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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Mewtwo Returns''}}
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title_en=Mewtwo Returns |
title_ja=ミュウツー！我ハココニ在リ |
title_ja_trans=Mewtwo! I Am Here |
broadcast_jp=December 30, 2000 |
broadcast_us=December 4, 2001 |
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footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|181|Screenshots on Filb.de (Part 1)}}
*{{filb-eppics|pm|182|Screenshots on Filb.de (Part 2)}}
*{{filb-eppics|pm|183|Screenshots on Filb.de (Part 3)}} }}
'''Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター　ミュウツー！{{tt|我|われ}}ハココニ{{tt|在|あ}}リ　MEWTWO SAGA''' ''Pocket Monsters: Mewtwo! I Am Here - MEWTWO SAGA'') is the first feature-length special of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on December 30, 2000. It was then released on DVD in the US on December 4, 2001. It is a sequel to ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

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==Plot==
[[File:Mewtwo Returns DVD US.png|thumb|230px|left|DVD cover]]
{{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}, its heart having been softened by the selfless example of [[Ash Ketchum]] back in the eastern [[Kanto]] [[region]], has now traveled to the western region of [[Johto]] in search of a place unreachable to the prying eyes and harsh judgments of humans for the sake of the band of cloned Pokémon, whose welfare Mewtwo is entirely concerned with. Mewtwo eventually finds the perfect hideaway: a huge mountain named [[Mount Quena]], surrounded by steep cliffs that are practically impossible to scale, but in its crater is a freshwater lake and a forest that is home to many {{t|Bug}} Pokémon. This is a perfect fit for Mewtwo's band, so they settle in the top of Mount Quena and begin a new, safe life. Mewtwo, feeling that clones do not belong in the outside world because they were not born in it, watches over as their guardian. Mewtwo seems particularly close to the [[Pikachutwo|Pikachu]] and {{p|Meowth}} clones, spending most of its private time with them, possibly reflecting how important their templates were in its change of heart.

{{an|Giovanni}}, however, is determined to possess Mewtwo once again, and has been planning a militaristic assault upon wherever Mewtwo has settled to take the Pokémon back for himself. He at last locates Mewtwo in its new mountain retreat, so the Team Rocket Combat Unit heads toward Mount Quena.

Ash and {{ashfr}}—on their Pokémon journey as always—are passing through an area around Mount Quena called [[Mount Quena#Purity Canyon|Purity Canyon]], which is known as [[Johto]]'s greatest natural wonder. Unfortunately, they miss the only bus that goes through the area and an unpredicted typhoon forces them to stay at a lodge at the foot of the mountain with a woman who could not board the full bus. On the road, the bus is swept up high powerful winds, but is set down by Mewtwo's powers, much to the confusion of its riders. In Mewtwo's lair, Pikachutwo questions this action, which Mewtwo explains was to prevent rescuers from jeopardizing the clones' seclusion. Meowthtwo suggests it may also have been done out of compassion, of which Mewtwo says it has none for humans.

Back at the lodge, Pokémon naturalist [[Luna Carson]] explains that the only ways through the valley are a canoe ride down the river or the monthly bus service. Later, Luna serves them fresh water from [[Mount Quena#Purity River|Purity River]], and everyone but Ash is amazed by its taste. With no other option for transportation, the group leave that night, taking the canoes downstream. Along the way, they come across the Bug Pokémon {{p|Ledian}}, {{p|Kakuna}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, and {{p|Beedrill}}, the last of which causes {{an|Misty}} to frantically paddle back upstream. Back at the lodge, {{an|Brock}} suggests they scale Mount Quena, but Luna warns that is impassible despite featuring beautiful [[Mount Quena#Clarity Lake|Clarity Lake]] in its crater. A knock on the door brings new lodge inhabitants: medical researcher [[Cullen Calix]] and a spunky girl from the Pokémon Institute, [[Domino]]. Cullen says he is studying the medicinal properties of Purity River water and wants to explore Mount Quena, which Luna laments would bring tourists and destruction to the ecosystem.

Suddenly, {{TRT}} announces their presence with firecrackers and their {{motto}}. [[James]] grabs {{AP|Pikachu}} with an electricity-absorbing whip and escapes with [[Jessie]], and {{MTR}} in their rocket-powered balloon, but the turbulent winds cause them to lose control and push them toward Mount Quena. The group equips climbing gear and chases after them, avoiding gusty winds and even a falling boulder. Team Rocket's balloon swings by and hooks their climbing rope, dragging the group into the air. Domino spots Mewtwo in Mount Quena through her binoculars and transmits a video feed to none other than Giovanni. Upon seeing the approaching Combat Unit, Domino climbs up the rope past the others, lands in the balloon's basket, and reveals herself to be in league with Team Rocket as elite Agent 009, also known as The Black Tulip for her use of the flowers as weapons. Domino pops the balloon with one and sends everyone else plummeting onto the mountain while she returns via paraglider to Giovanni's large helicopter to report on Mewtwo's status.

Pikachu and Team Rocket end up separated from the others and quickly encounter the clones. Pikachu's clone attacks Pikachu for suddenly appearing, but Mewtwo forces it to stop. Agitated by the approaching humans, Pikachutwo rallies the other clones to fight back against the invading Combat Unit. Mewtwo stays behind with other clones and contemplates whether to stop the fighters from endangering themselves or letting them act freely. Ash and the other humans land unharmed, but separated from Pikachu by a lake. They use {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Chikorita}}'s {{m|Razor Leaf}} to make a canoe and oars out of a fallen tree, and with it they traverse the lake to reach the island at the center of Mount Quena's crater. They enter a natural sanctuary in the island, where Cullen discovers that the water inside could have a profound impact on medicine. Luna fears that any future human presence could taint the purity of the water and destroy the habitat.

Some of the clones imprison Jessie and James in a cave and head off with Pikachu and Meowth to fight Team Rocket's forces. However, as soon as the Pokémon land ashore, a Team Rocket helicopter appears and stuns the clones with energy blasts. An airship drops Team Rocket [[Poké Ball]]s that capture most of the clones, and just as Pikachutwo is about to be caught by one, Pikachu deflects it with an electric attack. He also shocks Pikachutwo in order to invigorate it and escape, which Meowth emulates by scratching Meowthtwo's face. The four Pokémon flee from the helicopter's blasts, but find themselves trapped against a hill. A {{m|Shadow Ball}} saves the group from an incoming stun blast, revealing Mewtwo floating in the air behind the helicopter. Mewtwo frees the clone, disintegrates their Poké Balls, and throws another Shadow Ball, but the helicopter evades the attack.

Giovanni emerges on a platform to speak with Mewtwo, but the Pokémon refuses to go along with Giovanni's plans. The helicopter deploys two machines that surround Mewtwo and give it a powerful electric shock. Mewtwo pushes the machines into rock walls with its psychic power and defies Giovanni once more. Giovanni turns his attention to the island harboring the rest of the clones for phase two of the operation. Along with paragliding Team Rocket Grunts, Domino flies over using a jetpack and eventually comes across Ash's group, who are quickly restrained by metal rings to prevent their interference. Domino subdues the island's Pokémon with stunning tulips and restraining rings and reports her findings to Giovanni, who challenges Mewtwo to stop him. Mewtwo declares that it will protect the clones and telekinetically brings the other Pokémon to the island with it.

Soon, Domino, Mewtwo, and Giovanni meet on the island, at which point Giovanni tells Mewtwo that it must surrender. Mewtwo replies that it would rather leave this world than serve him, but Giovanni threatens to subject the other clones to experiments that would cause them to perish. Mewtwo then agrees. Giovanni reactivates the machines from earlier and tells Mewtwo to enter the energy field between them, which will harness Mewtwo's power and bend its will to his. Domino demonstrates Team Rocket's threat by firing blasts from her tulip at Pikachutwo. With Mewtwo trapped by the force of the machines' energy and his operation successful, Giovanni makes plans to build a Team Rocket laboratory on the island to create an army of powerful clone Pokémon. Mewtwo ceases its struggle just as Giovanni states that it will be his tool to rule the world. The other characters and Pokémon are then locked away in a prison cell, where Ash is reunited with Pikachu.

Outside, construction is well under way on the Team Rocket base. In a phone call, Giovanni tells Domino that Mewtwo's brain waves are resisting the machine's influence at a rate that would destroy its body before giving in. The industrial waste from the base attracts the ire of Mount Quena's resident Bug Pokémon: hundreds of Ledian, {{p|Butterfree}}, and Beedrill, whose lake water is now polluted. When the welders inside the facility are taken out by Butterfree's {{m|Sleep Powder}}, a dropped blowtorch ignites the fuel cells below and causes enormous chain explosions, one of which destroys the cell bars and frees the human and Pokémon prisoners. Luna and Cullen head toward the spring to check its purity.

Domino throws black tulips at a group of Ledian, but several {{p|Scyther}} slice the weapons up. She then uses a rod-like tulip to fend off an attacking Scyther and vault over the Ledian swarm. After being forced to mop the floor earlier, Jessie and James enjoy Domino slipping and falling head-first into a bucket of water.

Ash, Pikachu, Misty, Brock, Pikachutwo, Meowth, and Meowthtwo find Mewtwo. Everyone but Misty tries to free Mewtwo by tackling one of the machines, but it only tips over and maintains the energy field. Mewtwo resorts to using the last of its power to overload the machines. Pikachu and Pikachutwo use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on one of them, which explodes. The field breaks, and Mewtwo collapses to the ground. The other machine appears to malfunction and self-destruct. Before they can take Mewtwo to the spring to recover, Giovanni appears with Team Rocket and claims that Mewtwo belongs to him. Brock and Misty release all their Pokémon to fight, and the clone and Bug Pokémon show up as well. Meowth flees the scene with Jessie and James while Ash takes Mewtwo away by himself.

As Ash, Bulbasaur, and Chikorita transport Mewtwo to safety, Mewtwo asks why Ash is helping it. Ash replies that Mewtwo saving Pikachu is one reason, and at Mewtwo's questioning, goes on to say that you do not need a reason to help someone in trouble. Mewtwo reflects that Ash may be one-of-a-kind, but Ash says that everyone is. They reach the heart of the mountain, and despite Cullen's protests that Mewtwo may contaminate the spring, Ash throws Mewtwo in because it needs the water's healing power most. Since the water heals it like it does other Pokémon, Mewtwo realizes that it does belong in this world. A blast from a helicopter announces Giovanni's sudden presence, but a rejuvenated Mewtwo rises from the water to protect the land it calls home. Mewtwo causes a great blue light to shoot up from the entire lake and pierce the heavens.
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|thumb|230px|Mewtwo overlooking a city at night]]
Night has fallen, and Team Rocket wake up from unconsciousness in a dry crater. Underground, Mewtwo explains to the other humans that it has moved the lake and spring inside Mount Quena for greater protection. When Mewtwo decides to erase the memories of everyone involved, Meowth and the other Pokémon object, arguing that the past forms part of a living creature's identity and it is entitled to it. Misty and Brock add that forgetting the past does not change it and everyone deserves to know where they came from. Mewtwo changes its mind, stating that we should be able to look to the past just as much as the future, and the shame of others' wrongdoing is theirs alone. A group of Butterfree spread powder enhanced with Mewtwo's psychic abilities to erase the memories of the Team Rocket operatives as well as Luna and Cullen, whose well-meaning desire to research the spring may put it in jeopardy. Like the Team Rocket trio before them, Ash and his friends board a Pikachu balloon to leave Mount Quena. Mewtwo earnestly thanks them for their help and departs with all the cloned Pokémon to live elsewhere as natural Pokémon in the wild.

Some time later, as Ash, Misty, and Brock walk through a city, Ash hears Mewtwo's voice, but is uncertain whether it was real or just a memory. The [[narrator]] concludes the movie with the rumors of a Pokémon who traverses a faraway city at night.
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==Major events==
* {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} encounter {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} [[M01|again]].
* Ash and his friends meet {{an|Giovanni}} for the first time.
* Mewtwo erases itself from Giovanni and {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|his underlings}}' memories.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Luna Carson]]
* [[Cullen Calix]]
* [[Domino]]
* [[Luka Carson]]
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s
* Various characters from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Chikorita}} ({{OP|Ash|Chikorita}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} ({{OP|Misty|Poliwhirl}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{OP|Brock|Geodude}})
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{OP|Brock|Golbat}})
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{OP|Brock|Pineco}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|M01}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikachutwo|clone]])
* {{p|Meowth}} (clone)
* {{p|Charizard}} (clone)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} (clone)
* {{p|Squirtle}} (clone)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (clone)
* {{p|Vulpix}} (clone)
* {{p|Nidoqueen}} (clone; ×5; ×4 offspring)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (clone)
* {{p|Golduck}} (clone)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (clone)
* {{p|Seadra}} (clone)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} (clone)
* {{p|Venusaur}} (clone)
* {{p|Sandslash}} (clone)
* {{p|Pidgeot}} (clone)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} (clone)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} (clone; ×6; ×5 offspring)
* {{p|Scyther}} (clone)
* {{p|Blastoise}} (clone)
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} (clone)
* {{p|Ninetales}} (clone)
* {{p|Vileplume}} (clone)
* {{p|Dewgong}} (clone)
* {{p|Rapidash}} (clone)
* {{p|Butterfree}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ledian}} (multiple)
* {{p|Kakuna}} (multiple)
* {{p|Beedrill}} (multiple)
* {{p|Scyther}} (multiple)
* {{p|Mew}} (cameo and flashback)
* Various characters from ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' (flashback)

==Cast==
{{cast/h|Johto}}
{{cast|Johto|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Veronica Taylor|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Johto|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Johto|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Rachael Lillis|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Johto|Misty's Togepi|disp=Togepi|Satomi Koorogi|Togepi|Satomi Koorogi|トゲピー|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Johto|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Eric Stuart|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ　ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Johto|Jessie|Rachael Lillis|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Johto|James|Eric Stuart|Kojirō|Shin-ichiro Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Johto|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Maddie Blaustein|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Johto|Mewtwo (M01)|disp=Mewtwo|Dan Green|Mewtwo|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Masachika Ichimura|ミュウツー|市村正親}}
{{cast|Johto|Giovanni (anime)|disp=Giovanni|Ted Lewis|Sakaki|Hirotaka Suzuoki|サカキ|鈴置洋孝}}
{{cast|Johto|Domino|disp=Domino|Kerry Williams|Domino|Kotono Mitsuishi|ドミノ|三石琴乃}}
{{cast|Johto|Officer Jenny|List of English voice actors{{!}}Lee Quick|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Johto|Narrator|disp=Narration|Ken Gates|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
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==Manga adaptation==
:''Main article: [[Mewtwo Returns (manga)]]''

==Trivia==
[[File:Baby Nidoqueen and Baby Rhyhorn.png|thumb|250px|Baby Nidoqueen and Rhyhorn]]
* This special was released between [[EP178]] and [[EP179]] in Japan.
* In reruns on [[Kids Station]] and on VOD services such as [[Prime Video]] and [[Hulu]], the special is split into three episodes listed as part of the original series between [[EP178]] and [[EP179]], with each part including the regular [[OK!|opening]] and [[To My Best Friend|ending]] animations, [[title card]]s, and next episode previews.
* Before being blasted off by the typhoon, {{TRT}} said: "How many times must our plans be destroyed, before they're allowed to be tried? The answer my friend, is blowin' in the wind!", referencing the {{wp|Bob Dylan}} song "{{wp|Blowin' in the Wind}}".
* This was the first time that an {{pkmn|animated series}}-related release, other than openings and segments, used digital coloring.
* During the conversation between [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Pikachutwo]], and {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} (immediately following Pikachu's arrival on the island), [[James]] comments, "This is like the sequel to a movie I missed." [[Breaking the fourth wall]], this comment is essentially true, since Mewtwo wiped James's memory of the events of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
* Music from ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' is used extensively in this special.
* The cloned {{p|Nidoqueen}} and {{p|Rhyhorn}} are shown to have produced offspring. Even if Nidoqueen was able to produce {{pkmn|Egg}}s, the babies would ''all'' be {{p|Nidoran♀|the first member of the female evolutionary line}}. This may be due to [[animation physics]] or their nature as clones, but the fact that nobody questioned their existence (or know about the clones yet) would suggest it was simply an error.
* When the clones are captured by Team Rocket's [[Poké Ball]]s, they become white energy instead of red, as usual. This may be attributed to the nature of clones or the Balls themselves.
* When [[Domino]] tosses out electric net-like lines, they electrocute both Rhyhorn and Nidoqueen clones. However, if clones keep the same type combinations as their originals, their {{t|Ground}} type should make them immune. This may be due to animation physics, the nets being made with advanced technology, or simply because the electricity was not produced from a Pokémon move.
* At the end, Ash says "'''This time''' we'll both be able to remember." This may mean that Mewtwo informed him of their previous encounter. However, this is dub-only.
* At the end, Mewtwo overlooks a city whose buildings are similar to {{wp|New York City}}'s {{wp|Empire State Building}} and {{wp|MetLife Building}}.
** This ending is later referenced in the credits of ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', when another {{OBP|Mewtwo|M16}} is last seen overlooking a city at night.
* The [[List of English language Pokémon animated special home video releases (Region 2)|United Kingdom VHS release]] refers to the special as ''Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns - The Movie''.
* In ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'', {{an|Brock}} comments that an ice sculpture of {{an|Giovanni}} looks "awfully familiar", implying that the events of this special are [[canon]] to {{aniseries|PTS}}, as this is the only time when Brock has ever met Giovanni.
* The design of Giovanni's airship would later be used as a [[List of cross-canon references|basis]] of the [[Team Rocket airship]] in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}.
* A post-credits scene in ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'' shows Mewtwo and the clones arriving at [[Mount Quena]], foreshadowing the events of this special.

===Errors===
* When the clones are first shown on Mount Quena, {{DL|Mewtwo (M01)|Blastoisetwo}}'s lower jaw is blue instead of beige.
* While riding on Blastoisetwo's back on their way to the battle, {{MTR}} and {{DL|Mewtwo (M01)|Meowthtwo}}'s feet are a darker brown than usual.
* Giovanni and [[Domino]] emerge from the helicopter side-by-side, but the next shot shows Domino farther back and the platform appears to have changed shape. When the camera angle changes again, she is back in her original position.
* Originally the machines that trap Mewtwo are different colors; one red, one blue. However when Mewtwo and both Pikachu destroy the red machine, the one that selfdestructs is also red.

===Dub edits===
* The dub adds Mewtwo's beginning monologue of the first movie's events, whereas the original had the montage with no commentary.
* Domino only calls Mount Quena a "remote area in Johto" in the dub.
* Mewtwo's opening lines are mostly different in the dub. After pondering its existence, Mewtwo originally explains who it and the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} accompanying it are, and their origins. In the dub, Mewtwo says it feels it has no right to judge their habitat as beautiful because the clones are artificial. Similarly, the dub implies that the clones were victims of discrimination, while the Japanese version states that they chose to avoid the outside world.
* The dub states that the bus trips are monthly instead of weekly.
* The meal Brock planned to make was changed from pancakes with lots of syrup to "spicy pizza pancakes."
* There were several differences when Meowth reads the Mount Quena guidebook.
** Both versions mention Mt. Quena's volatile typhoons, but the dub adds that severe blizzards and thunderstorms also occur.
** Meowth identifies the storm as a typhoon instead of Jessie.
** The guidebook advises not to go to Mt. Quena in the dub, while the original states that tourists generally avoid it completely.
** Meowth's {{wp|Blowin' in the Wind}} reference was only in the dub. He originally says "Everyone, all together now…" implying that blasting off has become routine.
* [[Luka Carson]] is not identified as Luna's older sister in the dub.
* Brock's comment about getting "real close" under the frying pan was originally about using it as a "[[wiktionary:相合傘|love-love umbrella]]," a term for an umbrella shared by lovers in Japan.
* Luna originally offers to let them in for a shower and change of clothes, but does not mention the chances of going to Mount Quena on foot.
* Instead of denying a soft spot for humans after saving them, Mewtwo thinks about the possibility in the original.
* Luna adds that the lodge was built ten years ago.
* Ash says the water tastes okay in the original, but {{Delia|his mother}}'s chocolate milk tastes better. In the dub, Ash instead says it "tastes like something's been swimming around in it."
* Luna calls Mount Quena the highest mountain in Johto in the dub, whereas she only states that the steep cliffs prevent human activity from accessing the area in the original.
** She also claims that only Pokémon that can survive in the extreme conditions can live up on the mountain, when in the original, she mentions that water flows into Purity Lake through the river.
* The scene in which Mewtwo talks with Pikachutwo and Meowthtwo about their next actions has some differences:
** Mewtwo's attitude is changed from normal to rude and dismissive.
** Pikachutwo originally compares their Mt. Quena hideout to being locked up in a jail cell, something not expressed in the dub.
** Luna's specification that researching native Pokémon is her full-time job and manning the bus stop is part-time are dub-only.
* The dated slang used by Domino when formally introducing herself to Luna was dub-only.
* In the Japanese version, Cullen specifies that he wants to study Purity Lake to verify if it was responsible for the river's famous purity, something not directly stated in the dub.
* When escaping, Jessie makes a reference to the Frank Sinatra song "{{wp|Fly Me to the Moon}}," something not very apparent in the dub.
* Giovanni mentions that Mewtwo's companions are "unnatural" in the dub. He originally is not surprised by their presence and mentions that even Mewtwo would desire companionship.
* The dub removes the modified [[Team Rocket]] {{motto}} Domino says in her introduction.
* Domino originally mentions that she is an A-Class Numbers member of Team Rocket, while the dub replaces this with her codenames 009 and Black Tulip.
** Only in the dub does Domino confirm that she works for the Pokémon Institute.
* Jessie originally asks why their hot air balloon has no safety devices at all, when in the dub she considers an alternate mode of transportation.
* Mewtwo's reason for scolding Pikachutwo is changed from having an unnecessary battle with {{AP|Pikachu}} to starting a fight in the first place. In addition, when Mewtwo states that the clones and originals are both living things, the dub adds a reference to the events of the first movie.
* In the original, Mewtwo hoped that the Team Rocket trio would just forget about the clones, but their crashing into Mt. Quena made that impossible, something the dub does not directly indicate.
* Pikachutwo's questioning of its role and existence is more of a rant in the dub.
** In addition, Jessie and James's reasons for sympathizing with the clones were completely different between the versions. In the Japanese, they sympathized with wanting to go out into the world and be free. In the dub, Jessie only seems to sympathize with being a misfit, with James agreeing in a variation of their motto.
* In Pikachutwo's warning to evacuate before Team Rocket arrives, it adds that the experiments they planned to do on them involved cloning, which the Japanese version does not specify.
** Pikachutwo also says that this is their chance to strike, something implied but not directly stated in the dub.
** Mewtwo's comment about evacuating and finding another hideout omits the reference to the humans as their parents.

* Cullen deduces that Purity Lake is the source for Purity River in the dub when he originally states that he found Purity Lake.
* Luna's warning that disrupting the balance of the water would affect the Pokémon's sensibility and personalities in addition to their health was cut in the dub.
* Meowthtwo originally expresses interest in the moon before Meowth warns him to forget it and flee before the Poké Balls capture them, but this was not directly indicated in the dub.
* Mewtwo grunting when using attacks was cut from the dub.
* In the dub, Giovanni mentions having put a "considerable investment" on the machines used to contain Mewtwo. In the original line, he merely tells Mewtwo that the power of humans is nothing to look down upon.
* The exchange of words between Mewtwo and Giovanni in the next scene was notably changed in the dub. Mewtwo says that Giovanni will not be able to defeat it and Giovanni replies that Mewtwo's Psychic powers cannot influence machines. Mewtwo originally asks if Giovanni thinks heartless machines will be able to defeat it and Giovanni replies that the machines are designed to capture Mewtwo, not defeat it.
* Prior to locking them up, Domino originally gave a thinly veiled threat that she and her men would kill Ash, Misty, Brock, Luna, and Cullen for seeing too much if they dare try to resist their captivity. This was toned down in the dub.
* The scene with Team Rocket in the jail cell is completely different between the two versions: Originally, Jessie and James note they have yet to say their catchphrase when blasting off, so they decide to use it while waiting for Meowth's return. In the dub, they decide to rehearse a new motto in the event of Meowth's desertion, only to use a variation of their blast-off catchphrase.
** The shot of when Jessie and James say "Looks like Team Rocket's never blasting off again!" and the camera zooms out to view Mount Quena was shortened by six seconds in the dub.
* Domino's report has her mentioning Ash's name to Giovanni in the Japanese version, something omitted in the dub.
* Giovanni mentions that depending on Mewtwo's next move, the cloned Pokémon will either live or die in the Japanese version, while the dub has him demanding to know whether Mewtwo intends to let its clone Pokémon battle him alone.
* Instead of Meowth asking to keep his aid to the clones a secret from Giovanni, in the dub he decides to follow Mewtwo's example of selflessness in aiding the clones.
* Mewtwo's and Giovanni's references to death (opting to die over serving Giovanni and threatening to subject the clones to deadly experiments, respectively) were toned down to a softer "leave this world."
* Mewtwo specifies in the Japanese version that Giovanni's after it, not the other clones when deciding to submit, something not made clear in the dub.
* In the dub, Giovanni intends to turn the island into a new laboratory, whereas he talks about a secret base in the original.
* Giovanni claims that he will pursue world domination with Mewtwo leading his army of cloned super-Pokémon in the dub, while he originally says Mewtwo will look forward to the day his army is complete.
* When Giovanni and Domino talk about Mewtwo's weakened state, Domino originally says that Mewtwo's death would be the loss of everything they have worked so hard for. Likely to avoid a reference to death in the dub, Domino says that it would take years to clone Mewtwo again.
* When angry {{t|Bug}} Pokémon start attacking Team Rocket and [[Giovanni's Persian]] grows restless, Giovanni shushes it in the dub, whereas he asks it what is wrong originally.
* When Domino launches several tulips at the Bug Pokémon in the original version, she calls out what can be translated as "Shoot blindly!" or "Disorderly shot!", as if it was the name of an attack like a Pokémon would use. In the dub, there was no dialogue in this scene.
* In the original version, James mentions that Giovanni catching him and Jessie dawdling would look very bad, while in the dub, James says that Giovanni will ask for their expense report as a drastic measure.
* In the dub, Giovanni yells "No!" when Ash moves Mewtwo, but he originally orders his men to go after them.
* In the original, Giovanni says that they must kill all the cloned Pokémon when they prevent him and his men from pursuing Ash and Pikachu. In the dub, he only says that he will "crush them".
* The dub omits Ash's explanation that Mewtwo needs to be completely submerged into Purity Lake if it is to heal since a sip of water might not be enough.
* Mewtwo's soliloquy when being submerged was originally reiterating its questions about itself, and then deciding that it was a living being that deserves to live in this world as much as anyone else.
* After Mewtwo moves the lake into hiding in the dub, Ash says that he wants to tell {{an|Professor Oak}} about this. Originally, Ash awes how amazing Mewtwo's powers are.
* Mewtwo realizing it should not eliminate the shame of the past and protect it from those who do want to silence it was dub-only. Originally, it only said that the clone Pokémon have every right to live in the natural world and they should pursue their own journey.
* When leaving, Meowth originally said the moon was full and the weather was perfect for flying, while in the dub, he tells the clones to say "hello" if they ever fly by their balloon.
* Ash implies that Mewtwo told him about what happened in their prior meeting in the dub, but he only says he would like to meet it again in the original.
* Mewtwo does not mention going from time and space to Ash if it ever hears him in the original, instead mentioning that Ash should turn around if he mentions its name.
* Cullen originally said he was staying behind to continue his research, instead of whether he and Luna had anything in common besides research like in the dub.
* When Ash hears Mewtwo's voice in the big city, it says "I will remember you, always" in the dub, when it originally says "I am here," a reference to the special's Japanese title.
* The [[narrator]]'s closing line says nothing about moonlight in the Japanese version, instead wondering if the rumors of a mysterious Pokémon in living a city somewhere are true or not.

