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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;DemonicsFire: /* Major events */ chole also meet her&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{EpicodePrevNext|&lt;br /&gt;
prevcode=JN093 |&lt;br /&gt;
prevtitle=It&#039;s All in the Name! |&lt;br /&gt;
nextcode=JN095 |&lt;br /&gt;
nexttitle=The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky! |&lt;br /&gt;
series=Pokémon Journeys: The Series |&lt;br /&gt;
colorscheme=Galar}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{EpisodeInfobox|&lt;br /&gt;
epcode=JN094 |&lt;br /&gt;
altepcode=EP1179 |&lt;br /&gt;
colorscheme=Galar |&lt;br /&gt;
title_en=Suffering the Flings and Arrows! |&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja=ヘラクロスロス、恋するカイロス |&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja_trans=The Heracros Loss and the Kailios in Love |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_jp=January 21, 2022 |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_us=October 21, 2022 |&lt;br /&gt;
en_op=[[With You]] |&lt;br /&gt;
ja_op=[[One, Two, Three|１・２・３]] |&lt;br /&gt;
ja_ed=[[Supereffective Type|バツグンタイプ]] |&lt;br /&gt;
olmteam=Team Kato |&lt;br /&gt;
scenarion=1 |&lt;br /&gt;
scenario=土屋理敬 |&lt;br /&gt;
storyboardn=1 |&lt;br /&gt;
storyboard=尼野浩正 |&lt;br /&gt;
directorn=1 |&lt;br /&gt;
director=門田英彦 |&lt;br /&gt;
artn=2 |&lt;br /&gt;
art=谷澤秦史 |&lt;br /&gt;
art2=kwon yong sang |&lt;br /&gt;
morecredits=yes |&lt;br /&gt;
epstaffpage=JN091-JN100 |&lt;br /&gt;
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|094}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|290437|Preview thread on BMGf}} &#039;&#039;Closed&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|291124|Original review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|293503|Dub review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Suffering the Flings and Arrows!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;ヘラクロスロス、恋するカイロス&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;The {{tt|Heracros|Heracross}} Loss and the {{tt|Kailios|Pinsir}} in Love&#039;&#039;) is the 94th episode of &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]&#039;&#039;, and the 1,179th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 21, 2022, in Canada on June 18, 2022, in South Africa on August 23, 2022, in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2022, in Australia on September 20, 2022, and in the United States on October 21, 2022.&lt;br /&gt;
{{spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/25/episode-4-suffering-the-flings-and-arrows/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--Please do not alter the blurb to fix any errors, they are meant to be presented as they are on the official site.--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;When Lilligant joins the other Pokémon at Cerise Laboratory, Heracross, who was infatuated with Pinsir, is now smitten with Lilligant! While Goh tries to cheer Pinsir up, Chloe discovers a Pokémon flower-arranging class. It seems like a great way to lift Pinsir’s spirits, so our heroes want to join in, too! Guided by Celadon City’s Gym Leader, Erika, the group learns about the importance of flower decorating with Pokémon! But Team Rocket wants to “pick flowers,” too…and steal Pikachu. Team Rocket attacks, but when Pinsir steps in to protect Heracross, their relationship is restored! Now no one will ever forget the connection between Pokémon and flower arranging!&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Ash}} and [[Goh]] return to [[Cerise Laboratory|Cerise Park]] from a trip to [[Unova]], with Goh presenting [[List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|his Pokémon]] with their newest playmate: {{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Lilligant}}. The Pokémon of Cerise Park find Lilligant&#039;s sweet aroma very soothing and charming, but none more so than {{TP|Goh|Heracross}}. When {{TP|Goh|Pinsir}} comes to bring Heracross a flower wreath it has made for him, it&#039;s distraught to see its beloved being in love with someone else. Goh soon notices Pinsir&#039;s depression, and after witnessing Heracross being smitten by the scent of Lilligant&#039;s flower, he realizes that Pinsir must been distraught over Lilligant &amp;quot;stealing&amp;quot; Heracross&#039;s love from it.&lt;br /&gt;
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While thinking of a solution for Pinsir&#039;s problem, Ash and Goh overhear [[Chloe]] telling [[Professor Cerise]] about a [[Pokémon Flower Arrangement]] class she and {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}} are planning to attend in order to meet a {{p|Leafeon}}. Goh latches onto the idea that learning about flowers could help Pinsir win over Heracross again and decides to attend as well. Chloe is initially confused by Goh suddenly inserting himself into her plans, but an explanation during the bus ride to [[Celadon City]] makes her understand the situation.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash, Goh, and Chloe arrive at the [[Celadon Gym]], where they sign up for the class and are greeted by [[Gym Leader]] [[Erika]], who recognizes Ash as the person who saved {{p|Gloom|her Pokémon}} back when [[EP026|the Gym caught fire]]. She tells Chloe that the Celadon Gym researches aromas emitted by flowers and Pokémon, such as her Leafeon, and makes perfumes out of them. As per usual, Eevee eagerly mimics her evolved form&#039;s movements, with Chloe explaining to Erika that her Eevee is unsure what she wants to [[Evolution|evolve]] into, so they&#039;re trying to get as much experiences as they can. Moving over to the Gym&#039;s greenhouse, Erika explains to the group the concept of Pokémon flower arranging, which uses decorating Pokémon with flowers as a way to express the bond between them and their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, with her decorating her Leafeon as an example. Erika&#039;s attention is drawn to Goh when he mentions he wishes to use the flowers to make his Pokémon fall in love with each other. At first, Goh thinks Erika is judging him over this, but instead, she finds the idea lovely and offers to support it in any way she can.&lt;br /&gt;
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Outside the glass wall of the greenhouse, {{TRT}} is plotting to make yet another attempt to steal {{AP|Pikachu}}. As such, they infiltrate the class in [[List of Team Rocket&#039;s disguises|disguise]], looking for a chance to snatch Pikachu unnoticed while pretending to decorate {{MTR}} and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. When Erika recommends everyone to come up with performances that&#039;ll make use of their Pokémon&#039;s characteristics, Ash gets the idea to use a box filled with [[Christmas]] decorations to his advantage, while Goh comes up with an idea involving {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}. When the time to present the finished works arrives, Team Rocket sneaks outside under the pretense of going to pick some flowers. Since Pikachu stuck too close to Ash to be snatched without being noticed, they decide to grab the {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}} by force and call down the [[Rocket Prize Master]], which gives them a {{p|Lurantis}} and a {{p|Leavanny}}.&lt;br /&gt;
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Back inside, Chloe, Ash, and Goh each present their Pokémon in turns. Eevee is decorated with the same kinds of flowers Erika had decorated her own Leafeon with earlier; Pikachu is decorated with {{wp|Christmas lights}} that he powers up with a {{m|Thunderbolt}}; and Pinsir has donned a flowery dress and decorations, with Grookey using its powers to make the buds in the costume bloom and thus make it even more beautiful. Goh reveals that he brought Heracross along too so he could see Pinsir with its flower decorations. However, just as he calls Heracross out, Team Rocket snatches Pikachu with Leavanny&#039;s {{m|String Shot}} and takes off their disguises, causing everyone&#039;s attention to focus on them. James tells Leavanny to use String Shot again to catch more Pokémon, but Erika has Leafeon use {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut the strings before they reach anyone, while Pikachu frees himself with {{m|Iron Tail}} and joins the {{pkmn|battle}}.&lt;br /&gt;
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While Lurantis and Heracross exchange blows, Eevee uses {{m|Copycat}} to mimic Leafeon&#039;s Razor Leaf, which, combined with Pikachu&#039;s Thunderbolt, is enough to defeat Leavanny. Lurantis pushes Heracross back with {{m|Petal Blizzard}}, before charging up a {{m|Solar Beam}}. Seeing its beloved is in trouble, Pinsir jumps in front of the Solar Beam just as it&#039;s fired, taking the hit for Heracross. Goh has Pinsir use {{m|X-Scissor}}, which sends Lurantis flying into Team Rocket and causes them to blast off again. While Pinsir&#039;s flower costume was destroyed by the Solar Beam, the bravery Pinsir just showed was enough for it to win back Heracross&#039;s love.&lt;br /&gt;
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As the group prepares to leave, Erika gives Chloe a bottle of Leafeon perfume, and Pinsir, flustered by Heracross trying to hold its hand, suddenly grabs him with its pincers as a form of hug, causing both Heracross and Goh to panic in surprise.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badges, go here. --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] are revealed to have visited [[Unova]] off-screen.&lt;br /&gt;
* Goh is revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Hoothoot}} and a {{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Lilligant}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* The [[Celadon Gym]] is revealed to have been [[EP026|rebuilt]].&lt;br /&gt;
* Ash meets [[Erika]] again, while Goh and Chole meet her for the first time.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Goh&#039;s Pinsir]] is revealed to know {{m|X-Scissor}}.&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents|JN}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
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==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dare da JN094.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who&#039;s That Pokémon?}}]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Goh]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Chloe]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Professor Cerise]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Erika]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Receptionist&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WTP JN094.png|thumb|200px|Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Leafeon}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Goh|Caterpie}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Venomoth}} ({{OP|Goh|Venomoth}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Paras}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Paras|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Parasect}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Parasect|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Butterfree|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pinsir}} ({{OP|Goh|Pinsir}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Weedle}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Weedle|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Kakuna}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Kakuna|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Beedrill}} ({{OP|Goh|Beedrill}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scizor}} ({{OP|Goh|Scizor}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Goh|Taillow}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Dustox|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tentacool}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Tentacool|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mantyke}} ({{OP|Goh|Mantyke}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sentret}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Sentret|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OP|Goh|Dewgong}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Greedent}} ({{OP|Goh|Greedent}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Darmanitan}} ({{OP|Goh|Darmanitan}}; {{form|Darmanitan|Standard and Zen Mode}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sandile}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Sandile|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Golurk}} ({{OP|Goh|Golurk}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Cubone}} ({{OP|Goh|Cubone}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spearow}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Spearow|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Rattata}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Rattata|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pidgey}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Pidgey|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Oddish}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Oddish|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Poliwag}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Poliwag|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Ekans|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Farfetch&#039;d}} ({{OP|Goh|Farfetch&#039;d}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Exeggutor|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Goldeen|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Magikarp|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|Goh|giant Magikarp}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Binacle}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Binacle|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scatterbug}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Scatterbug|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Fletchling|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wingull}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Wingull|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ariados}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Ariados|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Goh|Heracross}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Hitmonchan|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Goh|Raichu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Trapinch}} ({{OP|Goh|Trapinch}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Vibrava}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Vibrava|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Flygon}} ({{OP|Goh|Flygon}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{OP|Goh|Aerodactyl}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chinchou}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Chinchou|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mankey}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Mankey|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Krabby|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Goh|Boldore}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Arctozolt}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Arctozolt|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Geodude|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Diglett}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Diglett|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Drowzee|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Morelull}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Morelull|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Bellsprout|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Absol}} ({{OP|Goh|Absol}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pansear}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Pansear|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Panpour}} ({{OP|Goh|Panpour}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Durant}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Durant|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Falinks}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Falinks|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Alolan Geodude|Goh&#039;s}}; [[Alolan form]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Bruxish}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Bruxish|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Passimian}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Passimian|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Roggenrola}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Roggenrola|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ferrothorn}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Ferrothorn|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Voltorb}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Voltorb|Goh&#039;s}}; {{shiny}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Alcremie|Goh&#039;s}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Alcremie|Strawberry Vanilla Cream}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Murkrow}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Murkrow|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Camerupt}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Camerupt|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Shedinja}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Shedinja|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Hoothoot}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Hoothoot|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Lilligant}} ({{DL|List of Goh&#039;s Pokémon|Lilligant|Goh&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]&#039;s; [[Rotom Phone]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gloom}} ([[Erika]]&#039;s; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Leafeon}} ([[Erika]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pelipper}} ({{OBP|Pelipper|Team Rocket|Team Rocket}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Leavanny}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Leavanny|Team Rocket&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Lurantis}} ({{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Lurantis|Team Rocket&#039;s}})&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:JN094 AS.png|175px|thumb|The &amp;quot;After the story&amp;quot; artwork for this episode]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Christmas decorations anime.png|thumb|200px|[[Christmas]] decorations]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Get Inspired! Let&#039;s Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Leafeon}}&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the last main series episode to air in Japan before the release of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the first physical appearance of [[Erika]] in the main series since &#039;&#039;[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]&#039;&#039;, 1,153 episodes earlier.&lt;br /&gt;
** This also marks the longest time between a particular [[human]] character&#039;s first and second physical appearances within the main series.&lt;br /&gt;
* Erika owning a {{p|Leafeon}} could be a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to [[Pokémon Masters EX]], where {{mas|Erika}} in her [[sygna suit]] forms a [[sync pair]] with one.&lt;br /&gt;
** Notably, Erika appears in the outfit she wears in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, which is the same outfit that she wears by default in Pokémon Masters EX.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Leavanny}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}} since {{OP|Ash|Leavanny}} last appeared in &#039;&#039;[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]&#039;&#039;, 380 episodes earlier.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is one of the very few instances of [[Christmas]] being referenced in the animated series, as {{Ash}} spots a box of Christmas decorations and uses them to decorate {{AP|Pikachu}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{MTR}}, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} narrate the preview for the [[JN095|next episode]].&lt;br /&gt;
** Jessie and James appear at the beginning of the preview instead of Ash and [[Goh]], and the preview [[title card]] has a [[Team Rocket]] theme.&lt;br /&gt;
* The English dub title could be a reference to the phrase &amp;quot;whether &#039;tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune&amp;quot; from {{wp|William Shakespeare}}&#039;s &#039;&#039;{{wp|Hamlet}}&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Emlyn McFarland]] marks her return to the English dub in this episode, after not having appeared since the [[S15|fifteenth season]].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
* Whenever Erika is listed as the speaker in the Teletoon English closed captions, her name is misspelled as &amp;quot;Erica&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* The Japanese text depicting the [[Celadon Gym]]&#039;s name is edited out.&lt;br /&gt;
* The Japanese texts depicting {{p|Lurantis}} and Leavanny&#039;s [[Pokémon category|categories]] and names are edited out.&lt;br /&gt;
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==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
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|ar={{tt|!ضيف جديد|A new guest!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>SM125</title>
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		<updated>2024-03-23T05:45:36Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;DemonicsFire: /* Major events */  we already knew that, being Kukui has used it as the Maked Royal a few times already&lt;/p&gt;
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epcode=SM125 |&lt;br /&gt;
altepcode=EP1064 |&lt;br /&gt;
colorscheme=Alola |&lt;br /&gt;
title_en=A Timeless Encounter! |&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja=サトシ、時を超えた出会い！ |&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja_trans=Satoshi, Encounter Beyond Time! |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_jp=June 9, 2019 |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_us=October 8, 2019{{tt|*|Google Play}}&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;October 12, 2019{{tt|*|Disney XD}} |&lt;br /&gt;
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* {{BMGf|269035|Preview thread on BMGf}} &#039;&#039;Closed&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|269630|Original review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|272430|Dub review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;A Timeless Encounter!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;サトシ、時を超えた出会い！&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}}, Encounter Beyond Time!&#039;&#039;) is the 125th episode of &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Sun &amp;amp; Moon]]&#039;&#039;, and the 1,064th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on June 9, 2019 and in the United States on October 12, 2019.&lt;br /&gt;
{{spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/22/episode-33-a-timeless-encounter/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;While Ash and his Pokémon train for the upcoming Alola Pokémon League, they accidentally startle a nearby Celebi. The Mythical Pokémon flees back in time—and brings Ash and Torracat with it! Unaware that he’s in the past, Ash meets a young boy who, unbeknownst to him, is actually a younger Professor Kukui. The boy wants to learn about Pokémon moves, and Ash and Torracat demonstrate some of their skills, even receiving a Firium Z from a Totem Trevenant. But the fun suddenly ends when Celebi transports our hero back to the present day. Ash wonders where the boy went, but he’s also happy to see all his Pokémon again!&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
A {{OBP|Celebi|recurring}} flies through a [[Time Ripple|time ripple]] and stumbles across {{Ash}} and his Pokémon while they are in the middle of a practice {{pkmn|battle}}. Meanwhile, over at the Professors&#039; residence, {{an|Professor Burnet}} shows {{an|Professor Kukui|her husband}} one of his childhood photos. Kukui is embarrassed by it, admitting that he was only five years old at the time, but Burnet finds it adorable. He asks where she found it and Burnet pulls out an old book she found in a storage closet. Kukui is thrilled to see his old &amp;quot;Book of Pokémon Super [[Move]]s&amp;quot; and reminisces about the times he used to spend watching [[Hala]]&#039;s battles. He reveals that, as a child, he tried to challenge Hala, but the [[island kahuna]] admitted that he was still too young at the time. Kukui, however, was unfazed and proudly showed off his [[Firium Z]]. Burnet then spots the {{TP|Professor Kukui|Litten}} in the photo, and Kukui explains that Litten was actually his parent&#039;s Pokémon.&lt;br /&gt;
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Meanwhile, {{AP|Torracat}} uses {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{AP|Lycanroc}} counters with {{m|Stone Edge}}. The resulting explosion whips up a powerful gust that prompts Celebi to [[time travel]] in order to escape. However, it also accidentally transports Ash and Torracat into the past along with it. Torracat encounters a Litten and recognizes it as Kukui&#039;s Incineroar, after which a younger Kukui emerges from the bushes. Kukui is thrilled to see a Torracat in person and tries to pat it, but Torracat is intimidated and distances itself. As Ash pats Torracat to settle it down, Kukui spots Ash&#039;s [[Z-Power Ring]] and asks if he is participating in the [[island challenge]]. Kukui shows off his own Firium Z and Ash admits that he doesn&#039;t even have that [[Z-Crystal]] yet. The young Kukui declares himself the winner before asking Ash to show him a fully-fledged {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}. Though initially hesitant, Ash borrows Kukui&#039;s Firium Z and aims an attack at a rock. Ash takes a moment to recall how {{an|Kiawe}} performs the [[Z-Move]] and, to his surprise, his own attempt at it works. The Inferno Overdrive destroys the rock into small fragments, astounding Kukui, who gives Ash the nickname &amp;quot;Move Kahuna&amp;quot;. He then challenges Ash to a battle, and Ash accepts.&lt;br /&gt;
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As a crowd of [[wild Pokémon]] assembles around them, Ash nicknames Kukui &amp;quot;Roarie&amp;quot; because of his signature {{p|Incineroar}} hat, which Kukui accepts. He orders Litten to use {{m|Ember}}, but Torracat swats away the move with its front paw before using {{m|Flame Charge}} and following up with Fire Blast. Roarie struggles to think of a counterattack, but Litten is quickly knocked out. He starts crying at his loss, but Litten begins licking his face to cheer him up. Ash walks over and tells Roarie that they can battle another time, but Roarie claims using Fire Blast was unfair. Ash admits that it was Roarie who wanted a full-power battle but says there is always the chance of Roarie winning next time. The advice invigorates Roarie, who tells Litten that they will continue to get strong enough to beat the Move King.&lt;br /&gt;
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Torracat tugs on Ash&#039;s shorts to alert him that they are being watched, but Roarie admits the wild Pokémon are his friends and waves them over. The Pokémon quickly run out of the woods and surround the two Trainers. Shortly after, a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} approaches them. Roarie runs towards Trevenant, referring to it as Elder. As he leaps onto one of Elder&#039;s roots, Roarie admits that the Totem Pokémon gifted him with the Firium Z. Elder suddenly sneezes, and Roarie has Litten use {{m|Scratch}} to ease its symptoms.&lt;br /&gt;
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Suddenly, a rainstorm approaches, forcing Elder to manipulate the trees into forming a shelter for all of the Pokémon, Ash, and Roarie. Ash&#039;s attention turns to the book in Roarie&#039;s hands, and he explains it is his move index. Roarie says seeing moves in-person is much better and asks Ash how Torracat learned Fire Blast. When Ash says he practiced, Roarie is curious about Ash&#039;s battling experiences, and Ash explains that before coming to [[Alola]], he traveled to many cities to compete in [[Gym]]s. Ash adds that a successful Trainer earns a [[Badge]], and with enough Badges, they can compete in the region&#039;s [[Pokémon League]]. The sound of a battle festival excites Roarie, and he asks what happens after if one wins a League. Ash doesn&#039;t answer, instead, he mentions his goal of becoming a [[Pokémon Master]]. Roarie doesn&#039;t understand the concept but declares that he wants to become a Master too.&lt;br /&gt;
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When the rain recedes, Ash and Roarie thank Elder for its help, but it begins sneezing again and Scratch doesn&#039;t work this time. Litten urges Torracat to assist it, and together, the pair climb up into Elder&#039;s head canopy. Ash and Roarie also reach the top of Elder&#039;s head, where they find a horde of {{p|Cutiefly}} seeking refuge inside. He and Ash lift them out of Elder&#039;s shrubbery before using their Fire Pokémon to dry off their wet wings. The Cutiefly fly away and Elder is feeling relieved. Elder produces a Firium Z, and it lands in Ash&#039;s hand. Roarie admits that he got his Z-Crystal after he first helped Elder, and as a result, Ash accepts the gift.&lt;br /&gt;
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Celebi soon flies by and notices an aura radiating from Ash and Torracat. It promptly whisks the pair back to their own timeline, which is not witnessed by Roarie, who is perplexed by the occurrence. Back in his own timeline, Ash finds a tree trunk with overgrown remains in Elder&#039;s place. Ash&#039;s other Pokémon greet their Trainer, and Ash notices that Lycanroc and the others are [[SM126|covered in dirt]]. Rotom then returns after trying to chase down Celebi for a snapshot. The group returns home to see Burnet preparing lunch. Rotom happily shows Burnet its picture of Celebi; she is startled to see the [[Mythical Pokémon]], believing it must have been drawn to the forest&#039;s natural beauty. Meanwhile, Ash calls Kukui over for lunch. Kukui slots in his childhood photo as a bookmark before closing his move guidebook.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badges, go here. --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Ash Firium Z.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Firium Z]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Using Kukui&#039;s Firium Z, {{Ash}} and {{AP|Torracat}} perform {{m|Inferno Overdrive}} for the first time.&lt;br /&gt;
* Ash inspires a young Professor Kukui to create the [[Alola League]] in the future.&lt;br /&gt;
* Ash receives his own Firium Z from a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}}.&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
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==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dare da SM125.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who&#039;s That Pokémon?}}]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Kiawe}} (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Professor Burnet}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Hala]] (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{tc|Ace Trainer}} (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* Citizens (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WTP SM125.png|thumb|200px|Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Sandslash}} ([[Alolan form|Alola Form]]) &#039;&#039;(US and international)&#039;&#039;, {{p|Trevenant}} &#039;&#039;(Japan)&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meltan}} ({{OP|Ash|Meltan}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Litten}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Incineroar}} ({{OP|Professor Kukui|Incineroar}}; memory)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Munchlax}} ({{an|Professor Burnet}}&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Makuhita}} ([[Hala]]&#039;s; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sandslash}} ({{tc|Ace Trainer}}&#039;s; [[Alolan form]]; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Celebi}} ({{OBP|Celebi|recurring|anime}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} (×4)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Bounsweet}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yungoos}} (×4; one in a picture)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Cutiefly}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ribombee}} (×3)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Trevenant}} (×3; one {{pkmn2|Totem}}; [[nickname]]d Elder)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Raticate}} ([[Alolan form]]; ×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Heracross}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Rattata}} ([[Alolan form]]; multiple; two in pictures)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Salandit}} (×4; one in a picture)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{P|Oricorio}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Oricorio|Pom-Pom Style}}; ×4)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Diglett}} ([[Alolan form]]; ×5; one in a picture)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Phantump}} (×3)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikipek}} (×6)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Grubbin}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Bonsly}} (×3)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Arbok}} (picture in a flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Golem}} ([[Alolan form]]; picture in a flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sealeo}} (picture in a flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Totem Trevenant present.png|thumb|220px|A deceased Trevenant]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Poké Problem]]: &#039;&#039;Which [[Totem Pokémon]] appears in today&#039;s episode?&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** Host: {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
** Choices: {{p|Wishiwashi}}, {{p|Trevenant}}, {{p|Lurantis}}, {{p|Gumshoos}}&lt;br /&gt;
** Answer: Trevenant&lt;br /&gt;
* The English dub was released on [[Google Play]] on October 8, 2019, four days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}. However, the episode was pulled later that day.&lt;br /&gt;
* The Japanese title of this episode is very similar to the Japanese title for &#039;&#039;[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
** The English dub title of this episode is also nearly identical to the official Japanese title for the same movie, along with the Japanese title for &#039;&#039;[[JN032|Time After Time!]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
** The plot of the episode also has similar elements to the {{pkmn|movie}}, with Ash meeting a young version of a {{an|Professor Oak|Professor}} and their {{p|Charmeleon|Fire-type first partner Pokémon}} due to the actions of a {{p|Celebi}}. The episode also focuses on Kukui&#039;s book on Pokémon [[move]]s, as it did with [[Sam]]&#039;s sketchbook to identify the past and present versions of the Professor as one and the same.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the first use of the move {{m|Ice Ball}} since &#039;&#039;[[AG110|The Great Eight Fate!]]&#039;&#039;, 680 episodes earlier. This is also the first time the move has been used by a Pokémon outside of the {{p|Spheal}} evolutionary line in the {{pkmn|anime}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the first appearance of a Celebi in the anime since its cameo in &#039;&#039;[[PK24|Meloetta&#039;s Moonlight Serenade]]&#039;&#039;, nearly seven years earlier.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is one of the rare times in which a Pokémon is shown as deceased, with the Totem Trevenant now resembling an old ordinary tree.&lt;br /&gt;
* {{AP|Pikachu}}, the [[narrator]], {{AP|Rowlet}}, [[Poké Ride|Ride]] {{p|Garchomp}}, {{AP|Lycanroc}}, and a {{p|Crabrawler}} narrate the preview for the [[SM126|next episode]].&lt;br /&gt;
* Ash and Young Kukui read the [[Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]] segment in the dub.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
* When the [[wild Pokémon]] are about to watch Ash and Kukui&#039;s {{pkmn|battle}}, the three {{p|Diglett}} have a lighter mound of stone underneath them than in the wide shot before they rush towards the two, where the mound is black.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* The Japanese text depicting {{m|Inferno Overdrive}}&#039;s name is edited out in the dub.&lt;br /&gt;
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==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
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|es_la={{tt|¡Un encuentro inesperado más allá del tiempo!|An unexpected encounter beyond time!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|tr={{tt|Zaman üstü bir karşılaşma!|A timeless meeting!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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		<author><name>DemonicsFire</name></author>
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		<title>XY080</title>
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		<updated>2023-12-10T01:16:29Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;DemonicsFire: /* Trivia */  reverent info, being its the first time its show bonnie knows about the crush&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;{{EpicodePrevNext|&lt;br /&gt;
prevcode=XY079 |&lt;br /&gt;
prevtitle=A Frenzied Factory Fiasco! |&lt;br /&gt;
nextcode=XY081 |&lt;br /&gt;
nexttitle=Rotom&#039;s Wish! |&lt;br /&gt;
series=Pokémon the Series: XY |&lt;br /&gt;
colorscheme=Kalos}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{EpisodeInfobox|&lt;br /&gt;
epcode=XY080 |&lt;br /&gt;
altepcode=EP879 |&lt;br /&gt;
colorscheme=Kalos|&lt;br /&gt;
screen=hd|&lt;br /&gt;
title_en=Performing with Fiery Charm!|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja=テールナーとヤンチャム！！魅せろ炎のパフォーマンス！！|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja_trans=Tairenar and Yancham!! A Captivating Fiery Performance!! |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_jp=July 2, 2015 |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_us=September 6, 2015{{tt|*|iTunes and Amazon}}&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;September 12, 2015{{tt|*|Cartoon Network}} |&lt;br /&gt;
en_series= |&lt;br /&gt;
en_op=[[Be a Hero]] |&lt;br /&gt;
ja_op=[[Mad-Paced Getter|ゲッタバンバン]] |&lt;br /&gt;
ja_ed=[[Roaring All-Stars|ガオガオ・オールスター]] |&lt;br /&gt;
olmteam=Team Kato |&lt;br /&gt;
scenarion=1 |&lt;br /&gt;
scenario=面出明美 |&lt;br /&gt;
storyboardn=1 |&lt;br /&gt;
storyboard=村野佑太 |&lt;br /&gt;
directorn=1 |&lt;br /&gt;
director=松田清 |&lt;br /&gt;
artn=1 |&lt;br /&gt;
art=新村杏子 |&lt;br /&gt;
morecredits=no |&amp;lt;!--please don&#039;t change to &amp;quot;yes&amp;quot; until the corresponding staff page has been updated--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
epstaffpage=XY071-XY080|&lt;br /&gt;
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|xy|080}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|176556|Preview thread on BMGf}} &#039;&#039;Closed&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|184980|Original review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|203896|Dub review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;Performing with Fiery Charm!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;テールナーとヤンチャム！！魅せろ炎のパフォーマンス！！&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;{{tt|Tairenar|Braixen}} and {{tt|Yancham|Pancham}}!! A Captivating Fiery Performance!!)&#039;&#039; is the 80th episode of &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]&#039;&#039;, and the 879th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 2, 2015, in Canada on September 5, 2015, and in the United States on September 12, 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
{{spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/18_31-performing-with-fiery-charm/ --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Serena is ready to compete in the Dendemille Town Pokémon Showcase—and so is her rival Miette, who once challenged her to a Poké Puff baking contest! As it turns out, the Theme Performance is all about Poké Puffs, and Serena, Miette, and Jessilia (Team Rocket’s Jessie in disguise) all advance to the Freestyle Performance.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
After a run-in with Jessie that leaves a noticeable tear in Serena’s costume, she’s worried that this Showcase will end like her last one. But traveling with Ash has taught Serena never to give up, so she grabs her sewing kit to make a few last-second adjustments...and ends up winning the Freestyle Performance and her first Princess Key!&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
The day before the [[Dendemille Town]] Rookie {{pkmn|Showcase}}, {{an|Serena}} admires the view of Dendemille Town at night alongside her {{TP|Serena|Braixen}} and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}, determined to win this time round. The following morning, Serena gives {{kal|Grace}} a call, revealing her intent to wear the dress she received from [[Valerie]]. The group proceeds to the arena where the Showcase is to be held, encouraging Serena, when they hear a familiar voice. The voice is revealed to belong to [[Miette]], who shows up with her {{TP|Miette|Slurpuff}} and a male {{p|Meowstic}}. Teasing Serena over her new appearance and crush on Ash, Miette confirms that she intends to compete as well. Privately, Miette also whispers to Serena that she&#039;s still intent on having a chat with Ash, flustering Serena. Ash, oblivious to this, wishes both the girls luck. Bonnie remarks on Ash&#039;s cluelessness, and that of her brother as well as Clemont is equally confused. From behind the bushes, [[Jessie]] notices the group and declares that she&#039;s going to win the Showcase. [[James]] and {{MTR}} agree that Jessie has been specially training for this occasion.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:XY080 Miette VS Plusle and Minun VS Swanna.png|thumb|left|250px|Miette performing]]&lt;br /&gt;
Inside, [[Monsieur Pierre]] begins proceedings as {{Ash}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}} watch in the audience; at the same time, Grace, {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, {{an|Trevor}}, {{an|Aria}}, {{an|Professor Sycamore}} and his assistants are revealed to be tuning in as well. Pierre reveals that the Showcase will begin with a [[Poké Puff]] bake-off, with only one out of three in each group of participants being allowed to proceed. [[Gena]], [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] [[Santo]] and Showcase Expert [[Delilah]] will be judging. Miette is up first along with two other participants, and she wastes no time in using Slurpuff&#039;s superior senses to choose ingredients and Meowstic&#039;s {{m|Psychic}} to help in mixing. At the end of the round, the Poké Puffs are brought to the judges for Santo&#039;s {{p|Mime Jr.}}, Gena&#039;s {{p|Jigglypuff}} and Delilah&#039;s {{p|Furfrou}} to sample; Miette is declared the winner. Ash and his friends are impressed at Miette&#039;s skill, while Serena silently watches backstage, equally awed.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:XY080 Psyduck VS Jessilee VS Sneasel.png|thumb|250px|Jessie performing]]&lt;br /&gt;
Jessie, entering as &amp;quot;Jessilia&amp;quot;, is next to compete, with Meowth and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} as her assistants. Meowth confirms to Jessie that he investigated the judges&#039; Pokémon to find out what [[flavor]]s they liked, and all they would need to do is to bake a Poké Puff that appeals to all three. Meowth succeeds in baking several somewhat lumpy Poké Puffs, but before he can begin decorating Jessie abruptly takes over, much to Meowth and Wobbuffet&#039;s horror. Sure enough, Jessie&#039;s Poké Puffs end up slathered with a pyramid of cream with a mess of toppings scattered on top. Santo is perturbed at Jessie&#039;s design sense, but both Gena and Delilah point out how much the Pokémon are enjoying how Jessie&#039;s Poké Puffs taste, and declare Jessie as the winner. As Jessie gushes happily, Serena again marvels at how tough the competition is this time.&lt;br /&gt;
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Finally, it&#039;s Serena&#039;s turn to compete. Trying to keep a cool head, Serena assigns Pancham to mixing and Braixen to baking, recalling all the practice they&#039;ve been doing with baking Poké Puffs for the group&#039;s Pokémon. By the end of the round, the judges comment that all three participants have performed excellently, making for a difficult decision. Worried, Serena shuts her eyes tightly as the spotlights move across the stage, finally landing on her much to her surprise and joy. Ash and friends are happy for Serena as their Pokémon hungrily look on at Serena&#039;s creations. Miette is likewise pleased that Serena qualified, as are the others tuning in.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:XY080 Lickitung VS Serena VS Honedge.png|thumb|left|250px|Serena performing]]&lt;br /&gt;
Moving onto the next segment, Pierre introduces Jessie as the first competitor for the Freestyle Performance round. James cheers loudly for her, drawing the gazes of the spectators around him. With Wobbuffet and Meowth dressed as clowns, Jessie begins by swinging Meowth around before tossing him into the air, and as he lands, Wobbuffet uses {{m|Counter}} to bounce Meowth up and down. Although initially confused, the audience soon warms up to this act. For a finale Jessie flings a collection of Berries upwards, which Meowth slices into pieces, forming a trio of heart-shaped trees as they land. The audience applauds this act loudly as Ash, his friends and Serena remark on the skilled performance demonstrated. Backstage, Serena proceeds to the stage, only for Jessie to bump into her, knocking her into some props. Jessie rudely dismisses Serena, much to the anger of her Pokémon, but Serena tells them to stand down and apologizes. Jessie haughtily leaves the scene, but before Serena can get up she notices that the collision tore her dress.&lt;br /&gt;
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Miette is next to perform, and she has Meowstic lift Slurpuff into the air with Psychic as the latter uses {{m|Cotton Spore}}, casting a circle of sparkly dust over her. Clemont comments on Miette&#039;s showmanship, to which Bonnie quickly points out Serena&#039;s skill. As the other performances go on, Serena begins to worry about her torn dress, but eventually regains her courage as she remembers Ash&#039;s own determination. She quickly manages to mend her dress by trimming the hem, running onto the stage at the last minute to begin her performance. Ash and friends cheer for her, though they also note her modified outfit. Beginning with a dance with Pancham, Serena has Pancham use {{m|Dark Pulse}} to scatter purple sparkles around them as Braixen summons pillars of fire while she dances, surrounding the three of them with flames and sparkles. Pancham follows up with {{m|Stone Edge}}, which break apart into more sparkles as Braixen leaps onto them, and the two Pokémon finish with another collision of Dark Pulse and {{m|Flamethrower}}.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the conclusion of the Showcase, Pierre requests that the audience vote for their favorite contestant. James is first to vote for Jessie, and the judges soon follow with their votes. Ash&#039;s group cheers for Serena as their votes join the others from the audience. Unable to help herself, Serena tightly shuts her eyes again, recalling the times when she challenged her mother to a race on {{p|Skiddo}} to pursue her dream, and when she suffered her first defeat at the Coumarine Showcase. Eventually, Serena opens her eyes to see a stream of votes pouring at her; Miette and Jessie are likewise surprised. With most of the votes in her favor, Pierre declares Serena to be the winner of the Dendemille Showcase, much to the joy of Serena and her Pokémon. All of her friends are just as happy and proud for her, with Shauna declaring that she&#039;s going to train hard in being a Performer as well. Pierre presents Serena with her first {{DL|Pokémon Showcase|Princess Key}}.&lt;br /&gt;
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Outside, the group congratulates Serena on her win, pointing out her costume. Serena explains what happened, wondering if she should apologize to Valerie for cutting up the dress she made. Ash comments that Serena looked amazing in it; sneaking from behind, Miette agrees as well, surprising Serena. Miette congratulates Serena but declares that she will win the next competition, and the two rival Performers shake hands. Leaning in, Miette reminds Serena she hasn&#039;t forgotten about their &amp;quot;other&amp;quot; competition, referring to Ash, once again flustering Serena as she bids the group farewell. The episode closes with Serena looking proudly at her first Princess Key.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badge, go here. --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Serena Dendemille Princess Key.png|thumb|250px|Serena holding the Dendemille Princess Key]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Dendemille Town]] and meet up with [[Miette]] again.&lt;br /&gt;
* Miette is revealed to have obtained a male {{p|Meowstic}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Serena}}, [[Jessie]], and Miette compete in the Dendemille {{pkmn|Showcase}} Rookie Class.&lt;br /&gt;
* Serena wins the Dendemille Showcase, earning her first [[Princess Key]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
======Main series debuts======&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Honedge}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Litleo}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY080.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Serena}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Clemont}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Bonnie}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Professor Sycamore}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Tierno}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Shauna}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Trevor}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Aria}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cosette]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{kal|Grace}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Monsieur Pierre]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Miette]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sophie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Gena]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Santo]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Delilah]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Performers&lt;br /&gt;
* Audience&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WTP XY080.png|thumb|200px|Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} &#039;&#039;(US and international)&#039;&#039; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Braixen}} &#039;&#039;(Japan)&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Delphox}} ({{OP|Aria|Delphox}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aromatisse}} ({{an|Aria}}&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Slurpuff}} ({{OP|Miette|Slurpuff}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Miette]]&#039;s, male)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} ({{kal|Grace}}&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{kal|Grace}}&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Klefki}} ([[Monsieur Pierre]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ([[Gena]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ([[Santo]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Furfrou}} ([[Delilah]]&#039;s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Furfrou|Matron Trim}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Lickitung}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Honedge}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Litleo}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Vanillish}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Plusle}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Minun}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Swanna}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sneasel}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Furret}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Simisear}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} (Trainer&#039;s; male)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Marill}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Furfrou}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Roselia}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Swirlix}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} (Trainer&#039;s; female)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ducklett}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Simisage}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Audino}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scrafty}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Flareon}} (Performer&#039;s; video)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dratini}} (Performer&#039;s; video)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Seaking}} (Performer&#039;s; video)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pidgey}} (Performer&#039;s; video)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ninetales}} (Performer&#039;s; video)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skiddo}} (×2; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:XY Title Card Serena V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Serena for this episode]]&lt;br /&gt;
* In the Japanese version, the title card segment focuses on, and is read by, {{an|Serena}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Professor Oak&#039;s Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Barbaracle}}&lt;br /&gt;
** During the initial airing, {{an|Hoopa}} instead pops out to invite viewers to see the trailer of the [[M18|second &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Series: XY&#039;&#039; movie]].&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{p|Rotom}} narrate the preview for the [[XY081|next episode]].&lt;br /&gt;
* It is revealed that {{an|Bonnie}} knows about {{an|Serena}}s crush on {{Ash}}, yet {{an|Clemont}} doesn&#039;t&lt;br /&gt;
* The English dub was released on [[iTunes]] and [[Prime Video]] on September 6, 2015, six days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}. The same occurred for all episodes in Volume 3 of [[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]] that aired after &#039;&#039;[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!]]&#039;&#039; through &#039;&#039;[[XY082|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?]]&#039;&#039;).&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} where two Pokémon are featured in the dub version of a [[Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]] segment.&lt;br /&gt;
** {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} also don&#039;t [[Cry|say their names]] after being revealed in the segment, likely because they normally keep their Japanese voices in the dub and there wasn&#039;t any audio to use.&lt;br /&gt;
*** This was not the case in &amp;lt;!-- the UK version of the English dub and--&amp;gt;the foreign dubs, however.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[DreamDream]] is used as an insert song in this episode.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode features the following flashbacks of Serena during the scene when receiving her score.&lt;br /&gt;
** Serena telling {{kal|Grace}} she wants to become a [[Pokémon Performer]], then racing with her on {{p|Skiddo}} and winning from &#039;&#039;[[XY053|A Race for Home!]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
** Serena crying at the dock while {{p|Fennekin}} and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} try to cheer her up and cutting her hair short after losing her first Pokémon Showcase from &#039;&#039;[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
** Serena making a lot of [[Poké Puff]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
* Serena wears the same dress she wore in &#039;&#039;[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Serena&#039;s Braixen]] and Pancham remain outside of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s throughout the episode.&lt;br /&gt;
* The Pokémon Performers who own the {{p|Swanna}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, and {{p|Furret}} also appeared during the [[Coumarine City]] [[Pokémon Showcase]] in &#039;&#039;[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]&#039;&#039;. Coincidentally, all three didn&#039;t make it past the Theme Performance in both Showcases.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Dratini}} in the main series since {{OP|Clair|Dratini}} appeared in &#039;&#039;[[EP251|Beauty is Skin Deep]]&#039;&#039;, 628 episodes earlier.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode&#039;s English dub title wasn&#039;t revealed until after the two [[XY081|following]] [[XY082|episodes]]&#039; titles.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
* The hair tuft on the male {{p|Meowstic}} which belongs to an unknown Trainer during the scene outside of the Showcase theater is colored dark blue instead of white.&lt;br /&gt;
* When Ash, Clemont, and {{an|Bonnie}} walk up to [[Miette]] after she shows up, a second {{p|Slurpuff}} is seen overlapping [[Miette]] and her {{TP|Miette|Slurpuff}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* When the [[a:Category:Anime versus screens|&#039;&#039;VS&#039;&#039; screen]] featuring Miette appeared, her Meowstic is missing.&lt;br /&gt;
* When Chespin, Pikachu, and Dedenne all smell the Poké Puffs, at one point Dedenne&#039;s mouth moves but no sound was there.&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{an|Aria}} is shown watching {{an|Serena}}&#039;s performance, her collar is white instead of black. This error repeats in the next two scenes.&lt;br /&gt;
* During [[Jessie|Jessilia]]&#039;s performance at the start of the Freestyle Performance round, a stagehand tells Serena that she is the next competitor. However, Serena does not actually perform until after every other Performer.&lt;br /&gt;
