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title_en=The Battle Of The Badge |
title_ja=トキワジム！さいごのバッジ！ |
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broadcast_jp=September 17, 1998 |
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*It was originally broadcast as トキワジム！最後のバッヂ！ }}
'''The Battle Of The Badge''' (Japanese: '''トキワジム！さいごのバッジ！''' ''{{tt|Tokiwa|Viridian}} Gym! The Last Badge!'') is the 63rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 17, 1998 and in the United States on September 25, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash and friends finally make their way to Viridian City where Ash hopes to earn his Earth Badge. They get to the gym just in time to see his rival, Gary, being defeated by a never-before-seen Pokémon that he insists must be evil!

==Plot==
[[File:Gary badges.png|thumb|left|220px|Gary showing off his ten Badges]]
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are walking through [[Viridian City]] and realize that the [[Pokémon Center]], destroyed during Ash and {{an|Misty}}'s [[EP002|first meeting]], has since been rebuilt after nearly a year. They then make their way to the [[Viridian Gym]]. As they stop outside its doors, they encounter {{Gary}} and [[Gary's cheerleaders|his cheer squad]]. Gary boasts that he is further along the path to the [[Pokémon League]], having already earned ten Badges compared to Ash's seven. Gary heads into the [[Gym]] to challenge the Gym Leader, followed by his cheering squad. Ash tries to follow Gary, but is blocked by the ax-wielding guards, who will only permit one Trainer in the Gym at a time.

Disappointed and depressed that Gary will always get further and further ahead of him, Ash crouches down in a corner. {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} pats him on the head in an attempt to comfort him. Thinking it is {{AP|Pikachu}}, Ash is so surprised when he sees Togepi that he launches it into the air. Togepi flies up, bounces on a flagpole and then into the mouth of a startled {{p|Fearow}}, who then flies off with it. The trio set off after the Fearow.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is perched high on top of a skyscraper, searching for Pikachu. As it flies over them, the Fearow drops Togepi in [[James]]'s lap. [[Jessie]] tries to grab Togepi, but it evades her grasp and wanders onto a wooden plank linking the building to its neighboring structure. Jessie crawls in pursuit, though the plank gives way under her weight and she is sent plummeting to the street below. James and {{MTR}} rush down the stairs to catch her but, despite making it down before her, they miss and she hits the ground. As Jessie picks herself up, Togepi lands on her head, allowing her to grab it before collapsing once more.

In the Gym, Gary, supported by his fans, challenges the {{an|Giovanni|Gym Leader}}, who is shrouded in shadows, boasting that he is the best Trainer in [[Pallet Town]]. The Gym Leader accepts his challenge, and his guards announce the battle will consist of three {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with no time limit. Gary chooses {{p|Nidoking}} and the Leader responds by selecting {{p|Golem}}. The Gym Leader commences with a {{m|Tackle}} attack, and Gary responds in kind, ordering a Tackle from his Nidoking. This sends Golem flying backward into the wall, defeated. The Gym Leader then chooses {{p|Kingler}}, and Gary consults his [[Pokédex]], which informs him that Kingler is the evolved form of {{p|Krabby}}. The Gym Leader resumes with a {{m|Crabhammer}}. Nidoking dodges the attack, but Gary [[recall]]s him and chooses {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}}. Ordering Arcanine to perform {{m|Take Down}} followed by {{m|Fire Spin}}, Kingler is sent reeling amidst cheering from Gary's fans. Arcanine's {{m|Fire Blast}} is sufficient enough to beat Kingler.
[[File: Mewtwo analysis.png|thumb|220px|Gary's Pokédex failing to identify the armored Pokémon]]
The Gym Leader emerges from the shadows, confidently announcing that he is not beaten yet, and he will use this battle to test his most powerful Pokémon. As he snaps his fingers, a door opens to reveal {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|a Pokémon}} concealed by mechanical armor. Using its {{m|Psychic}} attack, it sends Arcanine crashing into a wall. Gary's Pokédex claims there is no available data on the new Pokémon. The Gym Leader offers to allow Gary to use more than one Pokémon if he is afraid of losing. Despite protesting that he isn't afraid of anything, Gary sends both Arcanine and Nidoking forth to battle. Even as they attack, the mysterious Pokémon once again uses its Psychic powers to lift the pair from the ground. The Gym Leader gloats that this Pokémon is invincible, and Gary is left on the verge of panicking.