==In other languages==
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==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0304564/ ''Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns'' at IMDb]

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'''Cheers on Castaways Isle!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウ・ポッチャマ漂流記！''' ''Pikachu-{{tt|Pochama|Piplup}} Drifting Chronicle!'') is the 112th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 578th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 29, 2009 and in the United States on June 27, 2009.

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==Blurb==

How did Pikachu and Piplup end up stranded on a deserted island? Mere hours before, they were exploring the ferry from Iron Island to Chocovine Town, the site of Dawn's next Contest. Below decks, they ran into Team Rocket, who promptly kidnapped the two Pokémon and took off in their Magikarp submarine! Ash and Buizel took to the water in pursuit, but a strong current swept Pikachu and Piplup away. While Officer Jenny helps Ash, Dawn, and Brock look for the missing Pokémon, Piplup and Pikachu end up on an island where they must fend for themselves until help arrives!

Pikachu and Piplup try to signal for help, but to no use. Little do they know, this island is located in "Diablo's Ocean," a place where strange rocks jut out of the sea. In fact, as they explore the island, Pikachu and Piplup see a school of Mantyke bringing pieces of rock upstream to a waterfall, where a Corphish stacks the rocks around a glowing jewel! Corphish explains that it all started one stormy night, when something flying over the island was struck by lightning and crashed. When Corphish and Mantyke went to investigate, they found an unusual orb that glows in response to the rocks of Diablo's Ocean. Pikachu and Piplup help Corphish and the Mantyke quarry more rock and are spotted by Ash's Staravia and Buizel, who are out searching for them.

As the Pokémon drop off their latest cargo of rocks, the jewel glows brightly as if about to awaken! But Team Rocket and their Magikarp sub pop up to seize Pikachu and Piplup, only to be stopped by Staravia and Buizel. Right behind them are Ash and his friends on Officer Jenny's speedboat! Before a battle can break out, the jewel transforms into a Deoxys, which generates a magnetic force as it taps the rocks—that are in fact meteorites—for energy. Team Rocket tries to grab this [[Legendary Pokémon]] but it easily destroys their submarine and saves our heroes from the falling debris. Deoxys then takes off into the sky, where an aurora has appeared overhead; maybe Deoxys use the meteorites in Diablo's Ocean to recharge their energy? It's another Sinnoh mystery uncovered as Officer Jenny takes our reunited heroes to Chocovine Town!

==Plot==
As a pair of {{p|Wingull}} circle overhead, {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} are alone on the beach of a deserted island in the middle of the ocean, clearly worried. They call out to their Trainers, but no one responds. They look at each other, wondering what to do.

A few hours earlier, {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} are on a ship from [[Iron Island]], continuing onward to [[Chocovine Town]], the site of Dawn's next [[Pokémon Contest]]. Ash and Brock are taking in the fresh ocean air near the bow, and they agree to enjoy it while it lasts. Dawn then comes around the corner and asks them if they have seen Piplup. They haven't, and it occurs to Ash that he hasn't seen Pikachu either.

In an operations section of the ship, Piplup is exploring, and Pikachu follows, trying to convince him to leave and keep out of trouble. When Piplup hops on an exposed, moving gear system and uses it as a treadmill, Pikachu shoulder-tackles him off to the other side. Piplup isn't too pleased with this, but the older Pokémon rebukes Piplup, pointing out the danger he had put himself in. Just then, a [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] {{TRT}} approaches and [[Jessie]] picks up Piplup, proclaiming that she has found her long-lost Piplup. While both protest, {{MTR}} asks Pikachu to play along, and when Jessie walks off with Piplup, he still protests. [[James]] pretends to think that Pikachu wants to come along with them and picks him up too.

Ash, Dawn, and Brock walk to the stern looking for the Pokémon. Ash wonders where they are, and Dawn states that this always happens: she turns her back on Piplup for only a moment and he disappears. Brock suggests that since he is a curious Pokémon, he's probably exploring the ship. They reach the stern and catch Team Rocket entering their [[Team Rocket's mechas|Magikarp Submarine]], which is standing on suction cup feet on the deck, with the missing Pokémon in a glass capsule clamped onto the back. They taunt the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, shut the hatch, and leap the sub into the ocean. Ash sends out {{AP|Buizel}}, and before his friends can stop him, he leaps from the railing into the water, uses Buizel's collar as a hand hold, and has Buizel zoom after the sub.

When Team Rocket sees Ash and Buizel gaining on them, they become determined to outrun them. However, the Magikarp sub is suddenly and violently pulled into a whirlpool. Buizel stops short of the current and can go no further. As Team Rocket tries to stay in control of the cub, the violent shaking causes the clamp of Pikachu and Piplup's capsule to open. The capsule is then thrown into the current and smashed open against the rocky seafloor. Pikachu and Piplup are quickly swept away in the current. When Ash cries out in alarm, he loses his air, forcing Buizel to rush him to the surface. Team Rocket is also swept away in another direction. Beyond two large whirlpools, Ash and Buizel break the surface, when a siren catches their attention. A police boat piloted by an [[Officer Jenny]] comes up beside them, and Jenny asks if he is Ash; Brock and Dawn sent out an SOS on his behalf. She pulls them aboard and meets up with the ship to pick up Brock and Dawn. The captain agrees that his ship will continue on to Chocovine Town, and once the Trainers have rescued their Pokémon, Jenny will meet up with the ship to escort the Trainers back to him.

At the deserted island, Piplup runs out of the water and onto the beach with an unconscious Pikachu on his back. Exhausted, he dumps Pikachu onto the sand and catches his breath. Pikachu wakes up, thanking Piplup when the Penguin Pokémon asks if he is okay. As they examine their surroundings, Piplup's stomach growls loudly, and Pikachu tells him to wait on the beach while he looks for food. Quickly scaling a cliff face, Pikachu finds a grassy meadow with some {{p|Nosepass}} and {{p|Probopass}} at the top, some Wingull flying by a forest on the other side of the meadow, and further along, a small mountain looming above the forest. Pikachu gets excited at this, realizing that there must be food around to support these Pokémon. He runs into the forest and easily finds an apple tree. Leaping up into the branches, he picks several to fall to the ground, then jumps down to retrieve them. A mysterious twinkle of light catches his eye from the mountain.

Pikachu returns to Piplup and feeds his friend. Later, Pikachu gets an idea and has Piplup follow him up to the meadow. Dark storm clouds begin gathering over the island as they reach the top. Pikachu explains that if they fire {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Bubble Beam}} into the sky, the ship may see this and know where they are. It quickly turns into an impromptu competition of who can fire their attack the farthest, as the Wingull fly out to the ocean, away from the growing storm clouds. Pikachu and Piplup don't notice the clouds, and Thunderbolt ends up bringing down a lightning strike on them, knocking out Piplup. Pikachu shakes him by the shoulders, but it is the rain that makes him come to. They run into the forest for shelter, right on the heels of the Nosepass and Probopass.

With the thunderstorm brewing near the horizon, Officer Jenny and the Trainers kneel over a topographical map of the area. Jenny says that the undercurrents would have swept the Pokémon in the general ocean vicinity, but cautions that the area is referred to as [[Diablo's Ocean]]. There is a deserted island within the area, and there have been many reports that boats approaching it have had their instruments stop working or even break. She turns the page to a picture of the large gray rocks and cites those as the cause; they surround the island and give off a strange, unknown energy. She adds that a massive survey of the area is being planned very soon. When Dawn asks if the Pokémon could have ended up there, Jenny believes that it is a possibility. Ash sends out Buizel and {{AP|Staravia}} to scout the island; Brock thinks that they should follow and Jenny agrees.

Underneath a tree beside a small river, Pikachu and Piplup see a group of {{p|Mantyke}} going upstream with chunks of gray rock on their backs. Curious, they follow them further up the mountain to the bottom of a waterfall, where the Mantyke deliver the rocks to a {{p|Corphish}} beside the waterfall. The Corphish then piles them around a purple, oval crystal. As Corphish happily greets the newcomers, the crystal begins to glow with an inner green light. Corphish and the Mantyke become excited as energy comes out of the rocks and is absorbed by the crystal, which then floats up into the air. But then, the light fades and it falls back onto the rocks with a musical ring, confusing Pikachu and Piplup.

The sky has cleared up by the time Corphish leads Pikachu and Piplup to a different spot on the beach, in front of a rocky overhang. It explains that, during another thunderstorm, it had taken shelter here when it saw something flying toward the island under the cloud cover, trying to avoid the lightning. It was struck once and faltered but kept flying, as a group of Mantyke also took notice. A closer look revealed it to be a {{p|Deoxys}}, which was then struck down by another lightning bolt. It went into a crash trajectory and began to glow green. As it passed over three gray rock pillars, the pillars glowed green and faded in turn. Deoxys crashed beside the waterfall, and by the time Corphish and the Mantyke got there, there was nothing but its crystalline organ floating in the air. It landed on the ground and its light fades. Corphish realized that Deoxys and the gray rock are connected, and it and the Mantyke began breaking the rock apart and placing chunks around the crystalline organ. When the organ glowed the first time, Corphish was proven to be correct.

Pikachu and Piplup quickly volunteer to get more rocks, and Pikachu dives in with the others after taking a gulp of air. They swim down to the lower part of the gray rocks and get to work, the Mantyke using {{m|Water Gun}} to break up the rock. Pikachu, riding on a Mantyke, almost uses Thunderbolt when Piplup reminds him that it would shock everyone else. Piplup then helps out with Bubble Beam. Pikachu takes a look around and spots a boulder-sized rock held up by a thin piece of rock. He climbs up a tall gray rock high above the water, takes in a deep breath, and dives, using his momentum to effectively strike with {{m|Iron Tail}}. They head back to the waterfall with their chunks of rock and four Mantyke carrying Pikachu's boulder with him riding on top of it. Staravia and Buizel finally reach the island and spotting the group, immediately head back toward Jenny's boat. When they see Staravia and Buizel, the Trainers know they have spotted something, and Ash urges Officer Jenny to hurry.

The Pokémon place the new rocks and Pikachu's boulder beside the crystalline organ and wait. The organ glows again and floats in the air, absorbing the energy. It also extends two tendrils of energy and rub Pikachu and Piplup on the head in thanks, as a pleased Corphish and Mantyke look on. Suddenly, Team Rocket's sub suddenly surfaces from the river, having caught up to Pikachu and Piplup. They extend an arm to capture them when Corphish uses {{m|Crabhammer}} to destroy it. Incensed, Team Rocket uses a tougher, golden arm to swat away Corphish and complete the capture. Staravia then comes out of the sky with {{m|Quick Attack}} and breaks the arm, and Buizel leaps up from the river and uses Water Gun to destroy the hand, freeing Pikachu and Piplup. Staravia and Buizel then join the others onshore. Ash, Brock, and Dawn arrive on Jenny's boat and reunite with their Pokémon. Jenny proclaims to Team Rocket that they are under arrest, but they scoff at this and recite their {{motto}}. Ash yells at them to give it up, and Jessie and James each take out a {{i|Poké Ball}}, ready to battle and steal Pikachu and Piplup.

At that moment, Deoxys fully regenerates to the Pokémon's delight and the humans' amazement. When Dawn asks Ash who that Pokémon is, he easily identifies it as Deoxys. Team Rocket decides to try capturing Deoxys, but it levitates the gray rocks. Jenny recognizes the rocks as the ones surrounding the island. As Deoxys draws as much energy as it can from the rocks and into its crystalline organ, Jenny notices her instruments going crazy, and then realizes that her boat is being dragged toward shore. Team Rocket's sub has also levitated out of the water and is floating in the same direction, with the trio still on board. Brock realizes that the rocks are meteorites and shouts to Jenny to get her boat out of range, which she does. He believes that Deoxys is converting the meteorites energy into its own power, and the side-effect is a strong magnetic field. With the sub still floating toward Deoxys, Jessie decides to have {{TP|Jessie|Yanmega}} attack it. Deoxys stops absorbing energy, dropping the meteorites, and changes to Attack Forme to fire {{m|Zap Cannon}}. The attack slams into Yanmega and keeps pushing, slamming her into Pikachu's boulder and sending both into Team Rocket's sub, with the trio unable to do anything but panic. The boulder is broken into two pieces on impact, while the attack fries the sub and makes it explode, shattering the boulder and sending Team Rocket blasting off again.

The falling remains of the meteorite boulder and the sub threaten everyone below. Deoxys flies over the Mantyke in the river, destroying and deflecting debris with its arms and legs. With them safe, it uses Speed Forme to rush over where the Trainers are, changes into Defense Forme, and dropping over them like a protective dome with the meteorite debris smashing to bits on its back. With the danger over, it returns to Normal Forme. Ash and the Pokémon thank Deoxys as Jenny's boat returns to the waterfall. Deoxys looks up at the sky and creates an aurora that everyone enjoys. The DNA Pokémon then floats upward and prepares to leave, with all of the Pokémon express their farewells. Deoxys nods in thanks, then flies away to disappear into the aurora. Ash marvels that Pikachu and Piplup had the chance to become friends with Deoxys.

As the sun sets, Jenny pilots the police boat across the ocean, and she hypothesizes that the Deoxys go to the island and use the sunken meteorites to re-energize themselves. Brock agrees, as the meteorites come from space, and Deoxys is said to come from space too. Dawn reflects at the fact that there is a Pokémon that uses meteorites to receive its power. Ash adds that Deoxys isn't the only one, and that there are many more mysterious Pokémon [[Pokémon world|out in the world]] that haven't even been discovered yet. Pikachu and Piplup excitedly point out their destination, which is now in view, and Jenny confirms that it is Chocovine Town.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} make it to [[Chocovine Town]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* Captain

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Buizel}} ({{OP|Ash|Buizel}})
* {{p|Yanmega}} ({{OP|Jessie|Yanmega}})
* {{p|Deoxys}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Deoxys|all forms}})
* {{p|Corphish}}
* {{p|Mantyke}} (multiple)
* {{p|Nosepass}} (multiple)
* {{p|Probopass}} (multiple)
* {{p|Magnemite}} (multiple)
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Examination]]: {{p|Numel}}
* The {{p|Probopass}} standing still on the island might be a reference to the {{wp|moai}} statues of {{wp|Easter Island}}.
* [[Pocket-ering Monster-ing]] can be heard in the Japanese version.
* This episode is included on the ''[[PK19|Pikachu's Ice Adventure]]'' DVD.
* {{AP|Pikachu}} "babysitting" {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} is reminiscent of his relationship with {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, who would often wander off, subsequently getting itself and/or Pikachu into trouble.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title may be a reference to the last line of ''Ballad of Gilligan's Isle'', the theme song for {{wp|Gilligan's Island}}. That line is ''Here on Gilligan's Isle''.
* This is the second time a {{p|Mantyke}} has looked after a helpless Pokémon. The first time was caring for the {{p|Manaphy}} Egg in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.

===Errors===
* In the episode, the meteorite is referred to as a "meteor", which is incorrect. For an object to be a meteor, it must still be burning up in the atmosphere. Once it has landed, it is then referred to as a meteorite.
* At the end of the episode, there is a scene where {{an|Brock}}'s mouth is open despite not speaking.
* When this episode was aired in {{pmin|Finland}}'s MTV3, the opening sequence had the instrumental version of [[Battle Cry]] playing.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|entitle=Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
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'''Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction''' (Japanese: '''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''' ''Pokémon the Movie XY: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie'') is the first ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' 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).

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.

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]] ''[[PK26|Pikachu, What's This Key?]]''.

==Other posters and logos==
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M17 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|''Pikachu the Movie'' poster
M17 teaser poster.png|''The Cocoon of Destruction'' teaser poster
M17 poster.png|''The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie'' poster
M17 limited poster.jpg|{{CD|Daybreak Meteor Shower|Special limited edition}} poster featuring Mega Diancie
M17 English poster.png|English poster
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction 3D packaging DVD Region 4.png|Australian alternate DVD cover
M17 promo art.jpg|Promotional art
Pokemon the Movie XY logo.png|''Pokémon the Movie XY'' logo
The Cocoon of Destruction logo.png|''The Cocoon of Destruction'' teaser logo
The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie logo.png|''The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie'' logo
M17 logo.png|''Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction'' logo
</gallery>

==Blurb==

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?

==Plot==
{{Spoilers}}
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.

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'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.

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.

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.

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'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.

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'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'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'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.

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's enjoyment.

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.

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 "castle" 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.

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.

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, "They finally found me..." 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'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.

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's presence. Diancie then apologizes for running away, and Merrick tells her to never do it again.

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'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't deserve to be called a princess. Ash, however, tells Diancie that crying won't solve anything. Diancie then agrees to that and begins to feel more determined. Dace is moved by this.

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 "Cocoon of Destruction", 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.

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'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.

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'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, Ash'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. The two embrace before Yveltal then fires another Oblivion Wing at the two.

Diancie and Ash then try to fight off Yveltal and escape. Ash'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. Ash tries to save Pikachu when he falls off of a cliff, but he too is stuck on the cliff's edge. Clemont, Serena, and Bonnie then try to help Ash up. 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'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.

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'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.

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'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.

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.

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.

==Featured Pokémon==
* {{p|Xerneas}}
* {{p|Yveltal}}
* {{p|Diancie}}

==Major events==
{{animeevents|XY}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Wikstrom]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Xerneas}} ({{OBP|Xerneas|M17}})
* {{p|Yveltal}} ({{OBP|Yveltal|M17}})
* {{me|Diancie}}
* {{p|Chesnaught}}
* {{p|Doublade}}
* {{p|Aegislash}}
* {{p|Skiddo}}
* {{p|Pyroar}}
* {{p|Phantump}}
* {{p|Trevenant}}
* {{p|Flabébé}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Blue Flower}})
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Flabébé, Floette, and Florges|Red and Yellow Flower}})
* {{p|Clawitzer}}
* {{p|Barbaracle}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Serena}}
* {{an|Clemont}}
* {{an|Bonnie}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Wikstrom]]
* [[Diantha]]
* [[Astrid]]
* [[Argus Steel]]
* [[Millis Steel]]
* [[Merilyn]]
* [[Riot]]
* [[Uschi]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Dedenne}} ({{OP|Clemont|Dedenne}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Froakie}})
* {{p|Fletchinder}} ({{OP|Ash|Fletchinder}})
* {{p|Hawlucha}} ({{OP|Ash|Hawlucha}})
* {{p|Fennekin}} ({{OP|Serena|Fennekin}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{OP|Clemont|Bunnelby}})
* {{p|Chespin}} ({{OP|Clemont|Chespin}})
* {{p|Inkay}} ({{OP|James|Inkay}})
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Wikstrom]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Scizor]])
* {{p|Gardevoir}} ({{OP|Diantha|Gardevoir}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Gardevoir]])
* {{p|Absol}} ([[Astrid]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Absol]])
* {{p|Meowstic}} ([[Astrid]]'s)
* {{p|Pyroar}} ([[Astrid]]'s)
* {{p|Honedge}} ([[Argus Steel]]'s)
* {{p|Doublade}} ([[Argus Steel]]'s)
* {{p|Aegislash}} ([[Argus Steel]]'s)
* {{p|Chesnaught}} ([[Millis Steel]]'s)
* {{p|Delphox}} ([[Merilyn]]'s)
* {{p|Yanmega}} ([[Merilyn]]'s)
* {{p|Greninja}} ([[Riot]]'s)
* {{p|Ninjask}} ([[Riot]]'s)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Uschi]]'s)
* {{p|Xerneas}} ({{mov|Xerneas|M17|17}})
* {{p|Yveltal}} ({{mov|Yveltal|M17|17}})
* {{p|Diancie}} ([[Diancie (anime)|anime]]; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Diancie]])
* {{p|Carbink}} ({{DL|Carbink servants|Dace}})
* {{p|Carbink}} ([[Carbink servants|Merrick; Bort; Allotrope]])
* {{p|Carbink}} (multiple)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}
* {{p|Noibat}}
* {{p|Noivern}}
* {{p|Amaura}}
* {{p|Tyrunt}}
* {{p|Gogoat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Skiddo}} (multiple)
* {{p|Phantump}} (multiple)
* {{p|Trevenant}}
* {{p|Foongus}} (multiple)
* {{p|Combee}} (multiple)
* {{p|Fletchling}} (multiple)
* {{p|Fletchinder}} (multiple)
* {{p|Starly}} (multiple)
* {{p|Delibird}} (multiple)
* {{p|Murkrow}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ducklett}} (multiple)
* {{p|Swanna}} (multiple)
* {{p|Noctowl}} (multiple)
* {{p|Taillow}} (multiple)
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple)
* {{p|Farfetch'd}}
* {{p|Chatot}}
* {{p|Tentacool}} (multiple)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (multiple)
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (multiple)
* {{p|Goldeen}} (multiple)
* {{p|Seaking}} (multiple)
* {{p|Carvanha}} (multiple)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} (multiple)
* {{p|Skrelp}}
* {{p|Dragalge}} (multiple)
* {{p|Clawitzer}}
* {{p|Remoraid}} (multiple)
* {{p|Wailmer}} (multiple)
* {{p|Wailord}}
* {{p|Magikarp}} (multiple)
* {{p|Vivillon}} (multiple; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Vivillon|Meadow Pattern}})
* {{p|Linoone}} (multiple)
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (multiple)
* {{p|Wingull}} (multiple)
* {{p|Oddish}} (multiple)
* {{p|Ampharos}} (multiple)
* {{p|Flabébé}} (multiple)
* {{p|Floette}} (multiple)
* {{p|Hoppip}} (multiple)
* {{p|Jumpluff}} (multiple)
* {{p|Meowstic}} (×2)
* {{p|Furfrou}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Zigzagoon}}
* {{p|Spritzee}} (multiple)
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Ursaring}}
* {{p|Scatterbug}}
* {{p|Buizel}} (×2)
* {{p|Floatzel}} (×2)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Venusaur]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]])
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blastoise]])
* {{p|Charizard}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard Y]]; ending credits)
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo X]]; ending credits)
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Mewtwo Y]]; ending credits)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Garchomp]]; ending credits)
* {{p|Lucario}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]]; ending credits)
* {{p|Blaziken}} ([[Mega Evolution|Mega Blaziken]]; ending credits)

==Cast==
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{{cast/h|Kalos}}
{{cast|Kalos|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Kalos|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Kalos|Serena (anime)|disp=Serena|Haven Paschall|Serena|Mayuki Makiguchi|セレナ|牧口真幸}}
{{cast|Kalos|Clemont (anime)|disp=Clemont|Mike Liscio|Citron|Yūki Kaji|シトロン|梶裕貴}}
{{cast|Kalos|Bonnie (anime)|disp=Bonnie|Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld|Eureka|Mariya Ise|ユリーカ|伊瀬茉莉也}}
{{cast|Kalos|Clemont's Dedenne|disp=Dedenne|Megumi Satou|Dedenne|Megumi Satou|シトロンのデデンネ|佐藤恵}}
{{cast|Kalos|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Kalos|James|Carter Cathcart|Kojirō|Shin-ichiro Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Kalos|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Kalos|Jessie's Wobbuffet|disp=Wobbuffet|Kayzie Rogers|Sonans|Yūji Ueda|ソーナンス|うえだゆうじ}}
{{cast|Kalos|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by
|-
{{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}}
{{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}}
{{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}}
{{cast|Kalos|Riot|disp=Ninja Riot|Marc Thompson|Ninja Riot|Kōichi Yamadera|ニンジャ·ライオット|山寺宏一}}
{{cast|Kalos|Astrid|Kate Bristol|Ayaka|Miyuu Sawai|アヤカ|沢井美優}}
{{cast|Kalos|Uschi|none|Uschi|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Atsuto Uchida|ウッシー|内田篤人}}
{{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}}
{{cast|Kalos|Xerneas (M17)|disp=Xerneas|List of English voice actors{{!}}Mary O' Brady|Xerneas|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Yoshiko Mita|ゼルネアス|三田佳子}}
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Dace|List of English voice actors{{!}}William Tost|Di|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Shōzō Iizuka|ダイイ|飯塚昭三}}
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Merrick|David Wills|Majima|Kensuke Satō|マジマ|佐藤健輔}}
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Bort|none|Knight|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Tsuyoshi Nakagawa|ナイト|中川剛}}
{{cast|Kalos|Carbink servants|disp=Allotrope|none|Joke|Kenta Miyake|ジョーク|三宅健太|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Soundtrack==
{{main|The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie / Pikachu, What's This Key For? Music Collection}}

==Events==
===Pre-order distribution===
In Japan, players could receive a [[List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in 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.

===Movie distributions===
[[File:M17 Diancie distribution artwork.png|150px|thumb|Diancie distribution artwork]]
In Japan, [[List of local event Pokémon distributions in 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.
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==Trailers==
===English===
{{youtubevid|v7SS33mFv5M|Pokemon|X|Y}}

==Manga adaptation==
{{main|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (manga)}}

==Trivia==
* This {{pkmn|movie}} was released between [[XY035]] and [[XY036]] in Japan. However, it chronologically takes place sometime after [[XY038]], as [[Ash's Froakie]] uses {{m|Cut}} in this movie, having learned the [[move]] in the aforementioned episode. Also, [[Ash's Fletchinder]] had [[Evolution|evolved]] from {{p|Fletchling}} in XY036.
** Had ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]'' not been delayed from airing, this movie would have featured the debut of [[Ash's Hawlucha]], as [[XY035|the episode where he was caught]] would not have aired until after the movie's release.
* 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}}.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8xj0XPgdTI Interview with Yuyama]</ref> 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}}.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvNDNzwJF6U Canada location scouting]</ref>
* This is the first movie to have its English [[dub]] title revealed before its Japanese release.
* This movie has the most human antagonists than any other movie, with four.
* 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.
* This is the first movie in which {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter {{TRT}} since ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', which was also released on July 19, coincidentally.
** This is also the first movie to feature Team Rocket's [[Team Rocket's mechas|Meowth Balloon]] since its design changes in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''.
* [[Argus Steel]] mentions that the chocolates he was eating in the airship scene were imported from the [[Hoenn]] region.
* [[Pete Zarustica]], the voice actor of [[Drew]] when the show was dubbed by [[4Kids Entertainment]], returns to voice Argus Steel.
* This is the first movie since ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' in which:
** The [[mother and daughter]] do not make an appearance.
** Any of [[Jessie]]'s or [[James]]'s Pokémon (other than {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}) appear in any shape or form.
* This movie marks the first appearance of a {{p|Floatzel}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}} since its cameo in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'', over four years previously.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* Similar to the first three Pokémon movies, the vast majority of the movie's soundtrack has been re-scored with dub-exclusive music.
* In the initial television airing, the following edits are made:
** Extensive cutting of scenes to shorten the movie's run-time.
** The opening theme song does not have any lyrics, and the scenes featured during it are fully voiced.
** The scenes shown during the credits are omitted.
* [[V (Volt)]] is replaced by [[Pokémon Theme|Pokémon Theme (Version XY)]] as the opening theme.
* [[Daybreak Meteor Shower]] is replaced by [[Open My Eyes]] as the ending theme.

