}, a {{t|Fire}} type. The Pokémon hops up to May and begins brushing up against her leg. She then decides that she will take {{TP|May|Torchic}} as her first Pokémon. Birch gives her six empty Poké Balls and a [[Pokédex]]. She makes a few comments under her breath, Birch wondering what she said before she tries to cover it up.

The next morning, May looks at her bike, angry that it has been destroyed. She goes to find Ash and scold him, but when she opens the door, she finds Ash still asleep by Pikachu's bedside. May softens up and watches as Ash mutters a few things in his sleep and Pikachu awakens. The Pokémon soon wakes up Ash, and Pikachu's reassuring nudge instantly cheers Ash up. May then realizes that her bike can wait. Outside, May releases Torchic, and Ash soon steps outside as well. May greets him and Pikachu leaps off Ash's shoulder to meet Torchic. The two Pokémon soon play around, and Ash comments that Pikachu has already made his first friend in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]. Later, Birch and Joshua inform the pair that their next destination should be [[Oldale Town]]'s Pokémon Center to register for the [[Hoenn League]]. May makes a few remarks about going alone. Then, she purposely says she would have, but Pikachu destroyed her bike. May asks Ash if she could come along with him, and Ash agrees. The pair waves goodbye to the Professor and his assistant before beginning their walk towards Oldale Town.

==Major events==
[[File:May choosing Torchic.png|thumb|220px|May choosing Torchic as her starter]]
* {{Ash}} arrives in [[Littleroot Town]] and meets with [[Professor Birch]].
* Ash meets {{an|May}}, a beginning {{pkmn|Trainer}}.
* May encounters {{TRT}} for the first time.
* Team Rocket unintentionally heals {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* Pikachu accidentally destroys May's [[bicycle|bike]].
* May chooses {{TP|May|Torchic}} as her [[starter Pokémon]] and receives a [[Pokédex]] and six {{i|Poké Ball}}s from Professor Birch.
* Ash and May decide to travel together.
* Ash and May head to [[Oldale Town]] in order for Ash to register for the [[Hoenn League]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|May}}
* [[Professor Birch]] (in person)

====Pokémon debuts====
* Starter Pokémon of Hoenn:
** {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Torchic}})
** {{p|Treecko}}
** {{p|Mudkip}}
* {{p|Poochyena}}
* {{p|Beautifly}}

=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Duskull}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Birch]]
* {{OBP|Joshua|assistant}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG001.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Lanturn}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Torchic}}, new; debut)
* {{p|Treecko}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; debut)
* {{p|Mudkip}} ([[starter Pokémon]]; debut)
* {{p|Poochyena}} (debut)
* {{p|Beautifly}} (debut)
* {{p|Wingull}}
* {{p|Duskull}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Entei}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: Large eruption, fire rising to surface, Entei.
* Beginning with this episode and lasting until [[DP120]], a new "To Be Continued" graphic is introduced, and the arrow that follows it is gone.
* This episode aired in Japan on the same day that {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} was first released. The dubbed version aired two days before the games' release in North America.
** ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce, Baby!]]'' had been the previous episode to air in North America, leaving 36 more Johto episodes to air before the end of the [[original series]].
* On DVD releases of [[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]], this episode is considered the season premiere. However, on televised airings, that title falls to ''[[EP263|Address Unown!]]''.
* [[Advance Adventure]] replaced [[Ready Go!]] as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]].
* [[Because the Sky is There]] replaced [[Pocket-ering Monster-ing]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* Kanji are used in episode titles for the first time starting from this episode.
* The [[eyecatch]]es shown in this episode feature Ash and May.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is based on the idiom "Let's get this show on the road".
* The title card sequence changes to show a map of [[Hoenn]] and {{Ash}}'s location on it. In the Japanese version, the music is also changed to the successful evolution fanfare from the games, while the English dub continues to use the [[original series]] theme until {{TPCi}}'s dub begins.
[[File:May bike destroyed.png|thumb|200px|May's bike destroyed]]
* Ash's journey in Hoenn begins [[EP001|much like Kanto]], with {{AP|Pikachu}} being injured and destroying {{an|May|a girl}}'s bike.
* Although May claims {{p|Treecko}} are "creepy" in this episode, she says they are "cute" [[AG007|six episodes later]].
* Music from ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' is used.
* This is the first [[region]] with no cameo by a Legendary Pokémon in the first episode. [[XY001|Kalos]] is the second.
** However, Ash saw {{an|Ho-Oh}} before he [[EP273|left for Hoenn]] at the end of the [[original series]].
* Pikachu having problems with his electricity in this episode is seen again in a [[BW001|later episode]].

===Errors===
[[File:AG001 error.png|thumb|200px|The Mudkip error]]
* Although Ash and Pikachu go to [[Littleroot Town]] by boat, neither the {{pkmn|anime}} nor any Generation III [[Hoenn]] map show water surrounding Littleroot Town. This may have been changed for the anime so that Ash could start his Hoenn journey there.
* After May hits the tree with her bike, her sleeves are longer than normal.
* Just before Mudkip uses Water Gun, its jaw turns the same color as its body when it should be a lighter shade of blue.
* When Ash gets up and goes toward Pikachu, the top part of his hat is green.
* When Professor Birch throws the rope to Ash, the tree he was holding onto is gone, and he is holding the rope.
* When Joshua is directing Ash and May to [[Oldale Town]], Professor Birch's lab is missing its whole left section. This section then reappears in the next perspective change, when May is talking.
* In the {{pmin|Norway|Norwegian}} dub, when Ash throws himself off the ledge to save Pikachu, the English dub voices are used for Ash, Professor Birch, and May.

===Dub edits===
* This episode was first aired on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} as a sneak peek in March 2003 when {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} were released. The version that has aired since has a slight grammar correction and addition in May's introductory speech:
** Sneak Peek: "But just between you and I, what I'm more interested in is traveling and seeing new places."
** Regular version: "But just between you and me, what I'm more interested in is traveling and seeing new places. There it is, Littleroot Town, up ahead!"
* The only piece of music kept from the original is {{TRT}}'s new motto theme.
* While the original has no [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment, 4Kids keeps it before replacing it with [[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]] in ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]''.

==In other languages==
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'''Love at First Flight''' (Japanese: '''バルビートとイルミーゼ！愛のダンス！''' ''{{tt|Barubeat|Volbeat}} and Illumise! Dance of Love!'' ) is the 42nd episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 316th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 11, 2003 and in the United States on October 16, 2004.

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==Blurb==

Ash and friends are still on their way to Fallarbor Town and stop by Lake May for a rest, where they spot an Illumise and some Volbeat practicing for the May Festival. The Volbeat Trainer, Romeo, is a big klutz, and he causes an accident that sends all of the Pokémon crashing into the water. Ash and Brock send out their Water-type Pokémon to save them.

It turns out that Romeo is in love with the Illumise Trainer, Juliet, and he gets nervous around her. May decides to help him practice confessing how he feels by having Ash dress up as Juliet.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has Meowth pose as a Volbeat, luring Illumise into a trap. Juliet goes searching for her Pokémon and instead comes across Romeo rehearsing with the kids. Romeo sends all of his Volbeat to track down Juliet's Illumise.

Team Rocket uses Sweet Scent to lure all of the Pokémon into a powerful vacuum, capturing Ash and Pikachu in the process. Pikachu shocks the vacuum to shut it down, and the one free Volbeat uses Quick Attack to destroy it, freeing everyone. The combined Volbeat use Signal Beam to send Team Rocket blasting off again.

Romeo confesses how he feels to Juliet, and they decide to marry. At the May Festival, the Volbeat and Illumise put on a spectacular performance.

==Plot==
Still on their way to [[Fallarbor Town]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} find themselves along the shore of [[Lake May]], a coincidence that doesn't fall short on {{an|Brock}} or {{an|May}}, as she comments on the comparison of the lake's beauty and herself. [[Max]] disagrees; May isn't thrilled. Ash then points out something is hovering over the lake's surface. It is an {{p|Illumise}} with a yellow bow around her neck, who displays her grace by gently touching the water in a pose, rippling the surface. Ash comments they haven't encountered one of them yet, and May subsequently points out another one they haven't seen before. It's a {{p|Volbeat}} with a red bow, flying across the lake. Volbeat flies up to Illumise and the pair begin dancing in the air. Brock identifies them as Volbeat and Illumise, prompting May and Ash to pull out their [[Pokédex]]es. While watching, a [[Nurse Joy]] greets the group, asking of they are here for the [[May Festival]], for the dance performance of Illumise and Volbeat. She notes that it is almost time for the practice runs, and indicated two people standing out on the lake's pier, saying they are Volbeat and Illumise's {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, [[Romeo]] and [[Juliet]]. Brock is immediately smitten for Juliet, though May and Max manages to pull him away.

Juliet introduces herself to the audience gathered at the lakefront, promising to make it a success; Romeo stands behind her, silent and somewhat dejected-looking. Nurse Joy goes on to comment to the group about a local legend, that anyone in love who watches Illumise and Volbeat dance together will be blessed with good luck. On the pier, Juliet tells Illumise it's time to start practicing and twirls a conductor's baton with a light at the tip of it, ordering Illumise to use {{m|Sweet Scent}}. As Illumise does, Juliet turns to Romeo and asks him to release more Volbeat. He complies, but the belt pack he carried them in falls onto the pier, with four {{i|Poké Ball}}s rolling out. Juliet concernedly comments on this, indicating it is not the first time this has happened. Remorsefully, Romeo begins to gather them up. Brock isn't impressed with Romeo at all, though Ash shouts out encouragements. Romeo thanks him before calling out the rest of his Volbeat, and tells his lead Volbeat it's time to start. Volbeat leads the now-quintet across the lake, but he's distracted by his feelings of love for Illumise and simply starts chasing her around, the rest following. Juliet is dismayed and orders Romeo to conduct his Volbeat properly. Frozen, Romeo attempts to regain his composure and his Volbeat with a baton, but he drops it onto the pier. At Romeo's cry, Volbeat stops to help, but ends up colliding with Illumise by accident, sending all five Volbeat and Illumise into the lake. With Illumise not resurfacing, Juliet dives into the lake, accidentally knocking Romeo into the water. As the chain of disastrous events unfold Ash and Brock dive into the lake with their {{t|Water}} Pokémon. The rescue team brings Romeo, Juliet, the Volbeat and Illumise onto the pier to recover from their near drownings. As Brock brings Juliet a towel, which she thanks him for, but is more concerned for Illumise, who is in Nurse Joy's care. Illumise appears to be fine, though Nurse Joy tells Juliet it would be a good idea to give Illumise a check-up, and recommends Romeo do the same. Romeo thanks Ash, and introductions are finally made. Romeo is impressed with Ash's passion, comparing it to his lack thereof, and accidentally sits on the spikes of {{AP|Corphish}}'s head. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} are watching them, and [[Jessie]] hopes Romeo is alright, so she can see the Volbeat and Illumise dance and be brought good luck. [[James]] says it's only for people in love, but Jessie rebuts him, claiming she's already in love with a prince charming figure from her own fantasies. {{MTR}} suggests catching the Firefly Pokémon for {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}, [[Boss fantasy|because they could be dancing entertainment]]. Predictably, the other two are enthused.

At the [[Pokémon Center]], Nurse Joy returns Romeo's Volbeat. As thankful as he is, Romeo remains distressed, fearing he'll simply mess up the act again. The others offer to help him practice, and Romeo cheers up somewhat. Outside on the lakefront, however, it becomes obvious Romeo isn't as clumsy as he first appeared to be, directing the Volbeat with little issue. He says he's fine when he practices alone, but he and his lead Volbeat, [[nickname]]d Beat, tend to mess up when practicing with Juliet. May, however, senses what the problem ultimately is, and asked Romeo how he feels about Juliet. Claiming his chest tightens, his heart races, his hands sweat, and generally acts goofy when near her, May accurately diagnoses him with lovesickness. Romeo confesses that he and Juliet have been friends since childhood, so it couldn't be possible. May contradicts him, telling him friends can fall in love, and it is likely Beat is also in love with Illumise; Beat doesn't deny it. Romeo isn't thrilled at the prospect, treating it like a problem, but May has an idea, and asks a favor from Ash.

That night, Juliet is approached by Romeo from behind, trying to confess his feelings, but he becomes too nervous. May pops in to try and encourage him that a confession will be the best route, but Romeo isn't convinced. Ash is then revealed to be begrudgingly dressed as Juliet and acting as her stand-in for Romeo. When Romeo is unable to tell even a fake Juliet his feelings, Brock steps in to show him how it's done, but Brock winds up chasing Ash around the porch, entirely absorbed by his own emotions. At her home, Juliet wonders about Romeo's change, and why he's clumsy compared to when he was younger, and how much fun they used to have.

Outside her window, she and Illumise spot a light over the lake, which turns out to be Meowth disguised as a Volbeat, on a rope attached to [[Team Rocket's mechas|Team Rocket's balloon]]. Once Illumise is lured over, she is netted and hauled up. On the shore, Juliet is confused, unable to see anything by the light of Illumise's bow and Meowth's tail-bulb, until they flicker out. Back at Romeo's, he's still trying to practice his confession to a dressed-up Ash, and is failing miserably. May chastises him, asking that if he likes her, then he needs to tell her. Unbeknownst to any of the group, Juliet is in earshot, hiding behind a tree and indirectly having confirmed for herself Romeo's feelings. Brock jumps up to ride on the professions, and belatedly discovers Juliet hiding. She doesn't reveal what she's heard, but asks Romeo if it was his Volbeat by the lake, and when Romeo denies it, says Illumise disappeared when they thought Volbeat had been the one. However, Romeo comes up with a plan: his Volbeat will follow Illumise's scent to track her down.

Daybreak. Over the lake, Beat picks up her scent and fly off with the other four Volbeat behind him. The humans trail them, until they hit a sheer cliff. Romeo, with a change of character, tells the others he'll climb the cliff, but the others should find another way up. Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} accompany Romeo. At the top, they find Team Rocket, [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|dressed up]] as Volbeat and Illumise with an {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Love at First Flight motto|alternate motto}} to boot. They admit it was a trap, revealing Illumise hanging in a cage under their balloon-with-a-vacuum-attachment. The vacuum sucks up four of the Volbeat, and then Ash and Pikachu, who plug up the suction at the mouth. Ash tells Romeo he needs to save Illumise, and Romeo orders Beat to use {{m|Quick Attack}}. Beat smashes the cage, freeing Illumise. Meowth maximized the suction power, pulling Ash and Pikachu inside their containment unit, and then go after the last two Pokémon. Inside, Ash orders a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which cuts the vacuum's power. Romeo orders {{m|Double-Edge}}, and Beat smashes the containment unit, leaving Ash, Pikachu, and Volbeat quartet dizzy from their venture. Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} to recapture the vulnerable Volbeat, but Juliet orders Sweet Scent to lure the Volbeat away. Jessie commands Seviper to try again, but Romeo calls for a five-way {{m|Signal Beam}} attack, effectively blasting Team Rocket off.

The day is won, and Illumise kisses her main champion, Beat, on the cheek. Looking on, Romeo finds now to be the perfect time to confess his affections. Juliet, however, acts affronted, and Brock intercedes with his own vows of love. She does turn him down gently, however, claiming there was someone else, and goes on to remind Romeo of the promise they made to get married, and asks if he's going to keep it; a blushing Romeo agrees. The following night, the May Festival performance is going well, as Romeo's confidence shines through. May attributes it to the power of love, which Ash questions, and May teases him some. The Volbeat and Illumise dance light patterns in the night sky, from a circle, to a heart, to a Pikachu.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Illumise}}

=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Volbeat}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Romeo]]
* [[Juliet]]
* Jessie's "prince" (fantasy)

===Pokémon===
[[File:PTC AG042.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Plusle}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Lotad}} ({{OP|Brock|Lotad}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ({{OP|Brock|Mudkip}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Illumise}} ([[Juliet]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Volbeat}} ([[Romeo]]'s; ×5, including one nicknamed Beat)
* {{p|Rapidash}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* The dub title is based on the phrase "{{wp|love at first sight}}".
* [[Advance Adventure]] is used as background music.
* For reasons unknown, this episode was delayed and premiered in between ''[[AG046|Candid Camerupt!]]'' and ''[[AG047|I Feel Skitty!]]'' in the United States.
* This is the fourth episode that makes a reference to {{wp|William Shakespeare}}'s play ''{{wp|Romeo and Juliet}}''.
** It was also the first episode outside of the [[original series]] to make such a reference.
** It is also the second based on the play to focus on two Pokémon that are [[Gender|gender counterparts]]. This time, however, it is the Trainers who are named for the leads.
* This would be the last episode where [[Megan Hollingshead]] plays [[Nurse Joy]] until ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', 775 episodes later.
* This episode marks the second time that {{Ash}} has {{wp|Cross-dressing|cross-dressed}}. He has cross-dressed before in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]''. {{an|Brock}} falls madly in love with Ash when he is dressed as Juliet, which hasn't happened before. This is probably because the first time, he was dressed as [[Ashley|a girl too young]] for Brock to fall in love with.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their motto.
* While the Pokémon Trainer's Choice is correct in establishing that {{p|Plusle}} is effective against {{p|Mudkip}}, {{p|Roselia}}, being a {{type|Grass}}, and therefore ''resisting'' Water as well, is a more effective choice.

===Errors===
* When being sent out from their {{i|Poké Ball}}s, the first Volbeat's red shell is lower down than the rest, but afterwards, it is seen at the same height as all the others.

===Dub edits===

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* Question: Trainers, Which Pokémon would be most effective against {{p|Mudkip}}?
* Choices: {{p|Roselia}}, {{p|Plusle}}, {{p|Torchic}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you chose {{p|Plusle}}, you were right!

==In other languages==
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2022-12-03T13:55:21Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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'''A Ruin with a View''' (Japanese: '''古代ポケモンと謎の軍団！''' ''Ancient Pokémon and Mysterious Teams!'') is the second episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 276th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 28, 2002 and in United States on March 15, 2003 as part of a special preview. It was later broadcast in sequence in the United States on November 8, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Now that Pikachu is feeling better, Ash is ready to head to Oldale Town to sign up for the Hoenn League. May has offered to show Ash the way in exchange for his company to Oldale Town—which is only fair, seeing as Pikachu destroyed May's bike when it was sick! In Oldale Town, May visits her first Pokémon Center and is amazed with all of its services, and by the ancient ruins next door. Things quickly turn sour when Team Magma, a mysterious band of criminals, shut down the electricity at the Pokémon Center and kidnap Professor Alden in order to invade the ruins. With no electricity, all of the Pokémon are in danger—including May's Torchic. It's up to Ash and May to save the day—and in doing so they uncover mysterious, ancient Pokémon.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} prepares to run ahead, while {{an|May}}, a new {{pkmn|Trainer}}, lags behind. He explains that he simply wants to reach [[Oldale Town]] before nightfall. However, May spitefully reminds him that she would get to town faster if her [[bicycle]] wasn't destroyed, so Ash agrees to walk beside her. As the pair continue to walk along {{rt|101|Hoenn}}, May asks why Ash doesn't keep {{AP|Pikachu}} in a [[Poké Ball]]. Ash simply says it is because Pikachu is his best friend. May's {{TP|May|Torchic}} would prefer the great outdoors, but Ash suggests looking it up in her [[Pokédex]]. As May reads Torchic's Pokédex entry, she is quickly enchanted by an adorable {{p|Azurill}} further down the road. May wants to catch it, so she tries just tossing a Poké Ball, but Azurill breaks free. May doesn't know what's going on, but Ash explains that she needs to {{pkmn|battle}} the Azurill to wear it down before she can catch it.

May sends out her Torchic to battle. While thinking about Torchic's attacks, Azurill runs with Torchic tagging behind. Azurill manages to get Torchic to run into a tree, May goes over to see if it's alright. The Azurill still wants to fight, Torchic chases after it again. May orders a {{m|Peck}} attack, but Azurill dodges, leaving Torchic pecking at a tree. May says to Torchic that it missed, so Torchic finds and chases the {{type|Normal}} Pokémon. Finally, Azurill makes Torchic slam into a rock. Torchic is down, but not out, and manages to chase the Azurill into some bushes. Torchic fires an {{m|Ember}} attack, only to realize that Azurill is now accompanied by an {{p|Azumarill}} and {{p|Marill}}. They all simultaneously spray {{m|Water Gun}} at Torchic, [[Fainting|knocking it out]] in one shot. Ash scares the trio off back into the water by having Pikachu land a {{m|Thunderbolt}} near them.

May feels absolutely useless as she cradles her injured Torchic. Though Ash reassures her that a visit to the [[Pokémon Center]] will help it heal up. While they run the rest of the route, May hopes that her Torchic will make it. Along the way they come across a ruin on top of a hill, where they meet [[Professor Alden]], an archaeologist who explains that these are the [[Oldale Ruins]]. Ash asks if he knows the way to the nearest Pokémon Center, and Professor Alden points them to Oldale Town, just over the hill. The two thank him and head on down. At the Pokémon Center, May gives Torchic to [[Nurse Joy]] and hopes for the best. After a quick examination, Joy says Torchic is fine, but it'll need to rest overnight. Afterwards, Ash decides to make a call to {{an|Professor Oak}} to update him on his latest ventures. During the conversation though, May butts in, after all, it is the famous Professor Oak. After the phone call, May pressures Ash to show her around the Pokémon Center. Ash first shows her the rooms that they get to stay in, then the Trainer lobby. Ash overhears a conversation about the new [[Petalburg City]] [[Gym Leader]] and he wants to know who the Gym Leader is. But May snaps at Ash, then says that she's hungry and wants to go to the restaurant.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} make a call to {{an|Giovanni}}. They tell him that they're in [[Hoenn]] and still hunting Pikachu. Giovanni is keen to learn of their progress, but [[Jessie]] and the others ask for a cash advance only to get a resounding no. However, Giovanni gives them a task, to set up a Team Rocket branch in the Hoenn region. The trio is left speechless and declare that they received a promotion. After Giovanni hangs up, he informs {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}} of his true plan, hoping that the expendable trio will help him to learn more about [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]].

Later Ash and May sit down for their dinners. May takes one bite and she is quickly impressed by the food quality. Professor Alden approaches the pair, happy to see that reached town okay. He sits down to join their dinner table conversation. Afterwards, Alden escorts Ash and May to his research office inside the Center. He informs them that the Oldale Ruins contain a secret chamber, said to be the bridge between the modern era and the ancient Pokémon world. Ash is curious about the ancient Pokémon. Professor Alden explains that he isn't talking about [[Fossil]] Pokémon, but rather living examples that haven't changed for millennia. Alden shows the pair an ancient tablet, and he explains that it details how to enter the ruins site, but states that they'll need to wait a bit longer, because it requires four keys that haven't been found yet. Outside, a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}} watches with heat-sensing goggles and affirms that she has sighted Professor Alden. The leading member gives the go-ahead, so the Team Magma grunts move into position. Back inside, the electricity goes out all of a sudden and then a few Team Magma members with their {{p|Houndoom}} confront Alden. Joy walks by going into the room, but she gets caught from behind by another Magma member. One of the grunts says that they need access to the ruins, and if Professor Alden doesn't comply, they'll do something to the others. The Professor has no choice but to give in. Team Rocket, on the other hand, resurfaces from their tunnel, but they find themselves still outside and soon surrounded by Team Magma. Jessie and [[James]] order out their Pokémon to attack. However, Team Magma's Houndoom use {{m|Roar}}, sending the Pokémon back into their Poké Balls. With that, Team Rocket runs off.