Later, Team Rocket meets their boss Giovanni, revealing him to be the Leader of the Viridian Gym. They present Togepi to him for his approval. However, when he demands to know what it can do, the trio is at a loss to explain. Giovanni loses his temper, accusing them of total incompetence despite months of work. They are allowed a brief reprieve when the phone on Giovanni's desk rings calling him to deal with an accident. He leaves the trio in charge of the Gym, giving them three {{i|Poké Ball}}s to use if necessary. During the discussion, Togepi is able to escape through an open door. Afterwards, Giovanni walks into a dungeon where the Pokémon he used earlier are kept in cages. Continuing to the last one, he pulls a lever, releasing the mystery Pokémon from cables in its armor, and explains that he has an emergency assignment for it.

Meanwhile, Ash and his friends are still searching the city for Togepi, but to no avail. Misty is absolutely distraught by this and threatens Ash. However, they hear Togepi's voice coming from inside the Gym. Pulling open the heavy doors, they find not only Togepi, but Gary and his fans lying unconscious on the ground. As Ash pulls Gary back to consciousness, Gary says that the mysterious Pokémon was not only powerful, it was evil as well, despite Ash's assertion that there can't be an evil Pokémon. As Gary announces that no one will ever beat the Pokémon, Team Rocket appears and begins to recite their {{motto}}, but they are interrupted by Ash and his friends. To counter Misty's claim that their motto never changes, they state that today is very different because they are now in charge of the Gym and the {{badge|Earth}}. When Ash and his friends demand to know why Team Rocket has a Gym, James explains that Team Rocket's plans are far too complex for them to understand. James whispers to Jessie for information, though Meowth reveals that they don't know the answers either. Jessie then angrily sends Meowth flying.

Jessie raises two platforms on either side of the battlefield and invites Ash to take his place as the challenger in the green platform. Despite his friends' warnings that Team Rocket have probably booby-trapped the box, Ash ascends as Jessie calls the three Pokémon Giovanni gave her: {{p|Machamp}}, Kingler, and {{p|Rhydon}}. Ash calls out {{AP|Squirtle}}, and Jessie orders Machamp to use {{m|Karate Chop}}, striking Squirtle many times. As the blows land, Ash is given a shock; the box turned out to be rigged so that the Trainer feels all of the pain his Pokémon feels. Ash withdraws Squirtle and sends in {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, prompting Jessie to switch to Kingler. Ash orders Bulbasaur to use {{m|Vine Whip}} as Jessie orders Kingler to use {{m|Harden}}. Bulbasaur's Vine Whip is rendered ineffective. Pressing the advantage, Jessie orders a {{m|Bubble}} attack, causing Ash to feel the pain as the {{t|Water}} move strikes Bulbasaur.
[[File:Ash Pidgeotto Double-Edge.png|thumb|left|220px|Pidgeotto using Double-Edge on Rhydon]]
Gary advises Ash to give in, claiming that the Pokémon are too strong, but Ash refuses to give up as he trusts his Pokémon. Ash calls out {{AP|Pidgeotto}} and orders it to use {{m|Quick Attack}}, which slams into Rhydon, inflicting damage. Sparks of electricity starts crackling at Jessie's feet, which she notices. Ash then orders Pidgeotto to use {{m|Double-Edge}}, which also slams into Rhydon, causing more damage to it and Jessie. James reveals that he rigged both sides, as it hadn't occurred to him that they might lose. However, Meowth reveals a remote control and is about to press the button when Gary tackles him, sending the remote flying. Now at a disadvantage, Jessie and James call on {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} to aid them. Ash orders Pikachu to attack, using his {{m|Thunderbolt}} to attack all of the opposing Pokémon at once. This sends Machamp, Rhydon, and Kingler fleeing; and Weezing and Arbok crashing into Jessie. As Ash and his Pokémon celebrate their victory, Gary's fans do a cheer in Ash's honor, and Gary is forced to admit that Ash is a good Trainer. However, he remarks Ash or anyone else will not be able to beat the mystery Pokémon that he witnessed.