* When Serena is walking down a backstage hallway with her Pokémon, Braixen&#039;s right paw is briefly colored yellow instead of white four times.&lt;br /&gt;
* The Pokémon Performers who own the {{p|Litleo}} and {{p|Vanillish}} have their key colors swapped when receiving their score.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
File:XY080 error 2.png|Meowstic hair tuff error&lt;br /&gt;
File:XY080 error 5.png|Second Slurpuff&lt;br /&gt;
File:XY080 error 4.png|Miette&#039;s Meowstic is missing&lt;br /&gt;
File:XY080 error.png|Aria&#039;s collar error&lt;br /&gt;
File:XY080 error 3.png|Braixen&#039;s right paw error&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* The title card segment focuses on Ash in the dub instead of Serena, but it is still read by Serena.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Epilang|color=F16A81|bordercolor=025DA6&lt;br /&gt;
|zh_yue={{tt|長尾火狐和頑皮熊貓！！驚豔全場的火焰表演！！|Braixen and Pancham!! A Captivating Fiery Performance!!}}{{tt|*|Subtitles}}&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;{{tt|長尾火狐與頑皮熊貓！！驚豔全場的火焰表演！！|Braixen and Pancham!! A Captivating Fiery Performance!!}}{{tt|*|Official website &amp;amp; spoken title}}&lt;br /&gt;
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|da={{tt|En vildt charmerende opptræden!|A wildly charming performance!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|nl={{tt|Een demonstratie met vurige charme!|A performance with fiery charm!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|fi={{tt|Tulisen taitavaa esiintymistä!|Performing with fiery excellence!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|fr_eu={{tt|Une prestation flamboyante !|A flaming performance!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|de={{tt|Wer wagt, gewinnt!|Who dares wins!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|it={{tt|Una performance dal fascino ardente!|A charming burning performance!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|ko={{tt|테르나와 판짱!! 불꽃 퍼포먼스를 펼쳐라!!|Braixen and Pancham!! Open up a Fiery Performance!!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|no={{tt|En opptreden med glødende sjarm!|An appearance with glowing charm!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|pl={{tt|Artystka o ognistym wdzięku!|A Performer with fiery charm!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|pt_br={{tt|Apresentando-se Com Um Charme Impetuoso!|Performing With A Fiery Charm!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|pt_eu={{tt|Atuação com Inflamado Encanto!|Performance with Fiery Charm!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|es_eu={{tt|¡Una actuación con mucho encanto!|A Performance with a Lot of Charm!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|es_la={{tt|¡Una exhibición con encanto fiero!|A display with fiery charm!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|th={{tt|เทลน่ากับยันชัม!! เพอร์ฟอร์มานซ์แห่งเพลิงอันน่าลุ่มหลง!!|Tairenar and Yancham!! A Captivating Fiery Performance!!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|ru={{tt|Демонстрация с зажигательным шармом!|A demostration with flaming charm!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|sv={{tt|Ett scenframträdande med glödande charm!|A stage performance with glowing charm!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|tr={{tt|Cezbeden Ateşlerle Performans!|Performance with alluring fire!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>XY080</title>
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		<updated>2023-12-09T04:29:02Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;DemonicsFire: /* Trivia */&lt;/p&gt;
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epcode=XY080 |&lt;br /&gt;
altepcode=EP879 |&lt;br /&gt;
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title_en=Performing with Fiery Charm!|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja=テールナーとヤンチャム！！魅せろ炎のパフォーマンス！！|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja_trans=Tairenar and Yancham!! A Captivating Fiery Performance!! |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_jp=July 2, 2015 |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_us=September 6, 2015{{tt|*|iTunes and Amazon}}&amp;lt;br/&amp;gt;September 12, 2015{{tt|*|Cartoon Network}} |&lt;br /&gt;
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ja_op=[[Mad-Paced Getter|ゲッタバンバン]] |&lt;br /&gt;
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|xy|080}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|176556|Preview thread on BMGf}} &#039;&#039;Closed&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|184980|Original review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|203896|Dub review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Performing with Fiery Charm!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;テールナーとヤンチャム！！魅せろ炎のパフォーマンス！！&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;{{tt|Tairenar|Braixen}} and {{tt|Yancham|Pancham}}!! A Captivating Fiery Performance!!)&#039;&#039; is the 80th episode of &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]&#039;&#039;, and the 879th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on July 2, 2015, in Canada on September 5, 2015, and in the United States on September 12, 2015.&lt;br /&gt;
{{spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/18_31-performing-with-fiery-charm/ --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Serena is ready to compete in the Dendemille Town Pokémon Showcase—and so is her rival Miette, who once challenged her to a Poké Puff baking contest! As it turns out, the Theme Performance is all about Poké Puffs, and Serena, Miette, and Jessilia (Team Rocket’s Jessie in disguise) all advance to the Freestyle Performance.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
After a run-in with Jessie that leaves a noticeable tear in Serena’s costume, she’s worried that this Showcase will end like her last one. But traveling with Ash has taught Serena never to give up, so she grabs her sewing kit to make a few last-second adjustments...and ends up winning the Freestyle Performance and her first Princess Key!&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
The day before the [[Dendemille Town]] Rookie {{pkmn|Showcase}}, {{an|Serena}} admires the view of Dendemille Town at night alongside her {{TP|Serena|Braixen}} and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}}, determined to win this time round. The following morning, Serena gives {{kal|Grace}} a call, revealing her intent to wear the dress she received from [[Valerie]]. The group proceeds to the arena where the Showcase is to be held, encouraging Serena, when they hear a familiar voice. The voice is revealed to belong to [[Miette]], who shows up with her {{TP|Miette|Slurpuff}} and a male {{p|Meowstic}}. Teasing Serena over her new appearance and crush on Ash, Miette confirms that she intends to compete as well. Privately, Miette also whispers to Serena that she&#039;s still intent on having a chat with Ash, flustering Serena. Ash, oblivious to this, wishes both the girls luck. Bonnie remarks on Ash&#039;s cluelessness, and that of her brother as well as Clemont is equally confused. From behind the bushes, [[Jessie]] notices the group and declares that she&#039;s going to win the Showcase. [[James]] and {{MTR}} agree that Jessie has been specially training for this occasion.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:XY080 Miette VS Plusle and Minun VS Swanna.png|thumb|left|250px|Miette performing]]&lt;br /&gt;
Inside, [[Monsieur Pierre]] begins proceedings as {{Ash}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}} watch in the audience; at the same time, Grace, {{an|Shauna}}, {{an|Tierno}}, {{an|Trevor}}, {{an|Aria}}, {{an|Professor Sycamore}} and his assistants are revealed to be tuning in as well. Pierre reveals that the Showcase will begin with a [[Poké Puff]] bake-off, with only one out of three in each group of participants being allowed to proceed. [[Gena]], [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] [[Santo]] and Showcase Expert [[Delilah]] will be judging. Miette is up first along with two other participants, and she wastes no time in using Slurpuff&#039;s superior senses to choose ingredients and Meowstic&#039;s {{m|Psychic}} to help in mixing. At the end of the round, the Poké Puffs are brought to the judges for Santo&#039;s {{p|Mime Jr.}}, Gena&#039;s {{p|Jigglypuff}} and Delilah&#039;s {{p|Furfrou}} to sample; Miette is declared the winner. Ash and his friends are impressed at Miette&#039;s skill, while Serena silently watches backstage, equally awed.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:XY080 Psyduck VS Jessilee VS Sneasel.png|thumb|250px|Jessie performing]]&lt;br /&gt;
Jessie, entering as &amp;quot;Jessilia&amp;quot;, is next to compete, with Meowth and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} as her assistants. Meowth confirms to Jessie that he investigated the judges&#039; Pokémon to find out what [[flavor]]s they liked, and all they would need to do is to bake a Poké Puff that appeals to all three. Meowth succeeds in baking several somewhat lumpy Poké Puffs, but before he can begin decorating Jessie abruptly takes over, much to Meowth and Wobbuffet&#039;s horror. Sure enough, Jessie&#039;s Poké Puffs end up slathered with a pyramid of cream with a mess of toppings scattered on top. Santo is perturbed at Jessie&#039;s design sense, but both Gena and Delilah point out how much the Pokémon are enjoying how Jessie&#039;s Poké Puffs taste, and declare Jessie as the winner. As Jessie gushes happily, Serena again marvels at how tough the competition is this time.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finally, it&#039;s Serena&#039;s turn to compete. Trying to keep a cool head, Serena assigns Pancham to mixing and Braixen to baking, recalling all the practice they&#039;ve been doing with baking Poké Puffs for the group&#039;s Pokémon. By the end of the round, the judges comment that all three participants have performed excellently, making for a difficult decision. Worried, Serena shuts her eyes tightly as the spotlights move across the stage, finally landing on her much to her surprise and joy. Ash and friends are happy for Serena as their Pokémon hungrily look on at Serena&#039;s creations. Miette is likewise pleased that Serena qualified, as are the others tuning in.&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:XY080 Lickitung VS Serena VS Honedge.png|thumb|left|250px|Serena performing]]&lt;br /&gt;
Moving onto the next segment, Pierre introduces Jessie as the first competitor for the Freestyle Performance round. James cheers loudly for her, drawing the gazes of the spectators around him. With Wobbuffet and Meowth dressed as clowns, Jessie begins by swinging Meowth around before tossing him into the air, and as he lands, Wobbuffet uses {{m|Counter}} to bounce Meowth up and down. Although initially confused, the audience soon warms up to this act. For a finale Jessie flings a collection of Berries upwards, which Meowth slices into pieces, forming a trio of heart-shaped trees as they land. The audience applauds this act loudly as Ash, his friends and Serena remark on the skilled performance demonstrated. Backstage, Serena proceeds to the stage, only for Jessie to bump into her, knocking her into some props. Jessie rudely dismisses Serena, much to the anger of her Pokémon, but Serena tells them to stand down and apologizes. Jessie haughtily leaves the scene, but before Serena can get up she notices that the collision tore her dress.&lt;br /&gt;
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Miette is next to perform, and she has Meowstic lift Slurpuff into the air with Psychic as the latter uses {{m|Cotton Spore}}, casting a circle of sparkly dust over her. Clemont comments on Miette&#039;s showmanship, to which Bonnie quickly points out Serena&#039;s skill. As the other performances go on, Serena begins to worry about her torn dress, but eventually regains her courage as she remembers Ash&#039;s own determination. She quickly manages to mend her dress by trimming the hem, running onto the stage at the last minute to begin her performance. Ash and friends cheer for her, though they also note her modified outfit. Beginning with a dance with Pancham, Serena has Pancham use {{m|Dark Pulse}} to scatter purple sparkles around them as Braixen summons pillars of fire while she dances, surrounding the three of them with flames and sparkles. Pancham follows up with {{m|Stone Edge}}, which break apart into more sparkles as Braixen leaps onto them, and the two Pokémon finish with another collision of Dark Pulse and {{m|Flamethrower}}.&lt;br /&gt;
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With the conclusion of the Showcase, Pierre requests that the audience vote for their favorite contestant. James is first to vote for Jessie, and the judges soon follow with their votes. Ash&#039;s group cheers for Serena as their votes join the others from the audience. Unable to help herself, Serena tightly shuts her eyes again, recalling the times when she challenged her mother to a race on {{p|Skiddo}} to pursue her dream, and when she suffered her first defeat at the Coumarine Showcase. Eventually, Serena opens her eyes to see a stream of votes pouring at her; Miette and Jessie are likewise surprised. With most of the votes in her favor, Pierre declares Serena to be the winner of the Dendemille Showcase, much to the joy of Serena and her Pokémon. All of her friends are just as happy and proud for her, with Shauna declaring that she&#039;s going to train hard in being a Performer as well. Pierre presents Serena with her first {{DL|Pokémon Showcase|Princess Key}}.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Outside, the group congratulates Serena on her win, pointing out her costume. Serena explains what happened, wondering if she should apologize to Valerie for cutting up the dress she made. Ash comments that Serena looked amazing in it; sneaking from behind, Miette agrees as well, surprising Serena. Miette congratulates Serena but declares that she will win the next competition, and the two rival Performers shake hands. Leaning in, Miette reminds Serena she hasn&#039;t forgotten about their &amp;quot;other&amp;quot; competition, referring to Ash, once again flustering Serena as she bids the group farewell. The episode closes with Serena looking proudly at her first Princess Key.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badge, go here. --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Serena Dendemille Princess Key.png|thumb|250px|Serena holding the Dendemille Princess Key]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive in [[Dendemille Town]] and meet up with [[Miette]] again.&lt;br /&gt;
* Miette is revealed to have obtained a male {{p|Meowstic}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Serena}}, [[Jessie]], and Miette compete in the Dendemille {{pkmn|Showcase}} Rookie Class.&lt;br /&gt;
* Serena wins the Dendemille Showcase, earning her first [[Princess Key]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
======Main series debuts======&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Honedge}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Litleo}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY080.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Serena}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Clemont}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Bonnie}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Professor Sycamore}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Tierno}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Shauna}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Trevor}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Aria}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Cosette]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{kal|Grace}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Monsieur Pierre]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Miette]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sophie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Gena]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Santo]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Delilah]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Performers&lt;br /&gt;
* Audience&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WTP XY080.png|thumb|200px|Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} &#039;&#039;(US and international)&#039;&#039; &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Braixen}} &#039;&#039;(Japan)&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Braixen}} ({{OP|Serena|Braixen}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pancham}} ({{OP|Serena|Pancham}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Delphox}} ({{OP|Aria|Delphox}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aromatisse}} ({{an|Aria}}&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Slurpuff}} ({{OP|Miette|Slurpuff}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Miette]]&#039;s, male)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} ({{kal|Grace}}&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{kal|Grace}}&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Klefki}} ([[Monsieur Pierre]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ([[Gena]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ([[Santo]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Furfrou}} ([[Delilah]]&#039;s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Furfrou|Matron Trim}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Lickitung}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Honedge}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Litleo}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Vanillish}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Plusle}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Minun}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Swanna}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sneasel}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Furret}} (Performer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Simisear}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} (Trainer&#039;s; male)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Marill}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Furfrou}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Roselia}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Swirlix}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} (Trainer&#039;s; female)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ducklett}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Simisage}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Audino}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scrafty}} (Trainer&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Flareon}} (Performer&#039;s; video)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dratini}} (Performer&#039;s; video)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Seaking}} (Performer&#039;s; video)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pidgey}} (Performer&#039;s; video)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ninetales}} (Performer&#039;s; video)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skiddo}} (×2; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:XY Title Card Serena V2.png|200px|thumb|The title card segment focuses on Serena for this episode]]&lt;br /&gt;
* In the Japanese version, the title card segment focuses on, and is read by, {{an|Serena}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Professor Oak&#039;s Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Barbaracle}}&lt;br /&gt;
** During the initial airing, {{an|Hoopa}} instead pops out to invite viewers to see the trailer of the [[M18|second &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Series: XY&#039;&#039; movie]].&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{p|Rotom}} narrate the preview for the [[XY081|next episode]].&lt;br /&gt;
* It is revealed that {{an|Bonnie}} knows about {{an|Serena}}s crush on {{Ash}}, yet {{an|Clemont}} doesn&#039;t&lt;br /&gt;
* The English dub was released on [[iTunes]] and [[Prime Video]] on September 6, 2015, six days before the episode aired in {{pmin|the United States}}. The same occurred for all episodes in Volume 3 of [[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]] that aired after &#039;&#039;[[XYS03|Mega Evolution Special III]]&#039;&#039; (&#039;&#039;[[XY076|A Not-So-Flying Start!]]&#039;&#039; through &#039;&#039;[[XY082|A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?]]&#039;&#039;).&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the first time in the {{pkmn|anime}} where two Pokémon are featured in the dub version of a [[Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]] segment.&lt;br /&gt;
** {{p|Plusle}} and {{p|Minun}} also don&#039;t [[Cry|say their names]] after being revealed in the segment, likely because they normally keep their Japanese voices in the dub and there wasn&#039;t any audio to use.&lt;br /&gt;
*** This was not the case in &amp;lt;!-- the UK version of the English dub and--&amp;gt;the foreign dubs, however.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[DreamDream]] is used as an insert song in this episode.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode features the following flashbacks of Serena during the scene when receiving her score.&lt;br /&gt;
** Serena telling {{kal|Grace}} she wants to become a [[Pokémon Performer]], then racing with her on {{p|Skiddo}} and winning from &#039;&#039;[[XY053|A Race for Home!]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
** Serena crying at the dock while {{p|Fennekin}} and {{TP|Serena|Pancham}} try to cheer her up and cutting her hair short after losing her first Pokémon Showcase from &#039;&#039;[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
** Serena making a lot of [[Poké Puff]]s.&lt;br /&gt;
* Serena wears the same dress she wore in &#039;&#039;[[XY073|A Fashionable Battle!]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Serena&#039;s Braixen]] and Pancham remain outside of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s throughout the episode.&lt;br /&gt;
* The Pokémon Performers who own the {{p|Swanna}}, {{p|Psyduck}}, and {{p|Furret}} also appeared during the [[Coumarine City]] [[Pokémon Showcase]] in &#039;&#039;[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]&#039;&#039;. Coincidentally, all three didn&#039;t make it past the Theme Performance in both Showcases.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Dratini}} in the main series since {{OP|Clair|Dratini}} appeared in &#039;&#039;[[EP251|Beauty is Skin Deep]]&#039;&#039;, 628 episodes earlier.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode&#039;s English dub title wasn&#039;t revealed until after the two [[XY081|following]] [[XY082|episodes]]&#039; titles.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
* The hair tuft on the male {{p|Meowstic}} which belongs to an unknown Trainer during the scene outside of the Showcase theater is colored dark blue instead of white.&lt;br /&gt;
* When Ash, Clemont, and {{an|Bonnie}} walk up to [[Miette]] after she shows up, a second {{p|Slurpuff}} is seen overlapping [[Miette]] and her {{TP|Miette|Slurpuff}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* When the [[a:Category:Anime versus screens|&#039;&#039;VS&#039;&#039; screen]] featuring Miette appeared, her Meowstic is missing.&lt;br /&gt;
* When Chespin, Pikachu, and Dedenne all smell the Poké Puffs, at one point Dedenne&#039;s mouth moves but no sound was there.&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{an|Aria}} is shown watching {{an|Serena}}&#039;s performance, her collar is white instead of black. This error repeats in the next two scenes.&lt;br /&gt;
* During [[Jessie|Jessilia]]&#039;s performance at the start of the Freestyle Performance round, a stagehand tells Serena that she is the next competitor. However, Serena does not actually perform until after every other Performer.&lt;br /&gt;
* When Serena is walking down a backstage hallway with her Pokémon, Braixen&#039;s right paw is briefly colored yellow instead of white four times.&lt;br /&gt;
* The Pokémon Performers who own the {{p|Litleo}} and {{p|Vanillish}} have their key colors swapped when receiving their score.&lt;br /&gt;
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File:XY080 error 2.png|Meowstic hair tuff error&lt;br /&gt;
File:XY080 error 5.png|Second Slurpuff&lt;br /&gt;
File:XY080 error 4.png|Miette&#039;s Meowstic is missing&lt;br /&gt;
File:XY080 error.png|Aria&#039;s collar error&lt;br /&gt;
File:XY080 error 3.png|Braixen&#039;s right paw error&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* The title card segment focuses on Ash in the dub instead of Serena, but it is still read by Serena.&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;ポケモン・ザ・ムービー　ＸＹ　{{tt|破壊|はかい}}の{{tt|繭|まゆ}}とディアンシー&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039;) is the first &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]&#039;&#039; movie and the seventeenth [[Pokémon movie]] overall. It was released in Japan on July 19, 2014 and premiered in the United States on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} on November 8, 2014. The English dub premiered in cinemas in Australia and New Zealand on November 8, 2014 (airing before the United States premiere due to {{wp|time zone}}s).&lt;br /&gt;
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The first trailer for the film was shown at the end of [[M16]], containing {{p|Xerneas}}, {{p|Yveltal}}, {{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, and {{p|Froakie}}. Its preliminary title was first revealed by [[CoroCoro]] on December 15, 2013. The CoroCoro issue released in February 2014 revealed that the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Diancie}} would also have a starring role in the film.&lt;br /&gt;
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In addition to Xerneas, Yveltal, and Diancie, the film prominently features the debut of Mega Diancie ahead of its release in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} along with cameo appearances by many other [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved Pokémon]]. It was featured in Japanese theaters with the [[Pikachu short]] &#039;&#039;[[PK26|Pikachu, What&#039;s This Key?]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Other posters and logos==&lt;br /&gt;
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M17 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|&#039;&#039;Pikachu the Movie&#039;&#039; poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 teaser poster.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; teaser poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 poster.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039; poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 limited poster.jpg|{{CD|Daybreak Meteor Shower|Special limited edition}} poster featuring Mega Diancie&lt;br /&gt;
M17 English poster digital.png|DVD cover and digital distribution poster&lt;br /&gt;
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction 3D packaging DVD Region 4.png|Australian alternate DVD cover&lt;br /&gt;
M17 promo art.jpg|Promotional art&lt;br /&gt;
Pokemon the Movie XY logo.png|&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie XY&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
The Cocoon of Destruction logo.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; teaser logo&lt;br /&gt;
The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie logo.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
M17 logo.png|&#039;&#039;Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://xy4.pokemontcgxy.com/diancie/movie-time/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to create a new one. While seeking help from the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, Diancie encounters a group of thieves who want to take control of its diamond-producing power—and who awaken the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal from its cocoon in the process! Can Ash and his friends help Diancie discover its true power, stop Yveltal’s rampage, and save the Diamond Domain?&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
One day, {{an|Diancie}} is happily running from her [[Carbink servants]] in the [[Diamond Domain]], while one of them, Merrick, tells her that it is time and that he is not playing. However, he then trips on a pile of diamonds that fall on him and the other two servants, Bort and Allotrope. An elderly voice then calls for Diancie, revealing itself to be Dace, the elder Carbink. He tells Diancie that the Heart Diamond, which powers the Diamond Domain, will soon die, and the domain will falter as a result. However, Diancie accuses him of exaggerating and that worrying too much will cause him to lose his luster. Dace, however, tells her to take the situation seriously. After Diancie tries and fails to make a Heart Diamond in front of Dace and the Carbink servants, she begins to feel hopeless, but then Dace tells her to find Xerneas and its {{a|Fairy Aura}}. He reveals that when he was young, a catastrophe occurred in the [[Allearth Forest]], destroying the forest and killing him, but he was revived by Xerneas, which is why he is still alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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Later on, the scene changes to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, who are battling a {{p|Barbaracle}}. Later, in [[Avignon Town]], Ash battles an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} named [[Astrid]]. {{AP|Pikachu}} battles Astrid&#039;s Pyroar, and defeats him with Electro Ball. They then switch over to Froakie and Meowstic, respectively, who engage in a very close battle, but ultimately, Meowstic overpowers {{AP|Froakie}} and defeats it. Meanwhile, Diancie is on its way to the town, when she is attacked by a mysterious woman with a {{p|Delphox}} and a man with a {{p|Greninja}}, who give chase to it around the city. The scene then shifts over to Ash and Astrid once again, where Ash sends out his {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and Astrid sends out {{p|Absol}}, which she proceeds to Mega Evolve, much to the amazement of Ash and friends. Hawlucha battles well but is defeated by {{m|Dark Pulse}}. Ash then comments on how powerful Mega Evolution is.&lt;br /&gt;
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As Ash and his friends are walking around town, Pikachu hears something in the distance and goes to investigate, with Ash and his friends following behind him. They then see a Pokémon get attacked by the same mysterious woman and man, [[Merilyn]] and [[Riot]] respectively, as the two begin to argue over possession of Diancie. Ash quickly steps in to help Diancie and tells Marilyn and Riot to stop, also telling Diancie that this is her chance to escape, while {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} lead her to safety. Riot also calls Marilyn a blabbermouth for her talking. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Delphox and Greninja, which knocks them out and Ash then flees.&lt;br /&gt;
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Once everything has been cleared, Diancie tells Ash and friends that she is very grateful to them for saving her, surprising them as she can talk. Clemont notes that this is via telepathy and Bonnie remarks on how cute Diancie is. Serena gets out her guidebook and reveals that this Pokémon is called Diancie and that she has the power to make diamonds. Ash and friends also introduce themselves to Diancie. They also inform Diancie of what a thief is, and Diancie then remarks on how much she has learned already of the outside world. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is spying on them from a rooftop.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends go to have dinner along with Diancie, and Diancie then eats with them. Diancie tries out some of the new food, and when Bonnie asks Diancie to join her to get more food, she formally accepts the offer. Serena remarks on how Diancie has manners like a royal princess. Team Rocket then sneaks up on the crew with a sack, and they take Diancie and kidnap her, which Ash and friends then try to follow. Team Rocket then carries Diancie to a clock tower, then demanding her to make diamonds for them. She does so, making such a large amount of diamonds that they bathe in. Meanwhile, a mysterious girl with her {{p|Chesnaught}} then arrives and helps Diancie run from the clock tower. Diancie then reunites with Ash and his friends. She also tells them that her objective is to find Xerneas and its Fairy Aura in hopes that she will be able to make permanent diamonds. Clemont remarks on how Xerneas is the {{pkmn|category|Life Pokémon}}. Diancie also explains that her diamonds are only temporary and that Team Rocket will be majorly disappointed. Meanwhile, back at the clock tower, the diamonds all disappear, much to Team Rocket&#039;s dismay. Ash and his friends then want to join Diancie in her quest to find Xerneas, and Diancie approves in a very formal tone, to which Ash is surprised. Bonnie and Serena remark on how Diancie again shows the manners of a royal princess.&lt;br /&gt;
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Meanwhile, the mysterious girl, named [[Millis Steel]], returns to a stealthy ship, which inside, a man named [[Argus Steel]] is monitoring the activity of Diancie as well as that of Marilyn and Riot. Argus then notices Team Rocket, but then exclaims that they&#039;re only the least of his worries. He is also eating a box of chocolates in the process. Millis then arrives and remarks on Diancie&#039;s progress. Argus is satisfied, and he then goes on to talk about chocolates and how certain chocolate is good and has great quality. Millis then begins to worry about Argus&#039;s health as well as his obsession with chocolate, to which Argus states he is aware. Despite this, he cannot resist the chocolate he is holding and eats that as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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The scene then changes to Ash and his friends, along with Diancie, sitting in the back row of a bus. Diancie then feels the Fairy Aura and explains to Ash and friends that the Fairy Aura is sensed in a trail after they ask if she is sure they are going down the right path. She also tells Ash and his friends that she was taught to be honest and that lying is never a good thing. Meanwhile, Ash rubs Pikachu on the head, much to the latter&#039;s enjoyment.&lt;br /&gt;
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As night falls, Ash and his friends are preparing to go to sleep. Diancie then tries to make another Heart Diamond but fails. She then notices a shooting star. As such, Ash, who was awakened by this, then decides to teach Diancie how to make a wish upon a shooting star, and the two proceed to make a wish. Ash then wishes upon the shooting star that Diancie will one day be able to make the best diamonds she had ever made. Serena is staring from her tent in admiration.&lt;br /&gt;
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The next morning, Ash and his friends then take a ship to [[Orsay City]], along with Diancie. She remarks on how she has had the most fun ever since she joined Ash and friends. They then tell Diancie that they are her friends, and explain to her what friends are. Diancie then suddenly creates a diamond, which Bonnie catches. Diancie tells her it will disappear eventually, but Bonnie asks her to let her keep it, so Diancie then approves. They enjoy the view of the sea, but all of them get water splashed on them. They then head to the city and decide to go to the shopping mall. Diancie, with her lack of knowledge of the real world, assumes that it is a castle, and asks Ash and his friends who the &amp;quot;castle&amp;quot; belongs to, but Ash and Serena tell her that it is not a castle, but rather a shopping mall. Bonnie and Serena then decide to take Diancie shopping, and run to a clothing store, trying on new clothes for fun while Ash and Clemont wait in the hall in boredom. As Diancie is trying on a new dress, with Serena and Bonnie seeing her as a real princess, Diancie begins to panic when she realizes that Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope are in the shopping mall.&lt;br /&gt;
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Bonnie and Serena then reunite with Ash and Clemont, and they tell them to hurry up with the shopping. However, Diancie then begins running in a panic when she sees Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope walking down the other staircase, and runs around telling Ash and friends that they found her. Diancie then runs around the entire shopping mall while the three Carbink give chase. Ash and his friends begin to think that the Carbink are working with the thieves, and Clemont uses his stretchable ladder to help Ash get Diancie, which Ash uses along with Hawlucha to get Diancie back, and he grabs her and they begin to look at each other in happiness. Merrick is dismayed.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends then are outside, wondering what Pokémon Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope were. Clemont reveals that they were {{p|Carbink}} and that it was such a rarity for them to show up in the mall. Diancie then sadly states, &amp;quot;They finally found me...&amp;quot; Just then, Marilyn appears in front of them, asking Diancie about her first shopping experience then proceeding to try and steal her once again. Ash battles Marilyn, while Serena acquires a Rhyhorn from a ranch, and brings herself, Diancie, Clemont, and Bonnie aboard to safety, almost disturbing an ongoing Rhyhorn Race. Diancie is then dismayed, saying that she had led them into danger and that this is all her fault, but Clemont tells her that friends always support each other. Bonnie is angry at Clemont for having stolen what was supposed to be her line. Riot, however, then appears along a tree, and he also tries to steal Diancie using his Greninja. Clemont and Serena proceed to battle Riot&#039;s Greninja, and Ash soon joins in. Marilyn also begins to try to capture Diancie, and as Delphox and Greninja attack Diancie, however, Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope step in front of Diancie and take the attacks for her. As another set of attacks launch, Diancie uses {{m|Diamond Storm}} to protect her loyal Carbink servants, but this diamond shatters. A {{m|Pin Missile}} hits Greninja, revealing it to be the girl that helped Diancie get away from Team Rocket, along with her Chesnaught. She then tells Diancie to get away while she still can, and she then fights Marilyn and Riot. Marilyn recognizes her as Millis Steel, remarking that her presence must mean that Argus Steel is present as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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Later on, Ash and his friends are walking with Diancie and the Carbink. Merrick then tells Ash and his friends that his job, along with that of Bort and Allotrope, is to protect Diancie at all costs. Bonnie and Serena then remark that she is a real princess and that the Carbink must be her bodyguards. Merrick then asks Diancie who Ash and company are, and before Ash can explain, Diancie tells Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope that Ash and company are her friends. This leaves the Carbink servants mildly surprised. Merrick also tells Ash that they have been searching for Xerneas for many months, and have not succeeded. Diancie then reveals that she saw a city in the distance that looked very fun to her and left while the Carbink were asleep. Merrick then reveals that he was worried that Diancie must have felt trapped by his, along with Bort and Allotrope&#039;s presence. Diancie then apologizes for running away, and Merrick tells her to never do it again.&lt;br /&gt;
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Diancie and the Carbink then bring Ash and friends to their home, the Diamond Domain. However, Diancie and the Carbink come home to see the Diamond Domain in darkness and beginning to fall apart. Diancie then wonders what has happened. Dace then steps in, and sadly reveals to Diancie that the Heart Diamond has died, much to Diancie&#039;s surprise. Ash and friends then ask Diancie what the Heart Diamond is, and she explains that the Heart Diamond powers the Domain and that it will now no longer do so. Dace then explains that only Diancie can create a new Heart Diamond. Diancie tells Dace that she still lacks the power to make a new Heart Diamond, but Dace then tells Diancie that he has every confidence that Xerneas will awaken her true power. Ash and friends then realize why Diancie is seeking Xerneas. Diancie then begins to break down and cry, saying that she has failed her people and that she doesn&#039;t deserve to be called a princess. Ash, however, tells Diancie that crying won&#039;t solve anything. Diancie then agrees to that and begins to feel more determined. Dace is moved by this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ash, his friends, Diancie, and the Carbink (this time including Dace) then leave through another exit, and they see a large, lush forest, much to their amazement. Dace then reveals to Diancie that this is the Allearth Forest and that it is a forbidden forest due to the presence of what is known as the &amp;quot;Cocoon of Destruction&amp;quot;, a Pokémon called {{p|Yveltal}}, and that whoever disturbs its sleep will receive harsh retribution. Ash and his friends, along with Diancie and the Carbink, then walk through the forest and see all the Pokémon peacefully living. However, Diancie then senses an aura, and she then runs quickly but trips over a log. When she gets up, however, standing right in front of her is Xerneas. She then speaks to it, with Ash, his friends, and the Carbink watching. Xerneas then speaks through its Fairy Aura, revealing that it knows that Diancie has been following it for a while, and it knows what it seeks from it. It then gives Diancie its Fairy Aura, as well as the Carbink servants and Dedenne. Before it leaves, it tells Diancie that the power to nourish life lies within Diancie herself. Diancie then states that she is very grateful.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
However, before Diancie can begin testing her powers, Millis Steel and Argus Steel arrive by ship, having revealed that they only helped Diancie as they knew she was seeking Xerneas and that they now want her powers at that moment. Team Rocket watches from the distance, recognizing the Steels as master thieves. Marilyn and Riot also appear, along with Team Rocket, and they all begin to fight over the possession of Diancie. This fighting eventually takes them into a lake with a deep crater, and all of the thieves fall in, along with Ash, and they all feel a mysterious power inside the lake. Soon, this power begins to awaken, just as Diancie and the Carbink, along with Ash&#039;s friends, arrive on the scene. Dace is then dismayed and tells Ash and Diancie that they must get out of there quickly. A mysterious cocoon then appears out of the center of the lake, which Dace reveals is the Cocoon of Destruction.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As the Cocoon of Destruction appears, it awakens and reveals itself to be Yveltal. It then activates its {{a|Dark Aura}}, and looks at all who disturbed its sleep, as Marilyn, Riot, and the Steels escape the crater. Yveltal then roars and flies around the forest. It goes after Riot first, flying and firing {{m|Oblivion Wing}} on all of the forests around Riot, turning all of the trees around him into stone. This also hits Greninja and his two {{p|Ninjask}}, turning them into stone, as Diancie escapes from Riot&#039;s possession, only to be taken by Marilyn. Yveltal then goes after Marilyn and her Delphox and {{p|Yanmega}}, and turns the forest around her into stone with Oblivion Wing, along with her two Pokémon. She then looks on in sadness as Diancie escapes. Diancie almost reunites with Ash, his friends, and the Carbink, but the Steels, on their {{p|Aegislash}} and {{p|Doublade}}, then proceed to take Diancie. Yveltal then uses Oblivion Wing on the Steels again, which Chesnaught desperately tries to block with {{m|Spiky Shield}}. However, even though Diancie, the Steels, and Aegislash survive, Honedge, Doublade, and Chesnaught are turned to stone. As Yveltal launches another attack &amp;lt;!--I don&#039;t think it&#039;s Oblivion Wing; it came from its mouth &amp;amp; its body didn&#039;t glow--&amp;gt;, Ash&#039;s Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to block the attack, saving the Steels. Diancie then escapes with Ash. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is trying to escape, but Yveltal finds them and fires Oblivion Wing, turning them and the trees around them to stone as well. Elsewhere, Marilyn is grieving over the loss of her Delphox, but Riot steps in and comforts her, telling her to forget about Diancie &amp;lt;!--, ultimately confessing to her (He doesn&#039;t say it though)--&amp;gt; The two embrace before Yveltal then fires another Oblivion Wing at the two.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Diancie and Ash then try to fight off Yveltal and escape. Ash&#039;s friends and the Carbink then see the situation, and Dace realizes the forest is dying once again. Diancie then tries to protect Ash and his friends from another Oblivion Wing with Diamond Storm, but the diamond shatters again. Ash and Diancie run off, but Yveltal fires another Oblivion Wing. However, Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope then step in to take the Oblivion Wing, and they too are turned to stone. As Merrick is being turned to stone, he tells Ash to protect Diancie. Ash and Pikachu are then sent flying. &amp;lt;!--By what? Yveltal?--&amp;gt;Ash tries to save Pikachu when he falls off of a cliff, but he too is stuck on the cliff&#039;s edge. Clemont, Serena, and Bonnie then try to help Ash up. &amp;lt;!--Please edit the past two sentences, they&#039;re not very good--&amp;gt;Meanwhile, Diancie begins to cry and think of herself as a complete failure upon failing to create a Heart Diamond, as well as seeing Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope having turned to stone. Soon, with determination, however, she then proceeds to Mega Evolve, remembering Xerneas&#039;s words. The diamond she gave Bonnie glows, revealing it to be a [[Diancite]]. Diancie then creates a new diamond to protect Ash, his friends, and Dace from another hit, and this diamond does not shatter. Dace remarks on how Diancie is now finally able to create a heart diamond.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Steels then arrive in their ship, and, to thank Ash and Pikachu for saving them earlier, proceed to fire missiles at Yveltal to hurt it, but Yveltal dodges many of the missiles and survives the damage. It then flies above the ship and shatters the top, then firing an Oblivion Wing at the Steels from point-blank range, and the ship&#039;s engines explode. The ship crashes into a lake. Yveltal then proceeds to fire a final Oblivion Wing at Ash and company, but this one is then intercepted by an {{m|Aurora Beam}}. Ash and his friends then look towards where the attack was fired, and this is revealed to be Xerneas standing and confronting Yveltal. Yveltal then fires a {{m|Shadow Ball}} at Xerneas, but it uses Aurora Beam again to intercept the hit. It then uses its Fairy Aura to communicate with Yveltal and remove its Dark Aura. Yveltal then restores the water and flies off in peace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ash and his friends are then relieved that Yveltal had left. However, Pikachu then begins to lose his strength. Ash tries to ask Pikachu what is wrong, but then Pikachu suddenly begins to steadily turn into stone, much to everyone&#039;s dismay, and Clemont realizes Pikachu was barely struck at the edge of his tail by Oblivion Wing. They all grieve over Pikachu, but then Xerneas steps in and uses {{m|Geomancy}}, restoring Pikachu, the thieves, Team Rocket, and the Carbink to life, as well as restoring the entire forest to its original state. As it does so, however, it begins to transform into a tree. Dace then tells everyone that Xerneas has chosen to slumber here to protect the balance of nature. Serena, Bonnie, and Diancie worry that this may mean the death of Xerneas, however, Xerneas then communicates through Diancie via its Fairy Aura, telling her that it is not dying, but rather that it is the promise of life and the beginning of hope.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ash and his friends then watch as Diancie, Mega Evolved again, creates a new Heart Diamond, restoring the Diamond Domain. Bonnie gives Diancie the diamond that Diancie gave her, telling her that this will forever be the mark of their friendship. They then part ways with Diancie and the Carbink.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the credits, it is revealed that Argus and Millis now run a chocolate shop, with one of their signature chocolates resembling the Honedge line. Merilyn then acquires work at a clothing store, while Riot comes to her, and proposes marriage. Ash and his friends then continue their journey through [[Kalos]]. Meanwhile, Yveltal flies peacefully over a mountain, and Xerneas remains in the Allearth Forest in its tree form.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Featured Pokémon==&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Diancie}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
====Humans====&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Wikstrom]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}} ({{OBP|Xerneas|M17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}} ({{OBP|Yveltal|M17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{me|Diancie}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chesnaught}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Doublade}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aegislash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skiddo}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pyroar}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Phantump}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Trevenant}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Red and Yellow Flower}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Clawitzer}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Barbaracle}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Serena}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Clemont}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Bonnie}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Wikstrom]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Diantha]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Astrid]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Argus Steel]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Millis Steel]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Merilyn]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Riot]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Uschi]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Wikstrom]]&#039;s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Scizor]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Absol}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Absol]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pyroar}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Honedge}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Doublade}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chesnaught}} ([[Millis Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Delphox}} ([[Merilyn]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yanmega}} ([[Merilyn]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Greninja}} ([[Riot]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Riot]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Uschi]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}} ({{mov|Xerneas|M17|17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}} ({{mov|Yveltal|M17|17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Diancie}} ([[Diancie (anime)|anime]]; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Diancie]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} ({{DL|Carbink servants|Dace}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} ([[Carbink servants|Merrick; Bort; Allotrope]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noibat}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noivern}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Amaura}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tyrunt}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gogoat}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skiddo}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Phantump}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Trevenant}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Foongus}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Combee}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchling}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchinder}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Starly}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Delibird}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Murkrow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ducklett}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Swanna}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noctowl}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Taillow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Farfetch&#039;d}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chatot}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tentacool}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Seaking}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carvanha}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skrelp}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dragalge}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Clawitzer}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Remoraid}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wailmer}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wailord}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Magikarp}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Vivillon}} (multiple; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Vivillon|Meadow Pattern}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Linoone}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Oddish}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ampharos}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Flabébé}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floette}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Hoppip}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Jumpluff}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Furfrou}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sandshrew}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sandslash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Eevee}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Zigzagoon}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spritzee}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Teddiursa}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ursaring}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scatterbug}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Buizel}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floatzel}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Venusaur]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blastoise]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard Y]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo X]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo Y]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Garchomp]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Lucario}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blaziken]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cast==&lt;br /&gt;
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast/h|Kalos}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Ash&#039;s Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Serena (anime)|disp=Serena|Haven Paschall|Serena|Mayuki Makiguchi|セレナ|牧口真幸}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Clemont (anime)|disp=Clemont|Mike Liscio|Citron|Yūki Kaji|シトロン|梶裕貴}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Bonnie (anime)|disp=Bonnie|Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld|Eureka|Mariya Ise|ユリーカ|伊瀬茉莉也}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Clemont&#039;s Dedenne|disp=Dedenne|Megumi Satou|Dedenne|Megumi Satou|シトロンのデデンネ|佐藤恵}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|James|Carter Cathcart|Kojirō|Shin-ichiro Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Jessie&#039;s Wobbuffet|disp=Wobbuffet|Kayzie Rogers|Sonans|Yūji Ueda|ソーナンス|うえだゆうじ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Argus Steel|Pete Zarustica|Argus Steel|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Reiji Nakagawa|アルガス·スティール|中川礼二|top=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Millis Steel|List of English voice actors{{!}}Brittney Lee Hamilton|Millis Steel|Shōko Nakagawa|ミリス·スティール|中川翔子}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Merilyn|disp=Merilyn Flame|List of English voice actors{{!}}Lianne Marie Dobbs|Marilyn Flame|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Rika Adachi|マリリン·フレーム|足立梨花}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Riot|disp=Ninja Riot|none|Ninja Riot|Kōichi Yamadera|ニンジャ·ライオット|山寺宏一}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Astrid|Kate Bristol|Ayaka|Miyuu Sawai|アヤカ|沢井美優}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Uschi|none|Uschi|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Atsuto Uchida|ウッシー|内田篤人}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Diancie (anime)|disp=Diancie|List of English voice actors{{!}}Caitlin Glass|Diancie|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Marika Matsumoto|ディアンシー|松本まりか}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Xerneas (M17)|disp=Xerneas|none|Xerneas|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Yoshiko Mita|ゼルネアス|三田佳子}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Dace|none|Di|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Shōzō Iizuka|ダイイ|飯塚昭三}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Merrick|none|Majima|Kensuke Satō|マジマ|佐藤健輔}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Bort|none|Knight|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Tsuyoshi Nakagawa|ナイト|中川剛}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Allotrope|none|Joke|Kenta Miyake|ジョーク|三宅健太|bottom=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Soundtrack==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie / Pikachu, What&#039;s This Key For? Music Collection}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===Pre-order distribution===&lt;br /&gt;