May, Ash, and Joy are thrown into the storage room. Joy reveals that recovering Pokémon are in danger, and this worries May in particular because her Torchic is currently resting up. Pikachu soon locates a vent. Before Ash crawls his way into the confined space, Joy instructs him to find the master key and restore the electricity. May later joins Ash and Pikachu inside the ventilation shaft. They go on until they find a split, and they are unsure where to go. Pikachu uses his ears to try to find the way out, and he leads them to an exit grate. Ash breaks through the grate with his shoulder and the trio rushes towards the nearby Center counter. Ash retrieves the master key from behind the counter while May switches on the reserve power. The pair free Nurse Joy, who assures them that she will be fine at the Center as Ash and May turn their attention to helping Professor Alden.

Team Magma has since escorted Professor Alden to the Oldale Ruins. A member formally asks the Professor to help them enter the ruin chamber, but he admits that he needs the four treasures to safely enter. The grunt then presents Professor Alden with the four treasures, a set of colored orbs. Alden refuses to comply with their demands, but the grunt reminds him that the people back at the Pokémon Center may pay the price. The Professor follows orders and places the four keys in the correct sequence to unlock the ruin chamber. Team Magma rushes in and takes photos to record the wall glyphs, however, they are disappointed by the findings. The lead member declares the mission yet another failure. Ash and May reach the ruin summit just as Team Magma set off in their helicopter.

The pair are glad to find Professor Alden unharmed, fortunately. Alden admits that he is perfectly fine. Meanwhile, Team Rocket has managed to snag the four orbs, but {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s loud voice alerts the Professor and the kids to the trio's presence. makes a big scene. Professor Alden notices they have the orbs. Jessie quickly sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, but Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Quick Attack}} and soon enough Pikachu's attack hits Arbok and knocks the orbs out of Team Rocket's clutches. Finally, Pikachu finishes them off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} and sends Team Rocket flying off once again.

Professor Alden recovers the orbs and the trio all head inside the ruin chamber. The sun suddenly rises, shedding beaming sunlight into the stone room. Alden places the orbs back into an internal door and the combination begins to glow. The light trails throughout marked lines in the room. The giant block moves, revealing a hidden staircase leading to a basement area. The trio's curiosity leads them down the stairs and they come across an underground lake. Soon enough, a {{p|Relicanth}} jumps out of the water, followed by several other Relicanth. Satisfied, Professor Alden thanks the two for their work.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Joy gives May her Torchic back, who is feeling all better. May sends out Torchic, who jumps into its Trainer's embrace. Ash asks about the crooks from earlier, and Nurse Joy replies that [[Officer Jenny]] is currently investigating. As May and Ash prepare to head off, Professor Alden rushes out of his office to report his latest findings – that people and ancient Pokémon happily co-existed. May is pleasantly surprised by Alden's latest discoveries, and he explains that he now has plenty of work ahead of himself. Later, as May and Ash hit the road now bound for [[Petalburg City]], Ash's attention turns to the Petalburg Gym Leader again. May looks to the side, well aware of the Petalburg Gym Leader's identity, she declares that she is clueless. Ash, however, doesn't notice because he is too hyped for his first Hoenn Gym challenge.

==Major events==
* {{an|May}} tries and fails to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} an {{p|Azurill}}.
* [[May's Torchic]] is revealed to know {{m|Peck}} and {{m|Ember}}.
* {{Ash}} and May arrive in [[Oldale Town]].
* May meets a [[Nurse Joy]] for the first time and learns about [[Pokémon Center]]s.
* Ash registers for the [[Hoenn League]].
* {{an|Giovanni}} assigns [[Jessie]] and [[James]] to create a [[Team Rocket]] branch in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] in an attempt to learn more about the plans of [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]].
* Ash learns about [[Petalburg Gym|the Gym]] in [[Petalburg City]].
* Ash and May encounter Team Magma for the first time.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Team Magma]]
** {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Relicanth}}

=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Azurill}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Professor Alden]]
* [[Pokémon Trainer]]s
* {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP AG002.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Crobat}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Torchic}} ({{OP|May|Torchic}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Houndoom}} ({{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s'; multiple)
* {{p|Azurill}}
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Azumarill}}
* {{p|Relicanth}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Omanyte}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Omastar}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Kabuto}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Kabutops}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
[[File:Recurring stone tablet.png|thumb|250px|The recurring stone tablet]]
[[File:Ancient Ruins door.png|thumb|250px|The recurring sealed door]]
* The stone tablet that [[Professor Alden]] possesses in this episode is very similar to a stone tablet containing the legend of [[Pokémopolis]], which appeared in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', 204 episodes earlier.
* One of the doors in the ruins appears similar to the sealed door in the ruins of the [[King of Pokélantis]]' tomb in ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]'', which aired almost four years later.
** This episode is therefore at the midpoint between the [[EP072|two]] [[AG178|episodes]] featuring the ancient civilizations Pokémopolis and [[Pokélantis]]. In addition, it contains elements from both those episodes.
* [[Max]] and [[Norman]] are both mentioned, though not by name: {{an|May}} tells {{an|Professor Oak}} that her brother never misses one of his Pokémon lectures, while some Trainers discuss the [[Petalburg Gym]] having a new [[Gym Leader|leader]].
* The four treasures are the same colors as the versions of the four original Japanese games and are arranged in a style similar to the placement of the {{i|Poké Ball}}s on the pedestal in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] when Ash got his Pikachu.
** The order the four were placed were similar to the making of the games in Japan, first red then green, then blue and yellow.
* {{AP|Pikachu}}'s fondness of {{wp|ketchup}} is shown [[EP042|again]] when {{Ash}} and May are eating dinner. The next time he does so is in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'', 454 episodes later.
* The dub title of this episode is a reference to the phrase "a room with a view." [[AG164|A later episode]] has a similar title.
* This is the last episode to use the original arrangement of the [[Pokédex]] dub theme. Beginning next episode, a new arrangement of the Pokédex theme will be used.
* In the "[[Who's That Pokémon?]]" segment, the fact given for Crobat is "Evolution gave this Pokémon wings where it had legs!" Although it is mentioned in Pokédex entries that a Golbat's legs become the second pair of wings on a Crobat, Crobat does in fact have small feet.
* This episode aired dubbed the shortest time after the original of any [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]]-dubbed episode, with only 107 days separating the airings.
* The Brazilian title for this episode is a translation for a later episode in the English dub: ''[[DP136|Gateway to Ruin!]]''.

===Errors===
* May's Pokédex refers to Azurill as the Water Ball Pokémon, when its official classification is the Polka Dot Pokémon. This was most likely a translation error as 水玉 ''mizutama'', Japanese for "polka dot", can also mean "water ball".
* While being shown around the Pokémon Center, the logo on May's bandana disappears for a short time.

===Dub edits===
* The first version of this and the previous episode were aired as sneak peeks to coincide with the North American release of {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. In this version, May's dialogue after instructing Torchic to use Peck is as follows:
** "Over there, Torchic! Oh! Wait for me!" Near the end, when May gets her Torchic back from Nurse Joy, her dialogue is as follows: "Oh good! Thank you. Okay, come out!"
* The second version of this episode was aired normally as the second episode of Pokémon Advanced and is the version used in all reruns, home video, and streaming releases. In this version, May's dialogue after instructing Torchic to use Peck is changed slightly, as follows:
** "Over there, Torchic! No! Wait for me!" Near the end, when May gets her Torchic back from Nurse Joy, her dialogue is changed slightly, as follows: "Oh great! Thank you. Okay, come out!"
* There is a three-second shot of Jessie performing an ''{{wp|akanbe}}'', which involves pulling her eyelid down and sticking out her tongue at the same time, a common insult in Japan. Like in ''[[EP006|Clefairy And The Moon Stone]]'' and ''[[AG072|The Bicker the Better]]'', this was cut from the dub. However, other [[EP046|episodes]] featuring akanbe [[EP003|before]] and [[M18|after]] had no such edits.

==In other languages==
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AG110

2022-12-03T13:53:48Z

AlolanRanger: /* Pokémon debuts */

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|title_en=The Great Eight Fate!
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|en_op=[[Unbeatable]]
|ja_op=[[Pokémon Symphonic Medley|ポケモンシンフォニックメドレー]]
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'''The Great Eight Fate!''' (Japanese: '''ルネジム！水のアーティスト・アダン！（前編）''' ''{{tt|Rune|Sootopolis}} Gym! Artist of Water - {{tt|Adan|Juan}}! (Part One)'') is the 110th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 384th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 13, 2005 and in the United States on January 28, 2006.
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==Blurb==

Our heroes have arrived in Sootopolis at last, and Ash is ready to earn his eighth badge—but first it's time to watch the Sootopolis Gym Leader, Juan, put on an impressive water show! Team Rocket tries to snatch Juan's Water Pokémon with an electrified net, but his Pokémon work together to free themselves from Team Rocket's net and foil the plan.

Ash challenges Juan to a battle, and of course Juan accepts. As a former champion Pokémon Coordinator, he intends to fight an elegant match. First Ash will face him in a 2-on-2 battle, followed by a second round of 1-on-1 battles. It's Snorunt and Pikachu against Sealeo and Seaking in the first round, and Ash is surprised by the speed with which Juan's Pokémon battle. Even Sealeo's Ice Ball attack is much faster than expected. Snorunt is knocked out and replaced by Corphish, and together Corphish and Pikachu manage to triumph over Sealeo and Seaking for a first round victory.

In the second round, Ash sends out Grovyle to face Juan's Luvdisc. Luvdisc is an agile opponent, but more than that, it surprises Ash and Grovyle with Sweet Kiss. Grovyle is confused, and it might not be the only one—elsewhere in Sootopolis, Team Rocket has disguised James as Juan in preparation for another money-making scheme. What's Team Rocket up to, and how can Ash counter Juan's Luvdisc? These questions will be answered in the next episode!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} stands expectantly on the prow of a small motorboat as he and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Sootopolis City]], the site of the eighth and final [[Hoenn League]] [[Gym]]. After planting his feet on dry land, Ash immediately and enthusiastically declares that it's time to challenge the [[Sootopolis Gym]]. Unfortunately for Ash, {{an|May}} and [[Max]] spot a nearby fireworks display and run off to watch it, with {{an|Brock}} close in the tow. Though Ash is disappointed, he reluctantly follows them. Max and May trace the fireworks to above Sootopolis City's brand new water-themed theatre, where the city's mayor and the Sootopolis [[Gym Leader]], [[Juan]], are busy commemorating the building. In honor of the occasion, Juan calls out his Pokémon, including among many others {{p|Milotic}}, {{p|Sealeo}}, {{p|Seaking}}, and {{p|Luvdisc}} to put on a performance for the crowd. May admires the artistry as his Pokémon take the stage, and comments that Juan could have been a great {{pkmn|Coordinator}}.

Unfortunately, before the show can continue, the distinct ring of a {{p|Chimecho}} interrupts Juan's speech. He looks up for the source, and it is revealed to be {{TRT}}, who have arrived on the scene. Though Juan mistakenly assumes that they must be artists given the beautiful voice of [[James's Chimecho]], Ash and his friends soon clarify the situation for the Sootopolis Gym Leader. Team Rocket drops an electrified net from their balloon to ensnare and steal Juan's Pokémon. Ash offers to help Juan out of this sticky situation, but the Gym Leader refuses the aid, instead allowing his {{p|Gorebyss}} to use {{m|Safeguard}}, {{p|Barboach}} to use {{m|Mud Sport}}, and {{p|Tentacruel}} to use {{m|Mirror Coat}}, effectively countering the net's electric shock. Juan has Milotic break the net with {{m|Iron Tail}} and send Team Rocket blasting off with {{m|Twister}}, cutting the would-be theft short. When Juan thanks Ash and company for warning him, Ash challenges Juan to a Gym Battle on the spot. Juan accepts the challenge without hesitation.

After the performance and on the way to the Gym in Juan's personal boat, Ash and his friends sit down with Juan for a cup of tea. May comments that in watching Juan's performance she felt like she was watching a [[Pokémon Contest]]. Juan is humbled to hear that and says that May's comment takes him back. He explains that he was a Pokémon Coordinator before he became a Gym Leader and reveals that he even won himself the [[Ribbon Cup]] and the title of [[Top Coordinator]], awards given to the winner of the [[Grand Festival]]. Everyone present is extremely impressed, and Ash realizes he is facing a formidable opponent with experience from many different fields. Meanwhile, Juan reveals that his style of battling focuses on artistry and that he actually enjoys the {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} weakness against {{type|Electric}} [[Move|attacks]]. Max is surprised to heat that someone could like a Pokémon for its weakness and Juan informs him that, throughout his years participating in [[Contest Battle]]s, he has learned that battling at a disadvantage has its own appeal. He further explains that he has learned to be defensive against attacks that might be tricky to his Pokémon, usually waiting for each attack and then making his move. When Max comments that Juan will be tough to beat, Ash says he has some ideas up his sleeve.

Ash and his friends arrive at the Sootopolis Gym and meet the butler and judge, {{ho|Sebastian}} who reveals the Sootopolis battlefield to be a large swimming pool. Sebastian further explains the complicated rules of the Gym—each participant will use five Pokémon, with the first round being a [[Double Battle]] and the second round being a [[Single Battle]]. Brock explains that this Gym is probably designed to test the challenger's ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Juan chooses {{p|Sealeo}} and {{p|Seaking}} to start the first round, while Ash begins his battle with {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Snorunt}}. Pikachu begins the round with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} against Sealeo. Juan uses Seaking's {{m|Horn Drill}} to deflect the Thunderbolt back against Snorunt, which takes the Thunderbolt directly. Ash directs a {{m|Thunder}} attack from Pikachu, which Seaking again deflects with its Horn Drill. Pikachu is ready for it this time, shielding Snorunt and taking the brunt of the deflected Thunder attack. Juan then orders a {{m|Blizzard}} attack from Sealeo.

Ash has Snorunt retaliate with {{m|Icy Wind}}, somehow freezing the Blizzard into a boulder of ice. Juan's Pokémon destroy the frozen ball with Sealeo's {{m|Aurora Beam}} and Seaking's {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but Ash takes advantage of situation by order his Pokémon to leap across the trail of ice fragments. Pikachu closes with {{m|Iron Tail}} while Snorunt attacks with {{m|Headbutt}}. Juan counters with the much more powerful Aurora Beam and Hyper Beam. While Pikachu is able to break off his attack in time to dodge Aurora Beam, Snorunt is hit by the Hyper Beam and faints. Ash [[recall]]s Snorunt and sends out {{AP|Corphish}} to take its place. Corphish opens with a {{m|Bubble Beam}}, which Sealeo and Seaking dodge by diving. Juan uses this opportunity to mount an underwater attack against Ash's Pokémon by using Aurora Beam and {{m|Horn Attack}}. Pikachu jumps out of the way and Corphish is able to grab Seaking by the horn before it can attack, but Juan orders Seaking to use Horn Drill, which sends Corphish flying. Pikachu successfully uses Iron Tail on Seaking and narrowly dodges an Aurora Beam from Sealeo. Pikachu's attack leaves Seaking [[Fainting|unable to battle]].

Pikachu reappears a moment later "surfing" on Corphish. Juan orders several {{m|Ice Ball}}s, which Ash initially deflects with Corphish's {{m|Harden}} and {{m|Vise Grip}} while Pikachu uses Iron Tail. Ash knows that Ice Ball becomes more powerful and takes longer to launch every time and so plans to move in the gap after the third ice ball. However, Sealeo launches the third ball extremely quickly and hits both Pikachu and Corphish. Juan orders a fifth Ice Ball as a coup de'grace, but is surprised when Pikachu is able to destroy it with Thunder. As the shards of ice rain down on the distracted Sealeo, Corphish moves in with {{m|Crabhammer}}, which leaves Sealeo unable to battle. The Gym match advances to the second round, with the field changing to a lake with several towers and more land. Meanwhile, elsewhere, Team Rocket is planning to disguise James as Juan.

Ash calls out his {{p|Grovyle}} and Juan chooses his {{p|Luvdisc}}. Grovyle immediately uses {{m|Bullet Seed}}, which Luvdisc dodges and counters with {{m|Water Pulse}}. Grovyle dodges and moves in with {{m|Leaf Blade}}, which Luvdisc then dodges and counters with {{m|Sweet Kiss}}. Grovyle is hit, and the effects of the Sweet Kiss are left in question, and Ash's eighth and final Hoenn Gym battle hinging on its effects.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Sootopolis City]] and meet [[Juan]], the {{gy|Sootopolis|local}} [[Gym Leader]].
* Ash challenges Juan to a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, which is revealed to be a [[Double Battle]] followed by a Single Battle.
* Ash wins the Double Battle against Juan and begins the Single Battle against him.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Juan]]
* {{ho|Sebastian}}

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Barboach}}

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Wailmer}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Juan]]
* {{ho|Sebastian}}
* {{ci|Sootopolis}} mayor
* Audience

===Pokémon===
[[File:PTC AG110.png|thumb|200px|right|Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]
[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]: {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Chimecho}} ({{OP|James|Chimecho}})
* {{p|Grovyle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grovyle}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Snorunt}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorunt}})
* {{p|Milotic}} ([[Juan]]'s)
* {{p|Sealeo}} ([[Juan]]'s)
* {{p|Seaking}} ([[Juan]]'s)
* {{p|Luvdisc}} ([[Juan]]'s)
* {{p|Barboach}} (debut)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (×3)
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Staryu}} (×3)
* {{p|Corsola}}
* {{p|Wingull}} (×2)
* {{p|Pelipper}}
* {{p|Masquerain}}
* {{p|Azurill}}
* {{p|Wailmer}}
* {{p|Spheal}}
* {{p|Gorebyss}}
* {{p|Chinchou}}

==Trivia==
* This episode marks the proper main series debut of {{p|Barboach}}, as [[AG101 (unaired)|the episode]] it was supposed to debut in never aired and was [[Banned episodes|banned]] worldwide.
* {{TRT}} use a variation of their {{motto}} in this episode.
* Despite having debuted in ''[[EP061|The Misty Mermaid]]'', 323 episodes earlier, this is the first time that {{p|Seaking}} has received a [[Pokédex]] entry in the anime.

===Errors===
* Before Team Rocket blasts off, {{TP|James|Chimecho}} disappears, even though it was out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} at the time.
* At one point during [[Juan]]'s show, {{p|Sealeo}}'s whiskers are colored blue instead of cream.
** It happens again during his battle.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, {{m|Leaf Blade}} is constantly referred to as ''Folha Navalha'', the most common, and now official, name for {{m|Razor Leaf}}.

===Dub edits===
* As the episode starts, {{Ash}} comments that there is "no way anybody will be able to stop us." In the English dub, the episode immediately cuts into the theme song [[Unbeatable]].
* In the [[Pokémon in Latin America|Latin American dub]], both {{MTR}} and the [[narrator]] note the resemblance between Juan and the Mexican actor {{wp|René Casados}}.

====[[Pokémon Trainer's Choice]]====
* Question: Trainers, which Pokémon is the final evolution of {{p|Caterpie}}?
* Choices: {{p|Venomoth}}, {{p|Butterfree}}, {{p|Beautifly}}
* Answer: Ok, Trainers! If you chose Butterfree, you were right!

==In other languages==
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|da={{tt|Den store kamp otte!|The great battle number eight!}}
|de={{tt|Aus der Traum!|The dream is over!}}
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|fi={{tt|Kahdeksas koitos|The eighth challenge}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Dernière ligne droite!|Last home stretch!}}
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EP272

2022-12-03T13:52:09Z

AlolanRanger: /* Pokémon debuts */Fantasies not count as proper debut

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epcode=EP272 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Johto Photo Finish |
title_ja=フルバトルのはてに！それぞれのみち！！ |
title_ja_trans=To the End of the Full Battle! Each One's Way!! |
broadcast_jp=October 31, 2002 |
broadcast_us=October 11, 2003 |
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en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Ready Go!]] |
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* {{BMGf|3981|Dub review thread on BMGf}}}}
'''Johto Photo Finish''' (Japanese: '''フルバトルのはてに！それぞれのみち！！''' ''To the End of the Full Battle! Each One's Way!!'') is the 272nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 31, 2002 and in the United States on October 11, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Our hero is at the end of a tough battle with Harrison at the Johto League Silver Conference. The winner of this battle will go on to the semi-finals. Each trainer has battled hard and is down to their last Pokémon. Ash is using Charizard. Harrison is also using a high level fire type called Blaziken. Charizard flies up with Blaziken and is in position for a powerful Seismic Toss. After the impact, however, both Pokémon are standing! As Charizard tossed Blaziken down, Blaziken had directed a Flame Thrower attack towards the ground to propel it back up, softening the blow of the impact! Both Pokémon battle well, and it seems like neither will give in, but, in the end, Charizard faints. Harrison continues on into the semi-finals, but is defeated in the next round. After his battle, he tells Ash all about Hoenn and the amazing Pokémon there. As the Silver Conference comes to a close and the gang prepares to leave for Vermillion City, Gary makes a surprising announcement—he's giving up battling. He's decided to become a Pokémon Researcher.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{jo|Harrison}} are left with only one Pokémon each. Both {{AP|Charizard}} and {{TP|Harrison|Blaziken}} start off with powerful {{m|Flamethrower}} attacks, which collide to form a giant cloud of smoke. Ash then commands Charizard to use Flamethrower again, which Blaziken easily dodges by jumping high into the air. Taking advantage of Blaziken's inability to move freely in the air, Charizard tries a {{m|Dragon Rage}} attack, but Blaziken dodges, then counters using {{m|Quick Attack}}. Charizard flies upwards, though Blaziken still manages to hit him with Flamethrower. Blaziken follows up with another Quick Attack and Charizard is hit by a {{m|Fire Punch}}, but, unfazed, counters with Flamethrower, which lands a direct hit on the {{pkmn|category|Blaze Pokémon}}.

Blaziken is ordered once again to use Quick Attack. As Charizard and Blaziken brawl it out, Ash commands Charizard to use {{m|Seismic Toss}}. {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} cheer as Charizard circles around in the air. As the smoke clears, Blaziken appears to be down. The referee prepares to call the match, however, Blaziken gets up. With both Pokémon tired out, Blaziken uses one more Quick Attack, which Charizard counters with Flamethrower. Charizard attacks again with Seismic Toss, but Blaziken dodges and smashes Charizard with a {{m|Blaze Kick}}, a [[move]] that Ash has never heard of before, dealing severe damage to Charizard. Charizard, sustaining the damage, unleashes a full-power Dragon Rage attack to meet Blaziken's Flamethrower attack. As the smoke clears, both Pokémon struggle to their feet. Harrison and Ash plead for their Pokemon to get up, and with encouragement, both of them do. Ash orders another Flamethrower attack, but Charizard proves to be too exhausted and collapses. Charizard attempts to get back up again, but this time, he is unable to do so, having been completely rendered [[Fainting|unable to battle]]. With Charizard's defeat, Harrison has won the match and Ash is therefore eliminated from the tournament. Ash is left distraught from the loss, with all of his supporters being equally disappointed. {{Delia}} is particularly sad for her son, given all of his preparation, though {{an|Professor Oak}} reminds her that it was a fine battle.