Furious at the loss, Jessie beats both James and Meowth. Ash approaches Jessie and demands the Earth Badge as proof of his victory, citing that he earned it for beating her fair and square, but she refuses. As they argue, Meowth sees Togepi playing with the remote control. Despite Meowth's protests, Togepi presses the red and green buttons, forcing Meowth to reveal that they have rigged both platforms to be able to explode. Sure enough, the trio's red platform blows up, sending Team Rocket blasting off again, and the Earth Badge falls into Ash's hands. After a little celebration, the group is then forced to flee as the Gym begins to collapse around them.

As Ash and his friends continue their journey, {{an|Brock}} wonders if they will ever see the Pokémon that Gary saw, while Ash is only interested in his eight Badges. Realizing that they don't know where the Pokémon League is, they decide to head for Pallet Town to consult {{an|Professor Oak}}.

==Major events==

[[File:Ash Earth Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Earth Badge]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} return to [[Viridian City]] and encounter {{Gary}} again.
* Gary is revealed to have won ten [[Badge]]s and obtained a {{p|Nidoking}} and an {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}}.
* Gary challenges the {{an|Giovanni|Viridian Gym Leader}} and loses to {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|a mysterious Pokémon}}.
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} present [[Misty's Togepi]] to Giovanni as a gift, but he rejects it.
* Jessie, James, and Meowth are temporarily appointed as the [[Gym Leader]]s of the [[Viridian Gym]].
* Gary meets {{TRT}} for the first time.
* [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] is revealed to know {{m|Double-Edge}}.
* Ash earns his eighth and final Badge, the {{Badge|Earth}}, after defeating Team Rocket, qualifying him for the [[Pokémon League]].
* The Viridian Gym collapses.
* Ash and his friends head to [[Pallet Town]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OP|Gary|Arcanine}})

=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|Giovanni's}}; in armor)

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP063.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* {{Gary}}
* [[Gary's cheerleaders]]
* Viridian Gym guards