In Japan, players could receive a [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Wonderland Darkrai|Darkrai]] via a serial code, after purchasing a pre-order ticket at a [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]] as well as other retail stores from April 19 to July 19, 2014. Players had until September 30, 2014 to redeem their code. The serial code only worked on Japanese region games.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Movie distributions===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:M17 Diancie distribution artwork.png|150px|thumb|Diancie distribution artwork]]&lt;br /&gt;
In Japan, [[List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Cinema Diancie|Diancie]] was distributed at theaters which screen the movie across Japan, which occurred from July 19 to September 30, 2014. It also was distributed at a pre-showing of the movie on July 6, 2014, which was only open to select people. Like all other local Generation VI events, this event was not region-locked; any player regardless of region and language were able to receive Diancie.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
==Trailers==&lt;br /&gt;
===English===&lt;br /&gt;
{{youtubevid|v7SS33mFv5M|Pokemon|X|Y}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Manga adaptation==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
* This {{pkmn|movie}} was released between [[XY035]] and [[XY036]] in Japan. However, it chronologically takes place sometime after [[XY038]], as [[Ash&#039;s Froakie]] uses {{m|Cut}} in this movie, having learned the [[move]] in the aforementioned episode. Also, [[Ash&#039;s Fletchinder]] had [[Evolution|evolved]] from {{p|Fletchling}} in XY036.&lt;br /&gt;
** It should be noted that in [[XY041]] {{an|Bonnie}} saw {{p|Xerneas}} (be it barely through fog) and then by the whole group at the end of the episode, meaning the move must takes placed after [[XY042]] and the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], being {{p|Xerneas}} turns into a tree in the movie&lt;br /&gt;
** Had &#039;&#039;[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]&#039;&#039; not been delayed from airing, this movie would have featured the debut of [[Ash&#039;s Hawlucha]], as [[XY035|the episode where it was caught]] would not have aired until after the movie&#039;s release.&lt;br /&gt;
* Director [[Kunihiko Yuyama]] traveled with [[Hideki Sonoda]] and [[Shinji Miyazaki]] to {{pmin|Canada}} to scout out locations for the settings of this movie. As a {{wp|road movie}}, the producers wanted to incorporate elements of European-style street scenery with untouchable natural scenery and big cities, all of which they thought were present in Canada. They also thought that having nature as the backdrop best expressed the continual cycle of life and death, representing {{OBP|Xerneas|M17}} and {{OBP|Yveltal|M17}}.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8xj0XPgdTI Interview with Yuyama]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Locations that inspired the producers included the streets of {{wp|Ottawa}} and {{wp|Stratford, Ontario|Stratford}}, as well as {{wp|Quebec City}}, {{wp|Toronto}}, {{wp|Niagara Falls}} and {{wp|Bruce Peninsula National Park}}.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvNDNzwJF6U Canada location scouting]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie to have its English [[dub]] title revealed before its Japanese release.&lt;br /&gt;
* This movie has the most human antagonists than any other movie, with four.&lt;br /&gt;
* While other movies have featured in-person cameos of [[Pokémon Champion]]s and [[Frontier Brain]]s, this is the first movie that features an in-person cameo of an [[Elite Four]] member.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie in which {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter {{TRT}} since &#039;&#039;[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]&#039;&#039;, which was also released on July 19, coincidentally.&lt;br /&gt;
** This is also the first movie to feature Team Rocket&#039;s [[Team Rocket&#039;s mechas|Meowth Balloon]] since its design changes in &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Argus Steel]] mentions that the chocolates he was eating in the airship scene were imported from the [[Hoenn]] region.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Pete Zarustica]], the voice actor of [[Drew]] when the show was dubbed by [[4Kids Entertainment]], returns to voice Argus Steel.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie since &#039;&#039;[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]&#039;&#039; in which:&lt;br /&gt;
** The [[mother and daughter]] do not make an appearance.&lt;br /&gt;
** Any of [[Jessie]]&#039;s or [[James]]&#039;s Pokémon (other than {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}) appear in any shape or form.&lt;br /&gt;
* This movie marks the first appearance of a {{p|Floatzel}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in &#039;&#039;[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]&#039;&#039;, over four years previously.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* Similar to the first three Pokémon movies, the vast majority of the movie&#039;s soundtrack has been re-scored with dub-exclusive music.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the initial television airing, the following edits are made:&lt;br /&gt;
** Extensive cutting of scenes to shorten the movie&#039;s run-time.&lt;br /&gt;
** The opening theme song does not have any lyrics, and the scenes featured during it are fully voiced.&lt;br /&gt;
** The scenes shown during the credits are omitted.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[V (Volt)]] is replaced by [[Pokémon Theme|Pokémon Theme (Version XY)]] as the opening theme.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Daybreak Meteor Shower]] is replaced by [[Open My Eyes]] as the ending theme.&lt;br /&gt;
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==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Related articles==&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)]]&lt;br /&gt;
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{{bulbanews|January 2014 CoroCoro reveals title of M17 to be &amp;quot;The Cocoon of Destruction&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
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*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2014/ Official website for &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(Japanese)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;DemonicsFire: /* Trivia */  there has only been proven 1 Xerneas. the only times more then 1 Legendary of the same type were when they didnt have the rights to the original (mewtwo), as shinys (the dog trio) or at the end of the movie (and heatrun that one time)&lt;/p&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;ポケモン・ザ・ムービー　ＸＹ　{{tt|破壊|はかい}}の{{tt|繭|まゆ}}とディアンシー&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039;) is the first &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]&#039;&#039; movie and the seventeenth [[Pokémon movie]] overall. It was released in Japan on July 19, 2014 and premiered in the United States on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} on November 8, 2014. The English dub premiered in cinemas in Australia and New Zealand on November 8, 2014 (airing before the United States premiere due to {{wp|time zone}}s).&lt;br /&gt;
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The first trailer for the film was shown at the end of [[M16]], containing {{p|Xerneas}}, {{p|Yveltal}}, {{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, and {{p|Froakie}}. Its preliminary title was first revealed by [[CoroCoro]] on December 15, 2013. The CoroCoro issue released in February 2014 revealed that the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Diancie}} would also have a starring role in the film.&lt;br /&gt;
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In addition to Xerneas, Yveltal, and Diancie, the film prominently features the debut of Mega Diancie ahead of its release in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} along with cameo appearances by many other [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved Pokémon]]. It was featured in Japanese theaters with the [[Pikachu short]] &#039;&#039;[[PK26|Pikachu, What&#039;s This Key?]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Other posters and logos==&lt;br /&gt;
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M17 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|&#039;&#039;Pikachu the Movie&#039;&#039; poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 teaser poster.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; teaser poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 poster.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039; poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 limited poster.jpg|{{CD|Daybreak Meteor Shower|Special limited edition}} poster featuring Mega Diancie&lt;br /&gt;
M17 English poster digital.png|DVD cover and digital distribution poster&lt;br /&gt;
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction 3D packaging DVD Region 4.png|Australian alternate DVD cover&lt;br /&gt;
M17 promo art.jpg|Promotional art&lt;br /&gt;
Pokemon the Movie XY logo.png|&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie XY&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
The Cocoon of Destruction logo.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; teaser logo&lt;br /&gt;
The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie logo.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
M17 logo.png|&#039;&#039;Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
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==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://xy4.pokemontcgxy.com/diancie/movie-time/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to create a new one. While seeking help from the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, Diancie encounters a group of thieves who want to take control of its diamond-producing power—and who awaken the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal from its cocoon in the process! Can Ash and his friends help Diancie discover its true power, stop Yveltal’s rampage, and save the Diamond Domain?&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
One day, {{an|Diancie}} is happily running from her [[Carbink servants]] in the [[Diamond Domain]], while one of them, Merrick, tells her that it is time and that he is not playing. However, he then trips on a pile of diamonds that fall on him and the other two servants, Bort and Allotrope. An elderly voice then calls for Diancie, revealing itself to be Dace, the elder Carbink. He tells Diancie that the Heart Diamond, which powers the Diamond Domain, will soon die, and the domain will falter as a result. However, Diancie accuses him of exaggerating and that worrying too much will cause him to lose his luster. Dace, however, tells her to take the situation seriously. After Diancie tries and fails to make a Heart Diamond in front of Dace and the Carbink servants, she begins to feel hopeless, but then Dace tells her to find Xerneas and its {{a|Fairy Aura}}. He reveals that when he was young, a catastrophe occurred in the [[Allearth Forest]], destroying the forest and killing him, but he was revived by Xerneas, which is why he is still alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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Later on, the scene changes to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, who are battling a {{p|Barbaracle}}. Later, in [[Avignon Town]], Ash battles an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} named [[Astrid]]. {{AP|Pikachu}} battles Astrid&#039;s Pyroar, and defeats him with Electro Ball. They then switch over to Froakie and Meowstic, respectively, who engage in a very close battle, but ultimately, Meowstic overpowers {{AP|Froakie}} and defeats it. Meanwhile, Diancie is on its way to the town, when she is attacked by a mysterious woman with a {{p|Delphox}} and a man with a {{p|Greninja}}, who give chase to it around the city. The scene then shifts over to Ash and Astrid once again, where Ash sends out his {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and Astrid sends out {{p|Absol}}, which she proceeds to Mega Evolve, much to the amazement of Ash and friends. Hawlucha battles well but is defeated by {{m|Dark Pulse}}. Ash then comments on how powerful Mega Evolution is.&lt;br /&gt;
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As Ash and his friends are walking around town, Pikachu hears something in the distance and goes to investigate, with Ash and his friends following behind him. They then see a Pokémon get attacked by the same mysterious woman and man, [[Merilyn]] and [[Riot]] respectively, as the two begin to argue over possession of Diancie. Ash quickly steps in to help Diancie and tells Marilyn and Riot to stop, also telling Diancie that this is her chance to escape, while {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} lead her to safety. Riot also calls Marilyn a blabbermouth for her talking. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Delphox and Greninja, which knocks them out and Ash then flees.&lt;br /&gt;
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Once everything has been cleared, Diancie tells Ash and friends that she is very grateful to them for saving her, surprising them as she can talk. Clemont notes that this is via telepathy and Bonnie remarks on how cute Diancie is. Serena gets out her guidebook and reveals that this Pokémon is called Diancie and that she has the power to make diamonds. Ash and friends also introduce themselves to Diancie. They also inform Diancie of what a thief is, and Diancie then remarks on how much she has learned already of the outside world. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is spying on them from a rooftop.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends go to have dinner along with Diancie, and Diancie then eats with them. Diancie tries out some of the new food, and when Bonnie asks Diancie to join her to get more food, she formally accepts the offer. Serena remarks on how Diancie has manners like a royal princess. Team Rocket then sneaks up on the crew with a sack, and they take Diancie and kidnap her, which Ash and friends then try to follow. Team Rocket then carries Diancie to a clock tower, then demanding her to make diamonds for them. She does so, making such a large amount of diamonds that they bathe in. Meanwhile, a mysterious girl with her {{p|Chesnaught}} then arrives and helps Diancie run from the clock tower. Diancie then reunites with Ash and his friends. She also tells them that her objective is to find Xerneas and its Fairy Aura in hopes that she will be able to make permanent diamonds. Clemont remarks on how Xerneas is the {{pkmn|category|Life Pokémon}}. Diancie also explains that her diamonds are only temporary and that Team Rocket will be majorly disappointed. Meanwhile, back at the clock tower, the diamonds all disappear, much to Team Rocket&#039;s dismay. Ash and his friends then want to join Diancie in her quest to find Xerneas, and Diancie approves in a very formal tone, to which Ash is surprised. Bonnie and Serena remark on how Diancie again shows the manners of a royal princess.&lt;br /&gt;
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Meanwhile, the mysterious girl, named [[Millis Steel]], returns to a stealthy ship, which inside, a man named [[Argus Steel]] is monitoring the activity of Diancie as well as that of Marilyn and Riot. Argus then notices Team Rocket, but then exclaims that they&#039;re only the least of his worries. He is also eating a box of chocolates in the process. Millis then arrives and remarks on Diancie&#039;s progress. Argus is satisfied, and he then goes on to talk about chocolates and how certain chocolate is good and has great quality. Millis then begins to worry about Argus&#039;s health as well as his obsession with chocolate, to which Argus states he is aware. Despite this, he cannot resist the chocolate he is holding and eats that as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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The scene then changes to Ash and his friends, along with Diancie, sitting in the back row of a bus. Diancie then feels the Fairy Aura and explains to Ash and friends that the Fairy Aura is sensed in a trail after they ask if she is sure they are going down the right path. She also tells Ash and his friends that she was taught to be honest and that lying is never a good thing. Meanwhile, Ash rubs Pikachu on the head, much to the latter&#039;s enjoyment.&lt;br /&gt;
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As night falls, Ash and his friends are preparing to go to sleep. Diancie then tries to make another Heart Diamond but fails. She then notices a shooting star. As such, Ash, who was awakened by this, then decides to teach Diancie how to make a wish upon a shooting star, and the two proceed to make a wish. Ash then wishes upon the shooting star that Diancie will one day be able to make the best diamonds she had ever made. Serena is staring from her tent in admiration.&lt;br /&gt;
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The next morning, Ash and his friends then take a ship to [[Orsay City]], along with Diancie. She remarks on how she has had the most fun ever since she joined Ash and friends. They then tell Diancie that they are her friends, and explain to her what friends are. Diancie then suddenly creates a diamond, which Bonnie catches. Diancie tells her it will disappear eventually, but Bonnie asks her to let her keep it, so Diancie then approves. They enjoy the view of the sea, but all of them get water splashed on them. They then head to the city and decide to go to the shopping mall. Diancie, with her lack of knowledge of the real world, assumes that it is a castle, and asks Ash and his friends who the &amp;quot;castle&amp;quot; belongs to, but Ash and Serena tell her that it is not a castle, but rather a shopping mall. Bonnie and Serena then decide to take Diancie shopping, and run to a clothing store, trying on new clothes for fun while Ash and Clemont wait in the hall in boredom. As Diancie is trying on a new dress, with Serena and Bonnie seeing her as a real princess, Diancie begins to panic when she realizes that Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope are in the shopping mall.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Bonnie and Serena then reunite with Ash and Clemont, and they tell them to hurry up with the shopping. However, Diancie then begins running in a panic when she sees Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope walking down the other staircase, and runs around telling Ash and friends that they found her. Diancie then runs around the entire shopping mall while the three Carbink give chase. Ash and his friends begin to think that the Carbink are working with the thieves, and Clemont uses his stretchable ladder to help Ash get Diancie, which Ash uses along with Hawlucha to get Diancie back, and he grabs her and they begin to look at each other in happiness. Merrick is dismayed.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ash and his friends then are outside, wondering what Pokémon Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope were. Clemont reveals that they were {{p|Carbink}} and that it was such a rarity for them to show up in the mall. Diancie then sadly states, &amp;quot;They finally found me...&amp;quot; Just then, Marilyn appears in front of them, asking Diancie about her first shopping experience then proceeding to try and steal her once again. Ash battles Marilyn, while Serena acquires a Rhyhorn from a ranch, and brings herself, Diancie, Clemont, and Bonnie aboard to safety, almost disturbing an ongoing Rhyhorn Race. Diancie is then dismayed, saying that she had led them into danger and that this is all her fault, but Clemont tells her that friends always support each other. Bonnie is angry at Clemont for having stolen what was supposed to be her line. Riot, however, then appears along a tree, and he also tries to steal Diancie using his Greninja. Clemont and Serena proceed to battle Riot&#039;s Greninja, and Ash soon joins in. Marilyn also begins to try to capture Diancie, and as Delphox and Greninja attack Diancie, however, Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope step in front of Diancie and take the attacks for her. As another set of attacks launch, Diancie uses {{m|Diamond Storm}} to protect her loyal Carbink servants, but this diamond shatters. A {{m|Pin Missile}} hits Greninja, revealing it to be the girl that helped Diancie get away from Team Rocket, along with her Chesnaught. She then tells Diancie to get away while she still can, and she then fights Marilyn and Riot. Marilyn recognizes her as Millis Steel, remarking that her presence must mean that Argus Steel is present as well.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Later on, Ash and his friends are walking with Diancie and the Carbink. Merrick then tells Ash and his friends that his job, along with that of Bort and Allotrope, is to protect Diancie at all costs. Bonnie and Serena then remark that she is a real princess and that the Carbink must be her bodyguards. Merrick then asks Diancie who Ash and company are, and before Ash can explain, Diancie tells Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope that Ash and company are her friends. This leaves the Carbink servants mildly surprised. Merrick also tells Ash that they have been searching for Xerneas for many months, and have not succeeded. Diancie then reveals that she saw a city in the distance that looked very fun to her and left while the Carbink were asleep. Merrick then reveals that he was worried that Diancie must have felt trapped by his, along with Bort and Allotrope&#039;s presence. Diancie then apologizes for running away, and Merrick tells her to never do it again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Diancie and the Carbink then bring Ash and friends to their home, the Diamond Domain. However, Diancie and the Carbink come home to see the Diamond Domain in darkness and beginning to fall apart. Diancie then wonders what has happened. Dace then steps in, and sadly reveals to Diancie that the Heart Diamond has died, much to Diancie&#039;s surprise. Ash and friends then ask Diancie what the Heart Diamond is, and she explains that the Heart Diamond powers the Domain and that it will now no longer do so. Dace then explains that only Diancie can create a new Heart Diamond. Diancie tells Dace that she still lacks the power to make a new Heart Diamond, but Dace then tells Diancie that he has every confidence that Xerneas will awaken her true power. Ash and friends then realize why Diancie is seeking Xerneas. Diancie then begins to break down and cry, saying that she has failed her people and that she doesn&#039;t deserve to be called a princess. Ash, however, tells Diancie that crying won&#039;t solve anything. Diancie then agrees to that and begins to feel more determined. Dace is moved by this.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ash, his friends, Diancie, and the Carbink (this time including Dace) then leave through another exit, and they see a large, lush forest, much to their amazement. Dace then reveals to Diancie that this is the Allearth Forest and that it is a forbidden forest due to the presence of what is known as the &amp;quot;Cocoon of Destruction&amp;quot;, a Pokémon called {{p|Yveltal}}, and that whoever disturbs its sleep will receive harsh retribution. Ash and his friends, along with Diancie and the Carbink, then walk through the forest and see all the Pokémon peacefully living. However, Diancie then senses an aura, and she then runs quickly but trips over a log. When she gets up, however, standing right in front of her is Xerneas. She then speaks to it, with Ash, his friends, and the Carbink watching. Xerneas then speaks through its Fairy Aura, revealing that it knows that Diancie has been following it for a while, and it knows what it seeks from it. It then gives Diancie its Fairy Aura, as well as the Carbink servants and Dedenne. Before it leaves, it tells Diancie that the power to nourish life lies within Diancie herself. Diancie then states that she is very grateful.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
However, before Diancie can begin testing her powers, Millis Steel and Argus Steel arrive by ship, having revealed that they only helped Diancie as they knew she was seeking Xerneas and that they now want her powers at that moment. Team Rocket watches from the distance, recognizing the Steels as master thieves. Marilyn and Riot also appear, along with Team Rocket, and they all begin to fight over the possession of Diancie. This fighting eventually takes them into a lake with a deep crater, and all of the thieves fall in, along with Ash, and they all feel a mysterious power inside the lake. Soon, this power begins to awaken, just as Diancie and the Carbink, along with Ash&#039;s friends, arrive on the scene. Dace is then dismayed and tells Ash and Diancie that they must get out of there quickly. A mysterious cocoon then appears out of the center of the lake, which Dace reveals is the Cocoon of Destruction.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As the Cocoon of Destruction appears, it awakens and reveals itself to be Yveltal. It then activates its {{a|Dark Aura}}, and looks at all who disturbed its sleep, as Marilyn, Riot, and the Steels escape the crater. Yveltal then roars and flies around the forest. It goes after Riot first, flying and firing {{m|Oblivion Wing}} on all of the forests around Riot, turning all of the trees around him into stone. This also hits Greninja and his two {{p|Ninjask}}, turning them into stone, as Diancie escapes from Riot&#039;s possession, only to be taken by Marilyn. Yveltal then goes after Marilyn and her Delphox and {{p|Yanmega}}, and turns the forest around her into stone with Oblivion Wing, along with her two Pokémon. She then looks on in sadness as Diancie escapes. Diancie almost reunites with Ash, his friends, and the Carbink, but the Steels, on their {{p|Aegislash}} and {{p|Doublade}}, then proceed to take Diancie. Yveltal then uses Oblivion Wing on the Steels again, which Chesnaught desperately tries to block with {{m|Spiky Shield}}. However, even though Diancie, the Steels, and Aegislash survive, Honedge, Doublade, and Chesnaught are turned to stone. As Yveltal launches another attack &amp;lt;!--I don&#039;t think it&#039;s Oblivion Wing; it came from its mouth &amp;amp; its body didn&#039;t glow--&amp;gt;, Ash&#039;s Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to block the attack, saving the Steels. Diancie then escapes with Ash. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is trying to escape, but Yveltal finds them and fires Oblivion Wing, turning them and the trees around them to stone as well. Elsewhere, Marilyn is grieving over the loss of her Delphox, but Riot steps in and comforts her, telling her to forget about Diancie &amp;lt;!--, ultimately confessing to her (He doesn&#039;t say it though)--&amp;gt; The two embrace before Yveltal then fires another Oblivion Wing at the two.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Diancie and Ash then try to fight off Yveltal and escape. Ash&#039;s friends and the Carbink then see the situation, and Dace realizes the forest is dying once again. Diancie then tries to protect Ash and his friends from another Oblivion Wing with Diamond Storm, but the diamond shatters again. Ash and Diancie run off, but Yveltal fires another Oblivion Wing. However, Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope then step in to take the Oblivion Wing, and they too are turned to stone. As Merrick is being turned to stone, he tells Ash to protect Diancie. Ash and Pikachu are then sent flying. &amp;lt;!--By what? Yveltal?--&amp;gt;Ash tries to save Pikachu when he falls off of a cliff, but he too is stuck on the cliff&#039;s edge. Clemont, Serena, and Bonnie then try to help Ash up. &amp;lt;!--Please edit the past two sentences, they&#039;re not very good--&amp;gt;Meanwhile, Diancie begins to cry and think of herself as a complete failure upon failing to create a Heart Diamond, as well as seeing Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope having turned to stone. Soon, with determination, however, she then proceeds to Mega Evolve, remembering Xerneas&#039;s words. The diamond she gave Bonnie glows, revealing it to be a [[Diancite]]. Diancie then creates a new diamond to protect Ash, his friends, and Dace from another hit, and this diamond does not shatter. Dace remarks on how Diancie is now finally able to create a heart diamond.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Steels then arrive in their ship, and, to thank Ash and Pikachu for saving them earlier, proceed to fire missiles at Yveltal to hurt it, but Yveltal dodges many of the missiles and survives the damage. It then flies above the ship and shatters the top, then firing an Oblivion Wing at the Steels from point-blank range, and the ship&#039;s engines explode. The ship crashes into a lake. Yveltal then proceeds to fire a final Oblivion Wing at Ash and company, but this one is then intercepted by an {{m|Aurora Beam}}. Ash and his friends then look towards where the attack was fired, and this is revealed to be Xerneas standing and confronting Yveltal. Yveltal then fires a {{m|Shadow Ball}} at Xerneas, but it uses Aurora Beam again to intercept the hit. It then uses its Fairy Aura to communicate with Yveltal and remove its Dark Aura. Yveltal then restores the water and flies off in peace.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ash and his friends are then relieved that Yveltal had left. However, Pikachu then begins to lose his strength. Ash tries to ask Pikachu what is wrong, but then Pikachu suddenly begins to steadily turn into stone, much to everyone&#039;s dismay, and Clemont realizes Pikachu was barely struck at the edge of his tail by Oblivion Wing. They all grieve over Pikachu, but then Xerneas steps in and uses {{m|Geomancy}}, restoring Pikachu, the thieves, Team Rocket, and the Carbink to life, as well as restoring the entire forest to its original state. As it does so, however, it begins to transform into a tree. Dace then tells everyone that Xerneas has chosen to slumber here to protect the balance of nature. Serena, Bonnie, and Diancie worry that this may mean the death of Xerneas, however, Xerneas then communicates through Diancie via its Fairy Aura, telling her that it is not dying, but rather that it is the promise of life and the beginning of hope.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ash and his friends then watch as Diancie, Mega Evolved again, creates a new Heart Diamond, restoring the Diamond Domain. Bonnie gives Diancie the diamond that Diancie gave her, telling her that this will forever be the mark of their friendship. They then part ways with Diancie and the Carbink.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In the credits, it is revealed that Argus and Millis now run a chocolate shop, with one of their signature chocolates resembling the Honedge line. Merilyn then acquires work at a clothing store, while Riot comes to her, and proposes marriage. Ash and his friends then continue their journey through [[Kalos]]. Meanwhile, Yveltal flies peacefully over a mountain, and Xerneas remains in the Allearth Forest in its tree form.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Featured Pokémon==&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Diancie}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
====Humans====&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Wikstrom]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}} ({{OBP|Xerneas|M17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}} ({{OBP|Yveltal|M17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{me|Diancie}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chesnaught}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Doublade}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aegislash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skiddo}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pyroar}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Phantump}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Trevenant}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Red and Yellow Flower}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Clawitzer}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Barbaracle}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Serena}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Clemont}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Bonnie}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Wikstrom]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Diantha]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Astrid]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Argus Steel]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Millis Steel]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Merilyn]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Riot]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Uschi]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Wikstrom]]&#039;s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Scizor]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Absol}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Absol]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pyroar}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Honedge}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Doublade}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chesnaught}} ([[Millis Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Delphox}} ([[Merilyn]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yanmega}} ([[Merilyn]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Greninja}} ([[Riot]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Riot]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Uschi]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}} ({{mov|Xerneas|M17|17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}} ({{mov|Yveltal|M17|17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Diancie}} ([[Diancie (anime)|anime]]; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Diancie]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} ({{DL|Carbink servants|Dace}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} ([[Carbink servants|Merrick; Bort; Allotrope]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noibat}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noivern}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Amaura}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tyrunt}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gogoat}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skiddo}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Phantump}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Trevenant}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Foongus}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Combee}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchling}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchinder}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Starly}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Delibird}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Murkrow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ducklett}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Swanna}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noctowl}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Taillow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Farfetch&#039;d}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chatot}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tentacool}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Seaking}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carvanha}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skrelp}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dragalge}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Clawitzer}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Remoraid}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wailmer}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wailord}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Magikarp}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Vivillon}} (multiple; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Vivillon|Meadow Pattern}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Linoone}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Oddish}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ampharos}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Flabébé}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floette}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Hoppip}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Jumpluff}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Furfrou}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sandshrew}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sandslash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Eevee}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Zigzagoon}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spritzee}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Teddiursa}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ursaring}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scatterbug}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Buizel}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floatzel}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Venusaur]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blastoise]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard Y]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo X]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo Y]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Garchomp]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Lucario}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blaziken]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cast==&lt;br /&gt;
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast/h|Kalos}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Ash&#039;s Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Serena (anime)|disp=Serena|Haven Paschall|Serena|Mayuki Makiguchi|セレナ|牧口真幸}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Clemont (anime)|disp=Clemont|Mike Liscio|Citron|Yūki Kaji|シトロン|梶裕貴}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Bonnie (anime)|disp=Bonnie|Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld|Eureka|Mariya Ise|ユリーカ|伊瀬茉莉也}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Clemont&#039;s Dedenne|disp=Dedenne|Megumi Satou|Dedenne|Megumi Satou|シトロンのデデンネ|佐藤恵}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|James|Carter Cathcart|Kojirō|Shin-ichiro Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Jessie&#039;s Wobbuffet|disp=Wobbuffet|Kayzie Rogers|Sonans|Yūji Ueda|ソーナンス|うえだゆうじ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Argus Steel|Pete Zarustica|Argus Steel|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Reiji Nakagawa|アルガス·スティール|中川礼二|top=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Millis Steel|List of English voice actors{{!}}Brittney Lee Hamilton|Millis Steel|Shōko Nakagawa|ミリス·スティール|中川翔子}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Merilyn|disp=Merilyn Flame|List of English voice actors{{!}}Lianne Marie Dobbs|Marilyn Flame|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Rika Adachi|マリリン·フレーム|足立梨花}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Riot|disp=Ninja Riot|none|Ninja Riot|Kōichi Yamadera|ニンジャ·ライオット|山寺宏一}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Astrid|Kate Bristol|Ayaka|Miyuu Sawai|アヤカ|沢井美優}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Uschi|none|Uschi|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Atsuto Uchida|ウッシー|内田篤人}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Diancie (anime)|disp=Diancie|List of English voice actors{{!}}Caitlin Glass|Diancie|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Marika Matsumoto|ディアンシー|松本まりか}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Xerneas (M17)|disp=Xerneas|none|Xerneas|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Yoshiko Mita|ゼルネアス|三田佳子}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Dace|none|Di|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Shōzō Iizuka|ダイイ|飯塚昭三}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Merrick|none|Majima|Kensuke Satō|マジマ|佐藤健輔}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Bort|none|Knight|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Tsuyoshi Nakagawa|ナイト|中川剛}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Soundtrack==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie / Pikachu, What&#039;s This Key For? Music Collection}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===Pre-order distribution===&lt;br /&gt;
In Japan, players could receive a [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Wonderland Darkrai|Darkrai]] via a serial code, after purchasing a pre-order ticket at a [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]] as well as other retail stores from April 19 to July 19, 2014. Players had until September 30, 2014 to redeem their code. The serial code only worked on Japanese region games.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Movie distributions===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:M17 Diancie distribution artwork.png|150px|thumb|Diancie distribution artwork]]&lt;br /&gt;
In Japan, [[List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Cinema Diancie|Diancie]] was distributed at theaters which screen the movie across Japan, which occurred from July 19 to September 30, 2014. It also was distributed at a pre-showing of the movie on July 6, 2014, which was only open to select people. Like all other local Generation VI events, this event was not region-locked; any player regardless of region and language were able to receive Diancie.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trailers==&lt;br /&gt;
===English===&lt;br /&gt;
{{youtubevid|v7SS33mFv5M|Pokemon|X|Y}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Manga adaptation==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
* This {{pkmn|movie}} was released between [[XY035]] and [[XY036]] in Japan. However, it chronologically takes place sometime after [[XY038]], as [[Ash&#039;s Froakie]] uses {{m|Cut}} in this movie, having learned the [[move]] in the aforementioned episode. Also, [[Ash&#039;s Fletchinder]] had [[Evolution|evolved]] from {{p|Fletchling}} in XY036.&lt;br /&gt;
** It should be noted that in [[XY041]] {{an|Bonnie}} saw {{p|Xerneas}} (be it barely through fog) amd then thw whole group at the end of the epasode, meaning the move must takes placed after [[XY042]] and the 2nd of the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], being {{p|Xerneas}} turns into a tree in the movie&lt;br /&gt;
** Had &#039;&#039;[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]&#039;&#039; not been delayed from airing, this movie would have featured the debut of [[Ash&#039;s Hawlucha]], as [[XY035|the episode where it was caught]] would not have aired until after the movie&#039;s release.&lt;br /&gt;
* Director [[Kunihiko Yuyama]] traveled with [[Hideki Sonoda]] and [[Shinji Miyazaki]] to {{pmin|Canada}} to scout out locations for the settings of this movie. As a {{wp|road movie}}, the producers wanted to incorporate elements of European-style street scenery with untouchable natural scenery and big cities, all of which they thought were present in Canada. They also thought that having nature as the backdrop best expressed the continual cycle of life and death, representing {{OBP|Xerneas|M17}} and {{OBP|Yveltal|M17}}.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8xj0XPgdTI Interview with Yuyama]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Locations that inspired the producers included the streets of {{wp|Ottawa}} and {{wp|Stratford, Ontario|Stratford}}, as well as {{wp|Quebec City}}, {{wp|Toronto}}, {{wp|Niagara Falls}} and {{wp|Bruce Peninsula National Park}}.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvNDNzwJF6U Canada location scouting]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie to have its English [[dub]] title revealed before its Japanese release.&lt;br /&gt;
* This movie has the most human antagonists than any other movie, with four.&lt;br /&gt;
* While other movies have featured in-person cameos of [[Pokémon Champion]]s and [[Frontier Brain]]s, this is the first movie that features an in-person cameo of an [[Elite Four]] member.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie in which {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter {{TRT}} since &#039;&#039;[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]&#039;&#039;, which was also released on July 19, coincidentally.&lt;br /&gt;
** This is also the first movie to feature Team Rocket&#039;s [[Team Rocket&#039;s mechas|Meowth Balloon]] since its design changes in &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Argus Steel]] mentions that the chocolates he was eating in the airship scene were imported from the [[Hoenn]] region.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Pete Zarustica]], the voice actor of [[Drew]] when the show was dubbed by [[4Kids Entertainment]], returns to voice Argus Steel.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie since &#039;&#039;[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]&#039;&#039; in which:&lt;br /&gt;
** The [[mother and daughter]] do not make an appearance.&lt;br /&gt;
** Any of [[Jessie]]&#039;s or [[James]]&#039;s Pokémon (other than {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}) appear in any shape or form.&lt;br /&gt;
* This movie marks the first appearance of a {{p|Floatzel}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in &#039;&#039;[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]&#039;&#039;, over four years previously.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* Similar to the first three Pokémon movies, the vast majority of the movie&#039;s soundtrack has been re-scored with dub-exclusive music.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the initial television airing, the following edits are made:&lt;br /&gt;
** Extensive cutting of scenes to shorten the movie&#039;s run-time.&lt;br /&gt;
** The opening theme song does not have any lyrics, and the scenes featured during it are fully voiced.&lt;br /&gt;
** The scenes shown during the credits are omitted.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[V (Volt)]] is replaced by [[Pokémon Theme|Pokémon Theme (Version XY)]] as the opening theme.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Daybreak Meteor Shower]] is replaced by [[Open My Eyes]] as the ending theme.&lt;br /&gt;
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==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Related articles==&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{bulbanews|January 2014 CoroCoro reveals title of M17 to be &amp;quot;The Cocoon of Destruction&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[http://www.amazon.com/Pokémon-Movie-Diancie-Cocoon-Destruction/dp/B017YFIUXW/ Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]&#039;&#039; on [[Prime Video]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Pok%C3%A9mon_the_Movie_Diancie_and_the_Cocoon_of_Destru?id=JeTC0quwR3Q Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]&#039;&#039; on [[Google Play]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/pokemon-movie-diancie-cocoon/id1057747516 Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]&#039;&#039; on the [[iTunes Store]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3918368/ &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; at IMDb]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{wp|Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; at Wikipedia}}&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/pokemon-movies/pokemon-the-movie-diancie-and-the-cocoon-of-destruction-2014 Official website for &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2014/ Official website for &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(Japanese)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;ポケモン・ザ・ムービー　ＸＹ　{{tt|破壊|はかい}}の{{tt|繭|まゆ}}とディアンシー&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039;) is the first &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]&#039;&#039; movie and the seventeenth [[Pokémon movie]] overall. It was released in Japan on July 19, 2014 and premiered in the United States on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} on November 8, 2014. The English dub premiered in cinemas in Australia and New Zealand on November 8, 2014 (airing before the United States premiere due to {{wp|time zone}}s).&lt;br /&gt;
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The first trailer for the film was shown at the end of [[M16]], containing {{p|Xerneas}}, {{p|Yveltal}}, {{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, and {{p|Froakie}}. Its preliminary title was first revealed by [[CoroCoro]] on December 15, 2013. The CoroCoro issue released in February 2014 revealed that the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Diancie}} would also have a starring role in the film.&lt;br /&gt;
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In addition to Xerneas, Yveltal, and Diancie, the film prominently features the debut of Mega Diancie ahead of its release in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} along with cameo appearances by many other [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved Pokémon]]. It was featured in Japanese theaters with the [[Pikachu short]] &#039;&#039;[[PK26|Pikachu, What&#039;s This Key?]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Other posters and logos==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
M17 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|&#039;&#039;Pikachu the Movie&#039;&#039; poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 teaser poster.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; teaser poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 poster.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039; poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 limited poster.jpg|{{CD|Daybreak Meteor Shower|Special limited edition}} poster featuring Mega Diancie&lt;br /&gt;
M17 English poster digital.png|DVD cover and digital distribution poster&lt;br /&gt;
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction 3D packaging DVD Region 4.png|Australian alternate DVD cover&lt;br /&gt;
M17 promo art.jpg|Promotional art&lt;br /&gt;
Pokemon the Movie XY logo.png|&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie XY&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
The Cocoon of Destruction logo.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; teaser logo&lt;br /&gt;
The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie logo.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
M17 logo.png|&#039;&#039;Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
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==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://xy4.pokemontcgxy.com/diancie/movie-time/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to create a new one. While seeking help from the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, Diancie encounters a group of thieves who want to take control of its diamond-producing power—and who awaken the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal from its cocoon in the process! Can Ash and his friends help Diancie discover its true power, stop Yveltal’s rampage, and save the Diamond Domain?&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
One day, {{an|Diancie}} is happily running from her [[Carbink servants]] in the [[Diamond Domain]], while one of them, Merrick, tells her that it is time and that he is not playing. However, he then trips on a pile of diamonds that fall on him and the other two servants, Bort and Allotrope. An elderly voice then calls for Diancie, revealing itself to be Dace, the elder Carbink. He tells Diancie that the Heart Diamond, which powers the Diamond Domain, will soon die, and the domain will falter as a result. However, Diancie accuses him of exaggerating and that worrying too much will cause him to lose his luster. Dace, however, tells her to take the situation seriously. After Diancie tries and fails to make a Heart Diamond in front of Dace and the Carbink servants, she begins to feel hopeless, but then Dace tells her to find Xerneas and its {{a|Fairy Aura}}. He reveals that when he was young, a catastrophe occurred in the [[Allearth Forest]], destroying the forest and killing him, but he was revived by Xerneas, which is why he is still alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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Later on, the scene changes to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, who are battling a {{p|Barbaracle}}. Later, in [[Avignon Town]], Ash battles an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} named [[Astrid]]. {{AP|Pikachu}} battles Astrid&#039;s Pyroar, and defeats him with Electro Ball. They then switch over to Froakie and Meowstic, respectively, who engage in a very close battle, but ultimately, Meowstic overpowers {{AP|Froakie}} and defeats it. Meanwhile, Diancie is on its way to the town, when she is attacked by a mysterious woman with a {{p|Delphox}} and a man with a {{p|Greninja}}, who give chase to it around the city. The scene then shifts over to Ash and Astrid once again, where Ash sends out his {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and Astrid sends out {{p|Absol}}, which she proceeds to Mega Evolve, much to the amazement of Ash and friends. Hawlucha battles well but is defeated by {{m|Dark Pulse}}. Ash then comments on how powerful Mega Evolution is.&lt;br /&gt;
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As Ash and his friends are walking around town, Pikachu hears something in the distance and goes to investigate, with Ash and his friends following behind him. They then see a Pokémon get attacked by the same mysterious woman and man, [[Merilyn]] and [[Riot]] respectively, as the two begin to argue over possession of Diancie. Ash quickly steps in to help Diancie and tells Marilyn and Riot to stop, also telling Diancie that this is her chance to escape, while {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} lead her to safety. Riot also calls Marilyn a blabbermouth for her talking. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Delphox and Greninja, which knocks them out and Ash then flees.&lt;br /&gt;
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Once everything has been cleared, Diancie tells Ash and friends that she is very grateful to them for saving her, surprising them as she can talk. Clemont notes that this is via telepathy and Bonnie remarks on how cute Diancie is. Serena gets out her guidebook and reveals that this Pokémon is called Diancie and that she has the power to make diamonds. Ash and friends also introduce themselves to Diancie. They also inform Diancie of what a thief is, and Diancie then remarks on how much she has learned already of the outside world. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is spying on them from a rooftop.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends go to have dinner along with Diancie, and Diancie then eats with them. Diancie tries out some of the new food, and when Bonnie asks Diancie to join her to get more food, she formally accepts the offer. Serena remarks on how Diancie has manners like a royal princess. Team Rocket then sneaks up on the crew with a sack, and they take Diancie and kidnap her, which Ash and friends then try to follow. Team Rocket then carries Diancie to a clock tower, then demanding her to make diamonds for them. She does so, making such a large amount of diamonds that they bathe in. Meanwhile, a mysterious girl with her {{p|Chesnaught}} then arrives and helps Diancie run from the clock tower. Diancie then reunites with Ash and his friends. She also tells them that her objective is to find Xerneas and its Fairy Aura in hopes that she will be able to make permanent diamonds. Clemont remarks on how Xerneas is the {{pkmn|category|Life Pokémon}}. Diancie also explains that her diamonds are only temporary and that Team Rocket will be majorly disappointed. Meanwhile, back at the clock tower, the diamonds all disappear, much to Team Rocket&#039;s dismay. Ash and his friends then want to join Diancie in her quest to find Xerneas, and Diancie approves in a very formal tone, to which Ash is surprised. Bonnie and Serena remark on how Diancie again shows the manners of a royal princess.&lt;br /&gt;
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Meanwhile, the mysterious girl, named [[Millis Steel]], returns to a stealthy ship, which inside, a man named [[Argus Steel]] is monitoring the activity of Diancie as well as that of Marilyn and Riot. Argus then notices Team Rocket, but then exclaims that they&#039;re only the least of his worries. He is also eating a box of chocolates in the process. Millis then arrives and remarks on Diancie&#039;s progress. Argus is satisfied, and he then goes on to talk about chocolates and how certain chocolate is good and has great quality. Millis then begins to worry about Argus&#039;s health as well as his obsession with chocolate, to which Argus states he is aware. Despite this, he cannot resist the chocolate he is holding and eats that as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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The scene then changes to Ash and his friends, along with Diancie, sitting in the back row of a bus. Diancie then feels the Fairy Aura and explains to Ash and friends that the Fairy Aura is sensed in a trail after they ask if she is sure they are going down the right path. She also tells Ash and his friends that she was taught to be honest and that lying is never a good thing. Meanwhile, Ash rubs Pikachu on the head, much to the latter&#039;s enjoyment.&lt;br /&gt;