Later, Ash and the others say goodbye to {{AP|Squirtle}}, as it prepares to rejoin the [[Squirtle Squad]] with [[Officer Jenny]]. Professor Oak and Delia also head back to [[Pallet Town]], and Charizard after a night's rest in the [[Pokémon Center]] to recover will be returning to [[Charicific Valley]] the following day. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} seeks shelter inside their stall as a crowd of angry customers surrounds them and demands more Badges. [[Jessie]] and her teammates sit glumly inside as they wait for more supplies to arrive to meet the increasing demand.

In the next match, Harrison faces [[Jon Dickson]] from [[Sento Cherry Town]]. His last remaining Pokémon, {{TP|Harrison|Houndoom}}, is soon taken out by Jon's {{p|Rhyhorn}}. The referee declares Houndoom unable to battle and awards the match to Jon, ending Harrison's [[Silver Conference]] campaign. Ash and the others are shocked to see Harrison now lose. Brock figures that Blaziken was too injured from fighting Charizard yesterday, so Harrison did not want to risk its health any further, causing Ash to blame himself for Harrison's loss. That night, Harrison is sitting alone by the river, but Ash and {{ashfr}} join him. Ash asks him about Blaziken, and Harrison reveals that Blaziken is going to be fine. Harrison turns his attention to Ash’s connection to the famous Professor Oak. Harrison explains that he has heard a lot about Oak from his mentor and friend, [[Professor Birch]]. He declares that Professor Birch motivated him to travel to the [[Johto]] [[region]] to experience new Pokémon and meet new people. Harrison recommends that Ash should visit the Hoenn region, and the sound of meeting new Pokémon instantly piques Ash's interest.

A sudden scream breaks the moment, so Harrison and the others rush over. They come across two girls who declare that some ghosts are troubling them. Misty and Ash are quick to realize that they aren’t ghosts. Brock reassures the girls and orders Ash to use his {{AP|Noctowl}}, which he does. Noctowl uses {{m|Foresight}} and the ghosts are revealed to be a trio of {{p|Misdreavus}}. Suddenly, {{Gary}} comes in and explains that the Misdreavus appear to be looking for something. Misdreavus goes off somewhere, and the gang follows. They soon find another Misdreavus, who is stuck under a tree. With everyone's combined efforts, they lift the tree to free the trapped Misdreavus. Gary runs over and inspects the Misdreavus. Thankfully, it isn’t injured, and all of the Misdreavus happily depart. Gary explains that the Misdreavus actually live higher up on [[Mt. Silver]], but must have been disturbed by the Silver Conference. Ash is pleasantly surprised by Gary's expertise. Gary reveals that he wants to be a Pokémon Researcher to uncover the mysteries of Pokémon [[evolution]]. He declares that the Silver Conference will be his last battle competition before wishing Ash all the best with his own battling pursuits. Gary gives Ash a wave goodbye before walking off into the distance. Brock and the others are happy for Gary, though the sudden change in direction leaves Ash speechless.

The next morning, the Silver Conference comes to an end with Jon Dickson becoming the winner of the Johto League Silver Conference. [[Mr. Goodshow]] presents Jon with the coveted trophy as the crowd cheers on. On the other side, {{TRT}} are still waiting for the customers, but because the Silver Conference has come to a close, no customers can be seen. Suddenly, a huge group of people heads straight towards the building. But they weren't customers; they were none other than their old customers, who have now caught on to the scam. Team Rocket rushes inside the building and Jessie orders "Operation Rollout" to go ahead. Their stall building suddenly transforms into a [[Team Rocket's mechas|robot]], frightening the disgruntled customers away. Jessie declares the additional mecha features she added a success, and both [[James]] and {{MTR}} agree.

Meanwhile, Gary decides to travel through Mt. Silver before heading back to [[Pallet Town]]. Harrison plans to continue on with his {{pkmn|journey}} by traveling to the [[Indigo Plateau]] in [[Kanto]]. Ash declares that he and his friends will be making a stopover at [[Viridian City]] before returning to Pallet Town. As the different parties prepare to go their separate ways, Team Rocket rolls in with the mecha. The Rocket trio is thrilled to see the [[twerp]]s and launch into their {{motto}}. James fires a coin missile that hits everyone but sends Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} flying. As Team Rocket raises an electric-proof net to capture Pikachu, Gary calls out his {{TP|Gary|Blastoise}} and orders {{m|Hydro Pump}}, which cuts the net in half. Harrison calls on his Blaziken's assistance, and it uses Flamethrower, setting the robot building on fire. Pikachu delivers a {{m|Thunderbolt}} and Team Rocket, together with the robot building, is sent blasting off. Afterward, Harrison, Gary, and Ash's group part ways.

==Major events==
[[File:Jon Dickson.png|thumb|220px|Jon holding the championship trophy]]
* {{Ash}} loses his quarterfinals [[Full Battle]] with {{jo|Harrison}}, placing him in the Top 8.
* Ash sends {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Charizard}} back to the [[Squirtle Squad]] and the [[Charicific Valley]], respectively.
* Harrison loses to [[Jon Dickson]] in the semifinals.
* Harrison tells Ash about [[Professor Birch]] and suggests he should go to [[Hoenn]].
* {{Gary}} decides to become a {{pkmn|Professor|Pokémon Researcher}}.
* Jon Dickson wins the [[Silver Conference]].
* The Silver Conference ends.
* Ash, Harrison, and Gary head their separate ways.
** Harrison heads to [[Kanto]] to collect the [[region]]'s [[Badge]]s and compete in its {{pkmn|League Conference}}.
** Gary heads back to [[Pallet Town]].
** Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} head back to Pallet Town via [[Viridian City]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Professor Birch]] (flashback)

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP272.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{Tracey}} (flashback)
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{Gary}}
* {{jo|Harrison}}
* {{Delia}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Vincent|Jackson]]
* [[Macy]]
* [[Professor Birch]] (flashback)
* [[Jon Dickson]]
* Trainer
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP272.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Tyranitar}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Misdreavus}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Politoed}} ({{OP|Misty|Politoed}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Delia}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Gary|Blastoise}})
* {{p|Blaziken}} ({{OP|Harrison|Blaziken}})
* {{p|Houndoom}} ({{OP|Harrison|Houndoom}})
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} ([[Jon Dickson]]'s)
* {{p|Rapidash}} ([[Jon Dickson]]'s)
* {{p|Rhydon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Misdreavus}} (×4)
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Houndour}}
* {{p|Magikarp}} (evolves; fantasy)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (newly evolved; fantasy)
* {{p|Remoraid}} (evolves; fantasy)
* {{p|Octillery}} (newly evolved; fantasy)
* {{p|Tyrogue}} (evolves; fantasy)
* {{p|Hitmontop}} (newly evolved; fantasy)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} (newly evolved; fantasy)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} (newly evolved; fantasy)
* {{p|Eevee}} (evolves; fantasy)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} (newly evolved; fantasy)
* {{p|Jolteon}} (newly evolved; fantasy)
* {{p|Flareon}} (newly evolved; fantasy)
* {{p|Umbreon}} (newly evolved; fantasy)
* {{p|Espeon}} (newly evolved; fantasy)
* {{p|Wailmer}} (×2; fantasy)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (×2; fantasy; debut)
* {{p|Seedot}} (×4; fantasy; debut)
* {{p|Shroomish}} (×4; fantasy; debut)
* {{p|Lotad}} (fantasy; debut)
* {{p|Zigzagoon}} (fantasy; debut)

==Trivia==
* The official blurb misspells [[Vermilion City]] as "Vermillion City".
* This episode concludes the seven-part [[Silver Conference]] arc.
* This episode marks the first time that Ash has lost a Full Battle.
* This episode can be found on the second [[Game Boy Advance Video]] Pokémon cartridge.
* This episode's title is a reference to the phrase "{{wp|photo finish}}".
** This episode's title is also similar to [[DP139|a future episode]].
* Music from ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' can be heard in this episode.
* {{TRT}} meets {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} and recites their {{motto}} for the first time since ''[[EP267|Love, Pokémon Style]]'', thus breaking a trend where they did not do so, at five episodes.
* This episode marks the final appearance of {{jo|Harrison}}.
* With the [[List of moves by anime debut|anime debut]] of {{m|Blaze Kick}}, this episode marks the first use of a [[Generation III]] move in the anime.

===Errors===
* After the explosion caused by the collision between {{TP|Harrison|Blaziken}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{AP|Charizard}}'s {{m|Dragon Rage}}, when Blaziken is attempting to compose itself, its hands are red instead of gray, and next, its tail is white instead of red. After that, the yellow spot on its chest is white.
* The [[Battle judge|referee]] repeats the claim that Harrison is from {{jo|Silver Town}} instead of [[Littleroot Town]] as seen in ''[[EP265|Pop Goes The Sneasel]]'', similar to the mistake in ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]''.
* Throughout the {{pkmn|battle}}, [[Vincent|Jackson]] is seen in the stands, but he has long hair instead of short hair.
* {{an|Brock}} mispronounces {{jo|Liza}}'s name.

<gallery>
File:EP272 error.png|Jackson's long hair
File:EP272 error 2.png|Blaziken's red hands
File:EP272 error 3.png|Blaziken's white tail
File:EP272 error 4.png|Blaziken's white chest
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|it={{tt|Il torneo della vittoria (quarta parte)|The victory tournament (part 4)}}
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|pl={{tt|Ostatnie fotografie z Johto|Last photographs from Johto}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Última Foto da Liga Johto|The Last Photo of the Johto League}}
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EP216

2022-12-03T13:48:37Z

AlolanRanger: /* TV episode debuts */

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epcode=EP216 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Dueling Heroes |
title_ja=うずまきカップ！みずのコロシアムでだいバトル！！ |
title_ja_trans=Whirlpool Cup! A Big Battle in the Water Colosseum!! |
broadcast_jp=September 20, 2001 |
broadcast_us=October 26, 2002 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] (Whiteberry) |
ja_ed=[[Face Forward Team Rocket!|前向きロケット団！]] |
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scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboard=原口浩 |
director=原口浩 |
art=はしもとかつみ |
morecredits=yes |
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footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|221}}
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'''Dueling Heroes''' (Japanese: '''うずまきカップ！みずのコロシアムでだいバトル！！''' ''{{tt|Whirlpool Cup|Whirl Cup}}! A Big Battle in the Water Colosseum!!''), is the 216th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 20, 2001 and in the United States on October 26, 2002.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As the final round of the Whirl Cup begins, Ash and Misty must each face formidable opponents. Ash has his Kingler transferred from Oak's lab in preparation, but when he and his Totodile begin their first battle, they must face an opponent with a powerful Kingdra. Misty also faces a challenging duel with an experienced opponent and his Qwilfish. Meanwhile, Team Rocket sets about stealing an ancient jewel used in a reward ceremony to be performed for the tournament's victor.

==Plot==
A large crowd has gathered in the stands and the participating {{pkmn|Trainer}}s are in gondolas as the [[Whirl Cup]] tournament's opening ceremony begins. The announcer explains the history of the event and brings everyone's attention to the Sea Priestess, {{jo|Maya}}. She greets the contestants and wishes them good luck. Maya shines her [[Sea Spirit|Great Sea Spirit Sapphire]] towards the sun, and {{TRT}} who are working as food vendors, spots their next target to steal. Maya evokes the Sea Spirit Union, and a blue light washes over the entire stadium complex to bring forth the energy of all {{t|Water}} Pokémon. The announcer declares that the prize given to the crowned Alpha Omega will be a [[Mystic Water]] pendant.

In the lead-up to the tournament, Ash and Misty get into a heated argument over who will win. Brock cools down the argument and then reminds Ash that he only has {{AP|one Water Pokémon|Totodile}}, so Ash calls {{an|Professor Oak}} from the [[Pokémon Center]]. At Oak’s suggestion, Ash sends through his {{AP|Bayleef}} and receives {{AP|Kingler}}. Back at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], Oak calls out Bayleef, but Bayleef's obsession with being with Ash causes her to go into a panic, and she eventually rams into Oak.

The sixth match of the first round pits Ash against {{OBP|Christopher|EP216}}. Ash uses Totodile for this round and his opponent calls out a {{p|Kingdra}} from its [[Lure Ball]]. Ash scans Kingdra with his [[Pokédex]] and is pleased to see a tough opponent. However, Brock, who is in the bleachers, comments that Ash might not have a good time with this one because it's a dual {{t|Water}} and {{type|Dragon}}, making Totodile's Water [[Move|attacks]] practically useless. Ash takes the lead and commands Totodile to dive under the water, but Kingdra counters with a {{m|Twister}}. Christopher orders Kingdra to stop the Twister causing Totodile to freefall. Kingdra aims a {{m|Water Gun}} blast, but Totodile lands on one of the platforms. Christopher decides that a {{m|Hydro Pump}} attack is in order, but Totodile dodges the attack and gets close enough to {{m|Headbutt}} the {{pkmn|category|Dragon Pokémon}}. Kingdra dives to evade and Totodile does the same. Kingdra releases a {{m|Smokescreen}} to cloud the water. With no other option, Ash tells Totodile to jump out of the water. The battle comes to a standstill as Ash anticipates Kingdra's next move. Totodile begins to dance around, and Ash takes that as a sign that everything will be fine. Fed up, Christopher has Kingdra resurface and try another Hydro Pump attack. However, Totodile {{m|Bite}}s onto Kingdra's snout, effectively stopping the Hydro Pump. With Kingdra being unable to release the water, it swells to enormous proportions as a result. After a while, Totodile releases his jaw and Kingdra goes flying across the stadium. It hits the water field hard and floats to the surface, [[fainting|knocked out]]. Ash wins the match and can advance to the next round. After the match, Team Rocket is still devising a plan to get Maya's staff, but they are interrupted when another staff member tells them that there are more hungry customers to serve.

Overnight, Misty stares at the Colosseum from her [[Pokémon Center]] room window. Ash offers her some reassurance, and Misty declares that she is simply excited about the upcoming match. Day two of the Whirl Cup begins, and Misty goes up against {{OBP|Harrison|EP216}} in the ninth match. Harrison is one of the older Trainers, so he has a snobbish attitude when he steps up to the arena. The match is on, {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} against {{p|Qwilfish}}. Qwilfish begins the match by shooting a Water Gun, but Corsola reflects it back with a {{m|Mirror Coat}}. Seeing that this tactic won't work, Harrison orders Quilfish to start swallowing water. As the announcer says that this is used for preparing a volley of spikes, Misty thinks fast. Qwilfish soon releases a {{m|Pin Missile}} barrage and so Corsola counters with {{m|Spike Cannon}}. The two attacks explode in mid-air knocking Corsola back, but Qwilfish took refuge in the waters. Taking advantage of this, Qwilfish strikes Corsola with a {{m|Take Down}} attack. Worried that Corsola is going to burn out anytime, Misty tells it to use {{m|Recover}}, but Qwilfish has already prepared to use Take Down again. By the time Corsola has recovered its stamina, Qwilfish's attack hits. Corsola and Qwilfish dip into the water, but the pair resurface and Quilfish is revealed to be stuck in Corsola’s crown of horns. Misty finally gets an idea and tells Corsola to use Spike Cannon. Corsola fires a close-range Spike Cannon blast which sends Qwilfish sky-high, and Misty wins the match. During the battle, Team Rocket makes their move toward Maya's staff, but [[Officer Jenny]] orders them to leave the restricted area, which foils their attempt.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Ash and Misty congratulate each other on making it to the second round. A large commotion alerts the group to the screen featuring the matchups for tomorrow's second-round battles. It turns out that Ash is up against Misty for the next round, and the two friends stare at each other in shock.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} sends {{AP|Bayleef}} to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in exchange for his {{AP|Kingler}}.
* Ash defeats {{OBP|Christopher|EP216}} and advances to the second round.
* {{an|Misty}} defeats {{OBP|Harrison|EP216}} and advances to the second round.
* Ash and Misty learn that they are set to battle each other in the second round.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{jo|Maya}}

====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Kingdra}}

=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Qwilfish}}

======English dub debuts======
* {{p|Dragonair}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP216.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{jo|Maya}}
* {{OBP|Christopher|EP216}}
* {{OBP|Harrison|EP216}}
* [[Whirl Cup]] competitors

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP216.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Aipom}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Kingdra}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Corsola}} ({{OP|Misty|Corsola}})
* {{p|Kingdra}} ({{OBP|Christopher|EP216}}'s)
* {{p|Qwilfish}} ({{OBP|Harrison|EP216}}'s)
* {{p|Squirtle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wartortle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Golduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Seaking}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Staryu}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Magikarp}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lapras}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dragonair}} (Trainer's; English debut)
* {{p|Marill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Azumarill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Remoraid}} (Trainer's)

==Trivia==
* This episode included music from the ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* This is one of the few episodes in which {{TRT}} does not blast off.
* {{AP|Bayleef}}'s behavior after being stored and seeing {{an|Professor Oak}} is similar to {{AP|Aipom}}'s own behavior in ''[[AG186|Overjoyed!]]''.

===Errors===
* {{p|Dragonair}}, ineligible for the [[Whirl Cup]] due to being only {{type|Dragon}}, is depicted while {{jo|Maya}} gives her opening speech.
* {{an|Brock}} says that {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}, being part {{t|Rock}}, would have been in serious trouble if {{p|Qwilfish}}'s {{m|Water Gun}} hit it. This is incorrect, as Corsola receives neutral damage from Water-type moves.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, Qwilfish's {{m|Take Down}} is called {{m|Headbutt}}.

===Dub edits===
* [[Ash's Totodile]]'s {{m|Headbutt}} was referred as {{m|Skull Bash}} in the dub. In addition, Totodile [[Anime move errors|cannot legally learn]] Skull Bash in the {{pkmn|games}}.

==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|Участници в дуел|Dueling heroes}}
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EP210

2022-12-03T13:45:42Z

AlolanRanger: /* TV episode debuts */

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epcode=EP210 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Around the Whirlpool |
title_ja=うずまきれっとう！あらたなるちょうせん！！ |
title_ja_trans=A Chain of Whirlpool Islands! A Renewed Challenge!! |
broadcast_jp=August 9, 2001 |
broadcast_us=September 14, 2002 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] (Whiteberry) |
ja_ed=[[Face Forward Team Rocket!|前向きロケット団！]] |
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scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
director=鈴木敏明 |
art=志村泉 |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|215}}
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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 {{tt|Whirlpool Islands|Whirl 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.

{{spoilers}}

==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 {{ashfr}} are on the boat deck discussing their expectations for their adventures in the [[Whirl Islands]]. Their ferry soon approaches several large whirlpools, instantly alarming the group. However, two attendants, who are actually [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in disguise, on the ferry offer them drinks and assure them that it's all right, as they pass through the sea of whirlpools harmlessly. James prepares to net {{AP|Pikachu}}, but some turbulence leads him to instead catch Ash. Ash frees himself easily and asks for answers, and {{TRT}} promptly reveal themselves. Jessie and James call on {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} to use {{m|Poison Sting}} and {{m|Smog}}, respectively. Ash tries to end the squabble quickly and orders Pikachu to use a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. However, Jessie has {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} {{m|Counter}} the attack, thereby causing a massive surge that sends Ash’s group and the Rocket trio overboard.

Ash and his friends panic as the ship continues ahead and they are soon being sucked into a whirlpool. Misty calls out {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}} and {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}, while Ash gets out {{AP|Totodile}}. They start to swim away from the whirlpool, but soon they get dragged in again. The currents suddenly change, and the group realize they are safe. They watch as a {{an|Lugia|mysterious silhouette}} swims underneath them and hear a peculiar call. A Pokémon comes after them shortly, and {{an|Brock}} realizes it's a {{p|Corsola}}. The Corsola races towards them then circles around them. Soon they are picked up by some tentacles, which they realize is a {{p|Tentacruel}}, and soon taken towards a boat. {{an|Misty}} is enjoying herself, but the others seem quite afraid. The Corsola leaps from the ocean and into the arms of its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Professor Elm]], who 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. Elm is thrilled the kids are safe because of Corsola and Tentacruel's efforts. [[Captain Marius]] then enters the room and introduces himself. Soon Marius drives his ship to [[Blue Point Isle]]'s [[Inland City]], the entry way to the Whirl Islands. The group notice the city is particularly colorful, and Marius and Elm informs them that it is all for the upcoming [[Whirl Cup]], a {{t|Water}} battle tournament held every three years. Misty is instantly keen to compete, and Professor Elm explains that the event is more than a month away. Meanwhile, Team Rocket has washed ashore and they decide that lunch is in order before they hatch their next grand scheme.

The group decide to go to the [[Pokémon Center]] where [[Nurse Joy]] hands Ash an official Whirl Cup guidebook and registers both Ash and Misty for the competition. Marius notices that Brock hasn't registered yet, but Brock explains that he is more interested in understanding Pokémon. While Corsola plays in the Center pool, Professor Elm informs Ash and Misty that many Whirl Island Trainers specialize in Water Pokémon. Ash feels a little uneasy about the tough competition, though Misty feels right in her element. Elm shows the pair a map of the Whirl Islands and says that the Whirl Cup will be held on [[Red Rock Isle]], two islands north of their current location. Meanwhile, Team listens in from behind some bushes and set their sights on stealing the powerful Water Pokémon for themselves.

Later, Marius and Elm are busy preparing a submersible machine for their next expedition. Ash and his friends approach them about the mysterious creature they saw earlier. Captain Marius is unsurprised and hints that local legends of such a creature do exist. Elm admits that the world of Pokémon is full of mysteries and explains that the {{type|Steel}} classification was only added in recent years. Elm admits that these mysteries have motivated his research and clarifies that he is currently investigating the ocean because it thought to be the origin of all life. Marius suggests the kids should follow their dreams, but enjoy the ride as well.

On the boat, Elm notices a [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|balloon]] heading towards them. The group instantly recognize it as Team Rocket's trademark [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]]. The balloon drifts towards the Pokémon Center where it releases a net and swipes all the Pokémon in the pool. Team Rocket are pleased with their easy catch, but the celebration is interrupted when Marius pursues them with his boat. Jessie calls out Arbok, which swims towards the vessel. 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. Misty is forced to recall 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 returns it to its {{i|Poké Ball}}. 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. Elm tells it to do a {{m|Tackle}} attack, however, James has Weezing strike back with a {{m|Sludge}} attack. Corsola manages to dodge all the Sludge. It then Tackles Arbok, sending it flying into Weezing and directly into the Rocket's balloon basket. Following instructions, Corsola fires {{m|Spike Cannon}} at the Meowth balloon, cutting up the nets and the balloon, sending Team Rocket blasting off and freeing the stolen Pokémon. Elm is surprised by Corsola’s performance and jokes that he will stay on its good side.