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP063.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Mr. Mime}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Arcanine}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Nidoking}} ({{Gary}}'s)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OP|Gary|Arcanine}}; debut)
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Golem}} ({{an|Giovanni}}'s)
* {{p|Machamp}} ({{an|Giovanni}}'s)
* {{p|Cloyster}} ({{an|Giovanni}}'s)
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{an|Giovanni}}'s; ×2)
* {{p|Rhydon}} ({{an|Giovanni}}'s)
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|Giovanni's}}; in armor)
* {{p|Fearow}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Charmander}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: Suspended on {{p|Charmander}}'s flame, people's shadows.
* The episode title is derived from the {{wp|Battle of the Bulge}} during {{wp|World War II}}.
* This is the first of three episodes (the other two being ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'' and ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'') to feature {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} in scenes that are preludes to [[M01|the first movie]]. This is despite the seizures caused by [[EP038]], which caused the show to go on a four-month hiatus, which in turn led to the aforementioned three episodes airing after the movie's premiere on July 18, 1998.
** A few seconds of the {{pkmn|battle}} between {{an|Giovanni}} and {{Gary}} (namely, {{p|Nidoking}} and {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}} running towards Mewtwo and the latter using its {{m|Psychic}} powers to levitate them) are also shown in the movie's prologue, but from a different perspective and with a different animation. Examples of this include:
*** Mewtwo's appearance is evidently more cartoon-like in this episode as opposed to the elaborate design of its armor in the movie.
*** Mewtwo's whole body glows when he uses Psychic against Nidoking and Arcanine, as opposed to the movie, where only its eyes glow.
*** In the movie, Mewtwo's "chin" is covered by its armor, as opposed to this episode, where it is exposed. However, it is unknown whether the exposed chin is a deliberate choice made by the animators or if it became that way after the color was added, since what looks like the chin could have been part of the armor if colored differently.
** A small continuity mistake between this episode and the movie is Giovanni's position: in this episode, Giovanni stood up and walked forward before sending out Mewtwo, while in the movie, he is still sitting in his chair.
* This is the first episode to use background music from the first movie's original Japanese soundtrack, namely during the scene of Giovanni with Mewtwo, making it by definition also the first episode to feature Japanese movie music. However, the music was replaced in the [[dub]].
* This marks the first and only time a [[Gym Leader]] refuses to give the [[Badge]] to {{Ash}} despite him winning the battle fairly; granted, Ash did not actually battle the official Gym Leader.
** Both Ash and [[Jessie]]'s dialogues upon this happening also implied that it was illegal and against the rules for a Gym Leader to refuse to give a Badge to a Trainer who beat them fairly.
* Like in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} was able to defeat, or at least, injure {{p|Rhydon}} with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack despite the {{t|Ground}} type's immunity to {{t|Electric}} moves.
* This is the first time Giovanni's face is entirely seen, as it has always been in the shadows in previous episodes.
** This is also the first dub episode to have Giovanni speaking normally and not through a voice filter.
* If going by the number of episodes spent in each region, this is the quickest that Ash has ever earned eight Gym Badges. By this point in [[Johto]], Ash is in the process of obtaining his fourth Badge; in [[Hoenn]], he has four Badges; in [[Sinnoh]], he only has two Badges; in [[Unova]], he has five Badges; and in [[Kalos]], he has four Badges. Also, the [[Orange Archipelago]] only had four Badges.
* This episode was adapted into the book [[Team Rocket Blasts Off!]].
* Both times Gary's Nidoking is shown, his cry is actually a stock sound effect, not that of a Pokémon.
** Later in the episode, Rhydon uses exactly the same cry as Nidoking.
* The picture of {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} hanging in {{an|Giovanni}}'s office shows {{p|Mewtwo}} in the same pose as its sprite from {{v2|Red and Blue|s}}.
* This episode was released as part of the "Mewtwo Box" in Japan on December 18, 2013, along with ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', ''[[Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]'', and ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.
* This was the first episode to air after the release of {{game|Yellow}}.
* Of Gary's ten Badges, the only ones from the same Gyms Ash battled at are a Boulder Badge, a Cascade Badge, and a Rainbow Badge. This indicates that Gary did not battle, or at least did not defeat, [[Lt. Surge]], [[Sabrina]], or [[Koga]]. It is already known he did not battle [[Blaine]] due to believing that Cinnabar Gym closed down long beforehand.
* This is the first episode where a character other than Ash is seen using a [[Pokédex]] or challenging a Gym Leader to a Gym battle.
* The first episode where one of Gary’s cheerleaders speaks out of unison with the others.

===Errors===
* After Gary's Arcanine defeated Giovanni's {{p|Kingler}}, a different perspective gives it the size of a {{p|Growlithe}}.
* When Jessie calls {{p|Kingler}}, {{p|Machamp}}, and Rhydon out of their {{i|Poké Ball}}s, the red light that they return in shows, but in the next scene, they are in the white light.
* Despite being a Ground-type, Rhydon was hurt by Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} attack.
* Gary's Arcanine used {{m|Fire Spin}} in this episode, a move it was [[Anime move errors|not able to learn]] until [[Generation II]].
* When {{TRT}} blasts off, {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} are not seen, despite them being present in the scene earlier.