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As night falls, Ash and his friends are preparing to go to sleep. Diancie then tries to make another Heart Diamond but fails. She then notices a shooting star. As such, Ash, who was awakened by this, then decides to teach Diancie how to make a wish upon a shooting star, and the two proceed to make a wish. Ash then wishes upon the shooting star that Diancie will one day be able to make the best diamonds she had ever made. Serena is staring from her tent in admiration.&lt;br /&gt;
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The next morning, Ash and his friends then take a ship to [[Orsay City]], along with Diancie. She remarks on how she has had the most fun ever since she joined Ash and friends. They then tell Diancie that they are her friends, and explain to her what friends are. Diancie then suddenly creates a diamond, which Bonnie catches. Diancie tells her it will disappear eventually, but Bonnie asks her to let her keep it, so Diancie then approves. They enjoy the view of the sea, but all of them get water splashed on them. They then head to the city and decide to go to the shopping mall. Diancie, with her lack of knowledge of the real world, assumes that it is a castle, and asks Ash and his friends who the &amp;quot;castle&amp;quot; belongs to, but Ash and Serena tell her that it is not a castle, but rather a shopping mall. Bonnie and Serena then decide to take Diancie shopping, and run to a clothing store, trying on new clothes for fun while Ash and Clemont wait in the hall in boredom. As Diancie is trying on a new dress, with Serena and Bonnie seeing her as a real princess, Diancie begins to panic when she realizes that Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope are in the shopping mall.&lt;br /&gt;
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Bonnie and Serena then reunite with Ash and Clemont, and they tell them to hurry up with the shopping. However, Diancie then begins running in a panic when she sees Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope walking down the other staircase, and runs around telling Ash and friends that they found her. Diancie then runs around the entire shopping mall while the three Carbink give chase. Ash and his friends begin to think that the Carbink are working with the thieves, and Clemont uses his stretchable ladder to help Ash get Diancie, which Ash uses along with Hawlucha to get Diancie back, and he grabs her and they begin to look at each other in happiness. Merrick is dismayed.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends then are outside, wondering what Pokémon Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope were. Clemont reveals that they were {{p|Carbink}} and that it was such a rarity for them to show up in the mall. Diancie then sadly states, &amp;quot;They finally found me...&amp;quot; Just then, Marilyn appears in front of them, asking Diancie about her first shopping experience then proceeding to try and steal her once again. Ash battles Marilyn, while Serena acquires a Rhyhorn from a ranch, and brings herself, Diancie, Clemont, and Bonnie aboard to safety, almost disturbing an ongoing Rhyhorn Race. Diancie is then dismayed, saying that she had led them into danger and that this is all her fault, but Clemont tells her that friends always support each other. Bonnie is angry at Clemont for having stolen what was supposed to be her line. Riot, however, then appears along a tree, and he also tries to steal Diancie using his Greninja. Clemont and Serena proceed to battle Riot&#039;s Greninja, and Ash soon joins in. Marilyn also begins to try to capture Diancie, and as Delphox and Greninja attack Diancie, however, Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope step in front of Diancie and take the attacks for her. As another set of attacks launch, Diancie uses {{m|Diamond Storm}} to protect her loyal Carbink servants, but this diamond shatters. A {{m|Pin Missile}} hits Greninja, revealing it to be the girl that helped Diancie get away from Team Rocket, along with her Chesnaught. She then tells Diancie to get away while she still can, and she then fights Marilyn and Riot. Marilyn recognizes her as Millis Steel, remarking that her presence must mean that Argus Steel is present as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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Later on, Ash and his friends are walking with Diancie and the Carbink. Merrick then tells Ash and his friends that his job, along with that of Bort and Allotrope, is to protect Diancie at all costs. Bonnie and Serena then remark that she is a real princess and that the Carbink must be her bodyguards. Merrick then asks Diancie who Ash and company are, and before Ash can explain, Diancie tells Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope that Ash and company are her friends. This leaves the Carbink servants mildly surprised. Merrick also tells Ash that they have been searching for Xerneas for many months, and have not succeeded. Diancie then reveals that she saw a city in the distance that looked very fun to her and left while the Carbink were asleep. Merrick then reveals that he was worried that Diancie must have felt trapped by his, along with Bort and Allotrope&#039;s presence. Diancie then apologizes for running away, and Merrick tells her to never do it again.&lt;br /&gt;
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Diancie and the Carbink then bring Ash and friends to their home, the Diamond Domain. However, Diancie and the Carbink come home to see the Diamond Domain in darkness and beginning to fall apart. Diancie then wonders what has happened. Dace then steps in, and sadly reveals to Diancie that the Heart Diamond has died, much to Diancie&#039;s surprise. Ash and friends then ask Diancie what the Heart Diamond is, and she explains that the Heart Diamond powers the Domain and that it will now no longer do so. Dace then explains that only Diancie can create a new Heart Diamond. Diancie tells Dace that she still lacks the power to make a new Heart Diamond, but Dace then tells Diancie that he has every confidence that Xerneas will awaken her true power. Ash and friends then realize why Diancie is seeking Xerneas. Diancie then begins to break down and cry, saying that she has failed her people and that she doesn&#039;t deserve to be called a princess. Ash, however, tells Diancie that crying won&#039;t solve anything. Diancie then agrees to that and begins to feel more determined. Dace is moved by this.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash, his friends, Diancie, and the Carbink (this time including Dace) then leave through another exit, and they see a large, lush forest, much to their amazement. Dace then reveals to Diancie that this is the Allearth Forest and that it is a forbidden forest due to the presence of what is known as the &amp;quot;Cocoon of Destruction&amp;quot;, a Pokémon called {{p|Yveltal}}, and that whoever disturbs its sleep will receive harsh retribution. Ash and his friends, along with Diancie and the Carbink, then walk through the forest and see all the Pokémon peacefully living. However, Diancie then senses an aura, and she then runs quickly but trips over a log. When she gets up, however, standing right in front of her is Xerneas. She then speaks to it, with Ash, his friends, and the Carbink watching. Xerneas then speaks through its Fairy Aura, revealing that it knows that Diancie has been following it for a while, and it knows what it seeks from it. It then gives Diancie its Fairy Aura, as well as the Carbink servants and Dedenne. Before it leaves, it tells Diancie that the power to nourish life lies within Diancie herself. Diancie then states that she is very grateful.&lt;br /&gt;
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However, before Diancie can begin testing her powers, Millis Steel and Argus Steel arrive by ship, having revealed that they only helped Diancie as they knew she was seeking Xerneas and that they now want her powers at that moment. Team Rocket watches from the distance, recognizing the Steels as master thieves. Marilyn and Riot also appear, along with Team Rocket, and they all begin to fight over the possession of Diancie. This fighting eventually takes them into a lake with a deep crater, and all of the thieves fall in, along with Ash, and they all feel a mysterious power inside the lake. Soon, this power begins to awaken, just as Diancie and the Carbink, along with Ash&#039;s friends, arrive on the scene. Dace is then dismayed and tells Ash and Diancie that they must get out of there quickly. A mysterious cocoon then appears out of the center of the lake, which Dace reveals is the Cocoon of Destruction.&lt;br /&gt;
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As the Cocoon of Destruction appears, it awakens and reveals itself to be Yveltal. It then activates its {{a|Dark Aura}}, and looks at all who disturbed its sleep, as Marilyn, Riot, and the Steels escape the crater. Yveltal then roars and flies around the forest. It goes after Riot first, flying and firing {{m|Oblivion Wing}} on all of the forests around Riot, turning all of the trees around him into stone. This also hits Greninja and his two {{p|Ninjask}}, turning them into stone, as Diancie escapes from Riot&#039;s possession, only to be taken by Marilyn. Yveltal then goes after Marilyn and her Delphox and {{p|Yanmega}}, and turns the forest around her into stone with Oblivion Wing, along with her two Pokémon. She then looks on in sadness as Diancie escapes. Diancie almost reunites with Ash, his friends, and the Carbink, but the Steels, on their {{p|Aegislash}} and {{p|Doublade}}, then proceed to take Diancie. Yveltal then uses Oblivion Wing on the Steels again, which Chesnaught desperately tries to block with {{m|Spiky Shield}}. However, even though Diancie, the Steels, and Aegislash survive, Honedge, Doublade, and Chesnaught are turned to stone. As Yveltal launches another attack &amp;lt;!--I don&#039;t think it&#039;s Oblivion Wing; it came from its mouth &amp;amp; its body didn&#039;t glow--&amp;gt;, Ash&#039;s Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to block the attack, saving the Steels. Diancie then escapes with Ash. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is trying to escape, but Yveltal finds them and fires Oblivion Wing, turning them and the trees around them to stone as well. Elsewhere, Marilyn is grieving over the loss of her Delphox, but Riot steps in and comforts her, telling her to forget about Diancie &amp;lt;!--, ultimately confessing to her (He doesn&#039;t say it though)--&amp;gt; The two embrace before Yveltal then fires another Oblivion Wing at the two.&lt;br /&gt;
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Diancie and Ash then try to fight off Yveltal and escape. Ash&#039;s friends and the Carbink then see the situation, and Dace realizes the forest is dying once again. Diancie then tries to protect Ash and his friends from another Oblivion Wing with Diamond Storm, but the diamond shatters again. Ash and Diancie run off, but Yveltal fires another Oblivion Wing. However, Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope then step in to take the Oblivion Wing, and they too are turned to stone. As Merrick is being turned to stone, he tells Ash to protect Diancie. Ash and Pikachu are then sent flying. &amp;lt;!--By what? Yveltal?--&amp;gt;Ash tries to save Pikachu when he falls off of a cliff, but he too is stuck on the cliff&#039;s edge. Clemont, Serena, and Bonnie then try to help Ash up. &amp;lt;!--Please edit the past two sentences, they&#039;re not very good--&amp;gt;Meanwhile, Diancie begins to cry and think of herself as a complete failure upon failing to create a Heart Diamond, as well as seeing Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope having turned to stone. Soon, with determination, however, she then proceeds to Mega Evolve, remembering Xerneas&#039;s words. The diamond she gave Bonnie glows, revealing it to be a [[Diancite]]. Diancie then creates a new diamond to protect Ash, his friends, and Dace from another hit, and this diamond does not shatter. Dace remarks on how Diancie is now finally able to create a heart diamond.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Steels then arrive in their ship, and, to thank Ash and Pikachu for saving them earlier, proceed to fire missiles at Yveltal to hurt it, but Yveltal dodges many of the missiles and survives the damage. It then flies above the ship and shatters the top, then firing an Oblivion Wing at the Steels from point-blank range, and the ship&#039;s engines explode. The ship crashes into a lake. Yveltal then proceeds to fire a final Oblivion Wing at Ash and company, but this one is then intercepted by an {{m|Aurora Beam}}. Ash and his friends then look towards where the attack was fired, and this is revealed to be Xerneas standing and confronting Yveltal. Yveltal then fires a {{m|Shadow Ball}} at Xerneas, but it uses Aurora Beam again to intercept the hit. It then uses its Fairy Aura to communicate with Yveltal and remove its Dark Aura. Yveltal then restores the water and flies off in peace.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends are then relieved that Yveltal had left. However, Pikachu then begins to lose his strength. Ash tries to ask Pikachu what is wrong, but then Pikachu suddenly begins to steadily turn into stone, much to everyone&#039;s dismay, and Clemont realizes Pikachu was barely struck at the edge of his tail by Oblivion Wing. They all grieve over Pikachu, but then Xerneas steps in and uses {{m|Geomancy}}, restoring Pikachu, the thieves, Team Rocket, and the Carbink to life, as well as restoring the entire forest to its original state. As it does so, however, it begins to transform into a tree. Dace then tells everyone that Xerneas has chosen to slumber here to protect the balance of nature. Serena, Bonnie, and Diancie worry that this may mean the death of Xerneas, however, Xerneas then communicates through Diancie via its Fairy Aura, telling her that it is not dying, but rather that it is the promise of life and the beginning of hope.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends then watch as Diancie, Mega Evolved again, creates a new Heart Diamond, restoring the Diamond Domain. Bonnie gives Diancie the diamond that Diancie gave her, telling her that this will forever be the mark of their friendship. They then part ways with Diancie and the Carbink.&lt;br /&gt;
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In the credits, it is revealed that Argus and Millis now run a chocolate shop, with one of their signature chocolates resembling the Honedge line. Merilyn then acquires work at a clothing store, while Riot comes to her, and proposes marriage. Ash and his friends then continue their journey through [[Kalos]]. Meanwhile, Yveltal flies peacefully over a mountain, and Xerneas remains in the Allearth Forest in its tree form.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Featured Pokémon==&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Diancie}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
====Humans====&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Wikstrom]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}} ({{OBP|Xerneas|M17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}} ({{OBP|Yveltal|M17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{me|Diancie}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chesnaught}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Doublade}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aegislash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skiddo}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pyroar}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Phantump}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Trevenant}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Red and Yellow Flower}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Clawitzer}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Barbaracle}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Serena}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Clemont}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Bonnie}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Wikstrom]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Diantha]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Astrid]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Argus Steel]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Millis Steel]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Merilyn]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Riot]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Uschi]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Wikstrom]]&#039;s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Scizor]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Absol}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Absol]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pyroar}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Honedge}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Doublade}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chesnaught}} ([[Millis Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Delphox}} ([[Merilyn]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yanmega}} ([[Merilyn]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Greninja}} ([[Riot]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Riot]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Uschi]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}} ({{mov|Xerneas|M17|17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}} ({{mov|Yveltal|M17|17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Diancie}} ([[Diancie (anime)|anime]]; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Diancie]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} ({{DL|Carbink servants|Dace}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} ([[Carbink servants|Merrick; Bort; Allotrope]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noibat}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noivern}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Amaura}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tyrunt}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gogoat}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skiddo}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Phantump}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Trevenant}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Foongus}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Combee}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchling}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchinder}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Starly}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Delibird}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Murkrow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ducklett}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Swanna}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noctowl}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Taillow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Farfetch&#039;d}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chatot}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tentacool}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Seaking}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carvanha}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skrelp}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dragalge}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Clawitzer}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Remoraid}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wailmer}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wailord}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Magikarp}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Vivillon}} (multiple; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Vivillon|Meadow Pattern}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Linoone}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Oddish}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ampharos}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Flabébé}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floette}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Hoppip}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Jumpluff}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Furfrou}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sandshrew}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sandslash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Eevee}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Zigzagoon}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spritzee}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Teddiursa}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ursaring}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scatterbug}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Buizel}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floatzel}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Venusaur]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blastoise]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard Y]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo X]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo Y]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Garchomp]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Lucario}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blaziken]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cast==&lt;br /&gt;
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{{cast/h|Kalos}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Ash&#039;s Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Serena (anime)|disp=Serena|Haven Paschall|Serena|Mayuki Makiguchi|セレナ|牧口真幸}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Clemont (anime)|disp=Clemont|Mike Liscio|Citron|Yūki Kaji|シトロン|梶裕貴}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Bonnie (anime)|disp=Bonnie|Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld|Eureka|Mariya Ise|ユリーカ|伊瀬茉莉也}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Clemont&#039;s Dedenne|disp=Dedenne|Megumi Satou|Dedenne|Megumi Satou|シトロンのデデンネ|佐藤恵}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|James|Carter Cathcart|Kojirō|Shin-ichiro Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Jessie&#039;s Wobbuffet|disp=Wobbuffet|Kayzie Rogers|Sonans|Yūji Ueda|ソーナンス|うえだゆうじ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Argus Steel|Pete Zarustica|Argus Steel|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Reiji Nakagawa|アルガス·スティール|中川礼二|top=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Millis Steel|List of English voice actors{{!}}Brittney Lee Hamilton|Millis Steel|Shōko Nakagawa|ミリス·スティール|中川翔子}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Merilyn|disp=Merilyn Flame|List of English voice actors{{!}}Lianne Marie Dobbs|Marilyn Flame|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Rika Adachi|マリリン·フレーム|足立梨花}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Riot|disp=Ninja Riot|none|Ninja Riot|Kōichi Yamadera|ニンジャ·ライオット|山寺宏一}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Astrid|Kate Bristol|Ayaka|Miyuu Sawai|アヤカ|沢井美優}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Uschi|none|Uschi|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Atsuto Uchida|ウッシー|内田篤人}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Diancie (anime)|disp=Diancie|List of English voice actors{{!}}Caitlin Glass|Diancie|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Marika Matsumoto|ディアンシー|松本まりか}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Xerneas (M17)|disp=Xerneas|none|Xerneas|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Yoshiko Mita|ゼルネアス|三田佳子}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Dace|none|Di|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Shōzō Iizuka|ダイイ|飯塚昭三}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Merrick|none|Majima|Kensuke Satō|マジマ|佐藤健輔}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Bort|none|Knight|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Tsuyoshi Nakagawa|ナイト|中川剛}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Allotrope|none|Joke|Kenta Miyake|ジョーク|三宅健太|bottom=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Soundtrack==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie / Pikachu, What&#039;s This Key For? Music Collection}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===Pre-order distribution===&lt;br /&gt;
In Japan, players could receive a [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Wonderland Darkrai|Darkrai]] via a serial code, after purchasing a pre-order ticket at a [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]] as well as other retail stores from April 19 to July 19, 2014. Players had until September 30, 2014 to redeem their code. The serial code only worked on Japanese region games.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Movie distributions===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:M17 Diancie distribution artwork.png|150px|thumb|Diancie distribution artwork]]&lt;br /&gt;
In Japan, [[List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Cinema Diancie|Diancie]] was distributed at theaters which screen the movie across Japan, which occurred from July 19 to September 30, 2014. It also was distributed at a pre-showing of the movie on July 6, 2014, which was only open to select people. Like all other local Generation VI events, this event was not region-locked; any player regardless of region and language were able to receive Diancie.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trailers==&lt;br /&gt;
===English===&lt;br /&gt;
{{youtubevid|v7SS33mFv5M|Pokemon|X|Y}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Manga adaptation==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
* This {{pkmn|movie}} was released between [[XY035]] and [[XY036]] in Japan. However, it chronologically takes place sometime after [[XY038]], as [[Ash&#039;s Froakie]] uses {{m|Cut}} in this movie, having learned the [[move]] in the aforementioned episode. Also, [[Ash&#039;s Fletchinder]] had [[Evolution|evolved]] from {{p|Fletchling}} in XY036.&lt;br /&gt;
** It should be noted that in [[XY041]] {{an|Bonnie}} saw {{p|Xerneas}} (be it barely through fog), meaning the move must takes placed after [[XY042]] and the 2nd of the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], being {{p|Xerneas}} turns into a tree in the movie&lt;br /&gt;
** Had &#039;&#039;[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]&#039;&#039; not been delayed from airing, this movie would have featured the debut of [[Ash&#039;s Hawlucha]], as [[XY035|the episode where it was caught]] would not have aired until after the movie&#039;s release.&lt;br /&gt;
* Director [[Kunihiko Yuyama]] traveled with [[Hideki Sonoda]] and [[Shinji Miyazaki]] to {{pmin|Canada}} to scout out locations for the settings of this movie. As a {{wp|road movie}}, the producers wanted to incorporate elements of European-style street scenery with untouchable natural scenery and big cities, all of which they thought were present in Canada. They also thought that having nature as the backdrop best expressed the continual cycle of life and death, representing {{OBP|Xerneas|M17}} and {{OBP|Yveltal|M17}}.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8xj0XPgdTI Interview with Yuyama]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Locations that inspired the producers included the streets of {{wp|Ottawa}} and {{wp|Stratford, Ontario|Stratford}}, as well as {{wp|Quebec City}}, {{wp|Toronto}}, {{wp|Niagara Falls}} and {{wp|Bruce Peninsula National Park}}.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvNDNzwJF6U Canada location scouting]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie to have its English [[dub]] title revealed before its Japanese release.&lt;br /&gt;
* This movie has the most human antagonists than any other movie, with four.&lt;br /&gt;
* While other movies have featured in-person cameos of [[Pokémon Champion]]s and [[Frontier Brain]]s, this is the first movie that features an in-person cameo of an [[Elite Four]] member.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie in which {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter {{TRT}} since &#039;&#039;[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]&#039;&#039;, which was also released on July 19, coincidentally.&lt;br /&gt;
** This is also the first movie to feature Team Rocket&#039;s [[Team Rocket&#039;s mechas|Meowth Balloon]] since its design changes in &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Argus Steel]] mentions that the chocolates he was eating in the airship scene were imported from the [[Hoenn]] region.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Pete Zarustica]], the voice actor of [[Drew]] when the show was dubbed by [[4Kids Entertainment]], returns to voice Argus Steel.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie since &#039;&#039;[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]&#039;&#039; in which:&lt;br /&gt;
** The [[mother and daughter]] do not make an appearance.&lt;br /&gt;
** Any of [[Jessie]]&#039;s or [[James]]&#039;s Pokémon (other than {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}) appear in any shape or form.&lt;br /&gt;
* This movie marks the first appearance of a {{p|Floatzel}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in &#039;&#039;[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]&#039;&#039;, over four years previously.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* Similar to the first three Pokémon movies, the vast majority of the movie&#039;s soundtrack has been re-scored with dub-exclusive music.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the initial television airing, the following edits are made:&lt;br /&gt;
** Extensive cutting of scenes to shorten the movie&#039;s run-time.&lt;br /&gt;
** The opening theme song does not have any lyrics, and the scenes featured during it are fully voiced.&lt;br /&gt;
** The scenes shown during the credits are omitted.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[V (Volt)]] is replaced by [[Pokémon Theme|Pokémon Theme (Version XY)]] as the opening theme.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Daybreak Meteor Shower]] is replaced by [[Open My Eyes]] as the ending theme.&lt;br /&gt;
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==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Related articles==&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{bulbanews|January 2014 CoroCoro reveals title of M17 to be &amp;quot;The Cocoon of Destruction&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[http://www.amazon.com/Pokémon-Movie-Diancie-Cocoon-Destruction/dp/B017YFIUXW/ Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]&#039;&#039; on [[Prime Video]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Pok%C3%A9mon_the_Movie_Diancie_and_the_Cocoon_of_Destru?id=JeTC0quwR3Q Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]&#039;&#039; on [[Google Play]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/pokemon-movie-diancie-cocoon/id1057747516 Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]&#039;&#039; on the [[iTunes Store]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3918368/ &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; at IMDb]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{wp|Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; at Wikipedia}}&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/pokemon-movies/pokemon-the-movie-diancie-and-the-cocoon-of-destruction-2014 Official website for &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2014/ Official website for &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(Japanese)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;ポケモン・ザ・ムービー　ＸＹ　{{tt|破壊|はかい}}の{{tt|繭|まゆ}}とディアンシー&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039;) is the first &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]&#039;&#039; movie and the seventeenth [[Pokémon movie]] overall. It was released in Japan on July 19, 2014 and premiered in the United States on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} on November 8, 2014. The English dub premiered in cinemas in Australia and New Zealand on November 8, 2014 (airing before the United States premiere due to {{wp|time zone}}s).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The first trailer for the film was shown at the end of [[M16]], containing {{p|Xerneas}}, {{p|Yveltal}}, {{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, and {{p|Froakie}}. Its preliminary title was first revealed by [[CoroCoro]] on December 15, 2013. The CoroCoro issue released in February 2014 revealed that the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Diancie}} would also have a starring role in the film.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition to Xerneas, Yveltal, and Diancie, the film prominently features the debut of Mega Diancie ahead of its release in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} along with cameo appearances by many other [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved Pokémon]]. It was featured in Japanese theaters with the [[Pikachu short]] &#039;&#039;[[PK26|Pikachu, What&#039;s This Key?]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Other posters and logos==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
M17 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|&#039;&#039;Pikachu the Movie&#039;&#039; poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 teaser poster.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; teaser poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 poster.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039; poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 limited poster.jpg|{{CD|Daybreak Meteor Shower|Special limited edition}} poster featuring Mega Diancie&lt;br /&gt;
M17 English poster digital.png|DVD cover and digital distribution poster&lt;br /&gt;
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction 3D packaging DVD Region 4.png|Australian alternate DVD cover&lt;br /&gt;
M17 promo art.jpg|Promotional art&lt;br /&gt;
Pokemon the Movie XY logo.png|&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie XY&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
The Cocoon of Destruction logo.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; teaser logo&lt;br /&gt;
The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie logo.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
M17 logo.png|&#039;&#039;Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://xy4.pokemontcgxy.com/diancie/movie-time/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to create a new one. While seeking help from the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, Diancie encounters a group of thieves who want to take control of its diamond-producing power—and who awaken the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal from its cocoon in the process! Can Ash and his friends help Diancie discover its true power, stop Yveltal’s rampage, and save the Diamond Domain?&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
One day, {{an|Diancie}} is happily running from her [[Carbink servants]] in the [[Diamond Domain]], while one of them, Merrick, tells her that it is time and that he is not playing. However, he then trips on a pile of diamonds that fall on him and the other two servants, Bort and Allotrope. An elderly voice then calls for Diancie, revealing itself to be Dace, the elder Carbink. He tells Diancie that the Heart Diamond, which powers the Diamond Domain, will soon die, and the domain will falter as a result. However, Diancie accuses him of exaggerating and that worrying too much will cause him to lose his luster. Dace, however, tells her to take the situation seriously. After Diancie tries and fails to make a Heart Diamond in front of Dace and the Carbink servants, she begins to feel hopeless, but then Dace tells her to find Xerneas and its {{a|Fairy Aura}}. He reveals that when he was young, a catastrophe occurred in the [[Allearth Forest]], destroying the forest and killing him, but he was revived by Xerneas, which is why he is still alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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Later on, the scene changes to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, who are battling a {{p|Barbaracle}}. Later, in [[Avignon Town]], Ash battles an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} named [[Astrid]]. {{AP|Pikachu}} battles Astrid&#039;s Pyroar, and defeats him with Electro Ball. They then switch over to Froakie and Meowstic, respectively, who engage in a very close battle, but ultimately, Meowstic overpowers {{AP|Froakie}} and defeats it. Meanwhile, Diancie is on its way to the town, when she is attacked by a mysterious woman with a {{p|Delphox}} and a man with a {{p|Greninja}}, who give chase to it around the city. The scene then shifts over to Ash and Astrid once again, where Ash sends out his {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and Astrid sends out {{p|Absol}}, which she proceeds to Mega Evolve, much to the amazement of Ash and friends. Hawlucha battles well but is defeated by {{m|Dark Pulse}}. Ash then comments on how powerful Mega Evolution is.&lt;br /&gt;
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As Ash and his friends are walking around town, Pikachu hears something in the distance and goes to investigate, with Ash and his friends following behind him. They then see a Pokémon get attacked by the same mysterious woman and man, [[Merilyn]] and [[Riot]] respectively, as the two begin to argue over possession of Diancie. Ash quickly steps in to help Diancie and tells Marilyn and Riot to stop, also telling Diancie that this is her chance to escape, while {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} lead her to safety. Riot also calls Marilyn a blabbermouth for her talking. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Delphox and Greninja, which knocks them out and Ash then flees.&lt;br /&gt;
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Once everything has been cleared, Diancie tells Ash and friends that she is very grateful to them for saving her, surprising them as she can talk. Clemont notes that this is via telepathy and Bonnie remarks on how cute Diancie is. Serena gets out her guidebook and reveals that this Pokémon is called Diancie and that she has the power to make diamonds. Ash and friends also introduce themselves to Diancie. They also inform Diancie of what a thief is, and Diancie then remarks on how much she has learned already of the outside world. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is spying on them from a rooftop.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends go to have dinner along with Diancie, and Diancie then eats with them. Diancie tries out some of the new food, and when Bonnie asks Diancie to join her to get more food, she formally accepts the offer. Serena remarks on how Diancie has manners like a royal princess. Team Rocket then sneaks up on the crew with a sack, and they take Diancie and kidnap her, which Ash and friends then try to follow. Team Rocket then carries Diancie to a clock tower, then demanding her to make diamonds for them. She does so, making such a large amount of diamonds that they bathe in. Meanwhile, a mysterious girl with her {{p|Chesnaught}} then arrives and helps Diancie run from the clock tower. Diancie then reunites with Ash and his friends. She also tells them that her objective is to find Xerneas and its Fairy Aura in hopes that she will be able to make permanent diamonds. Clemont remarks on how Xerneas is the {{pkmn|category|Life Pokémon}}. Diancie also explains that her diamonds are only temporary and that Team Rocket will be majorly disappointed. Meanwhile, back at the clock tower, the diamonds all disappear, much to Team Rocket&#039;s dismay. Ash and his friends then want to join Diancie in her quest to find Xerneas, and Diancie approves in a very formal tone, to which Ash is surprised. Bonnie and Serena remark on how Diancie again shows the manners of a royal princess.&lt;br /&gt;
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Meanwhile, the mysterious girl, named [[Millis Steel]], returns to a stealthy ship, which inside, a man named [[Argus Steel]] is monitoring the activity of Diancie as well as that of Marilyn and Riot. Argus then notices Team Rocket, but then exclaims that they&#039;re only the least of his worries. He is also eating a box of chocolates in the process. Millis then arrives and remarks on Diancie&#039;s progress. Argus is satisfied, and he then goes on to talk about chocolates and how certain chocolate is good and has great quality. Millis then begins to worry about Argus&#039;s health as well as his obsession with chocolate, to which Argus states he is aware. Despite this, he cannot resist the chocolate he is holding and eats that as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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The scene then changes to Ash and his friends, along with Diancie, sitting in the back row of a bus. Diancie then feels the Fairy Aura and explains to Ash and friends that the Fairy Aura is sensed in a trail after they ask if she is sure they are going down the right path. She also tells Ash and his friends that she was taught to be honest and that lying is never a good thing. Meanwhile, Ash rubs Pikachu on the head, much to the latter&#039;s enjoyment.&lt;br /&gt;
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As night falls, Ash and his friends are preparing to go to sleep. Diancie then tries to make another Heart Diamond but fails. She then notices a shooting star. As such, Ash, who was awakened by this, then decides to teach Diancie how to make a wish upon a shooting star, and the two proceed to make a wish. Ash then wishes upon the shooting star that Diancie will one day be able to make the best diamonds she had ever made. Serena is staring from her tent in admiration.&lt;br /&gt;
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The next morning, Ash and his friends then take a ship to [[Orsay City]], along with Diancie. She remarks on how she has had the most fun ever since she joined Ash and friends. They then tell Diancie that they are her friends, and explain to her what friends are. Diancie then suddenly creates a diamond, which Bonnie catches. Diancie tells her it will disappear eventually, but Bonnie asks her to let her keep it, so Diancie then approves. They enjoy the view of the sea, but all of them get water splashed on them. They then head to the city and decide to go to the shopping mall. Diancie, with her lack of knowledge of the real world, assumes that it is a castle, and asks Ash and his friends who the &amp;quot;castle&amp;quot; belongs to, but Ash and Serena tell her that it is not a castle, but rather a shopping mall. Bonnie and Serena then decide to take Diancie shopping, and run to a clothing store, trying on new clothes for fun while Ash and Clemont wait in the hall in boredom. As Diancie is trying on a new dress, with Serena and Bonnie seeing her as a real princess, Diancie begins to panic when she realizes that Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope are in the shopping mall.&lt;br /&gt;
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Bonnie and Serena then reunite with Ash and Clemont, and they tell them to hurry up with the shopping. However, Diancie then begins running in a panic when she sees Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope walking down the other staircase, and runs around telling Ash and friends that they found her. Diancie then runs around the entire shopping mall while the three Carbink give chase. Ash and his friends begin to think that the Carbink are working with the thieves, and Clemont uses his stretchable ladder to help Ash get Diancie, which Ash uses along with Hawlucha to get Diancie back, and he grabs her and they begin to look at each other in happiness. Merrick is dismayed.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends then are outside, wondering what Pokémon Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope were. Clemont reveals that they were {{p|Carbink}} and that it was such a rarity for them to show up in the mall. Diancie then sadly states, &amp;quot;They finally found me...&amp;quot; Just then, Marilyn appears in front of them, asking Diancie about her first shopping experience then proceeding to try and steal her once again. Ash battles Marilyn, while Serena acquires a Rhyhorn from a ranch, and brings herself, Diancie, Clemont, and Bonnie aboard to safety, almost disturbing an ongoing Rhyhorn Race. Diancie is then dismayed, saying that she had led them into danger and that this is all her fault, but Clemont tells her that friends always support each other. Bonnie is angry at Clemont for having stolen what was supposed to be her line. Riot, however, then appears along a tree, and he also tries to steal Diancie using his Greninja. Clemont and Serena proceed to battle Riot&#039;s Greninja, and Ash soon joins in. Marilyn also begins to try to capture Diancie, and as Delphox and Greninja attack Diancie, however, Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope step in front of Diancie and take the attacks for her. As another set of attacks launch, Diancie uses {{m|Diamond Storm}} to protect her loyal Carbink servants, but this diamond shatters. A {{m|Pin Missile}} hits Greninja, revealing it to be the girl that helped Diancie get away from Team Rocket, along with her Chesnaught. She then tells Diancie to get away while she still can, and she then fights Marilyn and Riot. Marilyn recognizes her as Millis Steel, remarking that her presence must mean that Argus Steel is present as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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Later on, Ash and his friends are walking with Diancie and the Carbink. Merrick then tells Ash and his friends that his job, along with that of Bort and Allotrope, is to protect Diancie at all costs. Bonnie and Serena then remark that she is a real princess and that the Carbink must be her bodyguards. Merrick then asks Diancie who Ash and company are, and before Ash can explain, Diancie tells Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope that Ash and company are her friends. This leaves the Carbink servants mildly surprised. Merrick also tells Ash that they have been searching for Xerneas for many months, and have not succeeded. Diancie then reveals that she saw a city in the distance that looked very fun to her and left while the Carbink were asleep. Merrick then reveals that he was worried that Diancie must have felt trapped by his, along with Bort and Allotrope&#039;s presence. Diancie then apologizes for running away, and Merrick tells her to never do it again.&lt;br /&gt;
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Diancie and the Carbink then bring Ash and friends to their home, the Diamond Domain. However, Diancie and the Carbink come home to see the Diamond Domain in darkness and beginning to fall apart. Diancie then wonders what has happened. Dace then steps in, and sadly reveals to Diancie that the Heart Diamond has died, much to Diancie&#039;s surprise. Ash and friends then ask Diancie what the Heart Diamond is, and she explains that the Heart Diamond powers the Domain and that it will now no longer do so. Dace then explains that only Diancie can create a new Heart Diamond. Diancie tells Dace that she still lacks the power to make a new Heart Diamond, but Dace then tells Diancie that he has every confidence that Xerneas will awaken her true power. Ash and friends then realize why Diancie is seeking Xerneas. Diancie then begins to break down and cry, saying that she has failed her people and that she doesn&#039;t deserve to be called a princess. Ash, however, tells Diancie that crying won&#039;t solve anything. Diancie then agrees to that and begins to feel more determined. Dace is moved by this.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash, his friends, Diancie, and the Carbink (this time including Dace) then leave through another exit, and they see a large, lush forest, much to their amazement. Dace then reveals to Diancie that this is the Allearth Forest and that it is a forbidden forest due to the presence of what is known as the &amp;quot;Cocoon of Destruction&amp;quot;, a Pokémon called {{p|Yveltal}}, and that whoever disturbs its sleep will receive harsh retribution. Ash and his friends, along with Diancie and the Carbink, then walk through the forest and see all the Pokémon peacefully living. However, Diancie then senses an aura, and she then runs quickly but trips over a log. When she gets up, however, standing right in front of her is Xerneas. She then speaks to it, with Ash, his friends, and the Carbink watching. Xerneas then speaks through its Fairy Aura, revealing that it knows that Diancie has been following it for a while, and it knows what it seeks from it. It then gives Diancie its Fairy Aura, as well as the Carbink servants and Dedenne. Before it leaves, it tells Diancie that the power to nourish life lies within Diancie herself. Diancie then states that she is very grateful.&lt;br /&gt;
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However, before Diancie can begin testing her powers, Millis Steel and Argus Steel arrive by ship, having revealed that they only helped Diancie as they knew she was seeking Xerneas and that they now want her powers at that moment. Team Rocket watches from the distance, recognizing the Steels as master thieves. Marilyn and Riot also appear, along with Team Rocket, and they all begin to fight over the possession of Diancie. This fighting eventually takes them into a lake with a deep crater, and all of the thieves fall in, along with Ash, and they all feel a mysterious power inside the lake. Soon, this power begins to awaken, just as Diancie and the Carbink, along with Ash&#039;s friends, arrive on the scene. Dace is then dismayed and tells Ash and Diancie that they must get out of there quickly. A mysterious cocoon then appears out of the center of the lake, which Dace reveals is the Cocoon of Destruction.&lt;br /&gt;
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As the Cocoon of Destruction appears, it awakens and reveals itself to be Yveltal. It then activates its {{a|Dark Aura}}, and looks at all who disturbed its sleep, as Marilyn, Riot, and the Steels escape the crater. Yveltal then roars and flies around the forest. It goes after Riot first, flying and firing {{m|Oblivion Wing}} on all of the forests around Riot, turning all of the trees around him into stone. This also hits Greninja and his two {{p|Ninjask}}, turning them into stone, as Diancie escapes from Riot&#039;s possession, only to be taken by Marilyn. Yveltal then goes after Marilyn and her Delphox and {{p|Yanmega}}, and turns the forest around her into stone with Oblivion Wing, along with her two Pokémon. She then looks on in sadness as Diancie escapes. Diancie almost reunites with Ash, his friends, and the Carbink, but the Steels, on their {{p|Aegislash}} and {{p|Doublade}}, then proceed to take Diancie. Yveltal then uses Oblivion Wing on the Steels again, which Chesnaught desperately tries to block with {{m|Spiky Shield}}. However, even though Diancie, the Steels, and Aegislash survive, Honedge, Doublade, and Chesnaught are turned to stone. As Yveltal launches another attack &amp;lt;!--I don&#039;t think it&#039;s Oblivion Wing; it came from its mouth &amp;amp; its body didn&#039;t glow--&amp;gt;, Ash&#039;s Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to block the attack, saving the Steels. Diancie then escapes with Ash. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is trying to escape, but Yveltal finds them and fires Oblivion Wing, turning them and the trees around them to stone as well. Elsewhere, Marilyn is grieving over the loss of her Delphox, but Riot steps in and comforts her, telling her to forget about Diancie &amp;lt;!--, ultimately confessing to her (He doesn&#039;t say it though)--&amp;gt; The two embrace before Yveltal then fires another Oblivion Wing at the two.&lt;br /&gt;
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Diancie and Ash then try to fight off Yveltal and escape. Ash&#039;s friends and the Carbink then see the situation, and Dace realizes the forest is dying once again. Diancie then tries to protect Ash and his friends from another Oblivion Wing with Diamond Storm, but the diamond shatters again. Ash and Diancie run off, but Yveltal fires another Oblivion Wing. However, Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope then step in to take the Oblivion Wing, and they too are turned to stone. As Merrick is being turned to stone, he tells Ash to protect Diancie. Ash and Pikachu are then sent flying. &amp;lt;!--By what? Yveltal?--&amp;gt;Ash tries to save Pikachu when he falls off of a cliff, but he too is stuck on the cliff&#039;s edge. Clemont, Serena, and Bonnie then try to help Ash up. &amp;lt;!--Please edit the past two sentences, they&#039;re not very good--&amp;gt;Meanwhile, Diancie begins to cry and think of herself as a complete failure upon failing to create a Heart Diamond, as well as seeing Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope having turned to stone. Soon, with determination, however, she then proceeds to Mega Evolve, remembering Xerneas&#039;s words. The diamond she gave Bonnie glows, revealing it to be a [[Diancite]]. Diancie then creates a new diamond to protect Ash, his friends, and Dace from another hit, and this diamond does not shatter. Dace remarks on how Diancie is now finally able to create a heart diamond.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Steels then arrive in their ship, and, to thank Ash and Pikachu for saving them earlier, proceed to fire missiles at Yveltal to hurt it, but Yveltal dodges many of the missiles and survives the damage. It then flies above the ship and shatters the top, then firing an Oblivion Wing at the Steels from point-blank range, and the ship&#039;s engines explode. The ship crashes into a lake. Yveltal then proceeds to fire a final Oblivion Wing at Ash and company, but this one is then intercepted by an {{m|Aurora Beam}}. Ash and his friends then look towards where the attack was fired, and this is revealed to be Xerneas standing and confronting Yveltal. Yveltal then fires a {{m|Shadow Ball}} at Xerneas, but it uses Aurora Beam again to intercept the hit. It then uses its Fairy Aura to communicate with Yveltal and remove its Dark Aura. Yveltal then restores the water and flies off in peace.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends are then relieved that Yveltal had left. However, Pikachu then begins to lose his strength. Ash tries to ask Pikachu what is wrong, but then Pikachu suddenly begins to steadily turn into stone, much to everyone&#039;s dismay, and Clemont realizes Pikachu was barely struck at the edge of his tail by Oblivion Wing. They all grieve over Pikachu, but then Xerneas steps in and uses {{m|Geomancy}}, restoring Pikachu, the thieves, Team Rocket, and the Carbink to life, as well as restoring the entire forest to its original state. As it does so, however, it begins to transform into a tree. Dace then tells everyone that Xerneas has chosen to slumber here to protect the balance of nature. Serena, Bonnie, and Diancie worry that this may mean the death of Xerneas, however, Xerneas then communicates through Diancie via its Fairy Aura, telling her that it is not dying, but rather that it is the promise of life and the beginning of hope.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends then watch as Diancie, Mega Evolved again, creates a new Heart Diamond, restoring the Diamond Domain. Bonnie gives Diancie the diamond that Diancie gave her, telling her that this will forever be the mark of their friendship. They then part ways with Diancie and the Carbink.&lt;br /&gt;
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In the credits, it is revealed that Argus and Millis now run a chocolate shop, with one of their signature chocolates resembling the Honedge line. Merilyn then acquires work at a clothing store, while Riot comes to her, and proposes marriage. Ash and his friends then continue their journey through [[Kalos]]. Meanwhile, Yveltal flies peacefully over a mountain, and Xerneas remains in the Allearth Forest in its tree form.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Featured Pokémon==&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Diancie}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
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===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
====Humans====&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Wikstrom]]&lt;br /&gt;