Overnight, Ash contacts {{an|Professor Oak}} on the Center's videophone to discuss the mysterious Pokémon he saw. Though Elm soon takes over the conversation to talk about theories with his mentor. The following day, Marius tells the group they should take the next ferry from [[Bluefinland]] to reach [[Yellow Rock Isle]], and Brock confirms the details in his handbook. The group soon heads on foot towards Bluefinland and they wave goodbye to Professor Elm and Captain Marius.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} start their journey through the [[Whirl Islands]].
* {{ashfr|The group}} sees the shadow of a {{an|Lugia|mysterious Pokémon}} and meets up with [[Professor Elm]].
* Professor Elm is revealed to own a {{p|Corsola}}.
* Misty decides to try and {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a Corsola.
* Ash and Misty learn about the [[Whirl Cup]], and they both decide to compete in it.
* Ash learns of the {{t|Steel}} type.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Lugia}} ({{an|Lugia|anime}})
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Corsola}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP210.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Professor Elm]]
* [[Captain Marius]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP210.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Houndoom}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Skarmory}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Corsola}} ([[Professor Elm]]'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[Captain Marius]]'s)
* {{p|Marill}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lugia}} ({{an|Lugia|anime}}; shadow)
* {{p|Tentacruel}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Seel}}
* {{p|Dewgong}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Staryu}}
* {{p|Starmie}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Scizor}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Skarmory}} (fantasy)

==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 English [[dub]], changing as {{Ash}} obtains each [[Badge]]. In the Japanese version, an altered version of this title card was already introduced in [[EP192]].
* This is the first episode of the fourteen-part Whirl Islands arc.
* This episode's English dub title was originally listed as "''A Whirlpool Affair''"<ref>https://newspaperarchive.com/madison-wisconsin-state-journal-sep-14-2002-p-113/</ref>.
* This is the season premiere of [[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 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}}.
**** Thus, it is implied that those who bear the title are "Water Pokémon Beginning to End," a convoluted form of a Water Pokémon Master.
* This is one of the few [[original series]] episodes to actually acknowledge a Pokémon's multiple [[Type|typing]] with the [[Pokédex]] referring to Corsola as a combination of both {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Rock}}s. It is not until ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' when the types are mentioned consistently by the Pokédex, in this case the {{an|Rotom Pokédex}}.

===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".
* Ash acts surprised when [[Professor Elm]] mentions the {{t|Steel}} type, despite having already heard of it in ''[[EP152|Hot Matches!]]''.

===Dub edits===
* The names of the islands were added on the map in the English dub.

==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|Около водовъртежа|Around the Whirlpool}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|漩渦列島，新的挑戰！|Chain of Whirlpool Islands, A New Challenge!}}
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|fr_eu={{tt|Autour du tourbillon|Around the Whirlpool}}
|he=מסביב למערבולת{{tt|misaviv lama'arbolet|Around the Whirlpool}}
|it={{tt|Prima tappa sulle Isole|First stop in the Islands}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Las islas Remolino!|The Whirl Islands!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Alrededor del remolino|Around the whirpool}}
|pl={{tt|Dookoła wirów|Around the whirlpools}}
|hi=वर्ल आइलॅंड्स {{tt|''Whirl Islands''|Whirl Islands}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}

==References==
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EP258

2022-12-03T13:43:55Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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epcode=EP258 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Hatch Me If You Can |
title_ja=タマゴをまもれ！あらしのなかでうまれたいのち！ |
title_ja_trans=Protecting the Egg! The Life Born in a Storm! |
broadcast_jp=July 25, 2002 |
broadcast_us=August 9, 2003 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Ready Go!]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokettari Monsutari|ポケッターリ・モンスターリ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=園田英樹 |
storyboard=藤本義孝 |
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'''Hatch Me If You Can''' (Japanese: '''タマゴをまもれ！あらしのなかでうまれたいのち！''' ''Protecting the Egg! The Life Born in a Storm!'') is the 258th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 25, 2002 and in the United States on August 9, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

''Questions as to what Pokémon waits inside the egg Ash and friends have been carrying for Professor Elm are finally answered when it hatches into a Larvitar. Our heroes hardly have time to celebrate, however, as they realize that this Larvitar is unwell, its body temperature much lower than normal for any non-Ice Pokémon. Even at the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy is unable to do anything to stop this Larvitar's body temperature from dropping even further. Just as she warns Ash that Larvitar's life may be in danger, problems are compounded by a sudden and unexplained blackout. Desperately, Ash and friends set out to restore power to the Pokémon Center in time to somehow treat their ailing Larvitar.''

==Plot==
While {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} stop for lunch, they are particularly keen to find out Pokémon will hatch from the [[Pokémon Egg]]. Just as {{an|Brock}} suggests it's going to be a [[Legendary Pokémon]], the Egg begins to glow as if it is about to hatch, but it's only a false alarm. As Ash tries to persuade the Egg to hatch by tucking it under his shirt and singing, {{TRT}} spies on them from the bushes and then begins to scheme how to get it. At that moment, the Egg begins to glow again from under Ash's shirt. When Ash pulls his shirt up, it reveals a sleeping {{AP|Larvitar}}. Ash checks his [[Pokédex]] for more information, and while he is disappointed to learn that it isn't Legendary, he admits that it was cool to see it hatch. {{an|Misty}} notices that Larvitar isn't moving terribly much, and Brock checks its temperature to discover that its body temperature is way too low. The trio decides it's best if they get Larvitar to a [[Pokémon Center]], and promptly go to a nearby one.

[[Nurse Joy]] can't find anything wrong with Larvitar so she decides to call [[Professor Elm]] to alert him to the situation. However, Elm fails to reply because he is busy hosting {{an|Professor Oak}} and {{Delia}}, who have traveled to [[New Bark Town]] so they can see Ash off to the [[Silver Conference]]. Trouble is brewing back at the Pokémon Center: not only can Nurse Joy not get a hold of Professor Elm, but a storm is brewing and Larvitar isn't getting any better. As Nurse Joy finds that Larvitar is getting worse, the power goes out. Nurse Joy goes to check on the generator but falls down one of Team Rocket's pitfalls. [[Jessie]] explains to her that they were the ones who damaged the generator and now they're going to kidnap Larvitar. Inside, Ash and his friends wonder where Nurse Joy is. Jessie, [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|dressed up as Nurse Joy]], and [[James]], disguised as a surgeon, tell them that they need to take Larvitar to the hospital. Ash almost complies, but Brock stops him and tells him that it's clearly ''not'' Nurse Joy. Brock explains that Nurse Joy usually has a sweet-sounding voice and doesn't smell like dirt. Jessie is immediately insulted and takes off her face mask to reveal herself. {{MTR}} smacks Jessie with a paper fan for blowing their cover. James tries to take Larvitar by force, but he only pulls off its warm blanket. Ash orders {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, sending Team Rocket running off. Misty and Brock go rescue Nurse Joy from the pitfall, but Nurse Joy explains that the generator's blown beyond repair. Inside, Ash uses {{AP|Cyndaquil}} to heat Larvitar with the flame on its back.

Back in New Bark Town, Professors Elm and Oak are having an intense dinner table discussion over the environment and its effect on a Pokémon’s nature. Elm evidences the {{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}}, though Oak disputes his claims. Delia is hoping the debate will end when she notices something on Elm’s computer. Elm finally responds to Nurse Joy's email about Larvitar, and immediately hits the road to the Pokémon Center with Professor Oak and Delia. The following morning the two Professors and Delia arrive at the Center. The Professors tell them that they'll take care of Larvitar while the others eat breakfast. The Professors manage to get Larvitar's body temperature up and make it conscious, but Larvitar still doesn't respond to external stimuli and it hasn't eaten, making it obvious a problem still exists. Just as Delia calls everyone away to eat breakfast, Larvitar opens its eyes slightly.

At the table, Ash tells the others of a dream he had the night before where he saw into the eyes of Larvitar as an Egg. The Egg was tossed around in traffic and rolled under the feet of people on a sidewalk. Professor Elm declares that this must be the cause for its unresponsiveness. Ash asks Professor Elm if he can take Larvitar outside for a while, and Elm says it's alright to.

Outside, Ash shows Larvitar how great the world is, showing it a field, the ocean, and the sky, but as Larvitar takes it all in, Team Rocket shows up and invites Larvitar to come lay on a pile of hay with them. After Ash tells them that Larvitar won't, Team Rocket dives into the hay and comes out with a [[Team Rocket's mechas|vehicle]] with a pair of arms and a giant net on it. The arm grabs Ash, who drops Larvitar in the process. Before Team Rocket can steal Larvitar, Ash tells Pikachu to get Larvitar away, but Larvitar won't move. Pikachu tries to zap the vehicle, but it's shockproof, and Team Rocket grabs Pikachu with the other hand. With the net, they go for Larvitar, but a herd of {{p|Jumpluff}} gets in the way. As Larvitar watches the Jumpluff being swatted away and hitting the ground, it remembers bouncing through the streets as an Egg and uses {{m|Screech}}. The shrill sound forces everyone to block their ears. Ash tells Larvitar to run, but instead, it uses {{m|Hidden Power}} to levitate the vehicle and free Pikachu and Ash. The Professors, along with Brock and Misty arrive in time to witness Larvitar's incredible power, and they are left in shock as it sends Team Rocket blasting off.

Ash congratulates Larvitar and tells it there's nothing to be afraid of when it's with its friends. Larvitar begins to smile as it watches some {{p|Bellossom}} dance, as well as a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} and {{p|Butterfree}} fills the sky. Ash offers Larvitar some more assurance, though the new hatchling instantly cowers in fear when {{an|Misty}} greets it. Elm, on the other hand, is not concerned by Larvitar's shy nature and admits that it will be some time before it truly opens up.

The group later returns to New Bark Town where Ash registers for the Silver Conference at the local Pokémon Center. In the evening, they venture over to Elm's Laboratory. Delia wishes her son all the best. Professor Elm also entrusts Ash with Larvitar, explaining that it must be delivered back to [[Mt. Silver]], where the Egg was originally found. Misty is concerned that the travel may be too much for Larvitar, though Elm and Oak reply that it will be best for it to return to its home and develop along the way. Ash formally asks Larvitar is it would like to travel, and the young Pokémon happily agrees to join the group. Misty, however, is unimpressed and comments that this is so typical. Ash accepts the task and places Larvitar inside his [[Bag|backpack]] as he and his friends leave for Mt. Silver.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|Egg}} hatches into a {{p|Larvitar}}.
* Ash registers for the [[Silver Conference]].
* Ash agrees to take Larvitar to [[Mt. Silver]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Larvitar}} ([[Ash's Larvitar|anime]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP258.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]] (×2)
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* [[Professor Elm]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP258.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Swinub}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Larvitar}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Larvitar}} ([[Ash's Larvitar|anime]]; hatched)
* {{p|Jumpluff}} (multiple)
* {{p|Bellossom}} (×3)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is based on the phrase "catch me if you can", which happens to be a song featured in the first [[Pikachu short]], [[Catch Me if You Can]]. It also happened to be the title of a {{wp|Catch Me if You Can|movie}} released around the time the episode debuted in English-speaking countries.
* Music from ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]'' can be heard in this episode.
* The outfits that [[Jessie]] and [[James]] wear during the start of their {{motto}} are the same outfits worn by Heidi and Peter, respectively, in the Japanese-American TV series ''{{wp|Heidi, Girl of the Alps}}''.

===Errors===
[[File:EP258 error.png|thumb|200px|Larvitar's missing black markings]]
* In the scene where {{TRT}} is chasing {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{AP|Larvitar}}, Larvitar's black markings disappear.
* Larvitar uses {{m|Harden}} in this episode. However, Larvitar [[Anime move errors|cannot legitimately learn this move]] in the {{pkmn|games}}.
* [[Ash's Cyndaquil]] disappears after Ash's dream.

===Dub edits===
* Since Jessie and James are disguised as Heidi and Peter from {{wp|Heidi, Girl of the Alps}}, the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} dub alters Team Rocket's motto to include references to the infamous line from the Italian opening of that series which speaks about smiling mountains and goats saying hello.
** In the {{pmin|Latin America}}n dub, Jessie sings the first line of the opening theme,"{{tt|Abuelito Dime Tú|Tell Me, Grandpa}}" (which is directly translated from the original Japanese, "{{tt|教えて ''Oshiete''|Tell Me}}") before the motto, and James sings it as well, just after his last line. Also, Jessie recites "''{{tt|Para proteger al mundo de la Señorita Rottenmeier|To protect the world from Miss Rottenmeier}}''" and presents herself as "Heidi" instead of "Jessie", while Meowth says "''{{tt|¡Como Heidi, así es!|Just like Heidi, that's right!}}''".

==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|Излюпи ме, ако можеш|Hatch Me if You Can}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|保護蛋，在暴風雨中誕生的生命！|Protect the Egg, Born During the Storm!}}
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|nl={{tt|Kom d'r maar uit|Come out of there}}
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|it={{tt|Paura del mondo|Fear of the world}}
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|pt_eu={{tt|Um Sonho Engenhoso|An Ingenious Dream}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El nacimiento de Lavitar!|Lavitar's birth!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Sal del cascarón si puedes|Hatch if you can}}
|pl={{tt|Wysiedź mnie, jeśli potrafisz|Hatch me, if you can}}
|hi=बहार निकला Larvitar {{tt|''Bahar Nikla Larvitar''|Larvitar Came Out}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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EP185

2022-12-03T13:41:43Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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epcode=EP185 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=The Light Fantastic |
title_ja=テッポウオのそら！ |
title_ja_trans=Teppouo's Sky! |
broadcast_jp=February 15, 2001 |
broadcast_us=December 15, 2001 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[To My Best Friend|ぼくのベストフレンドへ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=首藤剛志 |
storyboard=岩崎太郎 |
director=岩崎太郎 |
art=はしもとかつみ |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP181-EP190 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|190}}
}}

'''The Light Fantastic''' (Japanese: '''テッポウオのそら！''' ''{{tt|Teppouo|Remoraid}}'s Sky!'') is the 185th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on February 15, 2001 and in the United States on December 15, 2001.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On the dry and dusty road to Olivine City, our heroes notice beautiful lights shining in the sky ahead of them. Realizing they are coming from just above the dried up lake on Remoraid Mountain, they run to the Remoraidian Ruins. Although the surrounding area is utterly arid, our heroes take note of the plentiful plant-life. What could be causing this change in climate? Does it have something to do with the lights above the bone-dry basin?

==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} take a rest alongside a dried river, they notice a strange light above the [[Remoraid Mountain]]. As they continue traveling, the light disappears as they arrive at the ruins of the Ancient Colossal Tree Tribe where they find [[Nurse Joy]] and a {{p|Remoraid}} [[Fossil]]. Nurse Joy explains that there haven't been any Remoraid in the area for centuries ever since the rivers and lakes dried up as a result of the actions of the Ancient Colossal Tree Tribe's Remoraidians who cut down the surrounding forests for the sake of building a large city. Eventually after all the land's natural resources dried up, the Remoraidians had to move away to find a new place to live, leaving the city deserted. Following this explanation, Nurse Joy then points out that recently, small flowers have been growing in the arid landscape again. After arriving at the [[Pokémon Center]] and having a drink, Nurse Joy reveals that there's an underground lake near the Pokémon Center which is filled up when water flows through the empty river bed approximately every 12 years. It is at this point that they meet Mr. [[Gan Gogh]], an artist who visits once every 12 years to try to draw the Rainbow Lights.

Gan Gogh originally came across the Rainbow lights twenty-four years ago and he tried to draw them using seven different crayons, he was unable to get it right though. So twelve years later he tried using twelve crayons instead, which also was a futile attempt. However, this time he made sure to come prepared with a full arsenal of two hundred fifty-one crayons. Ash comments on how he saw the Rainbow Lights earlier before arriving at the Pokémon Center, which results in Gan Gogh asking Ash where he saw the lights from. When Nurse Joy subsequently maps out where the lights must come from, it is determined that their origin is as the place formerly known as Remoraid Lake. {{an|Brock}} then brings up a legend he heard about the Remoraid at the lake being very difficult to catch, resulting in {{an|Misty}} asking how can {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} be living in an empty lake anyway. After this question is posed, {{TRT}} arrives posing as archaeologists, with {{MTR}} disguised as a Mummy. After this unexpected arrival, the lights suddenly appear in the sky again, however are gone before Gan Gogh has time to choose a crayon to start with.

Following this, Ash, Misty, Brock, Gan Gogh and Team Rocket all decide to go examine the cause of the lights over at Remoraid Lake, and along the way they notice that there is more plant life the closer they get. Finally upon arrival at the lake they discover a strange crystal-like tower, which Team Rocket decides could have potential monetary worth before discovering it was made of ice. They then decide that since there's nothing better to do, they should go back to their usual plan of stealing {{AP|Pikachu}}, which [[James]] succeeds in doing by sneaking up from behind and grabbing him with rubber gloves. Ash is ready to {{pkmn|battle}} Team Rocket, however Gan Gogh steps in first with his {{p|Venusaur}}. Gan Gogh's Venusaur easily defeats [[Jessie's Arbok]], retrieves Pikachu and sends Team Rocket blasting off with a {{m|Solar Beam}}.

As the sun rises after the battle, water suddenly starts shooting out of the ground within the lake bed, as a group or Remoraid appears using their {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Ice Beam}} attacks to enlarge the ice pillar in the middle of the lake. Misty decides to attempt catching one of the Remoraid, but fails due to them suddenly swarming together as the {{i|Poké Ball}} can't work on more than one Pokémon at once. However, it is proven by Team Rocket who has just returned in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]], that Poké Balls aren't the only way to catch Pokémon by using a net instead. This also fails though, as the Remoraid all use their Water Gun to propel themselves higher, breaking a hole in the balloon and escaping from the net as Team Rocket blasts off again. As the pillar of ice then starts to melt, the rainbow lights appear in the sky again due to refraction of the sun's rays through the evaporating water vapor as the rivers begin to flow again. Later, Ash comments on how Gan Gogh never got the drawing he was hoping for, however he says that the fond memories that he has of this experience are worth more than any drawing will ever be. And so, our heroes continue their journey as they leave for a new adventure.

==Major events==
* {{an|Misty}} attempts to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Remoraid}}, but fails.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Remoraid}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP185.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Gan Gogh]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP185.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Sunflora}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Remoraid}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Gan Gogh]]'s)
* {{p|Remoraid}} (multiple)
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Butterfree}} (×3; flashback)
* {{p|Raticate}} (flashback)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
* The English title for this episode is taken from the phrase "''{{wp|trip the light fantastic}}''".
* Both this episode and ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]'' share their names with {{wp|Discworld}} books.
* Gan Gogh's dub and Japanese names get their names from artist {{wp|Vincent van Gogh}}, with Loch "ロッホ" being similar to the Japanese pronunciation of the name Gogh "ゴッホ".
* The light at Remoraid Lake resembles the aurora produced by {{p|Deoxys}}.
* The [[Fossil]] of the Remoraid is unnaturally large, but no one seems to notice this, even when actual Remoraid are seen to be much smaller. In the Japanese version of this episode, the Fossil is in fact a wood carving.
* Gan Gogh is mentioned to own a total of 251 crayons, which was the number of known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} at the time when this episode aired.
* In the Japanese version, [[Jessie]] says "but somehow it's a crystal" soon after seeing the crystal-like pillar in the pond, making a reference to the book "''Somehow it's a Crystal''", written by the Japanese author and politician {{wp|Yasuo Tanaka}}.

===Errors===
* {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} can be heard when Team Rocket blasts off, even though he was not out of his Poké Ball at the time.
* Jessie says that there are no clouds in the sky, but some clouds can be seen in the background.
* Misty's eyes are blue right after [[Gan Gogh]] mentions that Remoraid are hard to catch.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, Pokédex states that Remoraid can break the targets with water, fire or by hitting them.

===Dub Edits===
* The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in {{pmin|India}} started the episode directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.

==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|Странната светлина|The strange light}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|鐵炮魚的天空|Remoraid's Sky}}
|cs={{tt|Zázračné světlo|Miraculous light}}
|nl={{tt|Het Fantastische Licht|The Fantastic Light}}
|de={{tt|Das mysteriöse Regenbogenlicht|The mysterious rainbowlight}}
|fr_eu={{tt|L'arc-en-ciel|The rainbow}}
|he=אורות הקשת{{tt|orot hakeshet|The rainbow lights}}
|it={{tt|Un misterioso arcobaleno|A mysterious rainbow}}
|pt_br={{tt|Luzes Fantásticas|Fantastic Lights}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Luz Fantástica|The Fantastic Light}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La luz fantástica!|The fantastic light!}}
|es_eu={{tt|La luz mágica|The magical light}}
|pl={{tt|Fantastyczne światło|Fantastic light}}
|hi=कमाल की लाइट! {{tt|''Kamaal ki light!''|The Amazing Light}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}

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EP167

2022-12-03T13:38:20Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series and TV episode debuts */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
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prevtitle=Two Hits and a Miss |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP167 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=A Hot Water Battle |
title_ja=ジャングルのさんびき！おんせんバトル！！ |
title_ja_trans=The Three of the Jungle! Battle in the Hot Springs!! |
broadcast_jp=October 5, 2000 |
broadcast_us=September 22, 2001 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[Exciting Pokémon Relay|ポケモンはらはらリレー]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=園田英樹 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
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footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|169}}
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'''A Hot Water Battle''' (Japanese: '''ジャングルのさんびき！おんせんバトル！！''' ''The Three of the Jungle! Battle in the Hot Springs!!'') is the 167th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 5, 2000 and in the United States on September 22, 2001.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Arriving at a beautiful hot springs, Ash, Misty and Brock decide they and their Pokémon need to take a much needed break from their journey. As Ash and the Pokémon hit a beach ball around, Totodile, Chikorita and Cyndaquil play a little too rough. Totodile ends up blasting the ball deep into the nearby forest and when Ash sends these three Pokémon to retreive it, they run into a gang of antagonizing Aipom! In order to survive the escapades of retrieving the beach ball and the pitfalls of trying to make it back to Ash, these three must learn to work together. Watch as Chikorita, Totodile and Cyndaquil learn to appreciate the power of friendship.

==Plot==
While taking a break in a tropical jungle, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} notice a {{p|Mankey}} and two {{p|Aipom}} up a tree. They then discover a hot spring and relax. The group lets their Pokémon out for a break and Ash begins a game of ball. The game is proceeding well until {{AP|Totodile}} whacks the ball a bit too hard and it hits {{AP|Cyndaquil}} before flying out of sight. {{AP|Chikorita}}, Cyndaquil, and Totodile get into a fight, but Ash tells them to go find the ball.

Chikorita spots the ball while they are searching, but one of the Aipom is playing with it. When Chikorita asks the Aipom for the ball, the Aipom refuses to give it up. Totodile and Cyndaquil appear and try to claim it. However, Totodile smashes into a tree in doing so, knocking some other Aipom down from the tree. The Aipom get angry and proceed to bury Totodile, Chikorita, and Cyndaquil in the sand. Chikorita then got Cyndaquil to face its back on the Aipom. Chikorita used her leaf to hit Cyndaquil on the head and Cyndaquil's flame lit up, scaring the Aipom away. The trio then continues chasing the Aipom.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is walking in the same area eating fruit and daydreaming of the tropics. All of a sudden, the Aipom and Chikorita, Totodile, and Cyndaquil run them over in the chase, and [[Jessie]] says it's a great chance to get the Pokémon since Ash isn't nearby. The Aipom go into a cave, with the other Pokémon and Team Rocket following. Team Rocket is just outside the cave when a {{p|Snorlax}} walks up and tries to take the fruit [[James]] has. Team Rocket enters the cave to hide, while Snorlax eats the fruit and falls asleep, blocking the cave entrance. Team Rocket splits up to find another exit. {{MTR}} runs into a dead-end but also finds Totodile. Meowth is ready to catch him, but Snorlax is uncomfortable and starts pounding the mountain, causing cave-ins. Totodile rescues Meowth from a rockslide and easily breaks loose from the rocks. Totodile then attempts to get them out by using {{m|Water Gun}}, but fails. Chikorita and Cyndaquil are also trapped and are searching for a different way out. A few more cave-ins occur, and they find Totodile. Chikorita immediately starts to repeatedly slam the rock and manages to break Totodile and Meowth out. In the meantime, Jessie, James, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} are able to blow their way out and run into a number of Aipom who start tossing rocks at them.