===Dub edits===
* [[Pikachu's Jukebox]]: [[2.B.A. Master]] (US DVD box set), [[Double Trouble]] (Pokémon TV)
* Ash's statement of it being "a whole year" since they last visited [[Viridian City]] was added in the dub. In the original Japanese version, Ash only remarks that it has been a while since they last visited Viridian City.
* The scene where Ash and Pikachu were mentioning their friendship was largely the same as in the original, although the dub omitted {{an|Brock}}'s referring to the two as "those guys", which hinted at Pikachu's gender.
* Gary's greeting to Ash was passive-aggressive in the Japanese version rather than gloating like in the dub.
* In the scene where Ash is sulking about not being allowed into [[Viridian Gym]], Ash originally referenced his being the fourth person to leave [[Pallet Town]].
* In the original Japanese version, when {{an|Misty}} confronts Ash over losing {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, Ash mixes up "Hazumi" (はずみ), meaning "offguard", with "Kasumi", Misty's name in the Japanese version. This was changed to an "Egg-cident" pun in the dub.
* In the Japanese version, {{MTR}}, while using binoculars, warns his teammates that they will get fired if they don't find Pikachu soon. In the dub, he simply comments about a spotted Pikachu in response to [[James]].
** In addition, the dub version does not directly mention James being hit in the butt by Togepi when accusing Meowth of doing so, unlike in the Japanese version.
* In the original Japanese version, Giovanni introduces himself to Gary by name. In the dub, he just refers himself as the Viridian Gym Leader.
* In the original Japanese version, when calling out Arcanine, Gary specifically refers to it as "My honey", while in the dub, this is omitted. In addition, the pinch pun was dub-exclusive.
* In the original Japanese version, after his cheerleaders cheer him on, Gary refers to them as his girlfriends, and also stated he will finish up the battle for them. In the dub, he just praises himself before wrapping them up.
* In the original version, when a Pokémon was knocked out during Gary and Giovanni's battle, the name of the defeated Pokémon was declared. In the dub, the names of the winning Pokémon were declared instead.
* In the Japanese version, when Giovanni chuckles at Gary's request to give up, Gary winces, surprised of Giovanni's reaction. In the dub, Gary's retort to Giovanni's answer was much more confident.
* In the Japanese version, after Mewtwo is introduced, Giovanni simply tells Gary to bring out all his Pokémon at once due to playtime being over, while the dub came across as goading.
* In the Japanese version, when presenting Togepi to their boss, Team Rocket informs Giovanni that it has a powerful technique that makes people feel good, while the dub simply has Jessie mentioning that it would make a "handsome paperweight".
** In addition, similar to the "whole year" mention above, Giovanni's mention of a search being "months" was dub-only.
* When Giovanni takes his leave, the Japanese version had him simply expressing disbelief in what happened, while the dub has him mentioning an accident occurring.
* In the Japanese version, Misty replied to Brock's attempts at keeping the peace by telling him to "shut up", while in the dub, she simply stated that attacking Ash will at least make her feel better about Togepi being lost.
* Gary's comment about Mewtwo being evil was dub-only. Originally, he just commented that his own Pokémon couldn't do a thing against it, with Ash repeating it back.
* When Team Rocket reveal themselves, the Japanese version has Ash and Brock specifically referring to them by name (Jessie and James, respectively).
* When Ash becomes determined shortly before sending out {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, Gary simply mentioned Ash's name in the Japanese version.
* Originally shortly after being electrocuted, Jessie insults her teammates for rigging her platform with the electric shock generators, while the dub has her simply saying, "Follow...the leader."
* The Japanese version of the scene where Gary expressed his respect for Ash also referenced Ash's status as the fourth person to leave Pallet Town.

==In other languages==
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Megan Hollingshead

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[[File:Megan_Hollingshead.jpg|thumb|300px|Megan Hollingshead]]
'''Megan Hollingshead''' is an American voice actress for the English-language [[dub]] of the [[Pokémon anime]]. She is also credited as '''Karen Thompson''' and '''Kelli Kassidi'''.

== Biography ==
Hollingshead was born on September 22, 1968. She was one of the original voice actresses on the Pokémon anime. She worked on the show until the end of [[S06|the sixth season]], when she left the show and moved to Los Angeles, California, to continue building her voice-over career. Her most prominent roles were [[Nurse Joy]] and [[Cassidy]], which were taken over by [[Erica Schroeder|Bella Hudson]] and [[Andi Whaley]], respectively. Hollingshead currently resides in Nashville, Tennesse with her family.