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==References==
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==External links==
{{bulbanews|January 2014 CoroCoro reveals title of M17 to be "The Cocoon of Destruction"}}
*''[http://www.amazon.com/Pokémon-Movie-Diancie-Cocoon-Destruction/dp/B017YFIUXW/ Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]'' on [[Prime Video]] (English)
*''[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]'' on [[Google Play]] (English)
*''[https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/pokemon-movie-diancie-cocoon/id1057747516 Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]'' on the [[iTunes Store]] (English)
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3918368/ ''Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction'' at IMDb]
*{{wp|Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|''Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction'' at Wikipedia}}
*[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/pokemon-movies/pokemon-the-movie-diancie-and-the-cocoon-of-destruction-2014 Official website for ''Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction''] (English)
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2014/ Official website for ''Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction''] (Japanese)

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title_en=Ya See We Want An Evolution! |
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'''Ya See We Want An Evolution!''' (Japanese: '''最強のコイキングと最も美しいヒンバス！''' ''The Strongest {{tt|Koiking|Magikarp}} and the Most Beautiful {{tt|Hinbass|Feebas}}!'') is the 21st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', and the 487th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on March 1, 2007, and in the United States on July 10, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As Team Rocket trudges through Sinnoh, they run into the Magikarp Salesman who's tricked them so many times before. This time, he cons them into buying an Evolution machine that will evolve a Pokémon at any time—or so he says. Elsewhere, Ash and his friends hear about the B-Button League, a group of Coordinators who never evolve their Pokémon. The rumors say they have a beautiful Feebas and a powerful Magikarp, so Ash and his friends go to check it out.

The B-Button League is headed by a girl named Haley, and she and her sister Oralie do indeed have a very fine Feebas and Magikarp. Team Rocket sneaks in to watch Dawn and Ash test their Pokémon against Oralie's Magikarp; not only does Magikarp defeat Piplup, it's strong enough to give Pikachu a run for its money! Team Rocket is so impressed, they grab Magikarp and Feebas on the spot, then take Pikachu too when it tries to stop them.

Now Team Rocket prepares to use their new machine to evolve all three Pokémon, much to our heroes' dismay. But the Evolution machine doesn't work at all! However, Team Rocket has a plan B: their new machine can also transform into a tough-looking robot. Too bad for them that the robot quickly falls apart, being just another sales scam. Oralie and Haley have Feebas and Magikarp help Pikachu defeat Team Rocket, and then our heroes can happily continue on their way to Floaroma Town!

==Plot==
An exhausted {{TRT}} hikes along a [[route]]. A {{p|Magikarp}} lands in [[James]]'s hands as they run into [[Magikarp salesman|a man advertising a Magikarp]]. Team Rocket recognizes him as the same salesman that [[EP015|conned them]] [[AG079|many times before]], James promptly tossing the Magikarp in his face. They try to get their [[Pokémon Dollar|money]] back, but the salesman manages to change the subject, discussing an [[Evolution]]-inducing machine. He tells them about a company that developed the prototype machine, but the company went bankrupt. The workers developed the technology more so the salesman can get one. Team Rocket decides to take the plans for building the machine. Before he runs off, the salesman warns them that after they build it, they need to wait a week before using the machine.

Meanwhile, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} return to [[Jubilife City]] in order to reach [[Floaroma Town]]. While walking, a TV crew from the Jubilife Sinnoh Today Show asks Ash if he would evolve his {{AP|Pikachu}}, which his response is not without checking with Pikachu. They believe he is with the [[B-Button League]]. When {{an|Dawn}} asks about the club, the reporter explains that they are a group of {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s in Jubilife that compete without evolving their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and that the group has a very powerful Magikarp and {{p|Feebas}}. Ash and his friends head to the location and meet the leader [[Haley]] and her sister [[Oralie]]. {{an|Brock}}'s usual attraction is stopped by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s {{m|Poison Jab|jab}}.

Inside, they approach a pool as Haley activates a remote, raising the pool and showing their Magikarp and Feebas. While Ash and Dawn check their [[Pokédex]]es, Haley and Oralie discuss their beliefs that Pokémon can be strong without evolving, desiring to make their Magikarp and Feebas as strong as possible, similar to Ash and Pikachu. Ash asks for a {{pkmn|battle}} against Magikarp, but Dawn manages to go first, wanting to test {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s battle skill in water. A [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised]] Team Rocket shows up as a fake C-Button League. They put up a guise of wanting to research the group.

Piplup jumps into the pool as Oralie's Magikarp prepares to duel. Piplup uses {{m|Peck}} but Magikarp dodges underwater. Both swim strong underwater, but Magikarp easily dodges Piplup's attack and jumps out of the water. Piplup fires {{m|Bubble Beam}} to the surface as Magikarp swats it away and dives down, {{m|Tackle|tackling}} Piplup and slamming it around the pool walls before sending it into the ceiling. It lands in the water and floats to the surface, [[fainting|knocked out]]. Though stunned at how powerful Magikarp is, Ash still wants to take his chance against Magikarp with Pikachu.

Pikachu fires {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but Magikarp jumps into the air and spins to dodge. It comes down with Tackle, and although Pikachu tries to dodge, Magikarp still hits, slamming Pikachu into the edge of the pool. Pikachu clings onto the edge before retaliating with {{m|Quick Attack}}. Magikarp meets it head on with Tackle, but Pikachu switches to {{m|Iron Tail}}. Both attacks hit and create an explosion, tossing both Pokémon into the pool. Pikachu gets back onto the island and Magikarp resurfaces, both exhausted.

After the battle, Haley and Oralie offer Ash and his friends lunch. As they turn to offer the C-Button League, they spot the league's members stealing Magikarp and Feebas. Team Rocket removes their disguises and recites their {{motto}}. As Team Rocket flees, the group follows. Brock vows to help, but Croagunk jabs him cold, which causes Dawn to scold the Pokémon for behaving rashly. The group follows [[Team Rocket's mechas|Team Rocket's balloon]] outside as Ash sends {{AP|Staravia}} to pursue. They wind up outside the city as Staravia leads the group to a small cabin along a river.

Inside, they find Team Rocket with their Evolution-inducing machine, preparing to put Magikarp inside. Haley and Oralie protest the Evolution, which would undo their {{pkmn|training}} efforts. Ash has Pikachu attempt Thunderbolt, but Team Rocket captures Pikachu in a capsule, wanting to evolve Pikachu as well. They drop a cage on top of Ash and his friends, pinning them as they activate the machine. They try to evolve Magikarp into {{p|Gyarados}}, but Magikarp pops out unchanged. They try the process again, but it also fails. Team Rocket switches gears and tries to evolve Pikachu into {{p|Raichu}}, but it also fails. {{MTR}} realizes that the salesman's warning about waiting a week was accurate because otherwise the machine would fail.

While Team Rocket argues, Ash orders Pikachu to use {{m|Iron Tail}} to break the cage. Meowth activates a switch to turn the machine into a mecha, destroying the cabin and unveiling the mecha. However, the machine implodes into dust, as it needs to execute a successful Evolution. Haley and Oralie decide to exact retribution with Magikarp's {{m|Tackle}} and Feebas's {{m|Ice Beam}}, Pikachu finishing with {{m|Thunderbolt}} to blast Team Rocket off. Afterward, Ash and his friends return to the city and head off to Floaroma Town.

==Major events==
* {{TRT}} encounters the [[Magikarp salesman]] again.
{{animeevents|DP}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Magikarp salesman]]
* [[Haley]]
* [[Oralie]]
* Female reporter
* Cameraman
* Pokémon Professor
* IT employee

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|Magikarp salesman|Magikarp}})
* {{p|Magikarp}} ([[Oralie]]'s)
* {{p|Feebas}} ([[Haley]]'s)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
[[File:Wii Remote anime.png|thumb|200px|A [[Wii]] Remote look-alike]]
* [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]]: [[Dawn's Pachirisu]]
* Pokémon senryū: パチリスが　おめめさめたよ　パッチリす ''Pachirisu ga, o-meme sameta yo, Pacchiri su.'' "Pachirisu opened its eyes, they're big and beautiful."
* The [[title card]] is read by [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, and, in the dub, sung to the tune of {{wp|The Beatles}}' ''{{wp|Revolution (song)|Revolution}}'' (as well as the slower version of the song, ''{{wp|Revolution 1}}''), which the episode title references. Jessie sings the title solo in the European Portuguese dub.
* Music from ''[[PK12|Gotta Dance!]]'' and the titular theme from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' is used as background music.
* The remote control for the [[Evolution]] machine looks similar to a [[Wii]] Remote and even has a wrist strap. Also, when Meowth presses the button on the remote to transform the machine into the robot, just after the click, he says "whee", sounding like "Wii".
* {{TRT}} trying to use a machine that induces Evolution, and the fact they try to use it on a {{p|Magikarp}} to evolve it into a {{p|Gyarados}}, could be a reference to the {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} games, where Team Rocket used a machine at [[Lake of Rage]] to try to force Magikarp to evolve into Gyarados.
** This episode is also similar to ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'', where an Evolution-inducing machine was also used. The title of this episode is also similar to that of said previous episode.
* Team Rocket tries to evolve {{AP|Pikachu}} in this episode, but they say they don't want him to evolve [[DP074|53 episodes after]].
* Strangely, this episode was not included in the Japanese rental DVDs.
* As the [[Magikarp salesman]] is talking about the years of top-secret research, a hexagon-shaped building is shown. This is a possible reference to the {{wp|The Pentagon|Pentagon}}, a United States government building.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] doesn't appear in this episode.
* This is the last episode in which Team Rocket interacts with the Magikarp salesman.
* The name of the B-Button League refers to the fact that, in the [[core series]], the B button is used to stop Evolution.
* In Japan, this episode was included as a bonus feature on the DVD release of ''[[PK17|Pikachu's Island Adventure]]''.
* Despite having debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', 486 episodes earlier, this is the first time that Magikarp has received a [[Pokédex entry]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.

===Errors===
* When Team Rocket notices the Magikarp salesman, James's glove partially disappears.
* When the Magikarp salesman presents the porcelain bowl, his hand is layered behind a box.
** When he is hit by his Magikarp, the bowl disappears.
* When Team Rocket is waving goodbye to the Magikarp salesman, James's black shirt is white.
* When Magikarp uses {{m|Tackle}} on {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, Piplup's crown above its beak is white instead of blue, while Magikarp's bottom fin is white instead of yellow.
* After {{an|Dawn}} lets Piplup out of his {{i|Poké Ball}}, Team Rocket, dressed up as the C-Button League, appears and Piplup disappears. It then reappears in the next scene.

<gallery>
DP021 error 2.png|James's glove error
DP021 error 3.png|James's miscolored shirt
DP021 error.png|Coloring errors
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* Music from ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' is used as background music in the dub.
* In the English dub, James mentions owning "science kits" as a child. In the Japanese version, he mentions subscribing to an educational magazine called 実験と自習 ''Experimentation and Self-Study'', a parody of the real-life magazine 科学と学習 ''Science and Education''.
* In the English dub, the reporters ask {{Ash}} if he used anything mechanical to evolve his Pikachu. In the original Japanese version, they ask if Pikachu evolved from {{p|Pichu}}.
* In the English dub, the robot doesn't say anything when its head falls to the ground. In the Japanese version, it can be heard screaming 「いやーん！」("Nooo!").

==In other languages==
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|cs={{tt|Naším cílem je evoluce|Evolution is our Goal}}
|da={{tt|Nu er det tid til Evolution|It's time for Evolution}} {{tt|Nu er det tid til Evulotio-oon{{tt|*|sic}}|It's time for Evoluti-oon}} {{tt|*|Pokémon TV}}
|de={{tt|Die Poké-Weiterentwicklungsmaschine|The Poké-Evolutionmachine}}
|nl={{tt|Het is tijd voor een evolutie!|It's Time for an Evolution!}}
|fi={{tt|Nyt on aika evoluution!|Now it's time of Evolution!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Viva l'Evolution!|Hurray for the Evolution!}}
|he={{tt|כן, אנחנו רוצים התפתחות|Yes, we want an Evolution}}
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|ko={{tt|가장 강한 잉어킹과 가장 예쁜 빈티나|The most powerful Magikarp and the most beautiful Feebas}}
|pl={{tt|A my żądamy ewolucji!|And we want the Evolution!}}
|ru={{tt|Понимаешь нам нужна эволиция|}}
|pt_br={{tt|Queremos uma Evolução!|We Want an Evolution!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Nós Queremos Evolução!|We Want Evolution!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Queremos la evolución!|We want the Evolution!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Adelante con esa evolución|Go on with that Evolution}}
|sv={{tt|Man vill liksom ha lite evolution här|One would like to have a bit of Evolution here}}
|ro={{tt|Noi Chiar Vrem o Evoluție|We Really Want an Evolution}}
|th={{tt|คอยคิงสุดแกร่งกับฮินบัสที่งดงาม!|The Strongest Koiking and the Most Beautiful Hinbass!}}
}}

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Rotom Pokédex (anime)

2026-05-14T15:24:45Z

MH:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
|ball=None
|type1=Electric
|nickname=Rotom Pokédex
|jnickname=ロトム図鑑
|tmnickname=Rotom illustrated encyclopedia
|image=[[File:479Rotom-Pokédex SM anime.png|250px]]
|caption=Art from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''
|gender=Gender unknown<ref name="gender">{{p|Rotom}} is a [[gender unknown]] Pokémon species.</ref>
|caught=no
|epnum=SM003
|pokemonname=Rotom
|epname=Loading the Dex!
|prevonumicon=479Rotom-Pokédex
|current=[[Aether Paradise]]
|noevo=incap
|java1=[[Daisuke Namikawa]]
|enva1=[[Roger Callagy]]
}}

The '''Rotom Pokédex''' (Japanese: '''ロトム{{tt|図鑑|ずかん}}''' ''Rotom illustrated encyclopedia''), commonly referred to simply as '''Rotom Dex''' (Japanese: '''ロトム''' ''Rotom''), is a main {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} character and {{Ash}}'s [[Pokédex]] in {{aniseries|SM}}.

==In animation==
===History===
===={{aniseries|SM}}====
[[File:Ash Alola Pokédex.png|thumb|left|250px|An empty Rotom Pokédex]]
Rotom debuted in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', where it entered the empty Pokédex that Ash had received [[SM002|earlier]] from {{an|Professor Kukui}}, turning itself into the '''Pokédex Rotom version''' (Japanese: '''ロトムポケデックスフォルム''' ''Rotom Pokédex Forme''). After introducing itself to Ash, it followed him to the [[Pokémon School]], where it met {{ashcl}} and [[Samson Oak]]. Later, it accompanied Ash and his friends during their fieldwork in a forest.

In ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]'', Rotom was shown to be a big fan of the detective show Alolan Detective Laki and impersonated [[Laki]] throughout the episode. Upon finding out that Ash had lost his [[Electrium Z]], Rotom decided to solve the case. After learning about a camera crew that had been filming at the Pokémon School, it went to the Alola TV station, where it copied the video from one of the cameras and updated itself with a video camera function. Using its new function, Rotom concluded that {{an|Kiawe}} was the culprit, but it was proven wrong by {{an|Lillie}}. It was then revealed that the Z-Crystal had been stuck inside Rotom's wig the whole time. At the end of the episode, Rotom offered to help Ash and Kiawe with their {{pkmn|training}} by recording it.

In ''[[SM023|Getting the Band Back Together!]]'', Rotom updated itself again with a {{wp|Sampling (signal processing)|voice sampling}} function by extracting data from [[DJ Leo]]'s [[DJ]] equipment. It used this function in [[SM024|the next episode]] to give Ash's speech for him during the Visiting Day at the Pokémon School, but both ended up getting caught due to Rotom getting carried away.

In ''[[SM057|The Dex Can't Help It!]]'', Rotom left the Pokédex after getting hit by [[Ash's Pikachu]]'s electricity. Afterward, it was swapped with a {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Rotom|Wash Rotom}}, whereupon it made multiple attempts to get back to the Pokédex. In the end, Rotom finally managed to return to Pokédex after getting hit by Pikachu's Thunderbolt again.

In ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]'', Rotom updated itself again with data about the {{an|Ultra Beasts}}. It was further updated to hold info about {{AP|Poipole}} in ''[[SM067|Love at First Twirl!]]''.

In ''[[SM098|Bright Lights, Big Changes!]]'', while observing the filming of the latest episode of Alolan Detective Laki, Rotom interrupted the production after discovering an error in the plot. Rotom impressed the producer [[George Charino]] with its knowledge and was offered a role in the program. In the end, however, Rotom went back to Ash.

In ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', following Ash's decision to return to [[Pallet Town]] and travel the {{pkmn|world}}, Rotom decided to stay in [[Alola]] and work with the [[Aether Foundation]].
[[File:Ash and Rotom Pokédex.png|thumb|250px|Rotom Pokédex and Ash]]

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]'', Rotom greeted Ash upon his return to Alola, with Rotom also meeting Ash's new friend [[Goh]].

In ''[[JN112|Helping the Hometown Hero!]]'', Rotom attended a party to celebrate the return of Lillie and her family to Alola after they found [[Mohn]]. The next day, Rotom watched a [[Battle Royal]] match between Ash, Kiawe, Gladion, and Professor Kukui.

In ''[[JN131|Paring Pokémon While Parrying!]]'' and ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Rotom was seen watching Ash's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Leon}} at the [[Pokémon School]].

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Rotom Pokédex scan.png|thumb|250px|left|Scanning [[Guzma]]'s {{p|Golisopod}}]]
Rotom claims to be a self-learning [[Pokédex]] (similar to an {{wp|Artificial intelligence|A.I.}}) and has the ability to speak [[human]] language. Early in the series, it has a bad habit of getting up close and personal to the Pokémon in order to see if the information about it is true, only to annoy and get attacked by said Pokémon. It also updates itself whenever it meets a new Pokémon by [[Photography|taking pictures]] of it or when it finds something new about a Pokémon. As shown in ''[[SM037|Rising from the Ruins!]]'', once Rotom Dex updates its photographic database and finds a way to describe the new Pokémon, the updated information then becomes available to download on various other Pokédexes. Rotom gets along with Ash and all of {{ashfr}}, but has shown an aversion to {{an|Sophocles}}'s attempts to "study" it. Largely due its self-learning nature, it also has an innate desire to catalog any Pokémon within the region. In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', it left during a field trip to Kanto on its own to try and catalog all 151 Kanto Pokémon, only missing one, {{p|Mew}}, by the time it returned to Oak's Lab.

While inhabiting the Pokédex, Rotom does not appear to have combat functions, and is unable to use any moves. As shown in ''[[SM017|Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!]]'', it can use its "arms" to extract data from other electronic devices and update itself with the device's function. Additionally, if it is upside down or sideways, it can recalibrate its screen to show the data the right side up. Rotom also uses the numbers on its screen to express the statistics, usually showing the percentage of something, for example, to show the likelihood of a Pokémon appearing nearby. As shown in ''[[SM056|Let Sleeping Pokémon Lie!]]'', Rotom has a clear waterproof casing, allowing it to be used underwater.
[[File:Rotom Pokédex detective wig.png|thumb|250px|Rotom Pokédex's detective cosplay]]
Rotom is also a huge fan of the show Alolan Detective Laki. It likes to cosplay as the titular character [[Laki]], wearing a wig modeled after his hairstyle of [[Laki]], which {{an|Professor Kukui}} bought for it, to achieve this. It also looks up to Laki and even used his thought process in order to figure out how to deal with the fact that it had become {{status|freeze|frozen}}. However, Rotom tends to jump to conclusions with its deductions, such as in ''Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!'', when it believed that {{an|Kiawe}} stole {{Ash}}'s [[Electrium Z]]. This was also shown in ''[[SM029|Lulled to La-La Land!]]'', when it accused {{an|Lillie}} of putting Ash and the rest of {{ashfr|the group}} to sleep and draining their energy, causing {{an|Mallow}} to jump to her defense. In addition, it is known to state the obvious through its calculations. Rotom is prideful in expressing the information it helps to deliver. So much so that in ''[[SM098|Bright Lights, Big Changes!]]'', it was revealed to have realized its goal of becoming the universe's greatest Pokédex.

In ''[[SM057|The Dex Can't Help It!]]'', it is revealed that if Rotom takes too much of a shock, it will be forced out of the electronic it is inhabiting. As mentioned in the episode's [[Poké Problem]] segment, Rotom has spent so much time in its Pokédex form that it feels uncomfortable outside of it.

===Appearance===
:''See also: [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Rotom|List of Pokémon with form differences → Rotom]]''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Outside its Pokédex
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | As a Wash Rotom
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Fan Rotom
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Rotom Pokédex Normal Rotom.png|250px]]
| [[File:Rotom Pokédex Wash Rotom.png|250px]]
| [[File:Rotom Pokédex Fan Rotom.png|250px]]
|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | As a Mow Rotom
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | As a Heat Rotom
! style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | As a Frost Rotom
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Rotom Pokédex Mow Rotom.png|250px]]
| [[File:Rotom Pokédex Heat Rotom.png|250px]]
| [[File:Rotom Pokédex Frost Rotom.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
====Frost Rotom====
{{anmov/h|electric|ice|Rotom Pokédex Blizzard.png|Using Blizzard}}
{{anmov|ice|Blizzard|SM057|The Dex Can't Help It!}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}

====Wash Rotom====
{{anmov/h|electric|water|Rotom Pokédex Hydro Pump.png|Using Hydro Pump}}
{{anmov|water|Hydro Pump|SM057|The Dex Can't Help It!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{electric color}}|bordercolor={{electric color dark}}
|ja=浪川大輔 ''[[Daisuke Namikawa]]''
|en=[[Roger Callagy]]
|ca=Jordi Filbà
|nl=Thijs van Aken
|el=Μελίνα Κατσακούλη ''Melina Katsakouli''
|da=Malte Milner Find
|fi=Markus Niemi
|fr_eu=Grégory Praet
|he=גדי לוי ''Gadi Levy''
|zh_cmn=林美秀 ''Lín Měixiù'' (Before entering Pokédex) 于正昇 ''Yú Zhèngshēng'' (Rotom Pokédex)
|it=Stefano Pozzi
|id=Tri Budi Prakoso (RTV dub) Arief Lintau ([[JN037]])
|pl=Maksymilian Michasiów
|pt_br=Raphael Rossatto
|pt_eu=Ivo Bastos
|ro=Cristi Neacșu
|ru=Прохор Чеховской ''Prohor Chehovskoy''
|es_la=Rolando de la Fuente
|es_eu=Javier Balas
|tr=Gökhan Şimşek
|vi=Nguyễn Quang Tuyên}}

==In the TCG==
===Pokemon Coins===
The Rotom Pokédex was released as a [[Coin (TCG)|coin]] for the TCG.

{{TCGAccessory
|background=electric
|border=electric
|image=SMD Silver Rotom Dex Coin.png
|jdate=April 21, 2017
|date=N/A
|kdate=September 28, 2017
|jrelease={{TCG|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit}}
|release=N/A
|krelease={{TCG|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit}}
|description=Regular-sized, Silver Speckle Holofoil, Black-backed Coin featuring [[Rotom Pokédex]] released within the {{TCG|Ash vs Team Rocket Deck Kit}} in Japan April 21, 2017 and in South Korea September 28, 2017
}}
==Gallery==
:''For artwork on this character's game counterpart, see: [[Rotom Pokédex#Gallery|Rotom Pokédex]]''
===Artwork===
====Standard====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Ash Sun Moon.png|x200px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''
|-
|}

====Poster artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:S&M series poster.png|x275px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:SM key visual 2.png|x275px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:SM key visual 3.png|x275px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:SM key visual 4 v2.png|x275px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | On poster artwork for ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon}}''
|-
| colspan=4 style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Sun and Moon Planetarium art.png|x250px]]
|-
| colspan=4 | Artwork of ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun & Moon Planetarium}}''
|}
====Miscellaneous====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px; height:96px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:JN132 AS.png|x250px]]
|-
| colspan=2 | Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1591672205040943105</ref>
|}

==Trivia==
* In ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]'', Ash's [[Rotom Phone]] confirmed that the Rotom Pokédex is a pure {{t|Electric}} type.

==References==
<references/>

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Rotom}}
* [[Rotom Pokédex]]
* [[Rotom Pokédex (Adventures)]]
* [[Talking Pokémon]]
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Rotom Pokédex}}

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Opal

2026-05-11T18:32:38Z

MH: /* Voice actors */

{{Character Infobox
|color={{fairy color}}
|corecolor={{fairy color light}}
|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|name=Opal
|jname=ポプラ
|tmname=Poplar
|jtranslit=Popura
|sloganline=The master of a fantastic theater!
|image=Sword Shield Opal.png
|size=180px
|caption=Art from Sword and Shield by [[take]]<ref>[[a:File:OpalVividVoltage158.jpg|Opal (Vivid Voltage 158)]]</ref>
|gender=Female
|eyes=Blue
|hair=White
|age=88<ref>[[Opal/Quotes|Opal]]: ''"Question! All righty then... How old am I?"'' Player: ''"88 years old"'' Opal: ''"Well, you're not wrong. But you could've been a little more sensitive."'' ({{g|Sword and Shield}}</ref>
|hometown=[[Ballonlea]]
|region=[[Galar]]
|relatives=Unnamed mother
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{fairy color light}}
|gen={{gen|VIII}}
|games={{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield}} {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]], [[Pokémon Trainer]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{fairy color light}}
|member=[[Galar League]]
|rank=[[Gym Leader]]
|domain=[[Ballonlea Stadium]]
|reward={{badge|GalarFairy|Fairy Badge}}
|specialty={{t|Fairy}} types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{fairy color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]''
|debut=''[[JN055|The Tale of You and Glimwood Tangle!]]'' ([[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]]) ''[[TW07|Sky]]'' ([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]])
|enva=Marin M. Miller ([[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]]) [[Laura Post]] ([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]])
|jpva=[[Yoshino Ohtori]] ([[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]]) Ayumi Nagao ([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]])
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{fairy color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|debut=''[[PASS03|Chomp!! Defeat Drednaw]]''
}}
|}

'''Opal''' (Japanese: '''ポプラ''' ''Poplar'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Ballonlea]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as [[Ballonlea Stadium]]. She [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Fairy}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. She gives the {{badge|GalarFairy|Fairy Badge}} to Trainers who defeat her. During the events of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], she chooses [[Bede]] as her successor and passes her Gym Leader title on to him.

==In the core series games==
Opal is designated the fifth Gym Leader [[Galar]]ian {{pkmn|Trainer}}s face in their [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. Opal became the [[Ballonlea]] [[Gym Leader]] at the age of 18, inheriting the position from her mother, and she has held it for 70 years. As revealed in [[The Isle of Armor]] via [[Mustard]]'s League Card, 50 years prior to the events of [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], he battled and defeated Opal in her role as Gym Leader sometime before becoming [[Galar League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}. Opal is also known by her nickname, "wizard", due to her supposed ability to predict her opponents' moves in battle.<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/people-galar-region/fairy-type-gym-leader-opal/</ref> Due to her old age by the time of Sword and Shield, her Gym mission doubles as an audition to seek a successor for herself.

Opal is first seen at [[Motostoke Stadium]] for the Gym Challenge's opening ceremony. She later appears on {{rt|6|Galar}}, watching as the player and [[Hop]] battle a pair of {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}s, and at [[Stow-on-Side]] to observe the player's battle with Hop. After being defeated in a Gym battle, she offers to escort the player to [[Hammerlocke]] so that they can get to their next Gym sooner. In Hammerlocke, she notices [[Bede]] and instantly sees him as a worthy successor, taking him with her back to Ballonlea. By the time of the Champion Cup in [[Wyndon]], Opal has officially passed her mantle as a Fairy-type Gym Leader to Bede, although she still occasionally shows up at the Gym to give him advice. Due to her retirement, Opal does not participate in the post-game [[Wyndon Stadium/Champion tournaments|Champion tournaments]]. She does, however, participate in the [[Galarian Star Tournament]].

After Opal's initial defeat, the player is awarded with the {{badge|Fairy}}, {{TM|87|Draining Kiss}}, and the [[List of clothing in Pokémon Sword and Shield|Fairy Uniform]].