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====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}} ({{OBP|Xerneas|M17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}} ({{OBP|Yveltal|M17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{me|Diancie}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chesnaught}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Doublade}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aegislash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skiddo}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pyroar}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Phantump}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Trevenant}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Red and Yellow Flower}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Clawitzer}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Barbaracle}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Serena}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Clemont}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Bonnie}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Wikstrom]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Diantha]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Astrid]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Argus Steel]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Millis Steel]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Merilyn]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Riot]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Uschi]]&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Wikstrom]]&#039;s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Scizor]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Absol}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Absol]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pyroar}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Honedge}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Doublade}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chesnaught}} ([[Millis Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Delphox}} ([[Merilyn]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yanmega}} ([[Merilyn]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Greninja}} ([[Riot]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Riot]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Uschi]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}} ({{mov|Xerneas|M17|17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}} ({{mov|Yveltal|M17|17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Diancie}} ([[Diancie (anime)|anime]]; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Diancie]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} ({{DL|Carbink servants|Dace}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} ([[Carbink servants|Merrick; Bort; Allotrope]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noibat}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noivern}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Amaura}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tyrunt}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gogoat}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skiddo}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Phantump}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Trevenant}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Foongus}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Combee}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchling}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchinder}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Starly}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Delibird}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Murkrow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ducklett}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Swanna}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noctowl}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Taillow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Farfetch&#039;d}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chatot}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tentacool}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Seaking}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carvanha}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skrelp}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dragalge}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Clawitzer}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Remoraid}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wailmer}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wailord}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Magikarp}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Vivillon}} (multiple; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Vivillon|Meadow Pattern}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Linoone}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Oddish}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ampharos}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Flabébé}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floette}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Hoppip}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Jumpluff}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Furfrou}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sandshrew}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sandslash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Eevee}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Zigzagoon}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spritzee}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Teddiursa}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ursaring}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scatterbug}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Buizel}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floatzel}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Venusaur]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blastoise]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard Y]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo X]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo Y]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Garchomp]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Lucario}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blaziken]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cast==&lt;br /&gt;
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast/h|Kalos}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Ash&#039;s Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Serena (anime)|disp=Serena|Haven Paschall|Serena|Mayuki Makiguchi|セレナ|牧口真幸}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Clemont (anime)|disp=Clemont|Mike Liscio|Citron|Yūki Kaji|シトロン|梶裕貴}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Bonnie (anime)|disp=Bonnie|Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld|Eureka|Mariya Ise|ユリーカ|伊瀬茉莉也}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Clemont&#039;s Dedenne|disp=Dedenne|Megumi Satou|Dedenne|Megumi Satou|シトロンのデデンネ|佐藤恵}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|James|Carter Cathcart|Kojirō|Shin-ichiro Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Jessie&#039;s Wobbuffet|disp=Wobbuffet|Kayzie Rogers|Sonans|Yūji Ueda|ソーナンス|うえだゆうじ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Argus Steel|Pete Zarustica|Argus Steel|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Reiji Nakagawa|アルガス·スティール|中川礼二|top=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Millis Steel|List of English voice actors{{!}}Brittney Lee Hamilton|Millis Steel|Shōko Nakagawa|ミリス·スティール|中川翔子}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Merilyn|disp=Merilyn Flame|List of English voice actors{{!}}Lianne Marie Dobbs|Marilyn Flame|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Rika Adachi|マリリン·フレーム|足立梨花}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Riot|disp=Ninja Riot|none|Ninja Riot|Kōichi Yamadera|ニンジャ·ライオット|山寺宏一}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Astrid|Kate Bristol|Ayaka|Miyuu Sawai|アヤカ|沢井美優}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Uschi|none|Uschi|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Atsuto Uchida|ウッシー|内田篤人}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Diancie (anime)|disp=Diancie|List of English voice actors{{!}}Caitlin Glass|Diancie|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Marika Matsumoto|ディアンシー|松本まりか}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Xerneas (M17)|disp=Xerneas|none|Xerneas|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Yoshiko Mita|ゼルネアス|三田佳子}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Dace|none|Di|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Shōzō Iizuka|ダイイ|飯塚昭三}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Merrick|none|Majima|Kensuke Satō|マジマ|佐藤健輔}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Bort|none|Knight|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Tsuyoshi Nakagawa|ナイト|中川剛}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Allotrope|none|Joke|Kenta Miyake|ジョーク|三宅健太|bottom=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Soundtrack==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie / Pikachu, What&#039;s This Key For? Music Collection}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===Pre-order distribution===&lt;br /&gt;
In Japan, players could receive a [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Wonderland Darkrai|Darkrai]] via a serial code, after purchasing a pre-order ticket at a [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]] as well as other retail stores from April 19 to July 19, 2014. Players had until September 30, 2014 to redeem their code. The serial code only worked on Japanese region games.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Movie distributions===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:M17 Diancie distribution artwork.png|150px|thumb|Diancie distribution artwork]]&lt;br /&gt;
In Japan, [[List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Cinema Diancie|Diancie]] was distributed at theaters which screen the movie across Japan, which occurred from July 19 to September 30, 2014. It also was distributed at a pre-showing of the movie on July 6, 2014, which was only open to select people. Like all other local Generation VI events, this event was not region-locked; any player regardless of region and language were able to receive Diancie.&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Trailers==&lt;br /&gt;
===English===&lt;br /&gt;
{{youtubevid|v7SS33mFv5M|Pokemon|X|Y}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Manga adaptation==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
* This {{pkmn|movie}} was released between [[XY035]] and [[XY036]] in Japan. However, it chronologically takes place sometime after [[XY038]], as [[Ash&#039;s Froakie]] uses {{m|Cut}} in this movie, having learned the [[move]] in the aforementioned episode. Also, [[Ash&#039;s Fletchinder]] had [[Evolution|evolved]] from {{p|Fletchling}} in XY036.&lt;br /&gt;
** It should be noted that in [XY041] {{an|Bonnie}} saw {{Xerneas}} (be it barely through fog), meaning the move must takes placed after [XY042] and the 2nd of the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], being {{Xerneas}}turns into a tree in the movie&lt;br /&gt;
** Had &#039;&#039;[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]&#039;&#039; not been delayed from airing, this movie would have featured the debut of [[Ash&#039;s Hawlucha]], as [[XY035|the episode where it was caught]] would not have aired until after the movie&#039;s release.&lt;br /&gt;
* Director [[Kunihiko Yuyama]] traveled with [[Hideki Sonoda]] and [[Shinji Miyazaki]] to {{pmin|Canada}} to scout out locations for the settings of this movie. As a {{wp|road movie}}, the producers wanted to incorporate elements of European-style street scenery with untouchable natural scenery and big cities, all of which they thought were present in Canada. They also thought that having nature as the backdrop best expressed the continual cycle of life and death, representing {{OBP|Xerneas|M17}} and {{OBP|Yveltal|M17}}.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8xj0XPgdTI Interview with Yuyama]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Locations that inspired the producers included the streets of {{wp|Ottawa}} and {{wp|Stratford, Ontario|Stratford}}, as well as {{wp|Quebec City}}, {{wp|Toronto}}, {{wp|Niagara Falls}} and {{wp|Bruce Peninsula National Park}}.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvNDNzwJF6U Canada location scouting]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie to have its English [[dub]] title revealed before its Japanese release.&lt;br /&gt;
* This movie has the most human antagonists than any other movie, with four.&lt;br /&gt;
* While other movies have featured in-person cameos of [[Pokémon Champion]]s and [[Frontier Brain]]s, this is the first movie that features an in-person cameo of an [[Elite Four]] member.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie in which {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter {{TRT}} since &#039;&#039;[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]&#039;&#039;, which was also released on July 19, coincidentally.&lt;br /&gt;
** This is also the first movie to feature Team Rocket&#039;s [[Team Rocket&#039;s mechas|Meowth Balloon]] since its design changes in &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Argus Steel]] mentions that the chocolates he was eating in the airship scene were imported from the [[Hoenn]] region.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Pete Zarustica]], the voice actor of [[Drew]] when the show was dubbed by [[4Kids Entertainment]], returns to voice Argus Steel.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie since &#039;&#039;[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]&#039;&#039; in which:&lt;br /&gt;
** The [[mother and daughter]] do not make an appearance.&lt;br /&gt;
** Any of [[Jessie]]&#039;s or [[James]]&#039;s Pokémon (other than {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}) appear in any shape or form.&lt;br /&gt;
* This movie marks the first appearance of a {{p|Floatzel}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in &#039;&#039;[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]&#039;&#039;, over four years previously.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* Similar to the first three Pokémon movies, the vast majority of the movie&#039;s soundtrack has been re-scored with dub-exclusive music.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the initial television airing, the following edits are made:&lt;br /&gt;
** Extensive cutting of scenes to shorten the movie&#039;s run-time.&lt;br /&gt;
** The opening theme song does not have any lyrics, and the scenes featured during it are fully voiced.&lt;br /&gt;
** The scenes shown during the credits are omitted.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[V (Volt)]] is replaced by [[Pokémon Theme|Pokémon Theme (Version XY)]] as the opening theme.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Daybreak Meteor Shower]] is replaced by [[Open My Eyes]] as the ending theme.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Related articles==&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{bulbanews|January 2014 CoroCoro reveals title of M17 to be &amp;quot;The Cocoon of Destruction&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[http://www.amazon.com/Pokémon-Movie-Diancie-Cocoon-Destruction/dp/B017YFIUXW/ Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]&#039;&#039; on [[Prime Video]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Pok%C3%A9mon_the_Movie_Diancie_and_the_Cocoon_of_Destru?id=JeTC0quwR3Q Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]&#039;&#039; on [[Google Play]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/pokemon-movie-diancie-cocoon/id1057747516 Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]&#039;&#039; on the [[iTunes Store]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3918368/ &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; at IMDb]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{wp|Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; at Wikipedia}}&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/pokemon-movies/pokemon-the-movie-diancie-and-the-cocoon-of-destruction-2014 Official website for &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2014/ Official website for &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(Japanese)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;ポケモン・ザ・ムービー　ＸＹ　{{tt|破壊|はかい}}の{{tt|繭|まゆ}}とディアンシー&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039;) is the first &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]&#039;&#039; movie and the seventeenth [[Pokémon movie]] overall. It was released in Japan on July 19, 2014 and premiered in the United States on {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Cartoon Network}} on November 8, 2014. The English dub premiered in cinemas in Australia and New Zealand on November 8, 2014 (airing before the United States premiere due to {{wp|time zone}}s).&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The first trailer for the film was shown at the end of [[M16]], containing {{p|Xerneas}}, {{p|Yveltal}}, {{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, and {{p|Froakie}}. Its preliminary title was first revealed by [[CoroCoro]] on December 15, 2013. The CoroCoro issue released in February 2014 revealed that the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Diancie}} would also have a starring role in the film.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In addition to Xerneas, Yveltal, and Diancie, the film prominently features the debut of Mega Diancie ahead of its release in {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} along with cameo appearances by many other [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved Pokémon]]. It was featured in Japanese theaters with the [[Pikachu short]] &#039;&#039;[[PK26|Pikachu, What&#039;s This Key?]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Other posters and logos==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
M17 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|&#039;&#039;Pikachu the Movie&#039;&#039; poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 teaser poster.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; teaser poster&lt;br /&gt;
M17 poster.png|&#039;&#039;The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie&#039;&#039; poster&lt;br /&gt;
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==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://xy4.pokemontcgxy.com/diancie/movie-time/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;In the underground Diamond Domain, where many Carbink live, the Mythical Pokémon Diancie serves as ruler. The Heart Diamond that sustains the land is beginning to fall apart, and Diancie is not yet strong enough to create a new one. While seeking help from the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas, Diancie encounters a group of thieves who want to take control of its diamond-producing power—and who awaken the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal from its cocoon in the process! Can Ash and his friends help Diancie discover its true power, stop Yveltal’s rampage, and save the Diamond Domain?&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
One day, {{an|Diancie}} is happily running from her [[Carbink servants]] in the [[Diamond Domain]], while one of them, Merrick, tells her that it is time and that he is not playing. However, he then trips on a pile of diamonds that fall on him and the other two servants, Bort and Allotrope. An elderly voice then calls for Diancie, revealing itself to be Dace, the elder Carbink. He tells Diancie that the Heart Diamond, which powers the Diamond Domain, will soon die, and the domain will falter as a result. However, Diancie accuses him of exaggerating and that worrying too much will cause him to lose his luster. Dace, however, tells her to take the situation seriously. After Diancie tries and fails to make a Heart Diamond in front of Dace and the Carbink servants, she begins to feel hopeless, but then Dace tells her to find Xerneas and its {{a|Fairy Aura}}. He reveals that when he was young, a catastrophe occurred in the [[Allearth Forest]], destroying the forest and killing him, but he was revived by Xerneas, which is why he is still alive.&lt;br /&gt;
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Later on, the scene changes to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, who are battling a {{p|Barbaracle}}. Later, in [[Avignon Town]], Ash battles an {{tc|Ace Trainer}} named [[Astrid]]. {{AP|Pikachu}} battles Astrid&#039;s Pyroar, and defeats him with Electro Ball. They then switch over to Froakie and Meowstic, respectively, who engage in a very close battle, but ultimately, Meowstic overpowers {{AP|Froakie}} and defeats it. Meanwhile, Diancie is on its way to the town, when she is attacked by a mysterious woman with a {{p|Delphox}} and a man with a {{p|Greninja}}, who give chase to it around the city. The scene then shifts over to Ash and Astrid once again, where Ash sends out his {{AP|Hawlucha}}, and Astrid sends out {{p|Absol}}, which she proceeds to Mega Evolve, much to the amazement of Ash and friends. Hawlucha battles well but is defeated by {{m|Dark Pulse}}. Ash then comments on how powerful Mega Evolution is.&lt;br /&gt;
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As Ash and his friends are walking around town, Pikachu hears something in the distance and goes to investigate, with Ash and his friends following behind him. They then see a Pokémon get attacked by the same mysterious woman and man, [[Merilyn]] and [[Riot]] respectively, as the two begin to argue over possession of Diancie. Ash quickly steps in to help Diancie and tells Marilyn and Riot to stop, also telling Diancie that this is her chance to escape, while {{an|Serena}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} lead her to safety. Riot also calls Marilyn a blabbermouth for her talking. Ash has Pikachu use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Delphox and Greninja, which knocks them out and Ash then flees.&lt;br /&gt;
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Once everything has been cleared, Diancie tells Ash and friends that she is very grateful to them for saving her, surprising them as she can talk. Clemont notes that this is via telepathy and Bonnie remarks on how cute Diancie is. Serena gets out her guidebook and reveals that this Pokémon is called Diancie and that she has the power to make diamonds. Ash and friends also introduce themselves to Diancie. They also inform Diancie of what a thief is, and Diancie then remarks on how much she has learned already of the outside world. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is spying on them from a rooftop.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends go to have dinner along with Diancie, and Diancie then eats with them. Diancie tries out some of the new food, and when Bonnie asks Diancie to join her to get more food, she formally accepts the offer. Serena remarks on how Diancie has manners like a royal princess. Team Rocket then sneaks up on the crew with a sack, and they take Diancie and kidnap her, which Ash and friends then try to follow. Team Rocket then carries Diancie to a clock tower, then demanding her to make diamonds for them. She does so, making such a large amount of diamonds that they bathe in. Meanwhile, a mysterious girl with her {{p|Chesnaught}} then arrives and helps Diancie run from the clock tower. Diancie then reunites with Ash and his friends. She also tells them that her objective is to find Xerneas and its Fairy Aura in hopes that she will be able to make permanent diamonds. Clemont remarks on how Xerneas is the {{pkmn|category|Life Pokémon}}. Diancie also explains that her diamonds are only temporary and that Team Rocket will be majorly disappointed. Meanwhile, back at the clock tower, the diamonds all disappear, much to Team Rocket&#039;s dismay. Ash and his friends then want to join Diancie in her quest to find Xerneas, and Diancie approves in a very formal tone, to which Ash is surprised. Bonnie and Serena remark on how Diancie again shows the manners of a royal princess.&lt;br /&gt;
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Meanwhile, the mysterious girl, named [[Millis Steel]], returns to a stealthy ship, which inside, a man named [[Argus Steel]] is monitoring the activity of Diancie as well as that of Marilyn and Riot. Argus then notices Team Rocket, but then exclaims that they&#039;re only the least of his worries. He is also eating a box of chocolates in the process. Millis then arrives and remarks on Diancie&#039;s progress. Argus is satisfied, and he then goes on to talk about chocolates and how certain chocolate is good and has great quality. Millis then begins to worry about Argus&#039;s health as well as his obsession with chocolate, to which Argus states he is aware. Despite this, he cannot resist the chocolate he is holding and eats that as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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The scene then changes to Ash and his friends, along with Diancie, sitting in the back row of a bus. Diancie then feels the Fairy Aura and explains to Ash and friends that the Fairy Aura is sensed in a trail after they ask if she is sure they are going down the right path. She also tells Ash and his friends that she was taught to be honest and that lying is never a good thing. Meanwhile, Ash rubs Pikachu on the head, much to the latter&#039;s enjoyment.&lt;br /&gt;
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As night falls, Ash and his friends are preparing to go to sleep. Diancie then tries to make another Heart Diamond but fails. She then notices a shooting star. As such, Ash, who was awakened by this, then decides to teach Diancie how to make a wish upon a shooting star, and the two proceed to make a wish. Ash then wishes upon the shooting star that Diancie will one day be able to make the best diamonds she had ever made. Serena is staring from her tent in admiration.&lt;br /&gt;
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The next morning, Ash and his friends then take a ship to [[Orsay City]], along with Diancie. She remarks on how she has had the most fun ever since she joined Ash and friends. They then tell Diancie that they are her friends, and explain to her what friends are. Diancie then suddenly creates a diamond, which Bonnie catches. Diancie tells her it will disappear eventually, but Bonnie asks her to let her keep it, so Diancie then approves. They enjoy the view of the sea, but all of them get water splashed on them. They then head to the city and decide to go to the shopping mall. Diancie, with her lack of knowledge of the real world, assumes that it is a castle, and asks Ash and his friends who the &amp;quot;castle&amp;quot; belongs to, but Ash and Serena tell her that it is not a castle, but rather a shopping mall. Bonnie and Serena then decide to take Diancie shopping, and run to a clothing store, trying on new clothes for fun while Ash and Clemont wait in the hall in boredom. As Diancie is trying on a new dress, with Serena and Bonnie seeing her as a real princess, Diancie begins to panic when she realizes that Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope are in the shopping mall.&lt;br /&gt;
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Bonnie and Serena then reunite with Ash and Clemont, and they tell them to hurry up with the shopping. However, Diancie then begins running in a panic when she sees Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope walking down the other staircase, and runs around telling Ash and friends that they found her. Diancie then runs around the entire shopping mall while the three Carbink give chase. Ash and his friends begin to think that the Carbink are working with the thieves, and Clemont uses his stretchable ladder to help Ash get Diancie, which Ash uses along with Hawlucha to get Diancie back, and he grabs her and they begin to look at each other in happiness. Merrick is dismayed.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends then are outside, wondering what Pokémon Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope were. Clemont reveals that they were {{p|Carbink}} and that it was such a rarity for them to show up in the mall. Diancie then sadly states, &amp;quot;They finally found me...&amp;quot; Just then, Marilyn appears in front of them, asking Diancie about her first shopping experience then proceeding to try and steal her once again. Ash battles Marilyn, while Serena acquires a Rhyhorn from a ranch, and brings herself, Diancie, Clemont, and Bonnie aboard to safety, almost disturbing an ongoing Rhyhorn Race. Diancie is then dismayed, saying that she had led them into danger and that this is all her fault, but Clemont tells her that friends always support each other. Bonnie is angry at Clemont for having stolen what was supposed to be her line. Riot, however, then appears along a tree, and he also tries to steal Diancie using his Greninja. Clemont and Serena proceed to battle Riot&#039;s Greninja, and Ash soon joins in. Marilyn also begins to try to capture Diancie, and as Delphox and Greninja attack Diancie, however, Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope step in front of Diancie and take the attacks for her. As another set of attacks launch, Diancie uses {{m|Diamond Storm}} to protect her loyal Carbink servants, but this diamond shatters. A {{m|Pin Missile}} hits Greninja, revealing it to be the girl that helped Diancie get away from Team Rocket, along with her Chesnaught. She then tells Diancie to get away while she still can, and she then fights Marilyn and Riot. Marilyn recognizes her as Millis Steel, remarking that her presence must mean that Argus Steel is present as well.&lt;br /&gt;
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Later on, Ash and his friends are walking with Diancie and the Carbink. Merrick then tells Ash and his friends that his job, along with that of Bort and Allotrope, is to protect Diancie at all costs. Bonnie and Serena then remark that she is a real princess and that the Carbink must be her bodyguards. Merrick then asks Diancie who Ash and company are, and before Ash can explain, Diancie tells Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope that Ash and company are her friends. This leaves the Carbink servants mildly surprised. Merrick also tells Ash that they have been searching for Xerneas for many months, and have not succeeded. Diancie then reveals that she saw a city in the distance that looked very fun to her and left while the Carbink were asleep. Merrick then reveals that he was worried that Diancie must have felt trapped by his, along with Bort and Allotrope&#039;s presence. Diancie then apologizes for running away, and Merrick tells her to never do it again.&lt;br /&gt;
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Diancie and the Carbink then bring Ash and friends to their home, the Diamond Domain. However, Diancie and the Carbink come home to see the Diamond Domain in darkness and beginning to fall apart. Diancie then wonders what has happened. Dace then steps in, and sadly reveals to Diancie that the Heart Diamond has died, much to Diancie&#039;s surprise. Ash and friends then ask Diancie what the Heart Diamond is, and she explains that the Heart Diamond powers the Domain and that it will now no longer do so. Dace then explains that only Diancie can create a new Heart Diamond. Diancie tells Dace that she still lacks the power to make a new Heart Diamond, but Dace then tells Diancie that he has every confidence that Xerneas will awaken her true power. Ash and friends then realize why Diancie is seeking Xerneas. Diancie then begins to break down and cry, saying that she has failed her people and that she doesn&#039;t deserve to be called a princess. Ash, however, tells Diancie that crying won&#039;t solve anything. Diancie then agrees to that and begins to feel more determined. Dace is moved by this.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash, his friends, Diancie, and the Carbink (this time including Dace) then leave through another exit, and they see a large, lush forest, much to their amazement. Dace then reveals to Diancie that this is the Allearth Forest and that it is a forbidden forest due to the presence of what is known as the &amp;quot;Cocoon of Destruction&amp;quot;, a Pokémon called {{p|Yveltal}}, and that whoever disturbs its sleep will receive harsh retribution. Ash and his friends, along with Diancie and the Carbink, then walk through the forest and see all the Pokémon peacefully living. However, Diancie then senses an aura, and she then runs quickly but trips over a log. When she gets up, however, standing right in front of her is Xerneas. She then speaks to it, with Ash, his friends, and the Carbink watching. Xerneas then speaks through its Fairy Aura, revealing that it knows that Diancie has been following it for a while, and it knows what it seeks from it. It then gives Diancie its Fairy Aura, as well as the Carbink servants and Dedenne. Before it leaves, it tells Diancie that the power to nourish life lies within Diancie herself. Diancie then states that she is very grateful.&lt;br /&gt;
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However, before Diancie can begin testing her powers, Millis Steel and Argus Steel arrive by ship, having revealed that they only helped Diancie as they knew she was seeking Xerneas and that they now want her powers at that moment. Team Rocket watches from the distance, recognizing the Steels as master thieves. Marilyn and Riot also appear, along with Team Rocket, and they all begin to fight over the possession of Diancie. This fighting eventually takes them into a lake with a deep crater, and all of the thieves fall in, along with Ash, and they all feel a mysterious power inside the lake. Soon, this power begins to awaken, just as Diancie and the Carbink, along with Ash&#039;s friends, arrive on the scene. Dace is then dismayed and tells Ash and Diancie that they must get out of there quickly. A mysterious cocoon then appears out of the center of the lake, which Dace reveals is the Cocoon of Destruction.&lt;br /&gt;
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As the Cocoon of Destruction appears, it awakens and reveals itself to be Yveltal. It then activates its {{a|Dark Aura}}, and looks at all who disturbed its sleep, as Marilyn, Riot, and the Steels escape the crater. Yveltal then roars and flies around the forest. It goes after Riot first, flying and firing {{m|Oblivion Wing}} on all of the forests around Riot, turning all of the trees around him into stone. This also hits Greninja and his two {{p|Ninjask}}, turning them into stone, as Diancie escapes from Riot&#039;s possession, only to be taken by Marilyn. Yveltal then goes after Marilyn and her Delphox and {{p|Yanmega}}, and turns the forest around her into stone with Oblivion Wing, along with her two Pokémon. She then looks on in sadness as Diancie escapes. Diancie almost reunites with Ash, his friends, and the Carbink, but the Steels, on their {{p|Aegislash}} and {{p|Doublade}}, then proceed to take Diancie. Yveltal then uses Oblivion Wing on the Steels again, which Chesnaught desperately tries to block with {{m|Spiky Shield}}. However, even though Diancie, the Steels, and Aegislash survive, Honedge, Doublade, and Chesnaught are turned to stone. As Yveltal launches another attack &amp;lt;!--I don&#039;t think it&#039;s Oblivion Wing; it came from its mouth &amp;amp; its body didn&#039;t glow--&amp;gt;, Ash&#039;s Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to block the attack, saving the Steels. Diancie then escapes with Ash. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is trying to escape, but Yveltal finds them and fires Oblivion Wing, turning them and the trees around them to stone as well. Elsewhere, Marilyn is grieving over the loss of her Delphox, but Riot steps in and comforts her, telling her to forget about Diancie &amp;lt;!--, ultimately confessing to her (He doesn&#039;t say it though)--&amp;gt; The two embrace before Yveltal then fires another Oblivion Wing at the two.&lt;br /&gt;
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Diancie and Ash then try to fight off Yveltal and escape. Ash&#039;s friends and the Carbink then see the situation, and Dace realizes the forest is dying once again. Diancie then tries to protect Ash and his friends from another Oblivion Wing with Diamond Storm, but the diamond shatters again. Ash and Diancie run off, but Yveltal fires another Oblivion Wing. However, Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope then step in to take the Oblivion Wing, and they too are turned to stone. As Merrick is being turned to stone, he tells Ash to protect Diancie. Ash and Pikachu are then sent flying. &amp;lt;!--By what? Yveltal?--&amp;gt;Ash tries to save Pikachu when he falls off of a cliff, but he too is stuck on the cliff&#039;s edge. Clemont, Serena, and Bonnie then try to help Ash up. &amp;lt;!--Please edit the past two sentences, they&#039;re not very good--&amp;gt;Meanwhile, Diancie begins to cry and think of herself as a complete failure upon failing to create a Heart Diamond, as well as seeing Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope having turned to stone. Soon, with determination, however, she then proceeds to Mega Evolve, remembering Xerneas&#039;s words. The diamond she gave Bonnie glows, revealing it to be a [[Diancite]]. Diancie then creates a new diamond to protect Ash, his friends, and Dace from another hit, and this diamond does not shatter. Dace remarks on how Diancie is now finally able to create a heart diamond.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Steels then arrive in their ship, and, to thank Ash and Pikachu for saving them earlier, proceed to fire missiles at Yveltal to hurt it, but Yveltal dodges many of the missiles and survives the damage. It then flies above the ship and shatters the top, then firing an Oblivion Wing at the Steels from point-blank range, and the ship&#039;s engines explode. The ship crashes into a lake. Yveltal then proceeds to fire a final Oblivion Wing at Ash and company, but this one is then intercepted by an {{m|Aurora Beam}}. Ash and his friends then look towards where the attack was fired, and this is revealed to be Xerneas standing and confronting Yveltal. Yveltal then fires a {{m|Shadow Ball}} at Xerneas, but it uses Aurora Beam again to intercept the hit. It then uses its Fairy Aura to communicate with Yveltal and remove its Dark Aura. Yveltal then restores the water and flies off in peace.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends are then relieved that Yveltal had left. However, Pikachu then begins to lose his strength. Ash tries to ask Pikachu what is wrong, but then Pikachu suddenly begins to steadily turn into stone, much to everyone&#039;s dismay, and Clemont realizes Pikachu was barely struck at the edge of his tail by Oblivion Wing. They all grieve over Pikachu, but then Xerneas steps in and uses {{m|Geomancy}}, restoring Pikachu, the thieves, Team Rocket, and the Carbink to life, as well as restoring the entire forest to its original state. As it does so, however, it begins to transform into a tree. Dace then tells everyone that Xerneas has chosen to slumber here to protect the balance of nature. Serena, Bonnie, and Diancie worry that this may mean the death of Xerneas, however, Xerneas then communicates through Diancie via its Fairy Aura, telling her that it is not dying, but rather that it is the promise of life and the beginning of hope.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash and his friends then watch as Diancie, Mega Evolved again, creates a new Heart Diamond, restoring the Diamond Domain. Bonnie gives Diancie the diamond that Diancie gave her, telling her that this will forever be the mark of their friendship. They then part ways with Diancie and the Carbink.&lt;br /&gt;
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In the credits, it is revealed that Argus and Millis now run a chocolate shop, with one of their signature chocolates resembling the Honedge line. Merilyn then acquires work at a clothing store, while Riot comes to her, and proposes marriage. Ash and his friends then continue their journey through [[Kalos]]. Meanwhile, Yveltal flies peacefully over a mountain, and Xerneas remains in the Allearth Forest in its tree form.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Featured Pokémon==&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Diancie}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
====Humans====&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Wikstrom]]&lt;br /&gt;
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====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}} ({{OBP|Xerneas|M17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}} ({{OBP|Yveltal|M17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{me|Diancie}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chesnaught}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Doublade}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aegislash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skiddo}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pyroar}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Phantump}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Trevenant}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Red and Yellow Flower}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Clawitzer}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Barbaracle}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Serena}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Clemont}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Bonnie}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Wikstrom]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Diantha]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Astrid]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Argus Steel]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Millis Steel]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Merilyn]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Riot]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Uschi]]&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Wikstrom]]&#039;s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Scizor]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Absol}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Absol]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pyroar}} ([[Astrid]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Honedge}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Doublade}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Argus Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chesnaught}} ([[Millis Steel]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Delphox}} ([[Merilyn]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yanmega}} ([[Merilyn]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Greninja}} ([[Riot]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Riot]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Uschi]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Xerneas}} ({{mov|Xerneas|M17|17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yveltal}} ({{mov|Yveltal|M17|17}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Diancie}} ([[Diancie (anime)|anime]]; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Diancie]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} ({{DL|Carbink servants|Dace}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} ([[Carbink servants|Merrick; Bort; Allotrope]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carbink}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noibat}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noivern}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Amaura}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tyrunt}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gogoat}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skiddo}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Phantump}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Trevenant}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Foongus}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Combee}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchling}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchinder}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Starly}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Delibird}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Murkrow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ducklett}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Swanna}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noctowl}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Taillow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Farfetch&#039;d}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Chatot}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tentacool}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Seaking}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carvanha}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skrelp}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dragalge}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Clawitzer}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Remoraid}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wailmer}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wailord}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Magikarp}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Vivillon}} (multiple; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Vivillon|Meadow Pattern}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Linoone}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Oddish}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ampharos}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Flabébé}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floette}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Hoppip}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Jumpluff}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowstic}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Furfrou}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sandshrew}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sandslash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Eevee}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Zigzagoon}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spritzee}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Teddiursa}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ursaring}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scatterbug}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Buizel}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Floatzel}} (×2)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Venusaur]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blastoise]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard Y]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo X]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo Y]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Garchomp]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Lucario}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blaziken]]; ending credits)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Cast==&lt;br /&gt;
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast/h|Kalos}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Ash&#039;s Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Serena (anime)|disp=Serena|Haven Paschall|Serena|Mayuki Makiguchi|セレナ|牧口真幸}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Clemont (anime)|disp=Clemont|Mike Liscio|Citron|Yūki Kaji|シトロン|梶裕貴}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Bonnie (anime)|disp=Bonnie|Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld|Eureka|Mariya Ise|ユリーカ|伊瀬茉莉也}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Clemont&#039;s Dedenne|disp=Dedenne|Megumi Satou|Dedenne|Megumi Satou|シトロンのデデンネ|佐藤恵}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|James|Carter Cathcart|Kojirō|Shin-ichiro Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Jessie&#039;s Wobbuffet|disp=Wobbuffet|Kayzie Rogers|Sonans|Yūji Ueda|ソーナンス|うえだゆうじ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Argus Steel|Pete Zarustica|Argus Steel|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Reiji Nakagawa|アルガス·スティール|中川礼二|top=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Millis Steel|List of English voice actors{{!}}Brittney Lee Hamilton|Millis Steel|Shōko Nakagawa|ミリス·スティール|中川翔子}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Merilyn|disp=Merilyn Flame|List of English voice actors{{!}}Lianne Marie Dobbs|Marilyn Flame|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Rika Adachi|マリリン·フレーム|足立梨花}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Riot|disp=Ninja Riot|none|Ninja Riot|Kōichi Yamadera|ニンジャ·ライオット|山寺宏一}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Astrid|Kate Bristol|Ayaka|Miyuu Sawai|アヤカ|沢井美優}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Uschi|none|Uschi|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Atsuto Uchida|ウッシー|内田篤人}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Diancie (anime)|disp=Diancie|List of English voice actors{{!}}Caitlin Glass|Diancie|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Marika Matsumoto|ディアンシー|松本まりか}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Xerneas (M17)|disp=Xerneas|none|Xerneas|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Yoshiko Mita|ゼルネアス|三田佳子}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Dace|none|Di|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Shōzō Iizuka|ダイイ|飯塚昭三}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Merrick|none|Majima|Kensuke Satō|マジマ|佐藤健輔}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Bort|none|Knight|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Tsuyoshi Nakagawa|ナイト|中川剛}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Allotrope|none|Joke|Kenta Miyake|ジョーク|三宅健太|bottom=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Soundtrack==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie / Pikachu, What&#039;s This Key For? Music Collection}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Events==&lt;br /&gt;
===Pre-order distribution===&lt;br /&gt;
In Japan, players could receive a [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Wonderland Darkrai|Darkrai]] via a serial code, after purchasing a pre-order ticket at a [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center store]] as well as other retail stores from April 19 to July 19, 2014. Players had until September 30, 2014 to redeem their code. The serial code only worked on Japanese region games.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Movie distributions===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:M17 Diancie distribution artwork.png|150px|thumb|Diancie distribution artwork]]&lt;br /&gt;
In Japan, [[List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Cinema Diancie|Diancie]] was distributed at theaters which screen the movie across Japan, which occurred from July 19 to September 30, 2014. It also was distributed at a pre-showing of the movie on July 6, 2014, which was only open to select people. Like all other local Generation VI events, this event was not region-locked; any player regardless of region and language were able to receive Diancie.&lt;br /&gt;
{{-}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Trailers==&lt;br /&gt;
===English===&lt;br /&gt;
{{youtubevid|v7SS33mFv5M|Pokemon|X|Y}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Manga adaptation==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
* This {{pkmn|movie}} was released between [[XY035]] and [[XY036]] in Japan. However, it chronologically takes place sometime after [[XY038]], as [[Ash&#039;s Froakie]] uses {{m|Cut}} in this movie, having learned the [[move]] in the aforementioned episode. Also, [[Ash&#039;s Fletchinder]] had [[Evolution|evolved]] from {{p|Fletchling}} in XY036.&lt;br /&gt;
** Tt should be noted that in [XY041] {{an|Bonnie}} saw {{Xerneas}} (be it barely through fog), meaning the move must takes placed after [XY042] and the 2nd of the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]], being {{Xerneas}}turns into a tree in the movie&lt;br /&gt;
** Had &#039;&#039;[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]&#039;&#039; not been delayed from airing, this movie would have featured the debut of [[Ash&#039;s Hawlucha]], as [[XY035|the episode where it was caught]] would not have aired until after the movie&#039;s release.&lt;br /&gt;
* Director [[Kunihiko Yuyama]] traveled with [[Hideki Sonoda]] and [[Shinji Miyazaki]] to {{pmin|Canada}} to scout out locations for the settings of this movie. As a {{wp|road movie}}, the producers wanted to incorporate elements of European-style street scenery with untouchable natural scenery and big cities, all of which they thought were present in Canada. They also thought that having nature as the backdrop best expressed the continual cycle of life and death, representing {{OBP|Xerneas|M17}} and {{OBP|Yveltal|M17}}.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8xj0XPgdTI Interview with Yuyama]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Locations that inspired the producers included the streets of {{wp|Ottawa}} and {{wp|Stratford, Ontario|Stratford}}, as well as {{wp|Quebec City}}, {{wp|Toronto}}, {{wp|Niagara Falls}} and {{wp|Bruce Peninsula National Park}}.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvNDNzwJF6U Canada location scouting]&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie to have its English [[dub]] title revealed before its Japanese release.&lt;br /&gt;
* This movie has the most human antagonists than any other movie, with four.&lt;br /&gt;
* While other movies have featured in-person cameos of [[Pokémon Champion]]s and [[Frontier Brain]]s, this is the first movie that features an in-person cameo of an [[Elite Four]] member.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie in which {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter {{TRT}} since &#039;&#039;[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]&#039;&#039;, which was also released on July 19, coincidentally.&lt;br /&gt;
** This is also the first movie to feature Team Rocket&#039;s [[Team Rocket&#039;s mechas|Meowth Balloon]] since its design changes in &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Argus Steel]] mentions that the chocolates he was eating in the airship scene were imported from the [[Hoenn]] region.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Pete Zarustica]], the voice actor of [[Drew]] when the show was dubbed by [[4Kids Entertainment]], returns to voice Argus Steel.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first movie since &#039;&#039;[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]&#039;&#039; in which:&lt;br /&gt;
** The [[mother and daughter]] do not make an appearance.&lt;br /&gt;
** Any of [[Jessie]]&#039;s or [[James]]&#039;s Pokémon (other than {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}) appear in any shape or form.&lt;br /&gt;
* This movie marks the first appearance of a {{p|Floatzel}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} since its cameo in &#039;&#039;[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]&#039;&#039;, over four years previously.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* Similar to the first three Pokémon movies, the vast majority of the movie&#039;s soundtrack has been re-scored with dub-exclusive music.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the initial television airing, the following edits are made:&lt;br /&gt;
** Extensive cutting of scenes to shorten the movie&#039;s run-time.&lt;br /&gt;
** The opening theme song does not have any lyrics, and the scenes featured during it are fully voiced.&lt;br /&gt;
** The scenes shown during the credits are omitted.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[V (Volt)]] is replaced by [[Pokémon Theme|Pokémon Theme (Version XY)]] as the opening theme.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Daybreak Meteor Shower]] is replaced by [[Open My Eyes]] as the ending theme.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
==Related articles==&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
{{bulbanews|January 2014 CoroCoro reveals title of M17 to be &amp;quot;The Cocoon of Destruction&amp;quot;}}&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[http://www.amazon.com/Pokémon-Movie-Diancie-Cocoon-Destruction/dp/B017YFIUXW/ Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]&#039;&#039; on [[Prime Video]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Pok%C3%A9mon_the_Movie_Diancie_and_the_Cocoon_of_Destru?id=JeTC0quwR3Q Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]&#039;&#039; on [[Google Play]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/pokemon-movie-diancie-cocoon/id1057747516 Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]&#039;&#039; on the [[iTunes Store]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3918368/ &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; at IMDb]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{wp|Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039; at Wikipedia}}&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/pokemon-movies/pokemon-the-movie-diancie-and-the-cocoon-of-destruction-2014 Official website for &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2014/ Official website for &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction&#039;&#039;] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(Japanese)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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title_en=A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja=ハクダンジム戦！華麗なるビビヨンの舞バトル！！|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja_trans=The Hakudan Gym Battle! The Magnificent Viviyon&#039;s Dance Battle!! |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_jp=November 7, 2013 |&lt;br /&gt;
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epstaffpage=XY001-XY010|&lt;br /&gt;
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|xy|005}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|156066|Preview thread on BMGf}} &#039;&#039;Closed&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|158553|Original review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|162788|Dub review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;A Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;ハクダンジム戦！華麗なるビビヨンの舞バトル！！&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;The {{tt|Hakudan|Santalune}} Gym Battle! The Magnificent {{tt|Viviyon|Vivillon}}&#039;s Dance Battle!!&#039;&#039;) is the fifth episode of &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]&#039;&#039;, and the 804th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on November 7, 2013 and in the United States on February 15, 2014.&lt;br /&gt;
{{spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/17_05-a-blustery-santalune-gym-battle/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Our heroes have finally arrived in Santalune City, and Ash can’t wait to get on with his first Kalos region Gym battle! Clemont and Bonnie aren’t sure of the Gym’s location, but a photographer offers them directions after snapping a wonderful photo of Ash and Pikachu. Thanks to her, they quickly find the Santalune Gym, where they run into Alexa and Helioptile! Alexa figured they would be there to challenge her Gym Leader sister soon, so she waited for them.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Then, the Gym Leader herself arrives: it’s Viola, the photographer they met earlier! After a tour of the Gym, which contains a gallery of some of Viola’s excellent photographs, it’s time for Ash’s challenge. Ash starts out with Pikachu, while Viola uses Surskit. And soon after the battle begins, someone else arrives to join Alexa, Clemont, and Bonnie on the sidelines...Serena!&lt;br /&gt;
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Viola uses Surskit’s Ice Beam to convert the Gym into a frozen battlefield. Pikachu has trouble moving on the slippery surface, and Surskit (who can skate nimbly across the ice) quickly gains the upper hand, leaving Ash with one Pokémon left: Fletchling.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
