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EP218

2021-07-12T10:47:28Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ notes on original text

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP218 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Plant It Now... Diglett Later |
title_ja=ディグダのむらをまもれ！おとしあなだいさくせん！？ |
title_ja_trans=Protect the Digda Village! The Big Pitfall Strategy!? |
broadcast_jp=October 4, 2001 |
broadcast_us=November 9, 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=首藤剛志 |
storyboard=横田和 |
director=大町繁 |
art=たけだゆうさく |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP211-EP220 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|223}}
}}
'''Plant It Now... Diglett Later''' (Japanese: '''ディグダのむらをまもれ！おとしあなだいさくせん！？''' ''Protect the {{tt|Digda|Diglett}} Village! The Big Pitfall Strategy!?'') is the 218th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 4, 2001 and in the United States on November 9, 2002.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

A village of kind, elderly people prepares a great meal for Ash and friends, and in return requests that the Pokémon Trainers assist them in defending their village against a gang of marauders that invades the village every year and attempts to rustle their sizable herd of Diglett. In explaining this to the children, the village's elderly mayor loses his train of thought numerous times, leaving Ash and friends completely confused by his request, until an unlikely source offers some clarification. The leader of the gang in question appears, succinctly restates the mayor's explanation, promises to return the following day with his gang, and finally excuses himself politely. A bit puzzled by this genteel marauder, Ash and friends nonetheless accept the mayor's request and along with Team Rocket, whose insatiable appetites had brought them to the dinner as well, begin fortifying the town against attack. When our heroes venture into the enemy camp, however, they learn that there is more to the marauders' plot than meets the eye.

==Plot==
With the [[Whirl Cup]] over, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} head towards [[Transit Town]]. However, everyone's hungry and the next town won't be reached for quite some time. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]] is spying on them from a high area, while [[James]] and {{MTR}} are busy digging a new pitfall trap. As the kids approach, {{TRT}} hides behind a bush, waiting for their trap to work. Sure enough, the group falls down into the sinkhole. Team Rocket starts to bask in their success, but when they go to check out the hole, they fall into another one. Jessie complains though Meowth reveals that it is one of their traps, citing his Meowth mark is present. Suddenly, a bunch of {{p|Diglett}} appear in both Team Rocket's hole and the kids.

The Diglett form a "ladder," and a girl appears. {{an|Brock}} jumps out and does his usual spiel, and he is even more excited to meet [[Rita and Sue|Rita and her sister Sue]]. After getting both groups out of the holes, Rita and Sue explain that they need help in defending their village. They offer free food and shelter if the groups agree to help. Eager at the prospect of food, both accept the offer and travel with the sisters to their hometown, [[Diglett Village]]. Team Rocket and the group are welcomed to town by a large banquet. Ash and his friends begin eating immediately, but Team Rocket holds off. James and Meowth question if eating with the enemy is right, but Jessie ignores them and dives right into the food. Sue and Rita leave for their home, but say the village elders, which are also the [[Town Council members]], will explain the story to them. The men attempt to ask the group for a favor, but they get lost in their thoughts and only confuse Team Rocket and the group. Jessie becomes irritated, but she then reminds the Diglett villagers that they need help. Suddenly, the elders are interrupted by an armored man on a {{p|Dodrio}}. He claims to be the leader of the [[band of Diglett thieves]]. They explain that every year, they come to [[Diglett Village]] to steal all of the villagers' Diglett for their impeccable earth-moving abilities. He tells the elders that they'll be back tomorrow to begin stealing the Pokémon before riding away.

Everyone is curious about the oddly considerate thieves. The Mayor and one of the councilmen reveal that the Diglett Village has struggled because its young people have left for the city, while the elderly wish to remain in their homes and tend to the land. Realizing they need to act fast, Team Rocket and the others decide to join forces to stop the band of Diglett thieves. They come up with a plan on how to deal with the gang: Ash and the others will sneak into the enemy's village and spy on them so they can hear about the plans. Team Rocket will remain in Diglett Village to train the elderly residents on how to defend themselves. James puts "Operation No No Dodrio" into action.

Making their way into the village, Ash and the others hide behind a wall after seeing the leader. {{AP|Pikachu}} glances at the leader and jumps back in surprise. The others look, and are stunned to see Sue talking to the leader of the band of Diglett thieves. Ash and his friends run off, but are spotted by the Rita, who alerts the Diglett thieves' leader to their presence. The leader removes his mask and he is revealed to be the [[Mayor of Diglett Village]], leaving the group confused. They sit down while the Mayor explains that the young residents of his town are also the children and grandchildren of the elderly folk of Diglett Village. The Mayor details that Diglett Village was established on dry desert, but the residents and Diglett managed to transform it into productive agricultural land. He and the children simply wish for their parents to rest at the specially built retirement home, but the elderly residents refused to leave their homes. The band of Diglett thieves was then formed in order to keep the elderly residents in shape, and every year they return to the village in order to check up on their parents. The Mayor reveals that the Diglett thieves are simply a ploy, and he showcases some of their protective mechanisms to avoid harm to either themselves or the elderly. With the reassurances, Ash and his friends then agree and promise to help out the Diglett Village residents.

The next day, James sits on top of a makeshift tower in a tree, waiting for the band of Diglett thieves. When he sees them, he alerts the elderly residents and calls for them to charge forward. The pitfalls Team Rocket was digging earlier work, as many Diglett thieves are falling into them. Ash and his friends help make the squabble more authentic by sending out their Pokemon to battle the invading thieves. The Diglett soon carry the Diglett thieves away and the elderly cheer them on. Suddenly, the leader hoists a white flag into the air and announces that he and his thieves will retreat. But Team Rocket, who are unaware of the scheme, are set on defending the elderly folk of Diglett Village. The trio begins throwing bombs at the ground, but the band of Diglett thieves have their defensive shields to keep them safe. Ash, however, is concerned and has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on them, sending them blasting off.

The elderly are immensely grateful to Ash and his friends for their assistance. The council gives the group a [[Silver Wing]] Badge for their efforts. A councilman explains that it was made on [[Silver Rock Isle]], and he informs the group that a ferry from Transit Town will help them reach the island. Ash is keen to go and admits that Silver Rock Isle may reveal more about the {{an|Lugia|mysterious Pokémon}} they [[EP210|encountered earlier]]. Later, the group boards a boat and it speeds towards their next destination, Silver Rock Isle.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP218.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Rita and Sue]]
* [[Trinity]] (flashback)
* [[Mayor of Diglett Village]]
* [[Town Council members]]
* [[Band of Diglett thieves]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP218.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Sandshrew}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Diglett}} ''(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|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}})
* {{p|Crobat}} ({{OP|Brock|Crobat}})
* {{p|Diglett}} (villagers'; multiple)
* {{p|Dodrio}} ([[Band of Diglett thieves|Diglett thieves]]'; multiple)

==Trivia==
* Music from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' can be heard in this episode.
* The Badge Ash receives in this episode is not an actual Badge, but instead the [[Silver Wing|Silver]] and [[Rainbow Wing]]s. Its existence is explored in [[EP219|the following episode]].
* When an old woman says that she is 120 years old, [[Jessie]] claims that that's "ten times [her] age!" This is changed from the original, in which she goes as far as saying that's "''several'' tens of times" her age ("私の数十倍").
** In the dub, after hearing Jessie say this, {{MTR}} responds, "Where did you get that math?" In the original, he says "Several tens of times is exaggerating!"
** Prior to the airing of this episode, Pokémon.com claimed that Jessie was 12 years old.
** In [[M02]], Jessie is confirmed to be 25 years old.
* This is the second episode in which the main characters are seen dressed in {{wp|fatigues}} and assembled in a command tent, the first being ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot!]]''.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a reference to the phrase "plant you now, dig you later".
* In the original Japanese version, [[Face Forward Team Rocket!]] is used as background music when Team Rocket attacks from their balloon.

===Errors===
* Misty says that her training with Corsola helped her get the edge over Ash in the Whirl Cup. However, Misty did not use Corsola in her match against Ash, as Psyduck popped out instead.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
|bg={{tt|Посади го... заедно с Диглет|Plant it... along with Diglett}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|保護地鼠的村子，陷阱大作戰|Protect the Diglett Village, Big Pitfall Battle}}
|de={{tt|Die Digda-Dieb-Division|The Diglett-thief-division}}
|nl={{tt|Eerst Zaaien, dan Oogsten|Plant it first, harvest later!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Les cinq mercenaires|The five mercenaries}}
|he=שודדי הדיגלטים{{tt|shodedei haDiglettim|The Diglett(s) Robbers}}
|it={{tt|Un villaggio da difendere|A village to be protected}}
|pt_br={{tt|Diglett, o Buraqueiro|Diglett, the Holer}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Diglett, o Escavador|Diglett, the Digger}}
|es_la={{tt|¡La guerra de los Diglett!|The Diglett war!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Los Diglett cultivadores|The harvesting Diglett}}
|pl={{tt|Teraz roślina... potem Diglett|Plant now... Diglett later}}
|hi=Diglett और इंसान का रिश्ता {{tt|''Diglett aur insaan ka Rishta''|The relation between Diglett and Humans}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}

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EP205

2021-06-07T11:14:56Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ First occurrence of TR Sakaki daydreams

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP205 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=The Kecleon Caper |
title_ja=カクレオンはどこにいる！？みえないポケモンにだいこんらん！ |
title_ja_trans=Where's Kakureon!? Huge Chaos Created By the Invisible Pokémon! |
screen=yes|
broadcast_jp=July 5, 2001 |
broadcast_us=August 17, 2002 |
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=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP201-EP210 |
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|210}}
}}
'''The Kecleon Caper''' (Japanese: '''カクレオンはどこにいる！？みえないポケモンにだいこんらん！''' ''Where's {{tt|Kakureon|Kecleon}}!? Huge Chaos Created By the Invisible Pokémon!'') is the 205th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on July 5, 2001 and in the United States on August 17, 2002.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and his friends stop at an air station to get a closer look at the Leviathan 2, a luxury dirigible taking passengers on a flight around the world. The ship has landed to refuel and the crew needs medical assistance for some passengers' Pokémon, so Brock volunteers to help. The passengers are two wealthy young ladies, Madison and Alexa, whose two Kecleon are suffering from a little airsickness. Brock's remedies make sure the Kecleon, called Greenie and Reddie, are back to normal in no time flat.

Greenie and Reddie are taken back to their stateroom, which Team Rocket then tries to rob of valuables. Greenie snatches a jewelry box back from Team Rocket and the Kecleon flee the room. As reports come in that the Kecleon are running around the ship, our heroes pitch in to help find them—Team Rocket is on the trail too, hoping to get their hands on that jewelry box. The chase leads everyone out of the dirigible, into the air station terminal, and then right back out again.

As Greenie and Reddie exit the terminal, they're surrounded by our heroes and the dirigible's crew. Team Rocket catches up to everyone and tries to grab them. Now it's clear that Greenie and Reddie weren't being mischievous, they were trying to keep the jewelry away from Team Rocket! Their owners join Ash in battling Team Rocket and soon Team Rocket goes blasting off, the jewelry box is recovered, and the dirigible can finish refueling and leave.

==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are walking along a road towards the next town, a [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|blimp]] flies over them. They follow it to the airstrip where a lot of other people, including journalists have already gathered around. One male reporter explains that the blimp, the "Leviathan Two", is a luxury cruise on its maiden voyage around the world. The captain suddenly emerges from the blimp and asks for anyone who knows how to apply medical treatment, prompting Ash and his friends to volunteer.

They board the blimp and are introduced to two women, [[Madison and Alexa]]. {{an|Brock}} is immediately overcome with emotions and asks them to be his girlfriends, though {{an|Misty}} spares them any further embarrassment and drags Brock away. The two sisters explain that their {{p|Kecleon}}, [[nickname]]d Greeny and Reddy, are feeling rather odd. They reveal themselves, seemingly tired, and lazily hop off the planter pot to the ground. Brock is quick to diagnose the pair with motion sickness and then gets out some medicine. After giving one pill to each of the Kecleon, he provides them a piece of homemade [[Pokémon food]]; this combination restores their health.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} plans to hijack the blimp for their own recreational use, but when they breach the cockpit, they are unable to drive it. As a result, they change their plan and decide to loot the blimp. As Ash and Misty show their Pokémon to Madison and Alexa, Team Rocket finds Madison and Alexa's stateroom and starts rummaging through it, with {{MTR}} eventually finding the women's jewelry box. Greeny suddenly snatches it with its tongue and keeps it in its mouth, prompting Team Rocket to attack. However, both Greeny and Reddy escape after an attendant accidentally stumbles upon the scene. He soon alerts Alexa, Madison and Ash's group that the Kecleon are missing. Another air steward informs the sisters that one of the Kecleon has stolen a gentleman's first aid kit. The group offers to assist the sisters in finding their Kecleon.

Ash and the others are walking down a metallic hallway when Pikachu notices a red zigzag shape on the wall. They search a dining hall, where Pikachu notices another red zigzag that is moving slightly. It turns out to be Greeny, who flees. The group follows after it, but are unable to spot Greeny, who is hiding on the ceiling above them. Meanwhile, Team Rocket, who has donned air steward uniforms to go undetected, looks inside a storage room and {{MTR}} finds Reddy. [[Jessie]] forces Reddy to open its mouth, but it has a first aid kit instead. Greeny then runs by, followed by the gang. Reddy and Greeny both run off and Team Rocket is forced to hide inside a crate. The group inspects this cargo area, and Ash unknowingly squashes Team Rocket who is hiding in the crate he is sitting on. An air steward alerts the group to another Kecleon sighting, and they leave the room just as {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} makes an unannounced appearance, breaking the box open.

The group rushes outside, where the sisters alert them to Greeny, who is climbing on the blimp. Brock rushes up the cherry picker lift to retrieve Greeny, but Brock narrowly misses. Greeny climbs higher, and Brock jumps onto the blimp in desperation, but Greeny crawls away again. At the top of the blimp, Greeny meets Team Rocket. It manages to lose them after the trio slips off the blimp's side. Greeny slips down a rope and rushes into the air lounge with Ash's group and the sisters following after it.

Meanwhile, Greeny and Reddy run into Team Rocket in another storage room. In response, they start tossing the boxes in their mouths back and forth very fast, with Reddy ending up with the jewelry box. Team Rocket are left confused. [[James]] tries a magic trick with a bottle cap, and he asks [[Jessie]] to pick which hand the bottle cap is in. She is, however, unimpressed and stomps on James. This allows the Kecleon duo to make another getaway. The group spots the fleeing Kecleon and rushes after them, only to crash into the Rocket trio. Having been discovered, Team Rocket performs their {{motto}}. James calls on his {{TP|James|Weezing}} for a {{m|Smokescreen}}. Ash orders his {{AP|Noctowl}} to blow the smoke away, but Team Rocket has already fled the scene.

Brock suggests they split up, and the group does so. Brock imagines the affection he will receive from Madison and Alexa, but he becomes embarrassed when Reddy and Greeny are staring directly at him during this. The two Kecleon then flee outside, but this time the crew and the other guests surround the troublemakers. The sisters attend to the Kecleon and ask for the boxes to be returned, however, Team Rocket arrives on the scene demanding the Pokémon. Jessie is determined to get the Kecleon and calls on her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} for assistance. [[Ash's Bayleef]] misses with {{m|Vine Whip}} and Arbok counters with {{m|Headbutt}}. {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} then comes out and uses its own Headbutt on Arbok. James sends out {{TP|James|Victreebel}}, which uses {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Greeny and Reddy join the {{pkmn|battle}} and deflects the leaves with their tails. Arbok goes for a {{m|Wrap}}, but Reddy uses a {{m|Lick}} attack to stop Arbok, which also releases the jewelry box. Meowth goes after it, but Poliwhirl attacks him with {{m|Double Slap}}. Victreebel moves in, but Greeny uses a Lick attack on Victreebel. Then, both Kecleon use {{m|Psybeam}} to push the two Pokémon back to their owners. Bayleef lassos Team Rocket with another Vine Whip and sends them blasting off.

Alexa returns the first aid kit to the gentlemen, who is simply grateful to have it with him again. Soon the "Leviathan Two" takes off and the two sisters wave goodbye to the group. Ash and his friends are back on the road once again to [[Olivine City]].

==Major events==
* [[Misty's Poliwhirl]] is revealed to know {{m|Headbutt}}.
{{animeevents}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:PMTV EP205.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Pocket Monster TV|Who's That Pokémon}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Madison and Alexa]]
* Journalists
* Blimp captain
* Air stewards
* {{tc|Gentleman}}
* Other Leviathan Two guests

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP205.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Vaporeon}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Pineco}} ''(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|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}})
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{OP|Brock|Pineco}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Victreebel}} ({{OP|James|Victreebel}})
* {{p|Kecleon}} ([[Madison and Alexa|Madison]]'s; Reddy; debut)
* {{p|Kecleon}} ([[Madison and Alexa|Alexa]]'s; Greeny; debut)

==Trivia==
* This episode marks the first {{pkmn|anime}} appearance of a [[Generation III]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* This is also the first episode to feature {{Abilities}}.
* The purple {{p|Kecleon}} shown in this episode is not a normally colored Pokémon. However, its color is also not that of a {{Shiny}} Pokémon.
** The Kecleon featured in this episode are the same colors as those that run the Kecleon shops in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]. However, the purple Kecleon in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series has green-colored outlines on its face, while the purple Kecleon in the anime retains the same colored outlines as normal Kecleon.
* This was the last episode to air before [[M04]] debuted in Japanese theaters.
** Incidentally, a Kecleon would appear in that {{pkmn|movie}}'s [[Pikachu short]], ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]'', narrowly failing to make Kecleon one of the few Pokémon introduced in the movies or the side series before the main series.
* This is the first episode in which Jessie, James and Meowth fantasize about sending Pokémon to {{an|Giovanni}} purely to make him personally happy as opposed to strengthening Team Rocket, which later becomes a regular occurrence.

===Errors===
* After {{AP|Noctowl}} blows {{TP|James|Weezing}}'s {{m|Smokescreen}} away, {{AP|Pikachu}} disappears.
* When {{TRT}} discusses their plans before deciding to go steal things, they think of the idea of stealing the whole blimp. However, when they are in the cockpit, {{MTR}} says "I don't know how to drive a blimp, do you?" and they discard that idea. This contradicts the events of ''[[EP082|A Scare in the Air]]'' and ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', in which they do just that.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=DDDDDD|bordercolor=FFCB49
|bg={{tt|Лудориите на Кеклеон|Kecleon's madness}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|變隱龍在哪裡？看不見的神奇寶貝，大混亂！|Where are the Kecleon? Invisible Pokémon, Huge Chaos}}
|cs={{tt|Kecleoní schovávaná|Kecleon pee-ka-boo}}
|nl={{tt|De Kecleon Kaper|The Kecleon Caper}}
|de={{tt|Das Luxus Luftschiff|The luxury airship}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Kecleon kleptomane|Kleptomaniac Kecleon}}
|he=פרשיית הקקלאון{{tt|parshiyat haKecleon|Case of the Kecleon}}
|it={{tt|Guai sul dirigibile|Troubles on the blimp}}
|pt_br={{tt|Cadê os Kecleons?|Where are the Kecleon?}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Los Kecleon saltarines!|The jumping Kecleon!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Buscando a los Kecleon|Searching for the Kecleon}}
|pl={{tt|Zabawa w chowanego|Playing hide-and-seek}}
|hi=Kecleon की शरारत {{tt|''Kecleon ki shararat''|Kecleon's Prank/Mischief}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
}}

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Kenyu Horiuchi

2020-08-06T13:01:26Z

Dada: /* Other non-Pokémon roles */ He voices Kin'emon in One Piece since 2013

[[File:Kenyu Horiuchi.jpg|thumb|250px|Kenyu Horiuchi]]
'''Kenyu Horiuchi''' ('''堀内賢雄''' ''Horiuchi Ken'yū'') is a Japanese voice actor for the [[Pokémon anime]].

==Biography==
Horiuchi was born on July 30, 1957, in {{wp|Gotemba, Shizuoka}}, {{wp|Japan}}. He first worked on the Pokémon anime during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', where he played the recurring role of [[Cedric Juniper]]. During ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', starting in [[SM093]], he gained his biggest roles, {{an|Professor Oak}}, [[Samson Oak]], and the [[narrator]]; he replaced the late [[Unshō Ishizuka]] in the process.

==Pokémon roles==
===Anime===
* {{an|Professor Oak}} ([[SM111]]-present)
* [[Samson Oak]] ([[SM093]]-present)
* [[Cedric Juniper]]
* [[Looker]] ({{pkmn|Generations}}; [[PG17]])

===Video games===
* Announcer ([[Pokémon Battle Revolution]])

===Other roles===
* [[Narrator]] ([[SM095]]-present; [[Weekly Pokémon Broadcasting Station]])

==Other non-Pokémon roles==
* Taki, Pierre (''{{wp|Captain Tsubasa}}'')
* Germán Luis (''{{wp|Garo: The Animation}}'')
* Rerela Jeda (''{{wp|Ginga Hyōryū Vifam}}'')
* Chef Shimonaka (''{{wp|Mister Ajikko}}'')
* Mashymre Cello (''{{wp|Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ}}'')
* {{wp|Raiden (Metal Gear)|Raiden}}, Major Ivan Raidenovitch Raikov ({{wp|Metal Gear|''Metal Gear'' series}})
* Wilhelm (''{{wp|Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World}}'')
* Ten-ō Hyūga (''{{wp|Tenkū Senki Shurato}}'')
* Springer (''{{wp|Transformers}}'')
* Tobirama Senju (Second Hokage), Yahiko/Pain (''{{wp|Naruto}}'')
* Dr. Franxx (''{{wp|Darling in the Franxx}}'')
* Arthur (''{{wp|Tales of Berseria}}'')
* Kin'emon (''{{wp|One Piece}}'')

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110928204054/http://www.kenyu-office.com/profile/horiuchikenyu.html Kenyu-Office profile]

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DP173

2020-04-08T13:31:51Z

Dada: /* Errors */ Add Dawn's animation error

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'''Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!''' (Japanese: '''メタモン・へんしんバトル！本物はドッチ～ニョ！？''' ''{{tt|Metamon|Ditto}} - Transformation Battle! Which One is the Real One!?'') is the 173rd episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 639th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 22, 2010 and in the United States on September 11, 2010.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and the gang are practicing in a forest on their way to the Grand Festival. They come across what appears to be another Piplup, and then Pikachu...and then, one by one, all of their other Pokémon seem to appear in pairs! It turns out that a duo of transforming Ditto are mimicking their Pokémon!

The two Ditto are with Trainer Marina, a feisty girl who is devoted to them. But when Ash challenges her to a battle, Marina shows her inexperience. Brock explains that she needs to learn the moves of the other Pokémon that her Ditto transform into if she wants to battle successfully. Marina breaks down and tells them that her feisty nature is really a cover-up: she's usually very nice and gentle.

Brock offers to teach her some of the strategy about different types of Pokémon in battle. Just then, Team Rocket decides to steal Marina's Ditto duo! An intense battle ensues, and with Brock's help and advice, Marina gets her Ditto back...and Team Rocket is sent blasting off again!

As our heroes bid farewell to Marina, it appears that she has feelings for Brock, but he runs off to flirt with yet another girl! Marina decides being tough is still the way to go, and our heroes resume their journey to Lake Valor and the Grand Festival!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are in a clearing near the [[Valor Lakefront]], doing some last minute training ({{an|Dawn}} for the [[Grand Festival]] and Ash for his battle against [[Volkner]]). Dawn orders {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} to use {{m|Whirlpool}} while Ash tells {{AP|Gible}} to use {{m|Draco Meteor}}. The failed Draco Meteor hits Piplup (again), destroying his Whirlpool and also knocking him out in the process. As a result, Dawn gets angry at Ash and tells him that he should have picked another place to train Gible. Ash apologizes. Meanwhile, {{an|Brock}} places some food on a table to prepare lunch.

Back to the training, Dawn tells the now-recovered Piplup to spin while using {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Dawn compliments Piplup for his beautiful execution but Piplup waves as if saying, "It was nothing". Piplup is sent to rest while Dawn sends out {{TP|Dawn|Togekiss}}. Togekiss is ordered to use {{m|Sky Attack}} while Piplup takes a nap in the shade of a nearby tree. Unbeknownst to him, the bushes beside him rustle and a pair of circular glowing white eyes appears.

Piplup is shown to have fallen asleep. Brock calls everyone to lunch, which gets the attention of the Pokémon hiding in the bushes. {{p|Piplup}} jumps onto the table laden with food and begins to eat all of the [[Pokémon food]]. Brock tries to stop Piplup but to no avail. His shouting attracts the attention of Ash and Dawn. Dawn scolds Piplup and demands it to stop, however, Piplup refuses. The commotion awakes Dawn's Piplup sleeping under the tree and he runs to the group, thus confusing everyone. The Piplup on the table then jumps into Dawn's arms, much to the anger of Dawn's Piplup. He knocks the Piplup in Dawn's arms onto the ground and the two begin to fight. To find out which is the real Piplup, Gible unleashes Draco Meteor, which hits the real Piplup, thus telling the two Piplup apart. While Dawn races to pick up her unconscious Piplup, it is revealed that there are now two {{p|Togekiss}} too. Brock suggests that Dawn use her {{i|Poké Ball}} to call her real Togekiss back. Dawn uses the Poké Ball and the Togekiss on the left is called back into the Ball.

When they turned their heads, they now see two {{p|Pikachu}}. Brock is lost as to what to do since [[Ash's Pikachu]] doesn't like to be called back into its Ball. Ash tells him not to worry because he, unlike Dawn, can tell which Pikachu is the real one. Ash pats the Pikachu on the left, saying that that's his Pikachu, but the Pikachu on the right shocks him. As a result, he then pats the Pikachu on the right but the other Pikachu once more shocks him. The two Pikachu then have a battle by making various Pokémon imitations. However, each Pikachu is able to keep up with the other's imitations and the two soon give up, tired.

Dawn laughs at Ash's failed attempts at differentiating and two Piplup are heard agreeing with her. The Piplup in her arms jumps down and once more, attacks the Piplup on the ground. Ash considers using Gible's Draco Meteor again but, when he turns around, he finds two Gible fighting with one another.

A girl appears out of the woods and asks if Ash and his friends saw her companions. The two Piplup and Gible stop fighting and one of each pair looks at the girl in fright. After being scolded, the two Pokémon transformed back into {{p|Ditto}}, one of which is a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. Dawn scans the Ditto in her [[Pokédex]]. The group then expresses their wonder over the color of the Shiny Ditto. The girl explains that the two Ditto are her companions: Ditto One and Ditto Two. However, they are very mischievous and like to play pranks so they often disappear. On cue, the Shiny Ditto transforms into Piplup and the regular Ditto transforms into Pikachu.

The group then introduce themselves. The girl reveals herself as [[Narissa]], Rissa for short. Dawn comments on how cute the nickname sounds and Narissa asks Dawn if she's making fun of her. Narissa explains that her townspeople call her "The Rumbler", only to get more and more angry when Ash reveals his ignorance of the name. Brock asks her if she is traveling by herself and she replies that she is a "wandering Pokémon Trainer", whose dream is to be the top Pokémon Master. Ash is excited that they share a common dream but Narissa only makes fun of Ash, calling him a noob, even though she only started her journey a month ago. Brock asks her if she has any Badges and she proudly replies that she has none. She explains that she was so powerful that all the Gym Trainers ran off scared before she could challenge them to a Gym battle. Dawn thinks she is lying.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} are spying on the group. [[Jessie]] fantasizes that she is an actress who can transform into any role as smoothly as Ditto. This causes {{MTR}} to come up with the idea of stealing the two Ditto and giving them to {{an|Giovanni|the Boss}}. {{MTR}} explains that the boss might be hiking in the mountains one day when he chances upon {{p|Giratina}} and {{p|Regigigas}} battling with each other. Of course, the boss would want to try to capture them… only to fail. At this time, the boss could tell the two Ditto to {{m|Transform}} into Giratina and Regigigas respectively. It would feel as if the boss actually caught the two [[legendary Pokémon]], thank the trio, and give them their long sought for promotion. [[James]] ruins the celebration by noting that it's only a "quick fix" but the rest of the team hardly cares.

Ash challenges Narissa to a Pokémon battle, but Narissa mistakes his meaning, thinking that he wants a human battle. Narissa proudly exclaims that she is unbeatable. Brock offers to be the referee and asks what Pokémon Narissa has, to which she reveals she only has her two Ditto. Brock decides that the battle will be a two-on-two battle.

The battle starts and Narissa sends out Ditto Two (the Shiny Ditto) while Ash sends out {{AP|Infernape}}. Ditto Two then transforms into {{p|Infernape}}. Narissa checks her Pokédex to see what moves Infernape has and finds out that Ash's Infernape knows {{m|Flame Wheel}} and {{m|Mach Punch}}. However, she has no idea what Flame Wheel is. Ash calls for Infernape to use Flame Wheel and Narissa's Ditto uses Flame Wheel too. The two collide and cancel each other out. Dawn explains that Ditto seems to know whatever moves the Pokémon it transformed into. Ash's Infernape uses Mach Punch and Narissa's Ditto uses Mach Punch too. The two hit each other in the face with Mach Punch and, for a brief moment, the two seem to be evenly matched, but then the two break apart and Narissa's Ditto is sent flying back. It's knocked unconscious and returns to its original Shiny Ditto form.

Narissa calls Ditto Two back into its Poké Ball and sends out Ditto One. Ash recalls Infernape and sends out Pikachu. Narissa isn't sure what Pokémon her Ditto One should transform into. She sees Dawn's Piplup and tells Ditto One to transform into Piplup. Dawn expresses her concern since Water types are weak against Electric types. Narissa exclaims that she knows what she's doing. Ash's Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} and hits Ditto One straight on. Narissa realizes her mistake and tells Ditto One to transform into Pikachu. After using her Pokédex to determine what moves Ash's Pikachu knows, Narissa tells Ditto One to use {{m|Iron Tail}}, but once more Dawn questions her choice as {{type|Steel}} moves aren't effective against Electric types. Ash's Pikachu easily brushes away Ditto's Iron Tail. Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Quick Attack}} while Narissa counters with {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Dawn once more tells Narissa that Volt Tackle is a move that will cause [[recoil]] damage. The two Pikachu collide and an explosion occurs. Ash's Pikachu lands on its feet with a smooth somersault while Ditto One is thrown back and revealed to be unconscious. As a result, Ash wins the battle two-to-zero.

Narissa is hardly happy about her loss and swears revenge against Ash. Dawn and Brock criticize her because it's not good sportsmanship. Narissa then reveals that her Ditto once transformed into {{p|Zapdos}} during a battle and scared off her opponent (a Trainer with a {{p|Cubone}} and {{p|Marowak}}), thus making her Ditto the strongest Pokémon ever. Dawn notes that Narissa didn't actually win the battle but Narissa doesn't care. "A win is a win" after all. Brock, as a result, gets angry and tells Narissa that she needs to study more about her Pokémon if she ever hopes to grow as a Trainer. This causes Narissa to fall to her knees and cry as she reveals the truth. She also said that she lied of being "the Rumbler" at home.

Back home, Narissa was as "scared as she could be" and only dressed up as {{EF|Flint}} because she had always admired the [[Elite Four]] and wanted to look strong. Brock offers to teach her more about Ditto and they start by reviewing her battle with Ash. For example, instead of transforming into Infernape, Ditto Two should have transformed into a Water-type like Piplup. Next up is a lesson on Ash's Pikachu, which knows move types other than its Electric-type to make use of the type-advantage in battles.

Brock and Narissa then have a battle with one another to help Ditto gain more experience. Brock uses his {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} while both Ditto One and Two transform into {{p|Happiny}} as well. They both use {{m|Pound}} and Brock's Happiny is knocked back. Brock tells Happiny to retaliate with Pound as well and Ditto One and Two are sent flying into the forest. Both Ash and Dawn are surprised at Happiny's strength.

After Ditto One and Two have recovered, the battle resumes, this time with his {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} against Narissa's two transformed {{p|Sudowoodo}}. The two Ditto use {{m|Hammer Arm}} but Brock's Sudowoodo blocks them and retaliates with its own Hammer Arm. The two Ditto block the attack but are barely hanging in there when a net suddenly falls over them. It's Team Rocket and they have the two Ditto caught in their net. Narissa begs for Team Rocket to return her Ditto but they refused. Ash prepares to attack with Pikachu but before he can make a move, Jessie chooses her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}, and tells it to use {{m|Haze}} and escapes. Ash calls out his {{AP|Staraptor}} to locate Team Rocket.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket releases the two Ditto from their net and the Ditto immediately transform into Meowth. They could not tell which Meowth is theirs. The real Meowth tells Jessie and James to use their brain to determine which one is the real Meowth. The two Ditto then transform into Wobbuffet. James suggests to ship all three Wobbuffet to the boss but Jessie refuses, revealing that she does care for her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}.

Ash and the group catch up to Team Rocket and the two Ditto walked back to Narissa. Ash is about to send out Pikachu but Narissa offers to battle. James sends out {{TP|James|Carnivine}} and Narissa tells her Ditto to transform into {{p|Staraptor}} to use the {{type|Flying}} advantage over {{p|Carnivine}}'s {{type|Grass}}. Carnivine uses {{m|Bullet Seed}} but the two Ditto dodge it and counters with {{m|Aerial Ace}}. The attacks hit their mark and Carnivine is sent flying back.

Jessie then sends out her Seviper and Ash sends out his Gible to use the {{type|Ground}} over {{type|Poison}} advantage. Ditto Two transforms into Gible and use {{m|Dig}}, while Ditto One, still as a Staraptor, uses Quick Attack. Both Carnivine and Seviper are knocked back into Team Rocket. Ash decides to use Thunderbolt against Team Rocket, and the two Ditto transform into Pikachu. They use a triple Thunderbolt, which causes an explosion to occur and Team Rocket is sent blasting off.

Ash and the group bid farewell to Narissa. Narissa seems to have developed a crush on Brock, and hints to Brock. However, Brock notices another girl passing by the forest and immediately professes his love to her. He is then {{m|Poison Jab|attacked}} by three {{p|Croagunk}}: his own {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} and two others transformed from Ditto. He is then dragged off by his own Croagunk. Narissa is angry at Brock's "betrayal" and once more, says that Flint is the "only one for her" as she leaves.

The group finally reaches [[Lake Valor]] and Dawn prepares herself for the Grand Festival.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at [[Valor Lakefront]] for the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* {{EF|Flint}} (fantasy)
* [[Narissa]]
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s (fantasy; ×6)
* Trainer (flashback)
* Unnamed girl

===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|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})
* {{p|Gible}} ({{OP|Ash|Gible}})
* {{p|Togekiss}} ({{OP|Dawn|Togekiss}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Ditto}} ([[Narissa]]'s; Ditto 1)
* {{p|Ditto}} ([[Narissa]]'s; {{Shiny}}; Ditto 2)
* {{p|Marowak}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Cubone}} (Trainer's; flashback)
* {{p|Zapdos}} (flashback)
* {{p|Giratina}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Regigigas}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
[[File:DP173 Error.png|thumb|200px|The missing cheek]]
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Wobbuffet}}
** The lecture marks the first animated appearance of a female Wobbuffet, which [[Gender differences|displays the lipstick]] that is present on female Wobbuffet in the games.
* This is the first episode where {{AP|Gible}} intentionally fires {{m|Draco Meteor}} on {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.
* A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Cubone}} and {{p|Marowak}} running in fear is somewhat ironic since they are {{t|Ground}} types and thus immune to {{p|Zapdos}}'s {{t|Electric}} moves.

===Errors===
[[File:DP173 Error Hikari.jpg|thumb|200px|Green on Dawn's face]]
[[File:DP173 Error 2.png|thumb|200px|All-black ear]]
* When first speaking with Narissa, a small piece of Dawn's face, next to her right eyebrow, is colored green instead of skin color.
* During the battle between Ash and Narissa, Ditto would revert to its natural form before transforming into another Pokémon; later in the episode, however, when changing from Staraptor and Gible to Pikachu, both Ditto made a direct transformation instead.
* There were several errors in the scene where Ditto and Pikachu are imitating other Pokémon, such as
** In the {{p|Budew}} imitation, the Pikachu at the left has its left ear all black.
** In the third and {{p|Loudred}} imitation, the Pikachu at the left has its right cheek missing.
** During their Seviper and Budew imitation, both Pikachu have their nose missing.
* After Piplup uses {{m|Bubble Beam}} while practicing for the Grand Festival, the bubbles disappear.
* When the Ditto are transformed into {{p|Wobbuffet}}, Jessie's Wobbuffet is in the middle, but soon after, when they Transform back into Ditto, Wobbuffet is on the right.
* When Team Rocket throws the net on Ditto 1 and 2, they are still transformed into Sudowoodo, but in the next scene, they are Ditto, despite not shown transforming.

===Dub edits===
* In the original Japanese, the two Ditto speak human language when they've transformed into Meowth. This was changed in the dub, where Meowth still speaks human but the Ditto say "Meowth".

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DP148

2020-03-11T12:56:23Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ Removing this because the fourth wall page doesn't list this episode (and it doesn't happen in the original Japanese) - if re-adding please add details

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'''Try for the Family Stone!''' (Japanese: '''ムウマとヤミカラスとやみのいし！''' ''{{tt|Muma|Misdreavus}}, {{tt|Yamikarasu|Murkrow}} and the {{tt|Dark Stone|Dusk Stone}}!'') is the 148th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 614th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 22, 2009 and in the United States on March 13, 2010.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

While heading toward Sunyshore City and Ash's next Gym Battle, our heroes get lost in a dark forest. They come across a mischievous Murkrow that creates what turn out to be fearful illusions. That Murkrow happens to be in the care of a Trainer named Mitchell, who has a sister named Rhyanna. Mitchell and Rhyanna haven't been speaking to each other since Mitchell took off into the mountains to train with his Murkrow—with the goal of finally beating his sis in battle. Now Rhyanna wants to find a Dusk Stone so she can evolve her Misdreavus into a Mismagius. She hopes the evolved Pokémon will help her brother become happy again. However, the angry Mitchell thinks Rhyanna's purpose is to keep winning battles against him!

That brings us to Team Rocket. Of course, their eyes are on getting themselves a Mismagius and a Dusk Stone, too—and what better way than to steal Rhyanna's Pokémon? With Brock's help, Rhyanna has found a Dusk Stone, which goes to the top of Team Rocket's must-steal list, along with Rhyanna's Misdreavus. But, even with Team Rocket's latest invention, the "Porta-Pidgey Mark Two" robot, the would-be thieves aren't able to hold onto Rhyanna's Misdreavus or the Dusk Stone.

Finally, Rhyanna and Mitchell discuss their issues and make up, happily deciding that the winner of the best of 10 battles between them gets to keep the prized Dusk Stone. And, happy in the knowledge that they helped to reunite the quarreling siblings, our heroes resume their journey toward Sunyshore City.

==Plot==
While on the way to [[Sunyshore City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} find themselves lost in a deep forest. After they spot a {{p|Murkrow}}, {{an|Brock}} fears that it is a sign that something bad is about to happen. Ash writes it off as silly superstition. Suddenly, they feel the ground shaking and are then attacked by {{p|Giratina}}. They escape but are caught up in a flood of rushing water. [[Rhyanna]] comes their rescue, admitting they were caught up in an illusion caused by a Murkrow's {{m|Confuse Ray}}. Brock flirts with her, only to be stopped by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}. Brock makes a quick recovery and queries Rhyanna on how she knows about Murkrow was responsible for the illusions, and she admits that Murkrow is her brother, {{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}}'s Pokémon. Rhyanna explains that they used to continuously battle together, though Mitchell left to train on a mountain, that's when he began play pranks on the travelers. She reveals that he has refused to speak with her ever since, so she's been looking for a [[Dusk Stone]] to evolve her {{p|Misdreavus}} into a {{p|Mismagius}}, believing from her grandpa that it can chant spells that can bring people happiness. She hopes to use it on Mitchell so that she and her brother can make up. Brock decides to help Rhyanna and promises to do everything he can to make her happy.

At a distance, {{TRT}} was eavesdropping on their conversation. [[James]] reveals his very own Dusk Stone detection device - a pair of dowsing rods. His teammates have their doubts, but James's enthusiasm convinces them otherwise.

Rhyanna shows the group to a shrine, which according to her grandpa was where people used to mine for Dusk Stones nearby. To aid the search, the four split up into two teams with Ash and Dawn, Rhyanna and Brock. Brock then suggests that maybe her Misdreavus can find the Stone, as it one of the few that evolve via Dusk Stone, so Rhyanna calls out her Misdreavus. As Ash and Dawn continue their search, the same Murkrow suddenly appears and starts pecking {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s head. Ash has {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to knock out the troublemaker. Mitchell comes running out to tend to his fainted Murkrow, scolding Ash and Dawn. Mitchell tells them that his sister doesn't care for him, but Dawn instantly disagrees and explains that his sister was even trying to find a Dusk Stone just to make him happy, which makes him reconsider.

Team Rocket's detection device leads them to falling off a cliff, and at the bottom they spot a mine shaft. Realizing they might be close to finding a Dusk Stone, {{MTR}} [[boss fantasy|suggests]] they give a Mismagius to {{an|Giovanni}}. Jessie admits that they will have to catch a Misdreavus first. Suddenly, they catch sight of Rhyanna's Misdreavus just as Rhyanna and Brock themselves falls off the same cliff.

Meanwhile, Mitchell tries to run off, though Ash grabs his wrist to get his attention. Mitchell says he wants to get the Dusk Stone before his sister does, so he can finally beat her in a battle. He explains that he trained up on the mountain with Murkrow. Though he pushed Murkrow too hard when training, which caused Murkrow to run away and stop listening to him. Ash and Dawn realize Mitchell has nothing to do with any of Murkrow's pranks. As Mitchell continues blaming his sister for everything, Dawn tells him to consider how his Pokémon feels. Ash, feeling the same way, tells Mitchell that the only way to become stronger is to work with Murkrow as a team and start listening Murkrow's feelings instead of just his own. Mitchell, now realizes that he'd hurt Murkrow out of his own frustrations of not being able to beat Rhyanna, tearfully apologizes to it, which wakes it up.

Rhyanna is confused by her unfamiliar surrounds, though Misdreavus takes interest in a large rock nearby. Brock uses a stick to lever the stone from the ground, and underneath they find a Dusk Stone. Rhyanna cheerfully embraces and thanks Brock for his hard work, while Brock is thrilled and blushing. Team Rocket suddenly appears and nets Misdreavus for themselves, reciting their {{motto}} afterwards. Brock quickly sends out his {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} to save Rhyanna's Misdreavus. With a click of a remote, Meowth summons their latest mecha, the [[Team Rocket's mechas|Porta-Pidgey Mark II]]. They throw Misdreavus into the front containment capsule before boarding their robot to make their getaway. Brock commands Sudowoodo to use {{m|Double-Edge}}, though Meowth sends blows it away with a giant fan. Sudowoodo tries another Double-Edge at the robot, but it is blinded by the robot's Sand-Attack before being struck away by the robot's rocket wing. So Brock [[recall]]s Sudowoodo.

Having spotted the giant Pidgey robot, Ash, Dawn and Mitchell rush onto the scene as Rhyanna wrestles with the mecha for the Dusk Stone. Pikachu is ready to attack, though orders {{AP|Staraptor}} out to help Rhyanna. Mitchell sends out his Murkrow to help her too, and Murkrow complies with his request. Staraptor supports Rhyanna by her shoulders while Murkrow breaks the mechanical hand. With the robotic hand broken off, Rhyanna gets her Dusk Stone back, Staraptor safely lands with Rhyanna. Still needing to save Misdraevus, Mitchell has his Murkrow crack open the capsule with its beak and successfully returns Misdreavus with no trouble. Ash then commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt which blasts Team Rocket off.

Afterwards Mitchell and Rhyanna are once again reunited and happy to see each other. Rhyanna apologizes for the misunderstanding and admits she doesn't need to evolve her Misdreavus anymore. Mitchell then challenges Rhyanna and says that whoever wins the most battles out of ten gets the Dusk Stone, Rhyanna happily accepts the challenge.

==Major events==

{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Giratina}} (illusion)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Rhyanna]]
* {{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}}

===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|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ([[Rhyanna]]'s)
* {{p|Murkrow}} ({{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}}'s)
* {{p|Mismagius}} (fantasy; Rhyanna's Pokédex)
* {{p|Giratina}} (illusion)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Froslass}}
* The plot of this episode may be based on the Belgian opera ''{{wp|L'oiseau bleu (opera)|L'oiseau bleu}}'' (The Blue Bird), where two siblings search for the "blue bird of happiness". This reflects the search for the [[Dusk Stone]] that would evolve {{p|Misdreavus}} into {{p|Mismagius}}, which can perform incantations that would make one happy. Both {{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}} and [[Rhyanna]]'s Japanese names reflect the names of the siblings.
* Rhyanna's [[Pokédex]] as seen in this episode appears to represent the Ice Blue edition of the [[Nintendo DS Lite]] that was released in 2008, similar to how the Pokédex typically represents the latest released Nintendo handheld system.
* The small shrine seen in this episode has a striking resemblance to {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}'s shrine, which appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.
* The episode's title is a reference to the band {{wp|Sly and the Family Stone}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} narrate the preview of [[DP149|the next episode]].
* This was the last new episode to air before the English release of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* Near the beginning of the episode, {{p|Murkrow}}'s {{wp|pupil}} is strikingly similar to a {{i|Poké Ball}} — specifically, the design used on the DS touchscreen's background during a battle in the [[Generation IV]] games.
* The {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} title of this episode is a reference to the Finnish dark comedy series ''Sisko ja sen veli'' from {{wp|1986}}, written and directed by {{wp|Neil Hardwick}}.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their motto.

===Errors===
[[File:DP148 Error.png|thumb|240px|right|James' eyes being black instead of green]]
* Right before Team Rocket is about to be blasted off, James' eyes are black instead of green.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|夢妖、黑暗鴉和闇之石！|Misdreavus, Murkrow, and the Dark Stone!}}
|cs={{tt|Rodinná pouta těžká jako kámen|Family ties hard as a stone}}
|da={{tt|For familiens skyld!|For the family's sake!}}
|nl={{tt|Ga voor de familiesteen!|Go for the Family Stone!}}
|fi={{tt|Sisko ja sen veli!|Sister and its brother!}}
|hi={{tt|Khandani Pathar Ki Koshish Karo|Try the family stone}}
|id={{tt|Misdreavus, Murkrow, dan Batu Kegelapan!|Misdreavus, Murkrow, and the Dark Stone!}}
|it={{tt|Problemi in famiglia!|Family problems!}}
|no={{tt|Jakten på familiesteinen!|The hunt for the family stone!}}
|pl={{tt|Kamień rodzinny|The family stone}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Pedra da Alegria!|The Stone of Joy!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Pedra Familiar!|A Familiar Stone!}}
|es_la={{tt|Hazlo por la Piedra de la familia|Do it for Family Stone}}
|es_eu={{tt|Una piedra para unir a la familia|A stone to join the family}}
|sv={{tt|Försök med familjestenen!|Try the family stone!}}
|ro={{tt|O Competiție în Familie|A Family Competition}}
|ko={{tt|어둠의 돌과 남매의 화해|Dusk Stone and a Sibling Reconciliation}}
}}
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DP148

2020-03-11T12:52:58Z

Dada: /* Errors */ Add James' eyes error

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title_en=Try for the Family Stone!|
title_ja=ムウマとヤミカラスとやみのいし！|
title_ja_trans=Muma, Yamikarasu and the Dark Stone! |
broadcast_jp=October 22, 2009 |
broadcast_us=March 13, 2010 |
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en_op=[[Battle Cry - (Stand Up!)]] |
ja_op=[[High Touch!|ハイタッチ！ 2009]] |
ja_ed=[[Which One ~ Is It?|‎ドッチ～ニョ？]] |
olmteam=Team Iguchi |
scenario=武上純希 |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=大庭秀昭 |
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director=近橋伸隆 |
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art=木下和栄 |
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'''Try for the Family Stone!''' (Japanese: '''ムウマとヤミカラスとやみのいし！''' ''{{tt|Muma|Misdreavus}}, {{tt|Yamikarasu|Murkrow}} and the {{tt|Dark Stone|Dusk Stone}}!'') is the 148th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 614th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 22, 2009 and in the United States on March 13, 2010.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

While heading toward Sunyshore City and Ash's next Gym Battle, our heroes get lost in a dark forest. They come across a mischievous Murkrow that creates what turn out to be fearful illusions. That Murkrow happens to be in the care of a Trainer named Mitchell, who has a sister named Rhyanna. Mitchell and Rhyanna haven't been speaking to each other since Mitchell took off into the mountains to train with his Murkrow—with the goal of finally beating his sis in battle. Now Rhyanna wants to find a Dusk Stone so she can evolve her Misdreavus into a Mismagius. She hopes the evolved Pokémon will help her brother become happy again. However, the angry Mitchell thinks Rhyanna's purpose is to keep winning battles against him!

That brings us to Team Rocket. Of course, their eyes are on getting themselves a Mismagius and a Dusk Stone, too—and what better way than to steal Rhyanna's Pokémon? With Brock's help, Rhyanna has found a Dusk Stone, which goes to the top of Team Rocket's must-steal list, along with Rhyanna's Misdreavus. But, even with Team Rocket's latest invention, the "Porta-Pidgey Mark Two" robot, the would-be thieves aren't able to hold onto Rhyanna's Misdreavus or the Dusk Stone.

Finally, Rhyanna and Mitchell discuss their issues and make up, happily deciding that the winner of the best of 10 battles between them gets to keep the prized Dusk Stone. And, happy in the knowledge that they helped to reunite the quarreling siblings, our heroes resume their journey toward Sunyshore City.

==Plot==
While on the way to [[Sunyshore City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} find themselves lost in a deep forest. After they spot a {{p|Murkrow}}, {{an|Brock}} fears that it is a sign that something bad is about to happen. Ash writes it off as silly superstition. Suddenly, they feel the ground shaking and are then attacked by {{p|Giratina}}. They escape but are caught up in a flood of rushing water. [[Rhyanna]] comes their rescue, admitting they were caught up in an illusion caused by a Murkrow's {{m|Confuse Ray}}. Brock flirts with her, only to be stopped by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}. Brock makes a quick recovery and queries Rhyanna on how she knows about Murkrow was responsible for the illusions, and she admits that Murkrow is her brother, {{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}}'s Pokémon. Rhyanna explains that they used to continuously battle together, though Mitchell left to train on a mountain, that's when he began play pranks on the travelers. She reveals that he has refused to speak with her ever since, so she's been looking for a [[Dusk Stone]] to evolve her {{p|Misdreavus}} into a {{p|Mismagius}}, believing from her grandpa that it can chant spells that can bring people happiness. She hopes to use it on Mitchell so that she and her brother can make up. Brock decides to help Rhyanna and promises to do everything he can to make her happy.

At a distance, {{TRT}} was eavesdropping on their conversation. [[James]] reveals his very own Dusk Stone detection device - a pair of dowsing rods. His teammates have their doubts, but James's enthusiasm convinces them otherwise.

Rhyanna shows the group to a shrine, which according to her grandpa was where people used to mine for Dusk Stones nearby. To aid the search, the four split up into two teams with Ash and Dawn, Rhyanna and Brock. Brock then suggests that maybe her Misdreavus can find the Stone, as it one of the few that evolve via Dusk Stone, so Rhyanna calls out her Misdreavus. As Ash and Dawn continue their search, the same Murkrow suddenly appears and starts pecking {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s head. Ash has {{AP|Pikachu}} to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} to knock out the troublemaker. Mitchell comes running out to tend to his fainted Murkrow, scolding Ash and Dawn. Mitchell tells them that his sister doesn't care for him, but Dawn instantly disagrees and explains that his sister was even trying to find a Dusk Stone just to make him happy, which makes him reconsider.

Team Rocket's detection device leads them to falling off a cliff, and at the bottom they spot a mine shaft. Realizing they might be close to finding a Dusk Stone, {{MTR}} [[boss fantasy|suggests]] they give a Mismagius to {{an|Giovanni}}. Jessie admits that they will have to catch a Misdreavus first. Suddenly, they catch sight of Rhyanna's Misdreavus just as Rhyanna and Brock themselves falls off the same cliff.

Meanwhile, Mitchell tries to run off, though Ash grabs his wrist to get his attention. Mitchell says he wants to get the Dusk Stone before his sister does, so he can finally beat her in a battle. He explains that he trained up on the mountain with Murkrow. Though he pushed Murkrow too hard when training, which caused Murkrow to run away and stop listening to him. Ash and Dawn realize Mitchell has nothing to do with any of Murkrow's pranks. As Mitchell continues blaming his sister for everything, Dawn tells him to consider how his Pokémon feels. Ash, feeling the same way, tells Mitchell that the only way to become stronger is to work with Murkrow as a team and start listening Murkrow's feelings instead of just his own. Mitchell, now realizes that he'd hurt Murkrow out of his own frustrations of not being able to beat Rhyanna, tearfully apologizes to it, which wakes it up.

Rhyanna is confused by her unfamiliar surrounds, though Misdreavus takes interest in a large rock nearby. Brock uses a stick to lever the stone from the ground, and underneath they find a Dusk Stone. Rhyanna cheerfully embraces and thanks Brock for his hard work, while Brock is thrilled and blushing. Team Rocket suddenly appears and nets Misdreavus for themselves, reciting their {{motto}} afterwards. Brock quickly sends out his {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}} to save Rhyanna's Misdreavus. With a click of a remote, Meowth summons their latest mecha, the [[Team Rocket's mechas|Porta-Pidgey Mark II]]. They throw Misdreavus into the front containment capsule before boarding their robot to make their getaway. Brock commands Sudowoodo to use {{m|Double-Edge}}, though Meowth sends blows it away with a giant fan. Sudowoodo tries another Double-Edge at the robot, but it is blinded by the robot's Sand-Attack before being struck away by the robot's rocket wing. So Brock [[recall]]s Sudowoodo.

Having spotted the giant Pidgey robot, Ash, Dawn and Mitchell rush onto the scene as Rhyanna wrestles with the mecha for the Dusk Stone. Pikachu is ready to attack, though orders {{AP|Staraptor}} out to help Rhyanna. Mitchell sends out his Murkrow to help her too, and Murkrow complies with his request. Staraptor supports Rhyanna by her shoulders while Murkrow breaks the mechanical hand. With the robotic hand broken off, Rhyanna gets her Dusk Stone back, Staraptor safely lands with Rhyanna. Still needing to save Misdraevus, Mitchell has his Murkrow crack open the capsule with its beak and successfully returns Misdreavus with no trouble. Ash then commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt which blasts Team Rocket off.

Afterwards Mitchell and Rhyanna are once again reunited and happy to see each other. Rhyanna apologizes for the misunderstanding and admits she doesn't need to evolve her Misdreavus anymore. Mitchell then challenges Rhyanna and says that whoever wins the most battles out of ten gets the Dusk Stone, Rhyanna happily accepts the challenge.

==Major events==

{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Giratina}} (illusion)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* [[Rhyanna]]
* {{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}}

===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|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ([[Rhyanna]]'s)
* {{p|Murkrow}} ({{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}}'s)
* {{p|Mismagius}} (fantasy; Rhyanna's Pokédex)
* {{p|Giratina}} (illusion)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Froslass}}
* The plot of this episode may be based on the Belgian opera ''{{wp|L'oiseau bleu (opera)|L'oiseau bleu}}'' (The Blue Bird), where two siblings search for the "blue bird of happiness". This reflects the search for the [[Dusk Stone]] that would evolve {{p|Misdreavus}} into {{p|Mismagius}}, which can perform incantations that would make one happy. Both {{OBP|Mitchell|DP148}} and [[Rhyanna]]'s Japanese names reflect the names of the siblings.
* Rhyanna's [[Pokédex]] as seen in this episode appears to represent the Ice Blue edition of the [[Nintendo DS Lite]] that was released in 2008, similar to how the Pokédex typically represents the latest released Nintendo handheld system.
* The small shrine seen in this episode has a striking resemblance to {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}'s shrine, which appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.
* The episode's title is a reference to the band {{wp|Sly and the Family Stone}}.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} narrate the preview of [[DP149|the next episode]].
* This was the last new episode to air before the English release of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* Near the beginning of the episode, {{p|Murkrow}}'s {{wp|pupil}} is strikingly similar to a {{i|Poké Ball}} — specifically, the design used on the DS touchscreen's background during a battle in the [[Generation IV]] games.
* The {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} title of this episode is a reference to the Finnish dark comedy series ''Sisko ja sen veli'' from {{wp|1986}}, written and directed by {{wp|Neil Hardwick}}.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their motto.
* [[Jessie]] [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] in this episode.