===League Cards===
This is a transcript of the back of Opal's [[League Card]]s in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]].
;Normal League Card
:"Opal is the oldest [[Gym Leader]] in the [[Galar]] region. She took over for her mother 70 years ago and has kept the position since. However, she feels that her own values have reached their limits, and thus she is currently looking for a worthy successor. She claims that she gives deliberately tricky quizzes because people reveal their true colors when in a pinch, but many speculate that in reality, she does it out of pure spite."
;Rare League Card
:"Opal has thrust the duties of Gym Leader onto [[Bede]], who had his [[Galar League|Gym Challenger]] status revoked. That being said, she still shows up at the Gym Stadium every day, giving unsolicited advice, coming up with new quiz questions, and practicing various performances. What is this "pink" she insisted others show her? Maybe a clue lies in a comment she made during an old interview. "Keep thinking about the right answer, and eventually you'll create the right answer.""

===Pokémon===
Opal keeps her Pokémon in [[Ultra Ball]]s.

===={{g|Sword and Shield}}====
Opal will [[Gigantamax]] her Alcremie at the first opportunity.

=====Gym battle=====
{{Party
| background = {{fairy color}}
| border = {{fairy color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fairy color light}}
| sprite = VSOpal.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{PDollar}}6,080
| class = Gym Leader
| name = Opal
| location = Ballonlea Stadium
| game = SwSh
| pokemon = 4
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0110
| pokemon = Weezing
| form = -Galar
| gender = female
| level = 36
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Fairy
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Sludge | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Fairy Wind | move2type = Fairy | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Tackle | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0303
| pokemon = Mawile
| gender = female
| level = 36
| type1 = Steel
| type2 = Fairy
| ability = Intimidate
| move1 = Draining Kiss | move1type = Fairy | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Crunch | move2type = Dark | move2cat = Physical
| move3 = Iron Defense | move3type = Steel | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Astonish | move4type = Ghost | move4cat = Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0468
| pokemon = Togekiss
| gender = female
| level = 37
| type1 = Fairy
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Hustle
| move1 = Air Slash | move1type = Flying | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Draining Kiss | move2type = Fairy | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Ancient Power | move3type = Rock | move3cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0869
| pokemon = Alcremie
| max = Gigantamax
| image = HOME0869RuC.png
| gender = female
| level = 38
| type1 = Fairy
| ability = Sweet Veil
| move1 = Draining Kiss | move1type = Fairy | move1cat = Special | maxmove1 = G-Max Finale
| move2 = Acid Armor | move2type = Poison | move2cat = Status | maxmove2 = Max Guard
| move3 = Sweet Kiss | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Status | maxmove3 = Max Guard
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Galarian Star Tournament=====
{{Party
| background = {{fairy color}}
| border = {{fairy color dark}}
| headcolor = {{fairy color light}}
| sprite = VSOpal.png
| size = 150px
| prize = {{PDollar}}11,200
| class = Pokémon Trainer
| name = Opal
| location = Wyndon Stadium
| game = SwSh
| pokemon = 3
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0110
| pokemon = Weezing
| form = -Galar
| gender = female
| level = 68
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Fairy
| ability = Levitate
| move1 = Venoshock | move1type = Poison | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Protect | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Strange Steam | move3type = Fairy | move3cat = Special
| move4 = Toxic | move4type = Poison | move4cat = Status
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0468
| pokemon = Togekiss
| gender = female
| level = 69
| type1 = Fairy
| type2 = Flying
| ability = Hustle
| move1 = Air Slash | move1type = Flying | move1cat = Special
| move2 = Dazzling Gleam | move2type = Fairy | move2cat = Special
| move3 = Reflect | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Mystical Fire | move4type = Fire | move4cat = Special
}}
{{Pokémon
| gen = 8
| ndex = 0869
| pokemon = Alcremie
| max = Gigantamax
| image = HOME0869RuC.png
| gender = female
| level = 70
| type1 = Fairy
| ability = Sweet Veil
| move1 = Draining Kiss | move1type = Fairy | move1cat = Special | maxmove1 = G-Max Finale
| move2 = Acid Armor | move2type = Poison | move2cat = Status | maxmove2 = Max Guard
| move3 = Psychic | move3type = Psychic | move3cat = Special | maxmove3 = Max Mindstorm
| move4 = Decorate | move4type = Fairy | move4cat = Status | maxmove4 = Max Guard
}}
{{Party/end}}
===Quotes===
{{main|Opal/Quotes}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
Opal is mentioned in the [[Academy Founding Chapter]] event [[The Bratty Mechanic]] by {{mas|Bede}}, who refers to her as a "quiz-happy old lady" when reminiscing on his training in Galar. Opal made her debut as an NPC in the [[story event]] [[Bede and Marnie's Pursuits]].

===[[Pokémon Pokopia]]===
Opal is mentioned alongside [[Bede]] in the [[Human Records|Human Record]] "Gym Leader Monthly (June Issue)", which can be found on [[Dream Island]]s.

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden;" | [[File:Opal SwSh concept art.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|}

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}"| [[File:GST Opal icon.png|100px]]
|-
|Icon from the {{color2|000|Galarian Star Tournament}} menu
|}

===[[League Card]]s===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden;" | [[File:League Card Opal.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background:#{{fairy color light}}; overflow:hidden;" | [[File:League Card Opal rare.png|x250px]]
|-
|Opal's {{color2|000|League Card}} in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|Opal's rare {{color2|000|League Card}} in {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Opal anime.png|thumb|250px|Opal in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
Opal first appeared in ''[[JN055|The Tale of You and Glimwood Tangle!]]'', where she encountered {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] in [[Ballonlea]] and challenged them to a series of quizzes. In the process, Opal made them and their Pokémon wear pink clothes for each wrong answer they got. As [[Chloe]] reunited with the group, Opal revealed that she had asked the quizzes to keep the boys from recklessly searching for Chloe and let her come to them on her own.

She reappeared again in ''[[JN082|The Sweet Taste of Battle!]]'', where she hosted a cake-decorating contest dubbed the [[All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge]] at the [[Ballonlea Stadium]], inviting Ash, Goh, Chloe, [[Raihan]], and {{an|Leon}} to participate. She loaned each contestant one of her {{p|Alcremie}} to provide them cream. After the cakes had been decorated, Opal tasted each of them to determine the winner, ultimately choosing Ash's cake as the winner. Unexpectedly, she then challenged Ash to a battle. During the battle, Opal [[Gigantamax]]ed her Alcremie and had her use {{m|G-Max Finale}} on [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Eating all the cream created by the [[G-Max Move]] caused Pikachu to grow giant and fat, making him too full to continue battling, so the match was called off. Afterwards, Opal joined the contestants in eating all the cakes they had decorated.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Opal's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|PTS}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Opal
|pkmn=Alcremie
|giga=yes
|gender=female
|type1=Fairy
|img=Opal Alcremie.png
|cap=Opal's Alcremie
|img2=Opal Gigantamax Alcremie.png
|cap2=Opal's Gigantamax Alcremie
|epnum=JN082
|epname=The Sweet Taste of Battle!
|vajp=
|vaen=Ryan Bartley
|desc=Opal sent this {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Alcremie|Ruby Cream}} {{p|Alcremie}} out to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. After a while, Opal [[Gigantamax]]ed her and had her use {{m|G-Max Finale}} on Pikachu. This caused Pikachu to grow giant and fat from eating the immense amounts of cream the [[G-Max Move]] created, so the battle had to be called off.

Alcremie's known moves are {{m|Attract}} and {{m|Dazzling Gleam}}. 
As a Gigantamax Alcremie, she can use {{m|G-Max Finale}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Opal
|pkmn=Alcremie (multiple)
|gender=female
|type1=Fairy
|img=Opal Alcremie anime 1.png
|cap=Opal's Alcremie
|img2=Opal Alcremie anime 2.png
|cap2=Opal's Alcremie
|epnum=JN082
|epname=The Sweet Taste of Battle!
|vajp=
|vaen=Ryan Bartley
|desc=Opal owns several {{p|Alcremie}} that she lent to the participants of the [[All-Alcremie Decoration Challenge]].

None of Alcremie's moves are known.}}

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{fairy color}}|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|ja=鳳芳野 ''[[Yoshino Ohtori]]''
|en=Marin M. Miller
|ar=روزي الخولي ''Rozy Al Khawly''
|he=שרית סרי ''Sarit Seri''
|it=Elisabetta Cesone
|pl=Barbara Zielińska
|pt_br=Bia Barros
|es_la=Yolanda Vidal
|es_eu=Isabel Donate
|ca=Mariola Fuster
}}

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Opal TW.png|thumb|250px|Opal in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
Opal appeared in ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', where she gave her thoughts about {{an|Leon}} in an interview.

Opal reappeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', where she was observing [[Bede]]'s performance while reminiscing about her younger days after having received an invitation letter for the [[Galarian Star Tournament]]. She was later seen at [[Wyndon Stadium]], walking out onto the field for the tournament's opening ceremony.

====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{fairy color}}|bordercolor={{fairy color dark}}
|ja=長尾歩 ''Ayumi Nagao''
|en=[[Laura Post]]
}}

===GOTCHA!===
Opal briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File: Opal Adventures.png|thumb|170px|Opal in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Opal debuted in ''[[PASS03|Chomp!! Defeat Drednaw]]''. She, along with various other Gym Leaders, was first seen reacting to the news that [[Leon]] had endorsed two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s for the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. In ''[[PASS13|Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault]]'', Opal arrived in [[Hammerlocke]], where she met [[Henry Sword]] and [[Casey Shield]], the Trainers Leon endorsed. After introducing herself, Opal briefly traveled with them to [[Stow-on-Side]] before returning to [[Ballonlea]].

In ''[[PASS15|Shocking!! Reunion in the Forest]]'', Henry arrived at [[Ballonlea Stadium]] to challenge the Gym, but was stopped by Opal, who refused to let him on the field until he answered her quiz. After giving his answer, Henry was told to wait for his turn while Opal battled [[Hop]]. Once the battle was over, Opal took on Henry, during which she made an announcement that she planned on retiring as Gym Leader after the Gym Challenge had ended. Henry eventually won the battle, he failed to meet Opal's expectations as a successor for her Gym. In ''[[PASS18|Chomp!! It's Dracovish]]'', she defeated Casey in a Gym battle, eliminating the latter from the Gym Challenge.

In ''[[PASS20|Cracking!! Brilliant Tap-Dancing]]'', Opal met with [[Bede]] at Ballonlea Stadium. Despite rejecting an earlier invitation, Bede decided to take Opal's offer to take over the title of Gym Leader. Opal quickly took a liking to Bede and accepted him as her successor. While Bede went through training, Opal questioned why [[Rose]] disqualified the boy from the Gym Challenge and decided to speak with the other Gym Leaders about the matter.

In ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]'', the Galar Gym Leaders agreed to gather at [[Rose Tower]] to find out whether or not Rose intended on bringing harm to the region. Opal and Bede arrived first, but were stopped by [[Oleana]]. While Oleana kept the Gym Leaders busy, Bede, Henry, Casey, Hop, and [[Marnie]] headed up the elevator to meet with Rose, only to learn he wasn't in the building. Appearing on a video screen, Rose revealed that he would be restarting the [[Darkest Day]] in order to ensure Galar has a future. Power Spot lights then began appearing all over Galar, causing Pokémon to begin [[Dynamax]]ing at random. Opal traveled to the Hammerlocke [[Energy Plant]] with the others, but decided to head back to Ballonlea to help deal with the rampaging Dynamax Pokémon.

In ''[[PASS29|GRRR!! The Irrepairable Gears]]'', [[Macro Cosmos]] employees were dispatched to deal with the Dynamax Pokémon, allowing Opal's group to provide backup for the others against {{p|Eternatus}}. By the time they arrived, Opal's group found Eternatus had fled, leaving those who battled it unconscious and covered in poison. The injured were taken to a hospital to recover.
{{-}}

====Pokémon====
{{anchor|Alcremie 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Opal
|pkmn=Alcremie
|giga=yes
|type1=Fairy
|gender=female
|img=Opal Alcremie Adventures.png
|img_size=120px
|img2=Opal Gigantamax Alcremie Adventures.png
|img2_size=150px
|cap=Opal's Alcremie
|cap2=Opal's Gigantamax Alcremie
|epnum=PASS16
|epname=Rising!! Opal of Ballonlea
|desc={{p|Alcremie}} is Opal's first known Pokémon. She was first used in Opal's Gym battle against [[Henry Sword|Henry]], where she bombarded his {{p|Sirfetch'd}}, [[Lancelot]], with a barrage of high-calorie cream missiles. After surviving Alcremie's attacks, Lancelot defeated her with a {{m|Max Steelspike}} boosted by an [[Expert Belt]].

Alcremie's only known move is {{m|Draining Kiss}}{{tt|*|Mentioned only}}. 
As a Gigantamax Alcremie, she can use {{m|G-Max Finale}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Opal
|pkmn=Weezing
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fairy
|img=Opal Weezing Adventures.png
|epnum=PASS16
|epname=Rising!! Opal of Ballonlea
|desc={{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Weezing}} is Opal's second known Pokémon. It was first used to battle [[Henry Sword|Henry]]'s {{p|Sirfetch'd}}, [[Lancelot]], in a Gym battle, but was defeated.

Weezing's only known move is {{m|Sludge Bomb}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Opal
|pkmn=Togekiss
|type1=Fairy
|type2=Flying
|img=Opal Togekiss Adventures.png
|img_size=130px
|epnum=PASS16
|epname=Rising!! Opal of Ballonlea
|desc={{p|Togekiss}} is Opal's third known Pokémon. It was first used to battle [[Henry Sword|Henry]]'s {{p|Gurdurr}}, Steeler, in a Gym battle, but was quickly defeated.

Togekiss's only known move is {{m|Double-Edge}}.}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Opal or her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Opal|Fairy|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Vivid Voltage|Opal|158}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Vivid Voltage|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=158/185|jpset=Legendary Heartbeat|jprarity=U|jpnum=072/076|enset2=Vivid Voltage|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=184/185|jpset2=Legendary Heartbeat|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=085/076|enset3=Vivid Voltage|enrarity3=Rare Rainbow|ennum3=197/185|jpset3=Legendary Heartbeat|jprarity3=HR|jpnum3=091/076|enset4=Lost Origin|enrarity4=TGU|ennum4=TG28/TG30|jpset4=VMAX Climax|jprarity4=SR|jpnum4=269/184}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fairy}}

==Trivia==
* Opal was designed by [[take]].<ref name=takeSWSHCharDesign>[https://twitter.com/_take_oekaki/status/1565902892774871040 Tweet about designing all of the Gym Leaders for Pokémon Sword & Shield]</ref>
[[File:Company Icon HIJIKI OKA.png|thumb|150px|Icon of HIJIKI OKA, Opal's sponsor]]
* Opal's uniform number is "910", which can be read in Japanese as {{wp|Numeric substitution in Japanese|goroawase}} for キュート ''kyūto'', meaning "cute".
* Opal is the only [[Galar]] Gym Leader to not appear on the [[Isle of Armor]].
** She is also the only Galar Gym Leader to not be [[rematch]]ed in Single Battles.
* The in-game model of Opal has the logo of {{DL|Poké Job|List of companies|HIJIKI OKA}} printed on her uniform, similar to those of [[Ballonlea Stadium]] {{tc|Gym Trainer}}s and Gym Leader [[Bede]]. However, it is rarely visible during actual gameplay.
* Opal has failed both [[Leon]] and [[Sonia]] for the audition of Gym Leader. Leon only got one answer correct, while Sonia answered all three questions correctly. Opal noted that while both were talented {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, Leon was hard to read, and Sonia gave up a little too quickly.
* Following {{mas|Milo}} becoming a playable character in {{g|Masters EX}} on December 5, 2024, Opal is currently the only Galar Gym Leader who is not playable in the game.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{fairy color}}; border:3px solid #{{fairy color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ポプラ ''Poplar''
| From ''{{wp|Populus|poplar}}''
|-
| English, Indonesian
| Opal
| From ''Populus'' (the genus for poplar) and ''{{wp|opal}}'' (a gemstone associated with various superstitions)
|-
| German
| Papella
| From ''Pappel'' (poplar)
|-
| European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Catalan
| Sally
| From ''{{wp|Salicaceae}}'' (family that contains the poplar genus)
|-
| Italian
| Poppy
| From ''pioppo'' (poplar)
|-
| Korean
| 포플러 ''Poplar''
| From her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Traditional)
| 波普菈 ''Bōpǔlā'' / ''Bōpóulaahp''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Simplified)
| 波普菈 ''Bōpǔlā''
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Alba
| From ''álamo'' (poplar) and ''{{wp|Populus alba}}'' (scientific name of white poplar)
|-
| Thai
| ป๊อบปูล่า ''Poppula''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
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MH: /* Trivia */ I guess these are considered here part of season 2 now, as per digital release definition...

{{redirect|S1|the Japanese TCG release with the set symbol S1|Sword & Shield (TCG)}} ''For season 1 of [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]], see [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)]].''
{{Season Infobox
|background=FAA
|cellcolor=AFA
|name=Pokémon: Indigo League
|image=Season1 logo.png
|caption=Logo for the season
|number=1
|opening=Pokémon Theme
|numeps=52
|region=[[Kanto]]
|series={{aniseries|OS}}
|next=Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands
}}
'''Pokémon: Indigo League''' (known at the time it was first aired simply as '''Pokémon''') is the first [[season]] of the [[dub]]bed version of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It follows rookie [[Pokémon Trainer]] [[Ash Ketchum]], his {{AP|Pikachu}}, and {{ashfr}} {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} as they travel across the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. The subtitle "Indigo League" is not used within the episodes themselves, but was later added by the DVD boxed sets and the [[Pokémon.com|official website]] to distinguish it from other seasons.

In {{pmin|the United States}}, the first 40 episodes aired in syndication in 1998, while the remaining 12 episodes were picked up and aired by {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}}, starting with ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]'' in 1999. The season began with ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', which originally aired on September 8, 1998, and ended with ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', which originally aired on May 1, 1999. In {{pmin|Canada}}, the series was aired by YTV. This season skips [[EP018]], [[EP035]], and [[EP038]], which were all [[Banned episodes|banned from airing]] (the first one of these was eventually dubbed later with the title ''Beauty and the Beach'', but was pulled off from air again and it is not considered as part of any dub season).

It was succeeded by [[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]], which contains the rest of Ash and his friends' {{pkmn|journey}} through Kanto and the [[Orange Islands]] arc, the latter of which was created to allow time for the development of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.

==Blurb==

''It’s Ash Ketchum’s tenth birthday, and he’s ready to do what many 10-year-olds in the Kanto region set out to do—become a Pokémon Trainer! Things don’t go exactly the way he planned when he ends up with a Pikachu instead of a standard first Pokémon, and winning Gym Badges turns out to be much tougher than he thought. Luckily he’s got former Gym Leaders Brock and Misty at his side, along with a bevy of new Pokémon friends, including Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander.''

==Important events==
{{spoilers}}
* {{Ash}} begins his {{pkmn|journey}} as a {{pkmn|Trainer}} with the goal of being a [[Pokémon Master]]; his first Pokémon is {{AP|Pikachu}}. ([[EP001]])
* {{Gary}} also begins his journey with [[Gary's Squirtle|an unknown Pokémon]]. ([[EP001]])
* {{an|Misty}} follows Ash after the latter "borrows" and destroys her [[Bicycle|bike]], demanding repayment. ([[EP002]])
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} of [[Team Rocket]] start following Ash after his Pikachu demonstrates considerably advanced power for a Pokémon of its species. ([[EP002]])
* {{an|Brock}} joins the group after {{ka|Flint|his father}} returns to become the [[Pewter City]] [[Gym Leader]]. ([[EP005]])

===Party changes===
====Additions====
The following Pokémon are obtained:
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] ([[EP001]])
* [[Ash's Caterpie]] ([[EP003]])
* [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] ([[EP003]])
* [[Brock's Zubat]] ([[EP006]])
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] ([[EP010]])
* [[Ash's Charmander]] ([[EP011]])
* [[Ash's Squirtle]] ([[EP012]])
* [[Ash's Krabby]] ([[EP013]])
* [[James's Magikarp]] ([[EP015]])
* [[Misty's Horsea]] ([[EP019]])
* [[Ash's Primeape]] ([[EP025]])
* [[Misty's Psyduck]] ([[EP027]])
* [[Brock's Vulpix]] ([[EP028]])
* [[Ash's Muk]] ([[EP030]])
* [[Ash's Tauros]] ([[EP035]]{{tt|*|This episode was not aired outside of Japan}})
* [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio#Porygon Zero|Jessie's Porygon]] ([[EP038]]{{tt|*|This episode was not aired outside of Japan}})
* [[Misty's Togepi]] ([[EP050]])
* [[James's Weepinbell]] (before [[EP057]])

=====Other=====
* [[Growlie|James's Growlithe]] (obtained prior to [[EP001]])
* [[Jessie's Ekans]] (obtained prior to [[EP002]])
* [[James's Koffing]] (obtained prior to [[EP002]])
* [[Misty's Goldeen]] (obtained prior to [[EP002]])
* [[Brock's Onix]] (obtained prior to [[EP005]])
* [[Brock's Geodude]] (obtained prior to [[EP005]])
* [[Misty's Staryu]] (obtained prior to [[EP006]])
* [[Misty's Starmie]] (obtained prior to [[EP007]])
* [[Ash's Primeape]] (training with {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}) ([[EP029]])

====Evolutions====
The following Pokémon evolve:
* Ash's {{p|Caterpie}} → {{AP|Metapod}} ([[EP003]])
* Ash's {{p|Metapod}} → {{AP|Butterfree}} ([[EP004]])
* James's {{p|Magikarp}} → {{TP|James|Gyarados}} ([[EP016]])
* Jessie's {{P|Ekans}} → {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} ([[EP031]])
* James's {{p|Koffing}} → {{TP|James|Weezing}} ([[EP031]])
* Ash's {{p|Charmander}} → {{AP|Charmeleon}} ([[EP043]])
* Ash's {{p|Charmeleon}} → {{AP|Charizard}} ([[EP046]])
* James's {{p|Weepinbell}} → {{TP|James|Victreebel}} (prior to [[EP057]])

====Trades====
The following Pokémon are traded:
* [[Ash's Butterfree]] for [[Ash's Raticate|a Gentleman's Raticate]] ([[EP015]]{{tt|*|traded back}})

====Releases====
The following Pokémon are released:
* [[James's Gyarados]] ([[EP016]])
* [[Ash's Butterfree]] ([[EP021]])
* [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio#Porygon Zero|Jessie's Porygon]] ([[EP038]]{{tt|*|This episode was not aired outside of Japan}})

===Gym battles===
Ash battles the following [[Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leaders]]:
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Kanto}}; text-align: center"
|-
! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Badge
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Opponent
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Epicode
! class="roundytr" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}; width: 20px" | Result
|- style="background: #{{rock color light}}"
| rowspan=2 | {{badge|Boulder}}
| rowspan=2 | {{an|Brock}}
| rowspan=2 | [[EP005]]
| style="color:#{{red color dark}}" | '''Forfeit'''
|- style="background: #{{rock color light}}"
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Rewarded'''
|- style="background: #{{water color light}}"
| {{badge|Cascade}}
| {{an|Misty}}
| [[EP007]]
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Rewarded'''
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
| rowspan=2 | {{badge|Thunder}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Lt. Surge]]
| rowspan=2 | [[EP014]]
| style="color:#{{red color dark}}" | '''Defeat'''
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Victory'''
|- style="background: #{{psychic color light}}"
| rowspan=3 | {{badge|Marsh}}
| rowspan=3 | [[Sabrina]]
| [[EP022]]
| style="color:#{{red color dark}}" | '''Forfeit'''
|- style="background: #{{psychic color light}}"
| rowspan=2 | [[EP024]]
| style="color:#{{red color dark}}" | '''Forfeit'''
|- style="background: #{{psychic color light}}"
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Rewarded'''
|- style="background: #{{grass color light}}"
| {{badge|Rainbow}}
| [[Erika]]
| [[EP026]]
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Rewarded'''
|-
| class="roundybl" style="background-color: #{{poison color light}}"; | {{badge|Soul}}
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}" | [[Koga]]
| style="background: #{{poison color light}};" | [[EP032]]
| class="roundybr" style="color:#{{green color dark}}; background-color: #{{poison color light}}" | '''Victory'''
|}

==Episodes==
The television definition is used by Region 4 home video releases, [[Pokémon TV]], [[Netflix]], [[Pokémon in the United States#Disney XD|DisneyNOW]], [[List of digital home video releases of Pokémon animation|digital home video releases]], and formerly on [[Pokémon in the United States#Cartoon Network|Toonami Jetstream and Cartoon Network Video]]. It includes the first two-thirds of the Indigo League arc of {{aniseries|OS}}.

The home video definition is the definition used by most Region 1 home video releases by [[VIZ Media]], with the exception of the 2017 Blu-ray release. It includes all episodes in the Indigo League arc of ''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning''.

Due to the removal of ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' from rotation, releases since 2014 do not include the episode.