In the cave, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile apologize to each other for fighting earlier, when suddenly, Chikorita hears some wind blowing, so she locates the air hole and Totodile uses {{m|Water Gun}} while Cyndaquil and Chikorita push at the rocks. They get through, but the hole just leads back to where Snorlax is. Chikorita attempts to tickle Snorlax and fails, but Cyndaquil is successful with {{m|Flamethrower}}. Meowth nets the others, but Snorlax becomes angry and chases Meowth back into the cave. The Aipom are now chasing Team Rocket back in by causing a nearby waterfall to flood, and the water goes through the cave and out the other side carrying Snorlax, Team Rocket, and the other Pokémon along. Chikorita, Totodile, and Cyndaquil grab on to Snorlax and try to save themselves from a waterfall downstream by latching onto each other. Chikorita {{m|Razor Leaf}}s two trees down and they ride them to safety. Ash then catches up to them and rescues the trio. Back at the river, Team Rocket is holding onto Snorlax to keep from going over the falls, but Snorlax wakes up and starts swimming upstream, causing them to lose their grip and go down over the waterfall.

==Major events==
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] is revealed to know {{m|Bide}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series and TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Aipom}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP167.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP167.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Wigglytuff}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Aipom}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{OP|Brock|Geodude}})
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{OP|Brock|Golbat}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{OP|Brock|Pineco}})
* {{p|Aipom}} (×7)
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}

==Trivia==
* This episode can be found on the first [[Game Boy Advance Video|GBA video]].
* The English dub title is likely a pun on a {{wp|hot water bottle}}.
* Ash has a beach ball which resembles a [[Master Ball]], similar to the one previously seen in ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'' and later seen in the [[Pikachu short]] ''[[PK19|Pikachu's Ice Adventure]]''.
* Music from ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' and ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' can be heard in this episode.
* When Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile pass by {{TRT}}, [[Jessie]] says they have been chasing {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} 'for years', which indicates several years should have been passed since ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]''.
* {{MTR}} pulled his net to catch {{Ash}}'s Pokémon seemingly [[Anime physics|out of nowhere]], since he wears no clothing or bags to store it in.

===Errors===
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] uses {{m|Bide}} in this episode, despite {{p|Wobbuffet}} being [[anime move errors|unable to learn Bide normally]].
* When a boulder starts to fall from the ceiling towards Meowth, the net he was holding suddenly vanishes.

===Dub edits===
* A close-up of Misty taking the sun is skipped.
* The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in {{pmin|India}} started the episode directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.
* In the dub, Ash is able to identify Aipom, while in the original, he needs his Pokédex to identify them.
* When the beach ball flies away, Ash makes a baseball reference in the dub, but in the original, he says the beach ball flew far away.
* When the Aipom, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile run over Team Rocket, Jessie calls them {{wp|jaywalkers|jaywalking}}, while in the original, she wants to know what ran over them.

==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|Битка при топлите извори|Battle at the hot springs}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|叢林的三隻，溫泉戰鬥|The Three of the Jungle, Battle at the Hot Springs}}
|cs={{tt|Horká koupel|Hot bath}}
|de={{tt|Heiße Wasserschlacht|Hot waterbattle}}
|nl={{tt|Een Heet Watergevecht|A Hot Water Fight}}
|fi={{tt|Riittääkö kuuma vesi?|Is the hot water enough?}}
|fr_eu={{tt|La réconciliation|Reconciliation}}
|he=מים חמים חודרים עמוק{{tt|mayim chamim chodrim amok|Hot Water Go Deep}} {{tt|*|A pun on a Hebrew saying}}
|it={{tt|Una fonte di guai|A troubles source}}
|pt_br={{tt|Pela Vereda Tropical|By the Tropical Pathway}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Una batalla de agua caliente!|A hot water battle!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Un combate en agua caliente|A combat in hot water}}
|sv={{tt|En dag på stranden|A day at the beach}}
|pl={{tt|Wyprawa do gorących źródeł|An expedition to the hot springs}}
|hi=गरमा गरम मुक़ाबला! {{tt|''Garma Garam Muqabla''|Very Hot Competition!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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EP231

2022-12-03T13:35:43Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP231 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Dues and Don'ts |
title_ja=ロケットだんとデリバード！ |
title_ja_trans=Rocket-dan and Delibird! |
screen=yes|
broadcast_jp=January 10, 2002 |
broadcast_us=January 25, 2003 |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] (Whiteberry) |
ja_ed=[[Face Forward Team Rocket!|前向きロケット団！]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=首藤剛志 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP231-EP240 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|236}}
}}
'''Dues and Don'ts''' (Japanese: '''ロケットだんとデリバード！''' ''{{tt|Rocket-dan|Team Rocket}} and Delibird!'') is the 231st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on January 10, 2002 and in the United States on January 25, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As Jessie, James, and Meowth track Ash and friends, they commiserate over past failures and discuss how they are paired unfairly against these younger trainers with such a superior array of Pokémon. They no sooner decide anew to catch as many Pokémon as possible and strengthen their own forces than a Delibird shows up. After finally capturing it, they are disappointed to learn that the Pokémon already has a trainer—a Team Rocket scout, no less, who is using the Delibird to test the abilities of promising new talent. Sensing their natural aptitudes toward crime, the scout offers Jessie and James positions within Team Rocket. These two assert that they are already members, to which the scout replies by accessing their Team Rocket personnel files and proving that they have been expelled from the organization. Shocked, Jessie and James set desperately to garnering some success that will earn them reentry into their beloved Team Rocket.

==Plot==
On the road to [[Mahogany Town]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are attacked by {{TRT}}. After a brief scuffle involving an exploding football, the Rocket trio are sent blasting off. The trio release their parachutes to soften their landing, but {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} emerges from his {{i|Poké Ball}} and leads Jessie to get tangled in her teammates' parachutes. After a painful landing, the Rockets discuss their most recent failure and try to figure out why they can never beat the [[twerp]]s. They hold a vote, but this reveals that everyone blames everyone equally for the failures, and eventually reach the conclusion that the twerps have a larger amount of Pokémon to battle with, while they only have five, including {{MTR}}. Team Rocket begin to fight amongst each other, but find this also does nothing to solve their glaring problems. They walk wearily, hoping to find a solution.

The trio soon comes across a [[Delibird (Team Rocket)|Delibird]] trapped in a cage. A tape recording near the Delibird announces that it was abandoned by its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, and is free to anybody able to catch it. Seizing their opportunity, Jessie and James {{pkmn|battle}} with the Delibird. Jessie calls on her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, while James orders out his {{TP|James|Weezing}} for a {{m|Smog}} attack. Delibird flies into the air and unleashes a {{m|Blizzard}} at Team Rocket. James then calls out his {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, but its latches onto its Trainer and Jessie first. Victreebel then sends out several {{m|Razor Leaf}} attacks, but Delibird evades them before {{status|frozen|freezing}} Victreebel in ice. Arbok attempts a {{m|Poison Sting}}, but Delibird sends it and Weezing back at Team Rocket. Jessie calls on Wobbuffet, and his {{m|Counter}} knocks Delibird to the ground. She and James then argue over who gets to keep Delibird, but an elderly woman returns her Delibird back to its Poké Ball.

The woman introduces herself as a [[Rocket Scout]] and congratulates the Rocket trio on passing her test. She announces that they can now join [[Team Rocket]]. Though Jessie and James explain that they are part of Team Rocket. The scout isn't convinced and shows them the typical black uniform worn by all {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s. When she refuses to believe them, they look up their names in Team Rocket's member registry. Looking through it, they find that their worst fears have finally come true — they've been disbanded from Team Rocket. The Rocket Scout explains that their membership was revoked because of their unpaid dues and the constant loans they've taken out. But, she tells them, if they prove themselves to her, she should be able to get them reinstated and a hefty signing bonus as well. The Rocket Scout presents the trio with their mission, to defeat a wandering band of Pokémon Trainers, who turn out to be none other than Ash and his friends. Jessie and James tell the scout, that although the Trainers look weak, they're actually very skilled, and that with their current Pokémon they'll be unable to beat them. After thinking for a moment, the Scout agrees to let them borrow her Delibird. With a new and powerful Pokémon on their side, Team Rocket gets ready to attack, sure of their coming victory.

The Rocket Human Resources Department receives news of Jessie, James and Meowth's attempt to re-register. A Team Rocket member named {{OBP|Wendy|EP231}} is absolutely furious and remembers that Jessie still owes her money for a fruit smoothie back when they were training as new recruits. She contacts the Rocket boss, {{an|Giovanni}}. He examines the lump sum of money owing, but is fine for the trio's registration to go through provided they can pay the money owed. With that said he hangs up on Wendy, leaving her to fume back at her desk.

Back in [[Johto]], Ash and his friends are met on the road by a [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|pair of wandering samurai]]. They quickly reveal themselves to be Jessie and James and challenge the twerps to a battle. The group isn't too thrilled to see the trio again. Jessie and James explain that they need to get their Team Rocket memberships back. {{an|Misty}} suggests that it is a lot of effort, but the trio is determined to remain in the evil organization. Jessie calls out a Delibird, and it gifts a {{m|Present}} to the group which explodes in their faces. Ash calls out his {{AP|Phanpy}} to retaliate, but it is easily defeated by a Blizzard attack. Ash and his friends are then forced to retreat as Delibird showers them with explosive Presents. Delighted at their success Jessie and James order Delibird to finish the twerps off, but to their surprise, the next Present restores {{AP|Pikachu}} to full health. Taking control of the fight, Ash orders Pikachu to attack with {{m|Thunder}}, and Team Rocket finds themselves blasting off again.

After landing, Jessie and James are met again by the Rocket Scout, who reclaims her Delibird. She tells them that even though they lost the fight, Team Rocket is suffering a severe labor shortage, due to most of its members getting arrested, and that she's still going to register them again. The pair eagerly wait for their signing bonus, but find themselves hit with a bill instead, their bonus having helped pay all of the money they owe. At the bottom of the list is a surprise, a bill for a fruit smoothie courtesy of Wendy, although Jessie fails to even remember her. The Scout tells them that every month Delibird will come to collect some of the money they owe and that they should resume their work as Rockets. Despite all of their bills, Jessie, James, and Meowth take a moment to celebrate. Their cheers are so loud that even Ash and his friends hear it on the nearby road.

==Major events==
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] renew their membership with [[Team Rocket]].
* A {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} sent from Team Rocket begins to follow Jessie and James.
* [[Ash's Phanpy]] is revealed to know {{m|Take Down}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Delibird}} ([[Delibird (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP231.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Rocket Scout]]
* {{OBP|Wendy|EP231}}

===Pokémon===
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Smeargle}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Delibird}} ''(Japan)''
[[File:WTP EP231.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}}; symbolic image)
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}}; symbolic image)
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}}; symbolic image)
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}}; symbolic image)
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}}; symbolic image)
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}}; symbolic image)
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}}; symbolic image)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}; symbolic image)
* {{p|Corsola}} ({{OP|Misty|Corsola}}; symbolic image)
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}}; symbolic image)
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{OP|Brock|Geodude}}; symbolic image)
* {{p|Crobat}} ({{OP|Brock|Crobat}}; symbolic image)
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{OP|Brock|Pineco}}; symbolic image)
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Delibird}} ([[Delibird (Team Rocket)|Team Rocket]])

==Trivia==
* [[Jessie]] briefly talks about two other [[villainous team]]s, "Team Jet" and "Team Helicopter", in this episode. However, they are likely just teams that she made up as a joke, as they have never been mentioned again.
* The English dub title of this episode is a pun of the phrase ''"{{tt|Dos|Dues}} and Don'ts."''
* It is implied in this episode that {{MTR}}, like {{AP|Pikachu}}, was put in a {{i|Poké Ball}}, but prefers to stay outside of it.
** However, this is eventually proven false in ''[[BW043|Meowth's Scrafty Tactics!]]''.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their {{motto}}.
** In the dub, when Team Rocket recites this football-themed variation of their motto, Jessie makes a reference to an "eighth-round pick", presumably a draft pick. The last time the {{wp|NFL Draft}} held an eighth round was on April 26, 1993, almost ten years prior to this episode's initial dubbed airing.
** Interestingly, the dub's initial airing was the day before the {{wp|Super Bowl XXXVII|Super Bowl}} aired in 2003.
* When Team Rocket are disguised as travelling samurai, Meowth is playing a {{wp|shamisen}}. This is possibly a visual joke, as Meowth is based on a cat and the shamisen was traditionally made using cat skin.
* This is the only [[original series]] episode that includes Team Rocket's name in its title. Due to this, it is also the only one that names it using hiragana for "dan" (だん) instead of the kanji (団).
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' can be heard in this episode, as well as an instrumental version of ''[[Face Forward Team Rocket!]]''.

===Errors===
* When Dexter explains {{p|Delibird}}'s exploding gifts, the light on the top of the [[Pokédex]] is red instead of blue.
* On the [[Pokémon in Brazil|Brazilian dub]], Delibird is mistakenly called "Thunderbird" during the whole episode.
* When Jessie bangs her fist on the tree stump, the sound comes earlier than it should.

===Dub edits===
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, Meowth mentions Communists instead of Republicans.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
|bg={{tt|Такси и забрани|Fees and bans}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|火箭隊跟信使鳥|Team Rocket and Delibird}}
|de={{tt|Zurück ins Team!|Back to the team!}}
|nl={{tt|Lasten en Lusten|Burdens and Benefits}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Les bons comptes font les bons amis|Good accounts create good friends}}
|he=להצטרף או לא להצטרף{{tt|lehitstaref o lo lehitstaref|To join or not to join}}
|it={{tt|Povero Team Rocket...|Poor Team Rocket...}}
|pl={{tt|Płacz i płać|Cry and pay}}
|pt_br={{tt|Quem Deve Paga|Who Owes Pays}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Fora-de-jogo|Offside}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El regreso del Equipo Rocket!|The return of Team Rocket!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Deudas y prohibiciones|Debts and prohibitions}}
|hi=Team Rocket का टेस्ट {{tt|''Team Rocket ka Test''|Team Rocket's test}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}

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EP203

2022-12-03T13:34:08Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP203 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=The Screen Actor's Guilt |
title_ja=ムチュールにもうむちゅう！！スーパースターはポケモンがおすき？ |
title_ja_trans=Muchul is Daydreaming!! Do Superstars Like Pokémon? |
broadcast_jp=June 21, 2001 |
broadcast_us=June 1, 2002 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] (Whiteberry) |
ja_ed=[[Face Forward Team Rocket!|前向きロケット団！]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=園田英樹 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP201-EP210 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|208}}
}}
'''The Screen Actor's Guilt''' (Japanese: '''ムチュールにもうむちゅう！！スーパースターはポケモンがおすき？''' ''{{tt|Muchul|Smoochum}} is Daydreaming!! Do Superstars Like Pokémon?'') is the 203rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 21, 2001 and in the United States on June 1, 2002.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Strolling through downtown, our heroes notice a mob of girls chasing someone down. Suddenly, a man in a black cape and hat runs up to Ash and gives him a package to hold. He tells Ash to stay put because he'll be back for the package shortly. As the mob approaches, the mysterious man runs away with the girls in hot pursuit. Our heroes stand stunned by this interesting turn of events. As they do, the package in Ash's arms wiggles open to reveal a Smoochum! When our friends decide to try and track down Smoochum's trainer, they pass by a theater showing the opening to a brand new Brad Van Darn movie! Realizing this is the same person who gave Ash the Poké package, the gang decides to return Smoochum to Brad during his in-person appearance at a nearby theater. Believing Brad's Smoochum doesn't fit the macho image of the movie star, Brad's manager tells Ash to keep the Pokémon because Brad has no interest in Smoochum anymore. What will become of Smoochum now?

==Plot==
On their way to the next [[Johto League]] [[Gym]] in [[Olivine City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} pass through a town, where they see a herd of screaming girls running down the street. {{an|Brock}} chases after them, and Ash and {{an|Misty}} follow him. A mysterious man stops their pursuit and hands Ash a ball of yellow cloth. He assures them that he’ll be back later before running off, dropping his black hat in the process. Ash unwraps the blanket and finds a {{p|Smoochum}} inside.

Smoochum kisses Ash on the cheek. It leaps from his arms and smooches Misty as well, then it turns its attention to kissing {{AP|Pikachu}}. Ash reads Smoochum's [[Pokédex]] entry and Brock adds that it uses kisses as its sense of touch. Smoochum soon retrieves the dropped hat and places it on its head. As it loses its bearings, Smoochum bumps into Brock, who puts the hat on his head. Then, the screaming girls rush over to Brock, squashing and elbowing the group in the process. {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, Smoochum, and Pikachu are thrown out of the chaos, and Togepi and Smoochum follow a {{p|Skiploom}} into an alley. Unable to get Ash's attention, Pikachu goes after them. Brock is pleased with all the attention and takes off the hat, but the ladies realize that Brock isn't who they were looking for and disband. The trio notices an advertising screen above them and realizes the man they met earlier is a movie star named [[Brad]]. Misty then realizes Togepi, Pikachu, and Smoochum are missing.

{{TRT}} reviews their [[Team Rocket's mechas|robo-Skiploom's]] footage, and are pleased to see they have caught the attention of Togepi and Pikachu. Soon enough Togepi, Smoochum and Pikachu follow the mecha directly into Team Rocket's hideout. [[James]] takes Togepi and Smoochum into his arms, while [[Jessie]] gets Pikachu out of a tight hole with some protective rubber gloves. Jessie puts Pikachu in a rubber sack and begins cuddling Smoochum when Ash and his friends arrive. Ash sends out {{AP|Bayleef}} and {{AP|Totodile}}. Bayleef uses {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut Pikachu out of the rubber sack while Totodile uses {{m|Water Gun}} to release James' grip on Togepi and Smoochum. {{MTR}} tries to attack with the Robo-Skiploom, but Totodile blasts it away with Water Gun. With Team Rocket wet, Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, sending Team Rocket blasting off.

Meanwhile, Brad returns to where he met Ash’s group but becomes frustrated when he realizes that they are gone. He calls out for them, but this only attracts a crowd of loyal fans. Before they can get to him, his manager [[Vitzo]] pulls up and lets Brad get in the car, but he warns Brad about roaming the streets. Smoochum gets excited after seeming a limo, and Ash and his friends acknowledge that it must be Brad's, so they follow it to a large dome arena. As they queue up, the group quickly realizes that the situation is hopeless and decide to find another way to reach Brad.

Inside, Brad tells his manager that he cannot go on with the show until he gets his Smoochum back. Vitzo is unimpressed and suggests that Brad get rid of Smoochum in exchange for a tougher Pokémon to fit his image. Brad refuses and reveals that he was only a star because Smoochum believed in him and made him believe he could do it. Vitzo defends his comments and points out that Brad could find himself washing dishes again if he doesn't change his mind. Suddenly Brad thinks he hears Smoochum nearby, and he is correct as Ash attempts to climb a tree to reach a second-story window. Vitzo looks out the window and notices Smoochum. He closes over the curtains and tells Brad that the sound was some squealing fans. Vitzo then leads the movie star out of the room, reassuring him that he'll figure everything out. Ash and Smoochum call out, but Brad has already left the room. Inside, Ash and his friends attempt to talk to Vitzo and have Smoochum returned to Brad’s side. However, Vitzo claims that Brad no longer wants Smoochum. The admission comes as a shock to the group, and Ash presses for more clarification. Brad emerges from his room and is thrilled to see Smoochum again. Smoochum leaps into its Trainer’s arms, but Vitzo is more concerned about Brad's public image and ushers everyone backstage.

Team Rocket uses their binoculars and watches Smoochum reunite with Brad. Jessie is charmed by Smoochum's adorable nature, though Meowth finds Jessie's behavior to be even scarier than when she is angry. Soon Brad leaves to get ready for his performance, and he leaves Smoochum in the group's care. Meanwhile, Team Rocket steal two [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|backstage guard's uniforms]], and they toss the actual guards in lockers. Vitzo approaches the pair and orders them to throw Smoochum and Ash's group out of the building. Team Rocket escorts the group to a stage and then catches them with a net, but Smoochum falls out of the net. The Rocket trio reveals their true identities and performs their {{motto}}. James and Meowth grab a hold of the two controlling counter-levers and begin to pull their netted catch up and down for the fun of it.

Brad returns to the green room, and he then accuses Vitzo of throwing out the group and Smoochum. He rushes off to search for his beloved Pokemon. Meanwhile, Jessie tries to convince Smoochum to get into a cage, but Smoochum doesn't want to. Meowth, playing with the drop cords on the stage, accidentally draws the curtains open, revealing themselves to all the audience. Jessie decides this is the perfect opportunity to fulfill her actress ambitions, but the audience demands to see Brad—who is still backstage being held up by his manager. Hearing his Smoochum's cry, Brad runs onstage to save it, but Team Rocket is ready to {{pkmn|battle}}. Jessie calls on {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, but he is too taken by the crowd’s attention so he is quickly recalled. Using {{TP|James|Weezing}}, James orders it to {{m|Tackle}} Brad, who easily evades it. Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} who uses {{m|Poison Sting}}, but Brad performs several backflips to evade it too. After evading another of Weezing's Tackles, Weezing slams into Jessie who releases Smoochum on accident. Brad catches Smoochum, and the crowd goes wild, but then is confused by Brad's affection to Smoochum.

Arbok's {{m|Headbutt}} misses and it makes Meowth drop the cords, resulting in Ash and his friends being freed from the net. Ash sends out Bayleef and she tosses Arbok to the ground with {{m|Vine Whip}}. James remains determined and has Weezing use {{m|Smokescreen}} to block everyone's view. Ash sends out {{AP|Noctowl}} to clear the air, and once done, Brad commands Smoochum to use {{m|Sweet Kiss}}, sending Team Rocket into a {{status|Confusion|daze}}. Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, sending Team Rocket blasting off once again. The crowd applause, but then Brad reveals that it wasn't an act, exciting them all. Brad declares that he and Smoochum have been partners for a long time, and as Vitzo cringes at the glaring silence, the fans cheer for them both. Vitzo is thrilled by Brad's new sensitive angle and declares himself a "genius", though Ash's group glare at him in sarcasm. Brad walks up the fleet of stairs to thank the group for the assistance. He offers to give Ash something, and Ash hopes for a new starring role, but the "gift" turns out to be one of Smoochum's kisses. Ash falls down the stairs trying to avoid the overbearing affection and Misty and Brock joke that a stuntman role would suit Ash perfectly.

Later, Ash, Misty, and Brock turn their attention to an advertising screen on the streets, where they watch Brad and Smoochum co-star in a new movie. Brock then notices a lot of the fans have [[Pokémon Doll|Smoochum dolls]] in their arms, and Ash remarks that Brad may be Smoochum's co-star from now on.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Smoochum}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP203.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Brad Van Darn]]
* [[Vitzo]]
* Brad's fangirls
* Townspeople
* Actors (fantasy)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP203.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Murkrow}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Smoochum}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Smoochum}} ([[Brad Van Darn|Brad]]'s)
* {{p|Charizard}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Houndoom}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* This episode's English title is a reference to the {{wp|Screen Actors Guild}}.
* This is the fourth episode in which {{AP|Pikachu}} imitates other characters in the {{pkmn|anime}}. Specifically, it imitates {{AP|Noctowl}}, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, {{AP|Cyndaquil}}, and {{AP|Totodile}} in this episode.
** The imitation of Wobbuffet makes this episode the first in which Pikachu mimics a Pokémon not belonging to {{Ash}} or {{an|Misty}}.
* [[Brad]]'s character may very well be based on real-life actor {{wp|Brad Pitt}}. Though no explicit evidence is given that implies this, they both started with nothing and are loved by their female fans. Pitt is also shown to have worked as a dishwasher.
* This episode uses music from ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.
* The line which Brad says at the end of the trailer that Ash and {{ashfr}} view near the beginning, "Let me take my life", is the same line spoken by {{OBP|Lugia|M02}} at the end of a Japanese trailer for ''The Power of One''.
* The Japanese title may come from the Japanese name for singer {{wp|Rod Stewart}}'s song, {{wp|Blondes Have More Fun}}, "Superstars Like Blondes".
* The {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} title may be a reference to the 2000 Polish comedy film ''{{wp|Boys Don't Cry (2000 film)|Boys Don't Cry}}''.