===Errors===
[[File:DP148 Error.png|thumb|240px|right|James' eyes being black instead of green]]
* Right before Team Rocket is about to be blasted off, James' eyes are black instead of green.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|夢妖、黑暗鴉和闇之石！|Misdreavus, Murkrow, and the Dark Stone!}}
|cs={{tt|Rodinná pouta těžká jako kámen|Family ties hard as a stone}}
|da={{tt|For familiens skyld!|For the family's sake!}}
|nl={{tt|Ga voor de familiesteen!|Go for the Family Stone!}}
|fi={{tt|Sisko ja sen veli!|Sister and its brother!}}
|hi={{tt|Khandani Pathar Ki Koshish Karo|Try the family stone}}
|id={{tt|Misdreavus, Murkrow, dan Batu Kegelapan!|Misdreavus, Murkrow, and the Dark Stone!}}
|it={{tt|Problemi in famiglia!|Family problems!}}
|no={{tt|Jakten på familiesteinen!|The hunt for the family stone!}}
|pl={{tt|Kamień rodzinny|The family stone}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Pedra da Alegria!|The Stone of Joy!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Pedra Familiar!|A Familiar Stone!}}
|es_la={{tt|Hazlo por la Piedra de la familia|Do it for Family Stone}}
|es_eu={{tt|Una piedra para unir a la familia|A stone to join the family}}
|sv={{tt|Försök med familjestenen!|Try the family stone!}}
|ro={{tt|O Competiție în Familie|A Family Competition}}
|ko={{tt|어둠의 돌과 남매의 화해|Dusk Stone and a Sibling Reconciliation}}
}}
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Pika Pika Massaichu

2020-03-10T19:38:16Z

Dada: Adding note about title translation

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{{Japanese name}}
{{Song|
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screen=yes |
screenshot=PikapikaMassaichuu.png|
artistname=ポケモンキッズ＆オーキド博士＋ピカチュウ |
artistname_ro=Pokémon Kids & Okido-hakase + Pikachu |
lyricistname=[[Akihito Toda|戸田昭吾]] |
lyricistname_ro=Akihito Toda |
composername=[[Hirokazu Tanaka|たなかひろかず]] |
composername_ro=Hirokazu Tanaka |
arrangername=[[Hirokazu Tanaka|たなかひろかず]] |
arrangername_ro=Hirokazu Tanaka |
albumtitle=[[Pika Pika Massaichu (album)|ピカピカまっさいチュウ]] |
albumtitle_ro=Pika Pika Massaichu |
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}}

'''Pika Pika Massaichu''' (Japanese: '''ピカピカまっさいチュウ''' ''Pika Pika Massaichu'') is one of the ending songs of the Japanese [[Pikachu short]]s.

There is no official English translation of the title. The original Japanese name is {{tt|ピカピカまっさいチュウ|Pika Pika Massaichū}}, with the latter part, {{tt|真っ最中|Massaichū}} (in kanji form), having multiple valid translations. One possible title could be ''Pika Pika In Full Swing'', or ''Pika Pika In the Midst of It'' or ''Pika Pika In the Thick of It''.

It debuted in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''.

==Ending animation==
===Synopsis===
{{AP|Pikachu}} and the other Pokémon are enjoying themselves at the beach. They are shown brushing their teeth, with {{p|Butterfree}} nearby making a delivery. It changes to them giving each other a bath. Then, they are running on a sunflower field, with {{p|Raichu}} attempting to catch a Butterfree with a net. As {{MTR}} is selling his merchandise in a festival, {{p|Marill}}, and {{p|Snubbull}} are admiring their prizes, while Pikachu and {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} are eating cotton candy. This is followed by the Pokémon watching the fireworks. It changes to Pikachu and the {{t|Water}} Pokémon swimming underwater. As the sun sets, they are walking happily. It ends with Pikachu, {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Squirtle}}, and Togepi sleeping in a forest.

==Characters==
===Pikachu's Vacation version===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Snubbull}}
* {{p|Nidorina}}
* {{p|Clefable}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Zubat}}
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Jynx}}
* {{p|Omastar}}
* {{p|Dragonair}}

===Pikachu's Ghost Carnival version===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{OP|May|Munchlax}})
* {{p|Mudkip}} ({{OP|Brock|Mudkip}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Phanpy}} ({{OP|Ash|Phanpy}})
* {{p|Bonsly}}
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Lickitung}}
* {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Duskull}}
* {{p|Golbat}}
* {{p|Shuppet}}
* {{p|Banette}}
* {{p|Misdreavus}}
* {{p|Ditto}}

==Lyrics==
{{Schemetable|Pika}}
! Japanese
! English
|-
| <ab>{{tt|まるで　えいがの　しゅやくのよう|Marude eiga no shuyaku no yō}}
{{tt|なつのきみたち　ピカピカ　まぶしくて|Natsu no kimitachi pikapika mabushikute}}

{{tt|イチ　ニ　サン　シー|Ichi ni san shī}}
{{tt|ニイ　ニ　タノ　シー|Nii ni tano shī}}
{{tt|サン　ニ　ウレ　シー|San ni ure shī}}
{{tt|ピカピカ　マブ　シー|Pikapika mabu shī}}
{{tt|ただいま！　なつやすみ！　まっさいチュウ！|Tadaima! natsuyasumi! massaichū!}}

{{tt|サンタクロース　こないけど|Santa kurōsu konai kedo}}
{{tt|おとしだま　もらえっこないけれど|Otoshidama moraekkonai keredo}}
{{tt|おひなさま　おしいれだけど|Ohinasama oshiire dakedo}}
{{tt|こいのぼり　およいでないけれど|Koinobori oyoidenai keredo}}

{{tt|でも！！|Demo!!}}
{{tt|なつやすみは　ちきゅうで　いちばんの　イベントなんだ|Natsuyasumi wa chikyū de ichiban no ibento nanda}}
{{tt|たいようが　こどもたちに　ピカピカの　まほうをかけるのさ|Taiyō ga kodomotachi ni pikapika no mahō o kakeru no sa}}

{{tt|きみが　いつかひらく|Kimi ga itsuka hiraku}}
{{tt|こころの　アルバムに|Kokoro no arubamu ni}}
{{tt|ことしのなつの　かがやきを|Kotoshi no natsu no kagayaki o}}
{{tt|セーブしておこう|Sēbu shiteokō}}

{{tt|ピカピカの　まっさいチュウ！|Pikapika no massaichū!}}

{{tt|みんなで　おねがいしてみよう　なつのたいように|Minna de onegai shitemiyō natsu no taiyō ni}}
{{tt|“ピカピカまほうを　とかないで　いつまでも”|"Pikapika mahō o tokanaide itsumademo"}}

{{tt|しゅくだいいっぱい　あるけれど|Shukudai ippai aru keredo}}
{{tt|むしさされ　ポリポリかゆいけど|Mushisasare poripori kayui kedo}}
{{tt|どろんこあそび　おこられるけど|Doronko asobi okorareru kedo}}
{{tt|ときどきおなかを　こわすけれど|Tokidoki onaka o kowasu keredo}}

{{tt|でも！！|Demo!!}}
{{tt|なつやすみは　むちゅうで　ぼうけんの　まいにちなんだ|Natsuyasumi wa muchū de bōken no mainichi nanda}}
{{tt|こどもたちが　あちこちを　たからじまに　かえてしまうのさ|Kodomotachi ga achikochi o takarajima ni kaeteshimau no sa}}

{{tt|きみが　いつかであう|Kimi ga itsuka deau}}
{{tt|みらいの　こどもたちに|Mirai no kodomotachi ni}}
{{tt|ことしのなつの　ものがたり|Kotoshi no natsu no monogatari}}
{{tt|きかせてあげよう|Kikasete ageyō}}

{{tt|ピカピカの　まっさいチュウ！|Pikapika no massaichū!}}

{{tt|なつやすみを　はつめいした　むかしのだれかさん|Natsuyasumi o hatsumeishita mukashi no darekasan}}
{{tt|あなたに“ポケモンノーベルしょう”あげたいんだ|Anata ni "Pokémon nōberu shō" agetainda}}

{{tt|みんなで　おねがいしてみよう　なつのたいように|Minna de onegai shitemiyō natsu no taiyō ni}}
{{tt|“ピカピカまほうを　とかないで　いつまでも”|"Pikapika mahou o tokanaide itsumademo"}}</ab>
| <ab>''Like the lead part of a movie
All of you glitter brightly in the summer

One, two, three, four
Two, two, so fun
Three, two, so happy
Glittering brightly
Right now! In the midst of! Summer vacation!

Santa Claus doesn't come around...
We don't receive {{wp|Japanese New Year#Otoshidama|otoshidama}}...
{{wp|Hinamatsuri#First platform|Ohinasama}} is packed away...
The {{wp|Koinobori|koinobori}} aren't swimming...

But!!
Summer vacation is the greatest event on earth
The sun casts a glittering magic on the children

In the photo album in your heart
That you will someday open up
Be sure to save
The radiance of this summer

In the midst of the glittering!

Let's all make a wish to the summer sun:
"Never let the glittering magic melt away"

There's so much homework...
Our bug bites throb and itch...
We get in trouble for playing in the mud...
Sometimes we get upset stomachs...

But!!
During summer vacation we're engrossed in a daily adventure
Children go around making treasure islands everywhere

When you someday meet
The children of the future
Be sure to tell them
The story of this summer

In the midst of the glittering!

To whoever it was, long ago, that invented summer vacation:
We want to give you the "Pokémon Nobel Prize!"

Let's all make a wish to the summer sun:
"Never let the glittering magic melt away"''</ab>
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* In the 2012 Japanese Blu-ray release, {{p|Jynx}} was recolored in the credits due to the [[Jynx (Pokémon)#Controversy|controversy surrounding her color scheme]].

===Errors===

{{-}}
{{stub|Music}}
{{Japanese ending themes}}
{{Project Music notice}}
[[Category:Japanese ending themes]]

[[ja:ピカピカまっさいチュウ]]

DP143

2020-03-05T12:29:11Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ Some small additions. Removed one error as it was totally within regular animation unevenness, the kind we see on some frames every episode.

{{EpicodePrevNext
|prevcode=DP142
|prevtitle=Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!
|nextcode=DP144
|nexttitle=Gone With the Windworks!
|series=Diamond & Pearl series
|colorscheme=Sinnoh}}
{{EpisodeInfobox
|epcode=DP143
|altepcode=EP609
|colorscheme=Sinnoh
|screen=hd
|title_en=An Egg Scramble!
|title_ja=ジョウトフェスタ！チコリータとワニノコ登場！！
|title_ja_trans=Johto Festa! Enter Chicorita and Waninoko!!
|broadcast_jp=September 17, 2009
|broadcast_us=February 6, 2010
|en_series=
|en_op=[[Battle Cry - (Stand Up!)]]
|ja_op=[[High Touch!|ハイタッチ！ 2009]]
|ja_ed=[[Get Fired Up, Spiky-eared Pichu!|もえよ　ギザみみピチュー！]]
|olmteam=Team Iguchi
|scenario=十川誠志
|storyboardn=1
|storyboard=小山賢
|directorn=1
|director=小山賢
|artn=2
|art1=古川博之
|art2=牧内ももこ
|morecredits=yes
|epstaffpage=DP141-DP150
|footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|dp|143}}
}}

'''An Egg Scramble!''' (Japanese: '''ジョウトフェスタ！チコリータとワニノコ登場！！''' ''{{tt|Johto Festa|Johto Festival}}! Enter {{tt|Chicorita|Chikorita}} and {{tt|Waninoko|Totodile}}!!'') is the 143rd episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 609th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan as a one-hour special on September 17, 2009, along with [[DP144]], and in the United States on February 6, 2010.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On their way to Lilypad Town and Dawn's next Pokémon Contest, Ash and the gang discover a nearby village where a festival is about to occur. Lyra is one of the festival's spokespersons-and a Trainer, to boot. She introduces herself after our heroes find her lost Marill, then she escorts them to the festival. There, they meet a budding young Pokémon Breeder named Khoury, and his father, who runs the festival.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has showed up and stolen food from the festival! When they see Dawn battle and beat Lyra in a special event where Dawn gets a Pokémon Egg as a prize, they steal it, too! But of course Ash will never let them get away with that! Everyone splits up to go looking for Jessie, James, Meowth, and Dawn's Egg. But they won't be easy to find. An angry Ursaring upsets Team Rocket's getaway plan, and Jessie winds up separated from James and Meowth during the chase.

Under the skillful leadership of Lyra, our heroes discover Team Rocket's whereabouts and retrieve the Egg, later to find out it contains a cute-but rather aggressive-baby Cyndaquil. Dawn couldn't be happier, though! Khoury and Lyra ask Khoury's father if they can go with Ash and company to Lilypad Town...and he says yes! So, for now, our heroes have added two new friends, and a baby Cyndaquil, as well!

==Plot==
As {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} walk through a village, both Ash and {{an|Dawn}} complain of hunger. As they look for a place to have lunch, Ash spots a {{p|Marill}} stuck between two buildings. {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} struggle to pull it out, but Marill eventually uses {{m|Water Gun}} to force itself out. {{an|Brock}} checks it as Dawn scans with her [[Pokédex]]. A girl runs up and claims the Marill as hers, recalling it to its {{i|Poké Ball}}. She introduces herself as {{an|Lyra}} as Ash and his friends make their introductions. Lyra notices Dawn's Piplup and scans it with her own Pokédex. She reveals that her Pokédex is a brand-new [[Johto]] model, the same region she is from, and that the [[Johto Festival]] is commencing. She calls Dawn {{tt|Dane|Hikarin}} before they set off.

At the center of the village, the festival is in full gear as a phone rings. Lyra pulls out a new type of [[Pokégear]] that Ash doesn't recognize and answers it, talking to her friend [[Khoury]]. She talks about the festival, how it travels throughout other regions to promote Johto. A recording of Lyra hosting a documentary appears on the screen, the documentary talking about Johto's features, touching on [[Ecruteak City]], its [[Burned Tower]] and the [[Kimono Girl]]s, bringing back Ash's memories (and Brock's of the girls) of his previous travels throughout the Johto [[region]]. The presentation continues with [[Goldenrod City]], the [[Glitter Lighthouse]] in [[Olivine City]] and its [[Amphy|Ampharos]]. It rounds up with Johto's final [[Gym Leader]] in [[Blackthorn City]], {{type|Dragon}} [[Type expert|specialist]] [[Clair]] of [[Blackthorn Gym]]. The presentation ends with Lyra hoping that the viewer visits the land of Johto soon. Lyra leads them to a [[Moomoo Milk]] stand that her friend Khoury runs. Dawn notices a {{TP|Khoury|Totodile}} behind the counter and scans it. Piplup and Pikachu try to meet, but Totodile doesn't respond to the friend request, about as well as with its [[Pokémon food]] that Khoury made. Brock samples it and says that it is too sweet, asking for [[Chesto Berry|Chesto Berries]]. Brock grinds up some Berries into powder with a {{wp|mortar and pestle}}, then adds it to the food, which makes it more appealing to Totodile and allows it to chow down. As Brock offers to give him a recipe, [[Khoury's father]] offers the group soft serve ice cream made from MooMoo Milk, which they love. Lyra introduces the group to Khoury, a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}, and his father, the man responsible for running the festival. Ash and Lyra share their experiences throughout [[Sinnoh]] and Johto [[Gym]]s respectively, Ash with seven [[Badge]]s and Lyra with two. Dawn mentions that she is a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}, the first one Lyra has met in person, as Khoury's Totodile jumps on his shoulder, hinting that the exhibition of the Johto {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} is about to start.

While {{TRT}} chows down on food, Lyra starts the exhibition. She discusses the three Johto [[starter Pokémon]] on the screen before bringing out her {{p|Chikorita}}. Lyra calls Dawn up to the field to {{pkmn|battle}} Chikorita with Piplup. The crowd applauds as she accepts, stepping up to the platform. Lyra reveals that if Dawn wins, Lyra will give her a prize. Piplup jumps to battle, even though Chikorita has a [[Type#Type effectiveness|type advantage]]. Khoury's father starts the battle as Chikorita hits with {{m|Razor Leaf}}. Piplup rebounds and fires {{m|Bubble Beam}}, but a {{m|Light Screen}} blocks it. Piplup charges with {{m|Peck}} and hits before following up with another Bubble Beam. Another Light Screen blocks it, but it is clearly weaker. Another Peck attack breaks the shield and [[fainting|knocks out]] Chikorita, giving Dawn the win. Khoury was impressed by the strategy as Lyra recalls Chikorita. Lyra presents Dawn with a wrapped box, her prize. Dawn opens it and finds a [[Pokémon Egg]] in an Egg case. As they wonder what is inside the Egg, Team Rocket suddenly appears in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]], packed up with food from the festival. {{MTR}} steals Dawn's Egg with a mecha arm. They proceed to escape, but they run into a tree and puncture their balloon, sending them crashing away from the village in the forest. Ash and his friends pursue, and Lyra does too, but she has to convince Khoury to go too.

At the crash site, [[Jessie]] eats almost all the food (causing her belly to become swollen, in true anime fashion) as they turn to the Egg. [[James]] theorizes that it holds a [[legendary Pokémon]], each one coming up with an idea. A {{p|Teddiursa}} sneaks up and starts eating their food. Jessie scolds it and makes it cry, causing its parent {{p|Ursaring}} to attack them with {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Team Rocket runs away with the Ursaring in hot pursuit.

Ash and his friends find the deserted crash site as Lyra tries to motivate Khoury to be more brave. The guys and the girls split off to search as Ash sends {{AP|Staraptor}} to scout. Meanwhile, Team Rocket continues to run. Jessie trips and loses the Egg. James and Meowth go after it while Jessie flees from Ursaring. Meowth and James reclaim it and try to meet up with Jessie. Ash and the guys spot James and follow. As James walks, he notices the Egg flashing, indicating it is close to hatching. Staraptor has also spotted James, and Khoury phones Lyra to coordinate a meet. Using Marill and Totodile's Water Gun attacks, they are able to pursue James. When the guys catch up with James, the girls cut him off. Surrounded, James sends out {{TP|James|Carnivine}}. Khoury proceeds to check Carnivine with his Pokédex at a bad moment. Carnivine fires {{m|Bullet Seed}} to suppress the guys, but Totodile sneaks up and takes the Egg back. Pikachu and Piplup attack with {{m|Thunderbolt}} ad Bubble Beam before a twin Water Gun attack from Marill and Totodile sends James and Meowth off. Dawn reclaims her Egg and notes it is close to hatching.

James and Meowth land and meet up with Jessie (whose stomach has instantly reverted to normal, also in true anime fashion), when they are then surrounded by many Ursaring. Back at the village, Lyra convinces Khoury's father to allow her to go attend the upcoming [[Lilypad Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]], while Khoury wants to learn from Brock. He agrees to let Lyra and Khoury go with Ash and his friends for a while. Dawn's Egg fully glows as she brings it out of the case, revealing her new {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}}. Dawn picks up Cyndaquil, as it shows affection by lighting its back fire, torching Dawn's hair. Everyone laughs as they decide to travel together.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet {{an|Lyra}} and [[Khoury]], two [[Pokémon Trainer]]s from [[Johto]].
* {{an|Dawn}} has a {{pkmn|battle}} with Lyra during the [[Johto Festival]] and wins.
* Lyra rewards Dawn of her victory with an {{pkmn|Egg}}, which later hatches into a {{TP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}}.
* Lyra and Khoury join the group.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Lyra}}
* [[Khoury]]
* [[Khoury's father]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Lyra's Marill]]
* [[Khoury's Totodile]]
* [[Dawn's Cyndaquil]]

==Characters==
[[File:Johto Festival attendees.png|thumb|420px|Johto Festival attendees]]
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Clair]] (television)
* {{an|Lyra}}
* [[Khoury]]
* [[Kimono Girl]]s (television)
* [[Khoury's father]]
* [[Johto Festival]] attendees

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{OP|Dawn|Cyndaquil}}; hatched)
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Ampharos}} ([[Jasmine]]'s; [[Amphy|Sparkle]]; on television)
* {{p|Dragonair}} ({{OP|Clair|Dragonair}}; on television)
* {{p|Marill}} ({{OP|Lyra|Marill}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{an|Lyra}}'s)
* {{p|Totodile}} ({{OP|Khoury|Totodile}})
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Ursaring}} (multiple)
* {{p|Celebi}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Lugia}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Entei}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
[[File:Clair and Dragonair.png|thumb|250px|Clair in her new clothes]]
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]] takes a seven-episode hiatus beginning with this episode.
* This is the first episode of the five-part mini-arc involving {{an|Lyra}} and [[Khoury]].
* This and [[DP144|the following episode]] are the first episodes to air in Japan after the earliest releases of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} in Japan and {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}.
* Lyra's [[Johto]] introduction shows [[Clair]] in her [[Generation IV]] outfit, her original outfit having debuted in ''[[EP251|Beauty is Skin Deep]]''. This new outfit will also be seen when Clair reappears in person in ''[[BW136|A Pokémon of a Different Color!]]''.
* This is the first time that a main character receives an {{pkmn|Egg}} that hatches in the same episode.
* The episode shows many of the new [[List of Key Items in Generation IV|Key Items]] within {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. At their stall, Khoury and his father are selling items such as [[Apricorn]]s, [[Apricorn Box]]es, [[Berry Pots]], [[Rage Candy Bar]]s, and [[Apriblender]]s.
* In the Japanese version, {{an|Lyra}} calls {{an|Dawn}} "Hikarin", much like how [[Marilyn]] did in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]''. However, in the English dub, Lyra calls Dawn "Dane", while Marilyn had called her "Dawny."
* The move {{m|Water Gun}} is rendered in CGI starting with this episode.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a variation of their {{motto}}.
* This is one of the few episodes where one of Team Rocket members doesn't blast off. Only [[James]] and {{MTR}} blast off in this episode.
* The three Pokémon that Team Rocket said could be in the Egg are the stars of the [[M02|second]], [[M03|third]], and [[M04|fourth]] movies.
* Music from ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' is used.
* This marks the third time a main character obtains a Pokémon that Ash already owns. The first and second were {{an|May}}'s {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} and {{TP|May|Squirtle}}.

===Errors===
* In the English version, when Team Rocket eats the stolen food in their balloon, their Japanese voices can be heard.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|城都特展！菊草葉與小鋸鱷登場！！|Chéngdū (Johto) Special Exhibition! Enter Chikorita and Totodile!!}}
|cs={{tt|Zápas o vejce|Fighting for an Egg}}
|da={{tt|Stor ståhej for et lille æg!|Much ado about a little Egg!}}
|de={{tt|Ei, Ei, Ei!|It can be doubly translated-with ''Egg, Egg, Egg!'' and ''Hey, hey, hey!''}}
|nl={{tt|Dit Ei hoort erbij!|This Egg belongs!}}
|fi={{tt|Seuratkaa tuota munaa!|Follow that Egg!}}
|it={{tt|Tutto per un uovo!|All for an Egg!}}
|no={{tt|Eggerøre!|Scrambled Egg!}}
|pl={{tt|Ale jajo!|What an Egg! (pun)}}
|pt_br={{tt|A Disputa por um ovo!|Dispute for an Egg!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Salgalhada de Ovos!|A Gallimaufry of Eggs!}}
|es_la={{tt|Huevo revuelto|Scrambled Egg}}
|es_eu={{tt|Un huevo revuelto|A scrambled Egg}}
|sv={{tt|En äggröra!|A scrambled Egg!}}
|ro={{tt|Un Ou cu Surprize|An Egg with Surprises}}
|hi={{tt|Ande ki bhurji|An Egg Scramble}}
|ko={{tt|성도페스타! 치코리타와 리아코 등장|Johto Festival! Enter Chikorita and Totodile}}
}}
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|prevtitle=Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!
|nextcode=DP144
|nexttitle=Gone With the Windworks!
|series=Diamond & Pearl series
|colorscheme=Sinnoh}}
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User talk:Dada

2020-03-02T15:37:54Z

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== Section editing ==

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User talk:FinnishPokéFan92/Archive 3

2020-03-02T15:36:41Z

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'''Archived talks:''' 
:[[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92/Archive 1]] (archived on November 5, 2015)
:[[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92/Archive 2]] (archived on January 27, 2020)

== Mr.Mime (cont.) ==

I couldn't continue to talk because you have archived it. The point I want to say or hope that I don't understand is, Ash caught Mr.Mime in [[EP064|It's Mr.Mime Time]], which is a fully evolved Pokémon. That means he caught it prior to Beedrill, but why didn't you add Mr.Mime instead of Beedrill in the trivia, and also it is 1031 episodes earlier. {{unsigned|Dhiwakar}}
:Why would ''before'' be notable? It isn't the last fully evolved Pokémon before Dragonite, and it's not a member of a three-stage family. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:02, 27 January 2020 (UTC)
I understand it now and thank you [[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 02:58, 28 January 2020 (UTC)

== New page ==

Why can't I create new pages,or why does it say you are denied permission to create a new page? {{unsigned|Dhiwakar}}
:Like I said before, please talk to an admin about things that trouble you. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 04:32, 28 January 2020 (UTC)
Thank you FinnishPokéFan92. --[[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 14:51, 28 January 2020 (UTC)
::Not sure why you couldn't answer this question, Finnish, when you know the answer to it. In any case, Dhiwakar, you can't create new pages because you are not {{bp|autoconfirmed}}. To be autoconfirmed, you have to be a user for some time and make a certain number of edits.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:22, 28 January 2020 (UTC)
:::My apologies, FF. I guess I just figured he should ask from a person whose job it basically is to answer to any questions new users may have. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:25, 28 January 2020 (UTC)

== Notability requirement? ==
Hi, you reverted my edit on the Pokemon HQ Lab page for not being notable enough.

I checked the wiki rules for notability requirements and the only rule I see on notability is this one:
"All English and Japanese Pokémon canon material is notable and relevant."

From this page:
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bulbapedia:Notability_requirements

As this is an encyclopedia, I feel it could be useful - perhaps not to every user, but to some - to have a comprehensive list of Trainers and their Pokemon's movesets. The next battle in the game is the first [[Chobin]] battle, and that one Pokemon and one move has its own block there. Later on in the Pokemon HQ Lab page, the battle with Spy Naps is listed along with his Shadow Teddiursa's moves, even though he can never actually use any of them. So, I don't understand where the notability requirement comes in, and it seems inconsistent - is there a policy I'm not aware of? I'm new here.[[User:ReturnofVojtoRX|ReturnofVojtoRX]] ([[User talk:ReturnofVojtoRX|talk]]) 08:54, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:He isn't notable enough to receive a detailed list of movesets and Abilities. That's what I meant. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:52, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

::Yes, I understood that, but my question is: why not? Or to put it another way, what's the harm in adding more detailed information on Trainer encounters? As I noted above, there are other Trainers from this game that are given a detailed list of moves and abilities when they arguably don't need them either. I don't see why it has to be removed for not being notable enough if it's factual information about the games and it's something players might encounter or find useful. [[User:ReturnofVojtoRX|ReturnofVojtoRX]] ([[User talk:ReturnofVojtoRX|talk]]) 10:58, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
::: Bulbapedia doesn't see it necessary for adding detailed party info for less notable Trainers. It would easily end up taking too much space if they were added for everyone. I'm pretty sure all party templates we have on location articles are all for Trainers who are notable in some way. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:44, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

::::Too much space on the wiki servers or too much space on the page? You have two subpages on your user page relating to your Pokemon teams which use those templates several dozen times, so I'm assuming it's not a wiki space issue. Does more detailed information need to be posted on a subpage for the article, if it's added? --[[User:ReturnofVojtoRX|ReturnofVojtoRX]] ([[User talk:ReturnofVojtoRX|talk]]) 11:56, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:::::Too much space on the page. Would be inconvenient. Important Trainers are usually ones who have a notable role in the story or are major bosses, like your rivals, Gym Leaders, or villainous team leaders. I recommend you contact an admin, because that's about the best explanation I can come up with at the moment. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 12:00, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:::::I've done so, it seems prudent to get a proper understanding of how to add this information before I continue doing so. Thanks for the response. --[[User:ReturnofVojtoRX|ReturnofVojtoRX]] ([[User talk:ReturnofVojtoRX|talk]]) 12:04, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
::::::No problem. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 12:44, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

== Template:Drinks ==

I don't think the drinks are really all that related. Fresh Water, Soda Pop, and Lemonade are related and all can be purchased from vending machines, but the other three really aren't. MooMoo Milk at least can be purchased from vending machines in Orre, but otherwise isn't that similar. The only thing Tea has in common with them is that it replaces the role of the vending machine drinks for satisfying the Saffron guards. Berry Juice just has nothing in common with the others at all.

As a result, personally I'd rather just delete the template entirely and leave "See also" links between the three vending machine drinks. If you would like to make a case for why there should be navigation between them though, please go ahead. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 09:45, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:Sounds sensible to me. I think I'll make the template exclusive to the vending machine drinks. How does that sound? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:52, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
::My one concern with doing that is that I would want to put the "Vending Machine drinks" as the nav header, but then MooMoo Milk would also be in that category, but only in Colosseum and XD. Which is why I think just "See also" links rather than a formal Nav template would be better. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:04, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:::Hmmm... Yeah. You're probably right. Could you delete the template for me? Also, should I add all the drinks there, or Tea and maybe also Berry Juice? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:44, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
::::Just the three main vending machine drinks should have "See also" links to each other, I think. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:03, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

== Itemlist/2 ==

Please don't use {{template|Itemlist/2}} (or 3) for cases like [[Special:Diff/3109136|Gym rewards]] where you receive both at once. That's not what it's meant for and having different uses in different places will only be confusing.

The template is only meant for items that can randomly change. I.e., where you only get one item at a time, and the next day or something you may get something else (and where it's not convenient to separate those out to their own lists like [[Fishing]] items or something). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 21:53, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
:To me, it seems perfectly usable outside of randomly changing items too. And Chosen seems to agree with me. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 21:57, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
::You missed a big point. It's meant for one thing. Using it for something completely opposite is terribly confusing. Please do not. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 22:04, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
:::I'm sorry. I just tried to improvise. And to be honest, I still fail to see what's wrong with this way of using it. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 22:05, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
::::(Sorry, I didn't think you necessarily wanted a response.) We can look at [[Axew's Eye]] for a fairly simple example.
::::In the uses you were putting it to, when you talk to one person, you get multiple items at once, like a TM and a uniform. If someone sees that and then comes to Axew's Eye, they would think that, oh, looks like if I look around the northwest shore, I can get a Pearl, Big Pearl, AND Pearl String (and a second Pearl and Big Pearl).
::::But, no, I made the template so that we could much more easily link those items in the Wild Area that can regenerate as different things for the same spot (like a Pearl OR a Big Pearl OR a Pearl String).
::::Do you see that these uses are completely opposite? [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 13:46, 6 February 2020 (UTC)
:::::Kinda. I guess I'll be okay with this now. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 13:59, 6 February 2020 (UTC)

== Sword/Shield plot ==

If you'd like, you can adapt the plot summary [[Special:Diff/3114071|you posted here]] for the main [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] page. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:05, 11 February 2020 (UTC)
:Sounds like a good idea. I may very well do so. Thanks! --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 05:49, 12 February 2020 (UTC)

== "I don't think these description are overly necessary." ==

Hi, I made a description about Bea and her Pokémon on her page. Why was it not approved? I mean, her anime category is extremely reduced, and the episode showed a lot of her personality and her Pokémon. Isn't the goal to have a wiki with complete and (if) possible detailed information about each element of the franchise? The greatest merit of Twilight Wings is precisely that he is giving depth to some characters. Well, I don't know, you've been in this for longer than me. --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hilaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:58, 18 February 2020 (UTC)
:I readded the character section with a new description. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 19:01, 18 February 2020 (UTC)
:: Oh, Ok. Thanks. :D --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hilaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 20:11, 18 February 2020 (UTC)

== Do not revert my edits with no reason ==

If you're going to revert my edits, give a good reason for doing so. [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=DP138&diff=3125109&oldid=3125106 Randomly reverting edits] without so much as giving an edit reason is [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bulbapedia:Blocking_policy#Uncivil_behavior uncivil behavior]. Besides, there was nothing wrong with the edits—so why did you do that? --[[User:Dada|Dada]] ([[User talk:Dada|talk]]) 16:46, 29 February 2020 (UTC)
:I see you also [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=DP104&diff=3101347&oldid=3101338 reverted this change] I made without reason. If you believe I was wrong, say so in the edit description. However in this case the reason why I made this edit is because the wallbreaking only occurs in the English dub and not in the Japanese original. So if you're going to move it back to "trivia" the least you could do is make it say "in the English dub,". --[[User:Dada|Dada]] ([[User talk:Dada|talk]]) 16:49, 29 February 2020 (UTC)
::The first one was because characters of the day aren't listed as debuts, splitting the double character link was unnecessary, and the last sentence didn't need to be split away from the big paragraph. The second one was because fourth wall breaks are listed in the trivia section, even if they're dub only. Also, be aware that you can edit the whole page at once instead of just one section at a time. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 18:23, 29 February 2020 (UTC)

:::Here's the problem: when you removed all my edits, without edit reason or anything, you seem to have deleted more than you intended, judging on your message here. That's why I edit sections at a time instead of the whole page: because it allows me to explain the purpose of each edit.

:::Next time, use an edit reason instead of treating me like I'm a spambot whose content can just be thrown out like garbage. It's only a basic courtesy towards your fellow editors, all of whom are here in our spare time. I understand that this is a wiki and everything we write here is going to be edited by others, but giving a reason for it is only a basic thing. And not to mention, if you don't do that, the only thing that will happen is I'll edit it back in because I can't understand the reason why you removed it.

:::The things you did not acknowledge:

:::1) your revert on DP104. Can you at least just admit that you should've added "in the dub only" to that sentence, and that reverting it with no edit reason and no message either on my talk page or on the talk page of the article is incredibly suspicious?

:::2) you removed my addition regarding the conversation Delia has with Ash, and you removed my addition on [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=DP138&diff=3125109&oldid=3125106 line 129] regarding the title card. '''That's why you should not carelessly be reverting entire pages. You removed content that you didn't intend to remove.''' You apparently did that just because one sentence was split off from the rest. Did you not notice you removed those other things too?

:::3) I also removed a line in the errors section because it wasn't an error. You didn't mention any reason for removing it just now, so I'm assuming you also put that back in without realizing it by reverting the whole page.

:::It's difficult to assume good faith when you're just removing entire edits with apparently not having any reason for it. Please don't do it again and be careful next time, and if you're going to revert anything, make sure it's for a valid reason. ''I would absolutely do the same thing for you, and I don't think I'm being unreasonable here by asking that you do the same thing.'' --[[User:Dada|Dada]] ([[User talk:Dada|talk]]) 14:33, 1 March 2020 (UTC)
::::I didn't mean to treat you as a spambot. If I came off like that to you, I apologize, it wasn't my intention. And more often than not, I do acknowledge the reason for my edit reversions in the edit summary. Sorry for not doing that to your edits. It's also not unusual here at Bulbapedia to remove entire big edits, even if one of the done edits happened to be correct. I don't want us to be treat each other as unpleasant people, so I apologize for upsetting you, and, from now on, I'll try being more clear about why I alter or remove your edits, if I ever do. PS. Your post is really impressive. My hat's off to your dedication. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:36, 1 March 2020 (UTC)
:::::I apologize for coming on so strongly to you. I understand that some of my edits were not correct and that you were fixing the page by removing them. I'll keep that in mind from now on. I've also been told that section editing is dispreferred to full page editing if there are multiple edits to make, so I'll refrain from doing that as well. Thanks for understanding my view on this. --[[User:Dada|Dada]] ([[User talk:Dada|talk]]) 15:36, 2 March 2020 (UTC)

User:Dada

2020-03-01T14:45:11Z

Dada: Reddit subs

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Hello! I'm not nearly as dedicated as most people on here, but hopefully I can be of some use on this wiki.

I speak Japanese and I'm a big fan of the Pokémon anime. I've also been a professional programmer for over 15 years, for a variety of languages.

I'm also familiar with PRNG abuse (primarily Gen III-V, but some for the newer generations too), so let me know if you have any questions about that. I used to mod the [https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemontrades/ r/PokémonTrades] and [https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemonrng/ r/PokémonRNG] subs.

=== Projects ===

I'm the maintainer of [https://github.com/msikma/pokesprite PokéSprite], a database project of box and inventory sprites from the Pokémon core series games. For this project I made over 1600 custom shiny versions of official sprites, and they're used by trader spreadsheets and various other projects like PKHeX. I'd love to know if you use it for anything!

I've done various other Pokémon related projects that can be found on [https://github.com/msikma/ my Github page].

=== Contact ===

* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/members/73378.html My profile page] on Bulbagarden Forums
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/poketradereferences/comments/1sr7q1/dada_s_reference/ My reference topic] and [http://www.reddit.com/r/friendsafari/comments/1sycem/adding_anyone_still_have_a_list_of_fs_pok%C3%A9mon_i/ Friend Safari topic] on Reddit

[[User talk:Dada|Leave a message on my talk page]] or [[Special:Emailuser/Dada|e-mail me]].

User:Dada

2020-03-01T14:43:58Z

Dada: Some updates

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Hello! I'm not nearly as dedicated as most people on here, but hopefully I can be of some use on this wiki.

I speak Japanese and I'm a big fan of the Pokémon anime. I've also been a professional programmer for over 15 years, for a variety of languages.

I'm also familiar with PRNG abuse (primarily Gen III-V, but some for the newer generations too), so let me know if you have any questions about that.

=== Projects ===

I'm the maintainer of [https://github.com/msikma/pokesprite PokéSprite], a database project of box and inventory sprites from the Pokémon core series games. For this project I made over 1600 custom shiny versions of official sprites, and they're used by trader spreadsheets and various other projects like PKHeX. I'd love to know if you use it for anything!

I've done various other Pokémon related projects that can be found on [https://github.com/msikma/ my Github page].

=== Contact ===

* [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/members/73378.html My profile page] on Bulbagarden Forums
* [http://www.reddit.com/r/poketradereferences/comments/1sr7q1/dada_s_reference/ My reference topic] and [http://www.reddit.com/r/friendsafari/comments/1sycem/adding_anyone_still_have_a_list_of_fs_pok%C3%A9mon_i/ Friend Safari topic] on Reddit

[[User talk:Dada|Leave a message on my talk page]] or [[Special:Emailuser/Dada|e-mail me]].

DP138

2020-03-01T14:37:15Z

Dada: Putting back in the additions that FinnishPokéFan92 removed apparently without realizing it when reverting other things. See your talk page.

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prevtitle=Three Sides to Every Story! |
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nexttitle=A Faux Oak Finish! |
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title_en=Strategy Begins at Home!|
title_ja=ヒカリVSママ！親子対決！！|
title_ja_trans=Hikari VS Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!! |
broadcast_jp=August 13, 2009 |
broadcast_us=January 2, 2010 |
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ja_op=[[High Touch!|ハイタッチ！ 2009]] |
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'''Strategy Begins at Home!''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリVSママ！親子対決！！''' ''{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!'') is the 138th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 604th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 13, 2009 and in the United States on January 2, 2010.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Arriving at Dawn’s home in Twinleaf Town, Dawn’s mother Johanna is in the process of planning the town festival’s events along with Izzy and Cara. Unfortunately, those two can’t seem to make up their minds on any part of their work. This is keeping Dawn’s mother very busy, which also seems to be keeping Dawn from the Contest Battle challenge against her mother.

So while Dawn plans her Battle strategy and Ash and Pikachu take a walk to get to know Twinleaf Town better, Johanna, Izzy, and Cara take care of the festival’s details. This finally leads to a two-on-two battle between Dawn and her mom, Johanna! Dawn looks quite impressive at the outset, but Johanna’s Top Coordinator experience shines through as Dawn, Piplup, and Pachirisu are eventually defeated.

Meanwhile, a disguised Team Rocket has been hired to catch as many Goldeen as possible for one of the festival’s events. Although slow to start, they end up catching a great many of the Pokémon but, as usual, they go for more than they bargain for and end up accidentally catching a Gyarados, which sends them blasting off again!

Feeling inspired after Johanna and Dawn’s battle, our heroes happily anticipate the next few day’s events, as they excitedly watch the Twinleaf Festival begin to take shape!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} make it back to [[Twinleaf Town]] as {{an|Dawn}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} take the lead, clearly excited to be back home. As they walk, {{an|Brock}} enjoys the quiet atmosphere, reminding Ash of [[Pallet Town|his hometown]]. Ahead, they spot a few people talking about placing some stands, but not making much progress. Dawn calls out their names, [[Izzy and Cara]], meeting up with them. Cara mentions that they are working with [[Johanna]] to plan the [[Twinleaf Festival|festival]], but Izzy isn't helping much. Dawn introduces Ash, Brock and her Piplup.

Dawn leads her friends to her house as Dawn is clearly excited, busting in. Johanna meets her, as well as Ash and Brock, with her {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} in tow. Johanna greets Piplup as the Penguin {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} tries to greet Glameow, but gets the cold shoulder. He looks hurt, but tries again with Umbreon and gets the same response, to which {{AP|Pikachu}} comforts him. An older girl, [[Noelle]], walks down the stairs with her {{p|Bellossom}} and welcomes Dawn's return. She finished setting up the rooms for Ash and Brock, being there to enroll in Johanna's {{pkmn|Coordinator}} class. Dawn shows her the four [[Ribbon]]s she has earned, but Brock pulls her aside and makes his usual advances to Noelle. He gets {{m|Poison Jab|shut down}} not just by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, but Bellossom as well with {{m|Stun Spore}}, Croagunk dragging him away.

Ash checks out the trophies and pictures on the wall as Dawn fills him in about her mother's career. Dawn then decides to challenge her mother to a [[Contest Battle]], which she agrees to, but they decide to eat first, since the food was freshly prepared. Ash shows impolite excitement at the prospect of being fed and quickly apologizes after Pikachu's pointing out that he's being rude, but Johanna laughs and lets it slide as she asks Noelle to show Ash and Brock their rooms. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} sits by a lake, [[fishing]] for {{p|Goldeen}} under [[Sayer]]'s terms. Sayer is disappointed that they have not caught any Goldeen, which are needed for a Goldeen catching game at the festival. Team Rocket tells Sayer that they are doing it mainly for [[Pokémon Dollar|money]], since they are broke (as usual).

Meanwhile, everyone sits down for lunch at Dawn's home. Johanna compliments Brock on his cooking ability that Dawn told her about. Glameow and Umbreon enjoy Brock's [[Pokémon food]], which pleases her since they are picky eaters. Noelle asks Brock for his recipe, which puts him into a romantic advance before Bellossom and Croagunk stop him. Dawn and Johanna clean the dishes as Ash talks to {{an|Professor Oak}} over the videophone. Professor Oak gives the {{pkmn|Trainer}} advice about learning from Johanna, whose experience as a [[Top Coordinator]] might prove useful to him. Dawn and Johanna join the conversation as Dawn learns that Professor Oak is on his way to attend the festival. Then, {{Delia|Ash's mother}} bumps Professor Oak out of the frame and joins the conversation as well, telling Johanna to feel free to scold Ash if needed as he's a little rambunctious by nature—and that she's glad he's growing up and becoming more mature every day. Meanwhile, Team Rocket starts reeling in Pokémon, but none of them are Goldeen, so they toss them back.

In the garden, Brock and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} tend to the flowers, getting positive reviews from Johanna and Noelle. Johanna and Dawn decide to have their battle, but Izzy, Cara and Sayer meet up with Johanna, still trying to work out food booth placement. Although Johanna solves the problem at first, Izzy and Cara continue to vacillate, forcing Johanna to postpone the battle and get more involved.

Ash and Pikachu decide to take a walk while Dawn works on her strategy. With Pikachu at his side on a picture-perfect day, Ash wanders into the forest as he spots a group of {{p|Sunflora}} absorbing sun rays. Pikachu follows a {{p|Ledyba}}, stopping as he notes it landing on a large flower. He runs forward and uses his nose to imitate it with a small flower, but the pollen makes him sneeze. He looks at Ash sheepishly when asked if he's okay. As Ash approaches a tree that seems to have something in it, a young boy calls him over. Ash meets [[Nathaniel]] as he tells Ash that he planted [[Honey]] on that tree. Nathaniel is excited to see a real {{p|Pikachu}} and asks Ash's permission to hug his. When Ash consents, Pikachu doesn't wait for Nathaniel to pick him up and quite happily jumps into his arms, perhaps seeing that the boy has a kind heart. Nuzzling the little {{type|Electric}}, Nathaniel reveals his passion to become a Trainer. They notice a {{p|Heracross}} on the tree. Seeing Nathaniel's excitement and joy, Ash thinks about how he used to be young and always wanted to always spend time with Pokémon, noting that being a Trainer is a great privilege. Nathaniel wants to specialize in {{t|Bug}} types as they watch Heracross leave. Ash starts telling him tales of his journey, starting with his own {{AP|Heracross}} loving the sap from {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s bulb.

Back at Dawn's house, Dawn plans with Piplup and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, setting up two [[Contest combination|combinations]]. Pachirisu runs over to the [[Television|TV]] as Dawn notices a bunch of clipped newspaper articles, about all of Dawn's {{pkmn|Contest}} wins and the [[Hearthome Collection]] that Johanna framed. Piplup and Pachirisu are also pleased, dancing with happiness as both of them are also in the pictures. Johanna returns as they get to the battle on the battle field behind their house. They begin a [[Double Battle|two on two]] with Piplup and Pachirisu against Glameow and Umbreon. Brock shows his romance towards Noelle constantly, but Bellossom and Croagunk keep him in check. Dawn goes first with {{m|Whirlpool}} and {{m|Discharge}}, creating an electrified whirlpool. Johanna's Pokémon use {{m|Quick Attack}} to gracefully dodge, crossing each other's paths and creating an appeal before stopping in front of Johanna and launching a double {{m|Shadow Ball}}, destroying the Whirlpool and knocking {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon}} down. Dawn's Pokémon get up as they invoke their first plan. Piplup fires {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Though Johanna's Pokémon dodge with a synchronized back flip, the attack creates a wall, masking Pachirisu until the last moment and hitting both with a spinning {{m|Super Fang}}. Dawn celebrates the successful plan, but Johanna makes her pay for her premature celebration by using a double {{m|Attract}}, {{status|Infatuation|infatuating}} both of Dawn's Pokémon before hitting them with a double {{m|Swift}} Attack, [[fainting|knocking them out]]. Dawn is somewhat upset but accepts the defeat, comforting her Pokémon. Still, Johanna was still impressed at her strategy and [[friendship|her bond]] with her Pokémon. It also inspires Ash to take a note from the battle. Glameow and Umbreon look pleased as Johanna hugs her daughter.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has managed to catch many Goldeen. While they likely have more than enough, [[Jessie]] wants to try for one more. She pulls on her rod and an unhappy {{p|Gyarados}} out of the water. It sends them blasting off with {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Twinleaf Town]].
* Ash and {{an|Brock}} meet [[Johanna]] for the first time in person.
* Johanna is revealed to own an {{p|Umbreon}}.
* Ash and his friends learn that {{an|Professor Oak}} will be attending the [[Twinleaf Festival]].
* {{an|Dawn}} has a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against Johanna and loses.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* [[Wallace]] (photo)
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Noelle]]
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Izzy]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Cara]]
* [[Nathaniel]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}}; photo)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Johanna]]'s)
* {{p|Bellossom}} ([[Noelle]]'s)
* {{p|Feebas}}
* {{p|Barboach}}
* {{p|Whiscash}}
* {{p|Crawdaunt}}
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Sunflora}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ledyba}} (multiple)
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Rapidash}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Johanna Gracideas.png|thumb|220px|Possible Gracideas]]
* This is the first episode of the four-part [[Twinleaf Festival]] arc.
* The flowers in [[Johanna]]'s garden look strikingly similar to [[Gracidea]]s.
* In {{Ash}}'s flashback, he is wearing the same outfit seen in a photo in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.
* [[Daisuke Sakaguchi]] is credited for voicing [[Brock's Sudowoodo]], even though Sudowoodo didn't appear in this episode.
* This is the first English episode of the {{wp|2010s}}.
* The English title of this episode is a reference to the phrase "''charity begins at home''".
* This episode was initially given the title ''The Mother of All Battlers!'', somewhat similar to [[EP264|another episode]]'s title, but this was later changed. This title was later used by {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network Video}} on their list, but the video used the new title.
* The latter half of the title of this episode is narrated by both {{an|Dawn}} and [[Johanna|her mother]] (the first half by Ash). In the English dub, they narrate the whole title.
* {{TRT}} doesn't appear in their standard uniforms throughout the Twinleaf Festival arc.
* Team Rocket doesn't recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.

===Errors===
* Dawn's [[Ribbon]]s are far smaller than normal when she shows them off during this episode.
* During the scene where {{Ash}}, Dawn, and {{an|Brock}} eat the food Johanna prepared, Dawn's plate disappears.
* When {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} uses {{m|Poison Jab}} on Brock, its Japanese voice can be heard.
* As Dawn does her {{m|Whirlpool}}-{{m|Discharge}} combination, {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} dodge it, Umbreon's eyes are colored blue. In the next scene, they are back to normal.

<gallery>
DawnRibbons4.png|Dawn's smaller than usual Ribbons
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|小光VS媽媽！親子對決！！|Dawn vs. Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡La Estrategia Empieza en Casa!|The Strategy Begins in Home!}}
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|es_la={{tt|La estrategia comienza en casa|Strategy begins at home!}}
|sv={{tt|Taktik börjar där hemma!|Tactics begin at home!}}
|ro={{tt|Curajul se Moștenește|The Courage is Inherited}}
|ko={{tt|빛나 VS 엄마 모녀의 한판승부|Dawn VS Mother - Mother and Daughter Showdown}}
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DP116

2020-02-29T17:21:41Z

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title_en=The Drifting Snorunt!|
title_ja=吹雪の中のユキメノコ！|
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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 the {{series|Diamond & 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 the [[twerps]] through [[Sinnoh]]’s mountainous north, {{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}} and {{ashfr}} are caught in the same blizzardy conditions. 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====
=====TV episode 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 the {{series|Diamond & 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==
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|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!}}
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|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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DP133

2020-02-29T16:56:42Z

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title_en=Uncrushing Defeat!|
title_ja=ユクシーの影！|
title_ja_trans=Yuxie's Shadow! |
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en_op=[[Battle Cry - (Stand Up!)]] |
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'''Uncrushing Defeat!''' (Japanese: '''ユクシーの影！''' ''{{tt|Yuxie|Uxie}}'s Shadow!'') is the 133rd episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 599th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 25, 2009 and in the United States on November 21, 2009.

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==Blurb==

After losing a tough battle against Paul, Ash and his Pokémon are recovering at the Pokémon Center near Lake Acuity. Ash’s Pokémon are on the road to recovery, but Ash is still brooding over his loss. Team Rocket thinks this could be the perfect time to steal Ash’s Pikachu: why not kick a Trainer while he’s down? Ash’s friends, on the other hand, are doing their best to help out. Dawn and Piplup are planning to cheer Ash up and Brock is out by the lake, looking for Cheri Berries to help heal Ash’s Monferno. While Brock searches for berries, he sees a strange being hover over the water and then vanish.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy thinks the strange being was the Legendary Uxie. That makes the third mysterious lake Pokémon that Ash and his friends have spotted! And now, after a Pokémon pep talk, Ash seems cheerful again—but Dawn thinks he’s just putting on a brave front. So it’s time for Dawn’s Pokémon Circus, a show where Dawn’s Pokémon clown around and make funny faces. Sure enough, Ash starts laughing at their antics, but all laughter stops once Team Rocket takes over the stage.

After Team Rocket calls Ash a loser, they grab his Pikachu and run. Ash and his team work together to chase them down—when Seviper uses Haze, Buizel clears the smoke, then Grotle and Staraptor knock out Yanmega and Carnivine. To finish it off, Monferno uses Mach Punch to knock Team Rocket down so Pikachu can escape. As Team Rocket argues over whose bad idea this was, Ash and his team act as one to blast the three thieves into the sky. Ash is finally feeling back to his old self, and even Dawn has something to look forward to: her next Contest in Lilypad Town!

==Plot==
Following {{Ash}}’s [[Full Battle]] [[DP132|loss]] against [[Paul]], [[Nurse Joy]] is working overtime to heal all of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}}. {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} try to stay positive, but Ash walks outside to clear his head. Dawn, having dealt with [[DP061|low self-confidence]] once, tries to help, but Brock stops her, letting him go for now. Dawn is left wishing that she could help the injured Pokémon. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} notices and gets an idea. Piplup makes faces and tries to be funny, which gives Dawn the idea to create a show to cheer Ash up and she runs off to plan.

Outside, {{TRT}}, still [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] as the cleanup crew, work to fix the battlefield after Ash’s match against Paul. After some deliberation, [[James]] believes Ash is most likely depressed, so [[Jessie]] plots to steal {{AP|Pikachu}} while Ash is too sad to care.

Having finished the bandaging and with Ash's Pokémon resting, Nurse Joy and her assistants tidy things up and put the medical supplies away. When Nurse Joy compliments Brock, he replies by flirting, but {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s {{m|Poison Jab}} causes him to halt his advance and plead with Croagunk. It works and Croagunk simply walks away. Nurse Joy notices that {{AP|Monferno}} is recovering slower than the others and requests some [[Cheri Berry|Cheri Berries]]. As Brock searches the surrounding forest for the Berries with a bag in hand, he has trouble finding them. He reaches [[Lake Acuity]] and takes in the scenery. He then notices a ripple on the lake and spots a shadow of a Pokémon, {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie}}'s projected soul. Before he can run any closer to inspect it, the shadow disappears. As he wonders about what he just saw, he notices an object to his left and glances that way, finding a Cheri Berry bush. While Dawn continues to practice back at the Center, Brock has returned with the Berries, which are then mashed up, and Nurse Joy proceeds to feed Monferno. Joy smiles as Monferno quickly perks up before telling Brock they can relax now.

Meanwhile, Ash still sulks over his most recent loss to Paul, remembering how {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} took out half of his [[Party|team]], and how Monferno couldn't defeat {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} despite having just evolved. He rolls over to his side and notices {{AP|Pikachu}} standing beside him, not the least bit upset. His other Pokémon are there as well, all with bandages but are still chirpy and celebrating. However their over-enthusiasm quickly gives way to their exhaustion. Ash is slightly concerned but he starts to laugh. Ash gets his fighting spirit back, and tells his team that Paul's Pokémon are strong because he raised them to be that way, and now it's time for them to increase {{pkmn|training}} by working longer and harder than ever before. He inspires his Pokémon, all rushing to give him a group hug, knocking him to the ground as everyone laughs together, reaffirming their loyalty and [[friendship]] with him. As they head back, Ash's stomach rumbles as he's forgotten to eat earlier in the day, generating another bout of laughter for the Pokémon as they continue on.

When he returns to the Center, everyone is gathered around to discuss Brock's sighting. In the Center's small library, Ash and Dawn look up the computer as Brock and Nurse Joy pour over books, having gone. Joy finds an illustration in her book of the [[Lake guardians]] and points out to Brock the one of Uxie, which is the one he saw. He remarks though that it looked like a shadow instead of a physical form. Dawn and Ash recount [[DP001|their]] [[DP078|sightings]] of {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Azelf}}. Joy reads that the legend says that all three Pokémon originated from the same {{pkmn|Egg}}. Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf are beings that symbolize specific traits that just happens to correspond to Brock, Dawn and Ash respectively: Wisdom, Emotion, and Willpower. The three Pokémon are said to balance [[Sinnoh]], and Brock wonders if their sightings are more than coincidence.

Later Ash and the others gather to watch Dawn's show in the lobby. Nurse Joy mentioning that Dawn prepared it mainly to cheer up Ash and his Pokémon. Dawn has her Pokémon pull funny faces and pose for a comedic routine. Though the laughs stops when Team Rocket arrives. Still thinking Ash is upset, Team Rocket proceeds to indirectly insult Ash and rub in his loss. It doesn't have any effect, so {{MTR}} launches an electric-proof net and catches Pikachu. Team Rocket removes their disguises and recites [[Team Rocket mottos|their motto]] before proceeding to flee. Ash and his friends chase after the trio, so Jessie has her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} launch {{m|Haze}}, but {{AP|Buizel}}'s {{m|Water Pulse}} negates it. Pikachu tries a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but the net absorbs it. Ash has {{AP|Gliscor}} stop them with {{m|Sand-Attack}}, though [[Jessie's Yanmega]] knocks it back with a {{m|SonicBoom}}. James has {{TP|James|Carnivine}} launch a {{m|Bullet Seed}}, but {{AP|Staraptor}}'s {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{AP|Grotle}}'s {{m|Energy Ball}} [[fainting|knocks out]] both Yanmega and Carnivine, much to Team Rocket's shock. Monferno follows up with {{m|Mach Punch}} to knock Team Rocket away and free Pikachu from the net. Pikachu rejoins Ash and the others as Team Rocket notices that their plan backfired. While Team Rocket argue among themselves, Ash excitedly orders his Pokémon to execute a group attack which sends the trio blasting off. Ash and his Pokémon celebrate the victory as everyone else notices that Ash is back on track. Dawn decides to plan for her next [[Pokémon Contest]] as Nurse Joy mentions that the [[Lilypad Town]] Contest is a short time away. Back at the Center, Joy gives the group southwards directions and offers them a meal before they set off.