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Kanto}}; text-align: center"
|-
! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Epicode
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Episode Title
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Television Digital release
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Home video (prior to 2014)
! class="roundytr" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Home video (since 2014)
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP001]] || ''Pokémon - I Choose You!'' || 1 || 1 || 1
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP002]] || ''Pokémon Emergency!'' || 2 || 2 || 2
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP003]] || ''Ash Catches a Pokémon'' || 3 || 3 || 3
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP004]] || ''Challenge of the Samurai'' || 4 || 4 || 4
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP005]] || ''Showdown in Pewter City'' || 5 || 5 || 5
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP006]] || ''Clefairy and the Moon Stone'' || 6 || 6 || 6
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP007]] || ''The Water Flowers of Cerulean City'' || 7 || 7 || 7
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP008]] || ''The Path to the Pokémon League'' || 8 || 8 || 8
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP009]] || ''The School of Hard Knocks'' || 9 || 9 || 9
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP010]] || ''Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village'' || 10 || 10 || 10
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP011]] || ''Charmander – The Stray Pokémon'' || 11 || 11 || 11
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP012]] || ''Here Comes the Squirtle Squad'' || 12 || 12 || 12
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP013]] || ''Mystery at the Lighthouse'' || 13 || 13 || 13
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP014]] || ''Electric Shock Showdown'' || 14 || 14 || 14
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP015]] || ''Battle Aboard the St. Anne'' || 15 || 15 || 15
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP016]] || ''Pokémon Shipwreck'' || 16 || 16 || 16
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP017]] || ''Island of the Giant Pokémon'' || 17 || 17 || 17
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP019]] || ''Tentacool & Tentacruel'' || 18 || 18 || 18
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP020]] || ''The Ghost of Maiden's Peak'' || 19 || 19 || 19
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP021]] || ''Bye Bye Butterfree'' || 20 || 20 || 20
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP022]] || ''Abra and the Psychic Showdown'' || 21 || 21 || 21
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP023]] || ''The Tower of Terror'' || 22 || 22 || 22
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP024]] || ''Haunter versus Kadabra'' || 23 || 23 || 23
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP025]] || ''Primeape Goes Bananas'' || 24 || 24 || 24
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP026]] || ''Pokémon Scent-sation!'' || 25 || 25 || 25
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP027]] || ''Hypno's Naptime'' || 26 || 26 || 26
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP028]] || ''Pokémon Fashion Flash'' || 27 || 27 || 27
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP029]] || ''The Punchy Pokémon'' || 28 || 28 || 28
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP030]] || ''Sparks Fly for Magnemite'' || 29 || 29 || 29
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP031]] || ''Dig Those Diglett!'' || 30 || 30 || 30
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP032]] || ''The Ninja Poké-Showdown'' || 31 || 31 || 31
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP033]] || ''The Flame Pokémon-athon!'' || 32 || 32 || 32
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP034]] || ''The Kangaskhan Kid'' || 33 || 33 || 33
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP036]] || ''The Bridge Bike Gang'' || 34 || 34 || 34
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP037]] || ''Ditto's Mysterious Mansion'' || 35 || 35 || 35
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP039]] || ''Pikachu's Goodbye'' || 36 || 36 || 36
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP040]] || ''The Battling Eevee Brothers'' || 37 || 37 || 37
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP041]] || ''Wake Up Snorlax!'' || 38 || 38 || 38
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP042]] || ''Showdown at Dark City'' || 39 || 39 || 39
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP043]] || ''The March of the Exeggutor Squad'' || 40 || 40 || 40
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP044]] || ''The Problem with Paras'' || 41 || 41 || 41
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP045]] || ''The Song of Jigglypuff'' || 42 || 42 || 42
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP046]] || ''Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon'' || 43 || 43 || 43
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP047]] || ''A Chansey Operation'' || 44 || 44 || 44
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP048]] || ''Holy Matrimony!'' || 45 || 45 || 45
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP049]] || ''So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd'' || 46 || 46 || 46
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP050]] || ''Who Gets to Keep Togepi?'' || 47 || 47 || 47
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP051]] || ''Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden'' || 48 || 48 || 48
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP054]] || ''The Case of the K-9 Caper!'' || 49 || 49 || 49
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP055]] || ''Pokémon Paparazzi'' || 50 || 50 || 50
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP056]] || ''The Ultimate Test'' || 51 || 51 || 51
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP057]] || ''The Breeding Center Secret'' || 52 || 52 || 52
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP052]] || ''Princess vs. Princess'' || rowspan="27" | Part of [[S02]] || 56 || 53
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP053]] || ''The Purr-fect Hero'' || 57 || 54
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP058]] || ''Riddle Me This'' || 53 || 55
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP059]] || ''Volcanic Panic'' || 54 || 56
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP060]] || ''Beach Blank-Out Blastoise'' || 55 || 57
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP061]] || ''The Misty Mermaid'' || 58 || 58
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP062]] || ''Clefairy Tales'' || 59 || 59
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP063]] || ''The Battle of the Badge'' || 60 || 60
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP064]] || ''It's Mr. Mime Time'' || 61 || 61
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Holiday Hi-Jynx|*]] || ''Holiday Hi-Jynx'' || 62 || —
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Snow Way Out!|*]] || ''Snow Way Out!'' || 63 || 62
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP065]] || ''Showdown at the Po-ké Corral'' || 64 || 63
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP066]] || ''The Evolution Solution'' || 65 || 64
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP067]] || ''The Pi-Kahuna'' || 66 || 65
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP068]] || ''Make Room for Gloom'' || 67 || 66
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP069]] || ''Lights, Camera, Quack-tion!'' || 68 || 67
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP070]] || ''Go West Young Meowth'' || 69 || 68
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP071]] || ''To Master the Onixpected!'' || 70 || 69
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP072]] || ''The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis'' || 71 || 70
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP073]] || ''Bad To The Bone'' || 72 || 71
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP074]] || ''All Fired Up!'' || 73 || 72
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP075]] || ''Round One - Begin!'' || 74 || 73
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP076]] || ''Fire and Ice'' || 75 || 74
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP077]] || ''The Fourth Round Rumble'' || 76 || 75
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP078]] || ''A Friend In Deed'' || 77 || 76
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP079]] || ''Friend and Foe Alike'' || 78 || 77
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP080]] || ''Friends to the End'' || 79 || 78
|-
! colspan="5" class="roundybottom" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}; height: 3px" |
|}

==Home video releases==
===North American home video releases===
{{main|List of English language Indigo League home video releases (Region 1)}}

===United Kingdom home video releases===
{{main|List of English language Indigo League home video releases (Region 2)}}

===Australian home video releases===
{{main|List of English language Indigo League home video releases (Region 4)}}

==Trivia==
* This is the only season of the {{pkmn|animated series}} to air in {{pmin|Albania}}, {{pmin|Iceland}}, and {{pmin|North Macedonia}}, the latter of which was called ''FYR Macedonia'' at the time.
* This is the only season of the English [[dub]] of the animated series to air in {{pmin|Hong Kong}}.
* During the run of [[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]], Indigo League episodes were rerun on Kids' WB! under the name '''Pokémon: The Road to Indigo'''.
* On [[Netflix]] in {{pmin|the United States}} with the display language set to Japanese, this season uses a different logo with the Japanese name ポケットモンスター ''Pocket Monsters'' in a similar style to the [[a:File:Pokémon logo English.png|international Pokémon logo]]. This matches the ''Pocket Monsters'' text in the [[a:File:Pokémon Sword logo JP.png|Japanese]] [[a:File:Pokémon Shield logo JP.png|logos]] of {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
<gallery>
The Road to Indigo.png|''Pokémon: The Road to Indigo'' logo
S01 logo JP.png|''Pocket Monsters'' logo on Netflix
</gallery>

==In other languages==
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* {{BMGf|133075|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|134732|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|141437|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''All for the Love of Meloetta!''' (Japanese: '''歌えメロエッタ！愛の旋律！！''' ''Sing, Meloetta! The Melody of Love!!'') is the 85th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and the 742nd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on June 21, 2012 as the first episode of ''[[Best Wishes! Season 2]]'' and in the United States on October 27, 2012.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Basking in the glow of his eighth Unova Gym badge win and guaranteed entry into the Unova League, Ash soon discovers that it won’t be taking place for three months! But our hero is determined to make the best of his time until then with lots of serious training—starting right after they try Virbank City’s famous Bearticone, at Cilan’s recommendation.

In line for the frozen treat, Ash spots a familiar face: it’s Cynthia, the Champion of the Sinnoh region! She’s been invited to participate in an exhibition match at the upcoming Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup in eastern Unova, and Ash, Iris, and Cilan decide they want to compete as well.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket has been tracking Meloetta, the Mythical Pokémon that has been secretly following Ash ever since he rescued it at Pokéstar Studios. The villains try to capture Meloetta, injuring it in the process, but it manages to escape without a trace until our heroes and Cynthia find it and nurse it back to health. Meloetta shows its gratitude with a beautiful song before vanishing again.

Once Meloetta is safe, Iris finally overcomes her shyness to challenge Cynthia to a battle! Iris has heard about the Champion’s powerful Garchomp, and because she and Axew rarely meet another Dragon-type Trainer, it’s an exciting opportunity. Cynthia agrees, and though Axew is outmatched very quickly, it does learn how to use Giga Impact in the heat of battle!

It’s time to board the seaplane with Cynthia, and our heroes are unaware that they’re under observation by Team Rocket—and Meowth has spotted Meloetta following Ash onto the plane. Team Rocket quickly makes plans to intercept Ash and the others in Undella Town, and Cynthia tells Ash an old friend is waiting for him there as well. And sure enough, as the plane descends, Dawn and Piplup are there to meet it!

==Plot==
Having won his eighth and final [[Unova]] [[Gym]] [[Badge]], {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are at the [[Virbank City]] [[Pokémon Center]], where [[Nurse Joy]] informs him that the [[Unova League]] {{pkmn|League Conference|Conference}} is still [[BW103|three months away]]. Hearing this, {{an|Cilan}} suggests they tour the city and get a famous Virbank delicacy, the Bearticone ice cream. Cilan takes them to a set of steps where an iconic scene from a famous film took place involving a {{p|Lilligant}} eating a Bearticone on the steps. However, a sign forbids eating Bearticones on the steps, so the group decides to go somewhere else. They turn to a Bearticone ice cream stand, where they meet {{an|Cynthia}}, the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region, much to her pleasant surprise. Cynthia explains that she is in Unova for the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] taking place in [[Lacunosa Town]]. Once they hear that not only will they get to watch Cynthia battle firsthand, but the winner of the tournament will get to battle [[Alder]], the Unova Champion, Ash and his friends decide to participate. Together with Cynthia, they set off towards [[Undella Town]] in Cynthia's truck.

{{TRT}} has followed {{an|Meloetta}} to a grassy field outside Virbank City. They can track their target thanks to the anti-cloaking goggles given to them by [[Dr. Zager]]. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] call out {{TP|Jessie|Woobat}} and {{TP|James|Yamask}} to use {{m|Air Cutter}} and {{m|Shadow Ball}} on the bush Meloetta is hiding in, exposing the [[Mythical Pokémon]]. {{MTR}} fires an electrified net at the escaping Meloetta, but it falls short and just grazes its target. Meloetta falls to the ground after being electrified and rolls off a cliff. Having lost sight of Meloetta yet again, Team Rocket begin looking for some way to get down to it.

Meloetta stumbles onto the road in its injured state, forcing Cynthia to brake suddenly to avoid a collision. Ash recognizes it as the Pokémon he [[BW082|saved]] back at [[Pokéstar Studios]] and Cynthia identifies it as a rare Meloetta. Ash lays Meloetta on a sheet and Cynthia sprays its chest wound with a [[Super Potion]]. She has Iris and Cilan get an [[Oran Berry]] while she and Ash go get some ice to lower Meloetta's fever, leaving {{AP|Pikachu}} to watch Meloetta. They arrive at a river and Cynthia has her {{p|Glaceon}} use {{m|Ice Beam}} on the river to freeze part of it. She [[recall]]s Glaceon and they collect the ice. When they return, Ash puts the ice under Meloetta's head. Cynthia gets a phone call to handle a serious matter back in Virbank, so Ash and Pikachu are left to care for Meloetta. As Ash wipes Meloetta's head with a damp cloth, it awakens briefly and is happy to see a familiar face be its caretaker. [[Ash's Oshawott]] suddenly comes out of his {{i|Poké Ball}} and instantly develops a crush on Meloetta. After some time, the ice melts, so Ash has Oshawott look after Meloetta while he and Pikachu go get more ice from the river.

Meanwhile, Iris and Cilan find an Oran Berry tree on the top of a cliff, but Cilan tells her that it's too dangerous to climb. Instead, Iris has {{TP|Iris|Emolga}} ride an updraft to get to the tree and grab an Oran Berry branch. As they return, they see Ash and Pikachu collecting and crushing ice, so Iris sends Emolga ahead to give the Oran Berry to Meloetta. Emolga finds Oshawott flirting with Meloetta, but a sudden gust of wind sends her crashing uncontrollably into Oshawott's head, knocking them both out. The Oran Berry rolls over to Meloetta, who wakes up, takes it, and flies away. When the gang returns, Oshawott and Emolga have awoken and begun fighting. A soothing voice nearby sings a song, calming the two down and giving everyone else a pleasant feeling. Cynthia arrives and explains the pacifying power of Meloetta's song. After its performance, Meloetta vanishes. Cynthia tells Ash that the pressing matter which she had to attend to was that she had forgotten her change at the ice cream stand, much to Ash’s dismay. Shortly thereafter, Iris musters up the courage to challenge Cynthia to a {{pkmn|battle}}, which she accepts. Meanwhile, Team Rocket spot Meloetta and continue their pursuit.

For their battle, Cynthia will use {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}} and Iris selects her {{TP|Iris|Axew}}. Iris starts the battle with {{m|Scratch}} and then {{m|Dragon Rage}}, but neither deal any significant [[damage]]. Cynthia has Garchomp use {{m|Dragon Rush}} and then {{m|Draco Meteor}}, each hitting Axew with terrifying force. However, Axew refuses to give up and immediately learns {{m|Giga Impact}} while in a rage. Axew briefly levitates off the ground before charging rapidly at Garchomp and doing some damage. Garchomp uses {{m|Brick Break}} while Axew is [[Recharge|recharging]], but Cynthia orders her to stop at the last second, since the attack would obviously finish Axew off. As such, she and Iris agree to end the battle. Cynthia commends Iris on raising Axew well, and says she will soon become a Dragon Master.

Team Rocket is searching for Meloetta near the dock just as Ash, Iris, Cilan, and Cynthia arrive and board a seaplane bound for [[Undella Town]]. Meowth observes as Meloetta follows them into the plane while invisible, so Jessie says that they must contact Dr. Zager and get to Undella Town before they do. Cynthia tells Ash that he has an {{an|Dawn|old friend}} waiting for him in Undella Town. From Cynthia's villa in Undella Town, Dawn and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} watch the seaplane as it comes in to land.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} learns that [[Unova]]'s {{pkmn|League Conference}} will be held in [[BW103|three months]].
* Ash meets up with {{an|Cynthia}} again, while {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Cilan}} meet her for the first time.
* Cynthia announces the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]] in [[Lacunosa Town]], which {{ashfr|the group}} decides to participate.
* The [[Team Rocket trio]] attempts to capture {{an|Meloetta}}, but fail.
* Iris and Cilan meet Meloetta for the first time.
* Cynthia is revealed to own a {{p|Glaceon}}.
* Cynthia agrees to have a battle with Iris, but calls the battle off before a winner is decided.
* [[Iris's Axew]] learns {{m|Giga Impact}}.
* Ash and his friends accompany Cynthia to her villa in [[Undella Town]].
* {{an|Dawn}} is revealed to be staying at Cynthia's villa.
{{animeevents|BW}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da BW085.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Cynthia}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP BW085.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Meloetta}} ([[List of Pokémon with form differences#Meloetta|Aria Forme]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})
* {{p|Woobat}} ({{OP|Jessie|Woobat}})
* {{p|Yamask}} ({{OP|James|Yamask}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp}})
* {{p|Glaceon}} ({{an|Cynthia}}'s)
* {{p|Meloetta}} ({{an|Meloetta|anime}})
* {{p|Blitzle}} (multiple)
* {{p|Deerling}} (multiple)
* {{p|Lillipup}} (multiple)
* {{p|Foongus}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)
* {{p|Sandile}} (multiple)
* {{p|Staryu}} (×2)
* {{p|Patrat}}
* {{p|Gothita}}
* {{p|Lilligant}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==

* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster|Team Rocket's Pokémon Live Caster]]: ''[[M15|Kyurem VS the Scared Swordsman: Keldeo]]''{{tt|*|Initial airing}}/{{p|Swanna}}{{tt|*|Subsequent airings as Professor Oak's Live Caster}}
** Unlike the previous episode, {{an|Professor Oak}} did not appear at the beginning of this segment.
** Viewers could call one of three phone numbers to hear an answer from either [[Jessie]], [[James]], or {{MTR}}. Ten random callers among those who picked the [[Team Rocket]] member with the most callers won a [[Nintendo 3DS]].
* This is the first episode of the ''[[Best Wishes! Season 2]]'' arc.
* This is the last episode to air in Japan before the earliest releases of {{B2W2}} in Japan, {{pmin|Hong Kong}}, and {{pmin|Taiwan}}.
* [[Be an Arrow!]] replaced {{so|Best Wishes!}} as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]].
* This is the first episode to feature a [[Mythical Pokémon]] in ''[[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]]'', though the English [[dub]] of ''[[EP191|The Dunsparce Deception]]'' featured {{p|Mew}}.
** It is also the first episode to feature a {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or Mythical Pokémon as the subject of Who's That Pokémon? since the segment returned in the English dub of ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''.
* This is the first time one of [[Ash's friends]] battles a [[Pokémon Champion]].
* The scene that Cilan describes from ''Princess Pokémon's Holiday'', with the princess (Lilligant) eating a Bearticone on the steps, is a {{wp|File:Audrey Heburn and Gregory Peck in Roman Holiday trailer 2.jpg|reference}} to the romantic comedy film ''{{wp|Roman Holiday}}''. The character standing next to the princess also resembles {{wp|Gregory Peck}}'s character from the movie.
* As {{an|Cynthia}} is still the [[Sinnoh]] {{pkmn|Champion}} at the time of this episode, it can be assumed that {{si|Tobias}}, who won the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]], failed to defeat her or the Sinnoh [[Elite Four]], or has not yet challenged her.

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Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

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[[File:Pokémon The Arceus Chronicles poster Amazon.png|thumb|250px|English poster on Amazon]]
'''''Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles''''' (Japanese: '''ポケットモンスター神とよばれしアルセウス''' ''Pocket Monsters: Arceus, the One Called God'') is a series of four special episodes of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' made to promote the release of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

The episodes were first released in Japan from January 21 to 28, 2022 on [[Prime Video|Amazon Prime Video]]. In {{pmin|Hong Kong}}, the episodes were released on {{wp|Viu (streaming media)|Viu}} on July 15, 2022, and on HOY TV from March 12 to 25, 2023.

Outside of Japan and Hong Kong, the episodes were combined into a 63-minute movie which premiered at a special screening on August 19, 2022 at the Pokémon Worlds Square at the [[2022 World Championships]] in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}},<ref>[https://www.excel.london/visitor/whats-on/2022-pokemon-world-championships 2022 Pokémon World Championships | Events | ExCeL London]</ref> and was released worldwide outside of Asia on September 23, 2022 on [[Netflix]]. In {{pmin|South Korea}}, it was released on {{wp|Olleh TV|KT ollehTV}}, {{wp|B TV (South Korean IPTV)|SK Btv}}, {{wp|ko:U+ TV|LG U+tv}}, and [http://www.cablevod.co.kr/ HOME CHOICE Cable VOD] on July 21, 2022, and on Netflix on November 11, 2022. In {{pmin|South Asia|India}} and {{pmin|Indonesia}}, it was released on [[YouTube]] as a special episode of ''[[S24|Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series]]'', on August 18, 2023 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali, and on November 25, 2023 in Indonesian.

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==Other posters and logos==
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Arceus the One Called God JP DVD.png|Japanese DVD cover
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Arceus the One Called God logo.png|Japanese logo
Pokémon The Arceus Chronicles logo.png|English logo
Pokémon The Arceus Chronicles logo Netflix.png|Netflix English logo
</gallery>

==Blurb==
A visit to the Sinnoh region turns into a high-stakes adventure when Ash, Pikachu, and friends join forces with powerful Pokémon to confront a looming threat! When Ash, Goh, and Dawn receive a mysterious message from the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, they meet up with Brock and head to Mount Coronet to investigate. There, they find a rampaging Heatran and the commanders of Team Galactic, who are determined to find their missing leader by opening a gate between dimensions. With a trio of Legendary Pokémon and Sinnoh Champion Cynthia on their side, our heroes have lots of help, but they’ll need all they can get to save Sinnoh from being destroyed!

==Episodes==
{{Episodelistheader|Legends: Arceus}}
{{Episodelistbody|JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)|サトシとゴウ！シンオウフェスにゴー！！|{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Go|Goh}}! Let's Go to the {{tt|Sinnoh Fest|Sinnoh Festival}}!!|September 23, 2022|January 21, 2022}}
{{Episodelistbody|JNS02|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2)|ヒードラン爆進！！|Rampaging Heatran!!|September 23, 2022|January 21, 2022}}
{{Episodelistbody|JNS03|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 3)|テンガン山の大熱戦！！|The Fierce Fighting at {{tt|Mount Tengan|Mount Coronet}}!!|September 23, 2022|January 28, 2022}}
{{Episodelistbody|JNS04|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 4)|奇跡の輝き！シンオウ伝説！|Miraculous Radiance! The Legend of Sinnoh!|September 23, 2022|January 28, 2022}}
{{Episodelistfooterspecial|Legends: Arceus|This concludes The Arceus Chronicles.}}

==Cast==
{{cast/h|Legends: Arceus}}
{{cast|Legends: Arceus|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Legends: Arceus|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Legends: Arceus|Dawn (anime)|disp=Dawn|Emily Jenness|Hikari|Megumi Toyoguchi|ヒカリ|豊口めぐみ}}
{{cast|Legends: Arceus|Dawn's Piplup|disp=Piplup|Michele Knotz|Pochama|Etsuko Kozakura|ポッチャマ|小桜エツ子}}
{{cast|Legends: Arceus|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Bill Rogers|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだゆうじ}}
{{cast|Legends: Arceus|Goh|Zeno Robinson|Go|Daiki Yamashita|ゴウ|山下大輝}}
{{cast|Legends: Arceus|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Kenyu Horiuchi|ナレーション|堀内賢雄}}
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by
|-
{{cast|Legends: Arceus|Cynthia (anime)|disp=Cynthia|Emily Jenness|Shirona|Tomo Sakurai|シロナ|櫻井智|top=yes}}
{{cast|Legends: Arceus|Saturn|Marc Thompson|Saturn|Akemi Okamura|サターン|岡村明美}}
{{cast|Legends: Arceus|Mars|Lisa Ortiz|Mars|Rie Tanaka|マーズ|田中理恵}}
{{cast|Legends: Arceus|Jupiter|Kira Buckland|Jupiter|Chinami Nishimura|ジュピター|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Legends: Arceus|Officer Jenny|Emily Jenness|Junsar|Risa Shimizu|ジュンサー|清水理沙|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Major events==
{{spoilers}}
===''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''===
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Sinnoh]] again and reunite with {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Cynthia}}.
* [[Team Galactic]] returns, planning to bring back [[Cyrus]].
* [[Saturn]] catches a {{p|Heatran}}.
* Ash, Dawn, and Goh learn about [[Hisui|Sinnoh's past]].
* Ash, Dawn, and Goh temporarily catch a {{p|Rowlet}}, an {{p|Oshawott}}, and a {{p|Cyndaquil}}, respectively.

===''[[JNS02|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2)]]''===
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} reunite with {{an|Brock}}, with [[Goh]] meeting him for the first time.
* Brock's {{p|Chansey}} is revealed to have evolved into {{TP|Brock|Blissey}}.
* [[Team Galactic]] begins to open a portal to bring back [[Cyrus]].
* [[Saturn]]'s {{p|Heatran}} goes on a rampage and escapes.
* Ash, Brock, and Dawn encounter Team Galactic again, while Goh encounters them for the first time.

===''[[JNS03|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 3)]]''===
* [[Brock's Blissey]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} and {{m|Mega Punch}}.
* {{an|Brock}} meets {{an|Cynthia}} again.
* Cynthia is revealed to own a {{p|Roserade}}.
* {{p|Arceus}} appears to stop the rampaging {{p|Heatran}}.

===''[[JNS04|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 4)]]''===
* The portal above [[Mount Coronet]] is closed and the rampaging {{p|Heatran}} is stopped.
* The [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}s are rearrested, ending their plan to bring back [[Cyrus]].
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] return to [[Vermilion City]].
{{endspoilers}}

==In other languages==
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==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B09Q8FYXRB On Amazon Prime Video] (Japanese)
* [https://www.amazon.co.jp/b?ie=UTF8&node=10349762051 Official announcement] (Japanese)
* [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/info/2022/01/220114_a01.html Pokémon.co.jp announcement] (Japanese)
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/coming-soon-pokemon-the-arceus-chronicles-on-netflix/ Pokémon.com announcement]

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JNS04

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'''The Arceus Chronicles (Part 4)''' (Japanese: '''奇跡の輝き！シンオウ伝説！''' ''Miraculous Radiance! The Legend of Sinnoh!'') is the fourth and final episode of [[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]] and the fourth special episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. It was first released in Japan on January 28, 2022 alongside [[JNS03]] on [[Prime Video|Amazon Prime Video]], and in the United States on September 23, 2022, combined with [[JNS01]], [[JNS02]], and [[JNS03]] into a movie on [[Netflix]].
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{p|Arceus}}'s {{m|Judgment}} rains down the sides of [[Mount Coronet]], striking [[Team Galactic]]'s helicopter. While the {{tc|Commander}}s and their pilot {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt|Grunt}} jump off with parachutes in time, they and their Pokémon are quickly bound to a rock by {{an|Cynthia}}'s {{p|Roserade}}'s {{m|Power Whip}} and forced to watch as the space-time gate they worked so hard to open closes, returning the sky to normal.

However, the lava monster {{p|Heatran}} is still close to exploding, threatening the entire [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} plead for Arceus to help, and it accepts their pleas. As the lava monster grows more and more unstable, Arceus reveals its [[Plate]]s and uses [[Splash Plate|one of them]] to {{a|Multitype|transform}} into a {{t|Water}} type, before forming an entire ocean in the sky, amazing everyone with its power. Ash warns Arceus that [[JNS03|their earlier attempt]] to use water on Heatran didn't work, but Arceus simply nods to signal that everything is fine. Wanting to do something to rescue the real Heatran as well, Ash figures that they need to use both water ''and'' fire. [[Goh]], having gotten used to Ash's improvisational skills, agrees to follow his lead, while {{an|Dawn}} is initially sceptical, but with some motivation from {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, agrees to follow him as well. {{an|Brock}} and Cynthia, meanwhile, agree to stay behind to provide backup.

Arceus pours down the sea it's created in the sky, forming it into a dome of water around Heatran to contain it. Brock notes that unlike before, the meeting of fire and water isn't causing an explosion, which Cynthia explains as a demonstration of how Arceus's power can even overturn the laws of nature. The lake guardians grab Ash, Dawn, and Goh into a {{m|Psychic}} hold and carry them into the water dome. Once inside the dome, Dawn has Piplup use {{m|Whirlpool}}, which Ash has {{AP|Pikachu}} coat with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} before it's released at Heatran, trapping it. Goh then carries on the plan by having {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}} use {{m|Snipe Shot}}, penetrating into the very core of the lava monster. The group dives through the tunnel, reaching the space where the real Heatran is trapped, right next to the unstable [[Flame Plate]]. Pikachu cuts Heatran free with {{m|Iron Tail}}, while Goh has {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} use {{m|Pyro Ball}} to coat the {{pkmn|category|Lava Dome Pokémon}} in flames. Finally, Pikachu finishes the insulation with an {{m|Electroweb}}.

With Heatran in {{p|Uxie}}'s Psychic tow, the group starts heading out as the Flame Plate causes the lava monster to be driven closer and closer to an explosion. The increasing pressure blasts Ash and his friends into the water dome, where the coating around Heatran falls off, causing it to start sinking. The group quickly flies over to Heatran and starts pulling it. With the lake guardians' help, they soon make it out of the dome and land safely on the [[Spear Pillar]]. Moments later, the lava monster finally explodes completely, but Arceus's power keeps the explosion contained. The Flame Plate emerges from the explosion, and Arceus reclaims it as Heatran recovers and stands up.

Ash and his friends thank Arceus and the lake guardians for their help. As the four Pokémon begin ascending towards the sky, the Team Galactic Commanders plead Arceus to tell them where [[Cyrus]] is, but they're given no response. Watching Arceus disappear into the sky, Cynthia speaks of how Arceus wishes people and Pokémon to overcome adversities together, appearing to provide them a hint if they face a hardship too difficult to surpass so the problem can be solved, as they must overcome their adversities on their own, hence why it had left the actual task of saving Heatran to them. As the Sinnoh Police, led by [[Officer Jenny]], arrives to arrest Team Galactic, Brock tries to ask Cynthia out for a date, only to be brought down by {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}'s usual {{m|Poison Jab}}, much to Goh's surprise. With a new day dawning over the Sinnoh region, Ash and Goh are happy with how eventful their research trip ended up being, and Ash shares a high five with Dawn. Below them, the frozen remains of the lava monster stand on the mountainside.

In the past, {{ga|Rei}} runs to his house in [[Jubilife Village]], [[crafting]] himself some {{hi|Poké Ball}}s before setting out to explore the wilderness of [[Hisui|ancient Sinnoh]] with his partners {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Oshawott}}. Above him, Arceus gallops across the sky towards the summit of Mount Coronet.