Hollingshead returned to the anime at the start of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', most prominently reprising the role of Nurse Joy.

==Pokémon roles==
===Humans===
====Major====
* [[Nurse Joy]] ([[Kanto]]-[[Hoenn]]: [[EP002]]-[[AG042]], [[JN006]]-present, [[M01]])
* [[Cassidy]] ([[EP057]]-[[EP222]])
* {{ka|Lily}}
* [[Whitney]]
* [[Clair]] ([[EP251]]-[[EP255]])
* {{OBP|Annie|M05}}
* [[Diane]]

====Minor====
* [[Duplica]]
* [[Caroline]] ([[AG003]])
* [[James's parents|James's mother]] ([[EP048]])
* [[Stella]]
* {{pkmn|Mystery Club|Mary}} ([[EP246]])
* [[Kimono Girl|Tamao]]
* [[Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]
* [[Marie]]
* [[Dr. Anna]]
* [[Suzie]] ([[EP169]])
* [[Luka Carson]]

===Pokémon===
* [[James's Morpeko]]
* {{DL|Erika|Gloom|Erika's Gloom}}
* {{p|Gloom}}

== Other non-Pokémon roles ==
* Rangiku Matsumoto (''{{wp|Bleach (manga)|Bleach}}'')
* Mai Valentine (''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters}}'' seasons 1-3)
* Scarlett Garcia (''{{wp|Sonic X}}'')
* Sharona (''{{wp|Shaman King}}'')
* Kirin (''{{wp|Mandara}}'')
* Shion Sonozaki/Mion Sonozaki (''{{wp|Higurashi When They Cry}}'')
* Kiya Miyazawa (''{{wp|His and Her Circumstances}}'')
* Rose Marinaide (''{{wp|Fighting Foodons}}'')
* Shizune (''{{wp|Naruto}}'')
* Sheena Fujibayashi (''{{wp|Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World}}'')
* Villetta Nu (''{{wp|Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion}}'' and ''{{wp|Code Geass R2}}'')
* Lenneth (''{{wp|Valkyrie Profile}}'')
* Ashlotte (''{{wp|Soulcalibur IV}}'')

== External links ==
* [http://www.meganhollingshead.com Official website]
* [http://www.linkedin.com/pub/megan-hollingshead/5/7BB/320 LinkedIn profile]
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epcode=EP160 |
colorscheme=Johto |
title_en=Air Time! |
title_ja=ラジオとうのたたかい！じくうをこえて！！ |
title_ja_trans=Battle at the Radio Tower! Surpass Space-Time!! |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=August 17, 2000 |
broadcast_us=September 8, 2001 |
en_series=Johto League Champions |
en_op=[[Born to Be a Winner]] |
ja_op=[[OK!]] |
ja_ed=[[Takeshi's Paradise|タケシのパラダイス]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=米村正二 |
storyboard=浅田裕二 |
director=浅田裕二 |
art=岩根雅明 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP151-EP160 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|162}}
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'''Air Time!''' (Japanese: '''ラジオとうのたたかい！じくうをこえて！！''' ''Battle at the Radio Tower! Surpass Spacetime!!'') is the 160th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 17, 2000 and in the United States on September 8, 2001.

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==Blurb==

Before leaving Goldenrod City, the flamboyant producer of Poké Talk Radio insists Ash appear on Sunny Morningstar's show to talk about winning the Plane badge. After the interview, the gang saves the day by participating in a live radio drama with the Dugtrio Trio (Team Rocket in disguise!) Be sure to watch the twists and turns of the live performance as our heroes battle Team Rocket on the airwaves!