==Major events==
* {{an|Brock}} sees the spirit of {{p|Uxie}} at [[Lake Acuity]].
* {{an|Dawn}} learns that a [[Pokémon Contest]] will be held in [[Lilypad Town]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}}; spirit)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Paul]] (flashback)
* [[Reggie]] (flashback)
* [[Olivier]] (flashback)

===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|Monferno}} ({{OP|Ash|Monferno}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Mamoswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Mamoswine}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Paul|Torterra}}; flashback)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; flashback)
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Paul]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Honchkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Honchkrow}}; flashback)
* {{p|Ursaring}} ({{OP|Paul|Ursaring}}; flashback)
* {{P|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}})
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}}; book and spirit; debut)
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}}; book and flashback)
* {{p|Azelf}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|anime}}; book and flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Dawn Piplup Clown.png|thumb|200px|Piplup wearing a clown outfit]]
* [[Ash's Monferno]] is added to [[High Touch!|the opening sequence]]. Despite this, [[Dawn's Ambipom]] still has not been removed, and the ending has also not been updated.
* {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Giratina}} are replaced by new images of {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Dialga}}, respectively, in their appearance before and after the preview of [[DP134|the next episode]].
* This is the first time since ''[[EP129|Ignorance is Blissey]]'' that a [[Nurse Joy]] owns a {{TP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}}. In fact, {{p|Happiny}} and its evolutionary stages are in this episode as well.
* All of the {{ashfr|main characters}}' Pokémon appeared, except [[James's Mime Jr.]]
* {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} wears the same clown outfit as {{AP|Pikachu}} did in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', only in a different color. The color scheme may have been based on [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s clown outfits from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
* This episode marks the first time {{an|Brock}} orders his {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} not to {{m|Poison Jab}} him before he does, due to his need to treat Ash's Pokémon alongside [[Nurse Joy]].
* As of this episode, {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and now Brock have seen one of the members of the {{an|lake guardians}}.
* All of the Pokémon Ash has on hand remained outside of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s for the entire episode, except for the last minute.
* When Ash's Pokémon are each seen up close just before the group attacks, they appear in reverse order to which they were obtained by Ash: {{AP|Gliscor}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, {{AP|Monferno}}, {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* In the original, Jessie changes two Japanese proverbs into Pokémon form when talking about how they should try to steal Ash's Pokémon now that he's feeling down from his loss: {{tt|弱り目に祟り{{p|Tentacool|メノクラゲ}}|Yowari me ni tatari Menokurage}} (roughly ''"When it rains, it pours Tentacools"''), and {{tt|泣き面に{{p|Beedrill|スピアー}}|Naki tsura ni Spear}} (''"Beedrills to a tearful face"''; meaning "adding insult to injury").

===Errors===
* {{AP|Monferno}}'s ears are the wrong color in one scene at the Pokémon Center; they are the color of a {{p|Chimchar}}'s ears.
* When {{TRT}} interrupts Dawn's circus, {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} is behind them onstage. During Team Rocket's motto, Mamoswine is standing beside the stage, watching Team Rocket.
* During the scene where Ash and his Pokémon were striking poses just before the group attacks, the bandage on {{AP|Gliscor}}'s right ear is missing.
* After Brock tells his Croagunk to stop using Poison Jab and convinces him that he was just helping Nurse Joy out, Croagunk's Japanese voice can be heard.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{m|Aerial Ace}} is mistakenly referred to as "''Sky Ace''".

<gallery>
DP133 error.png|Monferno's ears error
DP133 error 2.png|Gliscor's missing bandage
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===Dub edits===
* {{wp|Cartoon Network}} returns to displaying the show on its standard-definition feed in its original 16:9 aspect ratio, after the airings of the previous two episodes, ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', were zoomed in to fill a 4:3 frame. However, they would reverse themselves again [[DP135|two episodes later]], not returning to the 16:9 aspect ratio until Cartoon Network stopped their cropping practices sometime during the week prior to ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]''.

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Netragická porážka|Non-tragic defeat}}
|da={{tt|Et uknusende nederlag!|A crushing defeat!}}{{tt|*|Contains a typo: ''uknusende'' should be written ''knusende''}}
|nl={{tt|Met opgeheven hoofd!|With Head held High!}}
|de={{tt|Nach dem Kampf ist vor dem Kampf!|After the battle is before the battle!}}
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|pt_br={{tt|Derrota Indolor!|Painless Defeat!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Nada Está Perdido!|Nothing Is Lost!}}
|es_la={{tt|Aceptando la derrota|Accepting the defeat}}
|es_eu={{tt|Derrota superada|Overcome defeat}}
|sv={{tt|Ett absolut nederlag!|An absolute defeat!}}
|ro={{tt|Înviorare după Înfrângere|Refreshing After Defeat}}
|ko={{tt|전설의 포켓몬 유크시의 그림자|Legendary Pokémon Uxie's Shadow}}
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'''Sleepless In Pre-Battle!''' (Japanese: '''クレセリアＶＳダークライ！''' ''Cresselia VS Darkrai!'') is the 104th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 570th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 4, 2008 as part of a one-hour special with [[DP105]], in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2009 and in the United States on May 2, 2009.

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==Blurb==

Ash arrives at the Canalave Gym, only to hear bad news: the Gym Leader is away on Iron Island, and the locals are all sleep-deprived due to horrible nightmares! Officer Jenny blames the Darkrai that visits Canalave City once a year; a Cresselia from Full Moon Island always drives Darkrai away, but Darkrai is early this year and Cresselia is nowhere to be found. Officer Jenny bought a Lunar Wing charm to ward off bad dreams, but it's not working. When Brock inspects it, he realizes it's just a fake made from a lacquered Pidgey feather! An investigation leads Ash and the gang to Team Rocket, who are using a nightmare-generating machine to create a market for their fake Lunar Wing charms.

Pikachu and Ash knock out Team Rocket in no time, and everyone looks forward to a good night's sleep. But that night, the nightmares return! Concerned that Darkrai may be in town after all, Jenny takes our heroes to Full Moon Island in search of Cresselia. Dawn's Swinub tracks Cresselia's scent to a cliff known as Cresselia's shrine. Sure enough, Cresselia appears, but Team Rocket's Magikarp sub pops out of hiding and snags everyone in a net. Swinub tries to fight Team Rocket to save everyone, but it's no good until it evolves into a mighty Piloswine and smashes the sub with a single hit!

As soon as Cresselia is freed, Officer Jenny asks it to help protect the people of Canalave. Cresselia flies to the city and calls Darkrai out of hiding. Darkrai is lurking near the ruins of Team Rocket's nightmare machine, almost as if it was the machine's signal that lured Darkrai to town. Cresselia challenges Darkrai, and Darkrai wisely decides to retreat. Its work done, Cresselia disappears as well. At last, everyone can enjoy a peaceful night of sleep. Ash will surely need that rest so he can start training for his Canalave Gym challenge!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} go to [[Canalave Gym]], only to hear the Gym referee screaming. He steps outside completely exhausted, telling the group that everyone has been having nightmares. As Ash asks for a Gym battle, the referee informs him that the [[Byron|Gym Leader]] is out training on [[Iron Island]] and won’t be back for a couple of days. {{an|Dawn}} decides that some shopping will cheer up the disappointed Ash, however, they find the most popular shopping area on the island is deserted. {{an|Brock}} sees a police station, and goes to make a move on a very tired [[Officer Jenny]].

At the police station, Jenny cannot stay awake. She informs them that all the people in the town are having nightmares, and that the cause of the nightmares seems to be the Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}. Jenny admits the nightmares an annual occurrence, however {{p|Cresselia}} always helps [[Canalave City]] overcome its sleeplessness. She pulls out a [[Lunar Wing]], telling them that even though she paid good money for it, it doesn't seem to be working. Brock examines it with a magnifying glass and finds out it's just a lacquered {{p|Pidgey}} feather. Jenny runs out in a rage, determined to arrest the counterfeiters – none other than {{TRT}}. Over at the Lunar Wing stall, {{MTR}} and [[Jessie]] retreat inside their tent as they prepare more fake Lunar Wings and their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Nightmare Machine]], which they have built to scam people into buying their Lunar Wings. However Jenny hears them admit the forgeries and moves in to arrest them. Team Rocket remove their [[Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]] and recite their {{motto}}. {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} and sends them blasting off, destroying the machine.

Officer Jenny is immensely grateful, so she prepares dinner for the group and has them stay over at the police station. Later that night, the group awaken to the same nightmare, and find out that the real Darkrai is nearby, and that they must summon Cresselia to stop it. The group and Jenny set off for [[Fullmoon Island]], with Team Rocket following closely in their Magikarp submarine. They plan to catch Cresselia and Pikachu as an added bonus.

On the island, the group discovers a real Lunar Wing, and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} picks up a scent. However, this is only the scent of a {{p|Psyduck}}, so Dawn brings out her {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}. Swinub tracks down the shrine which Cresselia is supposed to appear at, and sure enough, Cresselia appears in a flash of light. Meanwhile, Team Rocket launches a missile from their sub and trap Cresselia in a net. They extend legs on the sub, then move up to the cliff where the shrine is and trap everyone but Swinub, who uses {{m|Take Down}}, but gets knocked back every time. Pikachu attempts to use Thunderbolt, but only succeeds in shocking Ash. Swinub continues to get knocked back, but [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} out of sheer determination. Using Take Down, Piloswine destroys the sub, sending Team Rocket blasting off.

The group frees Cresselia, who flies over to Canalave to battle Darkrai, who was originally drawn to the electromagnetic pulses from the Rocket trio's Nightmare Machine. Cresselia’s bright light leads Darkrai to retreat, before returning to the night sky in a flash of light. With Darkrai gone, everyone can get a good night's sleep before Ash starts training for his upcoming Gym battle.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} arrives at the [[Canalave Gym]], only to find out that the [[Byron|local Gym Leader]] is away training on [[Iron Island]].
* {{an|Dawn}}'s {{p|Swinub}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Dawn's Piloswine]]

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Cresselia}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Battle judge|Gym referee]]

===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|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}}; evolves)
* {{p|Piloswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piloswine}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Cresselia}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Flygon}}
* This is the season finale of [[S11|Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension]].
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' (fittingly) are used as background music.
* This episode aired April 17, 2009 in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, nearly two weeks before it aired in {{pmin|the United States}}.
* {{an|Dawn}} displays the [[Lunar Wing]] that she bought in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', marking the first reference to the events of that {{pkmn|movie}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} and therefore making it at least partially [[canon]]. {{Ash}}'s nightmare is also very similar to the one he had in the same movie.
** Despite having the aforementioned Lunar Wing, Dawn still suffers nightmares when {{p|Darkrai}} arrives. It could imply that her Lunar Wing is not authentic, or that it has to be worn to be effective.
* This episode aired in the same week that ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', in which Dawn captures {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}, aired in the U.S. The same thing happened with [[Ash's Gliscor]].
* The English dub title for this episode parodies the successful romantic comedy thriller film ''{{wp|Sleepless in Seattle}}''.
* This is the second time a main character's Pokémon evolves in the same episode a [[Legendary Pokémon]] has appeared in. The first time was in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', where an {{p|Entei}} appeared and {{an|Brock}}'s {{p|Pineco}} evolved into {{TP|Brock|Forretress}}.
** Coincidentally, a Swinub and Piloswine were also featured in that episode.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Sleepless in Pre-Battle! motto|variation}} of their motto.
* When Darkrai and Cresselia face off, one of the shots exactly matches the battle view from the games, albeit mirrored. This shot is displayed as [[:File:DP104.png|the episode screenshot]] above.
* [[Jessie]] [[breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] in the English dub of episode.

===Errors===
[[File:DP104 error.png|thumb|200px|right|{{an|Dawn}}'s {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} as a Mamoswine]]
* {{p|Mamoswine}} was added in the place of Swinub in the [[High Touch!|opening]] instead of Piloswine.
* When Darkrai leaves, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s voice can be heard, but his mouth isn't moving.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Bezesný den|A Sleepless Day}}
|da={{tt|Søvnløs i Canalave City|Sleepless in Canalave City}}
|de={{tt|Ein legendäres Pokémon!|A legendary Pokémon!}}
|nl={{tt|Slapeloze nachten zijn lang!|Sleepless Nights Are Long!}}
|fi={{tt|Uneton Canalave Cityssä!|Sleepless in Canalave City!}}
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|ro={{tt|Insomnia de Dinaintea Luptei|The Insomnia before the Battle}}
|ru={{tt|Неспящие перед битвой|Sleepless before the battle}}
|ko={{tt|다크라이 VS 크레세리아|Darkari VS Cresselia}}
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'''Archived talks:''' 
:[[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92/Archive 1]] (archived on November 5, 2015)
:[[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92/Archive 2]] (archived on January 27, 2020)

== Mr.Mime (cont.) ==

I couldn't continue to talk because you have archived it. The point I want to say or hope that I don't understand is, Ash caught Mr.Mime in [[EP064|It's Mr.Mime Time]], which is a fully evolved Pokémon. That means he caught it prior to Beedrill, but why didn't you add Mr.Mime instead of Beedrill in the trivia, and also it is 1031 episodes earlier. {{unsigned|Dhiwakar}}
:Why would ''before'' be notable? It isn't the last fully evolved Pokémon before Dragonite, and it's not a member of a three-stage family. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 17:02, 27 January 2020 (UTC)
I understand it now and thank you [[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] [[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 02:58, 28 January 2020 (UTC)

== New page ==

Why can't I create new pages,or why does it say you are denied permission to create a new page? {{unsigned|Dhiwakar}}
:Like I said before, please talk to an admin about things that trouble you. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 04:32, 28 January 2020 (UTC)
Thank you FinnishPokéFan92. --[[User:Dhiwakar|Dhiwakar]] ([[User talk:Dhiwakar|talk]]) 14:51, 28 January 2020 (UTC)
::Not sure why you couldn't answer this question, Finnish, when you know the answer to it. In any case, Dhiwakar, you can't create new pages because you are not {{bp|autoconfirmed}}. To be autoconfirmed, you have to be a user for some time and make a certain number of edits.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F'''orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F'''ire]] 15:22, 28 January 2020 (UTC)
:::My apologies, FF. I guess I just figured he should ask from a person whose job it basically is to answer to any questions new users may have. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 15:25, 28 January 2020 (UTC)

== Notability requirement? ==
Hi, you reverted my edit on the Pokemon HQ Lab page for not being notable enough.

I checked the wiki rules for notability requirements and the only rule I see on notability is this one:
"All English and Japanese Pokémon canon material is notable and relevant."

From this page:
https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bulbapedia:Notability_requirements

As this is an encyclopedia, I feel it could be useful - perhaps not to every user, but to some - to have a comprehensive list of Trainers and their Pokemon's movesets. The next battle in the game is the first [[Chobin]] battle, and that one Pokemon and one move has its own block there. Later on in the Pokemon HQ Lab page, the battle with Spy Naps is listed along with his Shadow Teddiursa's moves, even though he can never actually use any of them. So, I don't understand where the notability requirement comes in, and it seems inconsistent - is there a policy I'm not aware of? I'm new here.[[User:ReturnofVojtoRX|ReturnofVojtoRX]] ([[User talk:ReturnofVojtoRX|talk]]) 08:54, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:He isn't notable enough to receive a detailed list of movesets and Abilities. That's what I meant. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:52, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

::Yes, I understood that, but my question is: why not? Or to put it another way, what's the harm in adding more detailed information on Trainer encounters? As I noted above, there are other Trainers from this game that are given a detailed list of moves and abilities when they arguably don't need them either. I don't see why it has to be removed for not being notable enough if it's factual information about the games and it's something players might encounter or find useful. [[User:ReturnofVojtoRX|ReturnofVojtoRX]] ([[User talk:ReturnofVojtoRX|talk]]) 10:58, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
::: Bulbapedia doesn't see it necessary for adding detailed party info for less notable Trainers. It would easily end up taking too much space if they were added for everyone. I'm pretty sure all party templates we have on location articles are all for Trainers who are notable in some way. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:44, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

::::Too much space on the wiki servers or too much space on the page? You have two subpages on your user page relating to your Pokemon teams which use those templates several dozen times, so I'm assuming it's not a wiki space issue. Does more detailed information need to be posted on a subpage for the article, if it's added? --[[User:ReturnofVojtoRX|ReturnofVojtoRX]] ([[User talk:ReturnofVojtoRX|talk]]) 11:56, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:::::Too much space on the page. Would be inconvenient. Important Trainers are usually ones who have a notable role in the story or are major bosses, like your rivals, Gym Leaders, or villainous team leaders. I recommend you contact an admin, because that's about the best explanation I can come up with at the moment. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 12:00, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:::::I've done so, it seems prudent to get a proper understanding of how to add this information before I continue doing so. Thanks for the response. --[[User:ReturnofVojtoRX|ReturnofVojtoRX]] ([[User talk:ReturnofVojtoRX|talk]]) 12:04, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
::::::No problem. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 12:44, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

== Template:Drinks ==

I don't think the drinks are really all that related. Fresh Water, Soda Pop, and Lemonade are related and all can be purchased from vending machines, but the other three really aren't. MooMoo Milk at least can be purchased from vending machines in Orre, but otherwise isn't that similar. The only thing Tea has in common with them is that it replaces the role of the vending machine drinks for satisfying the Saffron guards. Berry Juice just has nothing in common with the others at all.

As a result, personally I'd rather just delete the template entirely and leave "See also" links between the three vending machine drinks. If you would like to make a case for why there should be navigation between them though, please go ahead. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 09:45, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:Sounds sensible to me. I think I'll make the template exclusive to the vending machine drinks. How does that sound? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 10:52, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
::My one concern with doing that is that I would want to put the "Vending Machine drinks" as the nav header, but then MooMoo Milk would also be in that category, but only in Colosseum and XD. Which is why I think just "See also" links rather than a formal Nav template would be better. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 11:04, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
:::Hmmm... Yeah. You're probably right. Could you delete the template for me? Also, should I add all the drinks there, or Tea and maybe also Berry Juice? --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 11:44, 1 February 2020 (UTC)
::::Just the three main vending machine drinks should have "See also" links to each other, I think. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:03, 1 February 2020 (UTC)

== Itemlist/2 ==

Please don't use {{template|Itemlist/2}} (or 3) for cases like [[Special:Diff/3109136|Gym rewards]] where you receive both at once. That's not what it's meant for and having different uses in different places will only be confusing.

The template is only meant for items that can randomly change. I.e., where you only get one item at a time, and the next day or something you may get something else (and where it's not convenient to separate those out to their own lists like [[Fishing]] items or something). [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 21:53, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
:To me, it seems perfectly usable outside of randomly changing items too. And Chosen seems to agree with me. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 21:57, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
::You missed a big point. It's meant for one thing. Using it for something completely opposite is terribly confusing. Please do not. [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 22:04, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
:::I'm sorry. I just tried to improvise. And to be honest, I still fail to see what's wrong with this way of using it. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 22:05, 5 February 2020 (UTC)
::::(Sorry, I didn't think you necessarily wanted a response.) We can look at [[Axew's Eye]] for a fairly simple example.
::::In the uses you were putting it to, when you talk to one person, you get multiple items at once, like a TM and a uniform. If someone sees that and then comes to Axew's Eye, they would think that, oh, looks like if I look around the northwest shore, I can get a Pearl, Big Pearl, AND Pearl String (and a second Pearl and Big Pearl).
::::But, no, I made the template so that we could much more easily link those items in the Wild Area that can regenerate as different things for the same spot (like a Pearl OR a Big Pearl OR a Pearl String).
::::Do you see that these uses are completely opposite? [[User:Tiddlywinks|Tiddlywinks]] ([[User talk:Tiddlywinks|talk]]) 13:46, 6 February 2020 (UTC)
:::::Kinda. I guess I'll be okay with this now. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 13:59, 6 February 2020 (UTC)

== Sword/Shield plot ==

If you'd like, you can adapt the plot summary [[Special:Diff/3114071|you posted here]] for the main [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] page. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:05, 11 February 2020 (UTC)
:Sounds like a good idea. I may very well do so. Thanks! --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 05:49, 12 February 2020 (UTC)

== "I don't think these description are overly necessary." ==

Hi, I made a description about Bea and her Pokémon on her page. Why was it not approved? I mean, her anime category is extremely reduced, and the episode showed a lot of her personality and her Pokémon. Isn't the goal to have a wiki with complete and (if) possible detailed information about each element of the franchise? The greatest merit of Twilight Wings is precisely that he is giving depth to some characters. Well, I don't know, you've been in this for longer than me. --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hilaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 16:58, 18 February 2020 (UTC)
:I readded the character section with a new description. --[[User:FinnishPokéFan92|FinnishPokéFan92]] ([[User talk:FinnishPokéFan92|talk]]) 19:01, 18 February 2020 (UTC)
:: Oh, Ok. Thanks. :D --[[User:Hikaru Wazana|Hilaru Wazana]] ([[User talk:Hikaru Wazana|talk]]) 20:11, 18 February 2020 (UTC)

== Do not revert my edits with no reason ==

If you're going to revert my edits, give a good reason for doing so. [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=DP138&diff=3125109&oldid=3125106 Randomly reverting edits] without so much as giving an edit reason is [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bulbapedia:Blocking_policy#Uncivil_behavior uncivil behavior]. Besides, there was nothing wrong with the edits—so why did you do that? --[[User:Dada|Dada]] ([[User talk:Dada|talk]]) 16:46, 29 February 2020 (UTC)

* I see you also [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=DP104&diff=3101347&oldid=3101338 reverted this change] I made without reason. If you believe I was wrong, say so in the edit description. However in this case the reason why I made this edit is because the wallbreaking only occurs in the English dub and not in the Japanese original. So if you're going to move it back to "trivia" the least you could do is make it say "in the English dub,". --[[User:Dada|Dada]] ([[User talk:Dada|talk]]) 16:49, 29 February 2020 (UTC)

User talk:FinnishPokéFan92/Archive 3

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DP138

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'''Strategy Begins at Home!''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリVSママ！親子対決！！''' ''{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!'') is the 138th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 604th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 13, 2009 and in the United States on January 2, 2010.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Arriving at Dawn’s home in Twinleaf Town, Dawn’s mother Johanna is in the process of planning the town festival’s events along with Izzy and Cara. Unfortunately, those two can’t seem to make up their minds on any part of their work. This is keeping Dawn’s mother very busy, which also seems to be keeping Dawn from the Contest Battle challenge against her mother.

So while Dawn plans her Battle strategy and Ash and Pikachu take a walk to get to know Twinleaf Town better, Johanna, Izzy, and Cara take care of the festival’s details. This finally leads to a two-on-two battle between Dawn and her mom, Johanna! Dawn looks quite impressive at the outset, but Johanna’s Top Coordinator experience shines through as Dawn, Piplup, and Pachirisu are eventually defeated.

Meanwhile, a disguised Team Rocket has been hired to catch as many Goldeen as possible for one of the festival’s events. Although slow to start, they end up catching a great many of the Pokémon but, as usual, they go for more than they bargain for and end up accidentally catching a Gyarados, which sends them blasting off again!

Feeling inspired after Johanna and Dawn’s battle, our heroes happily anticipate the next few day’s events, as they excitedly watch the Twinleaf Festival begin to take shape!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} make it back to [[Twinleaf Town]] as {{an|Dawn}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} take the lead, clearly excited to be back home. As they walk, {{an|Brock}} enjoys the quiet atmosphere, reminding Ash of [[Pallet Town|his hometown]]. Ahead, they spot a few people talking about placing some stands, but not making much progress. Dawn calls out their names, [[Izzy and Cara]], meeting up with them. Cara mentions that they are working with [[Johanna]] to plan the [[Twinleaf Festival|festival]], but Izzy isn't helping much. Dawn introduces Ash, Brock and her Piplup.

Dawn leads her friends to her house as Dawn is clearly excited, busting in. Johanna meets her, as well as Ash and Brock, with her {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} in tow. Johanna greets Piplup as the Penguin {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} tries to greet Glameow, but gets the cold shoulder. He looks hurt, but tries again with Umbreon and gets the same response, to which {{AP|Pikachu}} comforts him. An older girl, [[Noelle]], walks down the stairs with her {{p|Bellossom}} and welcomes Dawn's return. She finished setting up the rooms for Ash and Brock, being there to enroll in Johanna's {{pkmn|Coordinator}} class. Dawn shows her the four [[Ribbon]]s she has earned, but Brock pulls her aside and makes his usual advances to Noelle. He gets {{m|Poison Jab|shut down}} not just by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, but Bellossom as well with {{m|Stun Spore}}, Croagunk dragging him away.

Ash checks out the trophies and pictures on the wall as Dawn fills him in about her mother's career. Dawn then decides to challenge her mother to a [[Contest Battle]], which she agrees to, but they decide to eat first, since the food was freshly prepared. Ash shows impolite excitement at the prospect of being fed and quickly apologizes after Pikachu's pointing out that he's being rude, but Johanna laughs and lets it slide as she asks Noelle to show Ash and Brock their rooms. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} sits by a lake, [[fishing]] for {{p|Goldeen}} under [[Sayer]]'s terms. Sayer is disappointed that they have not caught any Goldeen, which are needed for a Goldeen catching game at the festival. Team Rocket tells Sayer that they are doing it mainly for [[Pokémon Dollar|money]], since they are broke (as usual).

Meanwhile, everyone sits down for lunch at Dawn's home. Johanna compliments Brock on his cooking ability that Dawn told her about. Glameow and Umbreon enjoy Brock's [[Pokémon food]], which pleases her since they are picky eaters. Noelle asks Brock for his recipe, which puts him into a romantic advance before Bellossom and Croagunk stop him. Dawn and Johanna clean the dishes as Ash talks to {{an|Professor Oak}} over the videophone. Professor Oak gives the {{pkmn|Trainer}} advice about learning from Johanna, whose experience as a [[Top Coordinator]] might prove useful to him. Dawn and Johanna join the conversation as Dawn learns that Professor Oak is on his way to attend the festival. Then, {{Delia|Ash's mother}} bumps Professor Oak out of the frame and joins the conversation as well, telling Johanna to feel free to scold Ash if needed as he's a little rambunctious by nature—and that she's glad he's growing up and becoming more mature every day.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket starts reeling in Pokémon, but none of them are Goldeen, so they toss them back.

In the garden, Brock and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} tend to the flowers, getting positive reviews from Johanna and Noelle. Johanna and Dawn decide to have their battle, but Izzy, Cara and Sayer meet up with Johanna, still trying to work out food booth placement. Although Johanna solves the problem at first, Izzy and Cara continue to vacillate, forcing Johanna to postpone the battle and get more involved.

Ash and Pikachu decide to take a walk while Dawn works on her strategy. With Pikachu at his side on a picture-perfect day, Ash wanders into the forest as he spots a group of {{p|Sunflora}} absorbing sun rays. Pikachu follows a {{p|Ledyba}}, stopping as he notes it landing on a large flower. He runs forward and uses his nose to imitate it with a small flower, but the pollen makes him sneeze. He looks at Ash sheepishly when asked if he's okay. As Ash approaches a tree that seems to have something in it, a young boy calls him over. Ash meets [[Nathaniel]] as he tells Ash that he planted [[Honey]] on that tree. Nathaniel is excited to see a real {{p|Pikachu}} and asks Ash's permission to hug his. When Ash consents, Pikachu doesn't wait for Nathaniel to pick him up and quite happily jumps into his arms, perhaps seeing that the boy has a kind heart. Nuzzling the little {{type|Electric}}, Nathaniel reveals his passion to become a Trainer. They notice a {{p|Heracross}} on the tree. Seeing Nathaniel's excitement and joy, Ash thinks about how he used to be young and always wanted to always spend time with Pokémon, noting that being a Trainer is a great privilege. Nathaniel wants to specialize in {{t|Bug}} types as they watch Heracross leave. Ash starts telling him tales of his journey, starting with his own {{AP|Heracross}} loving the sap from {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s bulb.

Back at Dawn's house, Dawn plans with Piplup and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, setting up two [[Contest combination|combinations]]. Pachirisu runs over to the [[Television|TV]] as Dawn notices a bunch of clipped newspaper articles, about all of Dawn's {{pkmn|Contest}} wins and the [[Hearthome Collection]] that Johanna framed. Piplup and Pachirisu are also pleased, dancing with happiness as both of them are also in the pictures. Johanna returns as they get to the battle on the battle field behind their house. They begin a [[Double Battle|two on two]] with Piplup and Pachirisu against Glameow and Umbreon. Brock shows his romance towards Noelle constantly, but Bellossom and Croagunk keep him in check. Dawn goes first with {{m|Whirlpool}} and {{m|Discharge}}, creating an electrified whirlpool. Johanna's Pokémon use {{m|Quick Attack}} to gracefully dodge, crossing each other's paths and creating an appeal before stopping in front of Johanna and launching a double {{m|Shadow Ball}}, destroying the Whirlpool and knocking {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon}} down. Dawn's Pokémon get up as they invoke their first plan. Piplup fires {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Though Johanna's Pokémon dodge with a synchronized back flip, the attack creates a wall, masking Pachirisu until the last moment and hitting both with a spinning {{m|Super Fang}}. Dawn celebrates the successful plan, but Johanna makes her pay for her premature celebration by using a double {{m|Attract}}, {{status|Infatuation|infatuating}} both of Dawn's Pokémon before hitting them with a double {{m|Swift}} Attack, [[fainting|knocking them out]]. Dawn is somewhat upset but accepts the defeat, comforting her Pokémon. Still, Johanna was still impressed at her strategy and [[friendship|her bond]] with her Pokémon. It also inspires Ash to take a note from the battle. Glameow and Umbreon look pleased as Johanna hugs her daughter.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has managed to catch many Goldeen. While they likely have more than enough, [[Jessie]] wants to try for one more. She pulls on her rod and an unhappy {{p|Gyarados}} out of the water. It sends them blasting off with a {{m|Hyper Beam}} strike.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Twinleaf Town]].
* Ash and {{an|Brock}} meet [[Johanna]] for the first time in person.
* Johanna is revealed to own an {{p|Umbreon}}.
* Ash and his friends learn that {{an|Professor Oak}} will be attending the [[Twinleaf Festival]].
* {{an|Dawn}} has a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against Johanna and loses.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Izzy]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Cara]]
* [[Nathaniel]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* [[Wallace]] (photo)
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Noelle]]
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Izzy]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Cara]]
* [[Nathaniel]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}}; photo)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Johanna]]'s)
* {{p|Bellossom}} ([[Noelle]]'s)
* {{p|Feebas}}
* {{p|Barboach}}
* {{p|Whiscash}}
* {{p|Crawdaunt}}
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Sunflora}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ledyba}} (multiple)
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Rapidash}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Johanna Gracideas.png|thumb|220px|Possible Gracideas]]
* This is the first episode of the four-part [[Twinleaf Festival]] arc.
* The flowers in [[Johanna]]'s garden look strikingly similar to [[Gracidea]]s.
* In {{Ash}}'s flashback, he is wearing the same outfit seen in a photo in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.
* [[Daisuke Sakaguchi]] is credited for voicing [[Brock's Sudowoodo]], even though Sudowoodo didn't appear in this episode.
* This is the first English episode of the {{wp|2010s}}.
* The English title of this episode is a reference to the phrase "''charity begins at home''".
* This episode was initially given the title ''The Mother of All Battlers!'', somewhat similar to [[EP264|another episode]]'s title, but this was later changed. This title was later used by {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network Video}} on their list, but the video used the new title.
* The latter half of the title of this episode is narrated by both {{an|Dawn}} and [[Johanna|her mother]] (the first half by Ash). In the English dub, they narrate the whole title.
* {{TRT}} doesn't appear in their standard uniforms throughout the Twinleaf Festival arc.
* Team Rocket doesn't recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.

===Errors===
* Dawn's [[Ribbon]]s are far smaller than normal when she shows them off during this episode.
* During the scene where {{Ash}}, Dawn, and {{an|Brock}} eat the food Johanna prepared, Dawn's plate disappears.
* When {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} uses {{m|Poison Jab}} on Brock, its Japanese voice can be heard.
* As Dawn does her {{m|Whirlpool}}-{{m|Discharge}} combination, {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} dodge it, Umbreon's eyes are colored blue. In the next scene, they are back to normal.

<gallery>
DawnRibbons4.png|Dawn's smaller than usual Ribbons
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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2020-02-29T14:16:09Z

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'''Strategy Begins at Home!''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリVSママ！親子対決！！''' ''{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!'') is the 138th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 604th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 13, 2009 and in the United States on January 2, 2010.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Arriving at Dawn’s home in Twinleaf Town, Dawn’s mother Johanna is in the process of planning the town festival’s events along with Izzy and Cara. Unfortunately, those two can’t seem to make up their minds on any part of their work. This is keeping Dawn’s mother very busy, which also seems to be keeping Dawn from the Contest Battle challenge against her mother.

So while Dawn plans her Battle strategy and Ash and Pikachu take a walk to get to know Twinleaf Town better, Johanna, Izzy, and Cara take care of the festival’s details. This finally leads to a two-on-two battle between Dawn and her mom, Johanna! Dawn looks quite impressive at the outset, but Johanna’s Top Coordinator experience shines through as Dawn, Piplup, and Pachirisu are eventually defeated.

Meanwhile, a disguised Team Rocket has been hired to catch as many Goldeen as possible for one of the festival’s events. Although slow to start, they end up catching a great many of the Pokémon but, as usual, they go for more than they bargain for and end up accidentally catching a Gyarados, which sends them blasting off again!

Feeling inspired after Johanna and Dawn’s battle, our heroes happily anticipate the next few day’s events, as they excitedly watch the Twinleaf Festival begin to take shape!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} make it back to [[Twinleaf Town]] as {{an|Dawn}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} take the lead, clearly excited to be back home. As they walk, {{an|Brock}} enjoys the quiet atmosphere, reminding Ash of [[Pallet Town|his hometown]]. Ahead, they spot a few people talking about placing some stands, but not making much progress. Dawn calls out their names, [[Izzy and Cara]], meeting up with them. Cara mentions that they are working with [[Johanna]] to plan the [[Twinleaf Festival|festival]], but Izzy isn't helping much. Dawn introduces Ash, Brock and her Piplup.

Dawn leads her friends to her house as Dawn is clearly excited, busting in. Johanna meets her, as well as Ash and Brock, with her {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} in tow. Johanna greets Piplup as the Penguin {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} tries to greet Glameow, but gets the cold shoulder. He looks hurt, but tries again with Umbreon and gets the same response, to which {{AP|Pikachu}} comforts him. An older girl, [[Noelle]], walks down the stairs with her {{p|Bellossom}} and welcomes Dawn's return. She finished setting up the rooms for Ash and Brock, being there to enroll in Johanna's {{pkmn|Coordinator}} class. Dawn shows her the four [[Ribbon]]s she has earned, but Brock pulls her aside and makes his usual advances to Noelle. He gets {{m|Poison Jab|shut down}} not just by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, but Bellossom as well with {{m|Stun Spore}}, Croagunk dragging him away.

Ash checks out the trophies and pictures on the wall as Dawn fills him in about her mother's career. Dawn then decides to challenge her mother to a [[Contest Battle]], which she agrees to, but they decide to eat first, since the food was freshly prepared. Ash shows impolite excitement at the prospect of being fed and quickly apologizes after Pikachu's pointing out that he's being rude, but Johanna laughs and lets it slide as she asks Noelle to show Ash and Brock their rooms. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} sits by a lake, [[fishing]] for {{p|Goldeen}} under [[Sayer]]'s terms. Sayer is disappointed that they have not caught any Goldeen, which are needed for a Goldeen catching game at the festival. Team Rocket tells Sayer that they are doing it mainly for [[Pokémon Dollar|money]], since they are broke (as usual).

Meanwhile, everyone sits down for lunch at Dawn's home. Johanna compliments Brock on his cooking ability that Dawn told her about. Glameow and Umbreon enjoy Brock's [[Pokémon food]], which pleases her since they are picky eaters. Noelle asks Brock for his recipe, which puts him into a romantic advance before Bellossom and Croagunk stop him. Dawn and Johanna clean the dishes as Ash talks to {{an|Professor Oak}} over the videophone. Professor Oak gives the {{pkmn|Trainer}} advice about learning from Johanna, whose experience as a [[Top Coordinator]] might prove useful to him. Dawn and Johanna join the conversation as Dawn learns that Professor Oak is on his way to attend the festival. Then, {{Delia|Ash's mother}} bumps Professor Oak out of the frame and joins the conversation as well, telling Johanna to feel free to scold Ash if needed as he's a little rambunctious by nature—and that she's glad he's growing up and becoming more mature every day.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket starts reeling in Pokémon, but none of them are Goldeen, so they toss them back.

In the garden, Brock and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} tend to the flowers, getting positive reviews from Johanna and Noelle. Johanna and Dawn decide to have their battle, but Izzy, Cara and Sayer meet up with Johanna, still trying to work out food booth placement. Although Johanna solves the problem at first, Izzy and Cara continue to vacillate, forcing Johanna to postpone the battle and get more involved.

Ash and Pikachu decide to take a walk while Dawn works on her strategy. With Pikachu at his side on a picture-perfect day, Ash wanders into the forest as he spots a group of {{p|Sunflora}} absorbing sun rays. Pikachu follows a {{p|Ledyba}}, stopping as he notes it landing on a large flower. He runs forward and uses his nose to imitate it with a small flower, but the pollen makes him sneeze. He looks at Ash sheepishly when asked if he's okay. As Ash approaches a tree that seems to have something in it, a young boy calls him over. Ash meets [[Nathaniel]] as he tells Ash that he planted [[Honey]] on that tree. Nathaniel is excited to see a real {{p|Pikachu}} and asks Ash's permission to hug his. When Ash consents, Pikachu doesn't wait for Nathaniel to pick him up and quite happily jumps into his arms, perhaps seeing that the boy has a kind heart. Nuzzling the little {{type|Electric}}, Nathaniel reveals his passion to become a Trainer. They notice a {{p|Heracross}} on the tree. Seeing Nathaniel's excitement and joy, Ash thinks about how he used to be young and always wanted to always spend time with Pokémon, noting that being a Trainer is a great privilege. Nathaniel wants to specialize in {{t|Bug}} types as they watch Heracross leave. Ash starts telling him tales of his journey, starting with his own {{AP|Heracross}} loving the sap from {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s bulb.

Back at Dawn's house, Dawn plans with Piplup and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, setting up two [[Contest combination|combinations]]. Pachirisu runs over to the [[Television|TV]] as Dawn notices a bunch of clipped newspaper articles, about all of Dawn's {{pkmn|Contest}} wins and the [[Hearthome Collection]] that Johanna framed. Piplup and Pachirisu are also pleased, dancing with happiness as both of them are also in the pictures. Johanna returns as they get to the battle on the battle field behind their house. They begin a [[Double Battle|two on two]] with Piplup and Pachirisu against Glameow and Umbreon. Brock shows his romance towards Noelle constantly, but Bellossom and Croagunk keep him in check. Dawn goes first with {{m|Whirlpool}} and {{m|Discharge}}, creating an electrified whirlpool. Johanna's Pokémon use {{m|Quick Attack}} to gracefully dodge, crossing each other's paths and creating an appeal before stopping in front of Johanna and launching a double {{m|Shadow Ball}}, destroying the Whirlpool and knocking {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon}} down. Dawn's Pokémon get up as they invoke their first plan. Piplup fires {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Though Johanna's Pokémon dodge with a synchronized back flip, the attack creates a wall, masking Pachirisu until the last moment and hitting both with a spinning {{m|Super Fang}}. Dawn celebrates the successful plan, but Johanna makes her pay for her premature celebration by using a double {{m|Attract}}, {{status|Infatuation|infatuating}} both of Dawn's Pokémon before hitting them with a double {{m|Swift}} Attack, [[fainting|knocking them out]]. Dawn is somewhat upset but accepts the defeat, comforting her Pokémon. Still, Johanna was still impressed at her strategy and [[friendship|her bond]] with her Pokémon. It also inspires Ash to take a note from the battle. Glameow and Umbreon look pleased as Johanna hugs her daughter.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has managed to catch many Goldeen. While they likely have more than enough, [[Jessie]] wants to try for one more. She pulls on her rod and an unhappy {{p|Gyarados}} out of the water. It sends them blasting off with a {{m|Hyper Beam}} strike.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Twinleaf Town]].
* Ash and {{an|Brock}} meet [[Johanna]] for the first time in person.
* Johanna is revealed to own an {{p|Umbreon}}.
* Ash and his friends learn that {{an|Professor Oak}} will be attending the [[Twinleaf Festival]].
* {{an|Dawn}} has a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against Johanna and loses.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Izzy]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Cara]]
* [[Nathaniel]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* [[Wallace]] (photo)
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Noelle]]
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Izzy]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Cara]]
* [[Nathaniel]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}}; photo)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Johanna]]'s)
* {{p|Bellossom}} ([[Noelle]]'s)
* {{p|Feebas}}
* {{p|Barboach}}
* {{p|Whiscash}}
* {{p|Crawdaunt}}
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Sunflora}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ledyba}} (multiple)
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Rapidash}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Johanna Gracideas.png|thumb|220px|Possible Gracideas]]
* This is the first episode of the four-part [[Twinleaf Festival]] arc.
* The flowers in [[Johanna]]'s garden look strikingly similar to [[Gracidea]]s.
* In {{Ash}}'s flashback, he is wearing the same outfit seen in a photo in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.
* [[Daisuke Sakaguchi]] is credited for voicing [[Brock's Sudowoodo]], even though Sudowoodo didn't appear in this episode.
* This is the first English episode of the {{wp|2010s}}.
* The English title of this episode is a reference to the phrase "''charity begins at home''".
* This episode was initially given the title ''The Mother of All Battlers!'', somewhat similar to [[EP264|another episode]]'s title, but this was later changed. This title was later used by {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network Video}} on their list, but the video used the new title.
* The latter half of the title of this episode is narrated by both {{an|Dawn}} and [[Johanna|her mother]] (the first half by Ash). In the English dub, they narrate the whole title.
* {{TRT}} doesn't appear in their standard uniforms throughout the Twinleaf Festival arc.
* Team Rocket doesn't recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.

===Errors===
* Dawn's [[Ribbon]]s are far smaller than normal when she shows them off during this episode.
* During the scene where {{Ash}}, Dawn, and {{an|Brock}} eat the food Johanna prepared, Dawn's plate disappears.
* When {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} uses {{m|Poison Jab}} on Brock, its Japanese voice can be heard.
* As Dawn does her {{m|Whirlpool}}-{{m|Discharge}} combination, {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} dodge it, Umbreon's eyes are colored blue. In the next scene, they are back to normal.

<gallery>
DawnRibbons4.png|Dawn's smaller than usual Ribbons
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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DP138

2020-02-29T14:15:45Z

Dada: /* Humans */

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'''Strategy Begins at Home!''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリVSママ！親子対決！！''' ''{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!'') is the 138th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 604th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 13, 2009 and in the United States on January 2, 2010.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Arriving at Dawn’s home in Twinleaf Town, Dawn’s mother Johanna is in the process of planning the town festival’s events along with Izzy and Cara. Unfortunately, those two can’t seem to make up their minds on any part of their work. This is keeping Dawn’s mother very busy, which also seems to be keeping Dawn from the Contest Battle challenge against her mother.

So while Dawn plans her Battle strategy and Ash and Pikachu take a walk to get to know Twinleaf Town better, Johanna, Izzy, and Cara take care of the festival’s details. This finally leads to a two-on-two battle between Dawn and her mom, Johanna! Dawn looks quite impressive at the outset, but Johanna’s Top Coordinator experience shines through as Dawn, Piplup, and Pachirisu are eventually defeated.

Meanwhile, a disguised Team Rocket has been hired to catch as many Goldeen as possible for one of the festival’s events. Although slow to start, they end up catching a great many of the Pokémon but, as usual, they go for more than they bargain for and end up accidentally catching a Gyarados, which sends them blasting off again!

Feeling inspired after Johanna and Dawn’s battle, our heroes happily anticipate the next few day’s events, as they excitedly watch the Twinleaf Festival begin to take shape!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} make it back to [[Twinleaf Town]] as {{an|Dawn}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} take the lead, clearly excited to be back home. As they walk, {{an|Brock}} enjoys the quiet atmosphere, reminding Ash of [[Pallet Town|his hometown]]. Ahead, they spot a few people talking about placing some stands, but not making much progress. Dawn calls out their names, [[Izzy and Cara]], meeting up with them. Cara mentions that they are working with [[Johanna]] to plan the [[Twinleaf Festival|festival]], but Izzy isn't helping much. Dawn introduces Ash, Brock and her Piplup.

Dawn leads her friends to her house as Dawn is clearly excited, busting in. Johanna meets her, as well as Ash and Brock, with her {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} in tow. Johanna greets Piplup as the Penguin {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} tries to greet Glameow, but gets the cold shoulder. He looks hurt, but tries again with Umbreon and gets the same response, to which {{AP|Pikachu}} comforts him. An older girl, [[Noelle]], walks down the stairs with her {{p|Bellossom}} and welcomes Dawn's return. She finished setting up the rooms for Ash and Brock, being there to enroll in Johanna's {{pkmn|Coordinator}} class. Dawn shows her the four [[Ribbon]]s she has earned, but Brock pulls her aside and makes his usual advances to Noelle. He gets {{m|Poison Jab|shut down}} not just by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, but Bellossom as well with {{m|Stun Spore}}, Croagunk dragging him away.

Ash checks out the trophies and pictures on the wall as Dawn fills him in about her mother's career. Dawn then decides to challenge her mother to a [[Contest Battle]], which she agrees to, but they decide to eat first, since the food was freshly prepared. Ash shows impolite excitement at the prospect of being fed and quickly apologizes after Pikachu's pointing out that he's being rude, but Johanna laughs and lets it slide as she asks Noelle to show Ash and Brock their rooms. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} sits by a lake, [[fishing]] for {{p|Goldeen}} under [[Sayer]]'s terms. Sayer is disappointed that they have not caught any Goldeen, which are needed for a Goldeen catching game at the festival. Team Rocket tells Sayer that they are doing it mainly for [[Pokémon Dollar|money]], since they are broke (as usual).

Meanwhile, everyone sits down for lunch at Dawn's home. Johanna compliments Brock on his cooking ability that Dawn told her about. Glameow and Umbreon enjoy Brock's [[Pokémon food]], which pleases her since they are picky eaters. Noelle asks Brock for his recipe, which puts him into a romantic advance before Bellossom and Croagunk stop him. Dawn and Johanna clean the dishes as Ash talks to {{an|Professor Oak}} over the videophone. Professor Oak gives the {{pkmn|Trainer}} advice about learning from Johanna, whose experience as a [[Top Coordinator]] might prove useful to him. Dawn and Johanna join the conversation as Dawn learns that Professor Oak is on his way to attend the festival. Then, {{Delia|Ash's mother}} bumps Professor Oak out of the frame and joins the conversation as well, telling Johanna to feel free to scold Ash if needed as he's a little rambunctious by nature—and that she's glad he's growing up and becoming more mature every day.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket starts reeling in Pokémon, but none of them are Goldeen, so they toss them back.

In the garden, Brock and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} tend to the flowers, getting positive reviews from Johanna and Noelle. Johanna and Dawn decide to have their battle, but Izzy, Cara and Sayer meet up with Johanna, still trying to work out food booth placement. Although Johanna solves the problem at first, Izzy and Cara continue to vacillate, forcing Johanna to postpone the battle and get more involved.

Ash and Pikachu decide to take a walk while Dawn works on her strategy. With Pikachu at his side on a picture-perfect day, Ash wanders into the forest as he spots a group of {{p|Sunflora}} absorbing sun rays. Pikachu follows a {{p|Ledyba}}, stopping as he notes it landing on a large flower. He runs forward and uses his nose to imitate it with a small flower, but the pollen makes him sneeze. He looks at Ash sheepishly when asked if he's okay. As Ash approaches a tree that seems to have something in it, a young boy calls him over. Ash meets [[Nathaniel]] as he tells Ash that he planted [[Honey]] on that tree. Nathaniel is excited to see a real {{p|Pikachu}} and asks Ash's permission to hug his. When Ash consents, Pikachu doesn't wait for Nathaniel to pick him up and quite happily jumps into his arms, perhaps seeing that the boy has a kind heart. Nuzzling the little {{type|Electric}}, Nathaniel reveals his passion to become a Trainer. They notice a {{p|Heracross}} on the tree. Seeing Nathaniel's excitement and joy, Ash thinks about how he used to be young and always wanted to always spend time with Pokémon, noting that being a Trainer is a great privilege. Nathaniel wants to specialize in {{t|Bug}} types as they watch Heracross leave. Ash starts telling him tales of his journey, starting with his own {{AP|Heracross}} loving the sap from {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s bulb.

Back at Dawn's house, Dawn plans with Piplup and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, setting up two [[Contest combination|combinations]]. Pachirisu runs over to the [[Television|TV]] as Dawn notices a bunch of clipped newspaper articles, about all of Dawn's {{pkmn|Contest}} wins and the [[Hearthome Collection]] that Johanna framed. Piplup and Pachirisu are also pleased, dancing with happiness as both of them are also in the pictures. Johanna returns as they get to the battle on the battle field behind their house. They begin a [[Double Battle|two on two]] with Piplup and Pachirisu against Glameow and Umbreon. Brock shows his romance towards Noelle constantly, but Bellossom and Croagunk keep him in check. Dawn goes first with {{m|Whirlpool}} and {{m|Discharge}}, creating an electrified whirlpool. Johanna's Pokémon use {{m|Quick Attack}} to gracefully dodge, crossing each other's paths and creating an appeal before stopping in front of Johanna and launching a double {{m|Shadow Ball}}, destroying the Whirlpool and knocking {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon}} down. Dawn's Pokémon get up as they invoke their first plan. Piplup fires {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Though Johanna's Pokémon dodge with a synchronized back flip, the attack creates a wall, masking Pachirisu until the last moment and hitting both with a spinning {{m|Super Fang}}. Dawn celebrates the successful plan, but Johanna makes her pay for her premature celebration by using a double {{m|Attract}}, {{status|Infatuation|infatuating}} both of Dawn's Pokémon before hitting them with a double {{m|Swift}} Attack, [[fainting|knocking them out]]. Dawn is somewhat upset but accepts the defeat, comforting her Pokémon. Still, Johanna was still impressed at her strategy and [[friendship|her bond]] with her Pokémon. It also inspires Ash to take a note from the battle. Glameow and Umbreon look pleased as Johanna hugs her daughter.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has managed to catch many Goldeen. While they likely have more than enough, [[Jessie]] wants to try for one more. She pulls on her rod and an unhappy {{p|Gyarados}} out of the water. It sends them blasting off with a {{m|Hyper Beam}} strike.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Twinleaf Town]].
* Ash and {{an|Brock}} meet [[Johanna]] for the first time in person.
* Johanna is revealed to own an {{p|Umbreon}}.
* Ash and his friends learn that {{an|Professor Oak}} will be attending the [[Twinleaf Festival]].
* {{an|Dawn}} has a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against Johanna and loses.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara]]
* [[Nathaniel]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* [[Wallace]] (photo)
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Noelle]]
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Izzy]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Cara]]
* [[Nathaniel]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}}; photo)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Johanna]]'s)
* {{p|Bellossom}} ([[Noelle]]'s)
* {{p|Feebas}}
* {{p|Barboach}}
* {{p|Whiscash}}
* {{p|Crawdaunt}}
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Sunflora}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ledyba}} (multiple)
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Rapidash}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Johanna Gracideas.png|thumb|220px|Possible Gracideas]]
* This is the first episode of the four-part [[Twinleaf Festival]] arc.
* The flowers in [[Johanna]]'s garden look strikingly similar to [[Gracidea]]s.
* In {{Ash}}'s flashback, he is wearing the same outfit seen in a photo in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.
* [[Daisuke Sakaguchi]] is credited for voicing [[Brock's Sudowoodo]], even though Sudowoodo didn't appear in this episode.
* This is the first English episode of the {{wp|2010s}}.
* The English title of this episode is a reference to the phrase "''charity begins at home''".
* This episode was initially given the title ''The Mother of All Battlers!'', somewhat similar to [[EP264|another episode]]'s title, but this was later changed. This title was later used by {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network Video}} on their list, but the video used the new title.
* The latter half of the title of this episode is narrated by both {{an|Dawn}} and [[Johanna|her mother]] (the first half by Ash). In the English dub, they narrate the whole title.
* {{TRT}} doesn't appear in their standard uniforms throughout the Twinleaf Festival arc.
* Team Rocket doesn't recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.

===Errors===
* Dawn's [[Ribbon]]s are far smaller than normal when she shows them off during this episode.
* During the scene where {{Ash}}, Dawn, and {{an|Brock}} eat the food Johanna prepared, Dawn's plate disappears.
* When {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} uses {{m|Poison Jab}} on Brock, its Japanese voice can be heard.
* As Dawn does her {{m|Whirlpool}}-{{m|Discharge}} combination, {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} dodge it, Umbreon's eyes are colored blue. In the next scene, they are back to normal.

<gallery>
DawnRibbons4.png|Dawn's smaller than usual Ribbons
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|小光VS媽媽！親子對決！！|Dawn vs. Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!}}
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|de={{tt|Eine Hausgemachte Strategie!|A Homemade strategy!}}
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|it={{tt|La strategia comincia a casa!|Strategy begins at home!}}
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|pt_br={{tt|A Estratégia Começa em Casa!|Strategy Begins at Home!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Estratégia Começa Em Casa!|Strategy Begins at Home!}}
|es_la={{tt|La estrategia comienza en casa|Strategy begins at home!}}
|sv={{tt|Taktik börjar där hemma!|Tactics begin at home!}}
|ro={{tt|Curajul se Moștenește|The Courage is Inherited}}
|ko={{tt|빛나 VS 엄마 모녀의 한판승부|Dawn VS Mother - Mother and Daughter Showdown}}
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2020-02-29T14:14:50Z

Dada: /* Plot */ More on the conversation with Delia

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'''Strategy Begins at Home!''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリVSママ！親子対決！！''' ''{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!'') is the 138th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 604th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 13, 2009 and in the United States on January 2, 2010.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Arriving at Dawn’s home in Twinleaf Town, Dawn’s mother Johanna is in the process of planning the town festival’s events along with Izzy and Cara. Unfortunately, those two can’t seem to make up their minds on any part of their work. This is keeping Dawn’s mother very busy, which also seems to be keeping Dawn from the Contest Battle challenge against her mother.

So while Dawn plans her Battle strategy and Ash and Pikachu take a walk to get to know Twinleaf Town better, Johanna, Izzy, and Cara take care of the festival’s details. This finally leads to a two-on-two battle between Dawn and her mom, Johanna! Dawn looks quite impressive at the outset, but Johanna’s Top Coordinator experience shines through as Dawn, Piplup, and Pachirisu are eventually defeated.

Meanwhile, a disguised Team Rocket has been hired to catch as many Goldeen as possible for one of the festival’s events. Although slow to start, they end up catching a great many of the Pokémon but, as usual, they go for more than they bargain for and end up accidentally catching a Gyarados, which sends them blasting off again!

Feeling inspired after Johanna and Dawn’s battle, our heroes happily anticipate the next few day’s events, as they excitedly watch the Twinleaf Festival begin to take shape!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} make it back to [[Twinleaf Town]] as {{an|Dawn}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} take the lead, clearly excited to be back home. As they walk, {{an|Brock}} enjoys the quiet atmosphere, reminding Ash of [[Pallet Town|his hometown]]. Ahead, they spot a few people talking about placing some stands, but not making much progress. Dawn calls out their names, [[Izzy and Cara]], meeting up with them. Cara mentions that they are working with [[Johanna]] to plan the [[Twinleaf Festival|festival]], but Izzy isn't helping much. Dawn introduces Ash, Brock and her Piplup.

Dawn leads her friends to her house as Dawn is clearly excited, busting in. Johanna meets her, as well as Ash and Brock, with her {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} in tow. Johanna greets Piplup as the Penguin {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} tries to greet Glameow, but gets the cold shoulder. He looks hurt, but tries again with Umbreon and gets the same response, to which {{AP|Pikachu}} comforts him. An older girl, [[Noelle]], walks down the stairs with her {{p|Bellossom}} and welcomes Dawn's return. She finished setting up the rooms for Ash and Brock, being there to enroll in Johanna's {{pkmn|Coordinator}} class. Dawn shows her the four [[Ribbon]]s she has earned, but Brock pulls her aside and makes his usual advances to Noelle. He gets {{m|Poison Jab|shut down}} not just by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, but Bellossom as well with {{m|Stun Spore}}, Croagunk dragging him away.

Ash checks out the trophies and pictures on the wall as Dawn fills him in about her mother's career. Dawn then decides to challenge her mother to a [[Contest Battle]], which she agrees to, but they decide to eat first, since the food was freshly prepared. Ash shows impolite excitement at the prospect of being fed and quickly apologizes after Pikachu's pointing out that he's being rude, but Johanna laughs and lets it slide as she asks Noelle to show Ash and Brock their rooms. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} sits by a lake, [[fishing]] for {{p|Goldeen}} under [[Sayer]]'s terms. Sayer is disappointed that they have not caught any Goldeen, which are needed for a Goldeen catching game at the festival. Team Rocket tells Sayer that they are doing it mainly for [[Pokémon Dollar|money]], since they are broke (as usual).

Meanwhile, everyone sits down for lunch at Dawn's home. Johanna compliments Brock on his cooking ability that Dawn told her about. Glameow and Umbreon enjoy Brock's [[Pokémon food]], which pleases her since they are picky eaters. Noelle asks Brock for his recipe, which puts him into a romantic advance before Bellossom and Croagunk stop him. Dawn and Johanna clean the dishes as Ash talks to {{an|Professor Oak}} over the videophone. Professor Oak gives the {{pkmn|Trainer}} advice about learning from Johanna, whose experience as a [[Top Coordinator]] might prove useful to him. Dawn and Johanna join the conversation as Dawn learns that Professor Oak is on his way to attend the festival. Then, {{Delia|Ash's mother}} bumps Professor Oak out of the frame and joins the conversation as well, telling Johanna to feel free to scold Ash if needed as he's a little rambunctious by nature—and that she's glad he's growing up and becoming more mature every day.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket starts reeling in Pokémon, but none of them are Goldeen, so they toss them back.