==Major events==

* The portal above [[Mount Coronet]] is closed and the rampaging {{p|Heatran}} is stopped.
* The [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}s are rearrested, ending their plan to bring back [[Cyrus]].
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] return to [[Vermilion City]].
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{ga|Rei}}

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Cynthia}}
* [[Saturn]]
* [[Mars]]
* [[Jupiter]]
* {{ga|Rei}}
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})
* {{p|Steelix}} ({{OP|Brock|Steelix}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Brock|Blissey}})
* {{p|Mamoswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Mamoswine}})
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Inteleon}} ({{OP|Goh|Inteleon}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp}})
* {{p|Roserade}} ({{an|Cynthia}}'s)
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}})
* {{p|Heatran}} (formerly [[Saturn]]'s)
* {{p|Purugly}} ({{OP|Mars|Purugly}})
* {{p|Skuntank}} ([[Jupiter]]'s)
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{ga|Rei}}'s)
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{ga|Rei}}'s)
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{ga|Rei}}'s)
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}})
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}})
* {{p|Azelf}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|anime}})
* {{p|Arceus}}
* {{p|Shinx}} (×2)
* {{p|Budew}} (×2)
* {{p|Starly}}
* {{p|Bidoof}} (×2)
* {{p|Mismagius}}

==Trivia==
* This special was released between [[JN094]] and [[JN095]] in Japan.
* This episode premiered the same day [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] was released.
* This is the first episode since its [[JN059|introduction]] in which [[Goh's Grookey]] does not appear.
* Despite them having met on several other occasions, this marks the first time that {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} has used {{m|Poison Jab}} on {{an|Brock}} for flirting with {{an|Cynthia}}. Discounting the encounters where Brock did not attempt to flirt with Cynthia, in all of their previous encounters, Croagunk was either stopped due to Cynthia's attraction or was distracted by the presence of [[Saturn's Toxicroak]].
*{{ga|Rei}}'s cameo in this episode marks the first time a [[player character]] from the [[core series]] games that isn't one of [[Ash's friends]] has appeared in the {{pkmn|animated series}} since {{ga|Ethan}}'s cameo in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', over 11 years earlier.

===Errors===
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JNS03

2026-05-11T17:37:48Z

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'''The Arceus Chronicles (Part 3)''' (Japanese: '''テンガン山の大熱戦！！''' ''The Fierce Fighting at {{tt|Mount Tengan|Mount Coronet}}!!'') is the third episode of [[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]] and the third special episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. It was first released in Japan on January 28, 2022 alongside [[JNS04]] on [[Prime Video|Amazon Prime Video]], and in the United States on September 23, 2022, combined with [[JNS01]], [[JNS02]], and [[JNS04]] into a movie on [[Netflix]].
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==Plot==
The lava-covered {{p|Heatran}} continues its ascent along [[Mount Coronet]], observed by {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Team Galactic]] as they try to withstand the intense heat it gives off. The {{adv|lake guardians}} use their powers to look inside the lava monster, seeing the real Heatran and the [[Flame Plate]] trapped inside. Heatran lets out a fierce roar, which causes the space-time gate in the sky to react. While Ash and his friends try to figure out what is going on with it, they are suddenly given a vision by the lake guardians, showing them what they just saw inside Heatran. Seeing this vision, {{an|Brock}} understands that the fiery monster is actually a fiery clump of energy, while the real Heatran is trapped inside it.

The Team Galactic {{tc|Commander}}s attack the lake guardians to keep them from interfering, although the [[Legendary Pokémon]] are able to defend themselves. Goh demands to know what Team Galactic did to Heatran, but [[Mars]] says that the Flame Plate is the true cause for its current situation. The [[Plate]] is trying to return to the heavens where it came from, and is thus driving Heatran towards the summit, causing the space-time gate to open in the process. This fits Team Galactic's needs, however, as it will allow them to bring back their leader, [[Cyrus]], who had [[DP152|once disappeared into a space-time gate]]. The Commanders then decide to eliminate the group, while Ash and his friends swear to protect the Pokémon whose homes are being destroyed by Team Galactic's selfish actions. While the Commanders intend to keep the group occupied to secure Heatran's path, after the two sides exchange a few [[Move|attacks]], Brock urges the others to go ahead while he keeps Team Galactic occupied. They agree, and Brock calls out {{TP|Brock|Steelix}} and {{TP|Brock|Blissey}} to join {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}} in battling the Commanders.

Ash, Dawn, and Goh decide to use {{t|Water}} attacks to stop Heatran, with Ash also requesting help from the lake guardians' {{t|Psychic}} powers. Ash has his {{AP|Dracovish}} use {{m|Water Gun}}, Goh tells {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}} to use {{m|Snipe Shot}}, and [[Dawn's Piplup]] uses {{m|Whirlpool}}. The lake guardians use {{m|Psychic}} to combine the moves into a single giant sphere of water, which makes a direct hit on Heatran. However, the heat it's giving off is so intense that even this combination attack has no effect on it.

At the fight against the Commanders, Brock suddenly receives reinforcements in the form of {{an|Cynthia}} and her {{TP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}. She tells Brock that Heatran can be stopped by collapsing the ground under it to make it lose its footing and tells him to take her Garchomp to go assist in doing so. Brock's Croagunk and Blissey wish to stay behind, and he respects their wish before having Steelix use {{m|Dig}} to create a tunnel, leaving with Garchomp as Cynthia calls out her {{p|Roserade}} to join Brock's Pokémon.

Brock quickly reunites with his friends and relays Cynthia's strategy to them. After the lake guardians stop Heatran with their {{m|Psybeam}}s, Steelix and Garchomp begin executing the plan by using Dig to weaken the ground underneath Heatran. Next, {{AP|Pikachu}} uses {{m|Iron Tail}} to create cracks on the ground, which [[Goh's Cinderace]] strikes with {{m|Pyro Ball}}, breaking them further apart. As a finishing blow, Dawn calls out her {{TP|Dawn|Mamoswine}} and has it use {{m|Ancient Power}}, completely collapsing the ground underneath Heatran and trapping it. Distracted by the sounds above them, the Team Galactic Commanders suddenly find their Pokémon pummeled into submission by Cynthia's Roserade's {{m|Petal Blizzard}}.

Just as the situation seems to be getting under control, bolts of energy strike down on Heatran, causing it to erupt with even more fire energy and release a beam that fully opens the space-time gate. Seeing their chance to get Cyrus back, the Commanders retreat with their helicopter, covering their escape with [[Jupiter]]'s {{p|Skuntank}}'s {{m|Smokescreen}}. As Heatran reemerges from the pit it was momentarily trapped in, now even bigger than before, Ash and his friends also decide to retreat, heading for the summit. Goh theorizes that Heatran's growth is probably a cause of it absorbing energy from the space-time gate. Brock agrees, adding that the energy has also amplified the pressure inside Heatran, threatening to cause an explosion that would obliterate not only the entire Mount Coronet, but them and the real Heatran with it.

The group reaches the [[Spear Pillar]] at the summit ahead of Heatran, but still have no method of stopping the imminent explosion. Suddenly, {{p|Arceus}} appears above the mountain, catching everyone's attention as the {{pkmn|category|Alpha Pokémon}} unleashes its {{m|Judgment}}.

==Major events==

* [[Brock's Blissey]] is revealed to have learned {{m|Dazzling Gleam}} and {{m|Mega Punch}}.
* {{an|Brock}} meets {{an|Cynthia}} again.
* Cynthia is revealed to own a {{p|Roserade}}.
* {{p|Arceus}} appears to stop the rampaging {{p|Heatran}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* {{an|Cynthia}}
* [[Cyrus]] (fantasy)
* [[Saturn]]
* [[Mars]]
* [[Jupiter]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})
* {{p|Steelix}} ({{OP|Brock|Steelix}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Brock|Blissey}})
* {{p|Mamoswine}} ({{OP|Dawn|Mamoswine}})
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Inteleon}} ({{OP|Goh|Inteleon}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp}})
* {{p|Roserade}} ({{an|Cynthia}}'s)
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}})
* {{p|Heatran}} (formerly [[Saturn]]'s)
* {{p|Purugly}} ({{OP|Mars|Purugly}})
* {{p|Skuntank}} ([[Jupiter]]'s)
* {{p|Bonsly}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cherrim}} (Trainer's; {{form|Cherrim|Sunshine Form}})
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}})
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}})
* {{p|Azelf}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|anime}})
* {{p|Arceus}}
* {{p|Zubat}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Golbat}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Combee}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Geodude}} (flashback)
* {{p|Nosepass}} (flashback)
* {{p|Graveler}} (flashback)
* {{p|Chingling}} (flashback)
* {{p|Bronzong}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* This special was released between [[JN094]] and [[JN095]] in Japan.
* This episode premiered the same day [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] was released.

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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JNS02

2026-05-11T17:37:37Z

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* {{BMGf|294585|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''The Arceus Chronicles (Part 2)''' (Japanese: '''ヒードラン爆進！！''' ''Rampaging Heatran!!'') is the second episode of [[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]] and the second special episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. It was first released in Japan on January 21, 2022 alongside [[JNS01]] on [[Prime Video|Amazon Prime Video]], and in the United States on September 23, 2022, combined with [[JNS01]], [[JNS03]], and [[JNS04]] into a movie on [[Netflix]].
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have arrived in [[Oreburgh City]] to investigate the strange disturbance that their Pokémon felt. They are struck by a sudden ear-splitting sound, which turns out to be caused by a fight between a group of {{p|Chingling}} and a {{p|Bronzong}}, which are all going crazy. {{an|Dawn}} has {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} use {{m|Whirlpool}} to douse them, calming them down and stopping the fight. However, as the group approaches the injured Pokémon, they suddenly find themselves in a strange space, where {{an|Lake guardians|Azelf, Uxie, and Mesprit}} appear before them, showing the group a vision of a sea of flames. {{p|Arceus}} appears above them as well, but just as suddenly as the strange vision started, it, the lake guardians, and Arceus disappear. [[Goh]] is baffled at how Ash and Dawn are so calm after what they just saw, until Ash explains that back when [[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|he and Dawn were adventuring through Sinnoh together]], they and the lake guardians [[DP152|rescued Dialga and Palkia together]]. Goh is amazed to learn this, but the group quickly refocuses on getting the injured Chingling to a [[Pokémon Center]].

At the [[Team Galactic HQ]], [[Saturn]] makes an announcement to all the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s. Back when Team Galactic tried to create a new world, their leader, [[Cyrus]], had {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} open a space-time gate. But when his plans were foiled, he had jumped into the vanishing gate and disappeared. Now, thanks to {{p|Heatran}}'s power, all preparations are complete, and Team Galactic is ready to open a new space-time gate and bring Cyrus back. Saturn orders the Grunts to prepare for the start of the operation at 6 p.m.

At a Pokémon Center, Ash and his friends watch [[television]] news regarding the cases of Pokémon acting strangely, all of which seem to have occurred with Pokémon living on [[Mount Coronet]]. They're approached by a doctor telling them that the Chingling they brought is getting better, and it turns out to be none other than {{an|Brock}}. Ash and Dawn are excited to see their old friend again, while Goh is thrilled to meet him for the first time, having heard from Ash that he's a former [[Gym Leader]] and {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}, who's currently training to become a {{tc|Doctor}}. Ash is surprised to see Brock being accompanied by a {{TP|Brock|Blissey}}, whom Brock confirms to be the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of the {{p|Chansey}} that he raised from a {{p|Happiny}}, as well as his current assistant, along with his {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}. Having heard the news, Brock agrees to accompany the group to Mount Coronet, taking them aboard a flying craft that he uses for house calls. Along the way, they tell him about the vision they saw, which Brock realizes could've been a message sent not by the lake guardians, but by Arceus. Realizing that Brock is right, Dawn decides to call {{an|Cynthia}} with her [[Pokétch]] so she can come help them.

Team Galactic commences their operation, deploying an energy cannon on the rooftop of their headquarters and aiming it at the sky above Mount Coronet. Saturn commands Heatran to use {{m|Magma Storm}} on the [[Flame Plate]], filling it with immense energy that is fed to the energy cannon and fired into the sky, where it begins to open a space-time gate. The beam is noticed by Ash and his friends, who head towards it. The gate gradually expands, but in his enthusiasm of being about to bring back their leader, Saturn has Heatran fill the energy cannon with too much energy, causing the energy flow to turn backwards and strike Heatran. A massive explosion tears a section of the Team Galactic HQ apart and stops the energy beam. Heatran emerges from the rubble, covered in flames and roaring wildly. Saturn attempts to [[recall]] Heatran, but the intense flames around it cause him to drop Heatran's [[Dusk Ball]], which melts in the {{pkmn|category|Lava Dome Pokémon}}'s scorching presence. Team Galactic begins an evacuation, during which Heatran walks towards the Flame Plate and swallows it whole, becoming completely engulfed in flames as a result. Saturn figures that Heatran's {{a|Flash Fire}} [[Ability]] must've been overloaded by the power of the [[Plate]], causing it to go berserk and assume its current form.

Heatran fires a beam of energy at the space-time gate in the sky, before starting to move towards it, setting a forest ablaze as it lumbers through it. The [[Legendary Pokémon]] is spotted by Ash and his friends, who realize that the flames they saw in their vision were those of Heatran. The Team Galactic {{tc|Commander}}s, pursuing Heatran on a helicopter, theorize it's headed for the [[Spear Pillar]]. Saturn is delighted by this, but his attention is focused elsewhere when he spots Ash and his friends approaching Heatran as well. The group also realizes that Heatran's destination could be the Spear Pillar, and given that it was where Team Galactic enacted their big plan, they suspect the [[villainous team]] being behind this incident as well. They cut ahead of Heatran and prepare to put out the flames surrounding it with their {{t|Water}} Pokémon, but Brock says the fire is too intense and they have to figure out another plan.

Suddenly, the group is attacked by [[Saturn's Toxicroak]], causing Brock's Croagunk to emerge from his {{i|Poké Ball}} at the presence of his rival. Team Galactic's helicopter lands before them and the Commanders hop out of it, confirming the group's suspicions. Brock questions how could they be here, since Team Galactic was dismantled by the [[Sinnoh]] Police, but the Commanders refuse to explain that or what they're planning to do with Heatran. Arceus reacts to the Flame Plate inside Heatran, and the lake guardians appear near the group again. The Legendary trio flies over Heatran, trying to calm it down. In response, Heatran roars and sheds its coat of flames, revealing a new form made entirely of molten lava.

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and {{an|Dawn}} reunite with {{an|Brock}}, with [[Goh]] meeting him for the first time.
* Brock's {{p|Chansey}} is revealed to have evolved into {{TP|Brock|Blissey}}.
* [[Team Galactic]] begins to open a portal to bring back [[Cyrus]].
* [[Saturn]]'s {{p|Heatran}} goes on a rampage and escapes.
* Ash, Brock, and Dawn encounter Team Galactic again, while Goh encounters them for the first time.
{{animeevents|JN}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Brock's Blissey]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Nurse Joy]] (flashback)
* {{an|Cynthia}} (flashback)
* [[Cyrus]] (flashback)
* [[Saturn]]
* [[Mars]]
* [[Jupiter]]
* [[Charon]] (flashback)
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Croagunk}} ({{OP|Brock|Croagunk}})
* {{p|Happiny}} ({{OP|Brock|Blissey}}; flashback)
* {{p|Blissey}} ({{OP|Brock|Blissey}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}}; flashback)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ({{OP|Cynthia|Garchomp}}; flashback)
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}})
* {{p|Heatran}} ([[Saturn]]'s; leaves)
* {{p|Purugly}} ({{OP|Mars|Purugly}})
* {{p|Skuntank}} ([[Jupiter]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Cherrim}} (Trainer's; {{form|Cherrim|Sunshine Form}})
* {{p|Bonsly}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}})
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}})
* {{p|Azelf}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|anime}})
* {{p|Chingling}} (×6)
* {{p|Bronzong}} (×2)
* {{p|Arceus}}
* {{p|Nosepass}} (×2; one on television)
* {{p|Graveler}} (×3; one on television)
* {{p|Snover}} (on television)
* {{p|Geodude}} (×2; one on television)
* {{p|Zubat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Golbat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Combee}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* This special was released between [[JN093]] and [[JN094]] in Japan.
* This episode marks the first time since ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'' that {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Dawn}} have physically appeared together.
** This also marks the first time that an entire group of [[Ash's friends]], excluding ones from the [[original series]], have reunited outside of their main series.
* Despite them having debuted in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', this is the first time the [[lake guardians]] have received [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* During the flashback to ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', the portal simply vanishes after [[Cyrus]] leaps into it, instead of being destroyed by {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. It is unclear whether this is merely abridged for time, a continuity error, or if it is meant to be a {{wp|retroactive continuity|retcon}} of the original event.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Bronzong}} in the animated series since its cameo in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', over 11 years prior.
* As of this episode, {{an|Clemont}} is Ash's only male friend that {{an|Brock}} has not met.

===Errors===
* In the flashback to ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'', Happiny has a stone in its pouch immediately after hatching even though Brock hadn't yet found it a stone.

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting [[Oreburgh City]]'s name is edited out.

==In other languages==
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JNS01

2026-05-11T17:37:15Z

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title_ja_trans=Satoshi and Go! Let's Go to the Sinnoh Fest!! |
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'''The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)''' (Japanese: '''サトシとゴウ！シンオウフェスにゴー！！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Go|Goh}}! Let's Go to the {{tt|Sinnoh Fest|Sinnoh Festival}}!!'') is the first episode of [[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]] and the first special episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''. It was first released in Japan on January 21, 2022 alongside [[JNS02]] on [[Prime Video|Amazon Prime Video]], and in the United States on September 23, 2022, combined with [[JNS02]], [[JNS03]], and [[JNS04]] into a movie on [[Netflix]].
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
The episode begins with a display of the [[Pokémon world]] and the numerous {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that inhabit its skies, seas, and lands. Above them all resides {{p|Arceus}}, the [[Mythical Pokémon]] that created all there is in this world, now watching over both the Pokémon and [[human]]s that inhabit its creation.

{{Ash}} and [[Goh]] have arrived in [[Canalave City]] to research [[Sinnoh]]'s past at the [[Sinnoh Festival]]. While walking through a reconstruction of an ancient town street, they're greeted by {{an|Dawn}}, whose presence comes off as a pleasant surprise for Ash and Goh. They notice the clothes Dawn is wearing, and she takes them to rent themselves their own outfits. She leads them to a tent, where they find {{an|Cynthia}}, who is contributing to the Sinnoh Festival a lot with her knowledge of the [[region]]'s history. Cynthia rents Ash and Goh their own ancient-style outfits and leads them to the museum exhibit.

Meanwhile, [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}} [[Saturn]] and a group of {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s have cornered a {{p|Heatran}} in a volcanic cave. While Heatran easily defeats the Grunts' {{p|Golbat}} with {{m|Stone Edge}}, [[Saturn's Toxicroak]]'s {{m|Dig}} deals heavy [[damage]] on the {{2t|Fire|Steel}} type and defeats it. Saturn takes the opportunity and flings a [[Dusk Ball]] at the [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{pkmn2|Caught|catching}} it. He reports the successful capture mission to the [[Team Galactic HQ]], where [[Mars]] and [[Jupiter]] are busy observing the [[Plate]] they have acquired.

Back in Canalave City, Cynthia shows Ash and {{ashfr}} the museum exhibit about [[Hisui|ancient Sinnoh]] and the Pokémon that inhabited it, such as {{p|Basculegion}}, {{p|Wyrdeer}}, and the [[regional form]]s of {{p|Growlithe}} and {{p|Braviary}}. Ash asks how Pokémon were caught back in the day, and Cynthia presents each of them with a wooden {{hi|Poké Ball}}, recreated using ancient schematics. She then leads them to the "Pokémon Catching Experience Corner", a dome teeming with Pokémon, not dissimilar to [[Cerise Laboratory|Cerise Park]]. Cynthia calls three Pokémon in particular, {{p|Oshawott}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Rowlet}}, to come before them. Goh is puzzled, since all three are Pokémon from regions outside Sinnoh, but Cynthia explains that historical records show these Pokémon being brought to Sinnoh during ancient times, and she's studying them to see how they could've affected Sinnoh's ecosystem.

Cynthia declares a contest: if the group can catch the [[first partner Pokémon]] within three minutes with the assistance of their own Pokémon, she'll give each of them a prize. The first partner Pokémon hide, and the group sets out to find and catch them. Dawn is the first to find one, with {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} accidentally running into Oshawott while clearing away tall grass with {{m|Drill Peck}}. Oshawott deflects Dawn's initial Poké Ball throw, causing the ball to hit Rowlet and reveal its location to Ash. Goh, meanwhile, manages to locate Cyndaquil, although it ends up tackling him and then using {{m|Flamethrower}} on his face. With some help from their partner Pokémon, Ash and his friends manage to catch the three first partner Pokémon. They're surprised at the ancient Poké Balls letting out a puff of steam when the capture is successful, but celebrate their success regardless before letting the first partner Pokémon back out and thanking them for the experience. Since they succeeded in catching the three Pokémon within three minutes, Cynthia gives each of them a copy of her book about the history of Sinnoh's space-time, although only Goh is truly excited to receive it.

Meanwhile, Saturn returns to the Team Galactic HQ with Heatran. Now that Team Galactic has both it and the Arceus-infused [[Flame Plate]] in their possession, they're ready to begin their experiment. While the Plate is being hypervibrated, Saturn calls out Heatran and has it use {{m|Magma Storm}} on the artifact, creating massive amounts of energy. As the energy level reaches critical point, an energy pulse is released from the Plate, which is sensed by Pokémon across Sinnoh. In Canalave City, Ash, Dawn, and Goh's partners feel the pulse as well and alert their {{pkmn|Trainer}}s that something is wrong in the direction of [[Mount Coronet]], so they decide to investigate. In its own [[dimension]], Arceus is also affected the disturbance, calling forth and dispatching the {{an|lake guardians}} to seek help.

With the first phase of their experiment successfully completed, Team Galactic has verified that the energy that was just released affects the fabric of space-time. Now they are ready to use that energy to open a gate that will bring back their leader, [[Cyrus]].

==Major events==

* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] travel to [[Sinnoh]] again and reunite with {{an|Dawn}} and {{an|Cynthia}}.
* [[Team Galactic]] returns, planning to bring back [[Cyrus]].
* [[Saturn]] catches a {{p|Heatran}}.
* Ash, Dawn, and Goh learn about [[Hisui|Sinnoh's past]].
* Ash, Dawn, and Goh temporarily catch a {{p|Rowlet}}, an {{p|Oshawott}}, and a {{p|Cyndaquil}}, respectively.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Growlithe}} ([[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]])
* {{p|Braviary}} ([[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]])
* {{p|Wyrdeer}}
* {{p|Basculegion}} (male)

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Dawn}}
* [[Goh]]
* {{an|Cynthia}}
* [[Saturn]]
* [[Mars]]
* [[Jupiter]]
* {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s
* [[Magikarp salesman]]
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by Ash Ketchum|Rowlet|Ash's}}; new; released)
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{an|Dawn}}'s; new; released)
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} ({{DL|Goh|Cyndaquil|Goh's}}; new; released)
* {{p|Toxicroak}} ({{OP|Saturn|Toxicroak}})
* {{p|Heatran}} ([[Saturn]]'s; new)
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|Magikarp salesman|Magikarp}})
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s'; ×3)
* {{p|Bronzor}} ({{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s'; ×3)
* {{p|Uxie}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Uxie|anime}})
* {{p|Mesprit}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Mesprit|anime}})
* {{p|Azelf}} ({{DL|Lake guardians (anime)|Azelf|anime}})
* {{p|Arceus}}
* {{p|Bibarel}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Buizel}}
* {{p|Octillery}}
* {{p|Mantyke}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Tentacruel}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Floatzel}}
* {{p|Graveler}} (multiple)
* {{p|Mamoswine}} (multiple)
* {{p|Garchomp}} (multiple)
* {{p|Hippowdon}} (multiple)
* {{p|Steelix}} (multiple)
* {{p|Bastiodon}} (multiple)
* {{p|Torterra}} (multiple)
* {{p|Probopass}} (multiple)
* {{p|Camerupt}} (multiple)
* {{p|Rhyperior}} (multiple)
* {{p|Staravia}} (multiple)
* {{p|Dustox}} (multiple)
* {{p|Starly}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gliscor}} (multiple)
* {{p|Starly}} (multiple)
* {{p|Togekiss}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pelipper}} (multiple)
* {{p|Drifblim}} (multiple)
* {{p|Yanmega}} (multiple)
* {{p|Tropius}} (multiple)
* {{p|Honchkrow}} (multiple)
* {{p|Vespiquen}} (multiple)
* {{p|Masquerain}} (multiple)
* {{p|Staraptor}}
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Growlithe}} ([[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]; debut; fantasy)
* {{p|Braviary}} ([[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]; debut; fantasy)
* {{p|Wyrdeer}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Basculegion}} (male; fantasy)

==Trivia==
* This special was released between [[JN093]] and [[JN094]] in Japan.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a number of Pokémon species in the {{pkmn|animated series}} after long absences:
** {{p|Bastiodon}} and {{p|Bronzor}}, both of whom last appeared in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
*** This also marks the first time a Bastiodon other than [[Byron]]'s has appeared in the animated series.
** {{p|Gliscor}}, who last appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''
** {{p|Vespiquen}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY004|A Shockingly Cheeky Friendship!]]''
** {{p|Heatran}}, who last appeared in ''[[Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures|Heated Battle]]''.
** {{p|Staraptor}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]''
** {{p|Honchkrow}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY109|Master Class Choices!]]''
** {{p|Uxie}} and {{p|Hippowdon}}, both of whom last appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.
** {{p|Staravia}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''
* This episode marks the first appearance of the [[Magikarp salesman]] in {{aniseries|PTS}} since ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', which aired almost 10 years prior.
* This episode marks the first physical appearance of [[Team Galactic]] in the series since ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''.
** This also marks the first time a [[villainous team]] other than [[Team Rocket]] has appeared outside of its debut series.
* Including temporary catches, this is the first time {{Ash}} has caught a Pokémon species that he {{AP|already owns|Rowlet}}, excluding {{AP|his 30 Tauros|Tauros}}, all in which were caught in a [[EP035|single episode]].
** This episode also marks the only time Ash has caught a first partner Pokémon outside of its native region and debut [[generation]].
** This episode also marks the last time Ash is seen catching a Pokémon in ''Pokémon the Series''.
* {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} butting heads with {{p|Oshawott}} is a possible reference to the rivalry he had with [[Ash's Oshawott]] during {{aniseries|BW}}.
* Dawn's headscarf in this episode is similar to that of [[Akari (game)|Akari]], who many believe is related to Dawn in some way

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting the names of [[Canalave City]] and the Team Galactic {{tc|Commander}}s are edited out.

==In other languages==
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'''Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands''' (originally branded on Kids' WB! as '''Pokémon: Orange Island Adventures''') is the second [[season]] of the [[dub]]bed version of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It concludes {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|journey}} in the [[Kanto]] [[region]] as he competes in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], followed by the adventures of Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{Tracey}} in the [[Orange Islands]] before they return to [[Pallet Town]]. The subtitle "Adventures in the Orange Islands" is not used within the episodes themselves, but was later added by the DVD boxed sets and the [[Pokémon.com|official website]] to distinguish it from other seasons.

It originally aired as part of the 1999-2000 {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} Saturday morning lineup. The season began with ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', which originally aired on September 4, 1999, and ended with ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', which originally aired on September 2, 2000; it was later extended to include all of the episodes until the end of ''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning'' with ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''. This season originally included ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', and ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', which were all later [[Banned episodes|removed from rotation]].

It is preceded by [[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]] and succeeded by [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]], the first season of the dub of {{aniseries|GS}}, which is based on the [[Generation II]] {{pkmn|games}}.

==Blurb==

''Ash’s journey to the top of the Indigo League continues—but will his friendship with fellow Pokémon League competitor Richie endanger his chances? With his Kanto journey completed, Ash finds there’s still plenty to see and do when Professor Oak sends him and his friends to the Orange Islands. Brock falls head-over-heels for the attractive Professor Ivy and decides to stay with her, leaving Ash and Misty alone as a dynamic duo—at least until they meet intrepid Pokémon watcher Tracey Sketchit!''