As a Flying-type, Fletchling not only has a type advantage over Surskit, but can also avoid the icy battlefield completely. Fletchling defeats Surskit, and Viola brings out Vivillon, whose powerful Gust attack knocks Fletchling into a Sticky Web left behind from one of Surskit’s attacks. Fletchling can’t get away, and Vivillon quickly brings the challenge to an end.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ash and the others rush off to the Pokémon Center to get help for Pikachu and Fletchling, but Serena notices that Ash has forgotten his backpack and follows after them. Alexa offers to help Ash train for his rematch, since her Noivern also knows Gust. After several failed attempts to stand steady against the force of Noivern’s Gust, Pikachu, Fletching,{{sic}} and Ash are all exhausted and frustrated. Serena offers Ash her support...and a question: does he remember her?&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
{{an|Serena}} and her {{TP|Serena|Fennekin}} are enjoying breakfast on a [[Pokémon Center]] veranda. Serena is already enjoying her [[Pokémon journey]], free of the bothers of [[Vaniville Town|home]] like {{p|Rhyhorn}} race training and {{p|Fletchling}} waking her up. She puts on her hat and grabs her [[Bag|backpack]] as they continue towards [[Santalune City]] to try and find {{Ash}}. &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, Ash is sprinting through the streets of Santalune City, looking for the [[Santalune Gym]], with {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}} trying to catch up. When Clemont trips and asks Ash where the Santalune Gym is, Ash replies unconcernedly that he has no clue where it might be located. At that moment, a photographer named [[Viola]] takes a picture of Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} smiling at each other on the fountain. Viola then provides directions to the Gym and Ash runs off again, eager for his Gym battle. When the group arrives at the Gym, a familiar {{p|Helioptile}} happily leaps onto Ash and greets him, who is surprised to see [[Alexa]] there. Much to the group&#039;s surprise, Viola reappears and introduces herself as Alexa&#039;s sister, leading Ash to deduce that she is the [[Gym Leader]].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Viola takes the group into the Gym and shows them a collection of her best photographs. Alexa explains that her sister is {{type|Bug}} specialist, and she enjoys capturing the living essence of them with her camera. Bonnie, seizing her opportunity, begs Viola be Clemont’s wife and to take care of her brother, when a mortified Clemont drags her away with his [[Clemontic Gear|Aipom Arm]]. Meanwhile, Serena has just arrived in town, and she is excited about her reunion with Ash, eager to see the look on his face when he recognizes her. Ash&#039;s Gym battle with Viola begins and she sends out her {{p|Surskit}}, with Ash choosing Pikachu. Although Ash tries {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Iron Tail}}, and {{m|Electro Ball}}, Viola has effective counters to all of his [[move]]s, be it {{m|Protect}} itself, dodging, or responding with an attack of her own. During the battle, Alexa tells Clemont and Bonnie that defeating her sister is no easy task. Viola then commands Surskit to use {{m|Ice Beam}} on the battlefield. Surrounding Pikachu with a frozen battlefield, Surskit gives itself a significant advantage by using its skating abilities to move freely on the ice while its adversary has trouble even standing up. Although Pikachu manages to score a direct hit with Iron Tail, Surskit is too much to handle and Pikachu is taken out of the match by a {{m|Signal Beam}}. Ash chooses {{AP|Fletchling}} as his next Pokémon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
At that moment, Serena arrives at the Santalune Gym. Upon seeing Ash, she is so excited that she fails to notice that he is in the middle of a battle, but Alexa notices her and invites her to watch the battle with her, Clemont, and Bonnie from the sidelines. Ash&#039;s Fletchling leads off with {{m|Peck}}, which Surskit dodges, and then avoids another Ice Beam from Surskit. Viola&#039;s Pokémon then uses {{m|Sticky Web}} and, although Fletchling dodges it with a {{m|Double Team}}, the web covers the ceiling and walls of the Gym. Finally, Fletchling manages to defeat Surskit with a {{m|Razor Wind}} attack. However, Viola sends out her {{p|Vivillon}} next, and Ash takes a moment to check his [[Pokédex]]. Just like with Surskit, Ash begins with Peck, but Vivillon uses {{m|Psychic}} and then {{m|Gust}} to trap Fletchling in one of Surskit&#039;s Sticky Webs. Now stuck, Fletchling is unable to dodge Vivillon&#039;s {{m|Solar Beam}} and is defeated, making Viola the winner of the match.&lt;br /&gt;
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Stung by his defeat, Ash requests a [[rematch]] when he is ready for it, to which Viola agrees, and he hurries his Pokémon to the [[Pokémon Center]]. Serena tries to say something to Ash as he leaves, but the latter is too concerned about his injured Pokémon to notice her. However, she notices that Ash left his [[Bag|backpack]] behind by accident and follows him with it. Back at the Gym, Viola shows Alexa the picture of Ash and Pikachu from before and remarks on their strong bond. Viola also mentions that she was unimpressed by Ash&#039;s battling style and that their bond wasn&#039;t evident in the way they battled that day. Alexa warns her not to underestimate Ash and that things might turn out very differently in their rematch.&lt;br /&gt;
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Meanwhile, Ash is still upset about his loss, remembering that he was completely overwhelmed by Viola&#039;s strategies. As he ponders how he might do things differently next time, Serena returns his backpack to him. Bonnie and Clemont run over, recognizing her from when they were watching Ash&#039;s battle. They introduce themselves, and Ash apologizes for not noticing her before since he was so into the battle. He introduces himself, as does Serena, who starts asking him something before being interrupted by the Pokémon Center bell. Pikachu and Fletchling are now fully recovered, and Ash introduces them to Serena. Serena asks [[Nurse Joy]] to look at Fennekin, whom she tells Ash and {{ashfr}} that she Fennekin from {{an|Professor Sycamore}} [[XY004|not too long ago]]. As Nurse Joy examines Fennekin, Alexa arrives at the Center and agrees to help Ash train for his rematch against Viola. On the battlefield at the Pokémon Center, Alexa summons her {{p|Noivern}}, who is also capable of using Gust. Although Pikachu and Fletchling try to stand up to Noivern&#039;s Gust, they are blown away, leading Ash to run forward and catch them before they can fall. He encourages his team, and they perform better the second time, but are still ultimately overpowered by the Gust. While Ash wonders how he is going to compensate for Viola&#039;s strategies, Serena walks up to him and offers him a handkerchief before asking if he remembers her.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:XY005 Ash VS Viola.png|thumb|220px|Ash facing Viola]]&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badge, go here. --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}, {{an|Clemont}}, and {{an|Bonnie}} reach [[Santalune City]], with {{an|Serena}} arriving soon after, and meet [[Viola]], the local [[Gym Leader]].&lt;br /&gt;
* Ash meets up with [[Alexa]] again, while Clemont, Bonnie, and Serena meet her for the first time.&lt;br /&gt;
* Serena meets Clemont and Bonnie for the first time.&lt;br /&gt;
* Ash battles Viola in his first [[Kalos]] [[Gym]] match and loses.&lt;br /&gt;
* Serena reunites with Ash and asks him if he remembers her.&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
====Humans====&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Viola]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Vivillon}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Vivillon|Meadow Pattern}})&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Pokémon Quiz XY005.png|200px|thumb|right|Pokémon Quiz]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Serena}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Clemont}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Bonnie}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Nurse Joy]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Viola]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alexa]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Battle judge|Referee]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WTP XY005.png|thumb|right|200px|Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Vivillon}} &#039;&#039;(US and international)&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Pokémon Quiz]]: {{p|Vivillon}} &#039;&#039;(Japan)&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchling}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Vivillon}} ([[Viola]]&#039;s; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Vivillon|Meadow Pattern}}; debut)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Surskit}} ([[Viola]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Helioptile}} ([[Alexa]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Noivern}} ([[Alexa]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sentret}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Psyduck}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Smeargle}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mawile}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Farfetch&#039;d}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Jumpluff}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Fraxure}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scrafty}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Audino}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gulpin}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Marill}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Azurill}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ralts}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ducklett}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Hoppip}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spritzee}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Oddish}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gallade}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Skitty}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Volbeat}} (picture)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Illumise}} (picture)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Beautifly}} (picture)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Venomoth}} (picture)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Combee}} (picture)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ledyba}} (picture)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Butterfree}} (picture)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Weedle}} (×2; picture)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spinarak}} (picture)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:XY Title Card Ash.png|thumb|200px|The title card segment focuses on Ash for this episode]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Professor Oak&#039;s Pokémon Holo Caster]]: {{p|Dedenne}}&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first episode of &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]&#039;&#039; in which {{TRT}} does not appear.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the debut of {{an|Bonnie}}&#039;s running gag, in which she tries to find a wife for {{an|Clemont}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of Pokémon species in the main series after long absences:&lt;br /&gt;
** {{p|Gulpin}}, who last appeared in &#039;&#039;[[AG166|Curbing the Crimson Tide!]]&#039;&#039;, 364 episodes ago.&lt;br /&gt;
** {{p|Farfetch&#039;d}}, who last appeared in &#039;&#039;[[DP145|A Rivalry to Gible On!]]&#039;&#039;, 193 episodes ago.&lt;br /&gt;
** {{p|Surskit}}, who last appeared in &#039;&#039;[[DP176|Coming Full-Festival Circle!]]&#039;&#039;, 162 episodes ago.&lt;br /&gt;
** {{p|Gallade}}, who last appeared in &#039;&#039;[[DP177|A Grand Fight for Winning!]]&#039;&#039;, 161 episodes ago.&lt;br /&gt;
** {{p|Jumpluff}}, who last appeared in &#039;&#039;[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]&#039;&#039;, 156 episodes ago.&lt;br /&gt;
* Music from &#039;&#039;[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]&#039;&#039; is used in this episode.&lt;br /&gt;
* [http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/17_05-a-blustery-santalune-gym-battle/ Pokemon.com] originally referred to this episode as the 15th episode instead of the 5th. This was fixed shortly afterwards.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
* As [[Viola]] first approaches {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, the wristband on her left hand is missing.&lt;br /&gt;
* The pictures in the lobby of the [[Gym]] switch sides between shots.&lt;br /&gt;
* {{AP|Pikachu}} seemingly vanishes from the bottom step of the battlefield after Ash places him there.&lt;br /&gt;
* In one scene, the triangle near [[Alexa]]&#039;s {{p|Helioptile}}&#039;s nose and eyes is missing.&lt;br /&gt;
* When Viola orders her {{p|Vivillon}} to throw {{AP|Fletchling}} to the ground, her extended hand has her thumb placed under her hair.&lt;br /&gt;
* When Ash gives {{AP|Pikachu}} a rest, Viola&#039;s {{p|Surskit}} isn&#039;t on the battlefield.&lt;br /&gt;
* When Viola shows photos to Alexa she made after beating Ash from her Gym {{pkmn|battle}}, her right arm is half colored the same way as her shirt.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
File:XY005 error 2.png|Viola&#039;s wristband error&lt;br /&gt;
File:XY005 error 1.png|Helioptile&#039;s triangle error&lt;br /&gt;
File:XY005 error 3.png|Viola&#039;s hair error&lt;br /&gt;
File:XY005 error 4.png|Viola&#039;s right arm error&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* The title card segment was skipped during the debut airings on Hungama TV in India. It was later restored during re-runs on Marvel HQ.&lt;br /&gt;
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==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
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		<title>BW116</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;DemonicsFire: /* Trivia */  not relevant to the episode&lt;/p&gt;
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|prevtitle=The Pokémon Harbor Patrol!&lt;br /&gt;
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|nexttitle=Team Plasma&#039;s Pokémon Manipulation!&lt;br /&gt;
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{{EpisodeInfobox&lt;br /&gt;
|epcode=BW116&lt;br /&gt;
|altepcode=EP773&lt;br /&gt;
|colorscheme=Unova2&lt;br /&gt;
|screen=hd&lt;br /&gt;
|title_en=The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!&lt;br /&gt;
|title_ja=燃えよリザードン！VSカイリュー！&lt;br /&gt;
|title_ja_trans=Burn, Lizardon! VS Kairyu!&lt;br /&gt;
|broadcast_jp=March 7, 2013&lt;br /&gt;
|broadcast_us=June 8, 2013&lt;br /&gt;
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|en_op=[[It&#039;s Always You and Me]]&lt;br /&gt;
|ja_op=[[Be an Arrow!|やじるしになって！2013]]&lt;br /&gt;
|ja_ed=[[Sakura Go-Round|サクラ・ゴーラウンド]]&lt;br /&gt;
|olmteam=Team Kato&lt;br /&gt;
|scenario=冨岡淳広&lt;br /&gt;
|storyboardn=1&lt;br /&gt;
|storyboard=浅田裕二&lt;br /&gt;
|directorn=1&lt;br /&gt;
|director=浅田裕二&lt;br /&gt;
|artn=1&lt;br /&gt;
|art=岩根雅明&lt;br /&gt;
|morecredits=no |&amp;lt;!--please don&#039;t change to &amp;quot;yes&amp;quot; until the corresponding staff page has been updated--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;燃えよリザードン！VSカイリュー！&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Burn, {{tt|Lizardon|Charizard}}! VS {{tt|Kairyu|Dragonite}}!&#039;&#039;) is the 116th episode of &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039;, and the 773rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 7, 2013 and in the United States on June 8, 2013.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/16_19-the-fires-of-a-red-hot-reunion/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Continuing their journey to the White Ruins, our heroes (traveling with N) come across the Kanto Fair: a festival celebrating the sights and sounds of the Kanto region! Of course, since Ash is from Kanto originally, this takes him right back to memories of his home. And when our heroes see Professor Oak’s presentation on the three Kanto Pokémon available to beginning Trainers—Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle—memories of Ash’s own early Pokémon journey come flooding back.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash tells everyone the story of how he first met Charmander. Just like Tepig, Charmander was abandoned by its original Trainer. Ash rescued it, and soon it became part of his Pokémon family! However, when it evolved into Charmeleon, it stopped taking commands from Ash, doing whatever it wanted. But Ash never gave up on his beloved Pokémon, and soon it evolved into an awesome and fearsome Charizard!&lt;br /&gt;
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The two of them traveled together for some time, until their journey took them to the Charicific Valley, where many Charizard engage in intensive training against each other, and Ash took the opportunity for his Charizard to become stronger. Although the two have reunited on several occasions, Ash now wants to see his old friend again, and everyone else can’t wait to meet it! So a Pokémon exchange is made with Professor Oak, and Charizard comes for a visit!&lt;br /&gt;
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When it meets Iris’s Dragonite, sparks fly immediately, and the two of them start trying to pick a fight—and rather than trying to stop them, Ash decides to turn it into a proper battle! It’s clear that Charizard has been training hard in the Charicific Valley, and both Pokémon show just how strong they are! N calls the battle to an end, and observes that the two Pokémon have found real respect for each other.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash asks if Charizard would like to rejoin him on his journey, and the answer is an enthusiastic yes! So, it’s off once again to the White Ruins, but now with Charizard along, reunited with our heroes once again!&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrive at a [[Kanto Fair]], leaving Ash both nostalgic and excited to see things relating to his home [[region]]. As {{an|N}} deduces Ash is from [[Kanto]], an equally excited {{an|Iris}} explores the Fair, followed by {{an|Cilan}} and N. As they make their way through the Kanto Fair, Ash sees a video of {{an|Professor Oak}} presenting the three [[starter Pokémon]] of Kanto: {{type|Water}} {{p|Squirtle}}, {{type|Fire}} {{p|Charmander}}, and {{type|Grass}} {{p|Bulbasaur}}. N asks Ash which Pokémon he chose as his starter, to which Iris replies that {{AP|Pikachu}} is Ash&#039;s starter. N is confused until Ash explains that on [[EP001|the day he was supposed to get his starter]], he overslept, and all the other Pokémon were already taken by the time he arrived, so he wound up with Pikachu, which turned out to be great. The video presentation ends and a young lady, the [[Kanto Fair Host]], appears on a small stage to present an actual Charmander. A puff of smoke covers the stage, and when it clears, a Charmander reveals itself. The crowd is excited, and Ash scans Charmander with his [[Pokédex]]. The presentation begins with Charmander using {{m|Ember}}, charming the audience and then begins spinning while still using Ember, producing a shower of beautiful flames, but soon becomes dizzy. It accidentally falls over and is hit by a lamp and a section of the stage wall. Charmander&#039;s tail rises from the rubble, indicating that it&#039;s at least somewhat fine.&lt;br /&gt;
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Charmander is taken to a [[Pokémon Center]], where [[Nurse Joy]] treats it with adhesive bandages. She notices Ash and his friends outside of the room and comes out to tell them that Charmander is going to be all right. The group is relieved.&lt;br /&gt;
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With Charmander recovering, Ash and his friends sit down to drink. Ash tells everyone that this Charmander reminded him of his own Charmander. Cilan is confused by how he could&#039;ve had a Charmander if Pikachu was his starter. Ash admits that that is the truth, but that he also later [[EP011|encountered an abandoned Charmander]], who was originally left behind by [[Damian|his Trainer]]. After witnessing Charmander learning {{m|Flamethrower}}, said Trainer tried to reclaim it, but Charmander refused to rejoin someone so selfish, and thus chose to go with Ash instead. They went on to go through many experiences together, such as [[EP025|helping Ash catch]] a {{AP|Primeape}}, [[EP032|defeating]] [[Koga]] at the [[Fuchsia Gym]], and [[Snow Way Out!|warming him up during a snowstorm]]. Things changed when Charmander [[EP043|evolved into]] a {{p|Charmeleon}} and [[EP044|started to disobey Ash]], much to his frustration. Despite this, Ash kept on using Charmeleon, and he soon [[EP046|evolved again]] into a {{AP|Charizard}} in order to battle an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. Despite the evolution, Charizard was still [[obedience|disobedient]], but nevertheless chose to [[EP059|help Ash defeat Blaine&#039;s Magmar at the Cinnabar Gym]]. Charizard&#039;s attitude did not change, and his [[EP079|disobedience at the Pokémon League]] cost Ash his fifth-round battle at the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Iris wonders how this could have happened until Cilan reminds her how she had the same kind of problems with her {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} and {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}}. N asks Ash if his relationship with Charizard ever improved, and Ash confirms it did when they went to the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. Charizard [[EP105|battled against]] a powerful {{p|Poliwrath}} and suffered his first loss since evolving. A powerful {{m|Ice Beam}} encased Charizard {{status|freeze|in ice}} and nearly put out his tail flame, severely weakening him. Ash stayed by Charizard&#039;s side all night trying to help it recover. After seeing how unselfishly Ash was taking care of it, Charizard decided that he deserved his trust and started obeying him, even defeating Poliwrath in a [[rematch]].&lt;br /&gt;
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Iris asks what Charizard is up to now, and Cilan wonders why Charizard isn&#039;t still on Ash&#039;s [[party|team]], even though he was a powerful ally. Ash explains that everything changed when he traveled to the [[Johto]] [[region]], where [[EP134|he and his friends met]] {{jo|Liza}} and found out about the [[Charicific Valley]], where lots of Charizard were training to become stronger. Ash&#039;s Charizard tried to test his power with the Charizard in the Valley but was proven to be much weaker compared to them, showing him the hard way that there were many tougher opponents out there. Making one of the hardest decisions of his life, Ash decided to leave Charizard at the Valley so that he could train there and get stronger. Since then, Charizard has rejoined Ash in several important battles, such as [[EP254|his Gym battle]] against [[Clair]], [[EP270|his Silver Conference battle]] against {{Gary}}, and [[AG136|his Battle Frontier match]] against [[Noland&#039;s Articuno]], proving that his training at the Charicific Valley had been effective.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Kanto Fair Host and her Charmander appear, apologizing for all the trouble they caused. Ash tells Charmander to be more careful from now on, and the host and her Pokémon leave together. Reminiscing has left Ash wanting to see Charizard again, an idea that excites both Iris and Cilan, who want to see how Ash&#039;s [[friendship]] with Charizard differs from the one he has with Pikachu. His mind made up, Ash makes a video call to Professor Oak, requesting Charizard to be sent to him. Soon, Professor Oak is sent Charizard&#039;s {{i|Poké Ball}} from the Charicific Valley and he is ready to transfer it. However, as Ash has a full party of six Pokémon on him, one of his Pokémon needs to be sent back to Professor Oak in exchange. Ash decides to send {{AP|Unfezant}}, and Professor Oak thinks it&#039;s a good choice, stating that [[Ash&#039;s Swellow]] and {{AP|Staraptor}} will be glad to have another {{t|Flying}} type to join them in super-speed battle races at the [[Professor Oak&#039;s Laboratory|lab]]. The exchange is made, sending Unfezant&#039;s Poké Ball to Professor Oak, while Charizard&#039;s Poké Ball arrives at the Pokémon Center.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash joins the others on a battlefield outside the Center. Iris and Cilan are eager to see Charizard, so Ash, after taking a deep breath, sends out the [[Pokémon category|Flame Pokémon]], who emerges with an earth-shaking roar. Pikachu jumps on Charizard&#039;s shoulder, and the others are amazed at the sight of the magnificent Pokémon. As Ash introduces Charizard to his friends, it greets him with its usual Flamethrower scorching. Ash compliments Charizard&#039;s Flamethrower, and they do a fist bump. N is impressed by their deep friendship and notes their long history. Ash calls out his [[Unova]] team to greet Charizard, and Iris does the same. Ash begins introducing his new Pokémon to Charizard, but its eyes quickly focus on Iris&#039;s Dragonite, who glares back at it with an equally fiery stare. Noticing the budding rivalry between their Pokémon, Ash challenges Iris and Dragonite to a battle, saying that it&#039;ll be the only way to let the two Pokémon settle their differences without everything getting out of control. Iris accepts the challenge, exciting Cilan.&lt;br /&gt;
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Iris begins the battle with Dragonite&#039;s Flamethrower, which Charizard copies and counters. Charizard takes flight, but Dragonite follows right on his tail. Iris tells Dragonite to use {{m|Thunder Punch}}, which Ash counters by having Charizard use {{m|Wing Attack}}, effectively blocking Dragonite&#039;s attack and then has Charizard use {{m|Slash}}. Iris counters by having Dragonite use {{m|Dragon Rush}}. The two moves collide in a big explosion, and Iris gets excited from how strong her Dragonite is. Her exultation ends when Charizard emerges from the dust cloud and roars loudly. Ash decides to show the results of Charizard&#039;s training by having him counter a {{type|Dragon}} [[move|attack]] with another, and tells Charizard to use {{m|Dragon Tail}}. Iris tells Dragonite to dodge it, but Charizard quickly catches up and hits the Dragon Pokémon, sending him crashing onto the ground. When the dust clears, Dragonite is seen holding his right arm, clearly hurt. N calls off the battle, saying that the two Pokémon have already settled their differences and now have total respect for each other. An impressed Cilan says that it was a good idea to hold this battle. Iris wonders why Dragon Rush wasn&#039;t {{DL|Type|Type effectiveness|super effective}} on Charizard since she thought it was a Dragon-type Pokémon. The others are mildly surprised, with N even chuckling a bit, and Ash tells Iris that Charizard is not a Dragon-type. Iris is shocked and asks how Charizard could be able to use a Dragon-type attack and look so much like a Dragon-type. Ash shows her Charizard&#039;s Pokédex entry, which clearly states that Charizard is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Flying}} Pokémon, shocking Iris even more since she had been thinking of catching and training herself a Charizard, too.&lt;br /&gt;
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As a result of the {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}}, Ash decides to take Charizard with him on his Unova {{pkmn|journey}}, making both his friends and Charizard happy, and the mighty Pokémon celebrates by firing a Flamethrower into the sky.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining Badge, go here.--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}} sends {{AP|Unfezant}} to [[Professor Oak&#039;s Laboratory]].&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ash&#039;s Charizard]] returns and is revealed to have learned {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Slash}}, and {{m|Dragon Tail}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* Charizard battles [[Iris&#039;s Dragonite]], but the battle is called off by {{an|N}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* Charizard rejoins Ash&#039;s [[Party|team]].&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
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==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dare da BW116.png|200px|thumb|{{tt|Dare da?|Who&#039;s That Pokémon?}}]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Misty}} (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Iris}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Brock}} (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Tracey}} (screen)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Cilan}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]] (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]] (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Professor Oak}} (screen)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Nurse Joy]] (two; one in flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Koga]] (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Magikarp salesman]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{jo|Liza}} (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|N}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Damian]] (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tad]] (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kanto Fair Host]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Fossil hunters (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WTP BW116.png|thumb|200px|Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Charmander}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togetic}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeot}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charmeleon}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}; returns)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Primeape}} ({{OP|Ash|Primeape}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Iris|Excadrill}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Iris|Dragonite}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{OP|Koga|Golbat}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Magmar}} ({{OP|Blaine|Magmar}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dragonair}} ({{OP|Clair|Dragonair}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Articuno}} ({{OP|Noland|Articuno}}; befriended; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Gary|Blastoise}}; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ritchie]]&#039;s; [[Sparky]]; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{jo|Liza}}&#039;s; [[Charla]]; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|Magikarp salesman|Magikarp}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Poliwrath}} ([[Tad]]&#039;s; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[Kanto Fair Host]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[starter Pokémon]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[starter Pokémon]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[starter Pokémon]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} (multiple; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Professor Oak&#039;s Pokémon Live Caster]]: [[Pokémon Global Link]]&#039;s {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} event for [[BW117]]{{tt|*|Initial airing}}/{{p|Swoobat}}{{tt|*|Subsequent airings}}&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Ash Charmander Flamethrower.png|250px|thumb|{{TRT}}&#039;s only appearance in this episode]]&lt;br /&gt;
* A flashback in this episode marks the first appearance of [[Ash&#039;s Primeape]] outside of an opening since [[EP029|its departure to train]] with {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}, 744 episodes earlier.&lt;br /&gt;
** Another flashback marks the first appearance of {{an|Misty}} in the main series since &#039;&#039;[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]&#039;&#039;, 310 episodes earlier.&lt;br /&gt;
** This episode also marks the first time that {{Tracey}} has made an appearance since &#039;&#039;[[DP001|Following A Maiden&#039;s Voyage!]]&#039;&#039;, 306 episodes earlier.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode features the following flashbacks, which have all been reanimated to match the style introduced in &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039;:&lt;br /&gt;
** Ash and {{an|Brock}} saving {{p|Charmander}} from the rain, and Ash later capturing it from &#039;&#039;[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** Charmander battling Primeape from &#039;&#039;[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** The battle between Charmander and [[Koga&#039;s Golbat]] from &#039;&#039;[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** Charmander, {{AP|Pidgeot}}to, {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and {{AP|Squirtle}} huddling with Ash from &#039;&#039;[[Snow Way Out!]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** Charmander&#039;s [[evolution]] into {{p|Charmeleon}} in &#039;&#039;[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** Charmeleon beginning to disobey Ash in &#039;&#039;[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** Charmeleon&#039;s battle with {{p|Aerodactyl}} that caused it to evolve into {{p|Charizard}} from &#039;&#039;[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** Charizard defeating [[Blaine&#039;s Magmar]] from &#039;&#039;[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** Charizard refusing to battle for Ash, costing him the [[Indigo Plateau Conference|Indigo League]] from &#039;&#039;[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** Charizard being defeated and severely weakened by [[Tad]]&#039;s {{p|Poliwrath}}, and Ash&#039;s later actions that allowed him to regain Charizard&#039;s trust in &#039;&#039;[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** Charizard&#039;s desperation to be accepted at the [[Charicific Valley]] and Ash leaving it behind in &#039;&#039;[[EP134|Charizard&#039;s Burning Ambitions]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** Charizard defeating [[Clair&#039;s Dragonair]] from &#039;&#039;[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** Charizard defeating [[Gary&#039;s Blastoise]] from &#039;&#039;[[EP270|Can&#039;t Beat the Heat!]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
** Charizard defeating [[Noland&#039;s Articuno]] from &#039;&#039;[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* All the flashbacks are in chronological order. While &#039;&#039;Snow Way Out!&#039;&#039; aired directly before &#039;&#039;[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]&#039;&#039;, chronologically it takes place directly before &#039;&#039;[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]&#039;&#039;, due to airing out of place after the incident with [[EP038]].&lt;br /&gt;
* This marks the first time Misty is voiced by [[Michele Knotz]] in a main series episode.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, rather than retaining the [[4Kids Entertainment]] voice actors during the flashbacks, the lines from the original episodes have been redubbed by the TPCi cast. This would be carried over to future episodes featuring flashbacks from episodes dubbed during the 4Kids dub of the anime.&lt;br /&gt;
** [[Stuart Zagnit]] is the only original 4Kids voice actor to reprise his role as a character he previously voiced, that character being [[Koga]].&lt;br /&gt;
* Unlike the other moves seen in the flashbacks, Clair&#039;s Dragonair&#039;s {{m|Iron Tail}} was not reanimated to match the move&#039;s appearance in &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White&#039;&#039;—its tail still glows white instead of taking on a metallic appearance.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first time that a flashback to a previous [[Pokémon League Conference]] that is not the most recent one is shown. Flashbacks are shown of the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] and [[Silver Conference]], and Ash had just recently competed in the [[Vertress Conference]].&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the first time that {{m|Seismic Toss}} is not in Charizard&#039;s moveset since it was first used in &#039;&#039;Volcanic Panic&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the first time that Ash has sent a Pokémon from his [[Unova]] [[Party|team]] ({{AP|Unfezant}}) to [[Professor Oak&#039;s Laboratory]].&lt;br /&gt;
* Because of the [[Magikarp salesman]]&#039;s speaking cameo appearance in this episode as one of the vendors at the Kanto Fair, he has now appeared at least once in every {{pkmn|anime}} series prior to &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
** This is the final episode in which the Magikarp salesman is voiced by [[Unshō Ishizuka]] in the Japanese version, as this was his final appearance before the actor&#039;s death in 2018.&lt;br /&gt;
* Ash&#039;s [[List of clothing (anime)#Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Sinnoh attire]] is the only one of his attires up to this point that he is not seen wearing during this episode, as his Charizard does not appear during &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the last time {{AP|Boldore}} has been seen in Ash&#039;s active party.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
* The following two errors were fixed for the international [[dub]]s, subsequent Japanese airings, and the Japanese DVD version.&lt;br /&gt;
** During the flashback of &#039;&#039;[[Snow Way Out!]]&#039;&#039;, some of the feathers on Pidgeotto&#039;s head are colored yellow like its {{p|Pidgeot|evolved form}} instead of pink.&lt;br /&gt;
** In one shot of the &#039;&#039;[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]&#039;&#039; flashback, Aerodactyl&#039;s leg is colored orange like Charizard&#039;s while it holds Ash.&lt;br /&gt;
* In one shot of the [[Charicific Valley]] flashback, Ash&#039;s left sleeve is colored blue like the rest of his jacket instead of white.&lt;br /&gt;
* Before Professor Oak and Ash exchange Charizard for Unfezant, Oak&#039;s eyes are brown instead of black.&lt;br /&gt;
* As the view zooms in on Charizard&#039;s Poké Ball after Ash receives it, the cuff of his glove is colored green like the ones he used in [[List of clothing (anime)#Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Hoenn]] and Sinnoh.&lt;br /&gt;
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File:BW116 error 1.png|Pidgeotto with Pidgeot&#039;s feathers on its head&lt;br /&gt;
File:BW116 error 2.png|Aerodactyl with Charizard&#039;s coloration&lt;br /&gt;
File:BW116 error 3.png|Ash&#039;s sleeve is blue like the rest of his jacket&lt;br /&gt;
File:BW116 error 4.png|Oak&#039;s miscolored eyes&lt;br /&gt;
File:BW116 error 5.png|Ash&#039;s glove has the same coloration as [[List of clothing (anime)#Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|the one]] he wore during the AG series&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* In the original Japanese version, upon finding out that Charizard is not a {{t|Dragon}} type, Iris exclaims that she was already planning to catch a Charmander of her own. In the English dub, she talks about getting a Charizard rather than Charmander.&lt;br /&gt;
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==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Epilang|color=E3CED0|bordercolor=424B50&lt;br /&gt;
|zh_cmn={{tt|燃燒吧噴火龍！VS快龍！！|Burn Up, Charizard! VS Dragonite!!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|da={{tt|En rødglødende genforening!|A Red-Hot Reunion!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|nl={{tt|Het vuur van een gloeiend hete hereniging!|The fire of a red-hot reunion!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|pl={{tt|Ogniste spotkanie po latach!|A fiery meeting after years!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|it={{tt|Un ritorno fuoco e fiamme!|A red-hot return!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|fi={{tt|Tulikuuman jälleentapaamisen liekit!|The flames of a red-hot reunion!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|fr_eu={{tt|Chaleureuses retrouvailles et amitiés enflammées !|Warm reunion and fiery friendships !}}&lt;br /&gt;
|el={{tt|Οι Φλόγες από ένα Θερμό Ξανασμίξιμο!|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|es_la={{tt|¡El fuego de una reunión candente!|The fire of a sizzling reunion!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|es_eu={{tt|¡El Calor de un Reencuentro al Rojo Vivo!|Heat a Reunion on Fire!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|ko={{tt|불타올라라! 리자몽 VS 망나뇽|Burn Up! Charizard VS Dragonite}}&lt;br /&gt;
|sv={{tt|Flammorna från en glödhet återförening!|The flames of a red-hot reunion!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|ru={{tt|Огни жаркой встречи!|The fires of a hot reunion!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|pt_br={{tt|Uma Reunião Acalorada!|A Heated Reunion!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|no={{tt|En ildfull og varm gjenforening!|A fiery and warm reunion!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|th={{tt|เผาไหม้ไปซะ ริซาร์ดอน ปะทะ ไคริว!|Burn, Lizardon! VS Kairyu!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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		<author><name>DemonicsFire</name></author>
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		<title>M15</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;DemonicsFire: /* Trivia */  most people say to watch is after BW097&lt;/p&gt;
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|entitle=Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice&lt;br /&gt;
|jatitle=キュレムVS聖剣士　ケルディオ&lt;br /&gt;
|rotitle=Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;{{tt|劇場版|げきじょうばん}}ポケットモンスター　ベストウイッシュ　キュレム{{tt|VS|たい}}{{tt|聖剣士|せいけんし}}　ケルディオ&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! the Movie - Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo&#039;&#039;) is the second &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039; movie and the fifteenth [[Pokémon movie]] overall. It premiered in Japanese theaters on July 14, 2012. It premiered in {{pmin|the United States}} on {{wp|Cartoon Network}} in conjunction with {{wp|YTV (TV channel)|YTV}} in {{pmin|Canada}} on December 8, 2012, and premiered in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}} on {{wp|CITV}} on December 12, 2012.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The movie features {{p|Kyurem}} and its two alternate formes and the [[Swords of Justice]]: {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}}, and {{p|Keldeo}}.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In Japanese theaters, the movie was featured with the [[Pikachu short]] &#039;&#039;[[PK24|Meloetta&#039;s Moonlight Serenade]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Other posters and logos==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
File:Pikachu the Movie 15 poster.png|&#039;&#039;Pikachu the Movie 15th&#039;&#039; poster&lt;br /&gt;
File:M15 teaser poster.png|&#039;&#039;Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman&#039;&#039; teaser poster&lt;br /&gt;
File:M15 poster.png|Original &#039;&#039;Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo&#039;&#039; poster&lt;br /&gt;
File:M15 poster alternate.png|Japanese Resolute form poster&lt;br /&gt;
File:M15 DVD JP.png|Japanese DVD cover&lt;br /&gt;
File:Kyurem vs The Sword of Justice 3D packaging DVD Region 4.png|Australian alternate DVD cover&lt;br /&gt;
File:Pikachu and Keldeo M15.png|Keldeo and Pikachu in Japanese promotional artwork&lt;br /&gt;
File:Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsmen logo.png|&#039;&#039;Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsmen&#039;&#039; teaser logo&lt;br /&gt;
File:Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo logo.png|&#039;&#039;Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
File:M15 Logo English.png|&#039;&#039;Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
File:Pikachu the Movie M15.png|&#039;&#039;Pikachu the Movie 15th&#039;&#039; logo&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/gallery&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
{{Spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-movies/movie-pokemon-the-movie-kyurem-vs-the-sword-of-justice-december-8th-2012/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Ash and Pikachu, along with their friends Iris and Cilan, are on a train headed to the next stop on their journey. From the train, Ash spots an injured Pokémon—one he’s never seen before. He’s trying to figure out how he can help when the train is attacked by the Legendary Kyurem, a Dragon-type Pokémon with immense power! Ash and the others barely manage to escape the rampaging Kyurem’s attack, and as the dust settles, they turn their attention to the injured Pokémon. Their new acquaintance turns out to be the Mythical Pokémon Keldeo, and it’s on a mission to rescue its friends—Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, the Legendary Pokémon known as the Swords of Justice—from Kyurem’s icy clutches!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
But Kyurem’s rampage isn’t over, and it’s drawing power from Reshiram and Zekrom, changing into Black Kyurem or White Kyurem to make its attacks even stronger! Why is Kyurem attacking Ash and his friends with such unrelenting fury? How will they be able to overcome this danger?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To protect its friends, to discover true power and genuine courage, and to preserve its bond with Ash and its companions, a hidden strength awakens within Keldeo...&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Incomplete plot}}&lt;br /&gt;
As the movie begins, the narrator gives an introduction about the Pokémon world before it cuts to a scene of {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}} in a battle with a {{g|Trainer}}&#039;s {{p|Druddigon}}. He commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on the Druddigon. As the Thunderbolt hits, the scene changes to a grass field where {{OBP|Keldeo|M15}} is training with {{p|Virizion}}. It detects Virizion in the grass and uses {{m|Hydro Pump}}. As the scene progresses, and after Virizion {{m|Sacred Sword|draws its sword}}, Keldeo attempts to do the same thing but was unable to do so. It then uses its horn as the sword and clashes its horn with Virizion&#039;s sword. Later, the scene changes to rocky terrain where Keldeo trains with {{p|Terrakion}}. When Keldeo kicked, it sends Terrakion flying, and Terrakion crashes into a boulder, which falls onto it. It manages to lift that boulder with its strength and Sacred Sword. The two eventually clash weapons. Finally, the scene changes to a dead forest as Keldeo runs alongside {{p|Cobalion}}. A storm envelops the area and burns a few trees down in front of Keldeo. Cobalion notices Keldeo&#039;s actions and persistence and tells Keldeo that its actions are reckless. Keldeo exclaims that it wants to battle {{OBP|Kyurem|M15}} and when asked when it will be ready, Cobalion doesn&#039;t answer; instead, it draws its sword, and spars with Keldeo.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The scene changes to a flowing stream, where the three Swords of Justice ask themselves whether Keldeo is ready to fight Kyurem. According to Cobalion, Keldeo hasn&#039;t fully learned the weight of the sword and is not ready yet. Keldeo overhears them and tries to convince them, but to no avail. While the Swords of Justice sleep, Keldeo sneaks out and heads to [[Full Court]], where Kyurem resides. Eventually the three notice, and so they left to search for Keldeo. When Keldeo arrives, it challenges Kyurem to battle, which the Boundary Pokémon accepts. When the {{OBP|Swords of Justice|M15}} arrive, the two are already in battle. During the fight, Kyurem breaks off Keldeo&#039;s horn with {{m|Shadow Claw}}, causing the Colt Pokémon to become paralyzed with fear. Terrakion attempts to stop the fight to save Keldeo, but Cobalion tells it not to interfere. This aggravates Kyurem, who shifts into White Kyurem and {{status|Freeze|freezes}} the trio, to prevent further interference. Noticing its friends frozen, Keldeo is overcome with fear and flees from the battle. Kyurem, furious, angrily declares that their battle is not yet over...&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Meanwhile, Ash and {{ashfr}} are on their journey, boarding a train that leads to a city. {{AP|Oshawott}}, Pikachu, and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} are playing in the train car, later joined by {{AP|Scraggy}}. The train stops at [[Windy Station]]. Cilan notices a stall selling {{p|Darumaka}} lunch boxes and gets some for the group, along with water bottles and {{b|Oran}} Berry Pops. Ash has to carry the lunch boxes, yet he trips over Scraggy, sending the boxes flying. Fortunately, the trio&#039;s Pokémon and {{an|Iris}} manage to catch the lunch boxes. As they all board, they accidentally leave Scraggy in the station just as the train leaves, and notice he is trying to run for it. Ash urges him to jump on, but the Shedding Pokémon can&#039;t muster the strength to do so, so Ash commands {{AP|Snivy}} to fetch him with {{m|Vine Whip}}. She manages to catch him and bring him in, but suddenly, a Pokémon slips on the mountain, landing on top of the train. Pikachu notices and tells the rest to follow him. It was Keldeo, injured from its previous battle. As Ash and his friends find it, it warns them about Kyurem. Suddenly, Kyurem leaps onto the train and attacks the group, and soon was forced to jump off the train when the train enters a tunnel. Later on, they move to a cargo area of the train, where Iris tells the group about the legend of Kyurem, which she learned from the [[Village of Dragons]]&#039; {{OBP|elder|Village of Dragons}}.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The train arrives at [[Roshan City]] and the group visits the Pokémon Center there so Keldeo can be treated. [[Nurse Joy]] identifies the Colt Pokémon to the group, and tells them the {{DL|Myths, and legends involving Legendary Pokémon|Generation V|legend}} of the [[Swords of Justice]]. She mentions that according to this legend, the three arrived at a forest plagued by flames from a war between human factions. Terrakion shaped an escape route into the earth, Virizion used its speed to shield the fleeing Pokémon, and Cobalion escorted the Pokémon to safety. Within the ashes of the now burned-down forest, they found a lone Pokémon—Keldeo—that they took in as their own. Keldeo is training to be a Sword of Justice.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Later, when Keldeo has been healed (except for its horn), it walks outside the Pokémon Center with Ash and his friends. Iris expresses relief on Keldeo&#039;s recovery. Ash and his friends introduce themselves and Ash asks Keldeo what happened. While a {{p|Liepard}} and a {{p|Herdier}} battle on a nearby battlefield, Keldeo tells them what it did before it met them. It also reveals that to become a Sword of Justice, one has to defeat Kyurem. After telling them how it ran away, Keldeo douses its head under a pipe. Keldeo speculates that Kyurem is probably furious, and Ash realizes that that&#039;s why Kyurem attacked them. Ash questions it, asking it if it&#039;s scared. He says that Keldeo shouldn&#039;t be scared just because it lost, which angers Keldeo. It vows to rescue the Swords of Justice right then. Ash and his friends agree and promise to go with Keldeo. First, they eat from the Darumaka lunch boxes. Ash and Keldeo eat quickly and simultaneously choke, which makes Iris call both Ash and Keldeo &amp;quot;little kids&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Featured Pokémon==&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Kyurem}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Cobalion}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Terrakion}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Virizion}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Keldeo}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Porygon2}}{{tt|*|Cameo in intro sequence}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Porygon-Z}}{{tt|*|Cameo in intro sequence}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ferrothorn}}{{tt|*|Cameo in intro sequence}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Vullaby}}{{tt|*|Cameo in intro sequence}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Zweilous}}{{tt|*|Cameo in intro sequence}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Kyurem}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Cobalion}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Terrakion}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Virizion}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Keldeo}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Iris}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Cilan}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]] (cameo)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]] (cameo)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Nurse Joy]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Malin]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{OBP|Mimi|M15}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{OBP|Elder|Village of Dragons}} (flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Max]] (Japanese version only)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Lawrence III]] (Japanese version only)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Molly Hale]] (Japanese version only)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Oakley]] (Japanese version only)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Butler]] (Japanese version only)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Tory Lund]] (Japanese version only)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Alice]] (Japanese version only)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[The Phantom]] (Japanese version only)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Newton Graceland]] (Japanese version only)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Grings Kodai]] (Japanese version only)&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Kanata and Misaki]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Mother and daughter]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Station attendant&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}; cameo)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scraggy}} ({{OP|Ash|Scraggy}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Iris|Excadrill}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Crustle}} ({{OP|Cilan|Crustle}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ({{OP|Cilan|Stunfisk}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Vanillite}} ([[Malin]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Liepard}} ([[Misaki]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Herdier}} ({{un|Kanata}}&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Kyurem}} ([[Kyurem (M15)|wild]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Keldeo}} ([[Keldeo (M15)|wild]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Cobalion}} ([[Swords of Justice (M15)|wild]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Terrakion}} ([[Swords of Justice (M15)|wild]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Virizion}} ([[Swords of Justice (M15)|wild]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Cryogonal}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Druddigon}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tympole}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Minccino}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Deerling}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Deerling|Summer Form}}; multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sawsbuck}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Sawsbuck|Summer Form}}; multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--* {{p|Alomomola}}--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Bouffalant}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Swanna}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Cottonee}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Whimsicott}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Cubchoo}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Basculin}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Basculin|Blue-Striped}}; multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Pokémon in the Swords of Justice legend====&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Deerling}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Deerling|Spring, Summer and Autumn Forms}}; multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{P|Sawsbuck}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Sawsbuck|Summer and Autumn Forms}}; multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Darumaka}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Petilil}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Lilligant}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Minccino}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Cinccino}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Cottonee}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Patrat}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Watchog}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tranquill}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Blitzle}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Zebstrika}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Palpitoad}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Seismitoad}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Sewaddle}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Swadloon}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Leavanny}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Purrloin}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Liepard}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Lillipup}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Herdier}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Stoutland}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Maractus}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Cubchoo}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Beartic}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Trubbish}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Garbodor}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Drilbur}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Excadrill}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Venipede}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Whirlipede}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Scolipede}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Heatmor}}&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--* {{p|Golett}}--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--* {{p|Karrablast}}--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--* {{p|Klang}}--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