In the garden, Brock and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} tend to the flowers, getting positive reviews from Johanna and Noelle. Johanna and Dawn decide to have their battle, but Izzy, Cara and Sayer meet up with Johanna, still trying to work out food booth placement. Although Johanna solves the problem at first, Izzy and Cara continue to vacillate, forcing Johanna to postpone the battle and get more involved.

Ash and Pikachu decide to take a walk while Dawn works on her strategy. With Pikachu at his side on a picture-perfect day, Ash wanders into the forest as he spots a group of {{p|Sunflora}} absorbing sun rays. Pikachu follows a {{p|Ledyba}}, stopping as he notes it landing on a large flower. He runs forward and uses his nose to imitate it with a small flower, but the pollen makes him sneeze. He looks at Ash sheepishly when asked if he's okay. As Ash approaches a tree that seems to have something in it, a young boy calls him over. Ash meets [[Nathaniel]] as he tells Ash that he planted [[Honey]] on that tree. Nathaniel is excited to see a real {{p|Pikachu}} and asks Ash's permission to hug his. When Ash consents, Pikachu doesn't wait for Nathaniel to pick him up and quite happily jumps into his arms, perhaps seeing that the boy has a kind heart. Nuzzling the little {{type|Electric}}, Nathaniel reveals his passion to become a Trainer. They notice a {{p|Heracross}} on the tree. Seeing Nathaniel's excitement and joy, Ash thinks about how he used to be young and always wanted to always spend time with Pokémon, noting that being a Trainer is a great privilege. Nathaniel wants to specialize in {{t|Bug}} types as they watch Heracross leave. Ash starts telling him tales of his journey, starting with his own {{AP|Heracross}} loving the sap from {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s bulb.

Back at Dawn's house, Dawn plans with Piplup and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, setting up two [[Contest combination|combinations]]. Pachirisu runs over to the [[Television|TV]] as Dawn notices a bunch of clipped newspaper articles, about all of Dawn's {{pkmn|Contest}} wins and the [[Hearthome Collection]] that Johanna framed. Piplup and Pachirisu are also pleased, dancing with happiness as both of them are also in the pictures. Johanna returns as they get to the battle on the battle field behind their house. They begin a [[Double Battle|two on two]] with Piplup and Pachirisu against Glameow and Umbreon. Brock shows his romance towards Noelle constantly, but Bellossom and Croagunk keep him in check. Dawn goes first with {{m|Whirlpool}} and {{m|Discharge}}, creating an electrified whirlpool. Johanna's Pokémon use {{m|Quick Attack}} to gracefully dodge, crossing each other's paths and creating an appeal before stopping in front of Johanna and launching a double {{m|Shadow Ball}}, destroying the Whirlpool and knocking {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon}} down. Dawn's Pokémon get up as they invoke their first plan. Piplup fires {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Though Johanna's Pokémon dodge with a synchronized back flip, the attack creates a wall, masking Pachirisu until the last moment and hitting both with a spinning {{m|Super Fang}}. Dawn celebrates the successful plan, but Johanna makes her pay for her premature celebration by using a double {{m|Attract}}, {{status|Infatuation|infatuating}} both of Dawn's Pokémon before hitting them with a double {{m|Swift}} Attack, [[fainting|knocking them out]]. Dawn is somewhat upset but accepts the defeat, comforting her Pokémon. Still, Johanna was still impressed at her strategy and [[friendship|her bond]] with her Pokémon. It also inspires Ash to take a note from the battle. Glameow and Umbreon look pleased as Johanna hugs her daughter.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has managed to catch many Goldeen. While they likely have more than enough, [[Jessie]] wants to try for one more. She pulls on her rod and an unhappy {{p|Gyarados}} out of the water. It sends them blasting off with a {{m|Hyper Beam}} strike.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Twinleaf Town]].
* Ash and {{an|Brock}} meet [[Johanna]] for the first time in person.
* Johanna is revealed to own an {{p|Umbreon}}.
* Ash and his friends learn that {{an|Professor Oak}} will be attending the [[Twinleaf Festival]].
* {{an|Dawn}} has a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against Johanna and loses.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* [[Wallace]] (photo)
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Noelle]]
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Izzy]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Cara]]
* [[Nathaniel]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}}; photo)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Johanna]]'s)
* {{p|Bellossom}} ([[Noelle]]'s)
* {{p|Feebas}}
* {{p|Barboach}}
* {{p|Whiscash}}
* {{p|Crawdaunt}}
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Sunflora}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ledyba}} (multiple)
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Rapidash}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Johanna Gracideas.png|thumb|220px|Possible Gracideas]]
* This is the first episode of the four-part [[Twinleaf Festival]] arc.
* The flowers in [[Johanna]]'s garden look strikingly similar to [[Gracidea]]s.
* In {{Ash}}'s flashback, he is wearing the same outfit seen in a photo in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.
* [[Daisuke Sakaguchi]] is credited for voicing [[Brock's Sudowoodo]], even though Sudowoodo didn't appear in this episode.
* This is the first English episode of the {{wp|2010s}}.
* The English title of this episode is a reference to the phrase "''charity begins at home''".
* This episode was initially given the title ''The Mother of All Battlers!'', somewhat similar to [[EP264|another episode]]'s title, but this was later changed. This title was later used by {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network Video}} on their list, but the video used the new title.
* The latter half of the title of this episode is narrated by both {{an|Dawn}} and [[Johanna|her mother]] (the first half by Ash). In the English dub, they narrate the whole title.
* {{TRT}} doesn't appear in their standard uniforms throughout the Twinleaf Festival arc.
* Team Rocket doesn't recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.

===Errors===
* Dawn's [[Ribbon]]s are far smaller than normal when she shows them off during this episode.
* During the scene where {{Ash}}, Dawn, and {{an|Brock}} eat the food Johanna prepared, Dawn's plate disappears.
* When {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} uses {{m|Poison Jab}} on Brock, its Japanese voice can be heard.
* As Dawn does her {{m|Whirlpool}}-{{m|Discharge}} combination, {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} dodge it, Umbreon's eyes are colored blue. In the next scene, they are back to normal.

<gallery>
DawnRibbons4.png|Dawn's smaller than usual Ribbons
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|小光VS媽媽！親子對決！！|Dawn vs. Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡La Estrategia Empieza en Casa!|The Strategy Begins in Home!}}
|cs={{tt|Strategie začíná doma|Strategy begins at home}}
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|es_la={{tt|La estrategia comienza en casa|Strategy begins at home!}}
|sv={{tt|Taktik börjar där hemma!|Tactics begin at home!}}
|ro={{tt|Curajul se Moștenește|The Courage is Inherited}}
|ko={{tt|빛나 VS 엄마 모녀의 한판승부|Dawn VS Mother - Mother and Daughter Showdown}}
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DP138

2020-02-29T13:58:54Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ Japanese title info

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'''Strategy Begins at Home!''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリVSママ！親子対決！！''' ''{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!'') is the 138th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 604th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 13, 2009 and in the United States on January 2, 2010.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Arriving at Dawn’s home in Twinleaf Town, Dawn’s mother Johanna is in the process of planning the town festival’s events along with Izzy and Cara. Unfortunately, those two can’t seem to make up their minds on any part of their work. This is keeping Dawn’s mother very busy, which also seems to be keeping Dawn from the Contest Battle challenge against her mother.

So while Dawn plans her Battle strategy and Ash and Pikachu take a walk to get to know Twinleaf Town better, Johanna, Izzy, and Cara take care of the festival’s details. This finally leads to a two-on-two battle between Dawn and her mom, Johanna! Dawn looks quite impressive at the outset, but Johanna’s Top Coordinator experience shines through as Dawn, Piplup, and Pachirisu are eventually defeated.

Meanwhile, a disguised Team Rocket has been hired to catch as many Goldeen as possible for one of the festival’s events. Although slow to start, they end up catching a great many of the Pokémon but, as usual, they go for more than they bargain for and end up accidentally catching a Gyarados, which sends them blasting off again!

Feeling inspired after Johanna and Dawn’s battle, our heroes happily anticipate the next few day’s events, as they excitedly watch the Twinleaf Festival begin to take shape!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} make it back to [[Twinleaf Town]] as {{an|Dawn}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} take the lead, clearly excited to be back home. As they walk, {{an|Brock}} enjoys the quiet atmosphere, reminding Ash of [[Pallet Town|his hometown]]. Ahead, they spot a few people talking about placing some stands, but not making much progress. Dawn calls out their names, [[Izzy and Cara]], meeting up with them. Cara mentions that they are working with [[Johanna]] to plan the [[Twinleaf Festival|festival]], but Izzy isn't helping much. Dawn introduces Ash, Brock and her Piplup.

Dawn leads her friends to her house as Dawn is clearly excited, busting in. Johanna meets her, as well as Ash and Brock, with her {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} in tow. Johanna greets Piplup as the Penguin {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} tries to greet Glameow, but gets the cold shoulder. He looks hurt, but tries again with Umbreon and gets the same response, to which {{AP|Pikachu}} comforts him. An older girl, [[Noelle]], walks down the stairs with her {{p|Bellossom}} and welcomes Dawn's return. She finished setting up the rooms for Ash and Brock, being there to enroll in Johanna's {{pkmn|Coordinator}} class. Dawn shows her the four [[Ribbon]]s she has earned, but Brock pulls her aside and makes his usual advances to Noelle. He gets {{m|Poison Jab|shut down}} not just by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, but Bellossom as well with {{m|Stun Spore}}, Croagunk dragging him away.

Ash checks out the trophies and pictures on the wall as Dawn fills him in about her mother's career. Dawn then decides to challenge her mother to a [[Contest Battle]], which she agrees to, but they decide to eat first, since the food was freshly prepared. Ash shows impolite excitement at the prospect of being fed and quickly apologizes after Pikachu's pointing out that he's being rude, but Johanna laughs and lets it slide as she asks Noelle to show Ash and Brock their rooms. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} sits by a lake, [[fishing]] for {{p|Goldeen}} under [[Sayer]]'s terms. Sayer is disappointed that they have not caught any Goldeen, which are needed for a Goldeen catching game at the festival. Team Rocket tells Sayer that they are doing it mainly for [[Pokémon Dollar|money]], since they are broke (as usual).

Meanwhile, everyone sits down for lunch at Dawn's home. Johanna compliments Brock on his cooking ability that Dawn told her about. Glameow and Umbreon enjoy Brock's [[Pokémon food]], which pleases her since they are picky eaters. Noelle asks Brock for his recipe, which puts him into a romantic advance before Bellossom and Croagunk stop him. Dawn and Johanna clean the dishes as Ash talks to {{an|Professor Oak}} over the videophone. Professor Oak gives the {{pkmn|Trainer}} advice about learning from Johanna, whose experience as a [[Top Coordinator]] might prove useful to him. Dawn and Johanna join the conversation as Dawn learns that Professor Oak is on his way to attend the festival. Then, {{Delia|Ash's mother}} joins the conversation as well, telling Johanna to feel free to scold Ash if needed as he can be a little rambunctious sometimes. Meanwhile, Team Rocket starts reeling in Pokémon, but none of them are Goldeen, so they toss them back.

In the garden, Brock and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} tend to the flowers, getting positive reviews from Johanna and Noelle. Johanna and Dawn decide to have their battle, but Izzy, Cara and Sayer meet up with Johanna, still trying to work out food booth placement. Although Johanna solves the problem at first, Izzy and Cara continue to vacillate, forcing Johanna to postpone the battle and get more involved.

Ash and Pikachu decide to take a walk while Dawn works on her strategy. With Pikachu at his side on a picture-perfect day, Ash wanders into the forest as he spots a group of {{p|Sunflora}} absorbing sun rays. Pikachu follows a {{p|Ledyba}}, stopping as he notes it landing on a large flower. He runs forward and uses his nose to imitate it with a small flower, but the pollen makes him sneeze. He looks at Ash sheepishly when asked if he's okay. As Ash approaches a tree that seems to have something in it, a young boy calls him over. Ash meets [[Nathaniel]] as he tells Ash that he planted [[Honey]] on that tree. Nathaniel is excited to see a real {{p|Pikachu}} and asks Ash's permission to hug his. When Ash consents, Pikachu doesn't wait for Nathaniel to pick him up and quite happily jumps into his arms, perhaps seeing that the boy has a kind heart. Nuzzling the little {{type|Electric}}, Nathaniel reveals his passion to become a Trainer. They notice a {{p|Heracross}} on the tree. Seeing Nathaniel's excitement and joy, Ash thinks about how he used to be young and always wanted to always spend time with Pokémon, noting that being a Trainer is a great privilege. Nathaniel wants to specialize in {{t|Bug}} types as they watch Heracross leave. Ash starts telling him tales of his journey, starting with his own {{AP|Heracross}} loving the sap from {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s bulb.

Back at Dawn's house, Dawn plans with Piplup and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, setting up two [[Contest combination|combinations]]. Pachirisu runs over to the [[Television|TV]] as Dawn notices a bunch of clipped newspaper articles, about all of Dawn's {{pkmn|Contest}} wins and the [[Hearthome Collection]] that Johanna framed. Piplup and Pachirisu are also pleased, dancing with happiness as both of them are also in the pictures. Johanna returns as they get to the battle on the battle field behind their house. They begin a [[Double Battle|two on two]] with Piplup and Pachirisu against Glameow and Umbreon. Brock shows his romance towards Noelle constantly, but Bellossom and Croagunk keep him in check. Dawn goes first with {{m|Whirlpool}} and {{m|Discharge}}, creating an electrified whirlpool. Johanna's Pokémon use {{m|Quick Attack}} to gracefully dodge, crossing each other's paths and creating an appeal before stopping in front of Johanna and launching a double {{m|Shadow Ball}}, destroying the Whirlpool and knocking {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon}} down. Dawn's Pokémon get up as they invoke their first plan. Piplup fires {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Though Johanna's Pokémon dodge with a synchronized back flip, the attack creates a wall, masking Pachirisu until the last moment and hitting both with a spinning {{m|Super Fang}}. Dawn celebrates the successful plan, but Johanna makes her pay for her premature celebration by using a double {{m|Attract}}, {{status|Infatuation|infatuating}} both of Dawn's Pokémon before hitting them with a double {{m|Swift}} Attack, [[fainting|knocking them out]]. Dawn is somewhat upset but accepts the defeat, comforting her Pokémon. Still, Johanna was still impressed at her strategy and [[friendship|her bond]] with her Pokémon. It also inspires Ash to take a note from the battle. Glameow and Umbreon look pleased as Johanna hugs her daughter.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has managed to catch many Goldeen. While they likely have more than enough, [[Jessie]] wants to try for one more. She pulls on her rod and an unhappy {{p|Gyarados}} out of the water. It sends them blasting off with a {{m|Hyper Beam}} strike.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Twinleaf Town]].
* Ash and {{an|Brock}} meet [[Johanna]] for the first time in person.
* Johanna is revealed to own an {{p|Umbreon}}.
* Ash and his friends learn that {{an|Professor Oak}} will be attending the [[Twinleaf Festival]].
* {{an|Dawn}} has a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against Johanna and loses.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* [[Wallace]] (photo)
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Noelle]]
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Izzy]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Cara]]
* [[Nathaniel]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}}; photo)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Johanna]]'s)
* {{p|Bellossom}} ([[Noelle]]'s)
* {{p|Feebas}}
* {{p|Barboach}}
* {{p|Whiscash}}
* {{p|Crawdaunt}}
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Sunflora}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ledyba}} (multiple)
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Rapidash}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Johanna Gracideas.png|thumb|220px|Possible Gracideas]]
* This is the first episode of the four-part [[Twinleaf Festival]] arc.
* The flowers in [[Johanna]]'s garden look strikingly similar to [[Gracidea]]s.
* In {{Ash}}'s flashback, he is wearing the same outfit seen in a photo in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.
* [[Daisuke Sakaguchi]] is credited for voicing [[Brock's Sudowoodo]], even though Sudowoodo didn't appear in this episode.
* This is the first English episode of the {{wp|2010s}}.
* The English title of this episode is a reference to the phrase "''charity begins at home''".
* This episode was initially given the title ''The Mother of All Battlers!'', somewhat similar to [[EP264|another episode]]'s title, but this was later changed. This title was later used by {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network Video}} on their list, but the video used the new title.
* The latter half of the title of this episode is narrated by both {{an|Dawn}} and [[Johanna|her mother]] (the first half by Ash). In the English dub, they narrate the whole title.
* {{TRT}} doesn't appear in their standard uniforms throughout the Twinleaf Festival arc.
* Team Rocket doesn't recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.

===Errors===
* Dawn's [[Ribbon]]s are far smaller than normal when she shows them off during this episode.
* During the scene where {{Ash}}, Dawn, and {{an|Brock}} eat the food Johanna prepared, Dawn's plate disappears.
* When {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} uses {{m|Poison Jab}} on Brock, its Japanese voice can be heard.
* As Dawn does her {{m|Whirlpool}}-{{m|Discharge}} combination, {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} dodge it, Umbreon's eyes are colored blue. In the next scene, they are back to normal.

<gallery>
DawnRibbons4.png|Dawn's smaller than usual Ribbons
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|小光VS媽媽！親子對決！！|Dawn vs. Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!}}
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|es_la={{tt|La estrategia comienza en casa|Strategy begins at home!}}
|sv={{tt|Taktik börjar där hemma!|Tactics begin at home!}}
|ro={{tt|Curajul se Moștenește|The Courage is Inherited}}
|ko={{tt|빛나 VS 엄마 모녀의 한판승부|Dawn VS Mother - Mother and Daughter Showdown}}
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Dada: /* Errors */ This isn't an error - the anime has featured size differences for ages, for tons of Pokémon

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title_ja=ヒカリVSママ！親子対決！！|
title_ja_trans=Hikari VS Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!! |
broadcast_jp=August 13, 2009 |
broadcast_us=January 2, 2010 |
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en_op=[[Battle Cry - (Stand Up!)]] |
ja_op=[[High Touch!|ハイタッチ！ 2009]] |
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'''Strategy Begins at Home!''' (Japanese: '''ヒカリVSママ！親子対決！！''' ''{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!'') is the 138th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 604th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 13, 2009 and in the United States on January 2, 2010.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Arriving at Dawn’s home in Twinleaf Town, Dawn’s mother Johanna is in the process of planning the town festival’s events along with Izzy and Cara. Unfortunately, those two can’t seem to make up their minds on any part of their work. This is keeping Dawn’s mother very busy, which also seems to be keeping Dawn from the Contest Battle challenge against her mother.

So while Dawn plans her Battle strategy and Ash and Pikachu take a walk to get to know Twinleaf Town better, Johanna, Izzy, and Cara take care of the festival’s details. This finally leads to a two-on-two battle between Dawn and her mom, Johanna! Dawn looks quite impressive at the outset, but Johanna’s Top Coordinator experience shines through as Dawn, Piplup, and Pachirisu are eventually defeated.

Meanwhile, a disguised Team Rocket has been hired to catch as many Goldeen as possible for one of the festival’s events. Although slow to start, they end up catching a great many of the Pokémon but, as usual, they go for more than they bargain for and end up accidentally catching a Gyarados, which sends them blasting off again!

Feeling inspired after Johanna and Dawn’s battle, our heroes happily anticipate the next few day’s events, as they excitedly watch the Twinleaf Festival begin to take shape!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} make it back to [[Twinleaf Town]] as {{an|Dawn}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} take the lead, clearly excited to be back home. As they walk, {{an|Brock}} enjoys the quiet atmosphere, reminding Ash of [[Pallet Town|his hometown]]. Ahead, they spot a few people talking about placing some stands, but not making much progress. Dawn calls out their names, [[Izzy and Cara]], meeting up with them. Cara mentions that they are working with [[Johanna]] to plan the [[Twinleaf Festival|festival]], but Izzy isn't helping much. Dawn introduces Ash, Brock and her Piplup.

Dawn leads her friends to her house as Dawn is clearly excited, busting in. Johanna meets her, as well as Ash and Brock, with her {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} in tow. Johanna greets Piplup as the Penguin {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} tries to greet Glameow, but gets the cold shoulder. He looks hurt, but tries again with Umbreon and gets the same response, to which {{AP|Pikachu}} comforts him. An older girl, [[Noelle]], walks down the stairs with her {{p|Bellossom}} and welcomes Dawn's return. She finished setting up the rooms for Ash and Brock, being there to enroll in Johanna's {{pkmn|Coordinator}} class. Dawn shows her the four [[Ribbon]]s she has earned, but Brock pulls her aside and makes his usual advances to Noelle. He gets {{m|Poison Jab|shut down}} not just by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, but Bellossom as well with {{m|Stun Spore}}, Croagunk dragging him away.

Ash checks out the trophies and pictures on the wall as Dawn fills him in about her mother's career. Dawn then decides to challenge her mother to a [[Contest Battle]], which she agrees to, but they decide to eat first, since the food was freshly prepared. Ash shows impolite excitement at the prospect of being fed and quickly apologizes after Pikachu's pointing out that he's being rude, but Johanna laughs and lets it slide as she asks Noelle to show Ash and Brock their rooms. Meanwhile, {{TRT}} sits by a lake, [[fishing]] for {{p|Goldeen}} under [[Sayer]]'s terms. Sayer is disappointed that they have not caught any Goldeen, which are needed for a Goldeen catching game at the festival. Team Rocket tells Sayer that they are doing it mainly for [[Pokémon Dollar|money]], since they are broke (as usual).

Meanwhile, everyone sits down for lunch at Dawn's home. Johanna compliments Brock on his cooking ability that Dawn told her about. Glameow and Umbreon enjoy Brock's [[Pokémon food]], which pleases her since they are picky eaters. Noelle asks Brock for his recipe, which puts him into a romantic advance before Bellossom and Croagunk stop him. Dawn and Johanna clean the dishes as Ash talks to {{an|Professor Oak}} over the videophone. Professor Oak gives the {{pkmn|Trainer}} advice about learning from Johanna, whose experience as a [[Top Coordinator]] might prove useful to him. Dawn and Johanna join the conversation as Dawn learns that Professor Oak is on his way to attend the festival. Then, {{Delia|Ash's mother}} joins the conversation as well, telling Johanna to feel free to scold Ash if needed as he can be a little rambunctious sometimes. Meanwhile, Team Rocket starts reeling in Pokémon, but none of them are Goldeen, so they toss them back.

In the garden, Brock and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} tend to the flowers, getting positive reviews from Johanna and Noelle. Johanna and Dawn decide to have their battle, but Izzy, Cara and Sayer meet up with Johanna, still trying to work out food booth placement. Although Johanna solves the problem at first, Izzy and Cara continue to vacillate, forcing Johanna to postpone the battle and get more involved.

Ash and Pikachu decide to take a walk while Dawn works on her strategy. With Pikachu at his side on a picture-perfect day, Ash wanders into the forest as he spots a group of {{p|Sunflora}} absorbing sun rays. Pikachu follows a {{p|Ledyba}}, stopping as he notes it landing on a large flower. He runs forward and uses his nose to imitate it with a small flower, but the pollen makes him sneeze. He looks at Ash sheepishly when asked if he's okay. As Ash approaches a tree that seems to have something in it, a young boy calls him over. Ash meets [[Nathaniel]] as he tells Ash that he planted [[Honey]] on that tree. Nathaniel is excited to see a real {{p|Pikachu}} and asks Ash's permission to hug his. When Ash consents, Pikachu doesn't wait for Nathaniel to pick him up and quite happily jumps into his arms, perhaps seeing that the boy has a kind heart. Nuzzling the little {{type|Electric}}, Nathaniel reveals his passion to become a Trainer. They notice a {{p|Heracross}} on the tree. Seeing Nathaniel's excitement and joy, Ash thinks about how he used to be young and always wanted to always spend time with Pokémon, noting that being a Trainer is a great privilege. Nathaniel wants to specialize in {{t|Bug}} types as they watch Heracross leave. Ash starts telling him tales of his journey, starting with his own {{AP|Heracross}} loving the sap from {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s bulb.

Back at Dawn's house, Dawn plans with Piplup and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, setting up two [[Contest combination|combinations]]. Pachirisu runs over to the [[Television|TV]] as Dawn notices a bunch of clipped newspaper articles, about all of Dawn's {{pkmn|Contest}} wins and the [[Hearthome Collection]] that Johanna framed. Piplup and Pachirisu are also pleased, dancing with happiness as both of them are also in the pictures. Johanna returns as they get to the battle on the battle field behind their house. They begin a [[Double Battle|two on two]] with Piplup and Pachirisu against Glameow and Umbreon. Brock shows his romance towards Noelle constantly, but Bellossom and Croagunk keep him in check. Dawn goes first with {{m|Whirlpool}} and {{m|Discharge}}, creating an electrified whirlpool. Johanna's Pokémon use {{m|Quick Attack}} to gracefully dodge, crossing each other's paths and creating an appeal before stopping in front of Johanna and launching a double {{m|Shadow Ball}}, destroying the Whirlpool and knocking {{cat|Dawn's Pokémon}} down. Dawn's Pokémon get up as they invoke their first plan. Piplup fires {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Though Johanna's Pokémon dodge with a synchronized back flip, the attack creates a wall, masking Pachirisu until the last moment and hitting both with a spinning {{m|Super Fang}}. Dawn celebrates the successful plan, but Johanna makes her pay for her premature celebration by using a double {{m|Attract}}, {{status|Infatuation|infatuating}} both of Dawn's Pokémon before hitting them with a double {{m|Swift}} Attack, [[fainting|knocking them out]]. Dawn is somewhat upset but accepts the defeat, comforting her Pokémon. Still, Johanna was still impressed at her strategy and [[friendship|her bond]] with her Pokémon. It also inspires Ash to take a note from the battle. Glameow and Umbreon look pleased as Johanna hugs her daughter.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has managed to catch many Goldeen. While they likely have more than enough, [[Jessie]] wants to try for one more. She pulls on her rod and an unhappy {{p|Gyarados}} out of the water. It sends them blasting off with a {{m|Hyper Beam}} strike.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Twinleaf Town]].
* Ash and {{an|Brock}} meet [[Johanna]] for the first time in person.
* Johanna is revealed to own an {{p|Umbreon}}.
* Ash and his friends learn that {{an|Professor Oak}} will be attending the [[Twinleaf Festival]].
* {{an|Dawn}} has a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] against Johanna and loses.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* [[Wallace]] (photo)
* [[Johanna]]
* [[Noelle]]
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Izzy]]
* [[Izzy and Cara|Cara]]
* [[Nathaniel]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}}; photo)
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Johanna|Glameow}})
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Johanna]]'s)
* {{p|Bellossom}} ([[Noelle]]'s)
* {{p|Feebas}}
* {{p|Barboach}}
* {{p|Whiscash}}
* {{p|Crawdaunt}}
* {{p|Finneon}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Sunflora}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ledyba}} (multiple)
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Rapidash}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Johanna Gracideas.png|thumb|220px|Possible Gracideas]]
* This is the first episode of the four-part [[Twinleaf Festival]] arc.
* The flowers in [[Johanna]]'s garden look strikingly similar to [[Gracidea]]s.
* In {{Ash}}'s flashback, he is wearing the same outfit seen in a photo in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''.
* [[Daisuke Sakaguchi]] is credited for voicing [[Brock's Sudowoodo]], even though Sudowoodo didn't appear in this episode.
* This is the first English episode of the {{wp|2010s}}.
* The English title of this episode is a reference to the phrase "''charity begins at home''".
* This episode was initially given the title ''The Mother of All Battlers!'', somewhat similar to [[EP264|another episode]]'s title, but this was later changed. This title was later used by {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network Video}} on their list, but the video used the new title.
* The English title of the episode is narrated by both {{an|Dawn}} and [[Johanna|her mother]].
* {{TRT}} doesn't appear in their standard uniforms throughout the Twinleaf Festival arc.
* Team Rocket doesn't recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.

===Errors===
* Dawn's [[Ribbon]]s are far smaller than normal when she shows them off during this episode.
* During the scene where {{Ash}}, Dawn, and {{an|Brock}} eat the food Johanna prepared, Dawn's plate disappears.
* When {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} uses {{m|Poison Jab}} on Brock, its Japanese voice can be heard.
* As Dawn does her {{m|Whirlpool}}-{{m|Discharge}} combination, {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and {{p|Umbreon}} dodge it, Umbreon's eyes are colored blue. In the next scene, they are back to normal.

<gallery>
DawnRibbons4.png|Dawn's smaller than usual Ribbons
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|小光VS媽媽！親子對決！！|Dawn vs. Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡La Estrategia Empieza en Casa!|The Strategy Begins in Home!}}
|cs={{tt|Strategie začíná doma|Strategy begins at home}}
|da={{tt|Strategi begynder i hjemmet|Strategy begins at home}}
|nl={{tt|Strategie leer je van huis uit!|You Learn Strategy at Home!|}}
|de={{tt|Eine Hausgemachte Strategie!|A Homemade strategy!}}
|fi={{tt|Strategia alkaa kotoa!|Strategy begins from home!}}
|it={{tt|La strategia comincia a casa!|Strategy begins at home!}}
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|sv={{tt|Taktik börjar där hemma!|Tactics begin at home!}}
|ro={{tt|Curajul se Moștenește|The Courage is Inherited}}
|ko={{tt|빛나 VS 엄마 모녀의 한판승부|Dawn VS Mother - Mother and Daughter Showdown}}
}}
 
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[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Hideaki Ōba]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Kazuomi Koga]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Izumi Shimura]]
[[Category:Episodes focusing on Dawn]]
[[Category:Milestone episodes]]

[[de:Eine hausgemachte Strategie!]]
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[[ja:DP編第138話]]
[[zh:精灵宝可梦钻石＆珍珠第136集]]

DP137

2020-02-28T13:36:51Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ Like DP136 this must be English only because in Japan this wasn't the case

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'''Three Sides to Every Story!''' (Japanese: '''マリル・ポッチャマ・エレキッド！！''' ''{{tt|Maril|Marill}}, {{tt|Pochama|Piplup}}, Elekid!!'') is the 137th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 603rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 6, 2009 and in the United States on December 26, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On their way to Lilypad Town and Dawn’s upcoming Pokémon Contest, our heroes are delighted to come across a beautiful berry orchard! It’s there that they meet Lulu, the daughter of the orchard owners, and her Marill, who Piplup falls head over heels for. But they also encounter what appears to be a bullying Elekid, who turns out to have a crush on Marill, as well! A rivalry flares up between Piplup and Elekid, as they vie for Marill’s affection. Team Rocket is also vying for something—stealing the “love triangle” of Piplup, Elekid AND Marill! In the process, Piplup and Elekid become allies. However, Team Rocket is sent blasting off again. Sadly for Piplup, Marill chooses Elekid, and as our heroes say goodbye, Piplup tries to be brave through the tears.

Then, Dawn informs her mom that she has sent her some rare berries as a gift. But when her mom reveals that she is going to be the Chairperson of the Twinleaf Festival, Dawn responds in a mysterious, shocked, and perhaps unhappy way about it...

==Plot==
The group come across a [[Berry]] orchard on their way to [[Lilypad Town]]. They see all kinds of Berries—including [[Tamato Berry|Tamato Berries]], [[Oran Berry|Oran Berries]], and [[Grepa Berry|Grepa Berries]]. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} tries to smell a Berry only to get smacked in the head by a {{p|Marill}}. The others ask Piplup if he's okay and they see the Marill, which {{an|Dawn}} checks on her [[Pokédex]]. Piplup soon sees the Marill and falls in love. Dawn asks Piplup if something is wrong and {{an|Brock}} tells her that Piplup is in love.

Soon, {{OBP|Lulu|DP137}} runs in to find her Marill and the group. She introduces herself as and Dawn comments on the orchard. Lulu says that it is her family orchard and that her parents take care of it, however she is currently running it while they are away for three days. She invites the group to stay for the night admitting that she gets lonely all by herself. Brock and the others take up her offer, and then Lulu guides them on grand tour of the orchard. While admiring some hard-working {{p|Sunflora}} operating the water pumps, Piplup takes over the chore to impress Marill. Later, Piplup helps Marill with the watering, and Dawn cheers him on.

An {{p|Elekid}} soon arrives, narrowly missing Marill, while Piplup gets zapped. Elekid tries to hit Marill again, with Lulu telling the group that Elekid is a [[wild Pokémon]] who keeps coming back to the orchard. Marill hides behind Lulu as Piplup attempts to fend off the threat, only to be knocked down again. {{Ash}} orders {{AP|Pikachu}} to assist, though Piplup is determined to handle the situation and pushes him aside. Piplup tries a {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}, but is again struck down by Elekid’s attacks. Elekid mocks Piplup before leaping away. {{an|Brock}} then explains that as Elekid is an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon, it has an advantage against Piplup, who is a {{type|Water}}. Brock also explains that Elekid is attacking Marill, but none of his attacks hurt Marill, which could mean that Elekid has actually taken a liking to Marill, same as Piplup. Ash, disagreeing with the theory, counters that it was just that Elekid's attacks missed. The group then shifts their attention to a cluster of growing [[Lum Berry|Lum Berries]]. Unbeknownst to the group, {{TRT}} have been observing them from a nearby tree through binoculars, and decide to steal the Lum Berries, due to their ability to heal any [[status condition]].

During the night watch, Lulu comes across a Sunflora wandering the orchard, however it actually a disguised {{MTR}} scouting the area. Afterwards Lulu returns to the house, and with the lights all off, Team Rocket start Berry-pinching. However, both Piplup and Marill are having restless nights and rush outside to clear their heads when they spot Team Rocket. Marill lashes Meowth with an attack, destroying his Sunflora getup. Piplup prepares to send the trio blasting off with a Whirlpool, though Elekid is determined to be the hero and destroys the attack. A fights ensues between the rivals, with Marill leaping to stop it. After Meowth reveals that Piplup and Elekid are competing for Marill affections, [[Jessie]] nabs Marill with an extendable hand. The pair cannot attack as Jessie uses Marill as a shield, while [[James]] uses the opportunity to grab Piplup and Elekid in a loot sack. Following their very successful heist, Team Rocket immediately takes off in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]].

Later, Lulu and Dawn wake up to discover Piplup and Marill are missing. They scour the house and search outside, but find nothing. Lulu then shines her torch over the Lum Berry plants and realizes that they have been picked clean. Brock deduces that Lum Berry thief might be responsible for the missing Pokémon, so Ash calls on {{AP|Staraptor}} and {{AP|Gliscor}} for assistance.

Meanwhile, Piplup and Elekid continue to fight for Marill even while caged. Jessie is enjoying the drama, until the fight escalates and the colliding attacks blow Team Rocket's balloon up. Piplup, Elekid and Marill roll out of the crash site while the Rocket trio quickly recover and give chase. The next morning, Ash and the others come across the destroyed balloon, realizing Team Rocket was behind the heists. Elsewhere, Piplup and Elekid continue to vie for Marill’s attention, each showing off throughout the return journey.

Gliscor eventually locates Team Rocket, who have also just recaptured Marill, and alerts the group to the sighting nearby. Jessie and James call on {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} to lash Elekid and Piplup with {{m|Ancient Power}} and {{m|Bullet Seed}}. Piplup replies with a Whirlpool, while Elekid zaps Yanmega. As Elekid and Piplup high five each other, Yanmega knocks them down with another Ancient Power. Ash and his friends then arrive on the scene, so Team Rocket recites their {{motto}}. Dawn orders Piplup use {{m|Peck}}, leading Jessie to run backwards to evade his pointy beak. Yanmega flies in to defend her Trainer, though Elekid strikes back with an Electric attack. Ash calls out {{AP|Grotle}}. Jessie orders Yanmega get up, however it is paralyzed. Jessie, luckily has a Lum Berry handy, however she eats it herself in a bid to cure Yanmega’s [[status condition]]. Her teammates scold her insolence. Ash lashes the trio with a {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and Jessie drops Marill as she tries to defend herself. James orders Carnivine retrieve Marill. Piplup steps up with a Bubble Beam, only to be knocked down by a {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Elekid, however, intervenes by zapping Carnivine before kicking Jessie away to rescue Marill. Grotle follows up with an {{m|Energy Ball}} which send Team Rocket blasting off.

Dawn checks on her Piplup, however he is heartbroken at the sight of Marill and Elekid getting along well. Later, everyone returns to the orchard. Lulu is grateful for the group's help and gives them a box of Berries as thanks. As the group sets off again, Brock offers Piplup some advice on love, though he still finds it hard to see Marill with Elekid. Later they arrive in a town, where Dawn contacts [[Johanna|her mom]] via a videophone and informs her that a box of Berries is being delivered to her. Johanna is pleasantly surprised, and also reveals that she is scheduled to be the chairperson of the upcoming [[Twinleaf Festival]].

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} learn that [[Johanna]] is going to be the chairperson of the [[Twinleaf Festival]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Johanna]]
* {{OBP|Lulu|DP137}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Grotle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grotle}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Marill}} ({{OBP|Lulu|DP137}}'s)
* {{p|Sunflora}} ({{OBP|Lulu|DP137}}'s; multiple)
* {{p|Elekid}}
* {{p|Raikou}} (dream)

==Trivia==
* [[James]] references his time in [[Team Rocket Academy]] in ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]''.
* [[Jessie]] uses a device similar to the {{wp|Ultra Hand}} when breaking up {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{p|Marill}}, and {{p|Elekid}}'s fight.
* This episode is similar to ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]'', wherein a {{type|Water}} [[starter Pokémon]] falls in love with a member of {{p|Marill}}'s evolutionary family, and another Pokémon is involved in this, forming a love triangle.
* While Piplup and Marill are in the same Egg Group ({{egg|Water 1}}) in the games, Elekid is a [[baby Pokémon]] and as such is in the {{egg2|Undiscovered}}. If it evolved, it would still not be able to breed with Marill because both {{p|Electabuzz}} and {{p|Electivire}} are only in the {{egg3|Human-Like}}.
* {{an|Dawn}} and [[Johanna]] narrate the preview for [[DP138|the next episode]].
* The dub's title may be a reference to the saying "''two sides to every story''".
** The dub title may also be also inspired from the romantic novel ''Three Sides of Every Story''.
* This episode marks the total of seventh (and so far also the last) time when {{MTR}} has used a {{p|Sunflora}} costume.
* For the English dub, this is the first episode since ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'' to air the entire episode in 16:9 aspect ratio in the high-definition feed. The previous six episodes showed the beginning of the episode (until the title card) in a 3:2 aspect ratio.
* This is the last English episode of the {{wp|2000s (decade)|2000s}}.

===Errors===
* When Piplup is pulling the handle to the water faucet, it is facing upward; when the screen is zoomed in, it is downward.
* In one scene, Dawn's eyes are black, not blue.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|nl={{tt|Ieder verhaal heeft drie kanten!|Every story has three sides!}}
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|ro={{tt|3 Laturi Într-un Triunghi|3 Sides to a Triangle}}
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}}
 

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DP137

2020-02-28T13:35:33Z

Dada: /* Errors */ This did not happen. Yanmega takes regular electric damage, and when it gets paralyzed later it's shown in the usual way as it always has. It's not even ambiguous.

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'''Three Sides to Every Story!''' (Japanese: '''マリル・ポッチャマ・エレキッド！！''' ''{{tt|Maril|Marill}}, {{tt|Pochama|Piplup}}, Elekid!!'') is the 137th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 603rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 6, 2009 and in the United States on December 26, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On their way to Lilypad Town and Dawn’s upcoming Pokémon Contest, our heroes are delighted to come across a beautiful berry orchard! It’s there that they meet Lulu, the daughter of the orchard owners, and her Marill, who Piplup falls head over heels for. But they also encounter what appears to be a bullying Elekid, who turns out to have a crush on Marill, as well! A rivalry flares up between Piplup and Elekid, as they vie for Marill’s affection. Team Rocket is also vying for something—stealing the “love triangle” of Piplup, Elekid AND Marill! In the process, Piplup and Elekid become allies. However, Team Rocket is sent blasting off again. Sadly for Piplup, Marill chooses Elekid, and as our heroes say goodbye, Piplup tries to be brave through the tears.

Then, Dawn informs her mom that she has sent her some rare berries as a gift. But when her mom reveals that she is going to be the Chairperson of the Twinleaf Festival, Dawn responds in a mysterious, shocked, and perhaps unhappy way about it...

==Plot==
The group come across a [[Berry]] orchard on their way to [[Lilypad Town]]. They see all kinds of Berries—including [[Tamato Berry|Tamato Berries]], [[Oran Berry|Oran Berries]], and [[Grepa Berry|Grepa Berries]]. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} tries to smell a Berry only to get smacked in the head by a {{p|Marill}}. The others ask Piplup if he's okay and they see the Marill, which {{an|Dawn}} checks on her [[Pokédex]]. Piplup soon sees the Marill and falls in love. Dawn asks Piplup if something is wrong and {{an|Brock}} tells her that Piplup is in love.

Soon, {{OBP|Lulu|DP137}} runs in to find her Marill and the group. She introduces herself as and Dawn comments on the orchard. Lulu says that it is her family orchard and that her parents take care of it, however she is currently running it while they are away for three days. She invites the group to stay for the night admitting that she gets lonely all by herself. Brock and the others take up her offer, and then Lulu guides them on grand tour of the orchard. While admiring some hard-working {{p|Sunflora}} operating the water pumps, Piplup takes over the chore to impress Marill. Later, Piplup helps Marill with the watering, and Dawn cheers him on.

An {{p|Elekid}} soon arrives, narrowly missing Marill, while Piplup gets zapped. Elekid tries to hit Marill again, with Lulu telling the group that Elekid is a [[wild Pokémon]] who keeps coming back to the orchard. Marill hides behind Lulu as Piplup attempts to fend off the threat, only to be knocked down again. {{Ash}} orders {{AP|Pikachu}} to assist, though Piplup is determined to handle the situation and pushes him aside. Piplup tries a {{m|Bubble Beam}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}, but is again struck down by Elekid’s attacks. Elekid mocks Piplup before leaping away. {{an|Brock}} then explains that as Elekid is an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon, it has an advantage against Piplup, who is a {{type|Water}}. Brock also explains that Elekid is attacking Marill, but none of his attacks hurt Marill, which could mean that Elekid has actually taken a liking to Marill, same as Piplup. Ash, disagreeing with the theory, counters that it was just that Elekid's attacks missed. The group then shifts their attention to a cluster of growing [[Lum Berry|Lum Berries]]. Unbeknownst to the group, {{TRT}} have been observing them from a nearby tree through binoculars, and decide to steal the Lum Berries, due to their ability to heal any [[status condition]].

During the night watch, Lulu comes across a Sunflora wandering the orchard, however it actually a disguised {{MTR}} scouting the area. Afterwards Lulu returns to the house, and with the lights all off, Team Rocket start Berry-pinching. However, both Piplup and Marill are having restless nights and rush outside to clear their heads when they spot Team Rocket. Marill lashes Meowth with an attack, destroying his Sunflora getup. Piplup prepares to send the trio blasting off with a Whirlpool, though Elekid is determined to be the hero and destroys the attack. A fights ensues between the rivals, with Marill leaping to stop it. After Meowth reveals that Piplup and Elekid are competing for Marill affections, [[Jessie]] nabs Marill with an extendable hand. The pair cannot attack as Jessie uses Marill as a shield, while [[James]] uses the opportunity to grab Piplup and Elekid in a loot sack. Following their very successful heist, Team Rocket immediately takes off in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]].

Later, Lulu and Dawn wake up to discover Piplup and Marill are missing. They scour the house and search outside, but find nothing. Lulu then shines her torch over the Lum Berry plants and realizes that they have been picked clean. Brock deduces that Lum Berry thief might be responsible for the missing Pokémon, so Ash calls on {{AP|Staraptor}} and {{AP|Gliscor}} for assistance.

Meanwhile, Piplup and Elekid continue to fight for Marill even while caged. Jessie is enjoying the drama, until the fight escalates and the colliding attacks blow Team Rocket's balloon up. Piplup, Elekid and Marill roll out of the crash site while the Rocket trio quickly recover and give chase. The next morning, Ash and the others come across the destroyed balloon, realizing Team Rocket was behind the heists. Elsewhere, Piplup and Elekid continue to vie for Marill’s attention, each showing off throughout the return journey.

Gliscor eventually locates Team Rocket, who have also just recaptured Marill, and alerts the group to the sighting nearby. Jessie and James call on {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} to lash Elekid and Piplup with {{m|Ancient Power}} and {{m|Bullet Seed}}. Piplup replies with a Whirlpool, while Elekid zaps Yanmega. As Elekid and Piplup high five each other, Yanmega knocks them down with another Ancient Power. Ash and his friends then arrive on the scene, so Team Rocket recites their {{motto}}. Dawn orders Piplup use {{m|Peck}}, leading Jessie to run backwards to evade his pointy beak. Yanmega flies in to defend her Trainer, though Elekid strikes back with an Electric attack. Ash calls out {{AP|Grotle}}. Jessie orders Yanmega get up, however it is paralyzed. Jessie, luckily has a Lum Berry handy, however she eats it herself in a bid to cure Yanmega’s [[status condition]]. Her teammates scold her insolence. Ash lashes the trio with a {{m|Razor Leaf}}, and Jessie drops Marill as she tries to defend herself. James orders Carnivine retrieve Marill. Piplup steps up with a Bubble Beam, only to be knocked down by a {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Elekid, however, intervenes by zapping Carnivine before kicking Jessie away to rescue Marill. Grotle follows up with an {{m|Energy Ball}} which send Team Rocket blasting off.

Dawn checks on her Piplup, however he is heartbroken at the sight of Marill and Elekid getting along well. Later, everyone returns to the orchard. Lulu is grateful for the group's help and gives them a box of Berries as thanks. As the group sets off again, Brock offers Piplup some advice on love, though he still finds it hard to see Marill with Elekid. Later they arrive in a town, where Dawn contacts [[Johanna|her mom]] via a videophone and informs her that a box of Berries is being delivered to her. Johanna is pleasantly surprised, and also reveals that she is scheduled to be the chairperson of the upcoming [[Twinleaf Festival]].

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} learn that [[Johanna]] is going to be the chairperson of the [[Twinleaf Festival]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Johanna]]
* {{OBP|Lulu|DP137}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})
* {{p|Grotle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grotle}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Marill}} ({{OBP|Lulu|DP137}}'s)
* {{p|Sunflora}} ({{OBP|Lulu|DP137}}'s; multiple)
* {{p|Elekid}}
* {{p|Raikou}} (dream)

==Trivia==
* [[James]] references his time in [[Team Rocket Academy]] in ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]''.
* [[Jessie]] uses a device similar to the {{wp|Ultra Hand}} when breaking up {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{p|Marill}}, and {{p|Elekid}}'s fight.
* This episode is similar to ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]'', wherein a {{type|Water}} [[starter Pokémon]] falls in love with a member of {{p|Marill}}'s evolutionary family, and another Pokémon is involved in this, forming a love triangle.
* While Piplup and Marill are in the same Egg Group ({{egg|Water 1}}) in the games, Elekid is a [[baby Pokémon]] and as such is in the {{egg2|Undiscovered}}. If it evolved, it would still not be able to breed with Marill because both {{p|Electabuzz}} and {{p|Electivire}} are only in the {{egg3|Human-Like}}.
* {{an|Dawn}} and [[Johanna]] narrate the preview for [[DP138|the next episode]].
* The dub's title may be a reference to the saying "''two sides to every story''".
** The dub title may also be also inspired from the romantic novel ''Three Sides of Every Story''.
* This episode marks the total of seventh (and so far also the last) time when {{MTR}} has used a {{p|Sunflora}} costume.
* This is the first episode since ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'' to air the entire episode in 16:9 aspect ratio in the high-definition feed. The previous six episodes showed the beginning of the episode (until the title card) in a 3:2 aspect ratio.
* This is the last English episode of the {{wp|2000s (decade)|2000s}}.

===Errors===
* When Piplup is pulling the handle to the water faucet, it is facing upward; when the screen is zoomed in, it is downward.
* In one scene, Dawn's eyes are black, not blue.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|瑪力露・波加曼・電擊怪！！|Marill, Piplup, Elekid!!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Triángulo Amoroso!|Love Triangle!}}
|cs={{tt|Tři strany každého příběhu|Three sides to every story}}
|da={{tt|Der er altid tre sider af samme sag!|There are always three sides of the same story!}}
|nl={{tt|Ieder verhaal heeft drie kanten!|Every story has three sides!}}
|de={{tt|Jede Geschichte hat drei Seiten!|Every story has three sides!}}
|fi={{tt|Jokaisella tarinalla on kolme puolta!|Every story has three sides!}}
|id=Marill, Piplup, Elekid!!
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|no={{tt|Tre sider ved hver historie!|Three sides of every story!}}
|pl={{tt|Historia na trzy serca|Story for three hearts}}
|pt_br={{tt|Os Três Lados da História!|Three Sides of the Story!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Há Três Lados Para Cada História!|There Are Three Sides to Each Story!}}
|es_la={{tt|Tres lados de cada historia|Three Sides to Every Story!}}
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DP136

2020-02-27T14:25:15Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ This must be dub-only. I have a JPN HDTV rip of this episode and it's entirely in 16:9 from start to finish just like all preceding widescreen episodes. Correct me if I'm wrong

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'''Gateway to Ruin!''' (Japanese: '''テンガン山の遺跡！ギンガ団の陰謀！！''' ''{{tt|Mt. Tengan|Mt. Coronet}} Ruins! {{tt|Galaxy-dan|Team Galactic}} Conspiracy!!'') is the 136th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 602nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 23, 2009 and in the United States on December 19, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Traversing Mt. Coronet on their way to Lilypad Town and Dawn’s next Contest, our heroes discover a lost pink Shellos. They soon learn that it lives on the west side of Mt. Coronet, but has mysteriously wound up lost on the east side. Agreeing to take Shellos back home to its herd, our Heroes meet up again with Mr. Looker, who quickly heads out of the Pokémon Center just as they do.

Meanwhile, we discover that Team Galactic is inside Mt. Coronet and up to their evil doings, as usual. At the same time, Team Rocket secretly has their eyes on a mysterious case owned by Team Galactic, which Jessie is convinced contains treasure. But when our heroes accidentally walk into Team Galactic’s operations, they are soon tied up and have to angrily watch while Team Galactic searches for what turns out to be the “Gateway to Spear Pillar”—one part of their evil plot to create their “New World.” Fortunately, a disguised Mr. Looker bursts on the scene and ultimately frees Ash and friends. Team Galactic is able to continue their search, but when they come up empty-handed, a frustrated Team Galactic leaves the scene and Team Rocket is sent blasting off again.

With everyone safe and in one piece, our heroes bid Mr. Looker a fond farewell, return the pink Shellos safely to its herd, and their journey to Lilypad Town continues once more.

==Plot==
While they are still on their way to {{an|Dawn}}'s next [[Pokémon Contest]] in [[Lilypad Town]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter a section of [[Mt. Coronet]] that is a muggy marshland. Soon, they come across a river with a strong current, as well as blue {{p|Shellos}}. The group are confused, as [[Zoey's Shellos]] is colored pink. Dawn looks it up in her [[Pokédex]] and finds out that there are two confirmed kinds of Shellos—pink Shellos and blue Shellos. Soon they see a pink Shellos trapped in the river's current. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} jumps in to try to rescue it, catching it just before the current takes it away. Then, using a long tree branch, the others pull both Shellos and Piplup to the shore safely. [[Nurse Joy]] arrives, relieved to see Shellos safe and thanks the group for saving it. Brock then begins his usual flirting, which is interrupted by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s {{m|Poison Jab}}. Nurse Joy wonders why a pink Shellos is on the east side of Mt. Coronet, as pink Shellos are only found on the western side of the mountain. Nurse Joy reveals that long ago, when Mt. Coronet was starting to form, the two types of Shellos were separated and soon adapted to their new color and environment. However, there have recently been several western Shellos that have gotten lost on the east side of the mountain, but she is unsure why. Nurse Joy quickly changes the subject and takes it to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Fortunately, Shellos is not injured. The group decides to take Shellos back to the western. Nurse Joy suggests to find its home near the marshlands when [[Looker]] arrives and is intrigued to see another pink Shellos on the eastern side of Mt. Coronet. Looker quickly announces he is in a hurry and leaves. Although the group is confused, they decide to keep on their task and bring Shellos home.

Meanwhile, inside of Mt. Coronet, a squad of {{tc|Galactic Grunt}}s—led by [[Saturn]] and [[Charon]]—are searching the mountain for more clues to the [[Spear Pillar]]. The limited data they collected from [[Iron Island]] suggested that it was on Mt. Coronet and all the team has to do is find its gateway. Saturn grows impatient, though Charon suggests he relax, as they will succeed in finding it. They are unaware that {{TRT}} is spying on them, or that they are plotting to steal a briefcase they have.

Back with the group, Piplup is leading the way back to Shellos' home. They notice several [[cave]]s. Piplup and Shellos peek into one and despite Dawn's warning, everyone falls down into it. Realizing it is too high to climb out of, Ash and the others realize they’ll have to navigate the caves to get out. With Shellos now leading the way, the group spots footprints and light up ahead. Unfortunately, they only find Team Galactic. Saturn becomes annoyed at the children getting in their way yet again. Without any warning, Ash and his friends are surrounded by Galactic Grunts, still under the watchful eye of Looker and Team Rocket. Team Galactic ties up Ash and his friends up, so they don’t get in their way until their mission is complete. Brock wondered what they were planning this time, as Charon is amazed to finally meet the "famous children" in person. Saturn, still getting impatient, orders Charon to ignore them and return to work.

Then Shellos begins to cry, which irritates Charon who orders it to keep quiet. A grunt with his face obscured, none other than Looker in disguise, volunteers and yells meanly at Shellos so that Team Galactic could hear. However, he whispers to the group about Team Galactic’s scheme. Charon and Saturn immediately ask who he is and the grunt comes towards him, with Saturn suspicious of him. The grunt informs them that he was sent from headquarters to help the expedition. Charon is confused as to why that is, since they already have enough manpower for the job. The grunt reveals he came in a hurry and only knew about ruins in the expedition. Charon decides to bring him up to speed, revealing their mission is to find the gateway to the Spear Pillar hidden somewhere on Mt. Coronet. The grunt with the case opens it, revealing the [[Spear Key]] to all, as Charon continues to explain that it is the key to opening the gateway. Ash and friends are amazed and realize that soon Shellos got lost on the wrong side of the mountain because of Team Galactic’s excavations. Saturn reminds Charon to be careful with the key, since [[Cyrus|their leader]] entrusted them with it. Charon said he doesn't really care about Team Galactic's intentions, so long as he does his part.

Charon orders the grunt get to work immediately. Unexpedly the grunt leaps backwards, freeing Ash and the others, and reveals his true identity as Looker of the [[International Police]]. Team Rocket were also shocked that the man that delivered them lunchboxes [[DP130|some time ago]] was with the International Police. Saturn mentions that he received reports of a suspected spy in their ranks and deduces that Looker was the spy. Then, Shellos runs off again, the group following. Saturn orders the grunts to capture Looker. With Spear Key now unguarded, Team Rocket takes the opportunity to steal it. [[Jessie]] sends out {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} to use {{m|Haze}}, and uner the ocver of smoke they grab the Key. Charon orders them to identify themselves. Team Rocket begins their {{motto}} before Charon interrupts them, ordering the Key back. The trio are soon surrounded by Team Galactic's {{p|Golbat}} arsenal.

Shellos soon finds itself at a dead end and cries. Though Ash and the group calm it down, assuring it that they would return Shellos to its home. Meanwhile, Looker manages to defend himself against the Grunts. One of the Grunts finally detects a signal, and Charon’s device confirms that there is a large space behind the rock wall. Saturn is relieved that the search might soon be over and sends out his {{TP|Saturn|Toxicroak}} to use {{m|Rock Smash}} to destroy the rocks. After a few jabs, some old ruins are revealed. Although Saturn is a bit skeptical, he takes the Spear Key back from Team Rocket and Toxicroak uses {{m|Dark Pulse}} to send Team Rocket blasting off. A grunt opens the case to reveal the Spear Key inside, however nothing happens. Charon is only able to deduce that these ruins are not the gateway to the Spear Pillar. Saturn becomes irritated and, seeing there was no need to be there any longer, orders a retreat. {{AP|Pikachu}} and Piplup attempt to stop them by using {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Bubble Beam}}, respectively, but the Golbat use {{m|Protect}} and Team Galactic's escape was successful. Then, the place begins to flood due to Toxicroak's Rock Smash. Looker takes out an inflatable raft, allowing him and group to narrowly escape. Already in the air, Team Galactic begins to pinpoint the next location of the Spear Pillar on Mt. Coronet. Charon chuckles on how simple it was as Saturn gives him an irritated look.