==Important events==
{{spoilers}}
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter [[Bruno]] of the [[Pokémon League]]'s [[Elite Four]]. ([[EP071]])
* Ash journeys to [[Indigo Plateau]] to compete in his first [[Pokémon League Conference]]. ([[EP073]])
* The [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] takes place. ([[EP074]] - [[EP080]])
** {{Gary}} loses to [[Melissa]] in the fourth round, placing him in the Top 32. ([[EP077]])
** Ash loses to [[Ritchie]] in the fifth round, finishing in the Top 16. ([[EP079]])
** Ritchie loses to [[Assunta]] in the sixth round and is placed Top 8. ([[EP080]])
* {{an|Professor Oak}} tells Ash to journey to the [[Orange Islands]] to pick up the mysterious [[GS Ball]], which cannot be teleported via [[PC]]. ([[EP081]])
* Ash meets [[Professor Ivy]] and retrieves the GS Ball from her lab. ([[EP083]])
* {{an|Brock}} stays behind with Professor Ivy and becomes her [[Professor's assistant|assistant]]. ([[EP083]])
* Ash and {{an|Misty}} meet {{Tracey}}, a [[Pokémon Watcher]] who joins the group. ([[EP084]])
* Ash decides to challenge the [[Orange League]]. ([[EP084]])
* Ash encounters and battles Elite Four Trainer [[Lorelei|Prima]]. ([[EP099]])
* [[Ash's Charizard]] finally [[Obedience|begins to listen]] to him. ([[EP105]])
* Ash challenges and defeats the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]] {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}, becoming an Honored Trainer{{tt|*|Champion in the dub}} of the Orange League. ([[EP111]] - [[EP112]])
* Ash reunites with Brock in [[Pallet Town]]. ([[EP115]])
* Ash has his first-ever battle against Gary and loses. ([[EP116]])
* Ash learns about the [[Johto]] region and decides to challenge the [[Johto League]]. ([[EP116]])
* Professor Oak tells Ash to deliver the GS Ball to [[Kurt]] in [[Azalea Town]]. ([[EP116]])
* Brock rejoins the group, while Tracey stays in Pallet Town to become Professor Oak's assistant. ([[EP116]])
* Ash and his friends head to the Johto region. ([[EP116]])

===Party changes===
====Additions====
The following Pokémon are obtained:
* [[Jessie's Lickitung]] ([[EP052]])
* [[Mimey|Ash's Mr. Mime]] ([[EP064]])
* [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio#Shellder|Jessie's Shellder]] ([[EP066]])
* [[Ash's Lapras]] ([[EP084]])
* [[Ash's Snorlax]] ([[EP094]])
* [[Tracey's Scyther]] ([[EP097]])
* [[Misty's Poliwag]] ([[EP110]])

====Evolutions====
The following Pokémon evolve:
* Ash's {{p|Krabby}} → {{AP|Kingler}} ([[EP075]])
* Ash's {{p|Pidgeotto}} → {{AP|Pidgeot}} ([[EP081]])

====Releases====
The following Pokémon are released:
* [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio#Shellder|Jessie's Shellder]] ([[EP066]])
* [[Ash's Pidgeot]] ([[EP081]])
* [[Ash's Lapras]] ([[EP113]])

====Other====
* [[Misty's Horsea]] (left at [[Cerulean Gym]], [[EP061]])
* [[Misty's Starmie]] (left at [[Cerulean Gym]], [[EP061]])
* [[Tracey's Venonat]] (obtained prior to [[EP084]])
* [[Tracey's Marill]] (obtained prior to [[EP087]])
* [[Ash's Snorlax]] (left at {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}}, [[EP111]])

===Gym battles===
Ash battles the following [[Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leaders]]:
====[[Indigo League]]====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Kanto}}; text-align: center"
|-
! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Badge
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Opponent
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Epicode
! class="roundytr" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}; width: 20px" | Result
|- style="background: #{{fire color light}}"
| rowspan=2 | {{badge|Volcano}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Blaine]]
| [[EP058]] [[EP059]]
| style="color:#{{red color dark}}" | '''Forfeit'''
|- style="background: #{{fire color light}}"
| [[EP059]]
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Victory'''
|-
| class="roundybl" style="background-color: #{{ground color light}}"; | {{badge|Earth}}
| style="background: #{{ground color light}}" | {{TRT}} (substituting for {{an|Giovanni}})
| style="background: #{{ground color light}};" | [[EP063]]
| class="roundybr" style="color:#{{green color dark}}; background-color: #{{ground color light}}" | '''Victory'''
|}

====[[Orange League]]====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Orange}}; text-align: center"
|-
! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Reward
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Opponent
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Epicode
! class="roundytr" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}; width: 20px" | Result
|- style="background: #{{water color light}}"
| {{badge|Coral-Eye}}
| [[Cissy]]
| [[EP085]]
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Victory'''
|- style="background: #{{ground color light}}"
| {{badge|Sea Ruby}}
| [[Danny]]
| [[EP093]]
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Victory'''
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
| {{badge|Spike Shell}}
| [[Rudy]]
| [[EP103]]
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Victory'''
|- style="background: #{{psychic color light}}"
| {{badge|Jade Star}}
| [[Luana]]
| [[EP108]]
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Victory'''
|-
| class="roundybl" style="background-color: #{{orange color light}}"; | [[Winner's Trophy]]
| style="background: #{{orange color light}}" | {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}
| style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | [[EP111]] [[EP112]]
| class="roundybr" style="color:#{{green color dark}}; background-color: #{{orange color light}}" | '''Victory'''
|}

==Episodes==
The television definition is used by Region 4 home video releases and formerly on [[Pokémon TV]], [[Netflix]], [[Pokémon in the United States#Cartoon Network|Toonami Jetstream, and Cartoon Network Video]]. It includes the last third of the Indigo League arc and the first two-thirds of the Orange League arc of {{aniseries|OS}}.

The digital release definition is currently used by [[Pokémon TV]], [[Pokémon in the United States#Disney XD|DisneyNOW]], and [[List of digital home video releases of Pokémon animation|digital home video releases]]. It includes the last third of the Indigo League arc and all episodes in the Orange League arc of ''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning''.

The home video definition is the definition used by Region 1 home video releases by [[VIZ Media]]. It includes all the episodes in the Orange League arc of ''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning''.

Due to the removal of ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', and ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'' from rotation, releases since 2014 do not include the episodes.

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Orange}}; text-align: center"
|-
! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Epicode
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Episode Title
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Television (prior to 2014)
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Television (since 2014)
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Digital release
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Home video (prior to 2014)
! class="roundytr" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Home video (since 2014)
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP052]] || ''Princess vs. Princess'' || 1 || 1 || 1 || rowspan=27 | Part of [[S01]] || rowspan=27 | Part of [[S01]]
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP053]] || ''The Purr-fect Hero'' || 2 || 2 || 2
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP058]] || ''Riddle Me This'' || 3 || 3 || 3
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP059]] || ''Volcanic Panic'' || 4 || 4 || 4
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP060]] || ''Beach Blank-Out Blastoise'' || 5 || 5 || 5
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP061]] || ''The Misty Mermaid'' || 6 || 6 || 6
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP062]] || ''Clefairy Tales'' || 7 || 7 || 7
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP063]] || ''The Battle of the Badge'' || 8 || 8 || 8
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP064]] || ''It's Mr. Mime Time'' || 9 || 9 || 9
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Holiday Hi-Jynx|*]] || ''Holiday Hi-Jynx'' || 10 || — || —
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Snow Way Out!|*]] || ''Snow Way Out!'' || 11 || 10 || 10
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP065]] || ''Showdown at the Po-ké Corral'' || 12 || 11 || 11
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP066]] || ''The Evolution Solution'' || 13 || 12 || 12
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP067]] || ''The Pi-Kahuna'' || 14 || 13 || 13
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP068]] || ''Make Room for Gloom'' || 15 || 14 || 14
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP069]] || ''Lights, Camera, Quack-tion!'' || 16 || 15 || 15
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP070]] || ''Go West Young Meowth'' || 17 || 16 || 16
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP071]] || ''To Master the Onixpected!'' || 18 || 17 || 17
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP072]] || ''The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis'' || 19 || 18 || 18
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP073]] || ''Bad To The Bone'' || 20 || 19 || 19
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP074]] || ''All Fired Up!'' || 21 || 20 || 20
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP075]] || ''Round One - Begin!'' || 22 || 21 || 21
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP076]] || ''Fire and Ice'' || 23 || 22 || 22
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP077]] || ''The Fourth Round Rumble'' || 24 || 23 || 23
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP078]] || ''A Friend In Deed'' || 25 || 24 || 24
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP079]] || ''Friend and Foe Alike'' || 26 || 25 || 25
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP080]] || ''Friends to the End'' || 27 || 26 || 26
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP081]] || ''Pallet Party Panic'' || 28 || 27 || 27 || 1 || 1
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP082]] || ''A Scare in the Air'' || 29 || 28 || 28 || 2 || 2
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP083]] || ''Poké Ball Peril'' || 30 || 29 || 29 || 3 || 3
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP084]] || ''The Lost Lapras'' || 31 || 30 || 30 || 4 || 4
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP085]] || ''Fit to be Tide'' || 32 || 31 || 31 || 5 || 5
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP086]] || ''Pikachu Re-Volts'' || 33 || 32 || 32 || 6 || 6
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP087]] || ''The Crystal Onix'' || 34 || 33 || 33 || 7 || 7
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP088]] || ''In the Pink'' || 35 || 34 || 34 || 8 || 8
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP089]] || ''Shell Shock!'' || 36 || 35 || 35 || 9 || 9
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP090]] || ''Stage Fight!'' || 37 || — || — || 10 || —
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP091]] || ''Bye Bye Psyduck'' || 38 || 36 || 36 || 11 || 10
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP092]] || ''The Joy of Pokémon'' || 39 || 37 || 37 || 12 || 11
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP093]] || ''Navel Maneuvers'' || 40 || 38 || 38 || 13 || 12
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP094]] || ''Snack Attack'' || 41 || 39 || 39 || 14 || 13
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP095]] || ''A Shipful of Shivers'' || 42 || 40 || 40 || 15 || 14
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP096]] || ''Meowth Rules!'' || 43 || 41 || 41 || 16 || 15
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP097]] || ''Tracey Gets Bugged'' || 44 || 42 || 42 || 17 || 16
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP098]] || ''A Way Off Day Off'' || 45 || 43 || 43 || 18 || 17
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP099]] || ''The Mandarin Island Miss Match'' || 46 || — || — || 19 || —
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP100]] || ''Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?'' || 47 || 44 || 44 || 20 || 18
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP101]] || ''Get Along, Little Pokémon'' || 48 || 45 || 45 || 21 || 19
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP102]] || ''The Mystery Menace'' || 49 || 46 || 46 || 22 || 20
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP103]] || ''Misty Meets Her Match'' || 50 || 47 || 47 || 23 || 21
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP104]] || ''Bound For Trouble'' || 51 || 48 || 48 || 24 || 22
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP105]] || ''Charizard Chills'' || 52 || 49 || 49 || 25 || 23
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP106]] || ''The Pokémon Water War'' || rowspan="11" | Part of [[S03]] || rowspan="11" | Part of [[S03]] || 50 || 26 || 24
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP107]] || ''Pokémon Food Fight!'' || 51 || 27 || 25
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP108]] || ''Pokémon Double Trouble'' || 52 || 28 || 26
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP109]] || ''The Wacky Watcher!'' || 53 || 29 || 27
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP110]] || ''The Stun Spore Detour'' || 54 || 30 || 28
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP111]] || ''Hello, Pummelo!'' || 55 || 31 || 29
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP112]] || ''Enter The Dragonite'' || 56 || 32 || 30
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP113]] || ''Viva Las Lapras'' || 57 || 33 || 31
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP114]] || ''The Underground Round Up'' || 58 || 34 || 32
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP115]] || ''A Tent Situation'' || 59 || 35 || 33
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP116]] || ''The Rivalry Revival'' || 60 || 36 || 34
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==Home video releases==
===North American DVD releases===
{{main|List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 1)}}

===Australian DVD releases===
{{main|List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 4)}}

==Trivia==
* Many clips of {{Ash}}'s adventures in the [[Orange Islands]] were first shown in {{pmin|the United States}} via [[Pikachu's Jukebox]].
* This [[season]] has the longest name, totaling at 28 letters.
* In {{pmin|Finland}}, the Orange Islands arc (as well as ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'') was completely skipped. Only the first 26 episodes as per pre-2014 TV definition were aired.
* This was the last season of the {{pkmn|animated series}} to air in {{pmin|Russia}} before it went on a hiatus that wouldn't be broken until ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' was dubbed and aired seven years later.
* This season was originally branded on Kids' WB! as ''Pokémon: Orange Island Adventures''.
* Older home video releases refer to the season as "''Pokémon: Adventures On The Orange Islands''" ([[List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 1)|in the United States]]) or "''Pokémon: Adventures on the Orange Islands''" ([[List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 4)|in Australia]]). Newer DVD releases refer to the season as "''Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands''".
** On Pokémon.com, the logo reads "''Pokémon: Adventures In Orange Islands 1''". This logo is likely derived from the cover of the US DVD release ''Pokémon: Adventures On The Orange Islands 1''.
* On [[Amazon Prime Video]], an alternate logo for the season is used for the [[List of digital home video releases of Pokémon animation#Pokémon the Series: The Beginning|Volume 1]] cover, which uses a similar design to the [[:a:File:Pokémon the Series The Beginning logo.png|''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning'' logo]]. Other volumes for the season (as well as Vol.1 previously) use the {{aniseries|EP}} logo directly, without the season name, only having a "Season 2 • Vol #" banner at the bottom.

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==In other languages==
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==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/2 Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands page at Pokemon.com]

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'''Farewell, Sprigatito?''' (Japanese: '''さよなら、ニャオハ？''' ''Farewell, {{tt|Nyahoja|Sprigatito}}?'') is the 40th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,272nd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on February 16, 2024, in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2024, in sub-Saharan Africa on August 23, 2024, in Australia on September 25, 2024, and in the United States on November 22, 2024.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


After Liko is injured in a training accident, her guilt stricken Sprigatito flees the Brave Olivine. Liko tracks it to a center owned by Marnya, a feline Pokémon Breeder who cared for Sprigatito when it was young. There, Liko learns all about her Pokémon partner, from its lonely past to how special it truly is. Liko uses her new understanding to encourage the reluctant Sprigatito to battle against a Spidops—will their friendship survive the test?

==Plot==
Still stationed near [[Steelbound Town]], the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] patch up the holes in the [[Brave Olivine]] [[HZ039|made]] by {{p|Orthworm}}. {{TP|Dot|Tinkatink}} runs off with [[Dot]] following behind. [[Friede]] and [[Murdock]] see this, the latter tearing up at how Dot has grown up, prompting [[Orla]] to tease him. [[Liko's Sprigatito]] is laying down next to her {{pkmn|Trainer}}, who is giving {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}} and {{an|Terapagos}} a bath. [[Liko]] wants to give Sprigatito a bath as well, but she just walks away. Just then, she sees a house with cat ear-like windows in the nearby forest.

Just as Liko finishes washing her Pokémon friends, [[Roy]] comes over wanting to battle, which she accepts. {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} starts off with {{m|Ember}}, which Sprigatito dodges. As she is about to use {{m|Quick Attack}} however, Fuecoco keeps her back with {{m|Disarming Voice}}. Sprigatito uses {{m|Scratch}} to cut through Fuecoco's following Ember. Terapagos and Hatenna see the battle and come out onto the wing deck. Liko commands a big {{m|Leafage}}, but as Fuecoco dodges, Hatenna and Terapagos end up in Sprigatito's line of fire, prompting Liko to shield them. Getting blown down, Liko lands on her wrist, injuring it to Sprigatito's horror. Sprigatito tries to apologize, and her Trainer says it's fine. Roy takes Liko to the infirmary to have [[Mollie]] look at the injury. As Mollie patches up Liko's sprained hand, a guilt stricken Sprigatito can only watch before walking away from the door. Soon, Sprigatito decides to head over to the house she spotted earlier. Mollie gives Liko a brace for her left hand and informs her not to use it to hold anything heavy. After reassuring Terapagos and Hatenna, Liko notices that Sprigatito is gone.

Sprigatito arrives at the gates to the house, spotting several other Sprigatito playing together. Sprigatito walks through the gates. The person inside spots Sprigatito and recognizes her. Meanwhile, Ludlow tells Liko that Sprigatito went towards the house in the forest. Liko tells Hatenna to watch Terapagos for her while she goes to find Sprigatito. However, Hatenna panics when she turns and sees that Terapagos has instantly vanished. As Liko looks for Sprigatito in the woods, she wonders if this is her fickle side showing again, though she's never wandered so far from the ship before. Liko arrives at the house, hesitantly wandering inside before spotting a {{p|Sprigatito}}, running after it thinking it may be hers. However, she becomes overwhelmed running into more Sprigatito before being greeted by [[Marnya]], the owner of the house. Liko frantically apologizes for trespassing. But as she's about to introduce herself, Marnya reveals that she already knows Liko from the [[Indigo Academy]], which shocks her.

Marnya shares with Liko that she is a Pokémon Breeder and shares her love for cat Pokémon. Liko asks how Marnya knows her, and she says that she never forgets the Pokémon that head out into the world, or the people who pick them as their partners. Liko becomes excited to know that her Sprigatito was raised here. Marnya says that she also helps with helping Indigo Academy students find their partner Pokémon, and she remembers Liko particularly well. Marnya shares how Liko's Sprigatito was unique with its fickle and carefree nature, even more so than the rest of its peers, and had trouble fitting in. Liko hears that Sprigatito didn't look too happy when Marnya spotted her earlier, saying that she suddenly ran off. Marnya tells Liko that it's rare that a Pokémon leaves its partner and comes to her place by itself. Marnya shares a sad truth about a Pokémon and its Trainer not getting along and having to stop being partners. Liko is horrified to hear this and insists that she and Sprigatito are doing fine before going off to look for her partner.

As Liko looks around, she firmly believes she knows Sprigatito better than anyone; she is probably somewhere sunny with a great view. Liko knows this when she spots Sprigatito on the roof of [[Marnya's house]]. Sprigatito also spots her, but turns away in guilt upon seeing her brace. Despite this, Liko tells Sprigatito that it wasn't her fault. Liko also tells Sprigatito that how she found out that this is where she grew up. Liko wonders if Sprigatito is mad at her when she walks away. Liko thinks Sprigatito must be feeling sulky, offering to get some matcha cake for it on the way back. Sprigatito hops through the window, Liko trying to get her to come back to the ship so they can finish their battle with Roy, or have some snacks first. Liko gets distracted by two other Sprigatito making scent on pillows before continuing to follow her Sprigatito. As Hatenna and Terapagos arrive at Marnya's house, Liko catches Sprigatito and questions how it's feeling. Not wanting Sprigatito to quit on their partnership, Liko desperately tries to convince her to stay. However, Sprigatito scratches Liko's hand and runs away, leaving her in a state of dread. Reminded of how Sprigatito was acting when they first met at the Indigo Academy, Liko starts to believe that her partner doesn't like her anymore. Marnya comes over and invites Liko inside for tea and sweets. Liko recognizes the flavor of the tea as matcha. She tastes it and shakes at the bitter taste, but finds it relaxing too. Marnya offers Liko sweets too, but she declines. Noticing Liko's uneasiness, Marnya notes that Sprigatito used to make that same face.

Marnya shares Sprigatito's story with Liko. She would rest on her favorite spot on the roof until she would get bored. Seeing the other Sprigatito playing together, she'd want no part of it. This was until Sprigatito saved one of its friends from a fall with her unusually powerful Leafage. After this, she became popular among the other cat Pokémon, and would actually leave the roof to play with them. However, one day while Sprigatito was using her Leafage to pick Oran Berries from the trees, her friends were snatched up by a {{p|Spidops}} that would come around and cause trouble with its traps every now and then. Sprigatito managed to use Leafage to drive it off, but accidentally ended up hurting its friends in the process. Sadly with this, the others began to fear and avoid Sprigatito, sparking a long-lasting repression of using Leafage again. As her friends found Trainers and left Marnya's, Sprigatito stayed on that roof, unable to let go of her guilt. Just then, Liko thinks back to Sprigatito having trouble using Leafage when they first met, figuring out that she was repressing herself because of what happened with Spidops. Liko looks at her brace, realizing that accidentally hurting her with Leafage made Sprigatito think that she would fear her, like all her friends did. Marnya says that it was a relief that Liko and Sprigatito were able to meet in her interview for the Indigo Academy. Sure enough, Marnya was there too, and she knew that Liko would be the perfect partner for Sprigatito seeing how the Grass Cat Pokémon couldn't stop gazing at her.

Finally taking in the pain Sprigatito carries, Liko goes to find her partner. Sprigatito arrives at the [[Oran Berry]] trees, making her feel bad again. Liko finds her, and just as Sprigatito is about to avoid her again, she steps in front of her partner and catches her. Liko then tickles Sprigatito before the Grass Cat Pokémon prepares to scratch her again. However, Liko doesn't mind if Sprigatito scratches her, reminding Sprigatito of everything they have been through together since they met. Everything new and scary to Liko felt possible to overcome because she had Sprigatito with her. Liko tells Sprigatito that she wants to face the future with her partner by her side. As Sprigatito retracts her claws, Liko embraces her.
[[File:Sprigatito with Hatenna and Terapagos.png|thumb|250px|left|Hatenna and Terapagos thanking Sprigatito for saving them]]
Just then, Liko hears Hatenna's voice, and she and Sprigatito find her and Terapagos in the Oran Berry patch. The two can barely react before they are snatched up by the same Spidops from back then, enraging Sprigatito. Just as she is about to hesitate again though, Liko gives her encouragement. She commands Sprigatito to use Leafage, which becomes a new move, {{m|Magical Leaf}}. The attack knocks Spidops away and frees Hatenna and Terapagos. As Liko and Sprigatito celebrate their victory, Marnya points out that their bond caused the move to evolve. Liko praises Sprigatito, as do Terapagos and Hatenna, with Marnya proud that Sprigatito was able to find a great family.

Back at the Brave Olivine, Roy and Liko decide to finish their battle. Fuecoco uses Ember, which Sprigatito dodges with Quick Attack. Roy commands a {{m|Stomping Tantrum}}, and Liko responds by having Sprigatito leap high in the air. She then commands Sprigatito to use Magical Leaf, shocking Roy. The Magical Leaf knocks Fuecoco out in one shot, making Liko the winner. The Rising Volt Tacklers praise Liko as she and Sprigatito exchange a celebratory high five.
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==Major events==

* [[Liko's Sprigatito]] learns {{m|Magical Leaf}}.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Amethio]] (flashback)
* [[Onia]] (flashback)
* [[Zirc]] (flashback)
* [[Liko's homeroom teacher]] (flashback)
* [[Marnya]]
* {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Sprigatito}})
* {{p|Hatenna}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatenna}})
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Fuecoco}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Metagross}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Quaxly}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxly}})
* {{p|Tinkatink}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkatink}})
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ({{OP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}; flashback)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Onia]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zirc]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Terapagos}} ({{an|Terapagos|anime}}; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}})
* {{p|Sprigatito}} (multiple)
* {{p|Sneasel}}
* {{p|Weavile}}
* {{p|Liepard}}
* {{p|Purrloin}} (×5)
* {{p|Meowth}} ([[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]; ×2)
* {{p|Perrserker}}
* {{p|Litten}} (×2)
* {{p|Torracat}}
* {{p|Incineroar}}
* {{p|Skitty}} (×2)
* {{p|Delcatty}}
* {{p|Glameow}} (×2)
* {{p|Purugly}} (×2)
* {{p|Espurr}} (×2)
* {{p|Meowstic}} (male)
* {{p|Spidops}} (debut)
* {{p|Squirtle}} (flashback)
* {{p|Chikorita}} (flashback)
* {{p|Cyndaquil}} (flashback)
* {{p|Totodile}} (flashback)
* {{p|Snivy}} (flashback)
* {{p|Tepig}} (flashback)
* {{p|Rowlet}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''What does {{p|Spidops}} use to capture prey?''
** Choices: Saliva, threads, foul odor
** Answer: Threads
* This episode aired six days before {{wp|National Cat Day}} in Japan.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Torracat}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}} other than the [[Ash's Torracat|one]] that belonged to {{Ash}}.
* This is the first episode of {{aniseries|HZ}} to not feature a [[Rotom Phone]].
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Liko]] and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}, and the second features Liko in her school uniform and her Sprigatito.
* In the Japanese version, [[Marnya]] describes Liko's Sprigatito using the word '''きまぐれ''' ''kimagure'', which is the official Japanese translation of the Quirky [[Nature]]. This aligns with the Nature Liko's Sprigatito was assigned in a later [[List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Liko's Sprigatito|Scarlet and Violet event distribution]].

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JN029

2026-05-10T00:27:25Z

MH: /* Trivia */

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title_en=There's a New Kid in Town! |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|ss|029}}
* {{BMGf|280416|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|281577|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|283360|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''There's a New Kid in Town!''' (Japanese: '''パチパチやきもち！ワンパチのきもち''' ''Electrifying Jealousy! {{tt|Wanpachi|Yamper}}'s Feelings'') is the 29th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,114th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on July 19, 2020, in the United Kingdom on November 12, 2020, and in the United States on December 4, 2020. It was initially intended to air in Japan on June 7, 2020, but was rescheduled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


A terrified Pidove flees at rapid speed, crashing into Chloe’s window with a thud! Then, to Chloe and her family’s surprise, Yamper drags the injured Pidove inside! The Cerise family wants to help the Pokémon recover, but Yamper becomes jealous of the attention Pidove receives, especially from Chloe. Meanwhile, Pidove is content to stay perched on Yamper’s back—which annoys Yamper even more! But when a menacing Fearow attacks, Chloe draws upon her bond with Yamper to defeat it in battle. Soon after that, Pidove’s Trainer arrives to take his beloved Pokémon home. The Cerise family will never forget Pidove…and Chloe’s appreciation for Pokémon has grown just a bit more!

==Plot==
At the Cerise residence, [[Chloe]] is flicking through a magazine when she notices an "ugly" illustration that resembles herself in an article. She storms into the living room to confront [[Talia|her illustrator mother]], complaining that it looks like she has bed hair. Talia brushes off Chloe's concerns, admitting that it is just a fictional character afterall. The heated exchange is interrupted by {{TP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}}'s barks, so Talia opens the screen doors to see Yamper carrying an injured {{p|Pidove}} in his mouth. [[Professor Cerise]] checks on the injured {{pkmn|category|Tiny Pigeon Pokémon}}, and everyone is relieved to learn that it is just unconscious. Chloe suddenly remembers that she heard something hit her window, and soon Pidove wakes up. Pidove is still in a state of shock and attempts to escape Yamper, however it cannot fly because of an injured wing. With that, the family decide to nurse Pidove back to full health.

At Cerise Park, {{Ash}} has his {{AP|Riolu}} practice its [[move]]s on {{AP|Pikachu}}. While its {{m|Vacuum Wave}} misses the mark, Riolu manages to block Pikachu's {{m|Iron Tail}} swing with a {{m|Force Palm}}. The {{pkmn|training}} session is interrupted by [[Goh]], with Ash agreeing to help him search for his {{TP|Goh|Sobble}}. The boys soon get their first clue to Sobble's whereabouts after noticing several of their Pokémon sobbing uncontrollably nearby. Goh is soon overcome with tears, but manages to order his {{TP|Goh|Venomoth}} and {{TP|Goh|Butterfree}} use {{m|Stun Spore}}. The cloud of paralyzing powder reveals Sobble is crying up in a tree. As [[Goh's Scyther]] is about to confront it, Sobble bursts into tears again. Ash orders {{AP|Dragonite}} assist, and it swoops in and cradles Sobble to settle it down.

Back at the Cerise household, the injured Pidove still has its appetite as it polishes off a whole bowl of [[Pokémon food]]. [[Parker]] takes the opportunity to formally introduce himself and his family to Pidove. Yamper, however, frightens the Tiny Pigeon Pokémon and a chaotic chase ensues. Pidove eventually lands on Yamper's back, nestling itself in. Yamper tries to shake it off before attempting to shock it. Pidove, however, flies up to evade before returning to Yamper's back. Chloe and Parker are confused as to why Pidove, who was frightened earlier, is now comfortable around Yamper, to which their father explains that Pidove is a particularly forgetful Pokémon. Yamper again tries to shake Pidove off, but his attempts prove useless. Pidove continues to stay on Yamper's back during an evening walk and overnight.