===Errors===
* When Brock slouches over, after the girls leave, half of his right arm is missing; and it looks as if his right hand is on his chest in a weird position.
* In the Polish dub, {{p|Smoochum}} is incorrectly referred to as a male.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|Тайната на кинозвездата|The secret of the movie star}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|迷唇娃迷死人，超級巨星喜歡神奇寶貝|Smoochum is Confusing, Superstar likes Pokémon}}
|cs={{tt|Hvězda stříbrného plátna|Star of the silver screen}}
|nl={{tt|De Zonde van de Filmacteur|The Guilt of the Screen Actor}}
|de={{tt|Die große Show|The big show}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Sacrés acteurs|Sacred actors}}
|he=נשיקה קטלנית{{tt|neshika katlanit|Deadly Kiss}}
|it={{tt|Una star dal cuore tenero|A good-hearted star}}
|pt_br={{tt|Um Beijo Doce Demais|A Kiss Too Sweet}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Culpa do Actor|The Actor's Guilt}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La imágen del actor!|The actor's image!}}
|es_eu={{tt|El superhéroe del cine|Cinema's super hero}}
|pl={{tt|Gwiazdorzy nie płaczą|Stars don't cry}}
|hi=हीरो का हिरा पोकेमोन! {{tt|''Hero ka Hira Pokemon!''|The Hero's Star Pokémon!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}

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EP170

2022-12-03T13:33:33Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP170 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=A Better Pill to Swallow |
title_ja=ツボツボＶＳマダツボミ |
title_ja_trans=Tsubotsubo VS Madatsubomi |
broadcast_jp=October 26, 2000 |
broadcast_us=October 13, 2001 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[Exciting Pokémon Relay|ポケモンはらはらリレー]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=武上純希 |
storyboard=岩崎太郎 |
director=岩崎太郎 |
art=福本勝 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP161-EP170 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|172}}
}}
'''A Better Pill to Swallow''' (Japanese: '''ツボツボＶＳマダツボミ''' ''{{tt|Tsubotsubo|Shuckle}} VS {{tt|Madatsubomi|Bellsprout}}'') is the 170th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 26, 2000 and in the United States on October 13, 2001.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Binging on too many burgers during lunch has given Ash a case of indigestion that stops him in his tracks. Unable to help their friend, Misty and Brock contemplate what to do until a miniature, seemingly magical, man shows up. He gives Ash two tablets and almost instantaneously cures Ash's aches! Curious about the cure, the gang head back to the small man's lab for a lesson in Pokémon medicine. Here they find out how this helpful fellow creates all kinds of useful potions with the aid of Shuckle and a speedy Pokémon named Spoopy!

==Plot==
En route to [[Ecruteak City]], {{Ash}} is afflicted with a stomachache, caused by some overeating earlier. With no medicine to treat it, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are greeted by [[Old Man Shuckle]], a pharmacist. The old man gives Ash some pills, which he takes, resulting in an explosion of purple gas from his mouth. {{an|Misty}} gets angry and yells at Old Man Shuckle when he tells her that the pills he gave Ash are Pokémon medicine. When Ash recovers, though, he reports that his stomachache is now gone, and Misty calms down. Old Man Shuckle explains that his medicine works on both humans and Pokémon, and {{an|Brock}} is excited to discover that he makes the medicine himself, quickly taking the old man up his offer to show him where the medicine is made.

Old Man Shuckle reveals his laboratory, packed with natural ingredients, but admits that there is a special secret to how his medicine is produced. He shows the group a storeroom, full of strange red containers with corks in them. Misty picks one up and is surprised to find that the containers are actually {{p|Shuckle}}. The old man explains that he fills the Shuckle shells with his ingredients until they turn into the [[Berry Juice|juices]] that form the basis of all of his medicines. Different ingredients and Shuckle produce different medicines, and he shows the group a picture of a rare {{Shiny|purple}} {{DL|List of Shiny Pokémon in the anime|Shuckle}}, which can produce a juice that would allow its user to tame any Pokémon. Brock is extremely taken by this notion and asks the old man for some of the juice. However, Old Man Shuckle says that tracking down a purple Shuckle isn't easy, although if he had help in finding it, he would be willing to share the juice. He introduces the group to Spoopy, a {{p|Bellsprout}} that checks the scent of Shuckle in order to see if the juice inside them is ready.

When out looking for Shuckle with Spoopy, Old Man Shuckle explains that only wild Shuckle can produce quality juice, and so instead of catching them, he simply takes them back to his laboratory, fills them with ingredients, and returns them to the wild for a year while the ingredients turn into juice. Spoopy then detects the Shuckle by scent, and they are returned to the laboratory. Despite Spoopy's help, finding the Shuckle is still an arduous process, and so Ash and friends agree to help. Nearby, {{TRT}} is listening in, excited at the prospect of a juice that would make any Pokémon obedient to them.

Ash, Brock, and Misty struggle to keep up with Spoopy as it checks Shuckle throughout the forest. Suddenly, Spoopy charges off, excited, and Brock gives chase, believing it has picked up the scent of the purple Shuckle. He fails to keep up with the quick-footed Bellsprout, however. Spoopy lifts up a rock and finds a purple Shuckle underneath it. Shortly afterwards, the group catches up, finding Spoopy and the purple Shuckle deep in conversation. Before they can reach them, though, Team Rocket descends from the trees and recites their {{motto}}. [[Jessie]] grabs the Shuckle, while [[James]]'s {{TP|James|Weezing}} uses a {{m|Smokescreen}} to cover their escape. When the smoke clears, Team Rocket has gone, but Spoopy still has the Shuckle's scent, and the group pursues them.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is out of breath and thirsty. Realizing they have the Shuckle juice, they decide that one of them should try it to check if it is safe. {{MTR}} finds himself volunteered to test it, and when it seems to have no adverse effects, Jessie and James drink it too. The three enjoy the taste and start to fight over the remaining supply.

Spoopy leads the group to a river, apparently a dead end. Suddenly, many Shuckle begin emerging from the bushes, all heading in the same direction. Old Man Shuckle arrives and concludes that somebody must have drunk the purple Shuckle juice, thus attracting the other Shuckle. Knowing that the Shuckle will lead them to Team Rocket, the group follows them. Meanwhile, Jessie and James are feeling a little lightheaded from drinking the juice. Meowth suddenly displays some very unexpected behavior, declaring his love to an astonished James.

Following the Shuckle, Old Man Shuckle says that drinking the undiluted purple Shuckle juice would cause a human to emit strong {{wp|pheromone}}s that would attract any nearby Pokémon for three days. This seems to be coming true for Team Rocket. While Meowth obsessively licks James's face, Jessie discovers an amorous Shuckle licking her hand. Soon, they realize they are surrounded by lovestruck Shuckle, and flee, directly into the path of Ash and friends. Brock tells them that Meowth and the Shuckle's behavior is a result of drinking the undiluted juice. Despite this Team Rocket refuses to hand over the purple Shuckle. Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} to battle, but both fall under the effect of the pheromones and pounce on her. James tries to help her by sending out {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, but it affectionately tries to eat him as usual. Team Rocket recalls their Pokémon and concedes defeat, but {{AP|Pikachu}} stops listening to Ash and approaches Jessie, lovestruck. Deciding that things have gone too far, Old Man Shuckle scatters some powder over the area, neutralizing the effects of the pheromones. Meowth and the Shuckle return to normal, although Jessie still has hold of both Pikachu and the purple Shuckle. The purple Shuckle emerges from its shell and licks Jessie's navel, causing her to fling it into the air in shock. Spoopy uses its {{m|Vine Whip}} to catch it. Jessie boasts that she still has Pikachu, although she soon discovers that Pikachu is no longer affected by the pheromones either, and Team Rocket is quickly sent blasting off.

Back at his laboratory, Old Man Shuckle thanks the group for helping him obtain more Shuckle juice than ever before. He presents Brock with some Pokémon-taming medicine, as promised, but Brock decides to decline. Having seen how the Shuckle flocked to Team Rocket in spite of their nature, he says he would prefer to tame Pokémon the normal way. The friends bid Old Man Shuckle goodbye and continue on their journey. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is hiding in the bushes from a swarm of amorous {{p|Beedrill}} and multiple {{p|Ursaring}}, noting that when the effects wear off after three days, they will probably attack.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Shuckle}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP170.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Old Man Shuckle]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP170.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Eevee}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Shuckle}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{P|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ([[Old Man Shuckle]]'s; Spoopy)
* {{p|Shuckle}} (multiple; one {{DL|List of alternately colored Pokémon in the anime|Shuckle|Shiny}})
* {{p|Beedrill}} (×8)
* {{p|Ursaring}} (×6)
* {{p|Machop}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Machoke}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Charmander}} (fantasy; photo)
* {{p|Squirtle}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Spearow}} (×5; fantasy)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (×3; fantasy)

==Trivia==
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* This episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the phrase "[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/bitter_pill_to_swallow a bitter pill to swallow]".
* The {{Shiny}} {{p|Shuckle}} in this episode is colored purple, and is referred to as such, even though Shiny Shuckle are actually blue. This is because Shuckle's Shiny color in the [[Generation II]] games appeared purplish.
* {{an|Brock}}'s line about how he is "a breeder, not a outfielder" is most likely a reference to the famous "[http://memory-alpha.wikia.com/wiki/I'm_a_doctor,_not_a... I'm a doctor, not a...]"-catchphrase used notably by McCoy in {{wp|Star Trek}}.

===Errors===
* In the English dub, when {{TRT}} is blasting off, {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}'s voice is heard, despite the fact that he was in his {{i|Poké Ball}}. In the original Japanese version, Team Rocket are talking alone instead.

===Dub edits===
* The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in {{pmin|India}} started it directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.

==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|По-доброто лекарство|The better medicine}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|壺壺對抗喇叭芽|Shuckle vs. Bellsprout}}
|cs={{tt|Kouzelný nápoj|Magical drink}}
|nl={{tt|Een Betere Pil|A Better Pill}}
|de={{tt|Geheime Medizin|Secret medicine}}
|fi={{tt|Äkkiä lempeä karkuun|Quickly away from love}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le remède miracle|The miracle remedy}}
|he=תרופת הקסם{{tt|trufat hakesem|The magic potion}}
|it={{tt|Come domare un Pokémon|How to tame a Pokémon}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Remédio Bombástico|The Bombastic Medicine}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Um Remédio Mais Fácil de Engolir|An Easier Pill to Swallow}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El elixir del amor!|The love elixir!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Una píldora más fácil de tragar|An easier to swallow pill}}
|sv={{tt|Gammelgubben Shuckle|The Old Man Shuckle}}
|pl={{tt|Lekarstwo na oswojenie|The medicine for taming}}
|hi=पोकेमोन की दवा {{tt|''Pokemon ki dava''|Medicine of Pokémon}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}
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EP197

2022-12-03T13:32:34Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP197 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=The Art of Pokémon |
title_ja=ドーブルのきせき！！あさひのなかでかがやいて！ |
title_ja_trans=The Miracle of Doble!! Shining in the Morning Sun! |
broadcast_jp=May 10, 2001 |
broadcast_us=April 6, 2002 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] (Whiteberry) |
ja_ed=[[Face Forward Team Rocket!|前向きロケット団！]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=首藤剛志 |
storyboard=平田智浩 |
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art=桜井木ノ実 |
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'''The Art of Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''ドーブルのきせき！！あさひのなかでかがやいて！''' ''The Miracle of {{tt|Doble|Smeargle}}!! Shining in the Morning Sun!'') is the 197th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 10, 2001 and in the United States on April 6, 2002.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As our heroes enter the historic city of Whitestone, they notice it appears to be made of marble! Brock's guide book explains this phenomena. Generation after generation in Whitestone has painted all of the buildings white. After so many years, the layers have given the impression the city is made of marble. Just as the gang enters the city, they notice a band of Smeargle running amok, painting every bare wall in site with their tails. Dexter quickly explains these Pokémon express themselves by painting and the color in their tail depends upon the Pokémon's mood. Just then, the townsfolk appear in an angry mob, demanding the Smeargle stop this graffiti. Before the scene gets out of control, a famous artist appears to claim the Smeargle. All are astonished to find out this world famous abstract artist uses Smeargle to create his masterpieces. He begs the townspeople to allow the Smeargle to express themselves. Apparently, the Smeargle have been through a creative dry-spell and he hopes they will find a way to create beautiful artwork once again. Will the artist, Smeargle and townspeople find a way to live in harmony?

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} enter the historic city of [[Whitestone]], they notice it appears to be made of marble. {{an|Brock}}'s guide book explains this phenomena. Generation after generation in Whitestone has painted all of the buildings white. After so many years, the layers have given the impression the city is made of marble.

Just as the gang enters the city, they notice a band of {{p|Smeargle}} running amok, painting every bare wall in site with their tails. Ash stated he thought the Pokémon were Smeargle, before confirming this with the Pokedex. [[Pokédex|Dexter]] quickly explains these Pokémon express themselves by painting and the color in their tail depends upon the Pokémon's mood. Just then, the townsfolk appear in an angry mob, demanding the Smeargle stop this graffiti. Before the scene gets out of control, a famous artist appears to claim the three Smeargle. The man gives the townsfolk a blank check from the First Johto Bank to cover any costs of repair. A TV reporter enters and asks the old man if he is Jack Pollockson, and he confirms it. With more questions, Pollockson reveals his paintbrushes are the trio of Smeargle. The three go on to paint some of the townsfolk, including Ash and friends, and buildings in red, yellow and blue lines. Pollockson examines the Smeargle's latest creation and says he is unsatisfied and that it has been a long time since they have painted anything of quality.

Pollockson invites Ash and friends over for a lunch in his studio just outside of town, and also rejects the interviewer's request for filming inside. The reporter concedes, and agrees that to truly experience a piece of art a person has to see it in person, pictures won't do them justice.

After the trio have a bath they enter a room within Pollockson's mansion, where he explains that Smeargle's paintings are inspired by their moods. Pollockson shows the group some of the Smeargle's latest work, which he has begun turning into a collage to attempt to salvage anything. The group move on to Pollockson's private gallery, and suddenly the TV reporter and cameraman appear, stating they won't be filming anything and are aware that they are technically trespassing. Suddenly {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} appears, and the rest of the Team Rocket Trio are crouching down staring at a painting crying before launching into their classic motto. Jessie states the painting reminds her of her lonely past. Meowth reminds Jessie and James that if they try to sell valuable pieces of art like Pollockson's, the authorities will be on to them. James pulls out a camera and the group resort to taking pictures of the works instead. Jack tells Ash to let the Team Rocket Trio go, stating he is relieved the originals will be safe.

Night falls and Team Rocket are outside with their balloon in the background, and a photocopier printing out their photos. The group come to the realization that they could just make their own original pieces and set their sights on stealing the Smeargle instead. Sitting on a balcony Jack reveals he once had plans to travel and become on a Pokémon Master, though upon seeing the Smeargle he thought he could do well as an artist. He reveals that in his old age he can no longer see the subtle differences in color like he use to. Jack reminisces about a morning 50 years ago where he saw a magnificent sunrise paint the landscape thousands of colors. Suddenly a net drapes and snatches the trio of Smeargle, it is revealed to be Team Rocket. One of the Smeargle decides to start leaving a trail, and begins dripping yellow paint.

Jessie and James land the Team Rocket balloon and present the Smeargle with art supplies including canvasses and paper. With Meowth's threat the trio begin painting in a hurry. Pollockson, Ash, and his friends suddenly interrupt Team Rocket's get-rich-quick scheme. Jessie first sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, Ash sending out {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}}. Pollockson notices the sunrise, calling over his Smeargle. The Smeargle run over and Ash and friends abandon the battle, leaving Team Rocket surprised.

Ash and his friends watch on as the Smeargle directed by Pollockson begin painting on a building in Whitestone. The townsfolk open their shutters and doors to the sight of the sunrise over the mountains and lake. Suddenly, rain washes the painting directly off the walls. Jack is not disappointed, instead he said the exercise has given both him and the Smeargle inspiration for the next piece. Ash and his friends are seen leaving towards Olivine City. Meanwhile, Team Rocket are in the sky, Jessie's idea to collage the Smeargle paintings is interrupted when Wobbuffet sends the pieces flying through the air.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Smeargle}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP197.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Jack Pollockson]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP197.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Beedrill}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Smeargle}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Smeargle}} ([[Jack Pollockson|Jack]]'s; ×3)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
* {{Ash}} seems to know what a {{p|Smeargle}} is, even though it is a [[Generation II]] Pokémon.
* {{TRT}} doesn't blast off in this episode.
* [[James]] refers to several renowned real-world artists during the episode: {{wp|Pablo Picasso}}, {{wp|Rembrandt}}, {{wp|Auguste Rodin}}, and {{wp|Andy Warhol}}. He refers to Rodin as "that Japanese monster {{wp|Rodan}}", confusing the artist with a monster from the {{wp|Godzilla (franchise)|''Godzilla'' franchise}}.
* [[Jack Pollockson|Jack]]'s Smeargle's tails are red, blue, and yellow. In the games, normal Smeargle only have green tails, while their {{Shiny}} variants only have red tails. No other colors have ever been seen.
* The reporter in this episode resembles the announcer from ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]''.
* A woman who appeared in this episode has a [[Anime character recycling|strong resemblance]] to [[Mrs. Otter]], a [[character of the day]] who would appear in [[AG090|a later episode]].
* The tradition to paint the exterior of buildings white resembles the {{wp|Jerusalem stone#History|zoning laws in Jerusalem requiring all buildings to be faced with Jerusalem stone}}.
* In the ending scene, {{MTR}} says "{{tt|Art is an explosion|Geijutsu no bakuhatsu nya}}!", which is the same phrase which the famous Japanese painter {{wp|Tarō Okomoto}} said.

===Errors===
[[File:EP197 Error.png|thumb|200px|Jessie's missing glove]]
* When [[Jessie]] is holding the artbook, her gloves disappear.
* When the interviewer is asking if he can come with Jack, his face isn't painted. In the next scene, it is.
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment says that {{p|Beedrill}} is the evolved form of {{p|Weedle}}, which is actually {{p|Kakuna}}; Beedrill is the final evolution of Weedle.
* When Jack commands the Smeargle to stop painting the town, his eyes are missing.

===Dub edits===
* The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in {{pmin|India}} started it directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.

==In other languages==
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EP184

2022-12-03T13:31:54Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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epcode=EP184 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=All That Glitters! |
title_ja=ヤミカラス！うばわれたバッジ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Yamikarasu! The Stolen Badges!! |
broadcast_jp=February 8, 2001 |
broadcast_us=December 15, 2001 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[To My Best Friend|ぼくのベストフレンドへ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=藤田伸三 |
storyboard=門智昭 |
director=松本マサユキ |
art=門智昭 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP181-EP190 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|189}}
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'''All That Glitters!''' (Japanese: '''ヤミカラス！うばわれたバッジ！！''' ''{{tt|Yamikarasu|Murkrow}}! The Stolen Badges!!'') is the 184th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on February 8, 2001 and in the United States on December 15, 2001.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On their way to Olivine City, Brock and Misty break for lunch while Ash polishes his Johto League badges. As he shines each one, he sets them on the tree stump in front of him. Three Murkrow emerge from a nearby bush and perform a synchronized song and dance for our heroes. Delighted by the impromptu entertainment, the gang is shocked when the Murkrow grab Ash's badges and fly away. Will Ash be able to track down the Murkrow and reclaim his badges or will the Murkrow prove too adroit for Ash?

==Plot==
{{Ash}} polishes his [[Badge]]s as he and {{an|Misty}} wait for {{an|Brock}} to finish cooking. {{AP|Pikachu}} sees what appears to feather dusters in the bushes, and this soon catches everyone's attention. {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} goes towards the bushes and three {{p|Murkrow}} emerge. Ash looks them up on his [[Pokédex]]. The Murkrow distract the group by dancing and singing, and then steal Ash's Badges before flying up onto a branch. Ash sends out {{AP|Noctowl}}, who knocks the Murkrow out of the tree. Ash runs towards the Murkrow, but the Murkrow fight back by kicking mud into Ash's face, and then fly off. Noctowl follows them, but the Murkrow all attack at once and [[Fainting|knocks it out]]. Brock uses his {{TP|Brock|Golbat}}'s {{m|Supersonic}} to track the Murkrow, and it soon locates the thieving trio. Brock notices that the Murkrow are shining the Badges at the sun, and suggests they simply like them because of their shiny nature. In any case, Ash goes over asks them for the Badges, but they fly off. Golbat tries to follow, but it gets knocked out. Pikachu knocks out the Murkrow all at once with a {{m|Thunder Shock}}, causing them to fall to the ground. Ash and Pikachu move to get the Badges back, but Pikachu is snatched by {{TRT}}'s claw.

As Team Rocket begins to float away in their balloon, the Murkrow perch inside it. Unable to get [[Jessie]]'s earring and {{MTR}}'s golden kobana, one of the Murkrow pops the balloon. Team Rocket plummets to the ground, and a caged Pikachu lands near Ash. Team Rocket emerge from the crash unscathed. [[James]] then reaches into his pockets and soon sees the Murkrow with several of his prized bottle caps. He is furious and demands that his bottle caps be returned. James rushes forward, only to trip on a tree root and be laughed at by the Murkrow. Ash releases Pikachu from his cage, and soon chases after the Murkrow, and James follows suit. The Murkrow land on a cliff ledge, thinking they are safe from being caught. James, however, rushes onto the scene with a bazooka and shoots a net at them. Unfortunately, when Team Rocket tug on the rope connected to the net, they pull a large boulder instead. The large weight difference flings Team Rocket away.

Ash remains set on getting back his Fog Badge because of the work he and his Pokémon put into obtaining them. He uses his {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s {{m|Vine Whip}} to climb up to the Murkrow. He soon spots the Murkrow gazing at their glittering finds and decides a sneak attack will be the best approach. Ash manages to crawl over and grab back his Fog Badge. In his excitement he shouts, and the Murkrow immediately go on the attack and knock him down the hill. The group come up with another, Misty and Ash will distract the Murkrow with shiny objects while Brock and {{TP|Brock|Pineco}} retrieve the stolen Badges. The plan is successful until Togepi accidentally blows their cover. Ash has another plan and sends in Noctowl. Noctowl flies in and {{wp|Apparent death|plays dead}}, causing the Murkrow to let their guard down, and Noctowl snatches the {{badge|Fog}}.