After safely moving out, Looker points out that they are on already of the western side of the mountain. He leaves to return to headquarters while continues onto Shellos' home. As Shellos becomes reunited with its herd, Brock notices the mud water from the flash flood clogged up the tunnels Team Galactic made, meaning the Shellos will never wind up on the wrong side of the mountain again. The group say goodbye to Shellos, as they continue their way towards Lilypad Town.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[Looker]] again, and they, along with {{TRT}}, discover that he is a member of the [[International Police]].
* Ash and his friends encounter [[Team Galactic]] again and meet [[Charon]] for the first time.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Shellos}} (East Sea)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Saturn]]
* [[Charon]]
* [[Mars]] (flashback)
* [[Zoey]] (flashback)
* [[Looker]]
* {{tc|Galactic Grunt|Team Galactic Grunts}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}})
* {{p|Shellos}} ([[Zoey]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{tc|Galactic Grunt|Team Galactic Grunts}}'; multiple)
* {{p|Shellos}} (East and West Sea; multiple)

==Trivia==
* This episode, which features [[Team Galactic]], also marks the [[DP036|100th episode]] since they made their debut.
* {{an|Brock}} narrates the preview of [[DP137|the next episode]].
* Music from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' are used in this episode.
* The {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub title is a reference to {{wp|Open Sesame (phrase)|Open Sesame}}, a magical phrase in the story of "{{wp|Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves}}" in ''{{wp|One Thousand and One Nights}}''.
* This is one of the few episodes to retain all of its Japanese background music and use no dub created music (with the exception of the title screen music).
* This episode was the first to air in Japan after the theatrical release of [[M12]].
* For the English dub, this is the final episode to use a 3:2 aspect ratio for the episode's pre-credits opening (high-definition feed only).

===Errors===
* There are a few scenes where {{Ash}}'s jacket is longer than it should be.
* In one scene, a part of {{an|Dawn}}'s vest was colored the same as her skin.
* At the end of the episode, during the "To Be Continued..." scene, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s feet are blue.

<gallery>
DP136 error.png|Jacket error
DP136 error 2.png|Piplup's blue feet
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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DP133

2020-02-26T20:29:35Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ Add Jessie's proverbs

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'''Uncrushing Defeat!''' (Japanese: '''ユクシーの影！''' ''{{tt|Yuxie|Uxie}}'s Shadow!'') is the 133rd episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 599th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 25, 2009 and in the United States on November 21, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After losing a tough battle against Paul, Ash and his Pokémon are recovering at the Pokémon Center near Lake Acuity. Ash’s Pokémon are on the road to recovery, but Ash is still brooding over his loss. Team Rocket thinks this could be the perfect time to steal Ash’s Pikachu: why not kick a Trainer while he’s down? Ash’s friends, on the other hand, are doing their best to help out. Dawn and Piplup are planning to cheer Ash up and Brock is out by the lake, looking for Cheri Berries to help heal Ash’s Monferno. While Brock searches for berries, he sees a strange being hover over the water and then vanish.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy thinks the strange being was the Legendary Uxie. That makes the third mysterious lake Pokémon that Ash and his friends have spotted! And now, after a Pokémon pep talk, Ash seems cheerful again—but Dawn thinks he’s just putting on a brave front. So it’s time for Dawn’s Pokémon Circus, a show where Dawn’s Pokémon clown around and make funny faces. Sure enough, Ash starts laughing at their antics, but all laughter stops once Team Rocket takes over the stage.

After Team Rocket calls Ash a loser, they grab his Pikachu and run. Ash and his team work together to chase them down—when Seviper uses Haze, Buizel clears the smoke, then Grotle and Staraptor knock out Yanmega and Carnivine. To finish it off, Monferno uses Mach Punch to knock Team Rocket down so Pikachu can escape. As Team Rocket argues over whose bad idea this was, Ash and his team act as one to blast the three thieves into the sky. Ash is finally feeling back to his old self, and even Dawn has something to look forward to: her next Contest in Lilypad Town!

==Plot==
Following {{Ash}}’s [[Full Battle]] [[DP132|loss]] against [[Paul]], [[Nurse Joy]] is working overtime to heal all of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}}. {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} try to stay positive, but Ash walks outside to clear his head. Dawn, having dealt with [[DP061|low self-confidence]] once, tries to help, but Brock stops her, letting him go for now. Dawn is left wishing that she could help the injured Pokémon. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} notices and gets an idea. Piplup makes faces and tries to be funny, which gives Dawn the idea to create a show to cheer Ash up and she runs off to plan.

Outside, {{TRT}}, still [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] as the cleanup crew, work to fix the battlefield after Ash’s match against Paul. After some deliberation, [[James]] believes Ash is most likely depressed, so [[Jessie]] plots to steal {{AP|Pikachu}} while Ash is too sad to care.

Having finished the bandaging and with Ash's Pokémon resting, Nurse Joy and her assistants tidy things up and put the medical supplies away. When Nurse Joy compliments Brock, he replies by flirting, but {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s {{m|Poison Jab}} causes him to halt his advance and plead with Croagunk. It works and Croagunk simply walks away. Nurse Joy notices that {{AP|Monferno}} is recovering slower than the others and requests some [[Cheri Berry|Cheri Berries]]. As Brock searches the surrounding forest for the Berries with a bag in hand, he has trouble finding them. He reaches [[Lake Acuity]] and takes in the scenery. He then notices a ripple on the lake and spots a shadow of a Pokémon, {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie}}'s projected soul. Before he can run any closer to inspect it, the shadow disappears. As he wonders about what he just saw, he notices an object to his left and glances that way, finding a Cheri Berry bush. While Dawn continues to practice back at the Center, Brock has returned with the Berries, which are then mashed up, and Nurse Joy proceeds to feed Monferno. Joy smiles as Monferno quickly perks up before telling Brock they can relax now.

Meanwhile, Ash still sulks over his most recent loss to Paul, remembering how {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} took out half of his [[Party|team]], and how Monferno couldn't defeat {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} despite having just evolved. He rolls over to his side and notices {{AP|Pikachu}} standing beside him, not the least bit upset. His other Pokémon are there as well, all with bandages but are still chirpy and celebrating. However their over-enthusiasm quickly gives way to their exhaustion. Ash is slightly concerned but he starts to laugh. Ash gets his fighting spirit back, and tells his team that Paul's Pokémon are strong because he raised them to be that way, and now it's time for them to increase {{pkmn|training}} by working longer and harder than ever before. He inspires his Pokémon, all rushing to give him a group hug, knocking him to the ground as everyone laughs together, reaffirming their loyalty and [[friendship]] with him. As they head back, Ash's stomach rumbles as he's forgotten to eat earlier in the day, generating another bout of laughter for the Pokémon as they continue on.

When he returns to the Center, everyone is gathered around to discuss Brock's sighting. In the Center's small library, Ash and Dawn look up the computer as Brock and Nurse Joy pour over books, having gone. Joy finds an illustration in her book of the [[Lake guardians]] and points out to Brock the one of Uxie, which is the one he saw. He remarks though that it looked like a shadow instead of a physical form. Dawn and Ash recount [[DP001|their]] [[DP078|sightings]] of {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Azelf}}. Joy reads that the legend says that all three Pokémon originated from the same {{pkmn|Egg}}. Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf are beings that symbolize specific traits that just happens to correspond to Brock, Dawn and Ash respectively: Wisdom, Emotion, and Willpower. The three Pokémon are said to balance [[Sinnoh]], and Brock wonders if their sightings are more than coincidence.

Later Ash and the others gather to watch Dawn's show in the lobby. Nurse Joy mentioning that Dawn prepared it mainly to cheer up Ash and his Pokémon. Dawn has her Pokémon pull funny faces and pose for a comedic routine. Though the laughs stops when Team Rocket arrives. Still thinking Ash is upset, Team Rocket proceeds to indirectly insult Ash and rub in his loss. It doesn't have any effect, so {{MTR}} launches an electric-proof net and catches Pikachu. Team Rocket removes their disguises and recites [[Team Rocket mottos|their motto]] before proceeding to flee. Ash and his friends chase after the trio, so Jessie has her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} launch {{m|Haze}}, but {{AP|Buizel}}'s {{m|Water Pulse}} negates it. Pikachu tries a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but the net absorbs it. Ash has {{AP|Gliscor}} stop them with {{m|Sand-Attack}}, though [[Jessie's Yanmega]] knocks it back with a {{m|SonicBoom}}. James has {{TP|James|Carnivine}} launch a {{m|Bullet Seed}}, but {{AP|Staraptor}}'s {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{AP|Grotle}}'s {{m|Energy Ball}} [[fainting|knocks out]] both Yanmega and Carnivine, much to Team Rocket's shock. Monferno follows up with {{m|Mach Punch}} to knock Team Rocket away and free Pikachu from the net. Pikachu rejoins Ash and the others as Team Rocket notices that their plan backfired. While Team Rocket argue among themselves, Ash excitedly orders his Pokémon to execute a group attack which sends the trio blasting off. Ash and his Pokémon celebrate the victory as everyone else notices that Ash is back on track. Dawn decides to plan for her next [[Pokémon Contest]] as Nurse Joy mentions that the [[Lilypad Town]] Contest is a short time away. Back at the Center, Joy gives the group southwards directions and offers them a meal before they set off.

==Major events==
* {{an|Brock}} sees the spirit of {{p|Uxie}} at [[Lake Acuity]].
* {{an|Dawn}} learns that a [[Pokémon Contest]] will be held in [[Lilypad Town]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}}; spirit)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Paul]] (flashback)
* [[Reggie]] (flashback)
* [[Olivier]] (flashback)

===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|Monferno}} ({{OP|Ash|Monferno}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Mamoswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Mamoswine}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Paul|Torterra}}; flashback)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; flashback)
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Paul]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Honchkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Honchkrow}}; flashback)
* {{p|Ursaring}} ({{OP|Paul|Ursaring}}; flashback)
* {{P|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}})
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}}; book and spirit; debut)
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}}; book and flashback)
* {{p|Azelf}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|anime}}; book and flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Dawn Piplup Clown.png|thumb|200px|Piplup wearing a clown outfit]]
* [[Ash's Monferno]] is added to [[High Touch!|the opening sequence]]. Despite this, [[Dawn's Ambipom]] still has not been removed, and the ending has also not been updated.
* {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Giratina}} are replaced by new images of {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Dialga}}, respectively, in their appearance before and after the preview of [[DP134|the next episode]].
* This is the first time since ''[[EP129|Ignorance is Blissey]]'' that a [[Nurse Joy]] owns a {{TP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}}. In fact, {{p|Happiny}} and its evolutionary stages are in this episode as well.
* All of the {{ashfr|main characters}}' Pokémon appeared, except [[James's Mime Jr.]]
* {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} wears the same clown outfit as {{AP|Pikachu}} did in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', only in a different color. The color scheme may have been based on [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s clown outfits from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
* This episode marks the first time {{an|Brock}} orders his {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} not to {{m|Poison Jab}} him before he does, due to his need to treat Ash's Pokémon alongside [[Nurse Joy]].
* As of this episode, {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and now Brock have seen one of the members of the {{an|lake guardians}}.
* All of the Pokémon Ash has on hand remained outside of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s for the entire episode, except for the last minute.
* When Ash's Pokémon are each seen up close just before the group attacks, they appear in reverse order to which they were obtained by Ash: {{AP|Gliscor}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, {{AP|Monferno}}, {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* Jessie changes two Japanese proverbs into Pokémon form when talking about how they should try to steal Ash's Pokémon now that he's feeling down from his loss: {{tt|弱り目に祟り[[Tentacool|メノクラゲ]]|Yowari me ni tatari Menokurage}} (roughly ''"When it rains, it pours Tentacools"''), and {{tt|泣き面に[[Beedrill|スピアー]]|Naki tsura ni Spear}} (''"Beedrills to a tearful face"''; meaning "adding insult to injury").

===Errors===
* {{AP|Monferno}}'s ears are the wrong color in one scene at the Pokémon Center; they are the color of a {{p|Chimchar}}'s ears.
* When {{TRT}} interrupts Dawn's circus, {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} is behind them onstage. During Team Rocket's motto, Mamoswine is standing beside the stage, watching Team Rocket.
* During the scene where Ash and his Pokémon were striking poses just before the group attacks, the bandage on {{AP|Gliscor}}'s right ear is missing.
* After Brock tells his Croagunk to stop using Poison Jab and convinces him that he was just helping Nurse Joy out, Croagunk's Japanese voice can be heard.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{m|Aerial Ace}} is mistakenly referred to as "''Sky Ace''".

<gallery>
DP133 error.png|Monferno's ears error
DP133 error 2.png|Gliscor's missing bandage
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* {{wp|Cartoon Network}} returns to displaying the show on its standard-definition feed in its original 16:9 aspect ratio, after the airings of the previous two episodes, ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', were zoomed in to fill a 4:3 frame. However, they would reverse themselves again [[DP135|two episodes later]], not returning to the 16:9 aspect ratio until Cartoon Network stopped their cropping practices sometime during the week prior to ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]''.

==In other languages==
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Dada: /* Trivia */ Link to a similar episode

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'''Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!''' (Japanese: '''森の王者！モジャンボ！！''' ''King of the Forest! {{tt|Mojumbo|Tangrowth}}!!'') is the 134th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 600th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 2, 2009 and in the United States on December 5, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Lilypad Contest is coming up, and Dawn wants Mamoswine to learn some Contest moves. But Mamoswine doesn’t appreciate Piplup and Pikachu laughing as it tries to get things right! With its feelings hurt, Mamoswine charges off into the forest. Dawn follows it, and the two of them are gone for the longest time. Ash and Brock are about to look for their missing friends when they’re stopped by Verona, a forest ranger who forbids people from bringing Pokémon into the area.

Out in the forest, Dawn discovers the reason for Verona’s rule: a Tangrowth swings in and uses Absorb on Mamoswine, then leaves a Sitrus Berry as its calling card before escaping. This Tangrowth drains the energy of any Pokémon that enters the forest—the bigger the Pokémon, the better, but it’s just as happy to drain Meowth and Ash’s Grotle too!

Once Mamoswine sees Tangrowth again, it tries to pick a fight, but Tangrowth doesn’t want to battle. It’s not until Verona arrives with Ash and Brock that everyone realizes what’s happening: Tangrowth wants to save a dying tree that’s a key part of the forest. Tangrowth absorbs Pokémon energy and leaves berries to help them recover, then uses Growth to heal the tree. Unfortunately, the tree is still dying!

Team Rocket shows up to vacuum up Tangrowth and the other wild Pokémon, but Dawn and Mamoswine take out Team Rocket with Mamoswine’s new Hidden Power move. Once Team Rocket is gone, our heroes’ Pokémon offer to help Tangrowth and Verona identifies the spot where all the tree’s nutrients are stored. By using Growth on that spot, the tree is saved—and now Mamoswine has a great new move to use in the Contest!

==Plot==
{{an|Dawn}} decides to start {{pkmn|training}} {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} for the [[Lilypad Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}}. She sends it out but it becomes uninterested and charges into a nearby tree. Following {{an|Brock}} suggestion, has {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} demonstrate a Contest technique, and his {{m|Bubble Beam}} captivates Mamoswine's attention. Then Dawn suggests Mamoswine try a [[move]]. The Twin Tusk Pokémon uses {{m|Ice Shard}} towards the sky and shatters it with its tusks impressing everyone. Dawn calls for another Ice Shard, telling Mamoswine to spin and shatter it. Having never done this before, Mamoswine ends up breaking the Ice Shard on its head and two pieces of the ice get stuck in its nose, causing {{AP|Pikachu}} and Piplup to start laughing. Mamoswine blows the pieces of ice out of its nose, but they bounce off a tree and hit it in the head, causing Pikachu and Piplup to laugh even harder. Irate, Mamoswine loses its temper and chases after the pair for laughing, only to be stopped by Dawn when they hide behind her. Feeling humiliated, Mamoswine runs off into a nearby forest. Dawn follows after it, while {{Ash}} scolds Pikachu and Piplup for making fun of Mamoswine while it was trying its best to get things right, causing the two to feel bad for their behavior.

Ash prepares to go in search of them but is stopped by [[Verona]], a local {{tc|Pokémon Ranger}}. Brock immediately falls in love with her, but {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} subdues him with a {{m|Poison Jab}}. She orders the boys to stay outside of the forest because of a dangerous {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Tangrowth}} known for targeting large Pokémon. Hearing this, Ash and Brock fear for Dawn’s safety, so Verona agrees to help them with their search.

Meanwhile, Dawn soon locates Mamoswine. She tries to persuade it to come back with the promise of a [[Poffin]] snack. Before Mamoswine can agree, it spots something deep in the forest and keeps staring continuously there. Suddenly a Tangrowth appears and begins to attack them. Mamoswine tries to defend itself with Ice Shard. However, Tangrowth makes use of its forest surrounds by swinging from branch to branch to evade and land attacks on its opponent. Finally, Tangrowth uses {{m|Absorb}} on Mamoswine and drains all of its power then leaves. After its departure, Dawn notices it dropped a [[Sitrus Berry]] which Mamoswine eats, thus regaining its power. While Dawn wants to head back, she is forced to follow Mamoswine who is determined to get its revenge on Tangrowth.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} are stumbling through the forest in the hopes of food. They quickly forget their stomach grumbles when an {{p|Onix}} bursts from the ground. Tangrowth swings by and promptly drains Onix of its energy. Then as it leaves, {{MTR}} notices that Tangrowth left behind a Sitrus Berry. After he picks it up, Tangrowth hears him and absorbs his powers too, making Meowth crumble to the ground dropping the Berry in Onix's mouth which instantly heals. Tangrowth leaves Meowth an [[Oran Berry]], and quickly scoffs it down before his hungry teammates to regain his vitality. [[James]] and [[Jessie]] are impressed by Tangrowth’s power, and set their sights on nabbing it for {{an|Giovanni}}.

While searching for Mamoswine again, Dawn thinks she spots it in the bushes, but actually disturbs a feeding {{p|Ursaring}}. It proceeds to attack her with {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Thankfully, Mamoswine shows up knocking Ursaring with {{m|Take Down}}. Then it continues its search for the Tangrowth along with Dawn. Meanwhile, the search for Dawn is going nowhere, so Ash calls out {{AP|Grotle}} for assistance. Tangrowth immediately arrives on the scene, and Verona warns Ash about its Absorb attack. Ash goes ahead and orders Grotle use {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Tangrowth evades the attack by jumping from branch to branch. Grotle tries a {{m|Energy Ball}} this time, but Tangrowth dodges the attack and absorbs its vitality. Then it flees the scene again, leaving a Sitrus Berry behind. Instead of eating the Berry, Grotle uses {{m|Synthesis}} to heal itself. Verona is left wondering about Tangrowth's ambush attacks and the gifted Berries. Brock admits it doesn't need the energy for itself, otherwise it would eat one of the Berries. With the curiosity growing, Grotle picks up Tangrowth's trail and the group decides to follow.

Once night falls, Dawn finds herself lost in the forest along with Mamoswine. It sniffs Tangrowth's trail again and picks Dawn on its back then rapidly heading on Tangrowth's trail, where they meet other wild {{type|Grass}} Pokémon, a {{p|Bellsprout}}, a {{p|Cherrim}}, a {{p|Seedot}} and a {{p|Shroomish}}, which all proceed to stop them in their tracks. Cherrim hits them with Razor Leaf, Seedot with {{m|Bullet Seed}} and Bellsprout along with Shroomish both absorb Mamoswine's power. Afterwards Bellsprout offers it a Berry, but Mamoswine quickly recovers and charges ahead, scattering the Pokémon away. Mamoswine halts it advance at a giant tree, with Tangrowth and the other Grass types emerging from a tree hollow. Mamoswine insists on a rematch, stamping its foot in anger, though Tangrowth settles the situation with its words.

Ash, Brock, and Verona show up, relieved to see that Dawn is unharmed. They turn their attention to the giant tree, which Verona reveals is over 1000-years old. Closer inspection reveals that the tree is split in half, probably due to a recent thunderstorm, threatening the health of the entire forest. Tangrowth proceeds to use {{m|Growth}} on the tree, making the group realize its intentions all along. Then, the other Pokémon follow it with the same move but realize that there isn't enough energy in them. Verona pledges her assistance and Tangrowth is grateful for the offer. Suddenly Team Rocket shows up in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|vacuum machine]], sucking up all the Grass Pokémon. Mamoswine tries using Take Down on it twice, but it doesn't work. Dawn orders Mamoswine to concentrate all its power on one point, and in doing so Mamoswine is revealed to know {{m|Hidden Power}}. Mamoswine unleashes its new move, easily defeating Team Rocket.

The next morning, Ash has Grotle supply Tangrowth with an almost endless supply on energy thanks to its Synthesis. Though Brock points out that Grotle can only use Synthesis so many times. So, Mamoswine willingly lets Tangrowth use Absorb on it. Tangrowth rewards it with a [[Sitrus Berry]] and signals that it has enough energy to try to use Growth again. Verona finds a part of the tree still alive, and suggests they aim for it. So, once again, all the Grass Pokémon use Growth on the tree, and it is restored back to its original form. Tangrowth thanks Mamoswine, who now has its full confidence back.

==Major events==

* [[Dawn's Mamoswine]] learns {{m|Hidden Power}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Tangrowth}}

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

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Grotle}} ({{OP|Ash|Grotle}})
* {{p|Mamoswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Mamoswine}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Tangrowth}}
* {{p|Onix}}
* {{p|Ursaring}}
* {{p|Seedot}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Cherrim}}
* {{p|Shroomish}}

==Trivia==
* [[High Touch!|High Touch! 2009]] replaced High Touch! as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]]. As with [[Together|Together2008]], the animation footage is completely unchanged from the previous opening.
* {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Giratina}} are replaced by {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Dialga}}, respectively, in the start and end of the Japanese preview clip for [[DP135|the next episode]].
* Although the moves existed since [[Generation I]], this is the first time {{m|Absorb}} and {{m|Growth}} are shown being used in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* The English dub title is based on the phrase "''Promoting healthy growth''".
* {{Ash}} would again help revive a large tree by transferring energy to it in the [[Sun & Moon series]] episode ''[[SM029|Lulled to La-La Land!]]''.

===Errors===
* In one scene, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s crown is the same color as its forehead.
* One of the Pokémon seen using Absorb is a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Bellsprout}}. However, Bellsprout [[Anime move errors|cannot learn]] Absorb in the games by any means.
* Near the beginning of the episode, there is a scene showing Piplup on {{an|Dawn}}'s head. However, Piplup was not there before or after this scene.
* When {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} are speaking to [[Verona]], the orange part of Brock's jacket is colored the same color as his shirt.
* When {{TRT}} is blasting off, {{MTR}}'s left foot is colored incorrectly.

<gallery>
DP134 error.png|The coloring error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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DP133

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Dada: /* Trivia */ I think this should probably be in 'dub edits'

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'''Uncrushing Defeat!''' (Japanese: '''ユクシーの影！''' ''{{tt|Yuxie|Uxie}}'s Shadow!'') is the 133rd episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 599th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 25, 2009 and in the United States on November 21, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After losing a tough battle against Paul, Ash and his Pokémon are recovering at the Pokémon Center near Lake Acuity. Ash’s Pokémon are on the road to recovery, but Ash is still brooding over his loss. Team Rocket thinks this could be the perfect time to steal Ash’s Pikachu: why not kick a Trainer while he’s down? Ash’s friends, on the other hand, are doing their best to help out. Dawn and Piplup are planning to cheer Ash up and Brock is out by the lake, looking for Cheri Berries to help heal Ash’s Monferno. While Brock searches for berries, he sees a strange being hover over the water and then vanish.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Nurse Joy thinks the strange being was the Legendary Uxie. That makes the third mysterious lake Pokémon that Ash and his friends have spotted! And now, after a Pokémon pep talk, Ash seems cheerful again—but Dawn thinks he’s just putting on a brave front. So it’s time for Dawn’s Pokémon Circus, a show where Dawn’s Pokémon clown around and make funny faces. Sure enough, Ash starts laughing at their antics, but all laughter stops once Team Rocket takes over the stage.

After Team Rocket calls Ash a loser, they grab his Pikachu and run. Ash and his team work together to chase them down—when Seviper uses Haze, Buizel clears the smoke, then Grotle and Staraptor knock out Yanmega and Carnivine. To finish it off, Monferno uses Mach Punch to knock Team Rocket down so Pikachu can escape. As Team Rocket argues over whose bad idea this was, Ash and his team act as one to blast the three thieves into the sky. Ash is finally feeling back to his old self, and even Dawn has something to look forward to: her next Contest in Lilypad Town!

==Plot==
Following {{Ash}}’s [[Full Battle]] [[DP132|loss]] against [[Paul]], [[Nurse Joy]] is working overtime to heal all of {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}}. {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} try to stay positive, but Ash walks outside to clear his head. Dawn, having dealt with [[DP061|low self-confidence]] once, tries to help, but Brock stops her, letting him go for now. Dawn is left wishing that she could help the injured Pokémon. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} notices and gets an idea. Piplup makes faces and tries to be funny, which gives Dawn the idea to create a show to cheer Ash up and she runs off to plan.

Outside, {{TRT}}, still [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] as the cleanup crew, work to fix the battlefield after Ash’s match against Paul. After some deliberation, [[James]] believes Ash is most likely depressed, so [[Jessie]] plots to steal {{AP|Pikachu}} while Ash is too sad to care.

Having finished the bandaging and with Ash's Pokémon resting, Nurse Joy and her assistants tidy things up and put the medical supplies away. When Nurse Joy compliments Brock, he replies by flirting, but {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s {{m|Poison Jab}} causes him to halt his advance and plead with Croagunk. It works and Croagunk simply walks away. Nurse Joy notices that {{AP|Monferno}} is recovering slower than the others and requests some [[Cheri Berry|Cheri Berries]]. As Brock searches the surrounding forest for the Berries with a bag in hand, he has trouble finding them. He reaches [[Lake Acuity]] and takes in the scenery. He then notices a ripple on the lake and spots a shadow of a Pokémon, {{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie}}'s projected soul. Before he can run any closer to inspect it, the shadow disappears. As he wonders about what he just saw, he notices an object to his left and glances that way, finding a Cheri Berry bush. While Dawn continues to practice back at the Center, Brock has returned with the Berries, which are then mashed up, and Nurse Joy proceeds to feed Monferno. Joy smiles as Monferno quickly perks up before telling Brock they can relax now.

Meanwhile, Ash still sulks over his most recent loss to Paul, remembering how {{TP|Paul|Ursaring}} took out half of his [[Party|team]], and how Monferno couldn't defeat {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}} despite having just evolved. He rolls over to his side and notices {{AP|Pikachu}} standing beside him, not the least bit upset. His other Pokémon are there as well, all with bandages but are still chirpy and celebrating. However their over-enthusiasm quickly gives way to their exhaustion. Ash is slightly concerned but he starts to laugh. Ash gets his fighting spirit back, and tells his team that Paul's Pokémon are strong because he raised them to be that way, and now it's time for them to increase {{pkmn|training}} by working longer and harder than ever before. He inspires his Pokémon, all rushing to give him a group hug, knocking him to the ground as everyone laughs together, reaffirming their loyalty and [[friendship]] with him. As they head back, Ash's stomach rumbles as he's forgotten to eat earlier in the day, generating another bout of laughter for the Pokémon as they continue on.

When he returns to the Center, everyone is gathered around to discuss Brock's sighting. In the Center's small library, Ash and Dawn look up the computer as Brock and Nurse Joy pour over books, having gone. Joy finds an illustration in her book of the [[Lake guardians]] and points out to Brock the one of Uxie, which is the one he saw. He remarks though that it looked like a shadow instead of a physical form. Dawn and Ash recount [[DP001|their]] [[DP078|sightings]] of {{p|Mesprit}} and {{p|Azelf}}. Joy reads that the legend says that all three Pokémon originated from the same {{pkmn|Egg}}. Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf are beings that symbolize specific traits that just happens to correspond to Brock, Dawn and Ash respectively: Wisdom, Emotion, and Willpower. The three Pokémon are said to balance [[Sinnoh]], and Brock wonders if their sightings are more than coincidence.

Later Ash and the others gather to watch Dawn's show in the lobby. Nurse Joy mentioning that Dawn prepared it mainly to cheer up Ash and his Pokémon. Dawn has her Pokémon pull funny faces and pose for a comedic routine. Though the laughs stops when Team Rocket arrives. Still thinking Ash is upset, Team Rocket proceeds to indirectly insult Ash and rub in his loss. It doesn't have any effect, so {{MTR}} launches an electric-proof net and catches Pikachu. Team Rocket removes their disguises and recites [[Team Rocket mottos|their motto]] before proceeding to flee. Ash and his friends chase after the trio, so Jessie has her {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} launch {{m|Haze}}, but {{AP|Buizel}}'s {{m|Water Pulse}} negates it. Pikachu tries a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but the net absorbs it. Ash has {{AP|Gliscor}} stop them with {{m|Sand-Attack}}, though [[Jessie's Yanmega]] knocks it back with a {{m|SonicBoom}}. James has {{TP|James|Carnivine}} launch a {{m|Bullet Seed}}, but {{AP|Staraptor}}'s {{m|Aerial Ace}} and {{AP|Grotle}}'s {{m|Energy Ball}} [[fainting|knocks out]] both Yanmega and Carnivine, much to Team Rocket's shock. Monferno follows up with {{m|Mach Punch}} to knock Team Rocket away and free Pikachu from the net. Pikachu rejoins Ash and the others as Team Rocket notices that their plan backfired. While Team Rocket argue among themselves, Ash excitedly orders his Pokémon to execute a group attack which sends the trio blasting off. Ash and his Pokémon celebrate the victory as everyone else notices that Ash is back on track. Dawn decides to plan for her next [[Pokémon Contest]] as Nurse Joy mentions that the [[Lilypad Town]] Contest is a short time away. Back at the Center, Joy gives the group southwards directions and offers them a meal before they set off.

==Major events==
* {{an|Brock}} sees the spirit of {{p|Uxie}} at [[Lake Acuity]].
* {{an|Dawn}} learns that a [[Pokémon Contest]] will be held in [[Lilypad Town]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}}; spirit)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Paul]] (flashback)
* [[Reggie]] (flashback)
* [[Olivier]] (flashback)

===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|Monferno}} ({{OP|Ash|Monferno}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})
* {{p|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Mamoswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Mamoswine}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Paul|Torterra}}; flashback)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} ({{OP|Paul|Electabuzz}}; flashback)
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Paul]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Honchkrow}} ({{OP|Paul|Honchkrow}}; flashback)
* {{p|Ursaring}} ({{OP|Paul|Ursaring}}; flashback)
* {{P|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}})
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}}; book and spirit; debut)
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}}; book and flashback)
* {{p|Azelf}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|anime}}; book and flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:Dawn Piplup Clown.png|thumb|200px|Piplup wearing a clown outfit]]
* [[Ash's Monferno]] is added to [[High Touch!|the opening sequence]]. Despite this, [[Dawn's Ambipom]] still has not been removed, and the ending has also not been updated.
* {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Giratina}} are replaced by new images of {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Dialga}}, respectively, in their appearance before and after the preview of [[DP134|the next episode]].
* This is the first time since ''[[EP129|Ignorance is Blissey]]'' that a [[Nurse Joy]] owns a {{TP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}}. In fact, {{p|Happiny}} and its evolutionary stages are in this episode as well.
* All of the {{ashfr|main characters}}' Pokémon appeared, except [[James's Mime Jr.]]
* {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} wears the same clown outfit as {{AP|Pikachu}} did in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', only in a different color. The color scheme may have been based on [[Jessie]] and [[James]]'s clown outfits from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''.
* This episode marks the first time {{an|Brock}} orders his {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} not to {{m|Poison Jab}} him before he does, due to his need to treat Ash's Pokémon alongside [[Nurse Joy]].
* As of this episode, {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and now Brock have seen one of the members of the {{an|lake guardians}}.
* All of the Pokémon Ash has on hand remained outside of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s for the entire episode, except for the last minute.
* When Ash's Pokémon are each seen up close just before the group attacks, they appear in reverse order to which they were obtained by Ash: {{AP|Gliscor}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, {{AP|Monferno}}, {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Staraptor}}, and {{AP|Pikachu}}.

===Errors===
* {{AP|Monferno}}'s ears are the wrong color in one scene at the Pokémon Center; they are the color of a {{p|Chimchar}}'s ears.
* When {{TRT}} interrupts Dawn's circus, {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} is behind them onstage. During Team Rocket's motto, Mamoswine is standing beside the stage, watching Team Rocket.
* During the scene where Ash and his Pokémon were striking poses just before the group attacks, the bandage on {{AP|Gliscor}}'s right ear is missing.
* After Brock tells his Croagunk to stop using Poison Jab and convinces him that he was just helping Nurse Joy out, Croagunk's Japanese voice can be heard.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, {{m|Aerial Ace}} is mistakenly referred to as "''Sky Ace''".

<gallery>
DP133 error.png|Monferno's ears error
DP133 error 2.png|Gliscor's missing bandage
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* {{wp|Cartoon Network}} returns to displaying the show on its standard-definition feed in its original 16:9 aspect ratio, after the airings of the previous two episodes, ''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' and ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]'', were zoomed in to fill a 4:3 frame. However, they would reverse themselves again [[DP135|two episodes later]], not returning to the 16:9 aspect ratio until Cartoon Network stopped their cropping practices sometime during the week prior to ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]''.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|由克希之影！|Uxie's Shadow!}}
|cs={{tt|Netragická porážka|Non-tragic defeat}}
|da={{tt|Et uknusende nederlag!|A crushing defeat!}}{{tt|*|Contains a typo: ''uknusende'' should be written ''knusende''}}
|nl={{tt|Met opgeheven hoofd!|With Head held High!}}
|de={{tt|Nach dem Kampf ist vor dem Kampf!|After the battle is before the battle!}}
|fi={{tt|Tappiostakin toivutaan!|One can recover even from a defeat!}}
|it={{tt|Una sconfitta che non abbatte!|An uncrushing defeat!}}
|no={{tt|Absolutt nederlag!|Absolute defeat!}}
|pl={{tt|Zwycięstwo niejedno ma imię|Victory has more than one name}}
|pt_br={{tt|Derrota Indolor!|Painless Defeat!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Nada Está Perdido!|Nothing Is Lost!}}
|es_la={{tt|Aceptando la derrota|Accepting the defeat}}
|es_eu={{tt|Derrota superada|Overcome defeat}}
|sv={{tt|Ett absolut nederlag!|An absolute defeat!}}
|ro={{tt|Înviorare după Înfrângere|Refreshing After Defeat}}
|ko={{tt|전설의 포켓몬 유크시의 그림자|Legendary Pokémon Uxie's Shadow}}
}}
 
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[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Hiroyuki Yamada]]
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List of Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl episodes

2020-02-06T12:49:23Z

Dada: As per my edit on DP115 - changing to a more accurate translation

<noinclude>{{DISPLAYTITLE:List of ''Diamond & Pearl'' series episodes}}
This is a list of episodes of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, first aired between September 28, 2006 and September 9, 2010 in Japan and between June 4, 2007 and February 5, 2011 in {{pmin|the United States}}, although the first three episodes aired as a sneak peak on April 20, 2007. These episodes follow [[Ash Ketchum]] in his [[Pokémon journey]] across the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. He is joined once more by his friend {{an|Brock}}, as well as rookie {{pkmn|Coordinator}}, {{an|Dawn}}.</noinclude>

==Diamond & Pearl==
{{Episodelistheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!|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!!|April 20, 2007|September 28, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!|ピカチュウをさがせ！２０２番道路！|Find Pikachu! Route 202!|April 20, 2007|September 28, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!|ライバルバトル！三対三！！|Rival Battle! Three VS Three!!|April 20, 2007|September 28, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP004|Dawn Of A New Era!|ポッチャマ対スボミー！ヒカリ初バトル！！|{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} VS {{tt|Subomie|Budew}}! {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}'s First Battle!!|June 7, 2007|October 5, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP005|Gettin' Twiggy With It!|ナエトル！ゲットだぜ！！|{{tt|Naetle|Turtwig}}! I'll Get You!|June 11, 2007|October 19, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP006|Different Strokes for Different Blokes!|迷いの森！シンジふたたび！！|Bewilder Forest! {{tt|Shinji|Paul}} Returns!!|June 12, 2007|October 26, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP007|Like It or Lup It!|ポッチャマがんばる！！|{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} Tries Its Hardest!!|June 13, 2007|November 2, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP008|Gymbaliar!|なぞのジムのグレッグル！|{{tt|Gureggru|Croagunk}} of the Mysterious Gym!|June 14, 2007|November 9, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary!|ミミロルとあそぼう！？|Let's Play with {{tt|Mimirol|Buneary}}!?|June 18, 2007|November 16, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP010|Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!|ポケッチ入手困難！？|Can't Get the Pokétch!?|June 19, 2007|November 30, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP011|Mounting a Coordinator Assault!|ヒカリ！コンテストデビュー！！|{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}! Contest Debut!!|June 20, 2007|December 7, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP012|Arrival of a Rival!|コンテストバトル！ライバル対決！！|Contest Battle! Rival Confrontation!!|June 21, 2007|December 14, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP013|A Staravia Is Born!|ムックルがんばる！|{{tt|Mukkuru|Starly}} Perseveres!|June 25, 2007|December 21, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP014|Leave It To Brocko!|タケシにおまかせ！！|Leave It to {{tt|Takeshi|Brock}}!!|June 26, 2007|December 21, 2006}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!|クロガネジム！ヒョウタＶＳシンジ！！|{{tt|Kurogane|Oreburgh}} Gym! {{tt|Hyouta|Roark}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!|June 27, 2007|January 11, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP016|A Gruff Act to Follow!|ズガイドスＶＳピカチュウ！！|{{tt|Zugaidos|Cranidos}} VS Pikachu!!|June 28, 2007|January 18, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP017|Wild in the Streets!|古代ポケモン大進撃！！|Ancient Pokémon Rampage!|July 2, 2007|January 25, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!|クロガネジムふたたび！決戦ラムパルド！！|Return to {{tt|Kurogane|Oreburgh}} Gym! Decisive Match with {{tt|Rampald|Rampardos}}!!|July 3, 2007|February 1, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP019|Twice Smitten, Once Shy!|パチリスゲットで・・・大丈夫！？|I'll Get Pachirisu... No Need to Worry!?|July 5, 2007|February 8, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty!|ポケモンハンターＪ！|Pokémon Hunter J!|July 9, 2007|February 22, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!|最強のコイキングと最も美しいヒンバス！|The Strongest {{tt|Koiking|Magikarp}} and the Most Beautiful {{tt|Hinbass|Feebas}}!|July 10, 2007|March 1, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP022|Borrowing on Bad Faith!|パチリスＶＳエイパム！コンテストバトル！！|Pachirisu VS {{tt|Eipam|Aipom}}! Contest Battle!!|July 11, 2007|March 8, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP023|Faced With Steelix Determination!|爆走ハガネール！ビッパの村を守れ！|Roaring {{tt|Haganeil|Steelix}}! Protect the {{tt|Bippa|Bidoof}} Village!!|July 12, 2007|March 15, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP024|Cooking up a Sweet Story!|対決！サトシ対ピカチュウ！？|Showdown! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS Pikachu!?|July 16, 2007|March 29, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP025|Oh Do You Know the Poffin Plan!|怪傑ロズレイドと花伝説！|The Gifted Roserade and the Flower Legend!|September 1, 2007|March 29, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP026|Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!|ポケモンコンテスト！ソノオ大会！！|Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Sonoo|Floaroma}} Tournament!!|September 1, 2007|April 5, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP027|Settling a Not-So-Old Score!|決戦！ポッチャマＶＳポッタイシ！！|Decisive Battle! {{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} VS {{tt|Pottaishi|Prinplup}}!!|September 8, 2007|April 5, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP028|Drifloon on the Wind!|フワンテと北風の使い！|{{tt|Fuwante|Drifloon}} and the Messenger of the North Wind!|September 15, 2007|April 12, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP029|The Champ Twins!|サトシとヒカリ！タッグバトルで大丈夫！？|{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}! Any Need to Worry in a Tag Battle!?|September 22, 2007|April 12, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP030|Some Enchanted Sweetening!|ハクタイの森！ミノムッチ進化作戦！！|{{tt|Hakutai|Eterna}} Forest! The {{tt|Minomutchi|Burmy}} Evolution Plan!!|September 29, 2007|April 19, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP031|The Grass-Type Is Always Greener!|ナエトル対ナエトル！スピード対決！！|{{tt|Naetle|Turtwig}} VS Naetle! Speed Showdown!!|October 6, 2007|April 26, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP032|An Angry Combeenation!|琥珀の城のビークイン！|{{tt|Beequen|Vespiquen}} of the Amber Castle!|October 13, 2007|May 3, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!|スキです！ポケモンなりきり大会！！|{{tt|I Like It!|Remarkable}} Pokémon Cosplay Convention!!|October 20, 2007|May 10, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP034|Buizel Your Way Out Of This!|ブイゼル！最強への道！！|{{tt|Buoysel|Buizel}}! Road to Being the Strongest!!|October 27, 2007|May 17, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP035|An Elite Meet And Greet!|四天王ゴヨウとドータクン！|{{tt|Four Heavenly Kings|Elite Four}} {{tt|Goyō|Lucian}} and {{tt|Dohtakun|Bronzong}}!|November 3, 2007|May 24, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!|シンオウ時空伝説！|The Sinnoh Space-Time Legend!|November 10, 2007|May 31, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP037|The Grass Menagerie!|ハクタイジム！ＶＳナタネ！！|{{tt|Hakutai|Eterna}} Gym! VS {{tt|Natane|Gardenia}}!!|November 17, 2007|June 7, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP038|One Big Happiny Family!|爆誕！サイクリングロード！！|Explosive Birth! Cycling Road!!|November 24, 2007|June 21, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP039|Steamboat Willies!|ピカチュウのおるすばん！|Pikachu's Caretaking!|December 1, 2007|July 5, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP040|Top-Down Training!|チャンピオン・シロナ登場！|Enter Champion {{tt|Shirona|Cynthia}}!|December 8, 2007|July 19, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!|ヒカリとノゾミとダブルパフォーマンス！！|{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}, {{tt|Nozomi|Zoey}} and the Double Performance!!|December 15, 2007|July 26, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP042|The Electrike Company!|ラクライ訓練センター！|{{tt|Rakurai|Electrike}} Practice Center!|December 22, 2007|August 9, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP043|Malice In Wonderland!|ムウマージ！悪夢からの脱出！！|{{tt|Mumargi|Mismagius}}! Escape from a Nightmare!!|December 29, 2007|August 16, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!|迷子のヒポポタスを助けろ！|Save the Lost Hippopotas!|January 5, 2008|August 23, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!|ハンターＪ再び！タテトプスを守れ！！|Hunter J Returns! Protect {{tt|Tatetops|Shieldon}}!!|January 12, 2008|August 30, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP046|A Maze-ing Race!|迷路でシャッフル！みんなでハッスル！！|Shuffle in the Maze! Everyone Hustle!!|January 19, 2008|September 13, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP047|Sandshrew's Locker!|ミルとケーシィと水の底！|{{tt|Miru|Mira}}, {{tt|Casey|Abra}} and the Bottom of the Water!|January 26, 2008|September 27, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP048|None|サトシとヒカリ！新たなる冒険に向かって！！|{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}! Facing a New Adventure!!|Unaired|September 27, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP049|Dawn's Early Night!|ポケモンコンテスト！ヨスガ大会！！|Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Yosuga|Hearthome}} Convention!!|January 26, 2008|October 4, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP050|Tag! We're It...!|全員参加！タッグバトル！！|All Members Participate! Tag Battle!!|February 1, 2008|October 4, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP051|Glory Blaze!|ヒコザルＶＳザングース！運命のバトル！！|{{tt|Hikozaru|Chimchar}} VS Zangoose! Destined Battle!!|February 1, 2008|October 18, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!|タッグバトル！ファイナル！！|Tag Battle! Final!!|February 1, 2008|October 25, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP053|Tears For Fears!|ヒコザルの涙！|{{tt|Hikozaru|Chimchar}}'s Tears!|April 12, 2008|November 8, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP054|Once There Were Greenfields|ナタネとサボネア！さよならは誰のため！？|{{tt|Natane|Gardenia}} and {{tt|Sabonea|Cacnea}}! Farewell to Whom!?|April 19, 2008|November 15, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP055|Throwing the Track Switch|エイパムとブイゼル！それぞれの道！！|{{tt|Eipam|Aipom}} and {{tt|Buoysel|Buizel}}! Respective Roads!!|April 26, 2008|November 22, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP056|The Keystone Pops!|ミカルゲの要石！|{{tt|Mikaruge|Spiritomb}}'s Keystone!|May 10, 2008|November 29, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP057|Bibarel Gnaws Best!|ビーダルは知っていた！|{{tt|Beadaru|Bibarel}} Knew!|May 17, 2008|November 29, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP058|Nosing 'Round the Mountain!|ダイノーズ！熱き魂！！|{{tt|Dainose|Nosepass}}! Burning Spirit!!|May 24, 2008|December 6, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP059|Luxray Vision!|レントラーの瞳！|{{tt|Rentorar|Luxray}}'s Eyes!|May 31, 2008|December 13, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP060|Journey to the Unown!|ズイの遺跡のアンノーン！|{{tt|Unknown|Unown}} of the {{tt|Zui|Solaceon}} Ruins!|June 7, 2008|December 20, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP061|Team Shocker!|ポケモンコンテスト！ズイ大会！！|Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Zui|Solaceon}} Convention!!|June 14, 2008|December 20, 2007}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP062|Tanks for the Memories!|メイドカフェのミルタンク!|Miltank of the Maid Café!|June 21, 2008|January 10, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!|ウリムートリオと湯けむりバトル！！|The {{tt|Urimoo|Swinub}} Trio and the Hot Spring Battle!!|June 28, 2008|January 17, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP064|Riding the Winds of Change!|グライオンとグライガー！風の迷路をぬけて！|{{tt|Glion|Gliscor}} and {{tt|Gliger|Gligar}}! Escaping the Maze of Wind!|July 5, 2008|January 24, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP065|Sleight of Sand!|パチリスはカバルドンの口の中！？|Pachirisu is in {{tt|Kabaldon|Hippowdon}}'s Mouth!?|July 12, 2008|January 31, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!|ルカリオ！怒りのはどうだん！！|Lucario! {{tt|Wave Bomb|Aura Sphere}} of Anger!!|July 19, 2008|February 7, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!|ヒカリはじめてのジムバトル！！|{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}'s First Gym Battle!!|July 26, 2008|February 14, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!|トバリジム！ルカリオ対ブイゼル！！|{{tt|Tobari|Veilstone}} Gym! Lucario VS {{tt|Buoysel|Buizel}}!!|August 2, 2008|February 28, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP069|Enter Galactic!|ステキファッション！その名はギンガ団！！|Lovely Fashion! Their Name is {{tt|Galaxy-dan|Team Galactic}}!!|August 9, 2008|March 6, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP070|The Bells Are Singing!|シャンとしてリーシャン！|Pull Yourself Together, {{tt|Lisyan|Chingling}}!|August 16, 2008|March 13, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)|ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル！！（前編）|Pokémon Ranger! The {{tt|Wave-Guiding|Aura}} Riolu!! (Part 1)|November 1, 2008|March 20, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)|ポケモンレンジャー！波導のリオル！！（後編）|Pokémon Ranger! The {{tt|Wave-Guiding|Aura}} Riolu!! (Part 2)|November 8, 2008|March 20, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP073|Crossing Paths|さよならドクケイル！|Goodbye, {{tt|Dokucale|Dustox}}!|August 23, 2008|April 3, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP074|Pika and Goliath!|ピカチュウ！ライチュウ！進化への道！！|Pikachu! Raichu! The Path to Evolution!!|August 30, 2008|April 3, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP075|Our Cup Runneth Over!|コンテストマスター・ミクリ登場！！|Enter Contest Master {{tt|Mikuri|Wallace}}!!|September 6, 2008|April 17, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!|レストラン七つ星！タッグバトルでフルコース！！|Seven Stars Restaurant! Tag Battle for a Full Course!!|September 13, 2008|April 24, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP077|Staging A Heroes' Welcome!|みんなライバル！ミクリカップ！！|Everyone's a Rival! {{tt|Mikuri|Wallace}} Cup!!|September 20, 2008|May 8, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!!|激闘！それぞれのバトル！！|Fierce Fighting! Respective Battles!!|September 27, 2008|May 8, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP079|Strategy With a Smile!|決戦！ヒカリ対ハルカ！！|Decisive Match! {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS {{tt|Haruka|May}}!!|October 11, 2008|May 15, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!|ヤンヤンマ！ゲット作戦！！|{{tt|Yanyanma|Yanma}}! Capture Operation!!| October 18, 2008|May 22, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP081|Chim - Charred!|灼熱のヒコザル！|The Scorching {{tt|Hikozaru|Chimchar}}!| October 25, 2008|May 29, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!|ノモセ大湿原のグレッグル祭り！？|The {{tt|Gureggru|Croagunk}} Festival of the {{tt|Nomose|Pastoria}} Great Marsh!?| November 15, 2008|June 5, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!|ノモセジム！ＶＳマキシマム仮面！！|{{tt|Nomose|Pastoria}} Gym! VS {{tt|Maximum Mask|Crasher Wake}}!!|November 22, 2008|June 19, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!|ウラヤマさんちの大食いウリムー！|The Gluttonous {{tt|Urimoo|Swinub}} at {{tt|Urayama|Mr. Backlot's}} House!|December 6, 2008|July 3, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!!|グライガー！友情の翼！|{{tt|Gliger|Gligar}}! Wings of Friendship!|December 13, 2008|July 3, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP086|Arriving in Style!|ヨスガコレクション！ポケモンスタイリストへの道！|{{tt|Yosuga|Hearthome}} Collection! The Road to Becoming a Pokémon Stylist!!|December 20, 2008|July 10, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP087|The Psyduck Stops Here!|コダックの通せんぼ！|The {{tt|Koduck|Psyduck}} Roadblock!|December 27, 2008|July 24, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP088|Camping It Up!|ポケモンサマースクール開講！！|Start of {{tt|Pokémon Summer School|Pokémon Summer Academy}}!!|January 3, 2009|August 7, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP089|Up Close and Personable!|研究発表「湖の伝説」！|Research Presentation: "Legend of the Lake"!|January 10, 2009|August 14, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP090|Ghoul Daze!|放課後はゴーストタイム|It's Ghost Time After School|January 17, 2009|August 21, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!|最後の大勝負！ポケモントライアスロン！！|The Final Contest! Pokémon Triathlon!!|January 24, 2009|August 28, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!|原点回帰だロケット団！？|Back to Basics, {{tt|Rocket-dan|Team Rocket}}!?|January 31, 2009|September 4, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP093|Playing The Leveling Field!|踊るジムリーダー！メリッサ登場！！|Dancing Gym Leader! Enter {{tt|Melissa|Fantina}}!!|February 7, 2009|September 11, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP094|Doc Brock!|パチリスお熱です！２人でお留守番！？|Pachirisu Has a Fever! Two People Taking Care!?|February 14, 2009|September 25, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP095|Battling The Generation Gap!|ポケモンコンテスト！カンナギ大会！！|Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Kannagi|Celestic}} Tournament!!|February 21, 2009|September 25, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!|ギンガ団襲撃！！　-前編-|{{tt|Galaxy-dan|Team Galactic}} Attacks!! -Part 1-|February 28, 2009|October 2, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP097|Double Team Turnover!|ギンガ団襲撃！！　-後編-|{{tt|Galaxy-dan|Team Galactic}} Attacks!! -Part 2-|March 7, 2009|October 2, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP098|If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!|浮かぶ未確認怪物！？|The Floating Unidentified Mysterious Animal!?|March 21, 2009|October 16, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!|四天王リョウ！出会いと別れの森！|{{tt|Four Heavenly Kings|Elite Four}} {{tt|Ryō|Aaron}}! Forest of Meeting and Separation!|March 28, 2009|October 23, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP100|Aiding the Enemy!|ナエトル、ハヤシガメ…そしてドダイトス！|{{tt|Naetle|Turtwig}}, {{tt|Hayashigame|Grotle}}...and {{tt|Dodaitose|Torterra}}!|April 4, 2009|October 30, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!|ライバルトレーナー・ジュン登場！！|Enter Rival Trainer {{tt|Jun|Barry}}!!|April 11, 2009| November 6, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP102|Shield with a Twist!|ヨスガジム戦！ＶＳメリッサ！！|{{tt|Yosuga|Hearthome}} Gym Match! VS {{tt|Melissa|Fantina}}!!|April 18, 2009| November 13, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!|混戦混乱ミオシティ！|Chaotic Melee in {{tt|Mio|Canalave}} City!|April 25, 2009| November 20, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP104|Sleepless In Pre-Battle!|クレセリアＶＳダークライ！|Cresselia VS Darkrai!|May 2, 2009|December 4, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!|羊羹とロトム！|{{tt|Yōkan|Old Gateau}} and Rotom!|May 9, 2009|December 4, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP106|A Breed Stampede!|ポケモンと仲良くなる方法！？|A Way to Befriend Pokémon!?|May 16, 2009|December 11, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP107|Ancient Family Matters!|ラムパルドＶＳトリデプス！！|{{tt|Rampald|Rampardos}} VS {{tt|Torideps|Bastiodon}}!!|May 23, 2009|December 18, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP108|Dealing with Defensive Types!|ミオジム戦！はがねのバトル！！|{{tt|Mio|Canalave}} Gym Match! Steel Battle!!|May 30, 2009|December 25, 2008}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP109|Leading a Stray!|迷子のホエルコ！|The Stray {{tt|Hoeruko|Wailmer}}!|June 6, 2009|January 8, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!|ゲンとルカリオ！|{{tt|Gen|Riley}} and Lucario!|June 13, 2009|January 15, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP111|Saving the World from Ruins!|鋼鉄島の遺跡！|The Ruins of {{tt|Steel Island|Iron Island}}!|June 20, 2009|January 22, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP112|Cheers on Castaways Isle!|ピカチュウ・ポッチャマ漂流記！|Pikachu-{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} Drifting Chronicle!|June 27, 2009|January 29, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP113|Hold the Phione!|いたずらフィオネ！|The Mischievous Phione!|July 4, 2009|February 5, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP114|Another One Gabites the Dust!|ポケモンコンテスト！アケビ大会！！|Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Akebi|Chocovine}} Tournament!!|July 11, 2009|February 12, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP115|Stealing the Conversation!|ワイルドジュンサーと相棒ペラップ！|Wild {{tt|Junsar|Officer Jenny}} and Partner {{tt|Perap|Chatot}}!|July 18, 2009|February 19, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP116|The Drifting Snorunt!|吹雪の中のユキメノコ|{{tt|Yukimenoko|Froslass}} in a Snowstorm!|July 25, 2009|February 26, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!|ロケット団解散！？|{{tt|Rocket-dan|Team Rocket}} Breakup!?|August 1, 2009|March 5, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!|ポケリンガ！天空大決戦！！|PokéRinger! Big Decisive Sky Battle!!|August 8, 2009|March 12, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP119|Trials and Adulations!|激突！マンムーＶＳボスゴドラ！！|Clash! {{tt|Mammoo|Mamoswine}} VS {{tt|Bossgodora|Aggron}}!!|August 15, 2009|March 26, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP120|None|ふしぎないきものポケットモンスター！|The Mysterious Creatures, {{tt|Pocket Monsters|Pokémon}}!|Unaired|March 26, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP121|The Lonely Snover!|さびしがりやのユキカブリ！|The Lonely {{tt|Yukikaburi|Snover}}!|August 22, 2009|April 2, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!|進化！その時ポッチャマは！？|Evolution! This Time for {{tt|Pochama|Piplup}}!?|August 29, 2009|April 2, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!|ポケモンコンテスト！タツナミ大会！！|Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Tatsunami|Sandalstraw}} Tournament!!|September 5, 2009|April 16, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!|ポケモンピンポン大会！エテボースがんばる！！|Pokémon Ping Pong Tournament! {{tt|Eteboth|Ambipom}} Does Her Best!!|September 12, 2009|April 23, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!|チェリンボ！けなげなバトル！？|{{tt|Cherinbo|Cherubi}}! A Brave Battle!?|September 26, 2009|April 30, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP126|Classroom Training!|トレーナーズスクールのスズナ先生！|Miss {{tt|Suzuna|Candice}} of the Trainers' School!|October 3, 2009|May 7, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP127|Sliding Into Seventh!|キッサキジム！氷のバトル！！|{{tt|Kissaki|Snowpoint}} Gym! Ice Battle!!|October 10, 2009|May 14, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP128|A Pyramiding Rage!|バトルピラミッド！シンジＶＳジンダイ！！|Battle Pyramid! {{tt|Shinji|Paul}} VS {{tt|Jindai|Brandon}}!!|October 17, 2009|May 21, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP129|Pillars of Friendship!|復活のレジギガス！J再び！！|Resurrected Regigigas! J Returns!!|October 24, 2009|May 28, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!|デンリュウ列車！ハンサム登場！！|{{tt|Denryu|Ampharos}} Train! Enter {{tt|Handsome|Looker}}!!|October 31, 2009|June 4, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!|フルバトル！シンジＶＳサトシ！！-前編-|Full Battle! {{tt|Shinji|Paul}} VS {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}}!! -Part 1-|November 7, 2009|June 11, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP132|Evolving Strategies!|フルバトル！シンジＶＳサトシ！！-後編-|Full Battle! {{tt|Shinji|Paul}} VS {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}}!! -Part 2-|November 14, 2009|June 18, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!|ユクシーの影！|{{tt|Yuxie|Uxie}}'s Shadow!|November 21, 2009|June 25, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP134|Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!|森の王者！　モジャンボ！！|King of the Forest! {{tt|Mojumbo|Tangrowth}}!!|December 5, 2009|July 2, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!|全員参戦！　ポケモンハッスル！！|Everybody Participate! Pokémon Hustle!!|December 12, 2009|July 9, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP136|Gateway to Ruin!|テンガン山の遺跡！ギンガ団の陰謀！！|{{tt|Mt. Tengan|Mt. Coronet}} Ruins! {{tt|Galaxy-dan|Team Galactic}} Conspiracy!!|December 19, 2009|July 23, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP137|Three Sides to Every Story!|マリル・ポッチャマ・エレキッド！！|{{tt|Maril|Marill}}, {{tt|Pochama|Piplup}}, Elekid!!|December 26, 2009|August 6, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!|ヒカリＶＳママ！親子対決！！|{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS Mama! Parent-Child Showdown!!|January 2, 2010|August 13, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!|オーキド博士を救出せよ！ニョロトノＶＳグレッグル！！|Rescue {{tt|Dr. Okido|Professor Oak}}! {{tt|Nyorotono|Politoed}} VS {{tt|Guregguru|Croagunk}}!!|January 9, 2010|August 20, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!|ネイティ、ネイティオ。。。不思議な森！|{{tt|Naty|Natu}}, {{tt|Natio|Xatu}}... Mysterious Forest!|January 16, 2010|August 27, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!|タワータイクーン！その男、クロツグ！！|Tower Tycoon! That Man, {{tt|Kurotsugu|Palmer}}!!|January 23, 2010|September 3, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!|史上最悪のトゲピー！|The Worst {{tt|Togepy|Togepi}} Ever!|January 30, 2010|September 10, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP143|An Egg Scramble!|ジョウトフェスタ！チコリータとワニノコ登場！！|{{tt|Johto Festa|Johto Festival}}! Enter {{tt|Chicorita|Chikorita}} and {{tt|Waninoko|Totodile}}!!|February 6, 2010|September 17, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP144|Gone With the Windworks!|ダンジョン攻略！？谷間の発電所！|Dungeon Capture!? The {{tt|Valley Powerplant|Valley Windworks}}!|February 13, 2010|September 17, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!|フカマル…ゲットだぜ！|{{tt|Fukamaru|Gible}}...Got It!|February 20, 2010|October 1, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP146|Dressed for Jess Success!|ポケモンコンテスト！スイレン大会！！|Pokémon Contest! {{tt|Suiren|Lilypad}} Tournament!!|February 27, 2010|October 1, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!|サトシとヒカリ！タッグバトル！！|{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}}! Tag Battle!!|March 6, 2010|October 15, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP148|Try for the Family Stone!|ムウマとヤミカラスとやみのいし！|{{tt|Muma|Misdreavus}}, {{tt|Yamikarasu|Murkrow}} and the {{tt|Dark Stone|Dusk Stone}}!|March 13, 2010|October 22, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!|ピカチュウポッチャマくっつかないで！！|Pikachu, {{tt|Pochama|Piplup}}, Keep Apart!!|March 20, 2010|October 29, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!|赤い鎖！ギンガ団始動！！|The Red Chain! Activated by {{tt|Galaxy-dan|Team Galactic}}!!|March 27, 2010|November 5, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP151|The Needs of the Three!|アグノム・ユクシー・エムリット！|{{tt|Agnome|Azelf}}, {{tt|Yuxie|Uxie}}, {{tt|Emrit|Mesprit}}!|April 3, 2010|November 12, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!|ディアルガとパルキア！最後の戦い！！|Dialga and Palkia! The Final Battle!!|April 10, 2010|November 12, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP153|The Treasure Is All Mine!|危険がいっぱい！コジロウの宝箱！！|Full of Danger! {{tt|Kojirō|James}}'s Treasure Chest!!|April 17, 2010|November 26, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP154|Mastering Current Events!|エアバトルマスター登場！グライオンＶＳハッサム！！|The Air Battle Master Enters! {{tt|Glion|Gliscor}} VS {{tt|Hassam|Scizor}}!!|April 24, 2010|December 3, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP155|Double-Time Battle Training!|ダブルバタル！マンムーとヒノアラシ！！|Double Battle! {{tt|Mammoo|Mamoswine}} and {{tt|Hinoarashi|Cyndaquil}}!!|May 1, 2010|December 10, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP156|A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!|フカマルとりゅうせいぐん！|{{tt|Fukamaru|Gible}} and {{tt|Meteor Shower|Draco Meteor}}!|May 8, 2010|December 17, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!|フカマル！ゲットだぜ！！|{{tt|Fukamaru|Gible}}! Got It!!|May 15, 2010|December 24, 2009}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP158|Regaining the Home Advantage!|爆走！ジバコイルＶＳメタグロス！！|Loud Roar! {{tt|Jibacoil|Magnezone}} VS Metagross!!|June 5, 2010|January 7, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP159|Short and To the Punch!|唸れれいとうパンチ！ブイゼルＶＳバリヤード！！|Roaring {{tt|Freezing Punch|Ice Punch}}! {{tt|Buoysel|Buizel}} VS {{tt|Barrierd|Mr. Mime}}!!|June 12, 2010|January 14, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!|燃えよカビゴン！ポケスロンの王者！！|Get Fired Up, {{tt|Kabigon|Snorlax}}! King of the {{tt|Pokéthlon|Pokéathlon|}}!!|June 19, 2010|January 21, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!|開幕！ポケモンコンテスト・アサツキ大会！！|The Curtain Rises! Pokémon Contest - {{tt|Asatsuki|Daybreak}} Tournament!!|June 26, 2010|January 28, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!|ダブルバトル！ＶＳプラスル・マイナン！！|Double Battle! VS {{tt|Prasle|Plusle}} & Minun!!|July 3, 2010|February 4, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!|爆進化！ゴウカザル！！|Explosive Evolution! {{tt|Goukazaru|Infernape}}!!|July 10, 2010|February 11, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!|ポッチャマはぐれる！|{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} Goes Astray!|July 17, 2010|February 18, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!|四天王オーバとジムリーダー・デンジ！|{{tt|Ōba|Flint}} of the {{tt|Four Heavenly Kings|Elite Four}} and Gym Leader {{tt|Denzi|Volkner}}!|July 24, 2010|February 25, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!|発進！ナギサタワー！！|Liftoff! {{tt|Nagisa|Sunyshore}} Tower!!|July 31, 2010|March 4, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP167|Teaching the Student Teacher!|海辺のポケモンスクール！|The Beach Pokémon School!|August 7, 2010|March 11, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP168|Keeping In Top Forme!|飛べシェイミ！空の彼方へ！！|Fly, Shaymin! Far into the Sky!!|August 14, 2010|March 18, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!|ポケモンレンジャー！ヒードラン救出作戦！！|Pokémon Ranger! Heatran Rescue Mission!!|October 16, 2010|March 18, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP170|An Elite Coverup!|四天王キクノ！カバルドンＶＳドダイトス！！|{{tt|Kikuno|Bertha}} of the {{tt|Four Heavenly Kings|Elite Four}}! {{tt|Kabaldon|Hippowdon}} VS {{tt|Dodaitose|Torterra}}!!|August 21, 2010|April 1, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP171|Dawn of a Royal Day!|トゲキッス舞う！王女さまのポケモンコンテスト！！|Togekiss Dance! The Princess's Pokémon Contest!!|August 28, 2010|April 1, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP172|With the Easiest of Grace!|トゲキッス！華麗なるバトル！！|Togekiss! The Magnificent Battle!!|September 4, 2010|April 15, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP173|Dealing With a Fierce Double Ditto Drama!|メタモン・へんしんバトル！本物はドッチ～ニョ！？|{{tt|Metamon|Ditto}} - Transformation Battle! Which One is the Real One!?|September 11, 2010|April 22, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP174|Last Call — First Round!|グランドフェスティバル開幕！炎と氷のアート！！|The Grand Festival Begins! The Art of Flame and Ice!!|September 18, 2010|April 29, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP175|Opposites Interact!|マンムー、バチリス！決めろ氷のシャンデリア！！|{{tt|Mammoo|Mamoswine}}, Pachirisu! Decide on the Ice Chandelier!!|September 25, 2010|May 6, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP176|Coming Full Festival Circle!|セミファイナル！決勝へ進むのは！？|The Semi-Finals! Who is Heading to the Finals!?|October 2, 2010|May 13, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!|決着ライバル対決！ヒカリＶＳノゾミ！！|Decisive Rival Showdown! {{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} VS {{tt|Nozomi|Zoey}}!!|October 9, 2010|May 20, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP178|For The Love Of Meowth!|さよならロケット団！ニャースの恋！？|Goodbye {{tt|Rocket-dan|Team Rocket}}! Love of {{tt|Nyarth|Meowth}}!?|October 23, 2010|May 27, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP179|The Eighth Wonder of the Sinnoh World!|電撃バトル！最後のバッジ！！|Electric Shock Battle! The Final Badge!!|October 30, 2010|June 3, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP180|Four Roads Diverged in a Pokémon Port!|サトシＶＳケンゴ！それぞれの船出！！|{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Kengo|Kenny}}! Sailing for Respective Roads!!|November 6, 2010|June 10, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend!|トレジャーハンター・バクとヤジロン！|Treasure Hunter - {{tt|Baku|Buck}} & {{tt|Yajilon|Baltoy}}!|November 13, 2010|June 17, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP182|An Old Family Blend!|熱戦前夜！サトシのポケモン大集合！！|Eve of Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}}'s Pokémon All Together!!|November 20, 2010|June 24, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP183|League Unleashed!|開幕！シンオウリーグ・スズラン大会！！|Raise the Curtain! Sinnoh League - {{tt|Suzuran|Lily of the Valley}} Tournament!!|November 27, 2010|July 1, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP184|Casting a Paul on Barry!|シンオウリーグ三回戦！シンジ対ジュン！！|Sinnoh League Third Round! {{tt|Shinji|Paul}} VS {{tt|Jun|Barry}}!!|December 4, 2010|July 15, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP185|Working on a Right Move!|恐怖のトリックルーム！　サトシ対コウヘイ！！|Trick Room of Terror! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Kōhei|Conway}}!!|December 11, 2010|July 22, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP186|Familiarity Breeds Strategy!|ライバル決戦！サトシ対シンジ！！|Rival Decisive Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!|December 18, 2010|August 5, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!|激闘フルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！|Intense Fighting Full Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!|January 8, 2011|August 12, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP188|Battling a Thaw in Relations!|決着ライバルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！|Conclusion of Rival Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!|January 15, 2011|August 19, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP189|The Semi-Final Frontier!|シンオウリーグセミファイナル！ダークライが表示される！|Sinnoh League Semi-Final! Enter Darkrai!!|January 22, 2011|August 26, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP190|The Brockster Is In!|ポケモンドクター・タケシ！|Pokémon Doctor - {{tt|Takeshi|Brock}}!|January 29, 2011|September 2, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!|思い出はパール！友情はダイヤモンド！！|Memories are Pearls! Friendship is a Diamond!!|February 5, 2011|September 9, 2010}}
{{Episodelistbody|DPS01|None|ヒカリ・新たなる旅立ち！|{{tt|Hikari|Dawn}} - Setting Off on a New Journey!|None|February 3, 2011}}
{{Episodelistbody|DPS02|None|ニビジム・史上最大の危機！|{{tt|Nibi|Pewter}} Gym - The Greatest Crisis Ever!|None|February 3, 2011}}
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DP115