====Opening title (Japanese version only)====&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|M01}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mew}} ({{mov|Mew|movie|1}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikachutwo]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Zapdos}} ({{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Zapdos|movie}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Articuno}} ({{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Articuno|movie}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Moltres}} ({{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Moltres|movie}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Entei}} ({{mov|Entei|illusion created by the Unown|3}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Celebi}} ({{mov|Celebi|wild|4}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Latios}} ({{mov|Latios|anime|5}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Latias}} ({{mov|Latias|anime|5}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Jirachi}} ({{mov|Jirachi|movie|6}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Groudon}} ([[Meta Groudon]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ({{mov|Rayquaza|movie|7}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Deoxys}} ({{mov|Deoxys|movie|7}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{mov|Lucario|movie|8}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Mew}} ({{mov|Mew|movie|8}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Manaphy}} ({{mov|Manaphy|movie|9}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Dialga}} ({{mov|Dialga|movie}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Palkia}} ({{mov|Palkia|movie}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{mov|Shaymin|movie|11}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shaymin|Sky Forme and Land Forme}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pichu}} ([[Spiky-eared Pichu]])&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Zorua}} ({{mov|Zorua|wild|13}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{mov|Zoroark|wild|13}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{mov|Legendary beasts|Shiny|13}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Victini}} ({{mov|Victini|wild|14}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Zekrom}} ({{mov|Zekrom|wild|14}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Reshiram}} ({{mov|Reshiram|wild|14}})&lt;br /&gt;
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====Intro====&lt;br /&gt;
Additionally, every single species of Pokémon discovered prior to [[Generation VI]] (including the infamous {{p|Porygon}} evolution line, and excluding {{p|Genesect}}) makes a cameo appearance in the intro sequence of the film.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Cast==&lt;br /&gt;
{{MissingInfo|1|enva}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{cast|Unova2|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Ash&#039;s Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Iris (anime)|disp=Iris|Eileen Stevens|Iris|Aoi Yūki|アイリス|悠木碧}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Iris&#039;s Axew|disp=Axew|Kayzie Rogers|Kibago|Minami Tsuda|キバゴ|津田美波}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Cilan (anime)|disp=Cilan|Jason Griffith|Dent|Mamoru Miyano|デント|宮野 真守}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Nurse Joy|Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld{{!}}Alyson Rosenfeld|Joy|Chika Fujimura|ジョーイ |藤村知可}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|M15#Characters|disp=Station attendant|none|Station attendant|Kenta Miyake|駅員|三宅健太}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Ash&#039;s Oshawott|disp=Oshawott|Lisa Ortiz|Mijumaru|Misato Fukuen|ミジュマル|福圓美里|}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Ash&#039;s Pignite|disp=Pignite|Marc Thompson|Chaoboo|Wasabi Mizuta|チャオブー|水田わさび}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Ash&#039;s Snivy|disp=Snivy|Michele Knotz|Tsutarja|Megumi Hayashibara|ツタージャ|林原めぐみ}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Ash&#039;s Scraggy|disp=Scraggy|Jason Griffith|Zuruggu|Akeno Watanabe|ズルッグ|渡辺明乃}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Iris&#039;s Emolga|disp=Emolga|Mika Kanai|Emonga|Mika Kanai|エモンガ|かないみか}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Cilan&#039;s Crustle|disp=Crustle|Tom Wayland|Iwapalace|Shin-ichiro Miki|イワパレス|三木眞一郎|bottom=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
! colspan=6 | {{color|FFF|Special appearances by}}&lt;br /&gt;
|-&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Malin|Erica Schroeder|Marin|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Rola|マリン|ローラ|top=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Keldeo (M15)|disp=Keldeo|List of English voice actors{{!}}Vic Mignogna|Keldeo|Shōko Nakagawa|ケルディオ|中川翔子}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Swords of Justice#Cobalion|disp=Cobalion|H.D. Quinn|Cobalon|Kōichi Yamadera|コバルオン|山寺宏一}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Swords of Justice#Virizion|disp=Virizion|Emily Williams|Virizion|Takako Honda|ビリジオン|本田貴子}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Swords of Justice#Terrakion|disp=Terrakion|List of English voice actors{{!}}Henry Carr|Terrakion|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Hiroki Yasumoto|テラキオン|安元洋貴}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{cast|Unova2|Kyurem (M15)|disp=Kyurem|Marc Thompson|Kyurem|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Katsumi Takahashi|キュレム|高橋克実|bottom=yes}}&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Soundtrack==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo / Meloetta&#039;s Dazzling Recital Music Collection}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Events==&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Keldeo event art.png|thumb|150px|right|Keldeo event artwork]]&lt;br /&gt;
===Pre-order distribution===&lt;br /&gt;
In Japan, [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Shokotan Keldeo|Keldeo]] was distributed via [[DS Wireless Communications|local wireless]] at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from June 23 to August 31, 2012 to players who pre-ordered tickets to see the film.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In Taiwan, it was distributed via local wireless from September 20 to October 20, 2012.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Movie distributions===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:M15 Meloetta distribution artwork.png|150px|left|thumb|Meloetta distribution artwork]]&lt;br /&gt;
In Japan, [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Movie Meloetta|Meloetta]] was distributed via [[infrared]] at theaters which screened the movie across Japan, which occurred from July 14 to September 30, 2012 and during a pre-release event on July 1, 2012.&lt;br /&gt;
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In Taiwan, it was distributed via infrared at {{wp|Showtime Cinemas}} on October 5, 2012.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trailers==&lt;br /&gt;
===English===&lt;br /&gt;
{{youtubevid|YGhkmSqQs5M|Pokemon|black 2|white 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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====Sneak-peek videos====&lt;br /&gt;
{{youtubevid|sKpXxsXGlhs|Pokemon|black 2|white 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
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{{youtubevid|niZd9l7jd1o|Pokemon|white 2|black 2}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Manga adaptation==&lt;br /&gt;
{{main|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice (manga)}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
* This {{pkmn|movie}} was released between [[BW087]] and [[BW088]] in Japan. However, it chronologically takes place sometime before the aforementioned episodes, as {{an|Dawn}} was in {{Ash}}&#039;s {{ashfr|group}} at that point, and they were also accompanied by {{an|Meloetta}}. This arc cannot be interrupted, therefore it must take place some time before [[BW082]], which was when Meloetta started following Ash and his friends or after [[BW097]] when Meloetta left the group&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the fourth consecutive movie in which Ash and his friends do not encounter {{TRT}}.&lt;br /&gt;
** This is also the only movie in which [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} do not have speaking roles. Instead, they only make brief cameo appearances in the introduction, ending credits, and small scenes during the actual story.&lt;br /&gt;
* Despite being released during &#039;&#039;Best Wishes! Season 2&#039;&#039;, this movie does not feature any pre-[[Generation V]] Pokémon other than {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Meowth}}, outside of the &amp;quot;Pokémon World&amp;quot; intro scene.&lt;br /&gt;
** The cameo of {{p|Porygon2}} and {{p|Porygon-Z}} in the intro marks the appearance of all pre-Generation V Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}.&lt;br /&gt;
** The intro also marks the first anime appearances of {{p|Jynx}} and {{p|Kadabra}} since &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]&#039;&#039;.&lt;br /&gt;
* In {{pmin|Australia}} and {{pmin|New Zealand}}, this movie received a theatrical release, and special screenings were held at selected Hoyts Cinemas for two consecutive weekends; February 16 and 17, and February 23 and 24.&lt;br /&gt;
* This movie is the first since &#039;&#039;[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]&#039;&#039; to have [[PK24|a Pikachu short]] distributed alongside it.&lt;br /&gt;
* With a length of 72 minutes, this is the shortest of all the Pokémon movies to date.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
* Kyurem was able to freeze the three Swords of Justice with {{m|Ice Burn}}, and Keldeo with {{m|Freeze Shock}}. However, in the [[core series]] Pokémon games, Ice Burn and Freeze Shock cause {{status|burn}} and {{status|paralysis}}, respectively.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, during the first half of the movie, the Swords of Justice are called the &amp;quot;&#039;&#039;Swords of Destiny&#039;&#039;.&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Movie15Title.png|thumb|300px|Opening title montage]]&lt;br /&gt;
* In the Japanese version, during the opening title sequence, the number 15 is created using snapshots from the previous fourteen movies; this is omitted in the dub.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Be an Arrow!]] is replaced by [[Rival Destinies]] as the opening theme.&lt;br /&gt;
* Cartoon Network and YTV&#039;s airing of this movie uses a shorter cut provided by [[The Pokémon Company International]]. A number of scenes are either excluded or rearranged in order to reduce the movie&#039;s running time.&lt;br /&gt;
** The title card sequence is moved to immediately after the &amp;quot;World of Pokémon&amp;quot; segment, while the scenes of Keldeo training and battling Kyurem for the first time &amp;amp;ndash; which are before the title card in the original cut &amp;amp;ndash; are moved to after it.&lt;br /&gt;
** The battle between {{un|Kanata}} and [[Misaki]] is mostly cut out, leaving only a shot of them in the background.&lt;br /&gt;
** All scenes from the ending credits are removed, leaving absent events such as the blimp being returned to the museum. The edited credit roll simply plays the credits over a black background and uses a brief instrumental song.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Memories]] is replaced by [[It&#039;s All Inside of You]] as the ending theme.&lt;br /&gt;
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==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
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==Related articles==&lt;br /&gt;
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* [[Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice (manga)]]&lt;br /&gt;
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==External links==&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[http://www.amazon.com/Pokémon-Movie-Kyurem-Sword-Justice/dp/B01ASDFEFY Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice]&#039;&#039; on [[Prime Video]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Pok%C3%A9mon_the_Movie_Kyurem_vs_The_Sword_of_Justice?id=s0We-SvttHM Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice]&#039;&#039; on [[Google Play]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*&#039;&#039;[https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/pokemon-movie-kyurem-vs.-sword/id1071999246 Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice]&#039;&#039; on [[iTunes]] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2549540/ &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice&#039;&#039; at IMDb]&lt;br /&gt;
*{{wp|Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice|&#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice&#039;&#039; at Wikipedia}}&lt;br /&gt;
*[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/pokemon-movies/pokemon-the-movie-kyurem-vs-the-sword-of-justice-2012 Official website for &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice&#039;&#039;] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(English)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2012/ Official website for &#039;&#039;Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice&#039;&#039;] &amp;lt;small&amp;gt;(Japanese)&amp;lt;/small&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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title_en=A Restoration Confrontation!&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Part 2|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja=ネジ山の激闘！アバゴーラの奇跡！！（後編）|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja_trans=The Fierce Fighting at Spiral Mountain! &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Abagoura&#039;s Miracle!! (Part 2) |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_jp=April 26, 2012 |&lt;br /&gt;
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art= 夏目久仁彦 |&lt;br /&gt;
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* {{BMGf|128679|Preview thread on BMGf}} &#039;&#039;Closed&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|131511|Original review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|138409|Dub review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;A Restoration Confrontation! Part 2&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;ネジ山の激闘！アバゴーラの奇跡！！ (後編）&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;The Fierce Fighting at {{tt|Spiral Mountain|Twist Mountain}}! {{tt|Abagoura|Carracosta}}&#039;s Miracle!! (Part 2)&#039;&#039;) is the 76th episode of &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039;, and the 733rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 26, 2012 and in the United States on August 25, 2012.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/15_28-a-restoration-confrontation-part-2/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Ash and his friends have made their way through Twist Mountain, meeting a Pokémon archeologist named Ferris, whose Cover Fossil was stolen by Team Rocket and restored into the ancient Pokémon Tirtouga. Then Tirtouga ran away in a state of fear and confusion, and our heroes went after it, hoping to catch up to it before Team Rocket got there!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With some protection and reassurance—and a lunch of berries, adjusted to Tirtouga’s ancient taste buds by Ferris—Tirtouga finally calms down and decides to trust Ash and the others. But Team Rocket has been tracking the ancient Pokémon, intending to use its energy to open the Time Gate, the space-time warp beneath Twist Mountain. Sure enough, the villains show up to catch it—and in the ensuing battle, it evolves into Carracosta and takes off toward the Time Gate!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Team Rocket sets off in pursuit, and manages to trap Carracosta and stabilize the space-time warp, just as Dr. Zager planned! Thanks to Ferris’s boss Sierra and her impressive knowledge of the mountain, our heroes catch up just as Jessie, James, and Meowth are about to cross into the ancient world, and attempt to drive them away with a battle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The battle doesn’t go too well for Ash and friends—but then Carracosta sounds a bellowing roar, drawing several wild Carracosta through the Time Gate to answer its call for help! These reinforcements send Team Rocket packing, and our heroes—along with Sierra and Ferris, who has confirmed that this Carracosta is the same Pokémon he befriended as a boy—have just a few minutes to experience the ancient world before they must say goodbye and escape through the Time Gate before it closes.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finally, Sierra and Ferris guide Ash, Iris, and Cilan safely to the other side of Twist Mountain, and their journey to Icirrus City continues!&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Ash}} and [[Ferris]] chase down a newly restored {{p|Tirtouga}} down a riverbank. However, when {{AP|Oshawott}} drives it out of the water, Tirtouga refuses to listen to them and continues attacking the group, accidentally hitting a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Whirlipede}}. However, when the Whirlipede all use {{m|Steamroller}}, Ferris stands in front of Tirtouga and takes the hit. Before the Whirlipede can execute another attack, {{an|Cilan}}, {{an|Iris}}, and [[Sierra]] arrive in a truck and stop the Steamroller attacks with {{TP|Cilan|Crustle}}&#039;s {{m|Rock Wrecker}}. Ash and Ferris get into the truck before Sierra drives them away from the river. Ferris explains that {{TRT}} is planning to use Tirtouga to try and open the [[Time travel|Time Gate]] below [[Twist Mountain]] so that they can catch lots of ancient Pokémon. Meanwhile, [[James]] launches tracking drones in order to find Tirtouga.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The group stops in a clearing for some rest, and Ash and Cilan fetch {{berries}} for {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and Tirtouga to eat. However, Tirtouga refuses to eat until Ferris brings it a different type of berry - Tirtouga&#039;s favorite food which no longer exists, but Ferris has found a good substitute for it. Later, while Tirtouga is napping, {{TP|James|Yamask}} attacks them all with {{m|Night Shade}} and Team Rocket ambushes them. After a barrage of attacks from Yamask and {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}}, {{MTR}} catches Tirtouga in a net; however, at that precise moment, Tirtouga begins to evolve and breaks free of the net, now a {{p|Carracosta}}.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Suddenly, as Carracosta is fighting Team Rocket, it hears the voices of other Tirtouga and Carracosta and runs away into the forest. Although Ferris and the others try to run after it, Yamask uses {{m|Haze}} to stop them. As [[Jessie]] reports Tirtouga&#039;s evolution to [[Dr. Zager]], the doctor notes that the Time Gate is expanding. Team Rocket again chases after Carracosta, who is heading straight for the Time Gate. Just as Carracosta is about to pass through the Gate, Meowth uses another contraption to grab its feet and arms. James uses Carracosta&#039;s life energy to keep the Time Gate open, and Carracosta falls to the ground, exhausted.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just as Team Rocket is about to pass through the Time Gate, Ash and friends arrive and confront them. While Ash and Cilan battle Jessie and James, Ferris, Sierra, and Iris free Carracosta and help it stand up. However, as Carracosta finally remembers Ferris, Yamask and Woobat begin to gain the upper hand over {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} and Pikachu. Carracosta stands up and calls for help from its friends on the other side of the Time Gate. Unfortunately, as three Carracosta pass through the Gate, James uses a force field to capture them. Working together, the four Carracosta easily destroy the force field with Ancient Power and Team Rocket escapes without any Pokémon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the danger passed, everyone passes through the Time Gate to say goodbye to Carracosta. As the Time Gate closes, they all bid farewell and return to their own world, with the portal between Twist Mountain and the ancient world gone forever. Sierra apologizes for not believing Ferris&#039;s childhood story of traveling back in time, while Ferris was simply glad to see Carracosta again. Meanwhile, Dr. Zager watches his monitor, and relays to the Rocket trio that the mission is aborted as the Time Gate is now closed, so they zip off towards their next scheme.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining badge, go here. --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James&#039;s Yamask]] is revealed to know {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} stop {{TRT}}&#039;s attempts to travel through the [[time travel|time gate]] in [[Twist Mountain]], forcing them to retreat.&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dare da BW076.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who&#039;s That Pokémon?}}]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Iris}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Cilan}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Dr. Zager]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ferris]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sierra]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WTP BW076.png|thumb|right|200px|Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Carracosta}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Crustle}} ({{OP|Cilan|Crustle}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Woobat}} ({{OP|Jessie|Woobat}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yamask}} ({{OP|James|Yamask}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tirtouga}} (evolves)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carracosta}} (newly evolved)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Whirlipede}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carracosta}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Archeops}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Archen}} (multiple; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia== &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Professor Oak&#039;s Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Vanillish}}&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{TRT}} attacks {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} under a tree, [[Jessie]] has a communication device over her eye. After Ash and [[Ferris]] refuse to give up {{p|Tirtouga}}, Jessie says, &amp;quot;Resistance is futile.&amp;quot; This line is the catchphrase of the Borg from the sci-fi series &#039;&#039;{{wp|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}&#039;&#039;, who commonly wore similar devices.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
* Before Ash and his friends are in the cave confronting Team Rocket, there is a moment prior to Jessie speaking, when [[James]] moves his lips but does not say anything.&lt;br /&gt;
* Right after Ferris and Ash get into [[Sierra]]&#039;s truck, Ferris&#039;s right hand is drawn backwards as he is holding Tirtouga just before Ash scans it with his [[Pokédex]].&lt;br /&gt;
* While Ferris is talking, his reflection can be seen in the car&#039;s windshield. During this time, his expression changes and he closes his eyelids slightly, but this was not seen in his reflection. Also, the reflection was at the same angle as him despite the slope of the windshield.&lt;br /&gt;
* The fruit Tirtouga is eating disappears after it yawns and the scene zooms out. The fruit reappears when Team Rocket zooms in on it.&lt;br /&gt;
* During the battle with Team Rocket, which takes place inside the Twist Mountain caves, Team Rocket appear to be inside the Time Gate (that is, in the past) in one shot. They are outside of it (in the present) in the next one.&lt;br /&gt;
* The episode in a whole doesn&#039;t make logical sense. if the fosses was the Tirtouga Ferris befriended in past then it couldn&#039;t of evolved in a Carracosta in the future/now time and then gone back in time to die and become a Tirtouga/Cover fossle (as the fossle is a Tirtouga shell, not Carracosta shell). but if it wasn&#039;t the Tirtouga Ferris befriended how did it get Ferris necklace? did the Carracosta it/loose it to a different Tirtouga that then became the fossle Ferris found? It could be that the restoration machine revives a fossil to its first elevation form. if so then that would one of the few times a pokemon has &amp;quot;de-evolved&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
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		<author><name>DemonicsFire</name></author>
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		<title>BW076</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;DemonicsFire: /* Errors */  time travel episodes always get messy...&lt;/p&gt;
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* {{BMGf|128679|Preview thread on BMGf}} &#039;&#039;Closed&#039;&#039;&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|131511|Original review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{BMGf|138409|Dub review thread on BMGf}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;A Restoration Confrontation! Part 2&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;ネジ山の激闘！アバゴーラの奇跡！！ (後編）&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;The Fierce Fighting at {{tt|Spiral Mountain|Twist Mountain}}! {{tt|Abagoura|Carracosta}}&#039;s Miracle!! (Part 2)&#039;&#039;) is the 76th episode of &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039;, and the 733rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on April 26, 2012 and in the United States on August 25, 2012.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{{spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/15_28-a-restoration-confrontation-part-2/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;Ash and his friends have made their way through Twist Mountain, meeting a Pokémon archeologist named Ferris, whose Cover Fossil was stolen by Team Rocket and restored into the ancient Pokémon Tirtouga. Then Tirtouga ran away in a state of fear and confusion, and our heroes went after it, hoping to catch up to it before Team Rocket got there!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With some protection and reassurance—and a lunch of berries, adjusted to Tirtouga’s ancient taste buds by Ferris—Tirtouga finally calms down and decides to trust Ash and the others. But Team Rocket has been tracking the ancient Pokémon, intending to use its energy to open the Time Gate, the space-time warp beneath Twist Mountain. Sure enough, the villains show up to catch it—and in the ensuing battle, it evolves into Carracosta and takes off toward the Time Gate!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Team Rocket sets off in pursuit, and manages to trap Carracosta and stabilize the space-time warp, just as Dr. Zager planned! Thanks to Ferris’s boss Sierra and her impressive knowledge of the mountain, our heroes catch up just as Jessie, James, and Meowth are about to cross into the ancient world, and attempt to drive them away with a battle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The battle doesn’t go too well for Ash and friends—but then Carracosta sounds a bellowing roar, drawing several wild Carracosta through the Time Gate to answer its call for help! These reinforcements send Team Rocket packing, and our heroes—along with Sierra and Ferris, who has confirmed that this Carracosta is the same Pokémon he befriended as a boy—have just a few minutes to experience the ancient world before they must say goodbye and escape through the Time Gate before it closes.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Finally, Sierra and Ferris guide Ash, Iris, and Cilan safely to the other side of Twist Mountain, and their journey to Icirrus City continues!&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Ash}} and [[Ferris]] chase down a newly restored {{p|Tirtouga}} down a riverbank. However, when {{AP|Oshawott}} drives it out of the water, Tirtouga refuses to listen to them and continues attacking the group, accidentally hitting a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Whirlipede}}. However, when the Whirlipede all use {{m|Steamroller}}, Ferris stands in front of Tirtouga and takes the hit. Before the Whirlipede can execute another attack, {{an|Cilan}}, {{an|Iris}}, and [[Sierra]] arrive in a truck and stop the Steamroller attacks with {{TP|Cilan|Crustle}}&#039;s {{m|Rock Wrecker}}. Ash and Ferris get into the truck before Sierra drives them away from the river. Ferris explains that {{TRT}} is planning to use Tirtouga to try and open the [[Time travel|Time Gate]] below [[Twist Mountain]] so that they can catch lots of ancient Pokémon. Meanwhile, [[James]] launches tracking drones in order to find Tirtouga.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The group stops in a clearing for some rest, and Ash and Cilan fetch {{berries}} for {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Iris|Axew}}, and Tirtouga to eat. However, Tirtouga refuses to eat until Ferris brings it a different type of berry - Tirtouga&#039;s favorite food which no longer exists, but Ferris has found a good substitute for it. Later, while Tirtouga is napping, {{TP|James|Yamask}} attacks them all with {{m|Night Shade}} and Team Rocket ambushes them. After a barrage of attacks from Yamask and {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}}, {{MTR}} catches Tirtouga in a net; however, at that precise moment, Tirtouga begins to evolve and breaks free of the net, now a {{p|Carracosta}}.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Suddenly, as Carracosta is fighting Team Rocket, it hears the voices of other Tirtouga and Carracosta and runs away into the forest. Although Ferris and the others try to run after it, Yamask uses {{m|Haze}} to stop them. As [[Jessie]] reports Tirtouga&#039;s evolution to [[Dr. Zager]], the doctor notes that the Time Gate is expanding. Team Rocket again chases after Carracosta, who is heading straight for the Time Gate. Just as Carracosta is about to pass through the Gate, Meowth uses another contraption to grab its feet and arms. James uses Carracosta&#039;s life energy to keep the Time Gate open, and Carracosta falls to the ground, exhausted.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Just as Team Rocket is about to pass through the Time Gate, Ash and friends arrive and confront them. While Ash and Cilan battle Jessie and James, Ferris, Sierra, and Iris free Carracosta and help it stand up. However, as Carracosta finally remembers Ferris, Yamask and Woobat begin to gain the upper hand over {{TP|Cilan|Pansage}} and Pikachu. Carracosta stands up and calls for help from its friends on the other side of the Time Gate. Unfortunately, as three Carracosta pass through the Gate, James uses a force field to capture them. Working together, the four Carracosta easily destroy the force field with Ancient Power and Team Rocket escapes without any Pokémon.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
With the danger passed, everyone passes through the Time Gate to say goodbye to Carracosta. As the Time Gate closes, they all bid farewell and return to their own world, with the portal between Twist Mountain and the ancient world gone forever. Sierra apologizes for not believing Ferris&#039;s childhood story of traveling back in time, while Ferris was simply glad to see Carracosta again. Meanwhile, Dr. Zager watches his monitor, and relays to the Rocket trio that the mission is aborted as the Time Gate is now closed, so they zip off towards their next scheme.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!-- This is not for summarizing everything that happens in this episode. Only events pertaining to the series as a whole, such as catching and releasing Pokémon and obtaining badge, go here. --&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James&#039;s Yamask]] is revealed to know {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} stop {{TRT}}&#039;s attempts to travel through the [[time travel|time gate]] in [[Twist Mountain]], forcing them to retreat.&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:Dare da BW076.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who&#039;s That Pokémon?}}]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Iris}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Cilan}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Dr. Zager]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ferris]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Sierra]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:WTP BW076.png|thumb|right|200px|Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]&lt;br /&gt;
[[Who&#039;s That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Carracosta}}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pansage}} ({{OP|Cilan|Pansage}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Crustle}} ({{OP|Cilan|Crustle}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Woobat}} ({{OP|Jessie|Woobat}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Yamask}} ({{OP|James|Yamask}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Tirtouga}} (evolves)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carracosta}} (newly evolved)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Whirlipede}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Carracosta}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Archeops}} (multiple)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Archen}} (multiple; flashback)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Trivia== &lt;br /&gt;
* [[Professor Oak&#039;s Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Vanillish}}&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{TRT}} attacks {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} under a tree, [[Jessie]] has a communication device over her eye. After Ash and [[Ferris]] refuse to give up {{p|Tirtouga}}, Jessie says, &amp;quot;Resistance is futile.&amp;quot; This line is the catchphrase of the Borg from the sci-fi series &#039;&#039;{{wp|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}&#039;&#039;, who commonly wore similar devices.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
* Before Ash and his friends are in the cave confronting Team Rocket, there is a moment prior to Jessie speaking, when [[James]] moves his lips but does not say anything.&lt;br /&gt;
* Right after Ferris and Ash get into [[Sierra]]&#039;s truck, Ferris&#039;s right hand is drawn backwards as he is holding Tirtouga just before Ash scans it with his [[Pokédex]].&lt;br /&gt;
* While Ferris is talking, his reflection can be seen in the car&#039;s windshield. During this time, his expression changes and he closes his eyelids slightly, but this was not seen in his reflection. Also, the reflection was at the same angle as him despite the slope of the windshield.&lt;br /&gt;
* The fruit Tirtouga is eating disappears after it yawns and the scene zooms out. The fruit reappears when Team Rocket zooms in on it.&lt;br /&gt;
* During the battle with Team Rocket, which takes place inside the Twist Mountain caves, Team Rocket appear to be inside the Time Gate (that is, in the past) in one shot. They are outside of it (in the present) in the next one.&lt;br /&gt;
* The episode in a whole doesn&#039;t make logical sense. if the fosses was the Tirtouga Ferris befriended in past then it couldn&#039;t of evolved in a Carracosta in the future/now time and then gone back in time to die and become a Tirtouga/Cover fossle (as the fossle is a Tirtouga shell, not Carracosta shell). but if it wasn&#039;t the Tirtouga Ferris befriended how did it get Ferris necklace? did the Carracosta it/loose it to a different Tirtouga that then became the fossle Ferris found?&lt;br /&gt;
    * It could be that the restoration machine revives a fossil to its first elevation form. if so then that would one of the few times a pokemon has &amp;quot;de-evolved&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;DemonicsFire: /* Major events */&lt;/p&gt;
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epcode=DP187 |&lt;br /&gt;
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title_en=A Real Rival Rouser!|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja=激闘フルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja_trans=Intense Fighting Full Battle! Satoshi VS Shinji!! |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_jp=August 12, 2010 |&lt;br /&gt;
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en_op=[[We Will Carry On!]] |&lt;br /&gt;
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ja_ed=[[In Your Heart, LaLaLa|君の胸にＬａＬａＬａ]] |&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;A Real Rival Rouser!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;激闘フルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Intense Fighting Full Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!&#039;&#039;) is the 187th episode of &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]&#039;&#039;, and the 653rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 12, 2010 and in the United States on January 8, 2011.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/13_30-a-real-rival-rouser/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;The Sinnoh League quarterfinal battle between rivals Ash and Paul is turning out to be one for the ages! Ash still has all six of his Pokémon, while Paul’s Aggron and Gastrodon have been eliminated. But the tide begins to turn at this point as Paul’s true strategy begins to emerge: to predict and counter whatever Ash does! Paul’s Drapion sets up a nasty trap with Toxic Spikes and, mere moments later, a dazzling tactical display renders Ash’s Buizel, Staraptor, and Torterra unable to battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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Next, Ash’s Gliscor comes in against Paul’s amazingly fast Ninjask. When Gliscor hits the ground and takes a lot of damage from Toxic Spikes, Ash switches it out in favor of Infernape—and this is where some creative strategizing on Ash’s part begins to erode Paul’s strategy, as an underground Flare Blitz burns off the Toxic Spikes!&lt;br /&gt;
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After his Ninjask is eliminated, Paul brings out his Froslass, while Ash calls on Pikachu. Although Froslass is powerful and its evasion skills are impressive, Pikachu’s tenacity rules the bout, and Froslass is eliminated!&lt;br /&gt;
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When Paul again calls on Drapion, Ash gets Gliscor back into the battle. Although Gliscor is still feeling the effects of previous battling, the magnificent training it received from the Air Battle Master is evident. We leave the action just as Gliscor is diving directly into Drapion’s Pin Missile! How will this incredible battle end?&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] quarterfinals [[Full Battle]] between {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] continues from where it left off, with {{AP|Buizel}} trapped in the grip of {{p|Drapion}}&#039;s tail. When Buizel tries to use {{m|Sonic Boom}} with his free tail, Drapion just grabs it with its pincer, shutting the attack down. Ash instructs Buizel to inflate and instantly release the floatation sack on his neck, which allows him to escape and hit Drapion with {{m|Water Gun}}, propelling himself into the air in the process. However, Paul expected this outcome and has Drapion use {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, which litters the field with them and {{status|poison}}s Buizel when he lands. Drapion then uses {{m|Pin Missile}} to finish Buizel off, finally bringing Ash down one Pokémon. Watching at home, Reggie explains that Paul knew he had his opening when Buizel escaped, and since a Trainer is liable to let their guard down after a successful escape, Paul knew he had the perfect opportunity to use Toxic Spikes and then score a quick knockout with Pin Missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash recalls Buizel and sends out {{AP|Staraptor}}, who, as a {{type|Flying}}, is immune to the effects of Toxic Spikes. Drapion uses another Pin Missile, which Staraptor manages to dodge, despite all the damage he had taken from {{DL|Paul|Gastrodon}}. He then goes in for an {{m|Aerial Ace}}, but Paul has Drapion deke by entering an interception position, then instead dodging at the last second, before capturing Staraptor with its pincer tail. Drapion then turns around and hits the trapped Staraptor with {{m|Cross Poison}}, before slamming the Predator Pokémon onto the ground, poisoning him with the remnants of Toxic Spikes and knocking him out.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash recalls Staraptor, and, now aware of Drapion&#039;s battling style of luring opponents in and trapping them with its tail, sends out the much bigger {{AP|Torterra}} (only for Paul to scoff and [[Reggie]] to remark that it was foolish for Ash to do this), who instantaneously gets poisoned by the Toxic Spikes. In the bleachers, {{an|Brock}} remarks that if Ash was using a Poison-type in this battle, then poison and poison would cancel out, resulting in the immediate elimination of the Toxic Spikes. The two Pokémon let out their battle cries, as Drapion goes in for a Cross Poison, but Torterra overpowers it with a quick {{m|Energy Ball}}. Ash has Torterra immediately follow that up with {{m|Leaf Storm}}, hitting Drapion again, before it pulls itself together and shuts the attack off with Pin Missile, resulting in a huge explosion. Ash, thinking Torterra is too big for Drapion to entrap, then has him go in for a {{m|Rock Climb}}. However, it turns out that Ash has underestimated Drapion; it manages to stop Torterra&#039;s attack cold with its pincers, vindicating Paul and Reggie&#039;s earlier statements about it being a bad move for Ash to send Torterra out against it. Drapion then uses {{m|Poison Fang}} to send Torterra plummeting back down to the battlefield, causing him major damage. He then uses {{m|Synthesis}} to regain some energy, but despite this, he ends up getting taken out after Drapion uses another Pin Missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash recalls Torterra, and Paul asks Ash if his {{AP|Gliscor}} will be his sixth Pokémon, to which Ash responds that Paul is correct. Paul then [[recall]]s Drapion as he tells Ash that he was able to figure out his strategy and Pokémon team by purposely letting him defeat {{DL|Paul|Aggron}} and Gastrodon, and also that, ever since he sent out Drapion, he had been able to predict every one of Ash&#039;s moves. However, Ash shows no signs of worry, and tells Paul that there is no one like him, which is why he is going to win this battle, before Paul replies that &#039;&#039;he&#039;&#039; is the one who will win.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash sends out Gliscor and Paul sends out his fourth Pokémon, {{DL|Paul|Ninjask}}, which uses {{m|Agility}} right from the start. Ash tells Gliscor to use its newest attack, {{m|Stone Edge}}. However, with Ninjask&#039;s Agility and {{a|Speed Boost}} [[Ability]] working in conjunction, Gliscor is unable to land a hit. Ninjask comes in with a quick {{m|Fury Cutter}}, hitting Gliscor countless times. While falling, Gliscor regains lift and tries to use {{m|Fire Fang}}, but Ninjask dodges, reappears from behind, and hits Gliscor in the back with another Fury Cutter, knocking it into the battlefield. Gliscor manages to stand up, but ends up getting poisoned from the Toxic Spikes, so Ash recalls it in favor of {{AP|Infernape}}, who also gets poisoned from the Toxic Spikes. Ash realizes that he&#039;s at a major disadvantage as long as the Toxic Spikes are active, but he quickly comes up with a plan and has Infernape use Dig, which surprises everyone since a Flying-type like Ninjask is immune to {{t|Ground}} attacks. Infernape then uses {{m|Flare Blitz}} from underground, illuminating the entire field in a bright red light and a subsequent eruption of fire, which not only eliminates the Toxic Spikes, but also causes Ninjask massive damage. Reggie is shocked at the unusual strategy, noting that Ash&#039;s tactic had to have surprised Paul as well. After Infernape resurfaces, Paul tells Ninjask to use {{m|Giga Drain}}, and it begins sapping Infernape of his energy. However, it turns out that all of the damage it endured from Infernape&#039;s underground Flare Blitz took a major toll on its speed, which allows Infernape to carefully scrutinize its movements and intercept it with a {{m|Mach Punch}}, knocking it out. Ash and Paul are now tied with three Pokémon each, and since Infernape is starting to get tired, Ash recalls him.&lt;br /&gt;
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Paul sends out his fifth Pokémon, {{DL|Paul|Froslass}}, and Ash chooses {{AP|Pikachu}}. Paul starts things off by having Froslass use {{m|Hail}}, and a thick cold mist soon covers the entire battlefield. Froslass&#039; {{a|Snow Cloak}} Ability then comes into effect as she begins fading in and out of view, preventing Pikachu from following her movements, and the situation becomes even more dire when Pikachu starts to take damage from the Hail. Ash commands him to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but the Hail severely restricts the attack, and it doesn&#039;t even come close to hitting Froslass. Paul has Froslass use {{m|Ice Shard}}, and Ash commands Pikachu to dodge, but he doesn&#039;t do so in time and suffers a direct hit. {{an|Barry}} worries that the attack barrage will become one-sided at this rate. Ash decides to use physical attacks instead and has Pikachu use {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but this doesn&#039;t work either, as Froslass simply phases through it and takes no damage. Froslass attempts to use another Ice Shard from behind, but Pikachu dodges it by leaping into the air, before finally scoring a hit on Froslass with a super-effective {{m|Iron Tail}}, knocking her into the ground; with all of the damage this caused, Hail finally subsides, leaving Froslass with nowhere to hide. Although Paul is impressed at this, he continues battling and has Froslass use {{m|Ice Beam}}, which [[Status|freeze]]s Pikachu. Froslass then prepares to use another Ice Shard, but Pikachu manages to escape his icy prison by smashing through it with Volt Tackle, then hit Froslass with it before she can launch the Ice Shard. As Pikachu suffers from the [[recoil]], Froslass is revealed to have fainted, thus leaving Paul with two Pokémon remaining. Although {{an|Dawn}} and Barry are happy that Ash is in the lead again, Brock reminds them that while Ash may have more remaining Pokémon, they have all taken considerable damage, whereas one of Paul&#039;s remaining two Pokémon has yet to enter the battle. Because of that, Ash is still operating at a disadvantage. Ash knows the round took a lot out of Pikachu, so he calls him back to the sidelines. &lt;br /&gt;
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Paul sends Drapion back out and Ash calls on Gliscor again, encouraging it to show Paul what it learned from [[McCann]]. Drapion uses Pin Missile to start things off and Gliscor dodges easily by launching into the sky. Gliscor uses Stone Edge, and Drapion uses Cross Poison to neutralize the attack, leaving behind a large smoke cloud that encases Gliscor. Ash then tells Gliscor to use {{m|Giga Impact}}, and it readies the attack, before flying erratically inside the smoke cloud to keep Paul and Drapion guessing about where it will emerge from. When Gliscor does emerge, Paul commands Drapion to use Poison Fang, but Gliscor hits Drapion in the back before it can do so. Paul commands Drapion to turn around and counterattack like it did with Buizel and Staraptor, but both are shocked to find Gliscor is nowhere to be seen. They then look up to see that Gliscor had used the recoil from the attack to quickly launch itself back into the air, safe from attack while it recharges from using Giga Impact. Reggie then remarks that Paul can no longer predict Ash&#039;s strategies, and with Paul&#039;s greatest strength now rendered moot, the winner of this battle is now anyone&#039;s guess. Reggie&#039;s thoughts are proven right as Paul realizes that he fell for Ash&#039;s strategy of using Stone Edge to divert his attention. He then has Drapion launch yet another Pin Missile, but Gliscor fearlessly flies right into the attack, expertly dodging every shot. It then readies an {{m|X-Scissor}} and dives straight for Drapion, with both Ash and Paul ready to give it their all as the battle enters its final stages.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] continue their [[Full Battle]].&lt;br /&gt;
* Paul is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Froslass}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ash&#039;s Gliscor]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Stone Edge}}.&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
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====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
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==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Dawn}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Brock}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Paul]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Barry}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Cynthia}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Reggie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Charles Goodshow]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Referee&lt;br /&gt;
* Audience&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Ash|Torterra}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Paul]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[Paul]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Froslass}} ([[Paul]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
* Music from &#039;&#039;[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios &amp;amp; Latias]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]&#039;&#039; is played during the episode.&lt;br /&gt;
* The effect of {{m|Toxic Spikes}} is shown differently in this episode to how it works in the {{pkmn|games}}. While in the games Toxic Spikes will {{status|poison}} any Pokémon sent into battle (with the exception of {{t|Flying}}-, {{t|Steel}}-, {{type|Poison}}, and {{a|Levitate|Levitating}} Pokémon), it is shown to poison any Pokémon that touches the ground affected by Toxic Spikes, regardless of type, in this episode. The exception is {{type|Poison}} Pokémon, as {{an|Brock}} mentioned that {{Ash}} needed one because they are immune to and can remove the effect.&lt;br /&gt;
** This episode also shows that Toxic Spikes could be removed without the aid of {{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Defog}}, or a Poison-type Pokémon. With some improvisation, {{AP|Infernape}} incinerated the field with {{m|Flare Blitz}} while {{m|Dig|underground}}, once again ignoring game mechanics and effectively removing its effect.&lt;br /&gt;
* A portion of the English [[dub]] title for the episode is likely a play on &amp;quot;[http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rabble_rouser rabble rouser]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the final episode prior to &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039; where [[Jessie&#039;s Wobbuffet]] doesn&#039;t appear.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the last time to date in which Ash has used {{AP|Staraptor}}, {{AP|Torterra}}, or {{AP|Buizel}} in a proper onscreen battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DP187 Error.png|thumb|250px|Infernape&#039;s missing tail]]&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{AP|Staraptor}} is defeated, {{p|Drapion}} is standing between Staraptor and Ash. However, when Ash returns Staraptor immediately after, Drapion is not in-between them.&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{TRT}} is complaining about the {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, [[James]]&#039;s right hand appears to have six fingers.&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{AP|Torterra}}&#039;s icon on the scoreboard changes to represent its defeat, the silhouette appears to be completely covering the icon&#039;s background. However, in every later scene in which the icon is shown, a small part of the background can be seen. This same error is present in [[DP188|the next episode]].&lt;br /&gt;
* When Ash is thinking about how to deal with Drapion&#039;s Toxic Spikes, Infernape&#039;s tail is missing.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Barry says the Toxic Spikes will stay on the field for a long time. In the original Japanese version, he implies that Toxic Spikes will stay on the field for the entire battle.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Paul says that he let Ash take down Gastrodon and Aggron to find out what Pokémon Ash would use. In the original Japanese version, Paul says his Pokémon were willing to go down to help him find out Ash&#039;s strategy.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Ash talks about needing to turn the battlefield upside-down to get rid of Toxic Spikes, and the phrase &amp;quot;upside-down&amp;quot; gives him the idea to use Infernape to get rid of them. In the original Japanese version, it was the word &amp;quot;battlefield&amp;quot; that gave him the idea.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Paul says it was clever for Ash to get rid of Toxic Spikes in the way that he did. In the original Japanese version, he says it would make sense for someone like Ash to come up with a strategy like that.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Barry notices that Ninjask can&#039;t use Speed Boost anymore. In the original Japanese version, he says that Ninjask cannot go any faster anymore.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, when Jessie drinks out of one of the cans, Meowth says they will charge her triple for the drink. In the original Japanese version, Meowth says that it will be coming out of her paycheck.&lt;br /&gt;
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==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
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|pt_br={{tt|Um Rival de Arrasar!|An Overwhelming Rival!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Rivalidade Inesquecível!|An Unforgetable Rivality}}&lt;br /&gt;
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;DemonicsFire: /* Major events */&lt;/p&gt;
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title_en=A Real Rival Rouser!|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja=激闘フルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！|&lt;br /&gt;
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en_op=[[We Will Carry On!]] |&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;A Real Rival Rouser!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;激闘フルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Intense Fighting Full Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!&#039;&#039;) is the 187th episode of &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]&#039;&#039;, and the 653rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 12, 2010 and in the United States on January 8, 2011.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/13_30-a-real-rival-rouser/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;The Sinnoh League quarterfinal battle between rivals Ash and Paul is turning out to be one for the ages! Ash still has all six of his Pokémon, while Paul’s Aggron and Gastrodon have been eliminated. But the tide begins to turn at this point as Paul’s true strategy begins to emerge: to predict and counter whatever Ash does! Paul’s Drapion sets up a nasty trap with Toxic Spikes and, mere moments later, a dazzling tactical display renders Ash’s Buizel, Staraptor, and Torterra unable to battle.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Next, Ash’s Gliscor comes in against Paul’s amazingly fast Ninjask. When Gliscor hits the ground and takes a lot of damage from Toxic Spikes, Ash switches it out in favor of Infernape—and this is where some creative strategizing on Ash’s part begins to erode Paul’s strategy, as an underground Flare Blitz burns off the Toxic Spikes!&lt;br /&gt;
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After his Ninjask is eliminated, Paul brings out his Froslass, while Ash calls on Pikachu. Although Froslass is powerful and its evasion skills are impressive, Pikachu’s tenacity rules the bout, and Froslass is eliminated!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