Noctowl starts to fly away, with the Murkrow close behind, when a sudden gust blows all of the Pokémon to the ground. It turns out to be Team Rocket in their latest mecha, [[Team Rocket's mechas|the Mega Murkrow Mark 5]]. They use their machine's vacuum to suck up all of the shiny objects that the Murkrow collected. As the Murkrow are about to be caught, Ash blocks the vacuum air and saves the trio. Team Rocket are about to strike the Murkrow with their mecha's beak, but Noctowl knocks the machine backwards. The Rocket trio decide to gran Pikachu, and snatch him with a giant claw from their mecha’s mouth. James finally locates his missing bottle caps, so Jessie and Meowth decide to change tact and whip up a strong wind to blow the twerps away. Noctowl flies into action, and it then teams up with the Murkrow trio and together they fly in different directs to confuse Team Rocket. The tactic leads the machine’s legs to short-circuit, allowing the {{t|Flying}} Pokémon to retrieve Pikachu. On Noctowl's back, Pikachu delivers a {{m|Thunderbolt}} which sends Team Rocket blasting off again. Ash gets back his missing Fog Badge and thanks the Murkrow for their help. With that, Ash and {{ashfr}} are off for more adventures.

==Major events==

{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Murkrow}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP184.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP184.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Bellossom}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Murkrow}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}; flashback)
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}}; flashback)
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{OP|Brock|Golbat}})
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{OP|Brock|Pineco}})
* {{p|Pidgeot}} ([[Falkner]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Bugsy|Scyther}}; flashback)
* {{p|Miltank}} ({{OP|Whitney|Miltank}}; flashback)
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Morty|Gengar}}; flashback)
* {{p|Murkrow}} (×3)

==Trivia==
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the phrase "''All that glitters is not gold''", which is also used by the English dub title of ''[[AG173|All That Glitters is Not Golden!]]''.
* This is the first episode to use music from ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. However, the background music is replaced in the dub.

===Errors===
* In the English dub, when {{Ash}} is talking about all the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that helped him earn his [[Johto League]] [[Badge]]s, he mentions {{p|Pidgeotto}} while actually showing a {{p|Pidgeot}}) and {{p|Scyther}}. The Pokémon are shown belonging to [[Falkner]] and [[Bugsy]], respectively, and not to Ash (who, in fact, never even owned a Scyther).

===Dub edits===
* The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in {{pmin|India}} started the episode directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.

==In other languages==
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EP212

2022-12-03T13:30:22Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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epcode=EP212 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Takin' It on the Chinchou |
title_ja=たびだてうみへ！チョンチーぎょうれつ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Set Out to the Sea! Line of Chonchie!! |
broadcast_jp=August 23, 2001 |
broadcast_us=September 28, 2002 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] (Whiteberry) |
ja_ed=[[Face Forward Team Rocket!|前向きロケット団！]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=園田英樹 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
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'''Takin' It on the Chinchou''' (Japanese: '''たびだてうみへ！チョンチーぎょうれつ！！''' ''Set Out to the Sea! Line of {{tt|Chonchie|Chinchou}}!!''), is the 212th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 23, 2001 and in the United States on September 28, 2002.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On their way to the Whirl Cup competition, Ash and friends are fortunate enough to pass a small mountain village just as an annual Chinchou migration is about to occur. Long ago seismological forces had combined to lift the mountain out of the depths of the sea, bringing along with it the undersea nesting ground of these Chinchou. Guided by instinct, these sea Pokémon continue to lay eggs there even though the land is now above water. Ash and friends join a father and son appointed this year by the village to protect the Chinchou on their journey—and it's a good thing these Pokémon Trainers were along because it turns out Team Rocket has designs on the migrating Chinchou as well.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are riding a cable car to what they think is [[Bluefinland]], where they want to take a ferry to [[Yellow Rock Isle]]. The overhead announcement reveals that the cable car is actually stopping at another town called [[Blue Lagoon]]. {{an|Brock}} states that if they miss the next ferry, they'll have to wait another three days for another one, but Ash assures his friends that he'll think of a solution. Suddenly, a {{p|Chinchou}} appears in front of them, and a curious Ash pulls out [[Pokédex|Dexter]] for extra information. {{an|Misty}} is instantly keen to add a new Water Pokémon to her team and tosses a {{i|Poké Ball}} at it, but the Poké Ball bounces off the Chinchou. A boy's voice is heard, yelling the name "Bright"; the boy gets to the Chinchou, but it hops away. Ash goes around and cuts the Chinchou off, but it ends up using {{m|Spark}} on Ash. The boy demand Chinchou apologize, but Ash admits that he shouldn't have grabbed one of its antennae. The boy introduces himself as [[Dayton]] and is thrilled to meet the group of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s. Ash informs him that they are hoping to reach Bluefinland, and Dayton replies that he is going there for the [[Parade of the Chinchou]]. Ash is pleasantly surprised and asks if Bright will be leading them there, only to receive a powerful Spark attack in return. {{TRT}}, spies on the group, and [[Jessie]] is keen to steal the Chinchou for herself.

Ash gives {{an|Professor Oak}} a call from Blue Lagoon's [[Pokémon Center]]. He asks the Professor why the Chinchou, a sea dwelling Pokémon, is up in the mountains. Oak explains that the [[Whirl Islands]] were once part of the seafloor, but geological forces led them to rise out of the sea as the islands of today. He reveals that the Blue Lagoon is an ancient breeding ground for the Chinchou, and that every year the Chinchou make their way up the mountain to lay their {{pkmn|Egg}}s and later return to the ocean. Dayton says that the Parade of the Chinchou is a festival that commemorates the Chinchou's return to the ocean. He then informs the group that he and [[Daizō|his father]] will be leading this year's parade. Dayton later asks his father if Ash and his friends can join the parade. Daizō happily agrees to have the extra help.

The Parade of the Chinchou soon begins. Daizō‎‎ blows on a whistle and the lake begins to glow, with the glow getting closer and closer. The gathered crowd wait anxiously and beating drums make for a festive atmosphere. Bright flashes its antennae at the lagoon and the other Chinchou emerge from the waters to begin their procession to the ocean. Dayton and Bright take the front, while Daizō will manage the Chinchou from behind. The Blue Lagoon crowd waves to the migrating Chinchou and splashes them with water to keep them from drying out. The procession suddenly stops at a rope bridge, but with some encouragement the Chinchou make the crossing. Ash, Dayton and some of the Chinchou reach the other side and notice a tall watch tower ahead. Team Rocket reveal themselves and perform their {{motto}}. {{MTR}} gets out a device and presses the button on it, but nothing happens. {{an|Brock}}, Misty, Daizō,‎ and half of the Chinchou seize this opportunity to run across back to the other side just as Meowth finally fires a missile. The missile drapes its net over the entire bridge and pulls it out of the ground. The overwhelming weight leads the missile and the bridge to plummet into the river below. Team Rocket are set on catching the Chinchou, but Bright delivers a paralyzing {{m|Thunder Wave}} and Pikachu blasts the trio off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

Seeing that there is no way to get across the river, the two parties decide to split up. After a while, Bright gets tired and stops, as do all of the other Chinchou. Dayton suggests that they should get some water; Ash sends out Totodile and orders it to use {{m|Water Gun}} as a rain effect. It energizes all of the Chinchou, after which they come across a mountain pass as the night passes on. Dayton steps on a loose rock and falls into the valley below. Sometime later, Dayton wakes up at the bottom, feeling lost as there is no other way back up. His leg appears bruised, and the sudden rainfall makes for a miserable wait for help. Ash searches for Dayton, but Bright senses something and makes its way down a path into the valley. Dayton starts to hear Bright and sees the light they produce, whereupon he meets up with Ash.

They walk through the forest again. Despite the dense morning fog, they finally arrive at the beach, where Brock, Misty, and the others are already there. The Chinchou start to run towards each other, but as soon as they meet up, they get caught in a pitfall. When the dust clears, it is revealed that Team Rocket is in their balloon, and has caught the Chinchou. [[James]] sends out {{TP|James|Weezing}} and it uses {{m|Smokescreen}}, creating a thick cover for their escape. Pikachu tries using {{m|Thunder Shock}} but misses. Dayton calls for Bright to shine its light so they can see them. The Chinchou start to glow and the light seeps through the smoke. Ash sends out {{AP|Bayleef}} and Totodile. Totodile makes a hole in the smoke with Water Gun, followed by Bayleef using {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut the cages, but to no avail. Dayton then yells to the Chinchou to use Thunder Wave; this succeeds in breaking the cage, and the Chinchou land in the ocean. Pikachu follows up with a Thunderbolt, and Chinchou add an amplified Spark to the attack, sending Team Rocket blasting off.

Bright returns to Dayton at the shore, not wanting to leave just yet. Dayton tells Bright he will be alright, just as a wave sweeps up Bright. Dayton wishes his friend all the best as the Chinchou's reflected yellow glow fades into the distance. Meanwhile, Team Rocket float in the ocean, waiting for something to help them. They see a bunch of yellowish bulbs and think a rescue has come. When they jump on them, the Chinchou shocks them again. Later, Ash and his friends arrive in Bluefinland. The group catches a ferry to Yellow Rock Isle, saying their goodbyes to Dayton and Daizō‎ while doing so. At the last minute, on a wave barrier, a lone {{p|Corsola}} sits. Misty almost dives towards it, but Ash and Brock restrain her from jumping off.

==Major events==
* {{an|Misty}} tries to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Chinchou}}, but fails due to it already having a {{pkmn|Trainer}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Chinchou}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP212.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Dayton]]
* [[Daizō‎]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP212.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Smoochum}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Chinchou}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Chinchou}} ([[Dayton]]'s; Bright; released)
* {{p|Chinchou}} (multiple)
* {{p|Corsola}}

==Trivia==
* The English title of this episode is a pun of the phrase "''Taking it on the chin''".
* The costumes that {{TRT}} are wearing at the beginning of the episode are the same costumes that they wore in the episode ''[[EP123|Spinarak Attack]]'', when they were pretending to be [[The Black Arachnid]].
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' and ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' can be heard in this episode.
* {{an|Misty}} narrates the preview for the [[EP213|next episode]].

===Errors===
* {{MTR}} breaks the launcher control for Team Rocket's "capture missile" in half while trying to make it launch, but after the rocket has taken off, the controller is once again whole and undamaged. However, this may simply be an example of [[anime physics]].
* [[Daizō]] calls his son "Payton" instead of [[Dayton]] once.
* {{Ash}} pluralizes {{p|Chinchou}} as "Chinchous". However, names of Pokémon are never pluralized with an S, so the correct term would simply be "Chinchou".
* When {{AP|Pikachu}} tries to attack Team Rocket through the {{m|Smokescreen}}, Jessie says Pikachu's {{m|Thunder}} won't work. However, he is using {{m|Thunder Shock}} instead.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
|bg={{tt|Среща с Чинчоу|Encounter with Chinchou}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|向大海出發吧，燈籠魚大遊行|Set out towards the high seas, Chinchou's big parade}}
|nl={{tt|De Trek Van De Chinchou!|The migration of the Chinchou!}}
|de={{tt|Die große Lampi-Parade|The big Chinchou parade}}
|fr_eu={{tt|La parade|The parade}}
|he=תהלוכת הצ'ינצ'ואים {{tt|''Tahalukhat ha'Chinchouim''|The Chinchou(s) parade}}
|hi=Chinchou हमे याद रखना {{tt|''Chinchou, hame yaad rakhna''|Don't forget us, Chinchou/Be sure to remember us, Chinchou}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|it={{tt|La parata|The parade}}
|pl={{tt|Prowadź nas, Chinchou|Lead us, Chinchou}}
|pt_br={{tt|Uma Parada Eletrizante|An electrifying parade}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Um Desfile Electrizante|An electrifying parade}}
|es_eu={{tt|Acompañando a los Chinchou|Traveling with the Chinchou}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El desfile de los Chinchou!|The Chinchou parade!}}
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EP166

2022-12-03T13:26:07Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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epcode=EP166 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Two Hits and a Miss |
title_ja=カポエラーＶＳフシギダネ！かくとうたいけつ！！ |
title_ja_trans=Kapoerer VS Fushigidane! Hand to Hand Showdown!! |
broadcast_jp=September 28, 2000 |
broadcast_us=September 15, 2001 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[Exciting Pokémon Relay|ポケモンはらはらリレー]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboard=椎名ひさし |
director=岩崎太郎 |
art=はしもとかつみ |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP161-EP170 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|168}}
}}
'''Two Hits and a Miss''' (Japanese: '''カポエラーＶＳフシギダネ！かくとうたいけつ！！''' ''{{tt|Kapoerer|Hitmontop}} VS {{tt|Fushigidane|Bulbasaur}}! Hand to Hand Showdown!!'') is the 166th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 28, 2000 and in the United States on September 15, 2001.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On the way to Ecruteak, a renegade Tauros dashes past our heroes. Seeing an old man in Tauros's path, Ash and Bulbasaur battle the break-away beast. The old man is impressed with Ash's skill and asks him to come to his dojo. Ash quickly realizes the old man is looking for a new Shihan (master teacher) to take over, but the old man's granddaughter believes she will inherit the dojo, even though her method of training has more to do with fitness than fighting. Who will be selected as Shihan?

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter a panicking {{pkmn|Trainer}} who has lost control of his Pokémon. The rampaging {{p|Tauros}} charges towards an unsuspecting old man. Before the old man can call on his Pokémon, Ash intervenes and tries to stop Tauros with his {{AP|Bulbasaur}}. The man watches intently as Bulbasaur uses {{m|Vine Whip}} to stop Tauros in his tracks, then it puts Tauros to {{status|asleep|sleep}} with a follow up with a {{m|Sleep Powder}}. {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Brock}} and Tauros's Trainer joins them. The Trainer thanks Ash for his assistance and recalls his Pokémon. The old man congratulates Ash on training his Bulbasaur very well and escorts them over to an urgent task that needs to be handled.

The elderly man introduces himself as {{OBP|Kenzo|EP166}} and he points the group to his fighting dojo where he is the current {{wp|Shihan}}. As they approach the dojo, the gang hears voices from the inside. They ask what is going on, and Kenzo replies that it's his granddaughter's stupid idea of training through dancing. After the door opens, Ash sees a {{p|Hitmontop}} dancing and checks him on his [[Pokédex]]. After the training is over, Kenzo's granddaughter [[Chigusa]] presents herself, and Kenzo informs her that Ash will be the new Shihan. Ash reacts surprised while Chigusa is angered and she retorts that she must be the new Shihan. Kenzo refuses to pass the title on to Chigusa because he considers her training strategy to not be due to serious, and he claims that she is teaching ballet than fighting. Ash then tries to settle the argument, while Chigusa challenges Ash to a {{pkmn|battle}} which will the decide the future Shihan. Ash replies he doesn't want to be a Shihan and he even doesn't have a {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon to battle, but Kenzo intervenes saying he should use Bulbasaur.

As Ash refuses again, an outsider named [[Shiro]], also known as the "Dojo Destroyer", appears at the entryway and challenges the current Shihan to a match. He declares his intentions, to earn enough respect to open his own dojo after already defeating 11 dojos. Kenzo accepts his challenge, while from the rooftop {{TRT}} spies on them, planing to steal Chigusa's Hitmontop. Next, the battle is up. Shiro sends {{p|Hitmonlee}} and Kenzo calls out his {{p|Machoke}}, but as it gets out of its Poké Ball both Kenzo and Machoke experience backaches. Chigusa offers to take her grandfather's place, and with the risk of losing their dojo's plaque, Kenzo agrees to the substitution. Brock takes his position as the referee and the battle restarts.

The battle begins with Hitmonlee blocking all Hitmontop's {{m|Rolling Kick}} attacks. Hitmontop then launches a {{m|Rapid Spin}} attempting to use {{m|Triple Kick}}, but Shiro predicts every hit, ordering Himonlee to dodge. Next, Hitmonlee hits his opponent with {{m|Double Kick}} followed by a {{m|Jump Kick}} and a {{m|Hi Jump Kick}}. As Shiro prepares to end the match, Team Rocket shows up releasing smoke onto the field. After the smoke clears, the two Fighting Pokémon are being caught in a net while Team Rocket recites their {{motto}} in {{wp|Ninja#Outerwear|ninja outfits}}.

As they are dragged into the [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]], Ash sends Bulbasaur to use {{m|Razor Leaf}} on the net, therefore releasing the Pokémon. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] reply by sending {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Victreebel}} respectively. Arbok uses {{m|Poison Sting}}, but Hitmonlee dodges the attack attempting to use Hi Jump Kick. Victreebel counters with {{m|Sleep Powder}} putting Hitmonlee to sleep. {{AP|Pikachu}} and Bulbasaur quickly dispose of Arbok and Victreebel, then Bulbasaur's Razor Leaf slices the balloon, which sends Team Rocket blasting off.

Afterwards, Shiro suggests that he and Chigusa should battle tomorrow as both their Pokémon are fatigued due to the intense activity they encountered. The day turns to night and the scene moves to the inside of the dojo where Chigusa expresses feels confident that she'll win the challenge. Kenzo informs her of possible failure if she continues to battle the same way she did today. Then he turns to Ash for assistance, and he agrees to help train Chigusa. To help Chigusa prepare, Ash has his Bulbasaur compete in a practice battle against Hitmontop. Chigusa orders the first attacks, but Bulbasaur evades the onslaught. Then Hitmontop launches into a Rapid Spin and attempts to use Triple Kick, but Ash predicts every hit, ordering Bulbasaur to dodge the attacks. After all the successful dodging, Bulbasaur uses its vines to spin Hitmontop out of control, wrap him and then using {{m|Tackle}} to knock him out. Kenzo declares Ash the winner, and he proceeds to inform his granddaughter of the flaws in her style of battling. Chigusa realizes the mistakes she made and she apologizes to Hitmontop for her focus on how his attacks looked. Hitmontop reassures Chigusa, and the pair set their sights on becoming a stronger team and they proceed to train with Ash and Bulbasaur again.

The next day arrives, and Chigusa's match against Shiro takes place again. Hitmonlee proceeds to use Rolling Kick, but this time Chigusa predicts his attacks and orders Hitmontop to dodge them. Next Hitmonlee uses Double Kick but Hitmontop manages to block his attack. Then, he attempts to use Hi Jump Kick but misses while Hitmontop launches into an improvised upright Rapid Spin attempting to use Triple Kick again. While he misses two times, Hitmontop manages to knock Hitmonlee with a third hit. Chigusa is declared the winner, and she is overjoyed with the result. Shiro is gracious in his defeat and bows to Kenzo as a sign of respect.

Suddenly, Team Rocket makes another unwelcome appearance, this time they show up with a boxing Meowth machine. One of the mecha's hands extends to grab Hitmontop, but Bulbasaur cuts it with Razor Leaf. Then the other hand proceeds to grab Bulbasaur, but Hitmontop kicks the flying glove away with Rapid Spin which sends it back to the machine. Then Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} to blast Team Rocket off, destroying the machine as well.

As the sun sets, Ash, Misty, and Brock are saying their goodbyes and heading on their paths once again. Chigusa apologizes to Ash for causing so much trouble, but Ash laughs it off and admits that he enjoyed his time. She then turns her attention to her grandfather and admits that she has a lot to learn. Kenzo declares that he is too old to continue training, but at Chigusa's insistence, he agrees to teach her to become the dojo's next Shihan. Misty is thrilled for Chigusa, as she and friends make a final bow before continuing on their way towards [[Ecruteak City]].

==Major events==

{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Hitmontop}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP166.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{OBP|Kenzo|EP166}}
* [[Chigusa]]
* [[Shiro]]
* Tauros's {{pkmn|Trainer}}
* Dojo Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP166.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Slowking}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Hitmontop}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Hitmontop}} ([[Chigusa]]'s)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} ([[Shiro]]'s)
* {{p|Machoke}} ({{OBP|Kenzo|EP166}}'s)
* {{p|Mankey}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Primeape}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Machop}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Chigusa]]'s graceful fighting skills are more in line with those of a [[Pokémon Coordinator]]; a concept that had not been introduced to the franchise when this episode was produced.
* This episode was partially adapted into the book [[Winner Takes All]].

===Errors===
* At one point, Chigusa says, "Hitmonlee and I are going to destroy Shiro", when, in actuality, she owns a Hitmontop.
* In the first battle between Hitmontop and Hitmonlee, Shiro incorrectly refers to Hitmonlee's {{m|High Jump Kick}} as "Hi Jump Attack".
** In the {{pmin|Brazil}}ian [[dub]], this "Hi Jump Attack" is somehow translated to ''Chute do Canhão'' (literally "Cannon Kick").
* When Kenzo is explaining Chigusa the weakness of Hitmontop's spinning, Hitmontop is standing in front of Chigusa, but, in a later scene, it is suddenly behind her without having moved a single step.
* In one scene when the battle resumes, one of Misty's shoes is colored green.
* In the Brazilian dub, High Jump Kick and {{m|Jump Kick}} are referred to by the same name: ''Chute Salto''.

===Dub edits===
* In the original version, when Kenzo says he is the Shihan of the Dojo, Ash thinks a Shihan is a new-type Pokémon. In the dub, he thinks it is a Chinese restaurant dish.
* The original airing of this episode on Hungama TV in {{pmin|India}} started the episode directly from the title card, skipping the part of the episode that comes before it.

==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|Две попадения и един пропуск|Two hits and one miss}}
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|cs={{tt|Škola bojových pokémonů|The school of fighting Pokémon}}
|nl={{tt|Twee Treffers en een Misser|Two Hits and a Miss}}
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|it={{tt|I lottatori!|The fighters!}}
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|pl={{tt|Szkoła Dojo|Dojo school}}
|hi=कौन बनेगा डोजो डोजो का शिहान? {{tt|''Kaun banega dojo ka Shihan?''|Who will become the Shinhan of the Dojo?}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
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EP262

2022-12-03T13:24:18Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP262 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=You're a Star, Larvitar! |
title_ja=ヨーギラスがんばる！ |
title_ja_trans=Yogiras Does Its Best! |
broadcast_jp=August 22, 2002 |
broadcast_us=September 6, 2003 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Ready Go!]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokettari Monsutari|ポケッターリ・モンスターリ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=藤田伸三 |
storyboard=よこた和 |
director=秦義人 |
art=福本勝 |
morecredits=no |
epstaffpage=EP261-EP270 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|267}}
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'''You're a Star, Larvitar!''' (Japanese: '''ヨーギラスがんばる！''' ''{{tt|Yogiras|Larvitar}} Does Its Best!'') is the 262nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 22, 2002 and in the United States on September 6, 2003.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and friends report back to Professor Elm as they reach the base of Mount Silver, where they hope to return their Larvitar to its birthplace. On their way up the mountain, Ash faces a young trainer in Pokémon battle, pitting his Cyndaquil against the trainer's Magby. This Magby—the pre-evolved form of Magmar—is much stronger that Ash unexpected, and Ash suffers a defeat. Ash makes it up in a subsequent battle, when his Cyndaquil defeats a Quilava—the evolved form of Cyndaquil. Following a few steps behind, Jessie and James note all of the trainers and their rare and valuable Pokémon preparing to battle in the Johto Championship to be held on this mountain. Setting aside their usual plans for capturing Pikachu—and their usual hot-air mode of transport—they capture Larvitar and as many other Pokémon as they can muster and drive off with them in a specially made truck. Only Ash and friends stand a chance of rescuing the Pokémon they hold dear.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have reached the base of [[Mt. Silver]] and are nearing the [[Silver Conference]], so they stop at a [[Pokémon Center]] to rest. The group also decides to call [[Professor Elm]]. The Professor admires how well {{AP|Larvitar}} is developing, making a point of its gain in self-confidence. Elm gives Ash instructions as to what to do when the group reaches the top of the mountain, right before ending the call. Just then, a {{pkmn|Trainer}} approaches them and makes the assumption that the group is on their way to the Silver Conference. The boy wastes no time in challenging Ash to a {{pkmn|battle}}.