2020-02-06T12:48:52Z

Dada: I'm changing "accomplice" to "partner" since it's a more accurate translation in this case - "accomplice" has a negative implication (like committing a crime)

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'''Stealing the Conversation!''' (Japanese: '''ワイルドジュンサーと相棒ペラップ！''' ''Wild {{tt|Junsar|Officer Jenny}} and Partner {{tt|Perap|Chatot}}!'') is the 115th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 581st episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 19, 2009 and in the United States on July 18, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As our heroes are getting ready to head for Snowpoint City, Team Rocket makes a sudden grab for Ash's Pikachu. Our heroes fight back, and Team Rocket flees empty-handed while Pikachu ends up in the hands of "Wild" Officer Jenny and her Chatot partner. She was transferred to Sinnoh from Kanto, and she's on the trail of Team Rocket. In fact, she wants Ash and his friends to stand as decoys until Team Rocket returns. But when the chief of police catches Jenny luring the kids into another one of her crazy investigations, she gets a stern lecture.

With her plan foiled, Officer Jenny offers to take our heroes out to lunch instead. When they run into some crooks along the way, Jenny knocks them down with her set of bowling balls and Chatot uses Feather Dance to help apprehend them. As Jenny basks in the glow of a job well done, Team Rocket shows up to swipe Pikachu in a net. Officer Jenny jumps in front of Pikachu, and Team Rocket snags her Chatot by mistake! But Chatot has been Officer Jenny's pal and partner ever since she became a detective, and she won't let Team Rocket get away with this.

Team Rocket escapes and holes up in their hideout; they're hoping to give Chatot to the boss, but the talkative Pokémon is getting on their nerves. Staravia leads Officer Jenny and our heroes to the hideout, and Team Rocket tries to evade capture by jumping into their own giant bowling pin-shaped robot. No matter what attacks our heroes try, the robot refuses to be knocked down! But once Jenny's well-aimed bowling ball knocks over the robot, Chatot takes the opportunity to escape from Team Rocket. Team Rocket figures Jenny is out of bowling balls, but she has one weapon left: Chatot's Steel Wing! Chatot demolishes the robot, causing an explosion that sends Team Rocket sailing away. Now Officer Jenny and her Chatot can head to their next assignment in the Whirl Islands, and our heroes can finally head for Snowpoint City for Ash's next Gym battle!

==Plot==
On their way to [[Snowpoint City]], {{an|Dawn}} admires her four [[Ribbon]]s so much that she begins to walk away from {{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}}. She knows that she only needs one more Ribbon to enter the [[Sinnoh]] [[Grand Festival]] while Ash only needs two [[Badge]]s to enter the [[Sinnoh League]]. {{TRT}}, disguised as [[Jubilife TV]], approaches Dawn to conduct an interview about her recent {{pkmn|Contest|Contest}} [[DP114|win]]. The distraction allows {{MTR}} to grab {{AP|Pikachu}} with a mecha arm while [[Jessie]] covers the escape with a smoke bomb. As the smoke clears, Team Rocket takes off in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] before reciting their {{motto}}. They attempt to escape as {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} fires {{m|Bubble Beam}}, freeing Pikachu. Pikachu fires {{m|Thunderbolt}} to destroy the balloon and sends Team Rocket blasting off early. Ash rushes to catch Pikachu, but a motorcycle speeds by and an [[Officer Jenny]] jumps off her cycle and catches the [[Pokémon]] in midair before landing back on her moving cycle and stopping, noting that Team Rocket got away.

Ash gets Pikachu back as Officer Jenny asks if he is Ash Ketchum from [[Pallet Town]], which he confirms. Jenny places him under arrest, but only to help him. The group notices Jenny's more aggressive demeanor and her talking {{p|Chatot}}. Brock makes his usual advancements, but before {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} executes a {{m|Poison Jab}}, Jenny's Chatot beats Croagunk to it by {{m|Peck|pecking}} Brock down. Dawn checks her [[Pokédex]] as Jenny reveals she was transferred from [[Kanto]] and heard about Team Rocket setting up in Sinnoh. She requests Ash's help since he frequently encounters them. Ash mentions that they always want Pikachu, so Jenny checks Pikachu, noting nothing special. When she tugs on his ear, Pikachu has had enough of being man handled, and Chatot manages to quickly fly off before Pikachu {{m|Thunderbolt|shocks}} Jenny. Nonetheless, Ash agrees to help. Jenny has Ash and his friends wait in an open park while she watches from behind a tree. Dawn believes that she is leaving them open as bait to lure Team Rocket in. A pair of officers approach and pinpoints Ash Ketchum. Officer Jenny comes up and reintroduces herself, trying to keep her role secret. The chief does not fall for it and knows what Jenny is trying to do, further proved by the talking Chatot. He mentions that she has only been causing trouble since her transfer before taking off.

Jenny tries to push the topic off by offering the group lunch. It satisfies Ash and Brock, but Dawn is still suspicious of her motives. While they eat, the group notices a bunch of thieves fleeing a building across the street. Jenny races outside, strapping on a bowling glove and rolling a bowling ball at the thugs. She tosses two bowling balls and knocks down two thieves. One tries to grab another to flee, but Chatot puts them down with {{m|FeatherDance}}. The last thief runs around a corner, but Jenny tosses another ball, curving around the corner, and stopping him. Before he can get up, Jenny confronts the last one and intimidates him into surrendering, making him think that she saved a very strong bowling ball. As she slaps the cuffs on him, Ash and his friends realize that she did bluff, the media crowding around her and taking pictures.

Team Rocket returns, trying to swipe Pikachu with nets, but Pikachu dodges the swipes. Officer Jenny steps forward to block the swipes. Team Rocket snags something and flees without checking. Everyone thinks they got Pikachu, but the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon stands behind Ash. Jenny notices that Chatot is no longer on her shoulder. Jenny tries to pursue, but she trips on a rock, clearly upset at letting Chatot get caught. Ash summons {{AP|Staravia}} to search. As they walk, Jenny discusses about how she first met Chatot. When she was pursuing a suspect, she knocked him down with her bowling ball, but he still managed to get up. A {{pkmn2|wild}} Chatot blocked his escape and used FeatherDance to put him down. Since then, Jenny and Chatot have worked cooperatively to take down criminals. Ash sympathizes with her [[friendship|bond]] to Chatot, similar to his bond with Pikachu.

While in their cabin, Team Rocket ponders over the net, thinking they got Pikachu. When they hear {{m|chatter}}, they know something is amiss and quickly remove the net, revealing Chatot. Meowth [[Boss fantasy|decides]] that sending Chatot to {{an|Giovanni}} would help give the boss a morale boost by asking the Pokémon loaded questions, boosting his confidence. While Staravia returns to the group and leads them to Team Rocket's location, Team Rocket quickly grows irritated at Chatot repeating lines, twisting them into insulting remarks. When they get to the cabin, Jenny volunteers to go in alone, but Ash and his friends insist on helping as well.

Chatot continues to annoy Team Rocket when Jenny rolls her bowling ball, breaking the door and walking inside, Ash and his friends busting in through windows. Team Rocket quickly grabs Chatot before retreating into another room. When Ash and his friends follow, they fall into a pit leading to an underground tunnel. Jenny reaches the end first, pulling Ash and his friends up as they confront a bowling pin mecha. The mecha fires bowling pin missiles, knocking everyone down. Jenny gets up and straps her glove on before rolling her bowling ball. It causes the mecha to tilt, but it quickly levels. Pikachu's spinning {{m|Iron Tail}} attack also fails to knock the mecha down. Piplup's {{m|Whirlpool}} almost causes it to fall, but the mecha deploys legs to stabilize it. Jenny sends another bowling ball speeding at one of the legs, knocking the mecha down. Inside, Meowth gets annoyed by Chatot and opens the cage. Chatot pecks everyone inside, causing Jessie to open the hatch and release Chatot back to Officer Jenny. The mecha gets back up as Jenny pulls the same line she used to bluff the criminal earlier. Team Rocket thinks she is really bluffing and charges. Instead of a bowling ball, Jenny sends Chatot forward with {{m|Steel Wing}}, breaking the mecha to pieces and causing it to explode, sending Team Rocket blasting off. She realizes too late that they would get away. At sunset, Ash and his friends thank Jenny for her help as she mentions her transfer to the [[Whirl Islands]]. The group continues on to Snowpoint City.


==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* Chief of Police
* [[Police Officer (Trainer class)|Policeman]]
* Thieves
* Reporters

===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|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Chatot}} ([[Officer Jenny]]'s; Buddy)

==Trivia==
[[File:DP115 Trivia.png|thumb|200px|right|Chatot hurting Brock before Croagunk could when Brock was flirting with Officer Jenny]]
* There is no [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]] following this episode.
* This is the second time that the text "TO BE CONTINUED.." is in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. The first time was ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]''.
* This episode marks one of the extremely rare occasions that a member of {{TRT}} refers to one of the main characters by name. In this occasion, [[Jessie]], while disguised as a reporter at the beginning of the episode, refers to {{an|Dawn}}.
* This episode also marks the first time a Pokémon hurts {{an|Brock}} before {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} could when Brock was flirting with a girl.
* There is one shot of [[Officer Jenny]] whipping her bike sideways and braking sideways, which serves as a homage to the 1988 Japanese anime classic ''{{wp|Akira (film)|Akira}}''.
* In one scene, the Chief of Police addresses {{Ash}} by his full name and is surprised to find him standing in the open, fully visible to Team Rocket. This marks the first time that the police shows any concern that Team Rocket is following Ash and {{ashfr}}.
* This is the second time that Team Rocket has been referred to as "Team Socket". The first time was in ''[[EP160|Air Time!]]''.

===Errors===
[[File:DP115 Error.png|thumb|200px|right|James's "blue" eyes.]]
* At the beginning of the episode, when {{p|Chatot}} hurts Brock before Croagunk does when he flirts with Jenny, Croagunk's Japanese voice can be heard.
* In one scene where Team Rocket are at their hideout and they cheer at the possibility Giovanni would reward them for presenting Chatot as a gift, the color of [[James]]'s eye is seen as blue when they should be green.

===Dub edits===
* In the original Japanese version, Jenny's {{p|Chatot}} refers to James once as "Kosanji" while trying to say his name. This name for the most part is used to refer to [[Butch]] (''Kosaburō''). In the dub, she calls him "Lames" and also calls [[Jessie]] "Messy", which is what Butch called them in ''[[HS04|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]''.
** In the European Portuguese dub, Chatot calls James "Bond", making a reference to {{wp|James Bond}}; and calls Jessie "Messi", making a reference to {{wp|Lionel Messi}}.

== In other languages ==
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DP113

2020-02-03T12:37:31Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ Add note about Buneary's fight against Phione

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'''Hold the Phione!''' (Japanese: '''いたずらフィオネ！''' ''The Mischievous Phione!'') is the 113th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 579th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on February 5, 2009 and in the United States on July 4, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Dawn, Ash, and Brock arrive in Chocovine Town to find everyone in a festive mood. It's not the upcoming Contest that has everyone excited—it's the annual visit of the Phione! These rare aquatic Pokémon can be seen near town and are said to bring good luck. That night, Dawn and her friends take a Phione-watching tour on a submarine, unaware that the submarine is crewed by Team Rocket. Three Phione swim past the submarine, and one of them is so interested in Dawn's Buneary that it stays behind after the other Phione have continued on their way. After the tour is over, Team Rocket returns and snags that lone Phione in a net, but makes the mistake of letting it out for a swim in the town fountain. Phione uses Acid Armor to escape down the drain so it can search for Buneary.

Phione finally catches up with Dawn and Buneary as they train near the beach. Team Rocket has been chasing their prize Pokémon all this time, and they show up to recapture Phione... but they're promptly ignored, for Phione has bigger things on its mind. As soon as it sees Buneary next to Pikachu, it challenges Pikachu as a rival for Buneary's affections! Buneary steps in and challenges Phione itself: if Phione wins, Buneary goes on a date with it! Captivated by the drama, Team Rocket temporarily abandons their plans and waits to see what will happen.

Soon after the battle starts, Phione and Buneary both use Ice Beam against each other, and neither Pokémon seems to have the advantage. However, Buneary uses this opportunity to strike while Phione is distracted, knocking Phione down for the count. Dejected, Phione bids Buneary farewell and turns to leave. When Team Rocket tries to grab it, Buneary and Phione use Ice Beam again, this time putting Team Rocket on ice so Pikachu can blast them into the sky. Phione is still broken-hearted, but Buneary promises they'll battle each other again some day. With its spirits buoyed, Phione happily swims away and rejoins its Phione friends!

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} have finally arrived at [[Chocovine Town]], the site of Dawn's next [[Pokémon Contest]]. As they explore the harbor, Dawn notices a stand selling all kinds of {{p|Phione}} merchandise and begins hugging one of the Phione dolls. The man in charge of the stand informs {{ashfr|the gang}} that Phione bring good luck to those who spot them and about Phione watching, where tourists can take a ride on a submarine and hopefully see the Phione up close. Dawn scans the stand's video recording of three Phione with her [[Pokédex]]. He mentions that every {{pkmn|Coordinator}} that visited Chocovine and saw a Phione won the Contest they entered. Ash, Dawn, and Brock all decide to try their luck on finding the Phione. Ash asks Dawn which Pokémon she plans on using in her Contest which she responds with {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}. This discourages {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, but she assures Piplup that the other Pokémon look up to him and he should cheer them on.

That night, the gang head over to a submarine to go Phione watching, not knowing that it's being organized by {{TRT}}. As they prepare to set off, [[James]] questions the consequences if they are unable to find any Phione. [[Jessie]] tells him that if they can't find any, then they'll just put {{MTR}} in the water disguised as a Phione, which terrifies Meowth. As the gang and other tourists observe the aquatic life a trio of Phione rush past their submarine. The three of them begin swimming around the ship as the tourists praise them for bringing good luck. Team Rocket is also overjoyed at the chance of finding the Phione as Jessie unrolls a long list of things that she wants. The Phione denies her list of requests and simply sticks its tongue out at Team Rocket. As the trio continue showing off for the tourists, one of them takes a liking to Dawn's Buneary. Jessie then comes up with a plan of capturing a Phione and giving it to the boss to bring him good luck, hoping to get some good luck in return. The submarine returns to shore and as everyone begins to head home, the Phione from before surfaces already missing Buneary. Its friends call it back to the water when they notice how sad their friend seems that Buneary is gone. In its moment of sadness, Team Rocket appears and captures Phione in a net.

The next morning, Ash and the gang are doing their morning exercises when Ash then decides that it's time to train for his [[Snowpoint City]] [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. Dawn then requests to do some shopping before training and promises that she wouldn't take long. Team Rocket is then seen sitting in the park admiring their successful capture of Phione when Jessie decides to let it swim in the fountain for a little while. They decide it's time to go, but Phione slips and slides from their clutches and uses {{m|Acid Armor}} to escape into the town's water system. Phione then travels across town through sinks and other types of plumbing in search of Buneary, startling a lady in her house who was cooking and the [[Pokémon Center]]'s {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}}, who was washing her hands at the moment. It finally spots them as they are on their way to the store and loses track of them when they get on a bus. Phione was disappointed for a moment until Team Rocket spotted it and gave chase. Phione freezes them with {{m|Ice Beam}}, giving it enough time to escape. Meanwhile, Dawn is browsing through the store's supply of [[Seal]]s, leaving Brock, Pikachu, and Ash to carry all her bags. She tells them that she's finished shopping and they can spend the rest of their time training.

The three head down to the beach and Dawn begins {{pkmn|training}} Pachirisu for the Contest when Phione appears out of the water. It rushes over to Buneary and invites Buneary to come with it. Piplup walks over and happily greets Phione by shaking its fin, which Phione responds by freezing Piplup with an Ice Beam. Team Rocket's submarine appears from the water, and they tell Phione to return to them. Phione backs away from them and notices Buneary latched onto Pikachu. As Meowth translates, Phione, enraged with envy, challenges the perplexed Pikachu to a battle and the winner keeps Buneary for themselves. Pikachu protests, rejecting Phione's offer which only upsets it even more. Buneary puts herself in-between Pikachu and Phione. She declares to Phione that if it likes her, it should be battling her instead. If Phione wins, she'll go on a date with it down by the ocean side. Phione happily agrees and the two begin battling down on the beach.

For a few moments, both combatants try to see who's making the first move. Buneary does, rushing forward with {{m|Dizzy Punch}}. Phione uses {{m|Double Team}}, but Buneary continues by just going through all of them. Phione uses {{m|Supersonic}}, which Buneary dodges with {{m|Bounce}} and when she comes down aimed at Phione, Phione rushes into the ocean and vanishes with Acid Armor. The surprised Buneary can't find Phione, who then leaps high up into the air and uses Supersonic. It hits and Buneary gets {{status|Confusion|confused}}, skipping down the beach in the opposite direction. Piplup jumps down from Dawn's head to help Buneary shake it off. Buneary turns around and goes toward Phione, who lands and fires an Ice Beam, but Buneary just happens to hop right then, missing her and freezing Piplup again (to Dawn's dismay). He manages to break out of it, giving enough time for Buneary's confusion to wear off. Buneary uses Ice Beam, countered by Phione's Ice Beam and as a chunk of ice grows bigger and bigger where the attacks meet, both try to outlast each other. The ice gets so big that they can't see each other, and Phione winces from the power drain. Just then, Buneary soars over the ice from Bounce with a flying kick, and Phione has only enough time to look up in surprise before her foot connects with its head. Phione ends up flat on its back, [[fainting|knocked out]].

Brock goes over to make sure Phione is okay, and tells it that it shouldn't battle anymore (to avoid injury from wearing itself out). Phione, heartbroken, goes over and tells Buneary goodbye, and heads back to the sea. Jessie then claims that just because Phione has personal problems, that it's not getting away from them again. Buneary and Pikachu jump in front of Phione to defend it from Team Rocket. Buneary and Phione freeze Team Rocket with a double Ice Beam, and Pikachu sends them blasting off with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}. With Team Rocket gone, Phione heads back to its aquatic home, disappointed at its loss of Buneary, when Buneary calls out to it. Dawn realizes that Buneary hopes to see Phione again and have another battle. Phione then is overjoyed and waves goodbye to its new friends when its fellow Phione appear to welcome it back home. Team Rocket floats in their iceberg complaining that Phione brought them no good luck at all.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}} ([[Boss fantasy|fantasy]])
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s (fantasy)
* Vendors
* Tourists
* Women

===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|Buneary}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buneary}})
* {{p|Pachirisu}} ({{OP|Dawn|Pachirisu}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Phione}} (×3; debut)
* {{p|Qwilfish}} (multiple)
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (multiple)
* {{p|Finneon}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Wartortle}}
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' are used as background music.
* The English [[dub]] title for this episode is a reference to the phrase "''hold the phone''".
* This episode is the second episode when a {{cat|genderless Pokémon}} falls in love with a main character's Pokémon. The first time was in ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]''.
* {{p|Phione}} performs an akanbe on [[Jessie]] after hearing her wishes. This had been [[EP104|occasionally]] [[AG002|censored]] in the dub.
* This episode features one of the very rare times a trainer's Pokémon fights against an opponent without direction from their trainer, but with the trainer's consent ({{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} versus Phione).

===Errors===
[[File:DP113 error.png|thumb|200px|right|The error]]
* During the {{motto}}, Jessie's "R" on the shirt is painted orange during her third line of the motto.
* When Phione uses {{m|Ice Beam}} on {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, it becomes wide-eyed, but when he is frozen, he is looking down and his eyes are closed.

===Dub edits===
* While in the Japanese version {{TRT}} used a variation of their {{motto}}, in the dub, the regular motto is used.
** In the European Portuguese dub, a variation of the Team Rocket's motto is used, reflecting the events of the episode.

==In other languages==
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|sv={{tt|Var god dröj för Phione!|Please wait for Phione!}}
|ro={{tt|Ochii pe Phione|Eyes on Phione}}
|ko={{tt|피오네, 사랑에 울고 친구에 웃고|Phione, Crying at Love and Laughing at Friends}}
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'''A Breed Stampede!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンと仲良くなる方法！？''' ''A Way to Befriend Pokémon!?'') is the 106th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 572nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 11, 2008 and aired in the United States on May 16, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After hearing that her rivals Kenny and Nando have scored new Contest victories, Dawn is eager to train her newly-evolved Piloswine for their next competition. But Piloswine refuses to follow her commands and only shows an interest in eating Poffins! When the Poffin supply runs out, Piloswine charges and tries to put Ash's Grotle and Gliscor on ice. Luckily, Gliscor's new move, Fire Fang, counters Piloswine's icy blasts, and Brock's Happiny stops Piloswine in its tracks. Maybe a friendly Pokémon battle is what Piloswine needs, but it's not even interested in battling Grotle. It hits Grotle with Ancient Power, then abandons the fight when it smells food—Team Rocket's food!

Team Rocket is sitting down to a picnic when Piloswine runs up, freezes them in ice, and eats their cake. While Dawn wonders what to do with Piloswine, Team Rocket hatches a plan to take revenge for their lost lunch. They create a Pokémon Friendship School where Trainers can bond with their Pokémon; sure enough, Dawn sees their poster and decides this may help her befriend Piloswine. In fact, Ash and Brock decide to take Grotle and Croagunk to give the school a try, too! The first activity is an obstacle course, and everyone does great... except for Piloswine. Next, our heroes call out all their Pokémon for a brisk round of calisthenics, which also fails to interest Piloswine.

Finally, all the Pokémon are instructed to stand in a circle: all the better for Team Rocket to scoop them up in a cage! With their cover blown, Team Rocket hops in their balloon and tries to take off with the cage, but Piloswine forces a crash landing. Team Rocket's Pokémon attack, but that only triggers Piloswine's Evolution into Mamoswine! Mamoswine easily bursts free of the cage and blasts Team Rocket into the sky, but then it turns on Dawn and her friends. All Dawn can do is recall it to its Poké Ball and hope she can somehow find a way to befriend her out-of-control Pokémon. As for Ash, Byron the Canalave Gym Leader is back in town, which means the next Gym Challenge is coming right up!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are still waiting at the [[Canalave City]] [[Pokémon Center]] for the [[Byron|local Gym Leader]] to return, and {{an|Dawn}} watches the latest news on [[Pokémon Contest]]s on [[television]], where it is reported that {{si|Kenny}} has won his third [[Ribbon]] while [[Nando]] has won his fourth. Dawn then hears that the next Pokémon Contest is due to take place in [[Chocovine Town]]. Dawn decides to enter and use {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} for the competition. Ash and his Pokémon decide to train for the upcoming Gym battle to pass the time and Dawn chooses to train with them, eager to get Piloswine ready for its first stage appearance.

Ash is training on the battlefield for his sixth [[Badge]], but as Dawn calls out Piloswine, it [[Obedience|refuses to obey her commands]], though she dismisses this in the beginning due to Piloswine having only recently evolved. She commands her Piloswine to use {{m|Take Down}}, though instead it uses {{m|Dig}} to hide underground. {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} volunteers to retrieve Piloswine, however this turns out to be the wrong move and as a result it charges Piplup for touching its fur. Nevertheless, this manages to get Piloswine above ground. Brock suggests that it might just be hungry. Therefore, Dawn gives it [[Poffin]]s which certainly gets it moving when she throws it some. But after she stops giving Piloswine Poffins, it makes its dislike for her known as it charges directly at her, whilst knocking Piplup out of the way. Dawn and Ash begin running, as Piloswine charges and even starts attacking them with {{m|Ice Shard}}. {{AP|Gliscor}} volunteers to help stop Piloswine, but Ash instead commands {{AP|Grotle}} to help. Grotle stands its ground while being half-frozen with Ice Shard. Ash then commands Gliscor to use {{m|Screech}}. Unfortunately the attack doesn't stop Piloswine and Gliscor manages to get partially frozen, and Gliscor starts to tear up as usual when suddenly Gliscor's mouth starts to fill with fire which quickly melts the ice. The group realizes that Gliscor has just learned {{m|Fire Fang}}, and Gliscor uses its new move to free Grotle while Piloswine is now charging at Dawn and Ash again. Piplup is once again catapulted by the rampaging Piloswine and is saved by Gliscor. Then {{an|Brock}} calls out {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} to stop Piloswine dead in its tracks with her incredible strength, which she manages to do. Ash suggests that maybe a battle is what Piloswine needs to bring it into line.

As Piloswine and Grotle battle, Piloswine constantly refuses to listen to Dawn's commands and attacks on its own, revealing that it is able to use {{m|Ancient Power}}. Suddenly an aroma sweeps by Piloswine, causing it to rampage out of the battle to the scent. It is revealed that the scent is from {{TRT}}'s {{wp|sponge cake}}. As they are about to eat, they are hit with Piloswine's Ice Shard and blasted away. Just then the gang finally catch up with Piloswine as it munches on the cake and Dawn gets upset, as she realizes that she has completely lost control of one of her Pokémon.

Back at the Pokémon Center, Dawn sadly ponders over why she's having problems with Piloswine when she didn't have any with {{p|Swinub}}. Brock tells Dawn that when a Pokémon evolves, sometimes its personality will change along with its form. Dawn begins to wonder how it will be able to compete in the Chocovine Contest, but is comforted by Ash and Brock, reassuring her to be calm and that while it might take some time they would eventually [[Friendship|become buddies]]. Spying behind a window, Team Rocket realize that it was Dawn's Piloswine, and create another scheme to stage. Inside, [[Jessie]] and [[James]], dressed as "punks" become excited over a poster for Pokémon Friendship School, making sure to catch the group's attention. Dawn then realizes that the school can help her and Piloswine become closer.

They approach the school, to be confronted by Jessie in disguise. Jessie clamors about the exceptional friendship school. She leads the group into a tent filled with many obstacles. They each are told to choose one Pokémon to befriend. Ash chooses Grotle, Brock chooses {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, and Dawn chooses Piloswine. But as Ash and Brock are properly maneuvering through the obstacle, Dawn's Piloswine simply avoids them, and sometimes will not move unless given a Poffin by Dawn.

After they reach the outside of the tent, they are brought down a cliff to the ground on a lower level to begin their "Friends Forever Course." They are met by James barely in disguise, who tells Ash and his friends to release all their Pokémon. James then tells them to do "Comprehensive Calisthenics" to establish Pokémon synchronicity. He then raises flags and maneuvers them into various postures. He then asks the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and their Pokémon to move into the two circles, Trainers in the white circle, and Pokémon in the red circle, directly to the right. Piloswine has to be pushed by Piplup as it still refuses to move. James then continues and forms a ball form. As everyone crouches down to do the same, {{MTR}} and Jessie (watching nearby atop the cliff) activates a hole beneath the Trainer's circle (but unlike the usual holes, this one was very short and easy to climb out of). Then a part of the cliff opens with a cage appearing and trapping the Pokémon. Team Rocket then recite their usual {{motto}}. Their balloon then rises, lifting the cage with the help of twin motors. Ash and his friends then command their Pokémon to attack the cage bars, without success. But the electric charge of {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}'s {{m|Discharge}} jolts Piloswine, who begins to panic and shakes the cage about, lowering the balloon and eventually crashing it. Jessie and James then call out {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} (who again begins chewing on James's head) to attack the Pokémon within the cage. But after a direct hit from Yanmega's {{m|Silver Wind}}, Piloswine begins to evolve! Piloswine evolves into a much larger Pokémon which easily breaks the cage. Brock tells Dawn her Piloswine has evolved into a {{p|Mamoswine}} and Dawn looks it up in her [[Pokédex]]. Jessie and James begin directing their attacks at Mamoswine, who uses Ice Shard to freeze them, and blasts them away again with Take Down. Even though Team Rocket are gone, Mamoswine is still angry and begins charging at Dawn and the group. Piplup, now with a score to settle, attempts to stop Mamoswine, however its attacks only enrage the Twin Tusk Pokémon further. Dawn doesn't have a clue about what to do, and Brock tells Dawn to return Mamoswine to its {{i|Poké Ball}}, which she manages to do in time. Knowing she can't enter Mamoswine in the Chocovine Town Contest now, Dawn ponders if she will ever be able to control Mamoswine, but is reassured by Ash and Brock that things will get better, she just has to take it slowly.

Back at the Pokémon Center, [[Nurse Joy]] gives the gang some good news as she tells Ash that Byron has finally returned to the [[Canalave Gym]]. Ash is now very excited, as he gets ready to battle for his sixth [[Gym]] [[Badge]].

==Major events==
* {{an|Dawn}} learns that a [[Pokémon Contest]] is scheduled to be held in [[Chocovine Town]].
* {{si|Kenny}} is revealed to have earned the {{to|Gerbera}} [[Ribbon]], his third overall.
* [[Nando]] is revealed to have earned the {{to|Beach Rose}} Ribbon, his fourth overall.
* [[Dawn's Piloswine]] learns {{m|Ancient Power}} and starts [[Obedience|disobeying]] its Trainer.
* [[Ash's Gliscor]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Screech}} and learns {{m|Fire Fang}}.
* [[Ash's Grotle]] begins to utilize the lessons that [[DP100|were taught to it]] by [[Paul's Torterra]].
* Dawn's Piloswine [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}}, but remains disobedient.
* {{Ash}} learns that the [[Canalave Gym]] [[Byron|Leader]] has returned.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Mamoswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Mamoswine}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{si|Kenny}} (on television)
* [[Nando]] (on television)
* [[Marian]] (on television)
* [[Nurse Joy]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}}; poster)
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{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|Piloswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piloswine}}; evolves)
* {{p|Mamoswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Mamoswine}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}}; poster)
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Prinplup}} ({{OP|Kenny|Prinplup}}; on television)
* {{p|Kricketune}} ({{OP|Nando|Kricketune}}; on television)

==Trivia==
* This is the first time {{AP|Grotle}} has successfully {{pkmn|battle}}d since evolving.
* [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] is used as background music.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Sableye}}
* {{TRT}}'s first disguises are slightly different versions of the ones they use in ''[[EP045|The Song Of Jigglypuff]]''.
* This is one of the few episodes in which more than one main character's Pokémon learns new moves. This also happened in ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born!]]'' and ''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]''.
* [[BW022|A future episode]] shares a similar English title to this one.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.

===Errors===
[[File:DP106_Error_Ash.png|thumb|200px|right|[[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]'s mouth from the previous frame staying visible after his body moved away]]
* In the final shot, when Ash is happy to hear that Byron has returned to the Gym, his open mouth from the previous frame stays visible after his body moves away. As a result there is an extra mouth visible between his and Pikachu's faces.
* In one scene, [[Dawn's Pachirisu]] accidentally shocks {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}}, despite Piloswine's {{t|Ground|immunity}} to {{t|Electric}} attacks.
* [[Ash's Gliscor]] is half the average size of its species in this episode.

===Dub edits===
* In the Japanese version, it shows Piloswine running between the two bars, with the camera moving. In the dub, it only shows it rushing through the first part, with the camera staying stationary, then Dawn saying, "Well, that's one way to do it..."

== In other languages ==
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'''Sleepless In Pre-Battle!''' (Japanese: '''クレセリアＶＳダークライ！''' ''Cresselia VS Darkrai!'') is the 104th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 570th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 4, 2008 as part of a one-hour special with [[DP105]], in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2009 and in the United States on May 2, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash arrives at the Canalave Gym, only to hear bad news: the Gym Leader is away on Iron Island, and the locals are all sleep-deprived due to horrible nightmares! Officer Jenny blames the Darkrai that visits Canalave City once a year; a Cresselia from Full Moon Island always drives Darkrai away, but Darkrai is early this year and Cresselia is nowhere to be found. Officer Jenny bought a Lunar Wing charm to ward off bad dreams, but it's not working. When Brock inspects it, he realizes it's just a fake made from a lacquered Pidgey feather! An investigation leads Ash and the gang to Team Rocket, who are using a nightmare-generating machine to create a market for their fake Lunar Wing charms.

Pikachu and Ash knock out Team Rocket in no time, and everyone looks forward to a good night's sleep. But that night, the nightmares return! Concerned that Darkrai may be in town after all, Jenny takes our heroes to Full Moon Island in search of Cresselia. Dawn's Swinub tracks Cresselia's scent to a cliff known as Cresselia's shrine. Sure enough, Cresselia appears, but Team Rocket's Magikarp sub pops out of hiding and snags everyone in a net. Swinub tries to fight Team Rocket to save everyone, but it's no good until it evolves into a mighty Piloswine and smashes the sub with a single hit!

As soon as Cresselia is freed, Officer Jenny asks it to help protect the people of Canalave. Cresselia flies to the city and calls Darkrai out of hiding. Darkrai is lurking near the ruins of Team Rocket's nightmare machine, almost as if it was the machine's signal that lured Darkrai to town. Cresselia challenges Darkrai, and Darkrai wisely decides to retreat. Its work done, Cresselia disappears as well. At last, everyone can enjoy a peaceful night of sleep. Ash will surely need that rest so he can start training for his Canalave Gym challenge!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} go to [[Canalave Gym]], only to hear the Gym referee screaming. He steps outside completely exhausted, telling the group that everyone has been having nightmares. As Ash asks for a Gym battle, the referee informs him that the [[Byron|Gym Leader]] is out training on [[Iron Island]] and won’t be back for a couple of days. {{an|Dawn}} decides that some shopping will cheer up the disappointed Ash, however, they find the most popular shopping area on the island is deserted. {{an|Brock}} sees a police station, and goes to make a move on a very tired [[Officer Jenny]].

At the police station, Jenny cannot stay awake. She informs them that all the people in the town are having nightmares, and that the cause of the nightmares seems to be the Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}. Jenny admits the nightmares an annual occurrence, however {{p|Cresselia}} always helps [[Canalave City]] overcome its sleeplessness. She pulls out a [[Lunar Wing]], telling them that even though she paid good money for it, it doesn't seem to be working. Brock examines it with a magnifying glass and finds out it's just a lacquered {{p|Pidgey}} feather. Jenny runs out in a rage, determined to arrest the counterfeiters – none other than {{TRT}}. Over at the Lunar Wing stall, {{MTR}} and [[Jessie]] retreat inside their tent as they prepare more fake Lunar Wings and their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Nightmare Machine]], which they have built to scam people into buying their Lunar Wings. However Jenny hears them admit the forgeries and moves in to arrest them. Team Rocket remove their [[Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]] and recite their {{motto}}. {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} and sends them blasting off, destroying the machine.

Officer Jenny is immensely grateful, so she prepares dinner for the group and has them stay over at the police station. Later that night, the group awaken to the same nightmare, and find out that the real Darkrai is nearby, and that they must summon Cresselia to stop it. The group and Jenny set off for [[Fullmoon Island]], with Team Rocket following closely in their Magikarp submarine. They plan to catch Cresselia and Pikachu as an added bonus.

On the island, the group discovers a real Lunar Wing, and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} picks up a scent. However, this is only the scent of a {{p|Psyduck}}, so Dawn brings out her {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}. Swinub tracks down the shrine which Cresselia is supposed to appear at, and sure enough, Cresselia appears in a flash of light. Meanwhile, Team Rocket launches a missile from their sub and trap Cresselia in a net. They extend legs on the sub, then move up to the cliff where the shrine is and trap everyone but Swinub, who uses {{m|Take Down}}, but gets knocked back every time. Pikachu attempts to use Thunderbolt, but only succeeds in shocking Ash. Swinub continues to get knocked back, but [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} out of sheer determination. Using Take Down, Piloswine destroys the sub, sending Team Rocket blasting off.

The group frees Cresselia, who flies over to Canalave to battle Darkrai, who was originally drawn to the electromagnetic pulses from the Rocket trio's Nightmare Machine. Cresselia’s bright light leads Darkrai to retreat, before returning to the night sky in a flash of light. With Darkrai gone, everyone can get a good night's sleep before Ash starts training for his upcoming Gym battle.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} arrives at the [[Canalave Gym]], only to find out that the [[Byron|local Gym Leader]] is away training on [[Iron Island]].
* {{an|Dawn}}'s {{p|Swinub}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Dawn's Piloswine]]

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Cresselia}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Battle judge|Gym referee]]

===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|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}}; evolves)
* {{p|Piloswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piloswine}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Cresselia}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Flygon}}
* This is the season finale of [[S11|Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension]].
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' (fittingly) are used as background music.
* This episode aired April 17, 2009 in the UK, nearly two weeks before the US airdate.
* {{an|Dawn}} displays the [[Lunar Wing]] that she bought in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', marking the first reference to the events of that {{pkmn|movie}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} and thus making it at least partially [[canon]]. {{Ash}}'s nightmare is also very similar to the one he had in the same movie.
** Despite having the aforementioned Lunar Wing, Dawn still suffers nightmares when {{p|Darkrai}} arrives. It could imply that her Lunar Wing is not authentic, or that it has to be worn to be effective.
* This episode aired in the same week that ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', in which Dawn captures {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}, aired in the U.S. The same thing happened with [[Ash's Gliscor]].
* The dub title for this episode parodies the successful romantic comedy thriller film ''{{wp|Sleepless in Seattle}}''.
* This is the second time a main character's Pokémon evolves in the same episode a [[Legendary Pokémon]] has appeared in. The first time was in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', in which an {{p|Entei}} appeared and {{an|Brock}}'s {{p|Pineco}} evolved into {{TP|Brock|Forretress}}.
** Coincidentally, a Swinub and Piloswine were also in that episode.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Sleepless in Pre-Battle! motto|variation}} of their motto.
* When Darkrai and Cresselia face off, one of the shots exactly matches the battle view from the games, albeit mirrored. This shot is displayed as [[:File:DP104.png|the episode screenshot]] above.

===Errors===
[[File:DP104 error.png|thumb|200px|right|{{an|Dawn}}'s {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} as a Mamoswine]]
* {{p|Mamoswine}} was added in the place of Swinub in the [[High Touch!|opening]] instead of Piloswine.
* When Darkrai leaves, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s voice can be heard, but his mouth isn't moving.

===Dub edits===
* [[Jessie]] [[breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] in this episode.

==In other languages==
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2020-01-23T13:45:25Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ I'm removing this - during the dream it's implied they cannot make out the figure. It's shown almost unrecognisably dark (a common trope). And when they finally see him, Ash says "So Darkrai really did come!" not "So *that's* Darkrai!"

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'''Sleepless In Pre-Battle!''' (Japanese: '''クレセリアＶＳダークライ！''' ''Cresselia VS Darkrai!'') is the 104th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 570th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 4, 2008 as part of a one-hour special with [[DP105]], in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2009 and in the United States on May 2, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash arrives at the Canalave Gym, only to hear bad news: the Gym Leader is away on Iron Island, and the locals are all sleep-deprived due to horrible nightmares! Officer Jenny blames the Darkrai that visits Canalave City once a year; a Cresselia from Full Moon Island always drives Darkrai away, but Darkrai is early this year and Cresselia is nowhere to be found. Officer Jenny bought a Lunar Wing charm to ward off bad dreams, but it's not working. When Brock inspects it, he realizes it's just a fake made from a lacquered Pidgey feather! An investigation leads Ash and the gang to Team Rocket, who are using a nightmare-generating machine to create a market for their fake Lunar Wing charms.

Pikachu and Ash knock out Team Rocket in no time, and everyone looks forward to a good night's sleep. But that night, the nightmares return! Concerned that Darkrai may be in town after all, Jenny takes our heroes to Full Moon Island in search of Cresselia. Dawn's Swinub tracks Cresselia's scent to a cliff known as Cresselia's shrine. Sure enough, Cresselia appears, but Team Rocket's Magikarp sub pops out of hiding and snags everyone in a net. Swinub tries to fight Team Rocket to save everyone, but it's no good until it evolves into a mighty Piloswine and smashes the sub with a single hit!

As soon as Cresselia is freed, Officer Jenny asks it to help protect the people of Canalave. Cresselia flies to the city and calls Darkrai out of hiding. Darkrai is lurking near the ruins of Team Rocket's nightmare machine, almost as if it was the machine's signal that lured Darkrai to town. Cresselia challenges Darkrai, and Darkrai wisely decides to retreat. Its work done, Cresselia disappears as well. At last, everyone can enjoy a peaceful night of sleep. Ash will surely need that rest so he can start training for his Canalave Gym challenge!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} go to [[Canalave Gym]], only to hear the Gym referee screaming. He steps outside completely exhausted, telling the group that everyone has been having nightmares. As Ash asks for a Gym battle, the referee informs him that the [[Byron|Gym Leader]] is out training on [[Iron Island]] and won’t be back for a couple of days. {{an|Dawn}} decides that some shopping will cheer up the disappointed Ash, however, they find the most popular shopping area on the island is deserted. {{an|Brock}} sees a police station, and goes to make a move on a very tired [[Officer Jenny]].

At the police station, Jenny cannot stay awake. She informs them that all the people in the town are having nightmares, and that the cause of the nightmares seems to be the Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}. Jenny admits the nightmares an annual occurrence, however {{p|Cresselia}} always helps [[Canalave City]] overcome its sleeplessness. She pulls out a [[Lunar Wing]], telling them that even though she paid good money for it, it doesn't seem to be working. Brock examines it with a magnifying glass and finds out it's just a lacquered {{p|Pidgey}} feather. Jenny runs out in a rage, determined to arrest the counterfeiters – none other than {{TRT}}. Over at the Lunar Wing stall, {{MTR}} and [[Jessie]] retreat inside their tent as they prepare more fake Lunar Wings and their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Nightmare Machine]], which they have built to scam people into buying their Lunar Wings. However Jenny hears them admit the forgeries and moves in to arrest them. Team Rocket remove their [[Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]] and recite their {{motto}}. {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} and sends them blasting off, destroying the machine.

Officer Jenny is immensely grateful, so she prepares dinner for the group and has them stay over at the police station. Later that night, the group awaken to the same nightmare, and find out that the real Darkrai is nearby, and that they must summon Cresselia to stop it. The group and Jenny set off for [[Fullmoon Island]], with Team Rocket following closely in their Magikarp submarine. They plan to catch Cresselia and Pikachu as an added bonus.

On the island, the group discovers a real Lunar Wing, and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} picks up a scent. However, this is only the scent of a {{p|Psyduck}}, so Dawn brings out her {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}. Swinub tracks down the shrine which Cresselia is supposed to appear at, and sure enough, Cresselia appears in a flash of light. Meanwhile, Team Rocket launches a missile from their sub and trap Cresselia in a net. They extend legs on the sub, then move up to the cliff where the shrine is and trap everyone but Swinub, who uses {{m|Take Down}}, but gets knocked back every time. Pikachu attempts to use Thunderbolt, but only succeeds in shocking Ash. Swinub continues to get knocked back, but [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} out of sheer determination. Using Take Down, Piloswine destroys the sub, sending Team Rocket blasting off.

The group frees Cresselia, who flies over to Canalave to battle Darkrai, who was originally drawn to the electromagnetic pulses from the Rocket trio's Nightmare Machine. Cresselia’s bright light leads Darkrai to retreat, before returning to the night sky in a flash of light. With Darkrai gone, everyone can get a good night's sleep before Ash starts training for his upcoming Gym battle.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} arrives at the [[Canalave Gym]], only to find out that the [[Byron|local Gym Leader]] is away training on [[Iron Island]].
* {{an|Dawn}}'s {{p|Swinub}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Dawn's Piloswine]]

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Cresselia}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Battle judge|Gym referee]]

===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|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}}; evolves)
* {{p|Piloswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piloswine}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Cresselia}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Flygon}}
* This is the season finale of [[S11|Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension]].
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' (fittingly) are used as background music.
* This episode aired April 17, 2009 in the UK, nearly two weeks before the US airdate.
* {{an|Dawn}} displays the [[Lunar Wing]] that she bought in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', marking the first reference to the events of that {{pkmn|movie}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} and thus making it at least partially [[canon]]. {{Ash}}'s nightmare is also very similar to the one he had in the same movie.
** Despite having the aforementioned Lunar Wing, Dawn still suffers nightmares when {{p|Darkrai}} arrives. It could imply that her Lunar Wing is not authentic.
* This episode aired in the same week that ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', in which Dawn captures {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}, aired in the U.S. The same thing happened with [[Ash's Gliscor]].
* The dub title for this episode parodies the successful romantic comedy thriller film ''{{wp|Sleepless in Seattle}}''.
* This is the second time a main character's Pokémon evolves in the same episode a [[Legendary Pokémon]] has appeared in. The first time was in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', in which an {{p|Entei}} appeared and {{an|Brock}}'s {{p|Pineco}} evolved into {{TP|Brock|Forretress}}.
** Coincidentally, a Swinub and Piloswine were also in that episode.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Sleepless in Pre-Battle! motto|variation}} of their motto.
* When Darkrai and Cresselia face off, one of the shots exactly matches the battle view from the games, albeit mirrored. This shot is displayed as [[:File:DP104.png|the episode screenshot]] above.

===Errors===
[[File:DP104 error.png|thumb|200px|right|{{an|Dawn}}'s {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} as a Mamoswine]]
* {{p|Mamoswine}} was added in the place of Swinub in the [[High Touch!|opening]] instead of Piloswine.
* When Darkrai leaves, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s voice can be heard, but his mouth isn't moving.

===Dub edits===
* [[Jessie]] [[breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] in this episode.

==In other languages==
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DP104

2020-01-23T13:36:38Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ Explanation of the episode screenshot

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'''Sleepless In Pre-Battle!''' (Japanese: '''クレセリアＶＳダークライ！''' ''Cresselia VS Darkrai!'') is the 104th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 570th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 4, 2008 as part of a one-hour special with [[DP105]], in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2009 and in the United States on May 2, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash arrives at the Canalave Gym, only to hear bad news: the Gym Leader is away on Iron Island, and the locals are all sleep-deprived due to horrible nightmares! Officer Jenny blames the Darkrai that visits Canalave City once a year; a Cresselia from Full Moon Island always drives Darkrai away, but Darkrai is early this year and Cresselia is nowhere to be found. Officer Jenny bought a Lunar Wing charm to ward off bad dreams, but it's not working. When Brock inspects it, he realizes it's just a fake made from a lacquered Pidgey feather! An investigation leads Ash and the gang to Team Rocket, who are using a nightmare-generating machine to create a market for their fake Lunar Wing charms.