==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are having breakfast at the {{ci|Goldenrod}} [[Pokémon Center]] when a man approaches them. He introduces himself as the producer of Poké Talk Radio and asks Ash to appear because he earned the {{Badge|Plain}}.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} notices a huge building and mistakes it for a department store. When they arrive, the guards stop them entering, telling them they need an appointment to enter, as this building is actually the {{FB|Goldenrod|Radio Tower}}. Then, he points them to the monitor where [[DJ Mary]] can be seen talking. Team Rocket decides to enter the building, [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|posing as celebrities]]. The guard lets them in without any questions and directs them towards the elevator. The trio begins "Operation Radio Raid" and wreak havoc in a storage room, destroying several tape reels in the process. They are disappointed to find nothing of value, and soon they are dragged into the recording room by a man who mistakes them for a ventriloquist act about to be interviewed. When he asks them where their {{wp|Ventriloquist's dummy|dummy}} is, [[Jessie]] introduces {{MTR}} as the dummy. Then, the man proceeds to take them to DJ Mary, who introduces Team Rocket to the listeners as "The [[Dugtrio Trio]]". DJ Mary is amazed that their "dummy" looks and acts so alive, offending Meowth.

Meanwhile, Ash talks to {{an|Professor Oak}}, who tells him that he and all of [[Pallet Town]] are proud of him for winning the Plain Badge. Ash is surprised that his whole town knows about the victory, and Professor Oak explains that the producer called his mother {{Delia}}, which she relayed to the other townspeople. He then reveals that all of Pallet Town will be listening to the interview, making Ash nervous.

Team Rocket has already enjoyed the perks of their celebrity status and happily scoff down boxes of food. The trio is surprised when an announcement sounds that Ash and his {{AP|Pikachu}} are due to be interviewed. Ash's interview begins, and he initially gets very scared and mixes up his words. DJ Mary briefly stops the microphone and calms Ash down by telling him to forget they are on air and imagine they are in a [[Pokémon battle]]. She proceeds to ask him if he would have a battle with her, and he replies that he would gladly have a battle with any {{pkmn|Trainer}}. Next, she asks him what his goal is; Ash replies that he wants to become a [[Pokémon Master]], but he wants to win the [[Johto League]] first. He then starts to explain his team and adds that he will be heading to {{ci|Ecruteak}} to challenge the [[Morty|Gym Leader]] there. Then, the interview ends.

As the group is leaving, a man enters the studio with several damaged tapes, which will prevent the airing of the Radio Drama Show. Then, the producer tells DJ Mary that they should air a live interview with "The Dugtrio Trio"". Team Rocket tries to leave, but the producer intervenes and convinces them to take part by telling them he will present them with a five-star buffet. Then, he turns to DJ Mary, saying that she, Ash, and his friends must take part too. {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} immediately agree, but Ash isn't too enthusiastic. Back in the studio, Ash is scolded by Jessie for his reluctance towards the show. Before the airing, Jessie tells [[James]] and Meowth that they are going to steal the show and Pikachu.

When the radio drama starts airing, DJ Mary narrates a story in which a character, "Prince Goldenrod", is returning to his castle after a difficult [[Pokémon journey]]. Ash, who plays Prince Goldenrod, says he has longed for his return while Misty and Brock's characters agree with him. Then, DJ Mary narrates that the characters arrived at Goldenrod City, but they see only the castle while the rest of the city is covered in sand. Then, the prince runs in the castle calling for his parents, played by Jessie and James, who tell the prince that he must have a Pokémon battle. Just then, Meowth jumps out and scratches Ash both in the story and in real life. When Ash asks about this, Jessie says that she improvised a little. DJ Mary then says that Meowth scratched Prince Goldenrod's face in order to prove he wasn't an impostor. During the play, Jessie continuously changes the script, forcing DJ Mary to improvise. The drama continues to unfold as Prince Goldenrod's parents are revealed to be impostors from the future, called "Team Socket". The Prince escapes Team Socket's trap on his trusted {{p|Charizard}} and goes on to free his imprisoned parents. The Prince reunites with his friends, but Team Socket appears to have escaped through a time warp that leads to 3000 years in the future. The group enter the time warp and catch up to Team Socket, but soon the villains blast off on their by cyborg Meowth rocket. DJ Mary adds her own twist and reveals that Prince Goldenrod managed to cling onto the rocket. The Prince orders his {{p|Chikorita}} to use {{m|Razor Leaf}} to cut off the rocket's navigation system. Though Jessie makes a final adjustment to the script and has Team Socket escape defeat through another time warp.