Just outside of the Center, the boy introduces himself as [[Satchel]]. Ash and Satchel take their places at opposite ends of a battlefield. Satchel sends out his {{p|Magby}}, prompting Ash to consult his [[Pokédex]]. Having learned that Magby is a {{type|Fire}}, Ash decides to send out {{AP|Cyndaquil}}. {{an|Misty}} is surprised by his choice in {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, wondering why Ash didn't choose his {{AP|Totodile}} to battle Magby. On the other hand, Satchel commends Ash in his "fighting Fire with Fire" strategy. {{an|Brock}}, acting as [[Battle judge|referee]], signals the start of the battle. Cyndaquil dodges Magby's {{m|Flamethrower}}, and counters with a {{m|Quick Attack}}; Satchel is impressed. Ash tells Cyndaquil to use a {{m|Swift}} attack, and then its own Flamethrower. Satchel orders Magby to use its Flamethrower once more and the two Pokémon's attacks meet, resulting in an ascending cascade of fire. Magby's [[move]] eventually prevails, but Cyndaquil manages to jump out of the way before it is damaged. Ash has his Pokémon use {{m|Tackle}}, and Satchel responds by ordering Magby to use {{m|Double Team}}. Cyndaquil stops in its tracks as Magby's copies surround it, and begin running in a circle. Taking a chance, Ash orders Cyndaquil to go after one of the Magby; Cyndaquil attacks a fake, and Magby's Double Team is disrupted. Appearing from behind Cyndaquil, Magby is told to use its {{m|Dynamic Punch}}. The attack strikes Cyndaquil dead-center; Cyndaquil is unable to battle, and Satchel is declared the victor.

After the battle, Ash decides that his Cyndaquil is in need of a long rest. Satchel approaches Ash and commends him on his training of Cyndaquil, its speed, and the battling as a whole. Ash shows similar praise for Magby and its range of attacks. Although happy, Satchel expresses his goal to get his Magby to [[Evolution|evolve]] into a {{p|Magmar}}. As a fellow Trainer on his way to the Silver Conference, Satchel states that, as a Magby, his Pokémon won't be strong enough to compete against the stronger Pokémon that they will surely face. Satchel feels sure that the battle that Ash and he just had will aid a lot on Magby's way to evolution.

A little while later, Ash, {{AP|Pikachu}} and Cyndaquil are seen poolside, Cyndaquil recuperating from its battle. Ash seems worried about the upcoming Silver Conference. While he knows that Cyndaquil has "awesome" strengths, he divulges the same worry that Satchel had earlier regarding his unevolved Pokémon. All of a sudden, Ash spots an unknown Trainer training with his {{p|Quilava}}, the evolved form of Cyndaquil. Seeing this, Ash conjures the determination from within him to get his Pokémon to evolve. Returning to the group, Ash announces that it's time for some "special training", and herds all of his Pokémon before heading to a field. All of Ash's Pokémon are paired with a training partner to battle with: {{AP|Noctowl}} with Pikachu, Totodile against Cyndaquil, and {{AP|Phanpy}} is paired up with {{AP|Bayleef}}.

Off in the distance, {{TRT}} can be seen from behind some bushes in a wooded area. [[Jessie]] spots multiple Trainers, most with evolved Pokémon, training in the field. The trio decides then that they are going to steal all of the Pokémon belonging to the Pokémon Trainers, along with Pikachu.

Brock and Misty, having been distracted by Ash's training, notice that Larvitar has wandered off. Having made its way to the field in which the other Trainers are training, Larvitar is startled by a {{p|Voltorb}}; the Trainers take notice of the seemingly [[Rarity|rare]] Pokémon. Brock and Misty come to Larvitar's rescue just before any of the Trainers decide they want to make a newly [[caught Pokémon]] out of it. Just then, a sudden gust of wind drags all of the Pokémon through the field. Ash soon takes notice of the ordeal and runs to save Larvitar. He is, however, soon swept up by the wind as well; Bayleef grabs onto Ash with her {{m|Vine Whip}}. Just as Ash is pondering what could be causing the wind, Team Rocket appears in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]] and recites a variation of their {{motto}}. It is revealed that a mecha attached to the balloon is being used to suck all of the Trainers' Pokémon up, including Satchel's Magby; Ash's Pokémon are left on the ground. Ash orders Cyndaquil to use its Flamethrower on Team Rocket, but {{MTR}} has it sucked into the machine before it gets a chance to attack. Ash is also vacuumed up with Larvitar in hand, but Ash gets stuck in the nozzle. Larvitar manages to land on top of the machine without getting sucked inside. Heading off into the distance, Team Rocket, Ash, and all of the Pokémon, are followed on foot by Brock, Misty, Satchel, and Ash's other Pokémon.

Team Rocket lands at a nearby wood cabin and lowers the stolen Pokémon into a truck. Jessie has also tied Ash up and left him locked up within the cabin. Outside, Team Rocket is admiring the load of Pokémon they have stolen. They express their pride in their plan of using a truck to haul the Pokémon away, thinking no one would ever catch them. Moving to the front of the truck, Larvitar approaches the vehicle and {{m|Bite}}s down on a rear tire. To the surprise of Team Rocket, the truck leans drastically; Larvitar quickly {{m|Dig}}s underground. Ash, wondering what's going on outside the cabin and is surprised to see Larvitar appear from beneath the floorboards. Using its Bite, Larvitar frees Ash from his rope constraints. Ash is both very happy to have been saved by Larvitar and angry that it would put itself in so much danger. Just then, Brock, Misty, and Satchel are shown to not have found anything; their hopes now lie in Noctowl's wings.

Team Rocket is flabbergasted as to why the tire was flattened; Jessie promptly tells [[James]] and Meowth to fix it. Sneaking up from behind the cabin, Ash tells Larvitar to have Cyndaquil and Magby use Flamethrower to melt the glass blocking their escape from the machine. Larvitar agrees and digs underground, moving towards the vehicle until it is just behind it. Larvitar jumps up into the truck and conveys Ash's message to the Fire types. Magby and Cyndaquil begin their attempt at escape. Having finished changing the tire, Team Rocket loads back into the truck cabin and is ready to leave. To prevent this, Larvitar bites down on the exact tire that had just been changed, inhibiting their vehicle once again. As Jessie "supervises" the changing of tires once again, Noctowl spots Team Rocket during its aerial search. Alerted by the {{type|Flying}}, Brock, Misty, and Satchel head on their way to save Ash and the stolen Pokémon from Team Rocket.

With help on the way, the Fire duo of Cyndaquil and Magby has melted a hole in their cage; the stolen Pokémon then escape. Having heard the commotion in the back of the truck, Team Rocket goes to investigate. Ash tells Larvitar from behind the cabin that the Pokémon have to hide. To Team Rocket's surprise, there is a hole in their machine and all of the Pokémon are nowhere to be found. As Jessie inspects the machine, Cyndaquil and Magby pop out and greet her with a Flamethrower attack to her face. Ash runs out from behind the cabin and orders the Pokémon to flee from the truck. With all of the stolen Pokémon on his side, Ash tells Team Rocket that he is leaving and taking all of the Pokémon with him. Jessie doesn't like this and sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}; James then proceeds to send out his {{TP|James|Weezing}}. Arbok's Bite attack, and Weezing's Tackle attack, are then ordered by their Trainers. All of a sudden, Noctowl swoops down and strikes the two {{type|Poison}} Pokémon. Soon enough Brock, Misty, Satchel, and the rest of Ash's Pokémon arrive in tow. A {{m|Poison Sting}} attack from Arbok, as well as a {{m|Sludge}} attack from Weezing, is successfully countered by a Flamethrower from Magby. Ash then orders Phanpy to Tackle Arbok and Weezing into Team Rocket, and then Totodile uses its {{m|Water Gun}} on the group. Jessie retaliates by swinging Arbok by its tail, essentially using a "fling attack". Satchel has his Magby hit Arbok away with a Dynamic Punch. Reeling from its successful attack, Magby begins to evolve, much to everyone’s surprise. Unwilling to give up, Team Rocket sends their Pokémon to attack once more. Arbok's {{m|Take Down}} is no match for Magmar's powerful Flamethrower. Ash orders Cyndaquil to finish them off with its own Flamethrower, causing an explosion that blasts Team Rocket off into the distance. Satchel thanks Ash for his efforts, though Ash admits that Larvitar deserves all of the credit.

Later, all of the stolen Pokémon are reunited with their owners. As Ash and company are readying to head off, the group and Satchel part ways. Misty proclaims that Ash has found a new [[rival]] in Satchel. Despite Brock's claims of struggle Ash will probably face in the Silver Conference if facing Satchel, Ash shows the confidence that he can beat anyone that comes his way. He has realized that even though his Pokémon haven't evolved, they have the power and heart to win if he uses their power in the right ways. The group heads on their way to the peaks of Mt. Silver.

==Major events==
* {{AP|Larvitar}} is revealed to know {{m|Bite}} and {{m|Dig}}.
* [[Jessie's Arbok]] is revealed to know {{m|Take Down}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Quilava}}

=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Magby}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP262.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Elm]]
* [[Satchel]]
* {{pkmn|Trainer}}s
** {{tc|Hiker}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP262.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Entei}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Magby}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bayleef}} ({{OP|Ash|Bayleef}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Ash|Cyndaquil}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Magby}} ([[Satchel]]'s; evolves)
* {{p|Magmar}} ([[Satchel]]'s; newly evolved)
* {{p|Machoke}} ({{tc|Hiker}}'s)
* {{p|Eevee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hitmontop}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Vulpix}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Quilava}} (Trainer's; debut)
* {{p|Quagsire}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Scizor}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Voltorb}} (Trainer's; ×2)
* {{p|Furret}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Primeape}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Larvitar}} ([[Ash's Larvitar|anime]])

==Trivia==
* The [[Pokémon Center]] in this episode is the same one that {{jo|Jimmy}} and {{jo|Marina}} visited in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|You're a Star, Larvitar! motto|variation}} of their motto.
* {{Ash}} has thoughts about evolving {{AP|Cyndaquil}}, but it doesn't evolve. This changes, however, when it evolves in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]''; in that episode, Ash brings it back to his [[Party|team]] for the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].
* As of this episode, all forms of the [[Johto]] [[starter Pokémon]] have appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
** This also made it the longest time to date the anime has taken to introduce all forms of a [[region]]'s starter Pokémon (the first Johto starter Pokémon to physically appear, {{p|Cyndaquil}} and {{p|Totodile}}, appeared in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]'', 145 episodes ago).
* One of the Trainers seen in this episode bears [[Anime character recycling|a striking resemblance]] to the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]] from ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.
* On televised airings, this is the season finale of [[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]]. However, DVD releases of the season give that title to ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]''.
* Music from ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' can be heard in this episode.

===Errors===
[[File:EP262 error.png|thumb|200px|The Totodile error]]
* [[Satchel]] comments on Cyndaquil's "Flame Attack" which [[Moves not in the Pokémon games|is not an actual move]].
* When Ash is seen with all of the stolen Pokémon, a {{p|Totodile}} is there. However, there was no Totodile that was stolen, and Ash's was with {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} at the time.
* When {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} are blasted by {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{MTR}} says "Mama", his whiskers are missing.
* [[Professor Elm]] refers to [[Ranger Mason]] as a male, despite the fact the character is later revealed to be female.
* When [[Jessie]] points over to the Pokémon pasture, Meowth states that there are a lot of evolved Pokémon there. However, a {{p|Voltorb}} was there which is not an evolved Pokémon.
* When Ash explains his plan to {{AP|Larvitar}}, the z marks in his face are missing.
* In the original Japanese version, Machoke's Trainer calls Machoke "Machamp".

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|bg={{tt|Ти си звезда, Ларвитар!|You're a Star, Larivtar!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|由基拉加油|Larvitar Does Its Best}}
|de=Larvitar - Superstar
|nl={{tt|Jij Bent de Ster, Larvitar!|You Are the Star, Larvitar!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Un Embrylex qui a de bons réflexes|A Larvitar which has good reflexes}}
|he=אתה כוכב, לרביטר{{tt|ata kokhav, Larvitar|You're a Star, Larvitar}}''
|it={{tt|Un vero eroe|A true hero}}
|pt_br={{tt|Você é um Astro, Larvitar!|You're a Star, Larvitar!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Larvitar, o Herói!|Larvitar, the Hero!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Eres una estrella, Larvitar!|You're a star, Larvitar!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Eres una estrella, Larvitar|You're a star, Larvitar}}
|pl={{tt|Jesteś gwiazdą, Larvitar!|You're a star, Larvitar!}}
|hi=Larvitar, तुम तो हेरो हो! {{tt|''Larvitar, tum toh Hero ho!''|You're a hero, Larvitar!}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}
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EP243

2022-12-03T13:22:45Z

AlolanRanger: /* Main series debuts */

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epcode=EP243 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Same Old Song and Dance |
title_ja=ふたごのププリンＶＳプリン！うたうポケモンコンサート！ |
title_ja_trans=Pupurin Twins VS Purin! Singing Pokémon Concert! |
broadcast_jp=April 11, 2002 |
broadcast_us=April 19, 2003 |
screen=yes |
en_series=Master Quest |
en_op=[[Believe in Me]] |
ja_op=[[Ready Go!]] |
ja_ed=[[Pokettari Monsutari|ポケッターリ・モンスターリ]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP241-EP250 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|248}}
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'''Same Old Song and Dance''' (Japanese: '''ふたごのププリンＶＳプリン！うたうポケモンコンサート！''' ''{{tt|Pupurin|Igglybuff}} Twins VS {{tt|Purin|Jigglypuff}}! Singing Pokémon Concert!'') is the 243rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 11, 2002 and in the United States on April 19, 2003.

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==Blurb==

In the midst of their travels, Ash and friends meet up with a young girl who, along with her two Igglybuff assistants, stars in her own musical variety television program. Our heroes are content to sit back and enjoy the show, but unfortunately Team Rocket has other plans in mind. Unable to steal the show, Jessie and James content themselves by stealing the young girl's Pokémon instead. As Ash and friends run to her assistance, Jigglypuff shows up, disgruntled at having been left out of the show.

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are travelling through a forest en route to [[Blackthorn City]]. As Ash gets hungry, {{an|Brock}} reads his guidebook and announces there is a town up ahead. This invigorates Ash and he starts running ahead. Unbeknownst to Ash and the others, {{an|Jigglypuff}} appears behind them. When they reach the town, {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} runs off and meets a young girl named {{OBP|Brittany|EP243}}, who is practicing with her twin {{p|Igglybuff}}. Brittany introduces her two Igglybuff, [[nickname]]d Gigglybiff and Gigglybuff, and explains that they star in her own musical variety television program called "Brittany"; it is her very first concert, which will be recorded live. She then plays her CD player to begin a practice performance, with Ash and the others watching on. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} spies on them, and [[Jessie]] daydreams of having her own show with the Igglybuff.

{{an|Jigglypuff}} suddenly shows up and begins to sing, but Ash snatches her microphone and stashes it in his [[Bag|backpack]]. Brock offers Jigglypuff some Pokémon food, which it gratefully enjoys. Brittany then invites Ash and his friends to lunch. Upon hearing the compliments the two Igglybuff received, Jigglypuff becomes jealous of them, so she bullies them when Ash and the others aren't looking, kicking them and taking their identical headbands off. When {{an|Misty}} stumbles upon this, Jigglypuff claims the wind blew them away. After placing the headbands back, Jigglypuff nudges Misty's leg and is also invited to Brittany's concert.

Later, as Ash, his friends, and Jigglypuff watch Brittany's live performance, Jigglypuff remembers its microphone and retrieves it from Ash's backpack. Just as Jigglypuff begins singing, she is disturbed by Team Rocket's arrival, which causes the stadium to shake. The trio appears in costumes and begins to perform a song-and-dance routine, though the audience hates it. When Ash and his friends make their way on to the stage to confront them, the trio recites their {{motto}}. Then, James sends out {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, while Ash calls out {{AP|Phanpy}}. Victreebel uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Phanpy dodges the attack and successfully uses {{m|Take Down}}. Meanwhile, Misty calls out {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}}, and Jessie sends out {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. Jigglypuff suddenly tries to use {{m|Double Slap}}, but Wobbuffet uses {{m|Counter}} and reflects the attack, sending Jigglypuff flying. Poliwhirl and Phanpy then use {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Tackle}}, respectively, but this is met with more Counter attacks. {{TP|James|Weezing}} uses {{m|Smokescreen}} to distract Ash and the others while they take Brittany's Igglybuff, though they accidentally take Jigglypuff as well. Vowing to save the Igglybuff, Ash, Misty, and Brittany head off, while Brock remains to be a replacement act.

As Team Rocket discusses what the future could look like with the two Igglybuff now captured, Jessie unties the bag and finds Jigglypuff inside as well. Ash and the others arrive, only to find Jigglypuff tied to a tree and its mouth taped over with no Team Rocket or Igglybuff in sight. As they free Jigglypuff, {{AP|Noctowl}} encounters the Team Rocket's Meowth balloon and punctures a hole in it, causing it to crash. Ash and the others find Team Rocket and battle them; {{AP|Totodile}} fights Victreebel, while {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} fights {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. Eventually, Arbok is sent flying into Jessie, and she lets go of the bag with the two Igglybuff inside. Meowth corners the two pink Pokémon as they emerge, but Corsola tackles Meowth, allowing the two Igglybuff to run over to Brittany. Brittany calls on her two Pokémon to attack Arbok and Victreebel, first with {{m|Charm}}, then with {{m|Sweet Kiss}}. Jigglypuff then enters the battle, using Double Slap on Team Rocket's Pokémon. Pikachu finally uses Thunderbolt, sending Team Rocket flying.

When Ash, Misty, and Brittany return to the concert theater, Brock happily allows Brittany to take over the show. When the performance is over, Jigglypuff rises from a stage platform to perform its own rendition to the crowd. Not unexpectedly, her singing causes everyone, including Brittany and her two Igglybuff, to fall asleep, and she scribbles on all of their faces.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Igglybuff}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP243.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{OBP|Brittany|EP243}}
* Audience
* Brittany's fans

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP243.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Yanma}} (''US and international''), {{p|Igglybuff}} (''Japan'')

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Ash|Totodile}})
* {{p|Noctowl}} ({{OP|Ash|Noctowl}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}})
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}})
* {{p|Corsola}} ({{OP|Misty|Corsola}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Igglybuff}} ({{OBP|Brittany|EP243}}'s; ×2, Gigglybiff and Gigglybuff)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})

==Trivia==
* The songs featured in this episode are instrumental versions of [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]], [[Summer Vacation Fan Club]], [[Mama's Dear Pokémon]], [[Team Rocket Forever]], and [[Takeshi's Paradise]], the latter of which marks its vocal debut in the English [[dub]].
* The episode's English dub title is derived from {{wp|Same Old Song and Dance|the song of the same name}} from {{wp|Aerosmith}}.
* This episode marks the first time that the [[narrator]] is affected by {{an|Jigglypuff}}'s song. This would happen again in a [[AG138|later episode]], where he is affected by the song of [[Lisa Mitchum]]'s {{p|Jigglypuff}}.
* In their performance of Team Rocket Forever, which returns after previous appearances in ''[[EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff]]'' and ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]'', [[Jessie]] and [[James]] sing "We're tired of our motto so we thought we'd try a song!", but the {{motto}} ends up being recited anyway.
* Team Rocket [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] by singing that they plan "to be the stars of this cartoon".
* When Jigglypuff goes through {{an|Misty}}'s bag, it finds the handkerchief that Misty would give to {{Ash}} [[EP273|right before they say their goodbyes]].
* Music from ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' is used in this episode.
* This episode is featured with the VCD/DVD set of ''[[PK11|Camp Pikachu]]''.
* In the Japanese version, when Jessie says "Evening Three Musumue", it is a reference to the famous Japanese girl group, called "{{wp|Morning Musume}}".
** Furthermore, when Team Rocket first appeared at the concert hall, each member was wearing a costume, which the group Morning Musume once wore when performing a song of theres. James wore a sailor outfit, which was in a reference to their song ''{{wp|The Peace}}'', {{MTR}} wore an outfit that is similar to the ones worn in the subgroup of Morning Musume, known as "{{wp|Minimoni}}", and Jessie wore an outfit that was common in another subgroup called "{{wp|Tanpopo|Dandelion}}", during their song ''{{wp|Ōjisama to Yuki no Yoru|Snowy Night with the Prince}}''.
* Soon after Team Rocket are shown spying on Ash and {{ashfr}} watching {{OBP|Brittany|EP243}}'s performance with her Gigglybiff and Gigglybuff, Jessie gets angry at James and does the same "Ain" pose, made famous by the Japanese actor and comedian {{wp|Ken Shimura}}.

===Errors===
[[File:EP243 error.png|thumb|right|200px|The additional Jigglypuff]]
* During Brittany's first onstage performance, before Jigglypuff goes to retrieve its microphone, the Igglybuff twins are missing from their pedestals.
* Misty instructs Poliwhirl to use {{m|Water Gun}} on Wobbuffet, who in turn uses {{m|Counter}} when it should have been {{m|Mirror Coat}} for it to work.
** As Misty does so, she pulls out a {{i|Poké Ball}}, as if she were about to send out another Pokémon.
* When Jessie tells {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} to use {{m|Counter}} again, the glove on her left hand disappears.
* After [[James's Weezing]] uses {{m|Smokescreen}} and Team Rocket escape, Jigglypuff is seen behind Brittany. However Jigglypuff was taken by Team Rocket by mistake and is in their bag at the same time.
** This may have been a confusion from the previous scene, where Jigglypuff hid behind Brittany.
* When Misty throws {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}'s [[Poké Ball]], it is shown as a regular {{i|Poké Ball}}, instead of a [[Lure Ball]].
* When James sends out Weezing, it doesn't move its mouth while making a noise.

===Dub edits===
* In the streaming dub version of this episode, after {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} jumps out of Misty's arms at the beginning, it is shown running through a hedge and emerging on the other side. In the home video dub version, a few seconds of this sequence are cut, resulting in Togepi being seen running toward the hedge and then immediately appearing on the other side in the next shot.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
|bg={{tt|Все същите песен и танц|Still the same song and dance}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|雙胞胎的寶寶丁對抗胖丁，唱歌神奇寶貝演唱會|Igglybuff Twins vs. Jigglypuff, Singing Pokémon Contest}}
|de={{tt|Das alte Lied...|The old song...}}
|nl={{tt|Altijd Hetzelfde Liedje|Always the Same Song}}
|fr_eu=Pokémon Superstar
|he=סיפור מוכר{{tt|sipur mukar|A familiar story}}
|it={{tt|Lo spettacolo|The show}}
|pt_br={{tt|Vamos Cantar, Pessoal|Let's Sing, People}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Sempre a Mesma Canção|Always the Same Song}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El mismo baile y la vieja canción!|The same dance and the old song!}}
|es_eu={{tt|La canción y el baile de siempre|The same song and dance as always}}
|pl={{tt|Stare, dobre piosenki|Old, good songs}}
|hi=नाच गाने के मज़े लो! {{tt|''Naach gaane ke maze lo!''|Enjoy the Songs and Dances!}} {{tt|*|Hungaam dub}}
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