Pikachu and Ash knock out Team Rocket in no time, and everyone looks forward to a good night's sleep. But that night, the nightmares return! Concerned that Darkrai may be in town after all, Jenny takes our heroes to Full Moon Island in search of Cresselia. Dawn's Swinub tracks Cresselia's scent to a cliff known as Cresselia's shrine. Sure enough, Cresselia appears, but Team Rocket's Magikarp sub pops out of hiding and snags everyone in a net. Swinub tries to fight Team Rocket to save everyone, but it's no good until it evolves into a mighty Piloswine and smashes the sub with a single hit!

As soon as Cresselia is freed, Officer Jenny asks it to help protect the people of Canalave. Cresselia flies to the city and calls Darkrai out of hiding. Darkrai is lurking near the ruins of Team Rocket's nightmare machine, almost as if it was the machine's signal that lured Darkrai to town. Cresselia challenges Darkrai, and Darkrai wisely decides to retreat. Its work done, Cresselia disappears as well. At last, everyone can enjoy a peaceful night of sleep. Ash will surely need that rest so he can start training for his Canalave Gym challenge!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} go to [[Canalave Gym]], only to hear the Gym referee screaming. He steps outside completely exhausted, telling the group that everyone has been having nightmares. As Ash asks for a Gym battle, the referee informs him that the [[Byron|Gym Leader]] is out training on [[Iron Island]] and won’t be back for a couple of days. {{an|Dawn}} decides that some shopping will cheer up the disappointed Ash, however, they find the most popular shopping area on the island is deserted. {{an|Brock}} sees a police station, and goes to make a move on a very tired [[Officer Jenny]].

At the police station, Jenny cannot stay awake. She informs them that all the people in the town are having nightmares, and that the cause of the nightmares seems to be the Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}. Jenny admits the nightmares an annual occurrence, however {{p|Cresselia}} always helps [[Canalave City]] overcome its sleeplessness. She pulls out a [[Lunar Wing]], telling them that even though she paid good money for it, it doesn't seem to be working. Brock examines it with a magnifying glass and finds out it's just a lacquered {{p|Pidgey}} feather. Jenny runs out in a rage, determined to arrest the counterfeiters – none other than {{TRT}}. Over at the Lunar Wing stall, {{MTR}} and [[Jessie]] retreat inside their tent as they prepare more fake Lunar Wings and their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Nightmare Machine]], which they have built to scam people into buying their Lunar Wings. However Jenny hears them admit the forgeries and moves in to arrest them. Team Rocket remove their [[Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]] and recite their {{motto}}. {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} and sends them blasting off, destroying the machine.

Officer Jenny is immensely grateful, so she prepares dinner for the group and has them stay over at the police station. Later that night, the group awaken to the same nightmare, and find out that the real Darkrai is nearby, and that they must summon Cresselia to stop it. The group and Jenny set off for [[Fullmoon Island]], with Team Rocket following closely in their Magikarp submarine. They plan to catch Cresselia and Pikachu as an added bonus.

On the island, the group discovers a real Lunar Wing, and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} picks up a scent. However, this is only the scent of a {{p|Psyduck}}, so Dawn brings out her {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}. Swinub tracks down the shrine which Cresselia is supposed to appear at, and sure enough, Cresselia appears in a flash of light. Meanwhile, Team Rocket launches a missile from their sub and trap Cresselia in a net. They extend legs on the sub, then move up to the cliff where the shrine is and trap everyone but Swinub, who uses {{m|Take Down}}, but gets knocked back every time. Pikachu attempts to use Thunderbolt, but only succeeds in shocking Ash. Swinub continues to get knocked back, but [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} out of sheer determination. Using Take Down, Piloswine destroys the sub, sending Team Rocket blasting off.

The group frees Cresselia, who flies over to Canalave to battle Darkrai, who was originally drawn to the electromagnetic pulses from the Rocket trio's Nightmare Machine. Cresselia’s bright light leads Darkrai to retreat, before returning to the night sky in a flash of light. With Darkrai gone, everyone can get a good night's sleep before Ash starts training for his upcoming Gym battle.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} arrives at the [[Canalave Gym]], only to find out that the [[Byron|local Gym Leader]] is away training on [[Iron Island]].
* {{an|Dawn}}'s {{p|Swinub}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Dawn's Piloswine]]

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Cresselia}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Battle judge|Gym referee]]

===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|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}}; evolves)
* {{p|Piloswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piloswine}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Cresselia}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Flygon}}
* This is the season finale of [[S11|Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension]].
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' (fittingly) are used as background music.
* This episode aired April 17, 2009 in the UK, nearly two weeks before the US airdate.
* {{an|Dawn}} displays the [[Lunar Wing]] that she bought in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', marking the first reference to the events of that {{pkmn|movie}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} and thus making it at least partially [[canon]]. {{Ash}}'s nightmare is also very similar to the one he had in the same movie.
** Despite having the aforementioned Lunar Wing, Dawn still suffers nightmares when {{p|Darkrai}} arrives. It could imply that her Lunar Wing is not authentic.
*** Also, in this episode, no one knows what Darkrai is, despite some having spoken to it in ''The Rise of Darkrai''. This is particularly shown when Ash refers to Darkrai as "a creepy Pokémon", and exclaims "so ''that's'' Darkrai!" when first seeing him.
**** However, this is fixed in the English dub, when Ash instead says, "Hey, it's Darkrai! So it was Darkrai after all!" This demonstrates that he did indeed recognize it.
* This episode aired in the same week that ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', in which Dawn captures {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}, aired in the U.S. The same thing happened with [[Ash's Gliscor]].
* The dub title for this episode parodies the successful romantic comedy thriller film ''{{wp|Sleepless in Seattle}}''.
* This is the second time a main character's Pokémon evolves in the same episode a [[Legendary Pokémon]] has appeared in. The first time was in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', in which an {{p|Entei}} appeared and {{an|Brock}}'s {{p|Pineco}} evolved into {{TP|Brock|Forretress}}.
** Coincidentally, a Swinub and Piloswine were also in that episode.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Sleepless in Pre-Battle! motto|variation}} of their motto.
* When Darkrai and Cresselia face off, one of the shots exactly matches the battle view from the games, albeit mirrored. This shot is displayed as [[:File:DP104.png|the episode screenshot]] above.

===Errors===
[[File:DP104 error.png|thumb|200px|right|{{an|Dawn}}'s {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} as a Mamoswine]]
* {{p|Mamoswine}} was added in the place of Swinub in the [[High Touch!|opening]] instead of Piloswine.
* When Darkrai leaves, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s voice can be heard, but his mouth isn't moving.

===Dub edits===
* [[Jessie]] [[breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] in this episode.

==In other languages==
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DP104

2020-01-23T13:29:56Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ This only happened in the dub

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'''Sleepless In Pre-Battle!''' (Japanese: '''クレセリアＶＳダークライ！''' ''Cresselia VS Darkrai!'') is the 104th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 570th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 4, 2008 as part of a one-hour special with [[DP105]], in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2009 and in the United States on May 2, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash arrives at the Canalave Gym, only to hear bad news: the Gym Leader is away on Iron Island, and the locals are all sleep-deprived due to horrible nightmares! Officer Jenny blames the Darkrai that visits Canalave City once a year; a Cresselia from Full Moon Island always drives Darkrai away, but Darkrai is early this year and Cresselia is nowhere to be found. Officer Jenny bought a Lunar Wing charm to ward off bad dreams, but it's not working. When Brock inspects it, he realizes it's just a fake made from a lacquered Pidgey feather! An investigation leads Ash and the gang to Team Rocket, who are using a nightmare-generating machine to create a market for their fake Lunar Wing charms.

Pikachu and Ash knock out Team Rocket in no time, and everyone looks forward to a good night's sleep. But that night, the nightmares return! Concerned that Darkrai may be in town after all, Jenny takes our heroes to Full Moon Island in search of Cresselia. Dawn's Swinub tracks Cresselia's scent to a cliff known as Cresselia's shrine. Sure enough, Cresselia appears, but Team Rocket's Magikarp sub pops out of hiding and snags everyone in a net. Swinub tries to fight Team Rocket to save everyone, but it's no good until it evolves into a mighty Piloswine and smashes the sub with a single hit!

As soon as Cresselia is freed, Officer Jenny asks it to help protect the people of Canalave. Cresselia flies to the city and calls Darkrai out of hiding. Darkrai is lurking near the ruins of Team Rocket's nightmare machine, almost as if it was the machine's signal that lured Darkrai to town. Cresselia challenges Darkrai, and Darkrai wisely decides to retreat. Its work done, Cresselia disappears as well. At last, everyone can enjoy a peaceful night of sleep. Ash will surely need that rest so he can start training for his Canalave Gym challenge!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} go to [[Canalave Gym]], only to hear the Gym referee screaming. He steps outside completely exhausted, telling the group that everyone has been having nightmares. As Ash asks for a Gym battle, the referee informs him that the [[Byron|Gym Leader]] is out training on [[Iron Island]] and won’t be back for a couple of days. {{an|Dawn}} decides that some shopping will cheer up the disappointed Ash, however, they find the most popular shopping area on the island is deserted. {{an|Brock}} sees a police station, and goes to make a move on a very tired [[Officer Jenny]].

At the police station, Jenny cannot stay awake. She informs them that all the people in the town are having nightmares, and that the cause of the nightmares seems to be the Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}. Jenny admits the nightmares an annual occurrence, however {{p|Cresselia}} always helps [[Canalave City]] overcome its sleeplessness. She pulls out a [[Lunar Wing]], telling them that even though she paid good money for it, it doesn't seem to be working. Brock examines it with a magnifying glass and finds out it's just a lacquered {{p|Pidgey}} feather. Jenny runs out in a rage, determined to arrest the counterfeiters – none other than {{TRT}}. Over at the Lunar Wing stall, {{MTR}} and [[Jessie]] retreat inside their tent as they prepare more fake Lunar Wings and their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Nightmare Machine]], which they have built to scam people into buying their Lunar Wings. However Jenny hears them admit the forgeries and moves in to arrest them. Team Rocket remove their [[Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]] and recite their {{motto}}. {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} and sends them blasting off, destroying the machine.

Officer Jenny is immensely grateful, so she prepares dinner for the group and has them stay over at the police station. Later that night, the group awaken to the same nightmare, and find out that the real Darkrai is nearby, and that they must summon Cresselia to stop it. The group and Jenny set off for [[Fullmoon Island]], with Team Rocket following closely in their Magikarp submarine. They plan to catch Cresselia and Pikachu as an added bonus.

On the island, the group discovers a real Lunar Wing, and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} picks up a scent. However, this is only the scent of a {{p|Psyduck}}, so Dawn brings out her {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}. Swinub tracks down the shrine which Cresselia is supposed to appear at, and sure enough, Cresselia appears in a flash of light. Meanwhile, Team Rocket launches a missile from their sub and trap Cresselia in a net. They extend legs on the sub, then move up to the cliff where the shrine is and trap everyone but Swinub, who uses {{m|Take Down}}, but gets knocked back every time. Pikachu attempts to use Thunderbolt, but only succeeds in shocking Ash. Swinub continues to get knocked back, but [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} out of sheer determination. Using Take Down, Piloswine destroys the sub, sending Team Rocket blasting off.

The group frees Cresselia, who flies over to Canalave to battle Darkrai, who was originally drawn to the electromagnetic pulses from the Rocket trio's Nightmare Machine. Cresselia’s bright light leads Darkrai to retreat, before returning to the night sky in a flash of light. With Darkrai gone, everyone can get a good night's sleep before Ash starts training for his upcoming Gym battle.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} arrives at the [[Canalave Gym]], only to find out that the [[Byron|local Gym Leader]] is away training on [[Iron Island]].
* {{an|Dawn}}'s {{p|Swinub}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Dawn's Piloswine]]

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Cresselia}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Battle judge|Gym referee]]

===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|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}}; evolves)
* {{p|Piloswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piloswine}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Cresselia}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Flygon}}
* This is the season finale of [[S11|Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension]].
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' (fittingly) are used as background music.
* This episode aired April 17, 2009 in the UK, nearly two weeks before the US airdate.
* {{an|Dawn}} displays the [[Lunar Wing]] that she bought in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', marking the first reference to the events of that {{pkmn|movie}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} and thus making it at least partially [[canon]]. {{Ash}}'s nightmare is also very similar to the one he had in the same movie.
** Despite having the aforementioned Lunar Wing, Dawn still suffers nightmares when {{p|Darkrai}} arrives. It could imply that her Lunar Wing is not authentic.
*** Also, in this episode, no one knows what Darkrai is, despite some having spoken to it in ''The Rise of Darkrai''. This is particularly shown when Ash refers to Darkrai as "a creepy Pokémon", and exclaims "so ''that's'' Darkrai!" when first seeing him.
**** However, this is fixed in the English dub, when Ash instead says, "Hey, it's Darkrai! So it was Darkrai after all!" This demonstrates that he did indeed recognize it.
* This episode aired in the same week that ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', in which Dawn captures {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}, aired in the U.S. The same thing happened with [[Ash's Gliscor]].
* The dub title for this episode parodies the successful romantic comedy thriller film ''{{wp|Sleepless in Seattle}}''.
* This is the second time a main character's Pokémon evolves in the same episode a [[Legendary Pokémon]] has appeared in. The first time was in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', in which an {{p|Entei}} appeared and {{an|Brock}}'s {{p|Pineco}} evolved into {{TP|Brock|Forretress}}.
** Coincidentally, a Swinub and Piloswine were also in that episode.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Sleepless in Pre-Battle! motto|variation}} of their motto.

===Errors===
[[File:DP104 error.png|thumb|200px|right|{{an|Dawn}}'s {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} as a Mamoswine]]
* {{p|Mamoswine}} was added in the place of Swinub in the [[High Touch!|opening]] instead of Piloswine.
* When Darkrai leaves, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s voice can be heard, but his mouth isn't moving.

===Dub edits===
* [[Jessie]] [[breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] in this episode.

==In other languages==
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|de={{tt|Ein legendäres Pokémon!|A legendary Pokémon!}}
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|es_la={{tt|¡Durmiendo Antes de la Batalla!|Sleeping Before the Battle!}}
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|ko={{tt|다크라이 VS 크레세리아|Darkari VS Cresselia}}
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DP104

2020-01-23T13:28:27Z

Dada: /* Plot */ Fix broken template call

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'''Sleepless In Pre-Battle!''' (Japanese: '''クレセリアＶＳダークライ！''' ''Cresselia VS Darkrai!'') is the 104th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 570th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on December 4, 2008 as part of a one-hour special with [[DP105]], in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2009 and in the United States on May 2, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash arrives at the Canalave Gym, only to hear bad news: the Gym Leader is away on Iron Island, and the locals are all sleep-deprived due to horrible nightmares! Officer Jenny blames the Darkrai that visits Canalave City once a year; a Cresselia from Full Moon Island always drives Darkrai away, but Darkrai is early this year and Cresselia is nowhere to be found. Officer Jenny bought a Lunar Wing charm to ward off bad dreams, but it's not working. When Brock inspects it, he realizes it's just a fake made from a lacquered Pidgey feather! An investigation leads Ash and the gang to Team Rocket, who are using a nightmare-generating machine to create a market for their fake Lunar Wing charms.

Pikachu and Ash knock out Team Rocket in no time, and everyone looks forward to a good night's sleep. But that night, the nightmares return! Concerned that Darkrai may be in town after all, Jenny takes our heroes to Full Moon Island in search of Cresselia. Dawn's Swinub tracks Cresselia's scent to a cliff known as Cresselia's shrine. Sure enough, Cresselia appears, but Team Rocket's Magikarp sub pops out of hiding and snags everyone in a net. Swinub tries to fight Team Rocket to save everyone, but it's no good until it evolves into a mighty Piloswine and smashes the sub with a single hit!

As soon as Cresselia is freed, Officer Jenny asks it to help protect the people of Canalave. Cresselia flies to the city and calls Darkrai out of hiding. Darkrai is lurking near the ruins of Team Rocket's nightmare machine, almost as if it was the machine's signal that lured Darkrai to town. Cresselia challenges Darkrai, and Darkrai wisely decides to retreat. Its work done, Cresselia disappears as well. At last, everyone can enjoy a peaceful night of sleep. Ash will surely need that rest so he can start training for his Canalave Gym challenge!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} go to [[Canalave Gym]], only to hear the Gym referee screaming. He steps outside completely exhausted, telling the group that everyone has been having nightmares. As Ash asks for a Gym battle, the referee informs him that the [[Byron|Gym Leader]] is out training on [[Iron Island]] and won’t be back for a couple of days. {{an|Dawn}} decides that some shopping will cheer up the disappointed Ash, however, they find the most popular shopping area on the island is deserted. {{an|Brock}} sees a police station, and goes to make a move on a very tired [[Officer Jenny]].

At the police station, Jenny cannot stay awake. She informs them that all the people in the town are having nightmares, and that the cause of the nightmares seems to be the Pokémon {{p|Darkrai}}. Jenny admits the nightmares an annual occurrence, however {{p|Cresselia}} always helps [[Canalave City]] overcome its sleeplessness. She pulls out a [[Lunar Wing]], telling them that even though she paid good money for it, it doesn't seem to be working. Brock examines it with a magnifying glass and finds out it's just a lacquered {{p|Pidgey}} feather. Jenny runs out in a rage, determined to arrest the counterfeiters – none other than {{TRT}}. Over at the Lunar Wing stall, {{MTR}} and [[Jessie]] retreat inside their tent as they prepare more fake Lunar Wings and their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Nightmare Machine]], which they have built to scam people into buying their Lunar Wings. However Jenny hears them admit the forgeries and moves in to arrest them. Team Rocket remove their [[Team Rocket's disguises|disguises]] and recite their {{motto}}. {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} and sends them blasting off, destroying the machine.

Officer Jenny is immensely grateful, so she prepares dinner for the group and has them stay over at the police station. Later that night, the group awaken to the same nightmare, and find out that the real Darkrai is nearby, and that they must summon Cresselia to stop it. The group and Jenny set off for [[Fullmoon Island]], with Team Rocket following closely in their Magikarp submarine. They plan to catch Cresselia and Pikachu as an added bonus.

On the island, the group discovers a real Lunar Wing, and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} picks up a scent. However, this is only the scent of a {{p|Psyduck}}, so Dawn brings out her {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}. Swinub tracks down the shrine which Cresselia is supposed to appear at, and sure enough, Cresselia appears in a flash of light. Meanwhile, Team Rocket launches a missile from their sub and trap Cresselia in a net. They extend legs on the sub, then move up to the cliff where the shrine is and trap everyone but Swinub, who uses {{m|Take Down}}, but gets knocked back every time. Pikachu attempts to use Thunderbolt, but only succeeds in shocking Ash. Swinub continues to get knocked back, but [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} out of sheer determination. Using Take Down, Piloswine destroys the sub, sending Team Rocket blasting off.

The group frees Cresselia, who flies over to Canalave to battle Darkrai, who was originally drawn to the electromagnetic pulses from the Rocket trio's Nightmare Machine. Cresselia’s bright light leads Darkrai to retreat, before returning to the night sky in a flash of light. With Darkrai gone, everyone can get a good night's sleep before Ash starts training for his upcoming Gym battle.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} arrives at the [[Canalave Gym]], only to find out that the [[Byron|local Gym Leader]] is away training on [[Iron Island]].
* {{an|Dawn}}'s {{p|Swinub}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Dawn's Piloswine]]

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Cresselia}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Battle judge|Gym referee]]

===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|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}}; evolves)
* {{p|Piloswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piloswine}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Cresselia}}
* {{p|Darkrai}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Flygon}}
* This is the season finale of [[S11|Pokémon DP: Battle Dimension]].
* Music from ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'', and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' (fittingly) are used as background music.
* This episode aired April 17, 2009 in the UK, nearly two weeks before the US airdate.
* {{an|Dawn}} displays the [[Lunar Wing]] that she bought in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', marking the first reference to the events of that {{pkmn|movie}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} and thus making it at least partially [[canon]]. {{Ash}}'s nightmare is also very similar to the one he had in the same movie.
** Despite having the aforementioned Lunar Wing, Dawn still suffers nightmares when {{p|Darkrai}} arrives. It could imply that her Lunar Wing is not authentic.
*** Also, in this episode, no one knows what Darkrai is, despite some having spoken to it in ''The Rise of Darkrai''. This is particularly shown when Ash refers to Darkrai as "a creepy Pokémon", and exclaims "so ''that's'' Darkrai!" when first seeing him.
**** However, this is fixed in the English dub, when Ash instead says, "Hey, it's Darkrai! So it was Darkrai after all!" This demonstrates that he did indeed recognize it.
* This episode aired in the same week that ''[[DP084|Hungry For the Good Life!]]'', in which Dawn captures {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}}, aired in the U.S. The same thing happened with [[Ash's Gliscor]].
* The dub title for this episode parodies the successful romantic comedy thriller film ''{{wp|Sleepless in Seattle}}''.
* This is the second time a main character's Pokémon evolves in the same episode a [[Legendary Pokémon]] has appeared in. The first time was in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', in which an {{p|Entei}} appeared and {{an|Brock}}'s {{p|Pineco}} evolved into {{TP|Brock|Forretress}}.
** Coincidentally, a Swinub and Piloswine were also in that episode.
* In this episode, {{TRT}} uses a {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Sleepless in Pre-Battle! motto|variation}} of their motto.
* [[Jessie]] [[breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] in this episode.

===Errors===
[[File:DP104 error.png|thumb|200px|right|{{an|Dawn}}'s {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine|Mamoswine}} as a Mamoswine]]
* {{p|Mamoswine}} was added in the place of Swinub in the [[High Touch!|opening]] instead of Piloswine.
* When Darkrai leaves, {{AP|Pikachu}}'s voice can be heard, but his mouth isn't moving.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|de={{tt|Ein legendäres Pokémon!|A legendary Pokémon!}}
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|ro={{tt|Insomnia de Dinaintea Luptei|The Insomnia before the Battle}}
|ru={{tt|Неспящие перед битвой|Sleepless before the battle}}
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DP103

2020-01-22T11:42:29Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ Note on Grotle

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'''Jumping Rocket Ship!''' (Japanese: '''混戦混乱ミオシティ！''' ''Chaotic Melee in {{tt|Mio|Canalave}} City!'') is the 103rd episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 569th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 20, 2008, in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2009 and in the United States on April 25, 2009.

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==Blurb==

Barry joins Ash and the gang as they take a blimp to Canalave City. As soon as they disembark, Team Rocket—disguised as photographers—offers to take a commemorative picture of everyone and their Pokémon. Even Barry, after some encouragement, reluctantly sends out his Empoleon. It turns out to be a Team Rocket trap, of course, but our heroes' Pokémon fight back and cause a huge explosion that sends all the Pokémon soaring out of sight. Meowth and Mime Jr. land next to Pikachu and Pachirisu, and Meowth hatches a cunning plan by pretending to be Pikachu's new ally. Ash finds Gliscor and Staravia right away, then sends them after Team Rocket's balloon. Staravia is distracted by Team Rocket's lovely Staravia decoy, but Gliscor manages to take down the balloon, forcing Jessie and James to search the city on foot.

As the search continues through the mazelike streets of Canalave City, Team Rocket and our heroes manage to find some of their Pokémon. And just in the nick of time, both Ash and Team Rocket spot Pikachu's group. But Meowth's secret plan won't work if Pikachu reunites with Ash first, so Meowth leads Pikachu in the wrong direction! Ash still finds Pikachu's group first, so Meowth and Mime Jr. ask our heroes if they can join the good guys. Meowth is tired of being abused by Jessie and James—or so he says...

As they head to the Pokémon Center, Meowth and the gang fall into a Team Rocket pit trap. Jessie and James are indignant when Barry tells them Meowth has switched sides, and a Pokémon battle breaks out! Once Ash's Buizel and Barry's Empoleon defeat Team Rocket without a second thought, Meowth realizes where his true loyalties lie. He turns on the twerps and the fight is on, but not for long. A triple attack from Buizel, Empoleon, and Piplup sends all of Team Rocket blasting into the sky! With everyone safely reunited, Barry sets off for Iron Island, while Ash sets his sights on the Canalave Gym.

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Barry}} take a blimp to [[Canalave City]]. Upon landing, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] pose as an [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|air hostess and photographer]] respectively, and ask the group if they want a commemorative photo. Barry is reluctant, and only calls out his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, while the rest of the group bring out all of their Pokémon. When they're ready, the photographers have the Trainers to move aside and fall directly into a waiting pitfall trap. James clicks the snap button on the camera and captures the Pokémon in a net. Jessie reveals herself and begins the Rocket {{motto}}, only to be cut off by Barry who orders Empoleon use {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and Ash has {{AP|Chimchar}} try a {{m|Flamethrower}}. The [[move]]s collide with a {{m|Haze}} from [[Jessie's Seviper] and a {{m|Bullet Seed}} from [[James's Carnivine]]. The result is a huge explosion that sends all the Pokémon flying in different directions. Jessie and James immediately set off to nab all of Pokémon for themselves, while Ash’s group hope to rescue their Pokémon from being poached.

Coincidentally, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}, and {{MTR}} all land in the same place, meaning that Meowth is stuck with Pikachu. He devises a plan to earn his trust and eventually capture him, along with the rest of the [[twerp]]s' Pokémon. Meowth tells Pikachu that he doesn't want to be with {{TRT}} anymore, and that he wants to travel with the twerps. He makes up a story to convince Pikachu that he's telling the truth.

Meanwhile, Ash and friends are walking on a bridge, with Barry and Ash arguing back and forth. Just then, they find {{AP|Staravia}} and {{AP|Gliscor}} flying around, looking for Ash. At the same time, Team Rocket sees the two {{t|Flying}} Pokémon from their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] in the distance and they attempt to capture them. Ash orders Staravia to attack, but James launches a fake Staravia designed to look like a female. Staravia falls for the trick and chases after the decoy. Ash then orders Gliscor to use {{m|X-Scissor}}. Jessie tells James to launch a fake Gliscor, only to find out that he didn't make one. Gliscor cuts through the balloon, sending Team Rocket blasting off to another part of Canalave. {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} is then seen passing by on a boat

{{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}, and {{AP|Grotle}} are wandering around the city looking for their Trainers. Piplup takes the lead and convinces the others that it knows the way out, only to find dead ends, over and over again. Grotle eventually gets so tired that it curls up and Happiny has to carry it.

Ash and friends find {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}}, {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, {{TP|Dawn|Swinub|Mamoswine}}, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, and {{AP|Chimchar}}. Though Barry is disappointed that Empoleon isn't with them. Jessie and James also come across most of their Pokémon, with exception of Meowth and Mime Jr. Soon enough both Ash’s group and Team Rocket spot Meowth and company on the opposite side of a lake. At first, Meowth is happy to see them, but he remembers the story he told Pikachu, who becomes very suspicious. Meowth suddenly runs off with Pikachu, Mime Jr., and Pachirisu. Just then, Ash and friends round a corner, only to find Team Rocket. They start fighting, then go off in separate directions.

Meanwhile, Staravia is in the forest with the fake female Staravia, but then it suddenly falls into a nearby stream. Staravia looks around, confused, wondering where the "Staravia" went.

Soon afterward, Ash and friends finds Piplup's group, then Pikachu's group wondering the streets. Meowth tells the twerps the story he told Pikachu. At first, they don't believe him, but they are eventually convinced. They take some time to break, spoiling Mime Jr. and Meowth with [[Poffin]]s and even suggesting Meowth should become a television personality because of his unique talking abilities.

Meowth begins to consider actually turning over a new leaf, and so he and the group head over to the [[Pokémon Center]] to contact [[Sinnoh Now]] host {{si|Rhonda}} for any media opportunities. However they fall into another of Team Rocket’s pitfall traps. While Mime Jr. rushes into James’s arms, Meowth stays with the twerps. Barry tells Jessie and James that Meowth's days with Team Rocket are over. Jessie becomes irate and calls on Seviper to deal with Ash and friends. Barry commands Empoleon to use Hydro Pump, knocking Team Rocket into a heap. Buizel follows up with {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Meowth starts remembering all of the times and the blastoffs that Team Rocket has been through. He suddenly attacks Empoleon with {{m|Fury Swipes}}, and decides that his heart will always be with Team Rocket. With Meowth revealing his true loyalties, Ash, Barry and Dawn have their {{t|Water}} Pokémon send Team Rocket blasting off yet again. Strangely, Meowth is happy.

As Staravia returns, Brock suddenly remembers that Croagunk wasn't found. Then, he sees a pretty woman and is immediately infatuated. Then Croagunk arrives to {{m|Poison Jab}} him, as usual. Later, Ash and his friends wave Barry off as he heads to [[Iron Island]] for some {{pkmn|training}}.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Canalave City]].
* {{MTR}} claims to be learning {{m|Night Slash}}, but refuses to use the move due to its scariness.
* {{an|Barry}} leaves the group to train at [[Iron Island]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Barry}}
* Lady
* Girl on TV (Meowth's fantasy)
* Crowd (Meowth's fantasy)
* Gondolier
* Boat driver

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{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|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; flashback)
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Barry|Empoleon}})

==Trivia==
* The dub version of this episode first aired in the UK on April 16, 2009 along with ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]''.
* Music from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' are used as background music.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Altaria}}
* [[Pokémon.com]]'s online preview for this episode included a line exclaiming "Staraptor finds romance!" Although this could be an error, it spoils an event that happens [[DP118|15 episodes later]].
* The title card music for the English dub has changed.
* [[Jessie]] makes a reference to ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]''.
* The DVD release of this episode incorrectly lists its title as ''Jumping Rock Ship!''.
* The episode's English title is based on the phrase "jumping ship".
* When Meowth asks Pikachu if he doesn't trust him, Pikachu mimics {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. Wobbuffet's Japanese name is a pun that reads like "that's right" ('''ソーナンス''' ''Sōnansu''), and so it's implied that this is what Pikachu replies.
* While separated, Ash's {{AP|Grotle}} is shown to be tired in several shots and even ends up being carried by Brock's {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}. This is a reference to ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'', in which it's shown to not yet be fully able to deal with its new, far heavier body post-evolution.

===Errors===
* When the move {{m|Teeter Dance}} was used, everyone should have been affected. However, {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} were not.
* In one of the boat scenes, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s Japanese voice can be heard.
* When {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} find {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} is on {{an|Dawn}}'s head. Then, when the camera angle changes to a front view, Piplup isn't on her head anymore.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|混戰混亂的水脈市！！|Chaotic Melee in Shuǐmài (Canalave) City!!}}
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DP103

2020-01-22T11:05:11Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ Pikachu mimicing Wobbuffet

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'''Jumping Rocket Ship!''' (Japanese: '''混戦混乱ミオシティ！''' ''Chaotic Melee in {{tt|Mio|Canalave}} City!'') is the 103rd episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 569th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 20, 2008, in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2009 and in the United States on April 25, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Barry joins Ash and the gang as they take a blimp to Canalave City. As soon as they disembark, Team Rocket—disguised as photographers—offers to take a commemorative picture of everyone and their Pokémon. Even Barry, after some encouragement, reluctantly sends out his Empoleon. It turns out to be a Team Rocket trap, of course, but our heroes' Pokémon fight back and cause a huge explosion that sends all the Pokémon soaring out of sight. Meowth and Mime Jr. land next to Pikachu and Pachirisu, and Meowth hatches a cunning plan by pretending to be Pikachu's new ally. Ash finds Gliscor and Staravia right away, then sends them after Team Rocket's balloon. Staravia is distracted by Team Rocket's lovely Staravia decoy, but Gliscor manages to take down the balloon, forcing Jessie and James to search the city on foot.

As the search continues through the mazelike streets of Canalave City, Team Rocket and our heroes manage to find some of their Pokémon. And just in the nick of time, both Ash and Team Rocket spot Pikachu's group. But Meowth's secret plan won't work if Pikachu reunites with Ash first, so Meowth leads Pikachu in the wrong direction! Ash still finds Pikachu's group first, so Meowth and Mime Jr. ask our heroes if they can join the good guys. Meowth is tired of being abused by Jessie and James—or so he says...

As they head to the Pokémon Center, Meowth and the gang fall into a Team Rocket pit trap. Jessie and James are indignant when Barry tells them Meowth has switched sides, and a Pokémon battle breaks out! Once Ash's Buizel and Barry's Empoleon defeat Team Rocket without a second thought, Meowth realizes where his true loyalties lie. He turns on the twerps and the fight is on, but not for long. A triple attack from Buizel, Empoleon, and Piplup sends all of Team Rocket blasting into the sky! With everyone safely reunited, Barry sets off for Iron Island, while Ash sets his sights on the Canalave Gym.

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Barry}} take a blimp to [[Canalave City]]. Upon landing, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] pose as an [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|air hostess and photographer]] respectively, and ask the group if they want a commemorative photo. Barry is reluctant, and only calls out his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, while the rest of the group bring out all of their Pokémon. When they're ready, the photographers have the Trainers to move aside and fall directly into a waiting pitfall trap. James clicks the snap button on the camera and captures the Pokémon in a net. Jessie reveals herself and begins the Rocket {{motto}}, only to be cut off by Barry who orders Empoleon use {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and Ash has {{AP|Chimchar}} try a {{m|Flamethrower}}. The [[move]]s collide with a {{m|Haze}} from [[Jessie's Seviper] and a {{m|Bullet Seed}} from [[James's Carnivine]]. The result is a huge explosion that sends all the Pokémon flying in different directions. Jessie and James immediately set off to nab all of Pokémon for themselves, while Ash’s group hope to rescue their Pokémon from being poached.

Coincidentally, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}, and {{MTR}} all land in the same place, meaning that Meowth is stuck with Pikachu. He devises a plan to earn his trust and eventually capture him, along with the rest of the [[twerp]]s' Pokémon. Meowth tells Pikachu that he doesn't want to be with {{TRT}} anymore, and that he wants to travel with the twerps. He makes up a story to convince Pikachu that he's telling the truth.

Meanwhile, Ash and friends are walking on a bridge, with Barry and Ash arguing back and forth. Just then, they find {{AP|Staravia}} and {{AP|Gliscor}} flying around, looking for Ash. At the same time, Team Rocket sees the two {{t|Flying}} Pokémon from their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] in the distance and they attempt to capture them. Ash orders Staravia to attack, but James launches a fake Staravia designed to look like a female. Staravia falls for the trick and chases after the decoy. Ash then orders Gliscor to use {{m|X-Scissor}}. Jessie tells James to launch a fake Gliscor, only to find out that he didn't make one. Gliscor cuts through the balloon, sending Team Rocket blasting off to another part of Canalave. {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} is then seen passing by on a boat

{{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}, and {{AP|Grotle}} are wandering around the city looking for their Trainers. Piplup takes the lead and convinces the others that it knows the way out, only to find dead ends, over and over again. Grotle eventually gets so tired that it curls up and Happiny has to carry it.

Ash and friends find {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}}, {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, {{TP|Dawn|Swinub|Mamoswine}}, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, and {{AP|Chimchar}}. Though Barry is disappointed that Empoleon isn't with them. Jessie and James also come across most of their Pokémon, with exception of Meowth and Mime Jr. Soon enough both Ash’s group and Team Rocket spot Meowth and company on the opposite side of a lake. At first, Meowth is happy to see them, but he remembers the story he told Pikachu, who becomes very suspicious. Meowth suddenly runs off with Pikachu, Mime Jr., and Pachirisu. Just then, Ash and friends round a corner, only to find Team Rocket. They start fighting, then go off in separate directions.

Meanwhile, Staravia is in the forest with the fake female Staravia, but then it suddenly falls into a nearby stream. Staravia looks around, confused, wondering where the "Staravia" went.

Soon afterward, Ash and friends finds Piplup's group, then Pikachu's group wondering the streets. Meowth tells the twerps the story he told Pikachu. At first, they don't believe him, but they are eventually convinced. They take some time to break, spoiling Mime Jr. and Meowth with [[Poffin]]s and even suggesting Meowth should become a television personality because of his unique talking abilities.

Meowth begins to consider actually turning over a new leaf, and so he and the group head over to the [[Pokémon Center]] to contact [[Sinnoh Now]] host {{si|Rhonda}} for any media opportunities. However they fall into another of Team Rocket’s pitfall traps. While Mime Jr. rushes into James’s arms, Meowth stays with the twerps. Barry tells Jessie and James that Meowth's days with Team Rocket are over. Jessie becomes irate and calls on Seviper to deal with Ash and friends. Barry commands Empoleon to use Hydro Pump, knocking Team Rocket into a heap. Buizel follows up with {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Meowth starts remembering all of the times and the blastoffs that Team Rocket has been through. He suddenly attacks Empoleon with {{m|Fury Swipes}}, and decides that his heart will always be with Team Rocket. With Meowth revealing his true loyalties, Ash, Barry and Dawn have their {{t|Water}} Pokémon send Team Rocket blasting off yet again. Strangely, Meowth is happy.

As Staravia returns, Brock suddenly remembers that Croagunk wasn't found. Then, he sees a pretty woman and is immediately infatuated. Then Croagunk arrives to {{m|Poison Jab}} him, as usual. Later, Ash and his friends wave Barry off as he heads to [[Iron Island]] for some {{pkmn|training}}.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Canalave City]].
* {{MTR}} claims to be learning {{m|Night Slash}}, but refuses to use the move due to its scariness.
* {{an|Barry}} leaves the group to train at [[Iron Island]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Barry}}
* Lady
* Girl on TV (Meowth's fantasy)
* Crowd (Meowth's fantasy)
* Gondolier
* Boat driver

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{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|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; flashback)
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Barry|Empoleon}})

==Trivia==
* The dub version of this episode first aired in the UK on April 16, 2009 along with ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]''.
* Music from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' are used as background music.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Altaria}}
* [[Pokémon.com]]'s online preview for this episode included a line exclaiming "Staraptor finds romance!" Although this could be an error, it spoils an event that happens [[DP118|15 episodes later]].
* The title card music for the English dub has changed.
* [[Jessie]] makes a reference to ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]''.
* The DVD release of this episode incorrectly lists its title as ''Jumping Rock Ship!''.
* The episode's English title is based on the phrase "jumping ship".
* When Meowth asks Pikachu if he doesn't trust him, Pikachu mimics {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. Wobbuffet's Japanese name is a pun that reads like "that's right" ('''ソーナンス''' ''Sōnansu''), and so it's implied that this is what Pikachu replies.

===Errors===
* When the move {{m|Teeter Dance}} was used, everyone should have been affected. However, {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} were not.
* In one of the boat scenes, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s Japanese voice can be heard.
* When {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} find {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} is on {{an|Dawn}}'s head. Then, when the camera angle changes to a front view, Piplup isn't on her head anymore.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|混戰混亂的水脈市！！|Chaotic Melee in Shuǐmài (Canalave) City!!}}
|cs={{tt|Odchod z Rakeťáckého týmu|Desertion of Team Rocket}}
|de={{tt|Wer suchet der findet!|Who´s looking for something will find it!}}
|da={{tt|Team Rocket-afhopper|Team Rocket defector}}
|nl={{tt|Verlaat het Rocket Schip!|Leave The Rocket Ship!}}
|fi={{tt|Katso Meowth loikkaa!|Look at Meowth leap!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Miaouss joue un double jeu !|Meowth plays double-dealing!}}
|it={{tt|Team Rocket, addio?|Goodbye, Team Rocket?}}
|no={{tt|Hopper av Rocket-skipet!|Jumping off the Rocket ship!}}
|pl={{tt|Zamieszanie w wielkim mieście|Confusion in the big city}}
|pt_br={{tt|Separados até o fim!|Apart to the end!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Perdidos e Achados!|Lost and Found!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Cambiándose de Equipo!|Changing Team!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Abandono en el Team Rocket!|Abandoment in Team Rocket!}}
|sv={{tt|Hoppa av Rocket-skeppet!|Jump off the Rocket ship!}}
|ro={{tt|În Balonul Echipei Racheta|In Team Rocket's Balloon}}
|ru={{tt|Прыжок с корабля «Ракета»|A jump from the Rocket ship}}
|ko={{tt|나옹, 밥이냐 의리냐! 그것이 문제로다|Mewoth, Food or Loyalty! That is the Question}}
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Dada: /* Trivia */ This is just very strange and completely unnecessary. We already know it's male because the design has gender differences and we can see that it is.

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title_en=Jumping Rocket Ship!|
title_ja=混戦混乱ミオシティ！|
title_ja_trans=Chaotic Melee in Mio City! |
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broadcast_jp=November 20, 2008 |
broadcast_us=April 25, 2009 |
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en_op=[[We Will Be Heroes]] |
ja_op=[[High Touch!|ハイタッチ！]] |
ja_ed=[[Surely Tomorrow|あしたはきっと]] |
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scenario=大橋志吉 |
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storyboard=山田浩之 |
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'''Jumping Rocket Ship!''' (Japanese: '''混戦混乱ミオシティ！''' ''Chaotic Melee in {{tt|Mio|Canalave}} City!'') is the 103rd episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 569th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 20, 2008, in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2009 and in the United States on April 25, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Barry joins Ash and the gang as they take a blimp to Canalave City. As soon as they disembark, Team Rocket—disguised as photographers—offers to take a commemorative picture of everyone and their Pokémon. Even Barry, after some encouragement, reluctantly sends out his Empoleon. It turns out to be a Team Rocket trap, of course, but our heroes' Pokémon fight back and cause a huge explosion that sends all the Pokémon soaring out of sight. Meowth and Mime Jr. land next to Pikachu and Pachirisu, and Meowth hatches a cunning plan by pretending to be Pikachu's new ally. Ash finds Gliscor and Staravia right away, then sends them after Team Rocket's balloon. Staravia is distracted by Team Rocket's lovely Staravia decoy, but Gliscor manages to take down the balloon, forcing Jessie and James to search the city on foot.

As the search continues through the mazelike streets of Canalave City, Team Rocket and our heroes manage to find some of their Pokémon. And just in the nick of time, both Ash and Team Rocket spot Pikachu's group. But Meowth's secret plan won't work if Pikachu reunites with Ash first, so Meowth leads Pikachu in the wrong direction! Ash still finds Pikachu's group first, so Meowth and Mime Jr. ask our heroes if they can join the good guys. Meowth is tired of being abused by Jessie and James—or so he says...

As they head to the Pokémon Center, Meowth and the gang fall into a Team Rocket pit trap. Jessie and James are indignant when Barry tells them Meowth has switched sides, and a Pokémon battle breaks out! Once Ash's Buizel and Barry's Empoleon defeat Team Rocket without a second thought, Meowth realizes where his true loyalties lie. He turns on the twerps and the fight is on, but not for long. A triple attack from Buizel, Empoleon, and Piplup sends all of Team Rocket blasting into the sky! With everyone safely reunited, Barry sets off for Iron Island, while Ash sets his sights on the Canalave Gym.

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Barry}} take a blimp to [[Canalave City]]. Upon landing, [[Jessie]] and [[James]] pose as an [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|air hostess and photographer]] respectively, and ask the group if they want a commemorative photo. Barry is reluctant, and only calls out his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, while the rest of the group bring out all of their Pokémon. When they're ready, the photographers have the Trainers to move aside and fall directly into a waiting pitfall trap. James clicks the snap button on the camera and captures the Pokémon in a net. Jessie reveals herself and begins the Rocket {{motto}}, only to be cut off by Barry who orders Empoleon use {{m|Hydro Pump}}, and Ash has {{AP|Chimchar}} try a {{m|Flamethrower}}. The [[move]]s collide with a {{m|Haze}} from [[Jessie's Seviper] and a {{m|Bullet Seed}} from [[James's Carnivine]]. The result is a huge explosion that sends all the Pokémon flying in different directions. Jessie and James immediately set off to nab all of Pokémon for themselves, while Ash’s group hope to rescue their Pokémon from being poached.

Coincidentally, {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}, {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}}, and {{MTR}} all land in the same place, meaning that Meowth is stuck with Pikachu. He devises a plan to earn his trust and eventually capture him, along with the rest of the [[twerp]]s' Pokémon. Meowth tells Pikachu that he doesn't want to be with {{TRT}} anymore, and that he wants to travel with the twerps. He makes up a story to convince Pikachu that he's telling the truth.

Meanwhile, Ash and friends are walking on a bridge, with Barry and Ash arguing back and forth. Just then, they find {{AP|Staravia}} and {{AP|Gliscor}} flying around, looking for Ash. At the same time, Team Rocket sees the two {{t|Flying}} Pokémon from their [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]] in the distance and they attempt to capture them. Ash orders Staravia to attack, but James launches a fake Staravia designed to look like a female. Staravia falls for the trick and chases after the decoy. Ash then orders Gliscor to use {{m|X-Scissor}}. Jessie tells James to launch a fake Gliscor, only to find out that he didn't make one. Gliscor cuts through the balloon, sending Team Rocket blasting off to another part of Canalave. {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} is then seen passing by on a boat

{{TP|Barry|Empoleon}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, {{TP|Brock|Happiny}}, and {{AP|Grotle}} are wandering around the city looking for their Trainers. Piplup takes the lead and convinces the others that it knows the way out, only to find dead ends, over and over again. Grotle eventually gets so tired that it curls up and Happiny has to carry it.

Ash and friends find {{TP|Brock|Sudowoodo}}, {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}, {{TP|Dawn|Swinub|Mamoswine}}, {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}}, {{AP|Buizel}}, and {{AP|Chimchar}}. Though Barry is disappointed that Empoleon isn't with them. Jessie and James also come across most of their Pokémon, with exception of Meowth and Mime Jr. Soon enough both Ash’s group and Team Rocket spot Meowth and company on the opposite side of a lake. At first, Meowth is happy to see them, but he remembers the story he told Pikachu, who becomes very suspicious. Meowth suddenly runs off with Pikachu, Mime Jr., and Pachirisu. Just then, Ash and friends round a corner, only to find Team Rocket. They start fighting, then go off in separate directions.

Meanwhile, Staravia is in the forest with the fake female Staravia, but then it suddenly falls into a nearby stream. Staravia looks around, confused, wondering where the "Staravia" went.

Soon afterward, Ash and friends finds Piplup's group, then Pikachu's group wondering the streets. Meowth tells the twerps the story he told Pikachu. At first, they don't believe him, but they are eventually convinced. They take some time to break, spoiling Mime Jr. and Meowth with [[Poffin]]s and even suggesting Meowth should become a television personality because of his unique talking abilities.

Meowth begins to consider actually turning over a new leaf, and so he and the group head over to the [[Pokémon Center]] to contact [[Sinnoh Now]] host {{si|Rhonda}} for any media opportunities. However they fall into another of Team Rocket’s pitfall traps. While Mime Jr. rushes into James’s arms, Meowth stays with the twerps. Barry tells Jessie and James that Meowth's days with Team Rocket are over. Jessie becomes irate and calls on Seviper to deal with Ash and friends. Barry commands Empoleon to use Hydro Pump, knocking Team Rocket into a heap. Buizel follows up with {{m|Sonic Boom}}. Meowth starts remembering all of the times and the blastoffs that Team Rocket has been through. He suddenly attacks Empoleon with {{m|Fury Swipes}}, and decides that his heart will always be with Team Rocket. With Meowth revealing his true loyalties, Ash, Barry and Dawn have their {{t|Water}} Pokémon send Team Rocket blasting off yet again. Strangely, Meowth is happy.

As Staravia returns, Brock suddenly remembers that Croagunk wasn't found. Then, he sees a pretty woman and is immediately infatuated. Then Croagunk arrives to {{m|Poison Jab}} him, as usual. Later, Ash and his friends wave Barry off as he heads to [[Iron Island]] for some {{pkmn|training}}.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Canalave City]].
* {{MTR}} claims to be learning {{m|Night Slash}}, but refuses to use the move due to its scariness.
* {{an|Barry}} leaves the group to train at [[Iron Island]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Barry}}
* Lady
* Girl on TV (Meowth's fantasy)
* Crowd (Meowth's fantasy)
* Gondolier
* Boat driver

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{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|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{OP|Jessie|Dustox}}; flashback)
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Barry|Empoleon}})

==Trivia==
* The dub version of this episode first aired in the UK on April 16, 2009 along with ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]''.
* Music from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', and ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' are used as background music.
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Altaria}}
* [[Pokémon.com]]'s online preview for this episode included a line exclaiming "Staraptor finds romance!" Although this could be an error, it spoils an event that happens [[DP118|15 episodes later]].
* The title card music for the English dub has changed.
* [[Jessie]] makes a reference to ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]''.
* The DVD release of this episode incorrectly lists its title as ''Jumping Rock Ship!''.
* The episode's English title is based on the phrase "jumping ship".

===Errors===
* When the move {{m|Teeter Dance}} was used, everyone should have been affected. However, {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} were not.
* In one of the boat scenes, {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s Japanese voice can be heard.
* When {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} find {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} is on {{an|Dawn}}'s head. Then, when the camera angle changes to a front view, Piplup isn't on her head anymore.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F
|zh_cmn={{tt|混戰混亂的水脈市！！|Chaotic Melee in Shuǐmài (Canalave) City!!}}
|cs={{tt|Odchod z Rakeťáckého týmu|Desertion of Team Rocket}}
|de={{tt|Wer suchet der findet!|Who´s looking for something will find it!}}
|da={{tt|Team Rocket-afhopper|Team Rocket defector}}
|nl={{tt|Verlaat het Rocket Schip!|Leave The Rocket Ship!}}
|fi={{tt|Katso Meowth loikkaa!|Look at Meowth leap!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Miaouss joue un double jeu !|Meowth plays double-dealing!}}
|it={{tt|Team Rocket, addio?|Goodbye, Team Rocket?}}
|no={{tt|Hopper av Rocket-skipet!|Jumping off the Rocket ship!}}
|pl={{tt|Zamieszanie w wielkim mieście|Confusion in the big city}}
|pt_br={{tt|Separados até o fim!|Apart to the end!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Perdidos e Achados!|Lost and Found!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Cambiándose de Equipo!|Changing Team!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Abandono en el Team Rocket!|Abandoment in Team Rocket!}}
|sv={{tt|Hoppa av Rocket-skeppet!|Jump off the Rocket ship!}}
|ro={{tt|În Balonul Echipei Racheta|In Team Rocket's Balloon}}
|ru={{tt|Прыжок с корабля «Ракета»|A jump from the Rocket ship}}
|ko={{tt|나옹, 밥이냐 의리냐! 그것이 문제로다|Mewoth, Food or Loyalty! That is the Question}}
}}

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[[de:Wer suchet der findet!]]
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DP102

2020-01-21T10:25:22Z

Dada: /* Trivia */ Counter shield

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'''Shield with a Twist!''' (Japanese: '''ヨスガジム戦！ＶＳメリッサ！！''' ''{{tt|Yosuga|Hearthome}} Gym Match! VS {{tt|Melissa|Fantina}}!!'') is the 102nd episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 568th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 13, 2008, in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2009, and in the United States on April 18, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash is ready to battle Hearthome Gym Leader Fantina for the second time, with both his pride and the Relic Badge at stake. Barry, Ash's new rival, is watching in the hope that Ash will lose! The match begins with Fantina's Gengar facing Ash's Buizel. Gengar's Ability, Levitate, makes it hard to hit, and its Shadow Punch attack never misses. But when Gengar uses Hypnosis, Buizel spins and uses Water Gun, which counters Hypnosis and damages Gengar at the same time. This new counter shield maneuver helps Buizel beat Gengar, and the next round sees Chimchar use a fiery variation on this move to battle Fantina's Mismagius. Ash is definitely on a roll!

However, Fantina realizes she can use Magical Leaf to break through the counter shield trick. Ash is just as quick to adapt, and Chimchar knocks Mismagius out with its Flame Wheel move. Since this is a 3-on-3 Gym Battle, Fantina is now down to just her Drifblim—this should be an easy win for Pikachu, Ash's next Pokémon. But Drifblim creates a Psychic combination to counter Ash's counter shield strategy, then uses Hypnosis to put Pikachu down for the count. Buizel is up next, and Drifblim hits again with Hypnosis to knock Buizel out in no time!

Ash is on the defensive now, but he and Chimchar have one last trick left. By using Dig to get behind Drifblim, Chimchar gains the advantage of surprise. It launches itself at Drifblim from behind, and the surprise attack means it's lights out for Drifblim. Ash has won the Relic Badge—and over in Majolica Town, Jessie and her Yanmega have won a Contest Ribbon, too! That night, Barry announces his plan to take a boat from Canalave City to Iron Island, where he intends to train. Barry dares Ash to take on the Canalave Gym, and Ash confidently accepts. Now both Trainers are headed to Canalave, but it remains to be seen whether they can travel together!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} stands with {{AP|Pikachu}} in the [[Hearthome Gym]] ready for his fifth [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. The [[Battle judge|referee]] introduces the battlers. The doors opposing Ash open and reveal [[Fantina]] surrounded by white light as she spins on one foot, announcing her excitement for her rematch with Ash and putting her foot down right on her side of the field and letting out a small chuckle. Ash gladly shouts across the room to her and tells her that she will not beat him this time, clenches his fist and exclaims that he'll have his fifth Badge soon. Fantina chuckles again and exclaims that she will not give up the {{Badge|Relic}} easily.

Meanwhile in [[Majolica Town]], [[James]] excitedly points out that a [[Pokémon Contest]] will be held today. He, {{MTR}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} stare at the poster of [[Marian]] while contemplating a scheme. [[Jessie]], dressed as Jessilina, stands upright with her {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} beside her and names herself [[Top Coordinator]] before she rushes off to get her second [[Ribbon]], leaving James, Meowth, and Wobbuffet behind.

Back at the Gym, Ash calls to {{an|Barry}}, who is sitting in the stands with {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} telling him to "watch and learn", Barry replies that he "already knows what a loser" is. The referee announces the rules and exclaims that the match will be three-on-three. Fantina calls upon her {{p|Gengar}} which floats above the battlefield, gently bobbing up and down in midair. Dawn scans it with her [[Pokédex]] and Ash calls out his {{AP|Buizel}}, anticipating {{m|Hypnosis}}, the move Fantina used to defeat his three Pokémon in their [[rematch]]. Dawn and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} cheer Buizel on and Ash encourages his, mentioning the special training he and his Pokémon had done. Unable to contain her excitement, Fantina prepares to start. Gengar squares up to Buizel and the referee begins the match.

Ash commands Buizel to use {{m|Aqua Jet}} which Gengar dodges with amazing speed while Barry jumps up and says that he had to deal with the same moves and Brock worries about the [[Ability]] {{a|Levitate}} that most {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon have. Fantina boasts about her Pokémon's movements and tests Ash's skills, asking how he'll handle it. Ash orders {{m|Sonic Boom}}, which misses Gengar and hits the wall. Fantina cockily suggests that there is not much of a battle to see and flamboyantly spins and calls out, calling her Gengar "Gengar the Great". Gengar intimately circles Buizel with incredible speed and shoots upwards. Fantina commands her Gengar to use {{m|Shadow Punch}}. Buizel attempts to dodge the attack but as Fantina pointed out to Dawn, Shadow Punch always hits its target. Fantina tells Gengar to use Hypnosis which Ash excitedly replies by telling Buizel to spin on its back and use {{m|Water Gun}}, forming whips of water flying in all directions, disabling Hypnosis and trapping Gengar. Dawn cheers for Ash and Buizel as Barry is impressed to see this new move. Fantina calls out to Gengar, telling it to stay still or it will be damaged by the water whips. Brock and Dawn joyously note the qualities of Buizel's move and Barry suggests to Ash he should keep that strategy up. Gengar lands on the ground opposing Buizel and Fantina compliments Ash's technique, naming it the [[Counter Shield]], which Ash then agrees with her that that is the name. Fantina orders {{m|Night Shade}} and Ash tells Buizel to counter with {{m|Water Pulse}}. Both Pokémon are hit but only Buizel is able to get up. The referee calls out Buizel to be the victor and Ash recalls it. Barry is angered by how easily Ash won the first round, exclaiming he was unable to beat even one of Fantina's Pokémon. Fantina calls back Gengar and compliments Ash, much to Barry's disgust as he had received no compliments in his battle with Fantina.

Meanwhile, at the Contest, Marian is complimenting all the Pokémon who have performed and then she introduces the next {{pkmn|Coordinator}}, Jessilina. Jessilina walks on stage, blowing kisses to the audience while James, Meowth, Wobbuffet and {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} cheer for her. She releases Yanmega from its Poké Ball along with a bunch of hearts created by the [[Seal]] on her [[Ball Capsule]]. Yanmega starts with {{m|Silver Wind}} which blows Jessilina's hair ribbons so that it waved beautifully in the wind, making the audience fall in love with Jessilina and Yanmega's beauty. James and Meowth compliment her to themselves as she sings for all to hear.