When Paul again calls on Drapion, Ash gets Gliscor back into the battle. Although Gliscor is still feeling the effects of previous battling, the magnificent training it received from the Air Battle Master is evident. We leave the action just as Gliscor is diving directly into Drapion’s Pin Missile! How will this incredible battle end?&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] quarterfinals [[Full Battle]] between {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] continues from where it left off, with {{AP|Buizel}} trapped in the grip of {{p|Drapion}}&#039;s tail. When Buizel tries to use {{m|Sonic Boom}} with his free tail, Drapion just grabs it with its pincer, shutting the attack down. Ash instructs Buizel to inflate and instantly release the floatation sack on his neck, which allows him to escape and hit Drapion with {{m|Water Gun}}, propelling himself into the air in the process. However, Paul expected this outcome and has Drapion use {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, which litters the field with them and {{status|poison}}s Buizel when he lands. Drapion then uses {{m|Pin Missile}} to finish Buizel off, finally bringing Ash down one Pokémon. Watching at home, Reggie explains that Paul knew he had his opening when Buizel escaped, and since a Trainer is liable to let their guard down after a successful escape, Paul knew he had the perfect opportunity to use Toxic Spikes and then score a quick knockout with Pin Missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash recalls Buizel and sends out {{AP|Staraptor}}, who, as a {{type|Flying}}, is immune to the effects of Toxic Spikes. Drapion uses another Pin Missile, which Staraptor manages to dodge, despite all the damage he had taken from {{DL|Paul|Gastrodon}}. He then goes in for an {{m|Aerial Ace}}, but Paul has Drapion deke by entering an interception position, then instead dodging at the last second, before capturing Staraptor with its pincer tail. Drapion then turns around and hits the trapped Staraptor with {{m|Cross Poison}}, before slamming the Predator Pokémon onto the ground, poisoning him with the remnants of Toxic Spikes and knocking him out.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash recalls Staraptor, and, now aware of Drapion&#039;s battling style of luring opponents in and trapping them with its tail, sends out the much bigger {{AP|Torterra}} (only for Paul to scoff and [[Reggie]] to remark that it was foolish for Ash to do this), who instantaneously gets poisoned by the Toxic Spikes. In the bleachers, {{an|Brock}} remarks that if Ash was using a Poison-type in this battle, then poison and poison would cancel out, resulting in the immediate elimination of the Toxic Spikes. The two Pokémon let out their battle cries, as Drapion goes in for a Cross Poison, but Torterra overpowers it with a quick {{m|Energy Ball}}. Ash has Torterra immediately follow that up with {{m|Leaf Storm}}, hitting Drapion again, before it pulls itself together and shuts the attack off with Pin Missile, resulting in a huge explosion. Ash, thinking Torterra is too big for Drapion to entrap, then has him go in for a {{m|Rock Climb}}. However, it turns out that Ash has underestimated Drapion; it manages to stop Torterra&#039;s attack cold with its pincers, vindicating Paul and Reggie&#039;s earlier statements about it being a bad move for Ash to send Torterra out against it. Drapion then uses {{m|Poison Fang}} to send Torterra plummeting back down to the battlefield, causing him major damage. He then uses {{m|Synthesis}} to regain some energy, but despite this, he ends up getting taken out after Drapion uses another Pin Missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash recalls Torterra, and Paul asks Ash if his {{AP|Gliscor}} will be his sixth Pokémon, to which Ash responds that Paul is correct. Paul then [[recall]]s Drapion as he tells Ash that he was able to figure out his strategy and Pokémon team by purposely letting him defeat {{DL|Paul|Aggron}} and Gastrodon, and also that, ever since he sent out Drapion, he had been able to predict every one of Ash&#039;s moves. However, Ash shows no signs of worry, and tells Paul that there is no one like him, which is why he is going to win this battle, before Paul replies that &#039;&#039;he&#039;&#039; is the one who will win.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash sends out Gliscor and Paul sends out his fourth Pokémon, {{DL|Paul|Ninjask}}, which uses {{m|Agility}} right from the start. Ash tells Gliscor to use its newest attack, {{m|Stone Edge}}. However, with Ninjask&#039;s Agility and {{a|Speed Boost}} [[Ability]] working in conjunction, Gliscor is unable to land a hit. Ninjask comes in with a quick {{m|Fury Cutter}}, hitting Gliscor countless times. While falling, Gliscor regains lift and tries to use {{m|Fire Fang}}, but Ninjask dodges, reappears from behind, and hits Gliscor in the back with another Fury Cutter, knocking it into the battlefield. Gliscor manages to stand up, but ends up getting poisoned from the Toxic Spikes, so Ash recalls it in favor of {{AP|Infernape}}, who also gets poisoned from the Toxic Spikes. Ash realizes that he&#039;s at a major disadvantage as long as the Toxic Spikes are active, but he quickly comes up with a plan and has Infernape use Dig, which surprises everyone since a Flying-type like Ninjask is immune to {{t|Ground}} attacks. Infernape then uses {{m|Flare Blitz}} from underground, illuminating the entire field in a bright red light and a subsequent eruption of fire, which not only eliminates the Toxic Spikes, but also causes Ninjask massive damage. Reggie is shocked at the unusual strategy, noting that Ash&#039;s tactic had to have surprised Paul as well. After Infernape resurfaces, Paul tells Ninjask to use {{m|Giga Drain}}, and it begins sapping Infernape of his energy. However, it turns out that all of the damage it endured from Infernape&#039;s underground Flare Blitz took a major toll on its speed, which allows Infernape to carefully scrutinize its movements and intercept it with a {{m|Mach Punch}}, knocking it out. Ash and Paul are now tied with three Pokémon each, and since Infernape is starting to get tired, Ash recalls him.&lt;br /&gt;
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Paul sends out his fifth Pokémon, {{DL|Paul|Froslass}}, and Ash chooses {{AP|Pikachu}}. Paul starts things off by having Froslass use {{m|Hail}}, and a thick cold mist soon covers the entire battlefield. Froslass&#039; {{a|Snow Cloak}} Ability then comes into effect as she begins fading in and out of view, preventing Pikachu from following her movements, and the situation becomes even more dire when Pikachu starts to take damage from the Hail. Ash commands him to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but the Hail severely restricts the attack, and it doesn&#039;t even come close to hitting Froslass. Paul has Froslass use {{m|Ice Shard}}, and Ash commands Pikachu to dodge, but he doesn&#039;t do so in time and suffers a direct hit. {{an|Barry}} worries that the attack barrage will become one-sided at this rate. Ash decides to use physical attacks instead and has Pikachu use {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but this doesn&#039;t work either, as Froslass simply phases through it and takes no damage. Froslass attempts to use another Ice Shard from behind, but Pikachu dodges it by leaping into the air, before finally scoring a hit on Froslass with a super-effective {{m|Iron Tail}}, knocking her into the ground; with all of the damage this caused, Hail finally subsides, leaving Froslass with nowhere to hide. Although Paul is impressed at this, he continues battling and has Froslass use {{m|Ice Beam}}, which [[Status|freeze]]s Pikachu. Froslass then prepares to use another Ice Shard, but Pikachu manages to escape his icy prison by smashing through it with Volt Tackle, then hit Froslass with it before she can launch the Ice Shard. As Pikachu suffers from the [[recoil]], Froslass is revealed to have fainted, thus leaving Paul with two Pokémon remaining. Although {{an|Dawn}} and Barry are happy that Ash is in the lead again, Brock reminds them that while Ash may have more remaining Pokémon, they have all taken considerable damage, whereas one of Paul&#039;s remaining two Pokémon has yet to enter the battle. Because of that, Ash is still operating at a disadvantage. Ash knows the round took a lot out of Pikachu, so he calls him back to the sidelines. &lt;br /&gt;
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Paul sends Drapion back out and Ash calls on Gliscor again, encouraging it to show Paul what it learned from [[McCann]]. Drapion uses Pin Missile to start things off and Gliscor dodges easily by launching into the sky. Gliscor uses Stone Edge, and Drapion uses Cross Poison to neutralize the attack, leaving behind a large smoke cloud that encases Gliscor. Ash then tells Gliscor to use {{m|Giga Impact}}, and it readies the attack, before flying erratically inside the smoke cloud to keep Paul and Drapion guessing about where it will emerge from. When Gliscor does emerge, Paul commands Drapion to use Poison Fang, but Gliscor hits Drapion in the back before it can do so. Paul commands Drapion to turn around and counterattack like it did with Buizel and Staraptor, but both are shocked to find Gliscor is nowhere to be seen. They then look up to see that Gliscor had used the recoil from the attack to quickly launch itself back into the air, safe from attack while it recharges from using Giga Impact. Reggie then remarks that Paul can no longer predict Ash&#039;s strategies, and with Paul&#039;s greatest strength now rendered moot, the winner of this battle is now anyone&#039;s guess. Reggie&#039;s thoughts are proven right as Paul realizes that he fell for Ash&#039;s strategy of using Stone Edge to divert his attention. He then has Drapion launch yet another Pin Missile, but Gliscor fearlessly flies right into the attack, expertly dodging every shot. It then readies an {{m|X-Scissor}} and dives straight for Drapion, with both Ash and Paul ready to give it their all as the battle enters its final stages.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] continue their [[Full Battle]].&lt;br /&gt;
* Paul is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Froslass}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ash&#039;s Gliscor]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Stone Edge}}.&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
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====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
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==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Dawn}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Brock}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Paul]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Barry}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Cynthia}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Reggie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Charles Goodshow]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Referee&lt;br /&gt;
* Audience&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Ash|Torterra}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Paul]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[Paul]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Froslass}} ([[Paul]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
* Music from &#039;&#039;[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios &amp;amp; Latias]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]&#039;&#039; is played during the episode.&lt;br /&gt;
* The effect of {{m|Toxic Spikes}} is shown differently in this episode to how it works in the {{pkmn|games}}. While in the games Toxic Spikes will {{status|poison}} any Pokémon sent into battle (with the exception of {{t|Flying}}-, {{t|Steel}}-, {{type|Poison}}, and {{a|Levitate|Levitating}} Pokémon), it is shown to poison any Pokémon that touches the ground affected by Toxic Spikes, regardless of type, in this episode. The exception is {{type|Poison}} Pokémon, as {{an|Brock}} mentioned that {{Ash}} needed one because they are immune to and can remove the effect.&lt;br /&gt;
** This episode also shows that Toxic Spikes could be removed without the aid of {{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Defog}}, or a Poison-type Pokémon. With some improvisation, {{AP|Infernape}} incinerated the field with {{m|Flare Blitz}} while {{m|Dig|underground}}, once again ignoring game mechanics and effectively removing its effect.&lt;br /&gt;
* A portion of the English [[dub]] title for the episode is likely a play on &amp;quot;[http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rabble_rouser rabble rouser]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the final episode prior to &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039; where [[Jessie&#039;s Wobbuffet]] doesn&#039;t appear.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the last time to date in which Ash has used {{AP|Staraptor}}, {{AP|Torterra}}, or {{AP|Buizel}} in a proper onscreen battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DP187 Error.png|thumb|250px|Infernape&#039;s missing tail]]&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{AP|Staraptor}} is defeated, {{p|Drapion}} is standing between Staraptor and Ash. However, when Ash returns Staraptor immediately after, Drapion is not in-between them.&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{TRT}} is complaining about the {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, [[James]]&#039;s right hand appears to have six fingers.&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{AP|Torterra}}&#039;s icon on the scoreboard changes to represent its defeat, the silhouette appears to be completely covering the icon&#039;s background. However, in every later scene in which the icon is shown, a small part of the background can be seen. This same error is present in [[DP188|the next episode]].&lt;br /&gt;
* When Ash is thinking about how to deal with Drapion&#039;s Toxic Spikes, Infernape&#039;s tail is missing.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Barry says the Toxic Spikes will stay on the field for a long time. In the original Japanese version, he implies that Toxic Spikes will stay on the field for the entire battle.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Paul says that he let Ash take down Gastrodon and Aggron to find out what Pokémon Ash would use. In the original Japanese version, Paul says his Pokémon were willing to go down to help him find out Ash&#039;s strategy.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Ash talks about needing to turn the battlefield upside-down to get rid of Toxic Spikes, and the phrase &amp;quot;upside-down&amp;quot; gives him the idea to use Infernape to get rid of them. In the original Japanese version, it was the word &amp;quot;battlefield&amp;quot; that gave him the idea.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Paul says it was clever for Ash to get rid of Toxic Spikes in the way that he did. In the original Japanese version, he says it would make sense for someone like Ash to come up with a strategy like that.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Barry notices that Ninjask can&#039;t use Speed Boost anymore. In the original Japanese version, he says that Ninjask cannot go any faster anymore.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, when Jessie drinks out of one of the cans, Meowth says they will charge her triple for the drink. In the original Japanese version, Meowth says that it will be coming out of her paycheck.&lt;br /&gt;
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==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
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|zh_cmn={{tt|白熱化的全面對戰！小智對真司！！|Climactic Full Battle! Ash vs. Paul!!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|nl={{tt|Een razende rivaliteit!|A Raging Rivalry!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|fi={{tt|Vanhat vastustajat vastakkain!|Old rivals opposing!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|fr_eu={{tt|Le choc des rivaux !|Rival clash !}}&lt;br /&gt;
|de={{tt|Ein Strategiekampf, der es in sich hat!|A strategic battle that has a lot to offer!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|id={{tt|Pertarungan Penuh yang Seru! Satoshi Melawan Paul!|Fierce Full Battle! Ash vs. Paul!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|it={{tt|Un rivale davvero impegnativo!|A really demanding rival!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|no={{tt|En skikkelig rabulist!|A real agitator!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|pl={{tt|Prawdziwa rywalizacja!|True rivalry!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|pt_br={{tt|Um Rival de Arrasar!|An Overwhelming Rival!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Rivalidade Inesquecível!|An Unforgetable Rivality}}&lt;br /&gt;
|es_la={{tt|¡Un rival muy agitador!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|es_eu={{tt|¡El rival más difícil!|The Toughest Rival!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|ru={{tt|Битва набирает ход!|}}&lt;br /&gt;
|sv={{tt|Rivalernas strid!|Battle of the rivals!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|ko={{tt|막상막하 풀배틀! 지우 VS 진철|An Evenly-matched Full Battle! Ash VS Paul}}&lt;br /&gt;
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;DemonicsFire: /* Major events */   it would be relevant if he remove a Pokémon, not that he kept one (yes he released pokemon alot at the start but hasnt (on screen) for ages. keeping one isnt that relevant. what next, listing every pokemon he still has or ash keeping pikachu on his team? lol&lt;/p&gt;
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{{EpisodeInfobox|&lt;br /&gt;
epcode=DP187 |&lt;br /&gt;
altepcode=EP653 |&lt;br /&gt;
colorscheme=Sinnoh|&lt;br /&gt;
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title_en=A Real Rival Rouser!|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja=激闘フルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja_trans=Intense Fighting Full Battle! Satoshi VS Shinji!! |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_jp=August 12, 2010 |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_us=January 8, 2011 |&lt;br /&gt;
en_series= |&lt;br /&gt;
en_op=[[We Will Carry On!]] |&lt;br /&gt;
ja_op=[[The Greatest - Everyday!|「サイコー・エブリディ！」（ＢＡＮＤ　ＶＥＲＳＩＯＮ）]] |&lt;br /&gt;
ja_ed=[[In Your Heart, LaLaLa|君の胸にＬａＬａＬａ]] |&lt;br /&gt;
olmteam=Team Kato |&lt;br /&gt;
scenario=冨岡淳広 |&lt;br /&gt;
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storyboard=浅田裕二 |&lt;br /&gt;
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artn=1 |&lt;br /&gt;
art=岩根雅明 |&lt;br /&gt;
morecredits=no |&amp;lt;!--please don&#039;t change to &amp;quot;yes&amp;quot; until the corresponding staff page has been updated--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;A Real Rival Rouser!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;激闘フルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Intense Fighting Full Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!&#039;&#039;) is the 187th episode of &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]&#039;&#039;, and the 653rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 12, 2010 and in the United States on January 8, 2011.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/13_30-a-real-rival-rouser/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;The Sinnoh League quarterfinal battle between rivals Ash and Paul is turning out to be one for the ages! Ash still has all six of his Pokémon, while Paul’s Aggron and Gastrodon have been eliminated. But the tide begins to turn at this point as Paul’s true strategy begins to emerge: to predict and counter whatever Ash does! Paul’s Drapion sets up a nasty trap with Toxic Spikes and, mere moments later, a dazzling tactical display renders Ash’s Buizel, Staraptor, and Torterra unable to battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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Next, Ash’s Gliscor comes in against Paul’s amazingly fast Ninjask. When Gliscor hits the ground and takes a lot of damage from Toxic Spikes, Ash switches it out in favor of Infernape—and this is where some creative strategizing on Ash’s part begins to erode Paul’s strategy, as an underground Flare Blitz burns off the Toxic Spikes!&lt;br /&gt;
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After his Ninjask is eliminated, Paul brings out his Froslass, while Ash calls on Pikachu. Although Froslass is powerful and its evasion skills are impressive, Pikachu’s tenacity rules the bout, and Froslass is eliminated!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
When Paul again calls on Drapion, Ash gets Gliscor back into the battle. Although Gliscor is still feeling the effects of previous battling, the magnificent training it received from the Air Battle Master is evident. We leave the action just as Gliscor is diving directly into Drapion’s Pin Missile! How will this incredible battle end?&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] quarterfinals [[Full Battle]] between {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] continues from where it left off, with {{AP|Buizel}} trapped in the grip of {{p|Drapion}}&#039;s tail. When Buizel tries to use {{m|Sonic Boom}} with his free tail, Drapion just grabs it with its pincer, shutting the attack down. Ash instructs Buizel to inflate and instantly release the floatation sack on his neck, which allows him to escape and hit Drapion with {{m|Water Gun}}, propelling himself into the air in the process. However, Paul expected this outcome and has Drapion use {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, which litters the field with them and {{status|poison}}s Buizel when he lands. Drapion then uses {{m|Pin Missile}} to finish Buizel off, finally bringing Ash down one Pokémon. Watching at home, Reggie explains that Paul knew he had his opening when Buizel escaped, and since a Trainer is liable to let their guard down after a successful escape, Paul knew he had the perfect opportunity to use Toxic Spikes and then score a quick knockout with Pin Missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash recalls Buizel and sends out {{AP|Staraptor}}, who, as a {{type|Flying}}, is immune to the effects of Toxic Spikes. Drapion uses another Pin Missile, which Staraptor manages to dodge, despite all the damage he had taken from {{DL|Paul|Gastrodon}}. He then goes in for an {{m|Aerial Ace}}, but Paul has Drapion deke by entering an interception position, then instead dodging at the last second, before capturing Staraptor with its pincer tail. Drapion then turns around and hits the trapped Staraptor with {{m|Cross Poison}}, before slamming the Predator Pokémon onto the ground, poisoning him with the remnants of Toxic Spikes and knocking him out.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash recalls Staraptor, and, now aware of Drapion&#039;s battling style of luring opponents in and trapping them with its tail, sends out the much bigger {{AP|Torterra}} (only for Paul to scoff and [[Reggie]] to remark that it was foolish for Ash to do this), who instantaneously gets poisoned by the Toxic Spikes. In the bleachers, {{an|Brock}} remarks that if Ash was using a Poison-type in this battle, then poison and poison would cancel out, resulting in the immediate elimination of the Toxic Spikes. The two Pokémon let out their battle cries, as Drapion goes in for a Cross Poison, but Torterra overpowers it with a quick {{m|Energy Ball}}. Ash has Torterra immediately follow that up with {{m|Leaf Storm}}, hitting Drapion again, before it pulls itself together and shuts the attack off with Pin Missile, resulting in a huge explosion. Ash, thinking Torterra is too big for Drapion to entrap, then has him go in for a {{m|Rock Climb}}. However, it turns out that Ash has underestimated Drapion; it manages to stop Torterra&#039;s attack cold with its pincers, vindicating Paul and Reggie&#039;s earlier statements about it being a bad move for Ash to send Torterra out against it. Drapion then uses {{m|Poison Fang}} to send Torterra plummeting back down to the battlefield, causing him major damage. He then uses {{m|Synthesis}} to regain some energy, but despite this, he ends up getting taken out after Drapion uses another Pin Missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash recalls Torterra, and Paul asks Ash if his {{AP|Gliscor}} will be his sixth Pokémon, to which Ash responds that Paul is correct. Paul then [[recall]]s Drapion as he tells Ash that he was able to figure out his strategy and Pokémon team by purposely letting him defeat {{DL|Paul|Aggron}} and Gastrodon, and also that, ever since he sent out Drapion, he had been able to predict every one of Ash&#039;s moves. However, Ash shows no signs of worry, and tells Paul that there is no one like him, which is why he is going to win this battle, before Paul replies that &#039;&#039;he&#039;&#039; is the one who will win.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash sends out Gliscor and Paul sends out his fourth Pokémon, {{DL|Paul|Ninjask}}, which uses {{m|Agility}} right from the start. Ash tells Gliscor to use its newest attack, {{m|Stone Edge}}. However, with Ninjask&#039;s Agility and {{a|Speed Boost}} [[Ability]] working in conjunction, Gliscor is unable to land a hit. Ninjask comes in with a quick {{m|Fury Cutter}}, hitting Gliscor countless times. While falling, Gliscor regains lift and tries to use {{m|Fire Fang}}, but Ninjask dodges, reappears from behind, and hits Gliscor in the back with another Fury Cutter, knocking it into the battlefield. Gliscor manages to stand up, but ends up getting poisoned from the Toxic Spikes, so Ash recalls it in favor of {{AP|Infernape}}, who also gets poisoned from the Toxic Spikes. Ash realizes that he&#039;s at a major disadvantage as long as the Toxic Spikes are active, but he quickly comes up with a plan and has Infernape use Dig, which surprises everyone since a Flying-type like Ninjask is immune to {{t|Ground}} attacks. Infernape then uses {{m|Flare Blitz}} from underground, illuminating the entire field in a bright red light and a subsequent eruption of fire, which not only eliminates the Toxic Spikes, but also causes Ninjask massive damage. Reggie is shocked at the unusual strategy, noting that Ash&#039;s tactic had to have surprised Paul as well. After Infernape resurfaces, Paul tells Ninjask to use {{m|Giga Drain}}, and it begins sapping Infernape of his energy. However, it turns out that all of the damage it endured from Infernape&#039;s underground Flare Blitz took a major toll on its speed, which allows Infernape to carefully scrutinize its movements and intercept it with a {{m|Mach Punch}}, knocking it out. Ash and Paul are now tied with three Pokémon each, and since Infernape is starting to get tired, Ash recalls him.&lt;br /&gt;
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Paul sends out his fifth Pokémon, {{DL|Paul|Froslass}}, and Ash chooses {{AP|Pikachu}}. Paul starts things off by having Froslass use {{m|Hail}}, and a thick cold mist soon covers the entire battlefield. Froslass&#039; {{a|Snow Cloak}} Ability then comes into effect as she begins fading in and out of view, preventing Pikachu from following her movements, and the situation becomes even more dire when Pikachu starts to take damage from the Hail. Ash commands him to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but the Hail severely restricts the attack, and it doesn&#039;t even come close to hitting Froslass. Paul has Froslass use {{m|Ice Shard}}, and Ash commands Pikachu to dodge, but he doesn&#039;t do so in time and suffers a direct hit. {{an|Barry}} worries that the attack barrage will become one-sided at this rate. Ash decides to use physical attacks instead and has Pikachu use {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but this doesn&#039;t work either, as Froslass simply phases through it and takes no damage. Froslass attempts to use another Ice Shard from behind, but Pikachu dodges it by leaping into the air, before finally scoring a hit on Froslass with a super-effective {{m|Iron Tail}}, knocking her into the ground; with all of the damage this caused, Hail finally subsides, leaving Froslass with nowhere to hide. Although Paul is impressed at this, he continues battling and has Froslass use {{m|Ice Beam}}, which [[Status|freeze]]s Pikachu. Froslass then prepares to use another Ice Shard, but Pikachu manages to escape his icy prison by smashing through it with Volt Tackle, then hit Froslass with it before she can launch the Ice Shard. As Pikachu suffers from the [[recoil]], Froslass is revealed to have fainted, thus leaving Paul with two Pokémon remaining. Although {{an|Dawn}} and Barry are happy that Ash is in the lead again, Brock reminds them that while Ash may have more remaining Pokémon, they have all taken considerable damage, whereas one of Paul&#039;s remaining two Pokémon has yet to enter the battle. Because of that, Ash is still operating at a disadvantage. Ash knows the round took a lot out of Pikachu, so he calls him back to the sidelines. &lt;br /&gt;
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Paul sends Drapion back out and Ash calls on Gliscor again, encouraging it to show Paul what it learned from [[McCann]]. Drapion uses Pin Missile to start things off and Gliscor dodges easily by launching into the sky. Gliscor uses Stone Edge, and Drapion uses Cross Poison to neutralize the attack, leaving behind a large smoke cloud that encases Gliscor. Ash then tells Gliscor to use {{m|Giga Impact}}, and it readies the attack, before flying erratically inside the smoke cloud to keep Paul and Drapion guessing about where it will emerge from. When Gliscor does emerge, Paul commands Drapion to use Poison Fang, but Gliscor hits Drapion in the back before it can do so. Paul commands Drapion to turn around and counterattack like it did with Buizel and Staraptor, but both are shocked to find Gliscor is nowhere to be seen. They then look up to see that Gliscor had used the recoil from the attack to quickly launch itself back into the air, safe from attack while it recharges from using Giga Impact. Reggie then remarks that Paul can no longer predict Ash&#039;s strategies, and with Paul&#039;s greatest strength now rendered moot, the winner of this battle is now anyone&#039;s guess. Reggie&#039;s thoughts are proven right as Paul realizes that he fell for Ash&#039;s strategy of using Stone Edge to divert his attention. He then has Drapion launch yet another Pin Missile, but Gliscor fearlessly flies right into the attack, expertly dodging every shot. It then readies an {{m|X-Scissor}} and dives straight for Drapion, with both Ash and Paul ready to give it their all as the battle enters its final stages.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] continue their [[Full Battle]].&lt;br /&gt;
* Paul is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Froslass}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ash&#039;s Gliscor]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Stone Edge}}.&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
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====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
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==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Dawn}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Brock}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Paul]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Barry}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Cynthia}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Reggie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Charles Goodshow]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Referee&lt;br /&gt;
* Audience&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Ash|Torterra}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Paul]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[Paul]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Froslass}} ([[Paul]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
* Music from &#039;&#039;[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios &amp;amp; Latias]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]&#039;&#039; is played during the episode.&lt;br /&gt;
* The effect of {{m|Toxic Spikes}} is shown differently in this episode to how it works in the {{pkmn|games}}. While in the games Toxic Spikes will {{status|poison}} any Pokémon sent into battle (with the exception of {{t|Flying}}-, {{t|Steel}}-, {{type|Poison}}, and {{a|Levitate|Levitating}} Pokémon), it is shown to poison any Pokémon that touches the ground affected by Toxic Spikes, regardless of type, in this episode. The exception is {{type|Poison}} Pokémon, as {{an|Brock}} mentioned that {{Ash}} needed one because they are immune to and can remove the effect.&lt;br /&gt;
** This episode also shows that Toxic Spikes could be removed without the aid of {{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Defog}}, or a Poison-type Pokémon. With some improvisation, {{AP|Infernape}} incinerated the field with {{m|Flare Blitz}} while {{m|Dig|underground}}, once again ignoring game mechanics and effectively removing its effect.&lt;br /&gt;
* A portion of the English [[dub]] title for the episode is likely a play on &amp;quot;[http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rabble_rouser rabble rouser]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the final episode prior to &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039; where [[Jessie&#039;s Wobbuffet]] doesn&#039;t appear.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the last time to date in which Ash has used {{AP|Staraptor}}, {{AP|Torterra}}, or {{AP|Buizel}} in a proper onscreen battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DP187 Error.png|thumb|250px|Infernape&#039;s missing tail]]&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{AP|Staraptor}} is defeated, {{p|Drapion}} is standing between Staraptor and Ash. However, when Ash returns Staraptor immediately after, Drapion is not in-between them.&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{TRT}} is complaining about the {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, [[James]]&#039;s right hand appears to have six fingers.&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{AP|Torterra}}&#039;s icon on the scoreboard changes to represent its defeat, the silhouette appears to be completely covering the icon&#039;s background. However, in every later scene in which the icon is shown, a small part of the background can be seen. This same error is present in [[DP188|the next episode]].&lt;br /&gt;
* When Ash is thinking about how to deal with Drapion&#039;s Toxic Spikes, Infernape&#039;s tail is missing.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Barry says the Toxic Spikes will stay on the field for a long time. In the original Japanese version, he implies that Toxic Spikes will stay on the field for the entire battle.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Paul says that he let Ash take down Gastrodon and Aggron to find out what Pokémon Ash would use. In the original Japanese version, Paul says his Pokémon were willing to go down to help him find out Ash&#039;s strategy.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Ash talks about needing to turn the battlefield upside-down to get rid of Toxic Spikes, and the phrase &amp;quot;upside-down&amp;quot; gives him the idea to use Infernape to get rid of them. In the original Japanese version, it was the word &amp;quot;battlefield&amp;quot; that gave him the idea.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Paul says it was clever for Ash to get rid of Toxic Spikes in the way that he did. In the original Japanese version, he says it would make sense for someone like Ash to come up with a strategy like that.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Barry notices that Ninjask can&#039;t use Speed Boost anymore. In the original Japanese version, he says that Ninjask cannot go any faster anymore.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, when Jessie drinks out of one of the cans, Meowth says they will charge her triple for the drink. In the original Japanese version, Meowth says that it will be coming out of her paycheck.&lt;br /&gt;
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==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
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|zh_cmn={{tt|白熱化的全面對戰！小智對真司！！|Climactic Full Battle! Ash vs. Paul!!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|nl={{tt|Een razende rivaliteit!|A Raging Rivalry!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|fi={{tt|Vanhat vastustajat vastakkain!|Old rivals opposing!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|fr_eu={{tt|Le choc des rivaux !|Rival clash !}}&lt;br /&gt;
|de={{tt|Ein Strategiekampf, der es in sich hat!|A strategic battle that has a lot to offer!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|id={{tt|Pertarungan Penuh yang Seru! Satoshi Melawan Paul!|Fierce Full Battle! Ash vs. Paul!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|it={{tt|Un rivale davvero impegnativo!|A really demanding rival!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|no={{tt|En skikkelig rabulist!|A real agitator!}}&lt;br /&gt;
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|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Rivalidade Inesquecível!|An Unforgetable Rivality}}&lt;br /&gt;
|es_la={{tt|¡Un rival muy agitador!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|es_eu={{tt|¡El rival más difícil!|The Toughest Rival!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|ru={{tt|Битва набирает ход!|}}&lt;br /&gt;
|sv={{tt|Rivalernas strid!|Battle of the rivals!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|ko={{tt|막상막하 풀배틀! 지우 VS 진철|An Evenly-matched Full Battle! Ash VS Paul}}&lt;br /&gt;
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		<author><name>DemonicsFire</name></author>
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		<title>DP187</title>
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		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;DemonicsFire: /* Major events */  no need ot say &amp;quot;what they still have&amp;quot;&lt;/p&gt;
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prevcode=DP186 |&lt;br /&gt;
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series=Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl |&lt;br /&gt;
colorscheme=Sinnoh}}&lt;br /&gt;
{{EpisodeInfobox|&lt;br /&gt;
epcode=DP187 |&lt;br /&gt;
altepcode=EP653 |&lt;br /&gt;
colorscheme=Sinnoh|&lt;br /&gt;
screen=hd|&lt;br /&gt;
title_en=A Real Rival Rouser!|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja=激闘フルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！|&lt;br /&gt;
title_ja_trans=Intense Fighting Full Battle! Satoshi VS Shinji!! |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_jp=August 12, 2010 |&lt;br /&gt;
broadcast_us=January 8, 2011 |&lt;br /&gt;
en_series= |&lt;br /&gt;
en_op=[[We Will Carry On!]] |&lt;br /&gt;
ja_op=[[The Greatest - Everyday!|「サイコー・エブリディ！」（ＢＡＮＤ　ＶＥＲＳＩＯＮ）]] |&lt;br /&gt;
ja_ed=[[In Your Heart, LaLaLa|君の胸にＬａＬａＬａ]] |&lt;br /&gt;
olmteam=Team Kato |&lt;br /&gt;
scenario=冨岡淳広 |&lt;br /&gt;
storyboardn=1 |&lt;br /&gt;
storyboard=浅田裕二 |&lt;br /&gt;
directorn=1 |&lt;br /&gt;
director=浅田裕二 |&lt;br /&gt;
artn=1 |&lt;br /&gt;
art=岩根雅明 |&lt;br /&gt;
morecredits=no |&amp;lt;!--please don&#039;t change to &amp;quot;yes&amp;quot; until the corresponding staff page has been updated--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
epstaffpage=DP181-DP191 |&lt;br /&gt;
footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|dp|187}}&lt;br /&gt;
}}&lt;br /&gt;
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&#039;&#039;&#039;A Real Rival Rouser!&#039;&#039;&#039; (Japanese: &#039;&#039;&#039;激闘フルバトル！サトシ対シンジ！！&#039;&#039;&#039; &#039;&#039;Intense Fighting Full Battle! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shinji|Paul}}!!&#039;&#039;) is the 187th episode of &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]&#039;&#039;, and the 653rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on August 12, 2010 and in the United States on January 8, 2011.&lt;br /&gt;
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{{spoilers}}&lt;br /&gt;
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==Blurb==&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/13_30-a-real-rival-rouser/--&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;i&amp;gt;The Sinnoh League quarterfinal battle between rivals Ash and Paul is turning out to be one for the ages! Ash still has all six of his Pokémon, while Paul’s Aggron and Gastrodon have been eliminated. But the tide begins to turn at this point as Paul’s true strategy begins to emerge: to predict and counter whatever Ash does! Paul’s Drapion sets up a nasty trap with Toxic Spikes and, mere moments later, a dazzling tactical display renders Ash’s Buizel, Staraptor, and Torterra unable to battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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Next, Ash’s Gliscor comes in against Paul’s amazingly fast Ninjask. When Gliscor hits the ground and takes a lot of damage from Toxic Spikes, Ash switches it out in favor of Infernape—and this is where some creative strategizing on Ash’s part begins to erode Paul’s strategy, as an underground Flare Blitz burns off the Toxic Spikes!&lt;br /&gt;
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After his Ninjask is eliminated, Paul brings out his Froslass, while Ash calls on Pikachu. Although Froslass is powerful and its evasion skills are impressive, Pikachu’s tenacity rules the bout, and Froslass is eliminated!&lt;br /&gt;
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When Paul again calls on Drapion, Ash gets Gliscor back into the battle. Although Gliscor is still feeling the effects of previous battling, the magnificent training it received from the Air Battle Master is evident. We leave the action just as Gliscor is diving directly into Drapion’s Pin Missile! How will this incredible battle end?&amp;lt;/i&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Plot==&lt;br /&gt;
The [[Lily of the Valley Conference]] quarterfinals [[Full Battle]] between {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] continues from where it left off, with {{AP|Buizel}} trapped in the grip of {{p|Drapion}}&#039;s tail. When Buizel tries to use {{m|Sonic Boom}} with his free tail, Drapion just grabs it with its pincer, shutting the attack down. Ash instructs Buizel to inflate and instantly release the floatation sack on his neck, which allows him to escape and hit Drapion with {{m|Water Gun}}, propelling himself into the air in the process. However, Paul expected this outcome and has Drapion use {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, which litters the field with them and {{status|poison}}s Buizel when he lands. Drapion then uses {{m|Pin Missile}} to finish Buizel off, finally bringing Ash down one Pokémon. Watching at home, Reggie explains that Paul knew he had his opening when Buizel escaped, and since a Trainer is liable to let their guard down after a successful escape, Paul knew he had the perfect opportunity to use Toxic Spikes and then score a quick knockout with Pin Missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash recalls Buizel and sends out {{AP|Staraptor}}, who, as a {{type|Flying}}, is immune to the effects of Toxic Spikes. Drapion uses another Pin Missile, which Staraptor manages to dodge, despite all the damage he had taken from {{DL|Paul|Gastrodon}}. He then goes in for an {{m|Aerial Ace}}, but Paul has Drapion deke by entering an interception position, then instead dodging at the last second, before capturing Staraptor with its pincer tail. Drapion then turns around and hits the trapped Staraptor with {{m|Cross Poison}}, before slamming the Predator Pokémon onto the ground, poisoning him with the remnants of Toxic Spikes and knocking him out.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash recalls Staraptor, and, now aware of Drapion&#039;s battling style of luring opponents in and trapping them with its tail, sends out the much bigger {{AP|Torterra}} (only for Paul to scoff and [[Reggie]] to remark that it was foolish for Ash to do this), who instantaneously gets poisoned by the Toxic Spikes. In the bleachers, {{an|Brock}} remarks that if Ash was using a Poison-type in this battle, then poison and poison would cancel out, resulting in the immediate elimination of the Toxic Spikes. The two Pokémon let out their battle cries, as Drapion goes in for a Cross Poison, but Torterra overpowers it with a quick {{m|Energy Ball}}. Ash has Torterra immediately follow that up with {{m|Leaf Storm}}, hitting Drapion again, before it pulls itself together and shuts the attack off with Pin Missile, resulting in a huge explosion. Ash, thinking Torterra is too big for Drapion to entrap, then has him go in for a {{m|Rock Climb}}. However, it turns out that Ash has underestimated Drapion; it manages to stop Torterra&#039;s attack cold with its pincers, vindicating Paul and Reggie&#039;s earlier statements about it being a bad move for Ash to send Torterra out against it. Drapion then uses {{m|Poison Fang}} to send Torterra plummeting back down to the battlefield, causing him major damage. He then uses {{m|Synthesis}} to regain some energy, but despite this, he ends up getting taken out after Drapion uses another Pin Missile.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash recalls Torterra, and Paul asks Ash if his {{AP|Gliscor}} will be his sixth Pokémon, to which Ash responds that Paul is correct. Paul then [[recall]]s Drapion as he tells Ash that he was able to figure out his strategy and Pokémon team by purposely letting him defeat {{DL|Paul|Aggron}} and Gastrodon, and also that, ever since he sent out Drapion, he had been able to predict every one of Ash&#039;s moves. However, Ash shows no signs of worry, and tells Paul that there is no one like him, which is why he is going to win this battle, before Paul replies that &#039;&#039;he&#039;&#039; is the one who will win.&lt;br /&gt;
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Ash sends out Gliscor and Paul sends out his fourth Pokémon, {{DL|Paul|Ninjask}}, which uses {{m|Agility}} right from the start. Ash tells Gliscor to use its newest attack, {{m|Stone Edge}}. However, with Ninjask&#039;s Agility and {{a|Speed Boost}} [[Ability]] working in conjunction, Gliscor is unable to land a hit. Ninjask comes in with a quick {{m|Fury Cutter}}, hitting Gliscor countless times. While falling, Gliscor regains lift and tries to use {{m|Fire Fang}}, but Ninjask dodges, reappears from behind, and hits Gliscor in the back with another Fury Cutter, knocking it into the battlefield. Gliscor manages to stand up, but ends up getting poisoned from the Toxic Spikes, so Ash recalls it in favor of {{AP|Infernape}}, who also gets poisoned from the Toxic Spikes. Ash realizes that he&#039;s at a major disadvantage as long as the Toxic Spikes are active, but he quickly comes up with a plan and has Infernape use Dig, which surprises everyone since a Flying-type like Ninjask is immune to {{t|Ground}} attacks. Infernape then uses {{m|Flare Blitz}} from underground, illuminating the entire field in a bright red light and a subsequent eruption of fire, which not only eliminates the Toxic Spikes, but also causes Ninjask massive damage. Reggie is shocked at the unusual strategy, noting that Ash&#039;s tactic had to have surprised Paul as well. After Infernape resurfaces, Paul tells Ninjask to use {{m|Giga Drain}}, and it begins sapping Infernape of his energy. However, it turns out that all of the damage it endured from Infernape&#039;s underground Flare Blitz took a major toll on its speed, which allows Infernape to carefully scrutinize its movements and intercept it with a {{m|Mach Punch}}, knocking it out. Ash and Paul are now tied with three Pokémon each, and since Infernape is starting to get tired, Ash recalls him.&lt;br /&gt;
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Paul sends out his fifth Pokémon, {{DL|Paul|Froslass}}, and Ash chooses {{AP|Pikachu}}. Paul starts things off by having Froslass use {{m|Hail}}, and a thick cold mist soon covers the entire battlefield. Froslass&#039; {{a|Snow Cloak}} Ability then comes into effect as she begins fading in and out of view, preventing Pikachu from following her movements, and the situation becomes even more dire when Pikachu starts to take damage from the Hail. Ash commands him to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but the Hail severely restricts the attack, and it doesn&#039;t even come close to hitting Froslass. Paul has Froslass use {{m|Ice Shard}}, and Ash commands Pikachu to dodge, but he doesn&#039;t do so in time and suffers a direct hit. {{an|Barry}} worries that the attack barrage will become one-sided at this rate. Ash decides to use physical attacks instead and has Pikachu use {{m|Volt Tackle}}, but this doesn&#039;t work either, as Froslass simply phases through it and takes no damage. Froslass attempts to use another Ice Shard from behind, but Pikachu dodges it by leaping into the air, before finally scoring a hit on Froslass with a super-effective {{m|Iron Tail}}, knocking her into the ground; with all of the damage this caused, Hail finally subsides, leaving Froslass with nowhere to hide. Although Paul is impressed at this, he continues battling and has Froslass use {{m|Ice Beam}}, which [[Status|freeze]]s Pikachu. Froslass then prepares to use another Ice Shard, but Pikachu manages to escape his icy prison by smashing through it with Volt Tackle, then hit Froslass with it before she can launch the Ice Shard. As Pikachu suffers from the [[recoil]], Froslass is revealed to have fainted, thus leaving Paul with two Pokémon remaining. Although {{an|Dawn}} and Barry are happy that Ash is in the lead again, Brock reminds them that while Ash may have more remaining Pokémon, they have all taken considerable damage, whereas one of Paul&#039;s remaining two Pokémon has yet to enter the battle. Because of that, Ash is still operating at a disadvantage. Ash knows the round took a lot out of Pikachu, so he calls him back to the sidelines. &lt;br /&gt;
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Paul sends Drapion back out and Ash calls on Gliscor again, encouraging it to show Paul what it learned from [[McCann]]. Drapion uses Pin Missile to start things off and Gliscor dodges easily by launching into the sky. Gliscor uses Stone Edge, and Drapion uses Cross Poison to neutralize the attack, leaving behind a large smoke cloud that encases Gliscor. Ash then tells Gliscor to use {{m|Giga Impact}}, and it readies the attack, before flying erratically inside the smoke cloud to keep Paul and Drapion guessing about where it will emerge from. When Gliscor does emerge, Paul commands Drapion to use Poison Fang, but Gliscor hits Drapion in the back before it can do so. Paul commands Drapion to turn around and counterattack like it did with Buizel and Staraptor, but both are shocked to find Gliscor is nowhere to be seen. They then look up to see that Gliscor had used the recoil from the attack to quickly launch itself back into the air, safe from attack while it recharges from using Giga Impact. Reggie then remarks that Paul can no longer predict Ash&#039;s strategies, and with Paul&#039;s greatest strength now rendered moot, the winner of this battle is now anyone&#039;s guess. Reggie&#039;s thoughts are proven right as Paul realizes that he fell for Ash&#039;s strategy of using Stone Edge to divert his attention. He then has Drapion launch yet another Pin Missile, but Gliscor fearlessly flies right into the attack, expertly dodging every shot. It then readies an {{m|X-Scissor}} and dives straight for Drapion, with both Ash and Paul ready to give it their all as the battle enters its final stages.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Major events==&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}} and [[Paul]] continue their [[Full Battle]].&lt;br /&gt;
* Paul is revealed to have obtained a {{p|Froslass}}.&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Ash&#039;s Gliscor]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Stone Edge}}.&lt;br /&gt;
{{animeevents}}&lt;br /&gt;
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===Debuts===&lt;br /&gt;
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====Pokémon debuts====&lt;br /&gt;
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==Characters==&lt;br /&gt;
===Humans===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{Ash}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Dawn}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Brock}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Jessie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[James]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Paul]]&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Barry}}&lt;br /&gt;
* {{an|Cynthia}}&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Reggie]]&lt;br /&gt;
* [[Charles Goodshow]]&lt;br /&gt;
* Referee&lt;br /&gt;
* Audience&lt;br /&gt;
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===Pokémon===&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Staraptor}} ({{OP|Ash|Staraptor}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Torterra}} ({{OP|Ash|Torterra}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Infernape}} ({{OP|Ash|Infernape}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Gliscor}} ({{OP|Ash|Gliscor}})&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Paul]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Drapion}} ([[Paul]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
* {{p|Froslass}} ([[Paul]]&#039;s)&lt;br /&gt;
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==Trivia==&lt;br /&gt;
* Music from &#039;&#039;[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios &amp;amp; Latias]]&#039;&#039;, &#039;&#039;[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]&#039;&#039;, and &#039;&#039;[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]&#039;&#039; is played during the episode.&lt;br /&gt;
* The effect of {{m|Toxic Spikes}} is shown differently in this episode to how it works in the {{pkmn|games}}. While in the games Toxic Spikes will {{status|poison}} any Pokémon sent into battle (with the exception of {{t|Flying}}-, {{t|Steel}}-, {{type|Poison}}, and {{a|Levitate|Levitating}} Pokémon), it is shown to poison any Pokémon that touches the ground affected by Toxic Spikes, regardless of type, in this episode. The exception is {{type|Poison}} Pokémon, as {{an|Brock}} mentioned that {{Ash}} needed one because they are immune to and can remove the effect.&lt;br /&gt;
** This episode also shows that Toxic Spikes could be removed without the aid of {{m|Rapid Spin}}, {{m|Defog}}, or a Poison-type Pokémon. With some improvisation, {{AP|Infernape}} incinerated the field with {{m|Flare Blitz}} while {{m|Dig|underground}}, once again ignoring game mechanics and effectively removing its effect.&lt;br /&gt;
* A portion of the English [[dub]] title for the episode is likely a play on &amp;quot;[http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rabble_rouser rabble rouser]&amp;quot;.&lt;br /&gt;
* This is the final episode prior to &#039;&#039;[[Pokémon the Series: Black &amp;amp; White]]&#039;&#039; where [[Jessie&#039;s Wobbuffet]] doesn&#039;t appear.&lt;br /&gt;
* This episode marks the last time to date in which Ash has used {{AP|Staraptor}}, {{AP|Torterra}}, or {{AP|Buizel}} in a proper onscreen battle.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Errors===&lt;br /&gt;
[[File:DP187 Error.png|thumb|250px|Infernape&#039;s missing tail]]&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{AP|Staraptor}} is defeated, {{p|Drapion}} is standing between Staraptor and Ash. However, when Ash returns Staraptor immediately after, Drapion is not in-between them.&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{TRT}} is complaining about the {{m|Toxic Spikes}}, [[James]]&#039;s right hand appears to have six fingers.&lt;br /&gt;
* When {{AP|Torterra}}&#039;s icon on the scoreboard changes to represent its defeat, the silhouette appears to be completely covering the icon&#039;s background. However, in every later scene in which the icon is shown, a small part of the background can be seen. This same error is present in [[DP188|the next episode]].&lt;br /&gt;
* When Ash is thinking about how to deal with Drapion&#039;s Toxic Spikes, Infernape&#039;s tail is missing.&lt;br /&gt;
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===Dub edits===&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Barry says the Toxic Spikes will stay on the field for a long time. In the original Japanese version, he implies that Toxic Spikes will stay on the field for the entire battle.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Paul says that he let Ash take down Gastrodon and Aggron to find out what Pokémon Ash would use. In the original Japanese version, Paul says his Pokémon were willing to go down to help him find out Ash&#039;s strategy.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Ash talks about needing to turn the battlefield upside-down to get rid of Toxic Spikes, and the phrase &amp;quot;upside-down&amp;quot; gives him the idea to use Infernape to get rid of them. In the original Japanese version, it was the word &amp;quot;battlefield&amp;quot; that gave him the idea.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Paul says it was clever for Ash to get rid of Toxic Spikes in the way that he did. In the original Japanese version, he says it would make sense for someone like Ash to come up with a strategy like that.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, Barry notices that Ninjask can&#039;t use Speed Boost anymore. In the original Japanese version, he says that Ninjask cannot go any faster anymore.&lt;br /&gt;
* In the English dub, when Jessie drinks out of one of the cans, Meowth says they will charge her triple for the drink. In the original Japanese version, Meowth says that it will be coming out of her paycheck.&lt;br /&gt;
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==In other languages==&lt;br /&gt;
{{Epilang|color=FCC|bordercolor=99F&lt;br /&gt;
|zh_cmn={{tt|白熱化的全面對戰！小智對真司！！|Climactic Full Battle! Ash vs. Paul!!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|nl={{tt|Een razende rivaliteit!|A Raging Rivalry!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|fi={{tt|Vanhat vastustajat vastakkain!|Old rivals opposing!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|fr_eu={{tt|Le choc des rivaux !|Rival clash !}}&lt;br /&gt;
|de={{tt|Ein Strategiekampf, der es in sich hat!|A strategic battle that has a lot to offer!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|id={{tt|Pertarungan Penuh yang Seru! Satoshi Melawan Paul!|Fierce Full Battle! Ash vs. Paul!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|it={{tt|Un rivale davvero impegnativo!|A really demanding rival!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|no={{tt|En skikkelig rabulist!|A real agitator!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|pl={{tt|Prawdziwa rywalizacja!|True rivalry!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|pt_br={{tt|Um Rival de Arrasar!|An Overwhelming Rival!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|pt_eu={{tt|Uma Rivalidade Inesquecível!|An Unforgetable Rivality}}&lt;br /&gt;
|es_la={{tt|¡Un rival muy agitador!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|es_eu={{tt|¡El rival más difícil!|The Toughest Rival!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|ru={{tt|Битва набирает ход!|}}&lt;br /&gt;
|sv={{tt|Rivalernas strid!|Battle of the rivals!}}&lt;br /&gt;
|ko={{tt|막상막하 풀배틀! 지우 VS 진철|An Evenly-matched Full Battle! Ash VS Paul}}&lt;br /&gt;
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