Finally, Team Rocket reveals themselves, snatches {{AP|Pikachu}}, recites their {{motto}}, and takes off. DJ Mary narrates the events the whole time, incorporating them as a part of the story of Prince Goldenrod. She, Ash, his friends, and the TV crew give chase. They follow Team Rocket onto the roof, where the trio take off in their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth balloon]]. Jessie then sends out her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. {{AP|Chikorita}} dodges Arbok's {{m|Poison Sting}}, then uses Razor Leaf, hitting Arbok and cutting the rope. Pikachu is freed and uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which sends Team Rocket blasting off again. DJ Mary ends the play with the Magic Stone, which belonged to Goldenrod City, reappearing and changing the land back to its original state. Then, the producer congratulates them all on an exciting show.

Soon Ash and his friends hit the road once again, this time towards Ecruteak City. Meanwhile, Team Rocket is hanging on a tree. The real "Dugtrio Trio" appears and asks them for directions to the Radio Tower. Team Rocket then falls down and starts complaining about their lost chance at fame.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} meet [[DJ Mary]].
* Ash and his friends head out to [[Ecruteak City]] for Ash's fourth [[Johto]] [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP160.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[DJ Mary]]
* [[Dugtrio Trio]]
* Radio staff

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP160.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pikachu}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Charizard}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Kingler}} ({{OP|Ash|Kingler}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{OP|Ash|Tauros}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Snorlax}} ({{OP|Ash|Snorlax}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Ash|Heracross}}; at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]])
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Charizard}} (image)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]]: {{p|Dragonite}}.
* In the games, [[DJ Mary]] is just an assistant on {{an|Professor Oak}}'s radio show. While she is shown to have this role in ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'', she is also seen here as a star in her own right. She also appears as Professor Oak's assistant on television in ''[[HS08|Oaknapped!]]''.
* While {{wp|Cartoon Network}} aired the show in syndication, this episode wasn't aired until June 2, 2007. This was part of the two-day ''Pokémon Master Marathon'' that was aired shortly before the launch of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' in the U.S.
* During the play, {{an|Misty}}'s line "There is something rotten in Goldenrod" is a reference to {{wp|William Shakespeare}}'s play {{wp|Hamlet}}, where the character Marcellus said "There is something rotten in the state of Denmark".
* This episode is tied with ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'' for having the shortest English [[dub]] title so far, with eight characters (nine if the space between the two words is included).
* In the English dub, [[Jessie]]'s improvisational invention of a "time warp" may be a reference to {{wp|The Rocky Horror Show}}, in which some characters dress eccentrically - rather like Jessie and [[James]]'s costumes - and perform a dance known as the {{wp|Time Warp (song)|Time Warp}}.
* This is the last episode to air in North America before the September 11 terrorist attacks.

===Errors===
* In one scene, [[Ash's Kingler]] is shown as a {{p|Krabby}}.
* The [[Pokémon in Brazil|Brazilian dub]] inconsistently translates [[Goldenrod City]] as "''Cidade de Pinhão Dourado''" (literally, "''Golden Pinenut City''"), while in the radio show {{Ash}}'s character is referred as "''Valente Príncipe Goldenrod''" ("''Brave Prince Goldenrod''").
* The [[Pokémon.com]] blurb for this episode misspells [[Plain Badge]] as "Plane badge".
* Like in [[EP159|the previous episode]], the Plain Badge is simply referred to as a "Badge" at the beginning of the episode in the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub.
** Also in the Polish dub, the sandstorm in the story is mistakenly called snowstorm.

===Dub edits===
* Instrumental versions of [[All We Wanna Do]] and [[Pokémon Johto]] are used as background music in the form of music on the radio in the English dub. In the original Japanese version, [[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]], [[Pokémon Ondo]], and [[OK!]] are used.
* In the original version, the [[Dugtrio Trio]] is called the {{p|Dodrio}} Clan.

==In other languages==
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|nl={{tt|Met een Zucht in de Lucht|In the air with a sigh}}
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