Back at the Gym, Ash vows to make quick work of Fantina's other two Pokémon. Fantina calls upon {{p|Mismagius}} and tells Ash that it can't learn Hypnosis and this surprises Dawn and Barry. Barry thinks that Fantina is putting herself at a disadvantage but Brock tells him that it is common for Gym Leaders to share their techniques because their goal is to test the challenger. Ash reminisces the time Mismagius battled [[Zoey]], so he could be prepared for the attacks it knew. Knowing that he'd have to deal with the {{type|grass}} move {{m|Magical Leaf}} as well, so he sends out his {{type|fire}}, Chimchar. Chimchar starts with {{m|Flame Wheel}}, which Mismagius dodges with speed very much like Gengar's, but Chimchar turns around and jumps towards Mismagius with Flame Wheel still activated, much to Fantina's and Barry's surprise. Fantina orders {{m|Psywave}} which stops the Flame Wheel and sends Chimchar plummeting to the ground, while Brock and Dawn heed the power of {{type|Psychic}} moves. Ash tells Chimchar to spin and use {{m|Flamethrower}} which makes a Counter Shield of fire. Mismagius tries deflecting it with Psywave but still gets hit. Fantina then tries Magical Leaf, which is also deflected by the Counter Shield, but not before stopping it. Fantina then exclaimed that she had learned everything about the Counter Shield when he used it before, in their last battle. Ash tells Chimchar to use Flame Wheel again and Mismagius uses {{m|Dark Pulse}}, but Chimchar counters with another Counter Shield while still using Flame Wheel. Mismagius destroys the Counter Shield with Psywave, but is then afterwards hit hard by Flame Wheel. Mismagius is announced unable to battle and Chimchar celebrates with Ash. Barry then comments on how much happier it seemed to be while with Ash then it was with [[Paul]].

Back at the Contest, [[Raoul Contesta|Mr. Contesta]] presents Jessilina with her second Ribbon. Her teammates in the audience are overjoyed to see her win the Majolica Ribbon.

Straight back to the Gym battle, Fantina calls upon the Pokémon that beat Pikachu, Buizel and Chimchar in her last battle with Ash, her {{TP|Fantina|Drifblim}}. Fantina warns Ash that Drifblim is much stronger and much more beautiful than ever before and he sends Pikachu into battle. It starts with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} Counter Shield that directly hits Drifblim and paralyses it, but Drifblim blows the electricity away with {{m|Psychic}} and Fantina reminds Ash that "all good things must come to an end", suggesting the Counter Shield has outgrown its use. Drifblim then conjures up a {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} and Fantina tells it to use Psychic to control the Will-O-Wisp. Drifblim spreads the ghostly blue fire around itself, making its own Counter Shield. Pikachu tried knocking it away with Thunderbolt but Drifblim's counter shield, which Fantina called a "Counter Counter Shield", was too powerful. Fantina then went on to explain her Counter Shield's superiority and that it will last much longer. Drifblim throws the Counter Shield at Pikachu, it surrounds him and Drifblim grabs him by the cheeks and uses Hypnosis, putting Pikachu to sleep. Drifblim finally blows him away with {{m|Ominous Wind}}, rendering him unable to battle.

Hoping to deflect Will-O-Wisp, Ash sends out Buizel again. Ash orders a spinning Aqua Jet which destroys the Counter Shield that Drifblim had thrown at it and it hit Drifblim hard. Fantina quickly catches on to Ash's strategy and orders an Ominous Wind attack which destroys the Aqua Jet. Buizel lands on the ground and is told to use Water Pulse, which gets countered by a Will-O-Wisp attack. Once the blinding light had cleared, Drifblim grabbed Buizel by the cheeks, used Hypnosis and smashed him to the ground with Psychic, leaving Ash with only one Pokémon left, which is his Chimchar.

Chimchar is sent out again for the final round. Drifblim instantly starts by making Will-O-Wisp, while Chimchar uses Flame Wheel. Drifblim hits Chimchar with the Will-O-Wisp and stops the Flame Wheel. The match of Fire-type moves gives Ash an idea, he orders Chimchar to use Flamethrower, which collides with Drifblim's Counter Shield. The Flamethrower absorbs Drifblim's Counter Shield, turns the Flamethrower purple and hits Drifblim with the power of Flamethrower and its own Will-O-Wisp attack. Chimchar then dodges Ominous Wind with {{m|Dig}}, comes up behind Drifblim, grabs it and smacks it to the floor. Drifblim then turns around to use Hypnosis, but Chimchar is too quick for it and uses a close-range Flamethrower which knocks it out. Much to Barry's surprise, Ash had won the match. Fantina picked up her Drifblim and gave it high praise.

Outside, Fantina congratulates Ash and his Pokémon and awards him the Relic Badge. Later that night, on the balcony of the [[Pokémon Center]], Ash asks what Barry will do next. He replies that he will go and train on [[Iron Island]] as he trained there before and was able to win a Badge from the [[Canalave Gym]]. Dawn points Iron Island out on the map and Ash decided to go to [[Canalave City]] for his next Gym battle, suggesting they should all go together. Barry says if Ash wins there he will start thinking of him as a real rival.

==Major events==
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Jessilina Majolica Ribbon|1=Ash Relic Badge}}.png|thumb|220px|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Jessilina holding the Majolica Ribbon|1=Ash holding the Relic Badge}}]]
* [[Jessie|Jessilina]] enters the [[Majolica Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]] and wins, earning her second [[Ribbon]].
* {{Ash}} invents the [[Counter Shield]] technique.
* Ash has an official [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Fantina]] and wins, earning the {{Badge|Relic}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Fantina]]
* {{an|Barry}}
* [[Zoey]] (flashback)
* [[Marian]]
* [[Raoul Contesta]]
* [[Mr. Sukizo]]
* [[Battle judge|Gym referee]]
* {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s
* Audience

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ({{OP|James|Mime Jr.}})
* {{p|Chimchar}} ({{OP|Ash|Chimchar}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Glameow}} ({{OP|Zoey|Glameow}}; flashback)
* {{p|Gengar}} ([[Fantina]]'s)
* {{p|Drifblim}} ({{OP|Fantina|Drifblim}})
* {{p|Mismagius}} ([[Fantina]]'s)
* {{p|Empoleon}} ({{OP|Barry|Empoleon}})
* {{p|Steelix}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* The English version of this episode first aired in the UK on April 16, 2009 along with ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]''.
* As of this episode, every member of {{Ash}}'s [[Sinnoh]] team, other than {{AP|Gliscor}}, has been used in at least two Gym battles; and {{AP|Grotle}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{AP|Buizel}} have been used in three. This also includes {{AP|Aipom}}, who was eventually traded and evolved.
* Although Ash invented the [[Counter Shield]] technique for attacking and defending at the same time, it was [[Fantina]] who gave it its name in this episode.
* Music from ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' is used as background music.
* This is the first episode where a [[Pokémon Contest]] and a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} are depicted in the same episode.
** It is also the first episode to feature a Pokémon Contest in which neither {{an|May}} or {{an|Dawn}} participate.
* [[Jessie]] is not seen in her standard [[Team Rocket]] uniform throughout this episode, instead remaining in her Jessilina disguise for the {{to|Majolica}} Contest.
** This episode is one of the few where Jessie's hair is seen down.
** Also, she, [[James]], and {{MTR}} don't blast off or recite their {{motto}} in this episode.
* [[AG008|An earlier episode]] has a similar title to this one.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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DP089

2020-01-18T12:35:05Z

Dada: /* Errors */ I'm kind of sorry to remove this, but this is a creative choice by the writers and definitely not an unintentional mistake.

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'''Up Close and Personable!''' (Japanese: '''研究発表「湖の伝説」！''' ''Research Presentation: "Legend of the Lake"!'') is the 89th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 555th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 14, 2008 and in the United States on January 10, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

It's the third day of Professor Rowan's Pokémon Summer Academy, and he's sent the campers to observe Water-type Pokémon living in a nearby lake. There are just two main rules: no catching Pokémon, and no leaving the area! As the Trainers begin searching for Water-type Pokémon, Pikachu sees a flash of light and spaces out for a moment, but quickly recovers. Ash and his friends continue to observe Pokémon until Angie, another Trainer on Ash's team, notices that her Shinx is missing. And Piplup falls into a brief trance after it sees the same flashing light as Pikachu!

Conway thinks this is related to the legend of the lake, which says that Pokémon vanish when the blue light flashes. Ash and his friends search for the source of the light, and they eventually stumble into a cave with an eerie green glow. At the back of the cave, Angie's Shinx is standing by a glowing pool of water, and the glow is coming from the fins of a Lumineon. As our heroes wonder what an ocean-dwelling Pokémon is doing in this cave, Jessie—now pretending to be another Summer Academy camper—barges in and declares she's going to catch Lumineon.

Of course, that's against Professor Rowan's rules, so Conway uses Slowking to drive away Jessie and her Yanmega. All the commotion frightens off Lumineon, but Ash and Buizel dive into the water and spot an underwater tunnel. That must be where Lumineon went—the tunnel lets it swim from the ocean to the cave, where there's lots of seaweed to eat. The flashing lights on its fins hypnotize the "vanishing" Pokémon, too! Professor Rowan is pleased to hear our heroes' discovery, but he also deducts points from everyone who broke his rules by entering the cave. It looks like Ash and his team will have to make up some points if they want to win at the Summer Academy!

==Plot==
On the third day of [[Pokémon Summer Academy]], the students are tasked with studying a {{type|Water}} Pokémon from the lake and presenting their findings. [[Professor Rowan]] and lab assistant [[Yuzo]] remind the students that the lake Pokémon are not to be {{pkmn2|caught}} and that no one is to leave the area.

While standing by the lakeside, {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} see a flash of light coming from across the lake, and Pikachu suddenly becomes hypnotized and begins to walk towards the light, but Ash stops him immediately. Intrigued, Ash and [[Angie]] find two {{p|Lanturn}}-shaped pedal boats and use one to explore the far side of the lake, while {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Brock}} follow using the other boat. While crossing, Ash and Angie stumble across a {{p|Dewgong}} and a {{p|Sealeo}}. Ash decides on the Dewgong while Angie chooses to draw Sealeo, but they begin to quarrel when both Sealeo and Dewgong move the opposite direction, causing Ash and Angie to bump into each other while trying to keep a close eye on their Pokémon. Meanwhile, Dawn chooses a {{p|Gorebyss}} and Brock chooses to sketch a {{p|Chinchou}}. After Ash and Angie consider their finished drawings to be terrible, Ash decides to get up close to the Pokémon to make the research better, and they all dive into the water to be able to interact with the Pokémon. They then return to the bank to begin writing a report on each of their Pokémon.

As the group is talking, a blue flash comes from across the lake and Angie's {{p|Shinx}} becomes hypnotized and walks off. After a few minutes, the group realizes that Shinx is missing and they start looking for it. The light flashes again and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} becomes hypnotized, but Dawn stops him from wandering off. Ash comments that the same thing happened to Pikachu earlier, and [[Conway]] appears and tells a legend about a blue light that causes Pokémon to vanish when it flashes. The group decides to investigate the light, and despite the possibility of losing points, Conway follows to spend more time with Dawn. They find a cave and rush inside after it begins raining heavily. Conway looks deep into the cave and spots the odd light again, so the group venture farther into the cave. They enter a green-lit cavern filled with a lake, and the mysterious light swims closer to them. The source of the light leaps from the water, revealing itself to be a {{p|Lumineon}}. Conway adds that Lumineon uses the light of its tail fins to hypnotize Pokémon and draw them in. Angie then spots Shinx inching closer to the water, but gives it a shake to wake it up from its hypnosis. Brock admits that Lumineon aren’t normally in caves, so he suggests they try to figure out this mystery and make it their report topic.

Thanks to [[James]] and {{MTR}}, [[Jessie]] who is disguised as fellow camper Jessilinda, finds out about the Lumineon. She is determined to catch it, despite the others reminding her that they were instructed not to catch any of the Pokémon. Jessilinda sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}}, though Conway's {{p|Slowking}} uses {{m|Psychic}} to toss Jessie and Yanmega out of the cave. The group realizes that Lumineon is gone and must have been scared off by the battle. Ash and {{AP|Buizel}} head underwater to search for Lumineon while Brock discovers that the Lumineon had been eating some algae on the rocks in the cave. Ash discovers an underwater tunnel, and Brock deduces that the tunnel must connect the lake to the cave, and since Water Pokémon like algae, Lumineon was traveling to the cave to eat the algae.

When the group returns to the class they present a report on Lumineon, and although they get a perfect score of 10, Professor Rowan deducts four points because they left the lake without permission, breaking a rule that had been stated earlier that day. Jessie and Conway also lose four points, but Conway simply states that it was fewer than he expected. Although Ash and friends are disappointed for losing the points, they admit it was worth seeing Lumineon. They conclude day three of the Summer School by cleaning the classrooms.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} continue their week in the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Lumineon}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* [[Angie]]
* [[Conway]]
* [[Yuzo]]
* {{OBP|Mitchell|DP088}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Shinx}} ([[Angie]]'s)
* {{p|Slowking}} ([[Conway]]'s)
* {{p|Lumineon}}
* {{p|Carvanha}}
* {{p|Dewgong}}
* {{p|Chinchou}}
* {{p|Sealeo}}
* {{p|Gorebyss}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Surskit}}
* {{p|Totodile}}
* {{p|Kingler}}
* {{p|Relicanth}}
* {{p|Wooper}}
* {{p|Huntail}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Corsola}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Crawdaunt}}
* {{p|Tentacool}}
* {{p|Horsea}}
* {{p|Seel}}

==Trivia==
* {{an|Dawn}} narrates the preview for [[DP090|the next episode]].
* This is the only episode in the entire [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] arc where [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] made his appearance. It is also the only episode of the arc where any of {{Ash}}'s Pokémon (excluding {{AP|Pikachu}}) appears.
* The dub's title is a reference to the phrase "up close and personal".
* Ash makes a sketch of a {{p|Dewgong}}, the first main character to do so besides {{Tracey}}.
** Another sketch is made right after, probably by {{an|Brock}}.

===Errors===
* When {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} was hypnotized by the light, Dawn's navel disappears.
* When {{p|Shinx}} appears in the cave, its eyes are normal, not blacked out like before.

===Dub edits===

== In other languages ==
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DP091

2020-01-18T12:28:18Z

Dada: /* Errors */ The first episode already reveals they are both in the red team.

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'''One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!''' (Japanese: '''最後の大勝負！ポケモントライアスロン！！''' ''The Final Contest! Pokémon Triathlon!! '') is the 91st episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 557th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 28, 2008 and in the United States on January 24, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Pokémon Summer Academy is almost over, but there's one more event left: the Pokémon Triathlon! Each Trainer will use two random Pokémon to race to a nearby lake and cross, then run on foot back to the Academy. Ash's Red Team is currently last in the overall points, but each Red Team member's points in this event will be added to the total score. So the race begins and the campers take off, led by Ash on a Spoink and Dawn on Dodrio. However, Ash's rival Angie has her Ariados sling some webs to swing her into first place. Once they reach the lake, Angie gets a Lapras, Ash gets a Mantyke, and the two remain ahead of the pack.

Jessie is dead last until a speedy Magikarp helps her move up several places. Conway decides to follow her, but Jessie thinks he's so creepy that she runs like the wind to get away from him. She even speeds past Ash and Angie, but Conway won't give up—so she has Seviper use Poison Tail to drive off Conway.

Battling is against the Triathlon rules, but before Ash and Angie can protest, Seviper's Poison Tail knocks Angie and her Shinx into a pit! By the time Ash pulls Angie to safety, Jessie and Conway are long gone.

However, Conway and Jessie are exhausted by the time they reach the Academy. Ash and Angie easily pass them, and Ash just manages to beat Angie to the finish line. Once everyone is done and the points are totaled, the Red Team has come from behind to win the overall award! Everyone celebrates the final night of camp with a bonfire, and Ash promises to visit Angie in Solaceon Town. But first things first: the next morning, he and his friends are off to Celestic Town for a Pokémon Contest!

==Plot==
[[Professor Rowan]] says that the last event will be the [[Pokémon Triathlon]], and {{Ash}} gets pumped up. He begins talking to {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, and [[Angie]] about how he will win, when Angie buts in that she'll win. Dawn has to separate the two and Ash wishes Angie good luck by extending his hand for a handshake. Angie [[MorpheusShipping|blushes]], remembering [[DP090|how Ash saved her]], and runs away. Ash is clueless as always about what just happened and begins prepping for the race. [[Conway]] pops up and has a talk with Dawn before running off as Rowan and [[Nurse Joy]] approach Ash and {{ashfr}}. Brock launches into the usual routine before {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} stops him. Meanwhile, [[Jessie]] is busy getting pampered and reassures her team that they'll win while {{MTR}} and [[James]] continue their duties.

The race is about to start, so Dawn recalls {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and Angie recalls {{p|Shinx}}. An aide fires the starting pistol and Jessie quickly takes the lead. She easily reaches the first checkpoint and receives a {{p|Hippowdon}}. Jessie begins arguing with the aide over Hippowdon's {{stat|Speed}} while Ash and company reach the checkpoint. Ash, Dawn, Brock and Angie receive {{p|Spoink}}, {{p|Dodrio}}, {{p|Onix}}, and {{p|Ariados}} respectively and begin the first leg. Jessie finally starts out as other Trainers catch up and is propelled forward by Hippowdon's surprising speed. Back at the school, Rowan and the others monitor the race. With the race, Dawn has taken the lead with Ash closely following when Angie uses {{m|String Shot}} to propel herself into first. Picking up on this, many {{pkmn|Trainer}}s begin attacking each other. Conway takes advantage of this to pass them on {{p|Dugtrio}}.

Angie reaches the second checkpoint and trades Ariados for a {{p|Lapras}}. Ash closely follows, having passed Dawn, and receives a {{p|Mantyke}}. While Dawn and Brock trade for their Pokémon, Ash catches up to Angie when she again takes the lead with {{m|Ice Beam}}. Brock and Dawn, riding their {{p|Feraligatr}} and {{p|Sharpedo}} are passed by Conway and {{p|Floatzel}} and look on as he passes them. Jessie finally reaches the second checkpoint and argues with the aide over her position in the race and unfortunately receives a {{p|Magikarp}}. Surprisingly to James and Meowth looking on, Magikarp turns out to be incredibly fast.

In a practical dead heat, Ash and Angie reach the third checkpoint and return their Pokémon. Angie calls out Shinx and the third leg begins with both sprinting towards the end. Conway, Dawn, and Brock are approaching the end when Jessie speeds past them and reaches the third checkpoint. Conway quickly follows and Brock and Dawn follow from behind. Conway congratulates Jessie and somewhat creepily, begins to chase after her with {{p|Slowking}} as she tries to catch up to Ash and Angie. As Ash and Angie enter a cave, Jessie and Conway have managed to catch up with them and Jessie uses {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} to attack them much to their and Conway's surprise. The ground beneath Ash and Angie begins to give way as Conway knocks out Seviper to slow Jessie down. Angie and Shinx barely manage to stop their fall by grabbing on a ledge, when Ash saves Angie again. Ash barely manages to pull Angie up and both sit down for a minute to catch their breath. Ash's relieved expression causes Angie to blush, but she quickly regains her composure when Ash point out that they have to make up a lot of ground and they begin racing again. Running at full speed, Ash and Angie quickly come close to the finish line where Jessie and Conway are exhaustively closing in. Seeing them approach, Jessie and Conway try to finish the race but due to their fighting, they are completely out of energy. Ash and Angie race for the finish and Ash wins by a nose. Ash begins celebrating while Angie has a moment of quiet thought. As other competitors cross the finish line, Conway and Jessie crawl across it and collapse.

The victory gave the Red team just enough points to win the challenge and all of the members receive a plaque after Rowan makes a quick speech. As a final celebration for the end of the {{pkmn|Summer Academy}} a bonfire is lit and a buffet laid out. James and Meowth have a conversation about how they had a nice experience while Jessie stuffs her face and says goodbye to the students who waited on her hand and foot. Over by the gate, Angie is sitting, looking at the stars when Ash comes over. Angie asks Ash why he saved her, and Ash, clueless to her crush on him, replies that he is her friend, making her look a little disappointed. Angie and Ash end their rivalry on a note of friendship. In the morning, everyone bids goodbye to their friends and Ash and his friends wave to Angie before heading towards [[Celestic Town]] and Dawn's next [[Pokémon Contest]].

==Major events==
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, {{an|Brock}}, [[Jessie]], [[Conway]], and [[Angie]] compete in the [[Pokémon Triathlon]] and Ash wins.
* The Red Team gets the most points.
* The week in the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] ends.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[Professor Rowan]]
* [[James]]* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Angie]]
* [[Conway]]
* [[Yuzo]]
* {{OBP|Mitchell|DP088}}
* {{si|Kendall}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Slowking}} ([[Conway]]'s)
* {{p|Shinx}} ([[Angie]]'s)
* {{p|Elekid}} ({{OBP|Mitchell|DP088}}'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Spoink}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Ash for the first leg)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Dawn for the second leg)
* {{p|Dodrio}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Dawn for the first leg)
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Brock for the first leg)
* {{p|Lapras}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Angie for the second leg)
* {{p|Feraligatr}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Brock for the second leg)
* {{p|Mantyke}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Ash for the second leg)
* {{p|Hippowdon}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Jessie for the first leg)
* {{p|Dugtrio}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Conway for the first leg)
* {{p|Ariados}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Angie for the first leg)
* {{p|Floatzel}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Conway for the second leg)
* {{p|Magikarp}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s; used by Jessie for the second leg)
* {{p|Camerupt}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Ursaring}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Tauros}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Shiftry}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Luxray}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Arbok}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Wailmer}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Swampert}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Azumarill}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Poliwrath}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Staryu}} ([[Pokémon Summer Academy]]'s)
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Delcatty}}
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Ampharos}}
* {{p|Noctowl}}
* {{p|Exeggcute}}
* {{p|Sneasel}}
* {{p|Aggron}}
* {{P|Spinarak}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Staraptor}}
* Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia returns after a fifteen-episode-long absence.
* This episode concludes the four-part [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] arc.
* [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]] and [[To My Best Friend]] are both used as background music.
* {{TRT}} narrates the preview for [[DP092|the next episode]].
* The dub title is a reference to one of {{wp|Dr. Seuss}}'s storybooks, ''{{wp|One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish}}''.
** Coincidentally, in the days of its air-date in Japan, [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon '''Red''' and Pokémon '''Blue''']], the '''first''' and '''second''' Pokémon games, in which the player must get a '''team''' of Pokémon, had their 10th anniversary in the U.S.
** [http://www.pokemon.com/us/tv-episodes/season-11/episode-39-go-team-go/ Pokémon.com's listing] of [[S11|Pokémon: Battle Dimension]] episodes previously listed the episode under the alternate title of '''Go Team Go!''', but the URL still redirects to there.
*** The DVD that contains this episode also lists it under this alternate title.
* This is the only episode of the Summer Academy arc to feature any of {{an|Brock}}'s Pokémon.
* [[Nurse Joy]]'s appearance broke one of Brock's longest non-girl flirting streaks.
* {{Ash}} manages to make another girl [[MorpheusShipping|fall in love]] with him.
* [[Angie]] rode a Lapras on water frozen with {{m|Ice Beam}}, much like Ash did with his {{AP|Lapras}} against [[Cissy]] in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]''.
* {{p|Dodrio}} was shown as a fast runner on ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]''. During this episode, it is not.
* Despite {{p|Seviper}} weighing more than {{tt|115 lbs|‪52.16312 kg‬}}, [[Jessie]] is able to drag it while running. This is an example of [[anime physics]].

===Errors===
* During one scene, {{p|Feraligatr}}'s lower jaw is colored blue.
* {{p|Garchomp}}'s eye coloring is reversed in one scene.
* The red circles on {{p|Mantyke}}'s back are missing in one scene with Ash.
* Jessie's sandals are flats when she picks up {{p|Hippowdon}}. Then, she is wearing small heels as she and Conway are approaching the finish line.

<gallery>
Garchomp Gliding.png|Garchomp error
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===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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DP094

2020-01-18T12:23:26Z

Dada: /* Errors */ Clarify episode

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'''Doc Brock!''' (Japanese: '''パチリスお熱です！２人でお留守番！？''' ''Pachirisu Has a Fever! Two People Taking Care!?'') is the 94th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 560th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on September 25, 2008, with [[DP095]] and in the United States on February 14, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On the way to Celestic Town, Ash and his friends are camped at a mountain cabin. While Dawn trains and Ash snoozes, Brock goes down the mountain to visit a pharmacy. That leaves Ash and Dawn in charge of the Pokémon, and their first task is to give the Pokémon a shower. Ash accidentally blasts Pachirisu with cold water, but everything seems to go smoothly. After that, it's lunchtime and a siesta! But naptime is cut short when Pachirisu comes down with a bad fever and there's no Pokémon Center in the area.

While Staravia goes out to find Brock, Ash has Buneary use Ice Beam to make an ice pack for Pachirisu's fever. The little Pokémon is still unwell, and Dawn and Ash argue over whose fault it was before they realize they need to find the berries that Brock uses for sick Pokémon. Meanwhile, Team Rocket sees a Zapdos fly by and try to hit it with a cannon full of sticky goo, but they hit Staravia instead. It manages to evade them, but now it can't fly. When Staravia fails to return, Ash sends Gliscor out to get Brock instead.

Alerted by Gliscor, Brock runs back to the cabin and realizes that Pachirisu may have a build-up of excess electricity. Once he drains the extra charge and treats Pachirisu with medicine and Oran Berries, it's on its way to a speedy recovery—just in time to be stolen by Team Rocket, who spotted the cabin! But Staravia found some friendly Wooper to clean the gunk off its wing, and it returns in time to free Pachirisu from Team Rocket's net. Then Buneary and a healthy Pachirisu team up to blast Team Rocket back where they came from. It looks like a happy ending all around, except that they forgot about one Pokémon: poor Gliscor, still struggling up the long road back to the cabin!

==Plot==
While {{an|Dawn}} practices {{pkmn|Contest}} [[move]]s, {{Ash}} considers a counter strategy to overcome [[Fantina's Drifblim]] and its {{m|Hypnosis}}. He ends up falling asleep trying to think, so {{AP|Pikachu}} wakes him up, slightly annoyed. {{an|Brock}} emerges from the cabin and prepares to head off to a nearby pharmacy to stock up on medicinal supplies. He leaves Ash and Dawn in charge of chores and all the Pokémon, before heading off.

Ash reads the list of chores, and first up are showers for the Pokémon. When it's {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}}'s turn, Ash accidentally sprays it with cool water. Dawn scolds him, and quickly turns on the warm water. With everyone showered, Dawn and Pikachu whip up a batch of pancakes to feed them all. Things become chaotic when Pachirisu comes down with a fever, and learn that there isn’t a [[Pokémon Center]] nearby. Ash suggests they get Brock back, and he sends {{AP|Staravia}} off, much to {{AP|Gliscor}}'s disappointment. Dawn is still worrying, and Ash takes {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} and {{TP|Brock|Happiny}} to make ice to bring Pachirisu's fever down. Dawn puts the ice on Pachirisu's head, then yells at Ash for spraying it with cold water earlier. Ash counters by saying it probably has an upset stomach because of those pancakes she fed it. The two argue until Dawn hears her sick Pokémon's voice, and they agree it's no time to fight. In the meantime, Ash and Dawn venture outside to find some [[Oran Berry|Oran Berries}} to aid Pachirisu's recovery. However they fail to find any berries in their search.

Flying in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]], {{TRT}} spots a {{p|Zapdos}} flying past, and they want it. [[James]] fires a Bazooka Gun, but Zapdos flies up. The wad instead hits Ash’s Staravia, and [[Jessie]] tells them they can change their sights to that one instead. Team Rocket scour the forest carefully for Staravia, who has since landed and trying to clean its stuck wing of the glue.

Returning to the cabin, Ash grows concerned about Staravia as it still hasn't returned, so {{AP|Gliscor}} offers to go get Brock instead. Ash sends it off, shouting for it to go to the right and calm down. Brock has since finished his shopping and on his return to the cabin he spots Gliscor flying directly for him. He tries to run out of the way, but Gliscor lands on him. Brock realizes something is amiss from Gliscor's frantic gestures and begins to run back to the cabin. He stops after realizing Gliscor needs wind to fly, otherwise it is forced to bounce along the ground causing it to often trip and fall. He offers to carry Gliscor, though Brock is forced to leave it behind and rush on ahead.

Dawn and Ash know they need to get Pachirisu to eat, and Dawn recalls when she was sick, [[Johanna|her mom]] fed her mashed fruit. Ash says they still have the fruit Pikachu found, and try feeding it but Pachirisu refuses. Brock runs in and checks over Pachirisu. Telling Ash and Dawn they need to establish what's wrong before trying to treat it, he diagnoses the problem as a fever caused by a build-up of electricity in Pachirisu's body, which Ash recalls [[AG001|happened to]] Pikachu once. He gets the electricity out with a device and gives Pachirisu some medicine to help it regulate its voltage back to normal. Brock tells Ash and Dawn that in a situation like this they need to remain calm instead of panicking like they did. Ash and Dawn both feel terrible, and Dawn begins to cry at the thought of how badly she acted when Pachirisu needed help, and Ash tries to comfort her. They tell Brock about the mashed fruit, but he says that doesn't come until later. Brock teaches Ash and Dawn that when they were looking for Oran Berries they'd looked in the wrong place, as the soil was too dry. He then leads them to a damper area, where some bushes of Oran Berries growing. They rush back to cabin where they feed Pachirisu the Oran Berries, which it happily accepts. At the same time, Staravia gets help from some {{p|Wooper}} to get the gunk off its wings.

Pachirisu shows everyone it's better by running around, only to be grabbed by a net. Everyone runs outside, demanding an explanation. They look up to see Team Rocket, who recite their {{motto}}. They say they wanted Pikachu, but they'll take Pachirisu instead. This infuriates Dawn. Staravia finally returns. James fires off another Bazooka Wad at it, though Staravia flaps its wings to send it back at the Rocket trio. Staravia follows up with {{m|Aerial Ace}} to cut the net, releasing Pachirisu. {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}} steps up and freezes Team Rocket with {{m|Ice Beam}} before pounding them with {{m|Dizzy Punch}}. Pachirisu is raring to go, so Dawn has it send Team Rocket blasting off with {{m|Discharge}}.

Brock warns Ash and Dawn that this situation could happen again, and suggests he teaches them first aid in case something happens and they can't find a Pokémon Center. They agree knowing that when things get tough, a Pokémon relies on its Trainer the most. Brock offers to make food, and Pachirisu confirms it's better by being hungry. With Ash and Dawn having learned somes valuable lessons, the group returns to the cabin to enjoy the rest of the evening. Ash suddenly remembers that they forgot about Gliscor. Far away and close to tears, Gliscor continues its slow and lumbering journey back to the cabin.

==Major events==
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Johanna]] (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Turtwig}} ({{OP|Ash|Turtwig}})
* {{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|Swinub}} ({{OP|Dawn|Swinub}})
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{OP|Brock|Sudowoodo}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Happiny}})
* {{p|Wooper}} (×3)
* {{p|Zapdos}}

==Trivia==
* Music from ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', and [[Pokémon Symphonic Medley]], are used as background music.
[[File:Zapdos DP094.png|220px|thumb|Zapdos roaming Sinnoh]]
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: {{p|Glaceon}}.
* This is the first episode to air in Japan after the earliest releases of {{game|Platinum}} in Japan and {{pmin|Greater China|Taiwan}}.
* {{TRT}} seeing a {{p|Zapdos}} from their balloon in this episode may be a reference to {{game|Platinum}}, in which all three [[Legendary birds]] can be found {{pkmn2|roaming}} [[Sinnoh]]. This was also the first episode to air after the game's Japanese release.
* {{TP|Dawn|Pachirisu}} becoming ill from having too much electricity is reminiscent of {{AP|Pikachu}}'s condition from ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]'', which is shown in this episode; ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]''; and ''[[AG040|Watt's With Wattson?]]'', which in turn is reminiscent of Pikachu's cold in ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly for Magnemite]]''.
* {{TP|Dawn|Buneary}}'s vest from ''[[DP070|The Bells are Singing!]]'' is shown again in this episode.
* ''Doc Brock!'' is the shortest dub title for an episode in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}.
* {{an|Dawn}} reads the title card for this episode.
* Dawn says that {{TP|Dawn|Swinub}} does not like to take showers, but in ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear With Fear]]'', it was depicted swimming with all of the other Pokémon. It is possible that it is not opposed to water in general, but just showers.
* The dub version of the ending credits showed the former [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] logo at the end. The reason for this is unknown, although it may have been an unintentional result of switching the show's credits to the system used for other {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} shows.
** This became a running error that later recurred in most of the [[S12|following season]]. Only the televised versions are affected; {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network Video}} presentations continue to use the original style of credits and are not affected by this.
* This episode features some similarities with the beginning of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. In this episode, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}' Pokémon take baths and eat pancakes. This also happens to {{OBP|Shaymin|M11}} in the movie. Shaymin also gets a mild fever, similar to Pachirisu. Coincidentally, both of these premiered during the same weekend in {{pmin|the United States}}.
* Many TV descriptions for this episode claim Pachirisu gets struck by lightning, possibly referring to the Zapdos seen in the episode.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.
* This episode's dub title may be a reference to {{wp|Doctor Octopus}}, a popular character in the ''{{wp|Spider-Man}}'' franchise who is also referred to as "Doc Ock".

===Errors===
* In the dub, while {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} is looking at himself in the mirror, his Japanese voice can be heard.
* During the flashback to ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'', the sparks coming off Pikachu's cheeks are colored blue instead of yellow.
* After Dawn stops crying, her white top extends to the bottom of her shirt.

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===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|ru={{tt|Доктор Брок|Doctor Brock}}
|ko={{tt|빛나와 지우 파치리스를 간호하라!|Dawn and Ash - Nurse Pachirisu!}}
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title_en=If the Scarf Fits, ''Wear'' It! |
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title_ja_trans=The Floating Unidentified Mysterious Animal!? |
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'''If the Scarf Fits, ''Wear'' It!''' (Japanese: '''浮かぶ未確認怪物！？''' ''The Floating Unidentified Mysterious Animal!?'') is the 98th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 564th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on October 16, 2008 and in the United States on March 21, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On the way to Solaceon Town, Ash and his friends hear that the local "Scarf Monster" has made the tabloid news. Ash is skeptical, even though he and his friends see a shadow in the forest that looks much like the rumored monster itself. But once he arrives at his friend Angie's house, which is also a Pokémon Day Care, Angie acts strangely whenever the Scarf Monster is mentioned. When she runs out of the house, Ash and his friends follow her to a cave and discover that the Scarf Monster is a Lickilicky from her Day Care!

Lickilicky was a Lickitung at the Day Care which accidentally evolved after Angie taught it Rollout—and evolving another Trainer's Pokémon is a big no-no! Angie's parents are away on a trip, so she's hidden Lickilicky in the meantime. But Lickilicky also hates being a Poké Ball, so it always wanders off in search of food. As for the scarf, it's an inflatable collar that Angie uses to float Lickilicky in the air so she can haul it back home like a balloon. When she inflates the collar, Lickilicky's floating shadow attracts Team Rocket, who are posing as tabloid reporters and searching for the Scarf Monster. Fortunately, Dawn and Brock manage to hide Lickilicky from Team Rocket's prying eyes.

The next day, Team Rocket tests out a new robot designed to lure the Scarf Monster out of hiding. The robot has a giant ball of Pokémon food, and sure enough, Lickilicky comes right over to the source of the delicious smell. However, Team Rocket doesn't realize their valuable monster is a regular Lickilicky until Ash and Angie come looking for the missing Pokémon. Angie has Lickilicky wrap up Team Rocket so Pikachu can send them into orbit, and our heroes are delighted—until Angie's parents return from their trip. Fortunately for Angie, the Lickitung's Trainer is thrilled to have a new Lickilicky! Now she can say goodbye to Ash with a light heart as her friend heads for his next stop, Hearthome City!

==Plot==
Arriving back in [[Solaceon Town]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are in a park reading an article in the [[Sinnoh Star]] about a mysterious scarf monster roaming the town, causing widespread rumors, but they don't seem to be interested. Having decided to visit [[Angie]] while they are passing through, the group head on their way but soon spot a shadow of a mysterious creature that looks similar to the monster the article was referring to, though the shadow soon disappears.

Upon arriving at Angie's house, the gang greets themselves once again to an old friend. After having dinner, Ash tells Angie of a mysterious creature they saw. Angie becomes worried and leaves the room immediately. The gang follows her to a cave where she says to keep the mysterious creature, but the problem is the creature is nowhere to be found. {{TRT}}, who are trying to track down this creature, are acting as news reporters. They spot [[Officer Jenny]] standing in front a pool of water and Team Rocket asks the police officer of any evidence of what the clue is. Officer Jenny replies that it is saliva. Back at the park a trap is set to catch the creature, the trap succeeds as the creature comes closer and closer to the trap. The creature turns out to be a Pokémon, a {{p|Lickilicky}}. Angie tells the gang that she was looking after a {{p|Lickitung}} when suddenly it used {{m|Rollout}} and evolved and, according to daycare rules, the carer must not let a Pokémon evolve at any circumstances.

Team Rocket then asks Ash and his friends where the creature went, which Ash lies about. As Team Rocket leaves, Angie inflates the tube surrounding Lickilicky's neck with helium, which makes it float, and they return it to the cave. Nearby, a man fishing spots a creature in the forests flying overhead and is terrified.

The next day, Team Rocket creates a [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]] to catch the creature. This machine lures the creature by using a ball of [[Pokémon food]], which the smell will lure the creature to it. The plan succeeds as the Lickilicky follows the scent. Ash and Angie go to the cave to get Lickilicky, but then they see nothing but a broken rope. As Lickilicky is approaching the ball of Pokémon food, Ash and friends arrive to tell Team Rocket that it is actually a Lickilicky, but they disagree as a Lickilicky doesn't wear a tube. Angie gets furious and orders {{p|Shinx}} to use {{m|Crunch}} on the tube to pop it. Team Rocket then realizes that it really is a Lickilicky, but [[Jessie]] refutes this, claiming the tube makes it the creature. They try to capture Lickilicky, but the tables turn and Team Rocket are blasted off by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}. At that very moment, [[Angie's parents]] arrive.

After telling them what happened, Angie's father is furious, but as the Trainer of the Lickilicky is actually happy about the evolution, Angie is let off easy as the gang says goodbye to Angie. As Angie waves to them, her parents jokingly tell her that if she and Ash got married, they could look after the daycare. Angie frantically tells them not to say things like that, while Ash suddenly sneezes.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet up with [[Angie]] again.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Lickilicky}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Angie]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Angie's parents]]
* {{OBP|Trainer|DP098}}
* Old {{tc|Fisherman}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Shinx}} ([[Angie]]'s)
* {{p|Lickitung}} ({{OBP|Trainer|DP098}}'s; evolves; flashback)
* {{p|Lickilicky}} ({{OBP|Trainer|DP098}}'s; newly evolved)

==Trivia==
* {{TRT}} seems to think that the unknown creature is a {{wp|Kappa (folklore)|Kappa}} in the Japanese version.
* {{p|Lickilicky}}'s {{OBP|Trainer|DP098}} uses several English phrases, such as "Thank you very much" in the Japanese version. In the dub, he speaks in an Italian accent, even mentioning Italian phrases.
* In the dub, this is the first time the [[narrator]] reads the "TO BE CONTINUED..." sign out loud.
** In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, this manner started reading this in ''[[DP132|Evolving Strategies!]]''.
* In the games, [[Pokémon Day Care]]s will not evolve a Trainer's Pokémon even if the Pokémon meets the evolutionary requirements. It is mentioned several times in the episode that the Day Care should not evolve Pokémon; however, the {{p|Lickitung}} they were raising did in fact evolve under their care.
* The ''[[Sinnoh Star]]'', the newspaper {{an|Brock}} was reading at the start of the episode, featured the ruins in [[Celestic Town]] and the [[Lustrous Orb]] from the [[DP096|previous]] [[DP097|episodes]].
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Magikarp}}
* [[Jessie]] makes a reference to the 1958 song ''{{wp|The Purple People Eater}}'' in the dub by stating that Lickilicky is a "''One eyed, purple people eater''."
* The dub title parodies the popular saying "if the shoe fits, wear it".
* This episode confirms that [[Angie]] has a [[MorpheusShipping|crush]] on {{Ash}}.

===Errors===
* After {{MTR}} announced Team Rocket's scheme to capture the "scarf monster", {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} can be heard, even though it was inside its Poké Ball the whole time.
* Ash incorrectly tells Team Rocket that it was Angie's Lickilicky, when it really belongs to someone else.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|飄浮的不明怪物！？|Unidentified Floating Creature!?}}
|cs={{tt|Komu padne šátkový převlek|Whom Will Fit the Scarf Disguise}}
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|ru={{tt|Монстр в шарфе!|The monster in a scarf!}}
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'''A Trainer and Child Reunion!''' (Japanese: '''四天王リョウ！出会いと別れの森！''' ''{{tt|Four Heavenly Kings|Elite Four}} {{tt|Ryō|Aaron}}! Forest of Meeting and Separation!'') is the 99th episode of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}, and the 565th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It aired in Japan on October 23, 2008 and in the United States on March 28, 2009.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and his friends enter a small town where all the girls are lined up to watch Aaron, one of the Elite Four, conduct a public training session. Aaron knows his Bug-type Pokémon so well, he can even understand what Bug-type Pokémon say. Aaron plans to challenge Cynthia for the top Trainer spot in Sinnoh, and the crowds are certainly impressed by his Vespiquen, Drapion, and Skorupi. When Aaron learns that Dawn and Ash know Cynthia, he takes them to his private training center in the woods. Team Rocket follows them and puts syrup on a tree to lure Aaron's Pokémon, but it only ends up attracting Beedrill!

Dawn notices a photo of Aaron and a Wurmple. This Wurmple was Aaron's greatest friend, but Aaron doesn't seem to have a Wurmple now—where did it go? Before Aaron can explain, Team Rocket's balloon descends from the sky and vacuums up his Pokémon along with Pikachu and Piplup. Team Rocket escapes, but Aaron is determined to find and rescue his Pokémon. When he was young, he was a poor loser who blamed Wurmple for his defeat, driving Wurmple away. Ever since that mistake, he's worked hard to understand Bug-types and vowed not to lose a Pokémon ever again!

Team Rocket doesn't get far—their kidnapped Pokémon decide to fight back, and the balloon crashes in the forest. As Seviper and Carnivine try to stop Pikachu, Piplup, and Aaron's Pokémon from escaping, Aaron and our heroes arrive to save the day. Team Rocket makes a second attempt to vacuum up the Pokémon, but a Beautifly stops them with a powerful SolarBeam attack. Team Rocket crashed near the tree where Aaron met Wurmple, and this Beautifly is the Evolution of Aaron's Wurmple! All this time, it's been training to become strong enough to help Aaron. Now it's certainly strong enough to help defeat Team Rocket, and Team Rocket is sent packing by the combined attacks of our heroes' Pokémon. As Aaron happily trains for his big challenge, Ash heads to Hearthome City for his own big challenge: a Gym Battle against Fantina!

==Plot==
During their journey to [[Hearthome City]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} stop by a town where they see a large crowd. [[Officer Jenny]] arrives and tells them if they are there to observe, they need to get in line. {{an|Brock}} tries to flirt with Jenny, but {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} puts him down and drags him off. Jenny then reveals that a man named {{EF|Aaron}} is having a public practice session. Neither Ash nor Brock recognize the name, but {{an|Dawn}} gasps and pulls out this month's {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Poké Chic}}, explaining that he is one of the [[Elite Four]].

The group decides to watch the practice, where Aaron is training with his {{type|Bug}} Pokémon {{p|Drapion}}, {{p|Skorupi}} and {{p|Vespiquen}}. Drapion uses {{m|Pin Missile}}, nailing the bulls-eye of a far away target five times in quick succession. After congratulating Drapion, he orders Vespiquen to use {{m|Slash}}, which she does, easily carving up ceramic plates fired at her. In the crowd, Ash and Dawn gush about meeting another member of the Elite Four, remembering [[DP035|their meeting with]] [[Lucian]]. Jenny moans in excitement and recalls the Elite Four: Lucian and his {{t|Psychic}} types, [[Bertha]] and her {{t|Ground}} types, {{EF|Flint}} and his {{t|Fire}} types and Aaron with his Bugs. She says that of the four, Aaron mixes strength with popularity the best.

Back at practice, Drapion uses a series of quick {{m|Hyper Beam}}s, destroying the targets. Jenny gushes in excitement over how well Aaron speaks the language of Bug Pokémon and has perfect and amazing combinations. Brock chuckles and tells Jenny to control herself, but Jenny explodes in excitement as she reveals that Aaron has risen up and challenged [[Cynthia]], and their battle to end all battles will take place soon. Dawn and Ash realize that Aaron was the challenger Cynthia had told them about back in [[Celestic Town]]. Jenny proclaims that Aaron, her hero, will undoubtedly be the winner. With a {{m|Gust}}, Vespiquen smashes all the remaining targets and ends the training session, thanking everyone for watching and asking for their support in the battle with Cynthia.

Inevitably, all the girls run up to Aaron asking for autographs, and Jenny jumps up demanding one too, but then blushes and remembers her duty, to ensure everyone is conducting themselves properly. Dawn jumps up and runs off for the line too. Ash happily asserts that one day he will clean up at the Pokémon League and challenge Cynthia and Aaron.

{{TRT}} is watching, and [[Jessie]] dreamily asks if they saw how impressive Drapion and Vespiquen were and suggests they steal them. However, [[James]] shrugs that he would end up with one of the Elite Four in his face, and {{MTR}} reminds her that Aaron won't exactly hand over his Pokémon. They and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} give up instantly and shuffle away, but she rushes after them and drags them back by their cheeks. She reminds them of how much money they will get if they sell them. James and Meowth fall in with Jessie's scheme and they prepare to morph into merchants for rare Elite Four Pokémon.

Aaron signs an autograph for a young girl, who barely containing her emotions, runs off telling him she'll remember the moment for the rest of her life. Aaron smiles at Dawn, noting that she's the last one and Dawn introduces herself and hands over her Poké Chic. She then boldly says that Cynthia told her that the Elite Four are powerful battlers and she would not go easy on him. Aaron is surprised and asks if they know Cynthia personally, which Dawn and the others confirm. Ash says they'll be rooting for both of them. Aaron notes that Cynthia is very powerful but he has been training even harder, which Drapion, Vespiquen and Skorupi make assertions in support of. Ash tells Aaron his dreams of perhaps one day even becoming an Elite Four member, which Aaron tells him to go for. He then invites them to his training center, which he would consider an honor from friends of Cynthia. Brock excitedly tells the others what a privilege this would be, and they reply that they would love to come.

At Aaron's center by the lake, Ash, Dawn and Brock look out at the view with Aaron and Skorupi. Aaron smiles and says he built the center after becoming a member of the Elite Four. Many wild Pokémon live nearby: {{p|Combee}}, {{p|Mothim}}, {{p|Ledyba}}, {{p|Surskit}}, and {{p|Venonat}} frolic around outside. Aaron notes that the Bugs are enjoying the weather and releases Drapion and Vespiquen from their Poké Balls to relax after the mornings training session. He then goes and trains himself, explaining that his Pokémon would have a field day making fun of him if he didn't train as hard as them. Ash jumps on the bike, determined to train as well. Aaron warns him not to overdo himself, and Dawn exclaims at Ash's energy, while Brock says it's probably motivation from his rematch with [[Fantina]]. Looking around, Dawn spots a picture of a young Aaron together with a {{p|Wurmple}}.

Aaron's Vespiquen snoozes by a tree while {{TRT}} sneak up, having smeared [[honey]] on the tree. Meowth and James hurl a net forward, only to have caught a {{p|Munchlax}}. James is angry, but gets even angrier when Jessie reveals that she used his pancake syrup for the trap. James screams of disappointment arouse some {{p|Beedrill}}, who attack Team Rocket.

Aaron finishes training and takes his towel from Skorupi, while Ash has collapsed in exhaustion and Aaron suggests a break. Dawn asks about the Wurmple in the photo, and Aaron told them that Wurmple was his first capture, in the forest nearby. He had grown up in town and would sneak out to the forest as much as he could. As a small kid, he really liked to climb trees. One day he challenged himself to climb the lengthiest tree in the forest. However, once he got to the top, he realized how tall it was and how he could never climb down, but luckily there was a Wurmple on the tree who was able to help him, getting him safely down. Aaron grabbed Wurmple and hugged it in thanks. Aaron reveals that he and Wurmple were best friends and shows them photo albums of the two growing up. Ash reminisces about his first capture: the {{type|Bug}} Caterpie, which evolved all the way into {{AP|Butterfree}} before he released it. He wonders about where it is and how it's doing.

Dawn asks where Wurmple currently is, but before he again answer, a giant suction hose activates, swallowing up Pikachu, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, Skorupi, Drapion and Vespiquen. Aaron demands to know what is going on, and Team Rocket performs their motto. Brock explains about Team Rocket's evil intentions. James and Jessie just gloat about successfully swiping Elite Four and twerp Pokémon. Aaron leaps into the air and nearly catches the balloon, but {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}'s {{m|Haze}} blinds him and he crashes to the ground. Team Rocket's balloon disappears over the tree tops as the friends rush to Aaron's aid. Ash decides that they have to follow after.

Jessie and James continue to gloat over their victory, but suddenly their balloon starts to rock as Pikachu, Piplup, Vespiquen and Drapion unleash their attacks on the inside of the huge tank holding them. The tank begins to smoke and spark and the balloon goes down while a nearby {{p|Ledian}} watches. Aaron is almost beside himself with anger at the theft of his Pokémon, but snaps back to reality at Dawn's words. He reveals that as a small kid, he was a real crybaby, and he was horrible at battling. After a loss to a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, he blamed it on Wurmple, saying that Wurmple was weak, and ran off before Wurmple could reply. He later felt so awful that he ran back later in the day but it was too late and his best friend had gone.

It was this, Aaron reveals, that drove him to work with every Bug type he could until he could master their language, but he never wants to go through the pain of losing another friend, which is why he needs to recover Vespiquen, Drapion and Skorupi. The same Ledian from before flies up and tells Aaron that it saw the balloon crash nearby.

At the crash site, Meowth is half-cursing and half-admiring the ability of the five Pokémon to ruin their escape. Jessie tells him to stop being so impressed and fix the balloon, hose and tank. At that moment, Pikachu kicks out the side and leads the other four to safety. James immediately calls out {{TP|James|Carnivine}}, who as usual latches onto him in a back-breaking hug. Pikachu seizes the distraction to lead an escape, but Seviper cuts them off. Drapion leaps to the front and fights off Seviper, while Vespiquen jumps to help, but Carnivine hits her from behind with {{m|Bullet Seed}}, injuring her. Drapion is distracted and Seviper injures him with a powerful {{m|Poison Tail}}. As Team Rocket's Pokémon loom over Piplup, Skorupi and Pikachu, Aaron, Ash and the others arrive. Aaron pauses and recognizes a nearby tree as the one where he met Wurmple for the first time.

Meowth and Wobbuffet attack with the suction tank again, seizing Pikachu, Piplup and Skorupi, but Aaron dives on his injured Vespiquen and Drapion, keeping them safely on the ground. Pikachu and Piplup manage to each grab a branch and hold Skorupi in place, causing Jessie to curse and James orders them Meowth to amp up the suction. It rips branches from the huge tree, much to Aaron's anguish, and is too much for Pikachu and Piplup, whose grips break and they fly into the suction.

Suddenly a {{m|Solar Beam}} blasts out from nearby and obliterates the mecha, ending the suction and causing Pikachu, Skorupi and Piplup to fall to the ground. Their savior, a wild {{p|Beautifly}}, hovers down, evoking an emotional response from Aaron. He asks if Beautifly is in fact his Wurmple, which is nods in assent, much to Aaron's and the other's delight. Beautifly explains to Aaron that it wanted to get stronger, so it went off and trained before evolving into the Beautifly stage.

Jessie and James are still wanting their prize, so they order Seviper and Carnivine to attack, with Piplup and Pikachu teaming up against them. Seviper's Haze blinds both Pokémon, but Beautifly, under Aaron's command, uses {{m|Whirlwind}} to sweep away the clouds. Then Drapion's Hyper Beam takes down Seviper, and Vespiquen Slashes Carnivine into James. Finally, a combination of Beautifly's Solar Beam, Piplup's {{m|Bubble Beam}} and Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} ultimately blasts Jessie, James and Meowth off once again.

Aaron thanks Beautifly for its help and asks if it would like to be a team once more. Beautifly happily accepts and it joins Skorupi, Drapion and Vespiquen on Aaron's team. Dawn says that she is so happy that Beautifly came home, and Brock says that Beautifly makes Aaron's team even more amazing. They then thank Aaron for a wonderful day in which they have learned so much, and he in return wishes Ash luck for his rematch with Fantina. Bidding Aaron and his Pokémon farewell, the group leave Aaron's center by the lake.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet {{EF|Aaron}}, a member of the [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]].
* Aaron reveals he is going to battle [[Cynthia]] for the title of [[Sinnoh League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}.
* [[Aaron's Beautifly]], which he abandoned as a child, rejoins his team.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{EF|Aaron}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Sinnoh]] [[Elite Four]]
** {{EF|Aaron}}
** [[Bertha]] (memory)
** {{EF|Flint}} (memory)
** [[Lucian]] (memory and flashback)
* [[Cynthia]] (flashback)
* [[Nurse Joy]] (flashback)
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* Aaron's fans

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Ash|Butterfree}}; flashback)
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Dawn|Buizel}}; flashback)
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Seviper}} ({{OP|Jessie|Seviper}})
* {{p|Carnivine}} ({{OP|James|Carnivine}})
* {{p|Vespiquen}} ({{EF|Aaron}}'s)
* {{p|Skorupi}} ({{EF|Aaron}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Drapion}} ({{EF|Aaron}}'s)
* {{p|Wurmple}} ({{OP|Aaron|Wurmple}}; flashback)
* {{p|Beautifly}} ({{OP|Aaron|Beautifly}}; returns)
* {{p|Butterfree}} ([[Pink Butterfree|pink]]; flashback)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (multiple)
* {{p|Combee}} (multiple)
* {{p|Kricketot}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Burmy}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Venomoth}} (flashback)
* {{p|Kakuna}} (photo)
* {{p|Metapod}} (photo)
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Kricketot}}
* {{p|Ledyba}}
* {{p|Ledian}}
* {{p|Surskit}}
* {{p|Mothim}}
* {{p|Munchlax}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Aaron signature.png|thumb|220px|Aaron's signature]]
* Details of this episode were made known in [[K-Zone]], a children's magazine, before any official Japanese episode listing. However, the magazine said {{EF|Aaron}} would appear before [[Celestic Town]], suggesting that it was moved to fit in the one-hour specials at Celestic.
* Aaron's signature is shown in this episode. It is his Japanese name in romaji, Ryou. This is not changed in the dubbed version.
* This marks the second time that [[Ash's Butterfree]] is seen in a flashback in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}. The first was in ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps on Thieving!]]'', where it appeared as a {{p|Caterpie}}.
* The dub title is a reference to the 1972 {{wp|Paul Simon}} song "{{wp|Mother and Child Reunion}}".
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Charmander}}
* This episode marks the first time [[Brock's Croagunk]] is seen coming out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} before hitting him with {{m|Poison Jab}}.

===Errors===
* For a quick moment, while {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are watching Aaron and his Pokémon perform, {{an|Dawn}}'s purse overlaps {{an|Brock}}'s pants.
* After Team Rocket's balloon crashes, Wobbuffet comes out of his Poké Ball while they are all on the ground. Shortly after that, {{MTR}} is seen alone on the balloon, and Wobbuffet comes out once again of his Poké Ball. This is clearly a mistake, since the Poké Ball should stay with [[Jessie]], and not Meowth.
* When Team Rocket blasts off, {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and {{TP|James|Carnivine}} disappear.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|四天王阿柳！相遇與別離之森！|Elite Four Aaron! Forest of Meeting and Separation!}}
|cs={{tt|Setkání s přítelem z minulosti|Meeting with A Friend from The Past}}
|da={{tt|En træner og hans Pokémon genforenes!|A trainer and his Pokémon are reunited!}}
|de={{tt|Wiedersehen mit Freunden und Trainern!|Reunion with friends and trainers!}}
|nl={{tt|De hereniging!|The Reunion!}}
|fi={{tt|Pokémon palaa kotiin!|A Pokémon returns home!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une amitié retrouvée!|A rediscovered friendship!}}
|it={{tt|Il Pokémon ritrovato!|The found Pokémon!}}
|ko={{tt|사천왕 충호 만남과 이별의 숲|Elite Four Aaron - Forest of Meeting and Separation}}
|no={{tt|Gjenforeningen mellom trener og barn|The reunion of trainer and child}}
|pl={{tt|Spotkanie po latach|The Reunion}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Experiente e os Amadores!|The Experienced ones and the Amateurs!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|A Criança e o Treinador!|The Child and the Trainer!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Reencuentro de Pokémon Y Entrenador!|Meeting of Pokémon And Trainer!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Reunión con el Alto Mando!|Meeting with the Elite Four!}}
|sv={{tt|Tränarens och barnets återförening!|The trainer and child's reunion!}}
|ro={{tt|O Reuniune între un Antrenor și Copil|A Reunion between a Child and a Trainer}}
|ru={{tt|Встреча наставника с ребёнком|The trainer and child's reunion}}
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[[Category:Episodes featuring Elite Four members]]
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[[Category:Episodes written by Shinzō Fujita]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Masamitsu Hidaka]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Tamayo Yamamoto]]
[[Category:Episodes by multiple storyboarders]]
[[Category:Episodes directed by Akio Hosoya]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yūsaku Takeda]]
[[Category:Episodes in which an alternately colored Pokémon appears]]

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[[ja:DP編第99話]]
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