The following morning, Chloe notices that Pidove is doing much better. Yamper rushes to greet her, but he soon resorts to tugging to keep Chloe away from Pidove. Professor Cerise deduces that Yamper, who often gets everyone's attention, must be jealous of their new arrival, Pidove. Cerise realizes that he is going to be late, so he hurries into his car, dropping Chloe off at school first. Arriving at the [[Cerise Laboratory]], the Professor does a database search for a missing Pidove before posting ads online in the hopes of finding Pidove's rightful Trainer.

Later, Chloe returns to the lab after a day of school. Pidove flies onto her shoulder to greet her, however this only infuriates Yamper again. The barking gets Ash and Goh’s attentions, with Professor Cerise explaining to them that Yamper is jealous of Pidove. Cerise admits that it is nothing to worry about, and adds that Chloe was far more jealous at one point. Everyone sits down inside to hear the story, with Professor Cerise informing everyone that he received Yamper as a gift from a friend in the [[Galar]] [[region]]. Chloe was a young child at the time, and Parker hadn't been born yet. [[Ren]] recalls that Chloe would even yell at him for giving Yamper any attention. Chloe feels embarrassed by the story, admitting she was acting childish back then. [[Chrysa]] remarks that jealousy is nothing to be ashamed off, and reflects on her envy towards her younger sister. Cerise explains that Yamper and Chloe eventually overcame this after the so-called "Runaway Yamper Incident". Yamper ran off after Chloe grew tired of being followed. Chloe went on to search for the missing Yamper at a local park. There, she encountered a group of {{p|Venonat}}. Yamper protected Chloe, yapping at the Venonat to scare them away. Ever since, Yamper has always been especially attached to Chloe, only sleeping in her room and eating when fed by Chloe.

Hearing Yamper's barks, everyone steps outside to see a wild {{p|Fearow}} swooping on Yamper and Pidove. As Fearow approaches, Pidove recalls that it was being chased by a Fearow before it crashed into Chloe's bedroom window. Yamper delivers Pidove to Chloe for safety, before preparing to take on the threat by himself. Cerise orders his lab assistants not to intervene, and turns to his daughter to offer her some words of encouragement. Chloe's stance changes and she orders Yamper to attack, knocking Fearow out with a single {{m|Spark}}. It quickly recovers and flies away, with Goh realizing too late that he just missed a chance to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it.

Later, Pidove is reunited with its rightful Trainer. He admits that he is grateful to have Pidove back, as it leads his Pidove Race team. Parker is sad to see his new friend leaving, though Chloe notes that Pidove is happy with its Trainer. With that, the Cerise family wave Pidove off, calling for it to visit them sometime soon.

==Major events==

{{animeevents|JN}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN029.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Chloe]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* [[Talia]]
* [[Parker]]
* [[Yeardley]]
* Trainer

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN029.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pidove}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]]; flashback)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Riolu}} ({{OP|Ash|Riolu}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Farfetch'd}}; [[Galarian form|Galarian Form]])
* {{p|Raboot}} ({{OP|Goh|Raboot}})
* {{p|Venomoth}} ({{OP|Goh|Venomoth}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Goh|Butterfree}})
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OP|Goh|Scyther}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Dustox|Goh's}}; ×3)
* {{p|Golurk}} ({{OP|Goh|Golurk}})
* {{p|Grimer}} ({{OP|Goh|Grimer}})
* {{p|Sobble}} ({{OP|Goh|Sobble}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})
* {{p|Pidove}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Venonat}} (×3; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Yamper}}
* [[Professor Cerise's Yamper]] is confirmed to be male in this episode. At one point in the episode, Chloe says that Yamper is "like Pidove's big ''brother''."
* Near the beginning of the episode, [[Parker]] is playing on a gaming console that looks similar to the [[Nintendo Switch]].
* As of this episode, all of the episodes announced before the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] hiatus have aired.
* This is the first episode to not feature a [[Rotom Phone]] since [[JN003|its debut]].
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is similar to a [[BW111|previous episode]].
* [[Goh]], {{Ash}}, {{AP|Pikachu}}, and [[Mimey]] narrate the preview for the [[JN030|next episode]].

===Errors===
* During the scene where the Pokémon seen in Cerise Park are crying, {{p|Golurk}} is normal-sized.
** Also in this scene, {{AP|Dragonite}} is smaller than its normal size.
* When [[Chloe]] and {{p|Pidove}} witness Yamper using {{m|Spark}} on {{p|Fearow}}, Pidove's eyes are miscolored.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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| zh_cmn = {{tt|劈哩啪啦地醋勁！來電汪的心情|Electrifying Jealousy! Yamper's Feelings}}
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| pl = {{tt|Nowy członek rodziny!|A new member of the family!}}
| pt_br = {{tt|Uma visita inesperada!|An unexpected visitor!}}
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| bn = {{tt|এসেছে এক নতুন অতিথি!|A New Guest has Arrived!}}
| ca = {{tt|Arriba un nou amic!|A new friend arrives!}}
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[[Category:Episodes written by Aya Matsui]]
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[[Category:Episodes animated by Masaaki Iwane]]
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[[Category:Episodes by multiple animation directors]]
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[[ja:新無印編第29話]]
[[zh:宝可梦旅途第29集]]

HZ047

2026-05-09T23:30:34Z

MH: /* Trivia */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=HZ046 |
prevtitle=Welcome to Naranja Academy! |
nextcode=HZ048 |
nexttitle=Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art |
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{{EpisodeInfobox|
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title_en=Put Your Heart Into It! |
title_ja=リコとニャローテ、心をこめて |
title_ja_trans=Liko and Nyarote, Put All Your Heart Into It|
broadcast_jp=April 19, 2024 |
broadcast_us=February 7, 2025 |
en_op=[[My Favorite Pokémon]] (international) [[Will (song)|Will -Korean ver.-]] (Asia) |
en_ed=[[My Favorite Pokémon|My Favorite Pokémon (instrumental)]] (international) [[Make You Shine|Make You Shine (English Ver.)]] (Asia) |
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footnotes=* {{BMGf|301278|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|301369|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|304818|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
* ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUnqM6BeQnE Put Your Heart Into It!]'' on the official English Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel.
}}
'''Put Your Heart Into It!''' (Japanese: '''リコとニャローテ、心をこめて''' ''Liko and {{tt|Nyarote|Floragato}}, Put All Your Heart Into It'') is the 47th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,279th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 19, 2024, in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2025, and in the United States on February 7, 2025.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Liko, Roy, and Dot are in Cortondo, where Liko is set to have her first Tera Training battle against the town’s Gym Leader, Katy. But first, the Trainers stop at Patisserie Soapberry and reunite with Murdock. They’re soon interrupted by Coral, who demands the shop make more of a sold-out treat—and then demands a battle with Katy when she learns the Gym Leader is the shop’s owner. Katy has Liko and Coral compete in a cake battle to determine who gets the first shot at Tera Training…and Liko wins! Then it’s finally time for Liko and Floragato to use Terastallization—can it help them pull off another win?

==Plot==
[[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] have arrived in the town of [[Cortondo]], where Liko is due to take on the local [[Gym Leader]] in her first-ever {{Tera}}stal {{pkmn|battle}}. While Roy and Dot admire the town and the many {{t|Bug}} Pokémon that reside there, Liko can't help but feel nervous about what's to come. Roy and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}'s noses lead them to the highly popular Patisserie Soapberry, where they decide to try out some of the local sweets. Both them and their Pokémon find them extremely tasty, with {{an|Terapagos}} even asking for seconds. Once they're done eating, they are surprised to see none other than [[Murdock]] approaching them, revealing that he's working part-time at Patisserie Soapberry to gain some money for them while [[Orla]] focuses on repairing the [[Brave Olivine]]. Just as he's about to mention who he's working for, he's interrupted by an angry shout from in front of the {{wp|pâtisserie}}. The person responsible for the noise turns out to be [[Coral]], who is outraged for not getting to have any of the town's famous sweets due to them having run out of stock for the day and demands to have some regardless. Murdock addresses the woman Coral is arguing with as [[Katy]], making Liko and her friends realize they are looking at the town's Gym Leader and the person whom Liko is supposed to battle. Katy recognizes Liko by name as well, but before they can as much as agree on having their battle, Coral butts in and demands a battle as well. However, since Katy is busy for the rest of the day, she says she can only face one of them. As such, Coral demands to battle Liko first to see which of them gets to face Katy. Liko accepts and asks Katy if she'd be allowed to use Terastallization in this battle, wanting to practice it before the test. Katy states that students taking the [[Tera Training]] course are not allowed to use it against each other and suggests a different type of confrontation instead: a cake-baking contest.

While nervous about having to bake a cake, which she has never done before, Liko still takes on the task with confidence. Thanks to Murdock having previously shown her how to make a cake, she and {{TP|Liko|Floragato}} produce a successful {{wp|matcha}} cake. Coral, meanwhile, only succeeds in producing a messy pile of dough, having no idea how baking is supposed to be done. Crying out in anger, she decides to vent her frustration on the others and has {{p|Glalie}} freeze the entire room with {{m|Blizzard}}. However, as Coral starts talking down to Liko, Katy proceeds to glare at her and tell her to leave in a tone intimidating enough to unnerve even her. Coral reluctantly storms out and [[recall]]s Glalie when it can't fit through the door. With Coral out of the competition, Katy declares Liko the winner of the baking contest and agrees to battle her, but tells her and Floragato to try out their cake first. They do so, with Liko being surprised at how good it turned out. Katy points out how she was able to make a successful cake without practicing first by simply putting her heart into it, which can apply for battles as well. Liko realizes that she was overthinking earlier when she wanted to practice, understanding now that every battle is a real battle and resolving to try out Terastallization during her test.

Liko and Katy move on to the [[Cortondo Gym]]'s outdoor battlefield, with Roy, Dot, and Murdock watching and cheering from the sidelines. Dot is worried that Liko's Floragato will be at a disadvantage against Katy's Bug Pokémon, but surprisingly, Katy decides to send out her {{type|Normal}} {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{DL|Katy|Teddy}}, instead. Katy starts the battle, with Floragato making the first move with {{m|Quick Attack}}. Katy tells Teddy to use {{m|Charm}}, which causes Floragato to become flustered by her opponent's sudden display of cuteness and only gently tap it. This leaves the {{pkmn|category|Grass Cat Pokémon}} open for a {{m|Slash}} from Teddy. Liko tells Floragato to step back and attack from a distance with {{m|Magical Leaf}}. Before she can do so, she is caught in Teddy's {{m|Sweet Scent}}, causing Floragato to lose her focus and allowing Teddy to hit her with another Slash. With both close-range and distance attacks proving troublesome and Floragato getting struck by Slash again and again, Liko's friends are worried if she'll survive long enough to even Terastallize her Pokémon. Liko is getting nervous as well, until she remembers the words Katy had said to her before the battle and resolves to enjoy the battle alongside her partner. When Teddy uses Sweet Scent again, Liko tells Floragato to aim her Magical Leaf down, bouncing it off the battlefield and forming a wall of leaves that blocks the scent. Teddy's attempt at using Slash instead is deflected by a similar maneuver. Seizing her chance, Liko pulls out her [[Tera Orb]] and Terastallizes Floragato into a {{t|Grass}} Tera Type. A powered-up Magical Leaf blows Teddy back, but while Liko and Floragato are celebrating their first Terastallization, Katy decides to even the playing field and uses her own Tera Orb as well, turning Teddy into a Bug type. As a result, Floragato's following Magical Leaf fails to deal notable [[damage]], allowing Teddy to get close once more and unleash a powered-up and [[Type#Type effectiveness|supereffective]] {{m|Fury Cutter}}, defeating Floragato.

Rushing over to her defeated partner, Liko apologizes to her for losing after they tried so hard. Katy, however, surprises Liko by declaring that she has passed her test, revealing that during the Tera Training course, it doesn't matter if the student wins or loses their battle. Since Liko demonstrated being in perfect sync with her partner and chose the perfect timing for her Terastallization, Katy rewards her with a stamp on her [[Rotom Phone]]. She even admits that she could've ended the battle the moment Liko used Terastallization, but couldn't help herself from doing the same. Liko thanks Katy and promises to try harder from here on out, while Katy reminds her to always enjoy the here and now and invites everyone for some sweets. That night, after having enjoyed their fill of sweets, Liko, Roy, and Dot are camping outside of Cortondo, with all three of them feeling too excited by the battle to actually sleep. While Liko thanks her partner, Roy is getting fired up by his upcoming [[rematch]] against [[Brassius]] at their next destination, [[Artazon]].

==Major events==

* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] visit [[Cortondo]] and meet [[Katy]], the {{gy|Cortondo}} [[Gym Leader]].
* Liko uses {{Tera}}stallization for the first time.
* [[Liko's Floragato]]'s Tera Type is revealed to be {{t|Grass}}.
* Liko has a Terastal {{pkmn|battle}} with Katy but loses.
* Liko passes her first test at [[Tera Training]] and receives her first stamp.
* Liko, Roy, and Dot head out to [[Artazon]].
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Katy]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Nymble}}
* {{p|Tarountula}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Katy]]
* [[Coral]]
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Floragato}} ({{OP|Liko|Floragato}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Hatenna}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatenna}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Fuecoco}})
* {{p|Wattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Wattrel}})
* {{p|Quaxly}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxly}})
* {{p|Tinkatink}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkatink}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Dot]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rockruff}} ({{OP|Murdock|Rockruff}})
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{OP|Murdock|Alcremie}}; {{form|Alcremie|Strawberry Ruby Swirl}})
* {{p|Teddiursa}} ([[Katy]]'s; {{DL|Katy|Teddy}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Katy]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s)
* {{p|Heracross}} (Trainers'; ×2)
* {{p|Tarountula}} (Trainers'; ×2; debut)
* {{p|Swadloon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Spinarak}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cutiefly}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Karrablast}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Metapod}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charjabug}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Scatterbug}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Kricketot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Terapagos}} ({{an|Terapagos|anime}}; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}})
* {{p|Smoliv}} (×3)
* {{p|Nymble}} (debut)
* {{p|Vivillon}} ({{form|Vivillon|Fancy Pattern}}; ×4)
* {{p|Spinarak}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''What is soaked into {{p|Teddiursa}}'s paws?''
** Choices: Honey, {{wp|miso}}, water
** Answer: Honey
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Liko]] and her {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}, and the second features [[Katy]] and her Teddiursa.
* This episode marks the first time that {{m|Charm}} has been used in the {{pkmn|animated series}} since ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]'', 671 episodes prior.
** As such, this is the first time Charm is used as a {{type|Fairy}} [[move]] in the animated series.
* This is the first episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' in which [[Friede]] and [[Captain Pikachu]] do not appear in any capacity, except for the Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar segment.
** This is also the first episode in which [[Coral]] appears but [[Sidian]] does not, as well as the first episode in which Coral is the only member of the [[Explorers]] to appear.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Karrablast}} in the animated series since ''[[BW095|Unrest at the Nursery!]]'', 527 episodes earlier.
** This episode also marks the first appearance of a {{p|Swadloon}} in the animated series since ''[[BW114|Saving Braviary!]]'', 508 episodes earlier.
* The French dub of this and the [[HZ046|previous episode]] premiered on January 12, 2025 on the French channel Canal J, one day before the release of the English dub on the BBC iPlayer and CBBC in the UK.
** As two episodes were aired back to back, the [[My Favorite Pokémon|opening theme]] was cut from the live TV broadcast.
* In the description of the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhc_eoDXBcY official Brazilian YouTube upload], this episode is identified as "Liko e Nyarote, Coloquem Todo o Seu Coração Nisso", a direct translation of the episode's Japanese title.

===Errors===

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|ar={{tt|!ضع قلبك في ذلك|Put your heart into that!}}
|zh_yue={{tt|莉可和蒂蕾喵，全心全意|Liko and Floragato, Put All Your Heart Into It}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|莉可和蒂蕾喵，全心全意|Liko and Floragato, Put All Your Heart Into It}}
|cs={{tt|Jdi do toho celým svým srdcem!|Put All Your Heart Into It!}}
|nl={{tt|Geef alles wat je hebt!|Give Everything You've Got!}}
|fi={{tt|Tee se sydämestäsi!|Do it from your heart!}}
|de={{tt|Liko und Feliospa, mit Herz bei der Sache!|Liko and Floragato, at it with heart!}}
|he={{tt|!להכניס את הלב לעניין|Put The Heart Into It!}}
|id={{tt|Sepenuh Hati Liko dan Floragato|Liko and Floragato's Whole Heart}}
|it={{tt|Mettici anima e cuore|Put your heart and soul into it}}
|no={{tt|Legg hjertet ditt i det!|Put your heart into it!}}
|pl={{tt|Włóż w to całe serce!|Put your whole heart into it!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Faça de coração!|Do it from the heart!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Dedica-te de alma e coração!|Devote your soul and heart!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Hazlo de corazón!|Do it from the heart!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Pon el alma en ello!|Put your soul into it!}}
|sv={{tt|Liko och Floragato, med hjärtat i striden!|Liko and Floragato, with their hearts in the battle!}}
|tr={{tt|Elinden Geleni Yap!|Put your heart into it!/Do your best!}}
}}
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Canon

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{{search|official information in the Pokémon franchise|the move that is called "Canon" in several languages|Round (move)|Round}}
'''Canon''' refers to all official and undeniable information within a general series. Originally a religious term used to refer to which Biblical books were included in the official Bible, the term has expanded to include all works of fiction, such as books in a series, or movies and video games in a franchise.

In the Pokémon franchise there are several canons, usually sharing elements and concepts among them, most notably the existence of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Aside from this and the interrelation of the various species of Pokémon (such as by [[Evolution]]), these worlds can vary from one another in canon and storyline either very little or very greatly.

The {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} itself is a canon where Pokémon exist. However, in some TCG-based video games and manga, only Pokémon trading cards exist instead of actual Pokémon.

Canon is different from [[fanon]] in that, while fanon things may be mutually agreed upon by most, and possibly all, fans, they are never officially stated.

==List of canons==
===Games===
The canon of the [[core series]] consists of the following:
* Events occurring in the [[core series]] games are the ultimate canon.
* Choices made by or for [[player character]]s, such as the hero's gender and [[first partner Pokémon]], are generally not fixed within the canon. For example, when {{ga|Red}} appears in games in which he is not the player character, he uses all three of the fully evolved Kanto first partner Pokémon as well as {{p|Pikachu}}.
* Different versions of a game all occur in parallel universes. For example, both {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} and {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} are canon, but occur in different universes from one another.
* Some content from [[side series]] titles, such as [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], may be considered canon to the core series unless it conflicts with events in the core series games.
* Content from {{Spin-off games|spin-offs}}, such as the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]], is generally non-canon, outside of being canon to itself.
** Titles such as [[Pokémon GO]] and [[Pokémon Masters EX]] may provide canonical information and material, however the events are otherwise considered non-canon.
* Canonical material may also be found in related media, like animated trailers, game manuals, or merchandise.
** Game-related animation and web series, such as [[Pokémon Evolutions]] or [[Pokémon: Hisuian Snow]] may hold canonical information, but may otherwise be considered non-canon.

===Animation===
The canon of {{aniseries|PTS}} and related media consists of the following:
*The events of each and every ''Pokémon the Series'' episode are part of the same canon, and occur in chronological order with the following exceptions:
** [[EP052]] takes place before [[EP049]].
** The special episodes ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' and ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'' (which were originally postponed after [[EP038]] caused seizures in some viewers) take place either directly before or after [[EP039]].
** [[XY024]] originally aired after [[XY050]] due to a long delay. The episode, to avoid confusion, states it takes place in the past.
** [[JN001]] takes place before [[EP001]], barring the final portion of the episode.
** The finals of the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] between {{Ash}} and {{an|Leon}} ([[JN129]]-[[JN132]]) takes place concurrently with [[Project Mew]]'s search for {{an|Mew}} on [[Faraway Island]] ([[JN133]] and [[JN134]]).
** Three unaired episodes ([[AG101 (unaired)|one]] in {{aniseries|RS}} and [[BW023 (unaired)|two]] [[BW024 (unaired)|in]] {{aniseries|BW}}) are not canon.
** ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]'' takes place in a separate continuity established by the ''[[I Choose You! trilogy]]'' and so is not canon to ''Pokémon the Series''.
*All of the movies up to ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' are canon to the TV series (although only one of the two versions of [[M14|the fourteenth movie]] is canon). They are typically the equivalent of [[filler episode]]s, as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} do not obtain, [[Evolution|evolve]], or {{pkmn2|released|release}} any Pokémon, and do not earn any [[Badge]]s or [[Ribbon]]s. Often, a movie takes place chronologically between the episodes between which it premieres in Japan.
**''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' is a notable exception to the chronological rule above. Though it premiered between [[EP054]] and [[EP055]] in Japan (due to postponements after the EP038 incident), it occurs sometime after [[EP065]].
**''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' establishes a separate canon that is continued by ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]'', and ''Distant Blue Sky!''.
*The Japanese version of the animation supersedes any and all [[dub]]s if there is conflict between them, unless the dub corrects an obvious error. If something is said in a dub that is not mentioned in the original, it may or may not be canon.
*Some of the [[Pikachu short]]s, as well as three special episodes and two animated shorts based on [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] spin-off games, are not part of {{pkmn|animated series}}' canon.
* Game-related animation such as [[Pokémon Origins]], [[Pokémon Generations]], [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]], and [[Pokémon Evolutions]], as well as the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer|Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire]], and [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]s, are not part of the animated series' canon but are instead their own canons.
* {{aniseries|HZ}} has its own canon that is not yet confirmed to be connected to any previous animated canon.
** [[Episode: Mega Evolution]] flashback arc ([[HZ112]]-[[HZ114]]) takes place between one-year timeskip in [[HZ089]].

===Manga===
The canon of the various [[Pokémon manga]] consists of the following:
*Each manga series is a separate canon, except in the case of sequels, such as [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]], which follows from [[Magical Pokémon Journey]].
*[[Pokémon Adventures]] arcs and chapters follow chronologically from one another, rather than having the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}} and {{MangaArc|Emerald}}s occur contemporaneously to the {{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}} and {{MangaArc|Yellow}}s as the storylines of the games they are based on do. The same applies to {{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}} and {{MangaArc|Platinum}}s which do not occur simultaneously with the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}. The exceptions to this rule are the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} and {{MangaArc|Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire}}s, both of which occur between ''Emerald'' and ''Diamond & Pearl''. Although the chapters of an arc follow chronologically from one another there are few exceptions to this. For example, ''[[PS152|Buzz Off, Butterfree!]]'' (chapter 152) takes place simultaneously with ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out With Slugma]]'' (chapter 117).
**[[Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission]] and by extension, [[Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia]], although not strictly related, are canon within Pokémon Adventures, as evidenced by ''[[PS441|The Final Dimensional Duel XI]]''.

==Differences between canons==
Characters that are well known in the Pokémon franchise can have vast differences between the various canons. For example, in the games, [[Brock]] is a well-known Gym Leader, the toughest Trainer in the area of Pewter City, and remains as the leader of its Gym between the time of {{ga|Red}}/{{ga|Leaf}}'s journey and {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}}'s. In the {{pkmn|animated series}}, however, while {{an|Brock|he}} is a tough Trainer, his true calling is as a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} (and later on, a Pokémon {{tc|Doctor}}), and he took the mantle of Pewter Gym Leader only because both of his parents left on their own Pokémon journeys, leaving him in the care of the Gym and their [[Brock's siblings|rather large family]]. Differences can go much further than that, with [[Sabrina]] being a kind shrine maiden in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], a misguided young woman due to the development of her powers in the animated series, and an outright villainous [[Team Rocket]] member in [[Pokémon Adventures]].

[[Category:Pokémon meta]]

[[it:Canone]]

Rikako

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:''For the Japanese voice actress, see [[Rikako Aikawa]].''
{{translated title|rom}}
[[File:Rikako.png|thumb|250px|Rikako]]
(Japanese: '''ミツオダ・リカコ''' ''Rikako Mitsuoda'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[AG138|Rough, Tough Jigglypuff]]''. She lives in a small [[Kanto]] town with her husband [[Mitch Mitchum]] and their young daughter [[Lisa Mitchum|Lisa]].

She took care of the household for over six months while her husband looked for a {{p|Jigglypuff}} that he could give to Lisa as a birthday present. She was glad to see him return, and even more surprised to see an actual Jigglypuff float into the backyard before deciding to join the family.

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color light}}
|ja=甲斐田裕子 ''Yūko Kaida''
|en=[[Amy Birnbaum]]
|fi=Hannamaija Nikander
|it=Elisabetta Spinelli
|es_eu=Beatriz Berciano
}}

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[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Battle Frontier characters of the day]]
[[Category:Female characters]]
[[Category:Mothers]]

[[es:Señora Mitchum/Pazguato]]
[[it:Rikako]]

Lacy (EP044)

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[[File:Lacy EP044.png|thumb|250px|Lacy]]
'''Lacy''' (Japanese: '''レイシ''' ''Reishi'') is a [[character of the day]] who appeared in ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]''. She is [[Cassandra]]'s grandmother.

The grandmother was first seen grinding herbs at the herbal shop. When {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} requested to buy some [[Potion]]s and [[Antidote]]s, she offered them snake root ({{p|Magikarp}} whiskers in the Japanese version) that cures insomnia and grow hair on the nose and tongue. She was then scolded by her granddaughter, Cassandra. She told Ash that in order to [[Obedience|control]] {{AP|Charmeleon}}, he had to gain its respect by earning more [[Badge]]s. She was last seen having found a {{p|Persian}} to be the company mascot, after Cassandra rejected {{MTR}}.

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{bug color}}|bordercolor={{bug color light}}
|ja=たちのまさみ ''Masami Tachino''
|en=[[Carter Cathcart|Jimmy Zoppi]]
|ar=فاطمة سعد ''Fatima Saad''
|fi=Minna Tasanto
|he=אורלי קטן ''Orly Katan''
|no=Erik Skøld
|es_eu=Mercedes Barranco
|pl=Hanna Kinder-Kiss}}
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[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Female characters]]
[[Category:Kanto characters of the day]]
[[Category:Mothers]]

[[it:Nonna di Cassandra]]
[[zh:雷西]]

Mother

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[[File:Art Life 20230514 Mom's Kindness.jpg|thumb|250px|Art showing [[Johanna]] and {{ga|Dawn}} from [[Pokémon TCG]]]]
The {{player}}'s '''mother''' (Japanese: '''お{{tt|母|かあ}}さん''' ''mother'') is a prominent character in the various [[canon]]s of the [[Pokémon]] franchise.

Other notable mothers also appear in some Pokémon media.

==In the core series games==
The player's mother, often referred to informally as '''mom''' (Japanese: '''ママ''' ''mom''), is a character in every [[core series]] {{pkmn|games|Pokémon game}}, except {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. Although different each time, she will always be the one to see her child off on their journey with their [[first partner Pokémon]].

When players speaks to their mother, she will heal the [[party]], except in [[Johto]], where the player must instead use the healing machine in [[Professor Elm]]'s lab. The player's mother may also do several other things specific to the game. When the player is setting off on their journey as a [[Pokémon Trainer]], the player's mother will often give them the [[Running Shoes]] as a gift, either in person or via a messenger, reading the provided instructions as well.

{| class="roundtable c" style="margin:auto; border: 4px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}; background-color:#{{Pokémon color}}"
! Region
! Mother
! Children (when chosen as player)
! Image
|-
|rowspan=2| [[Kanto]]
| {{ka|Mom}}
| {{ga|Red}}{{sup/1}}{{sup/2}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}/{{ga|Leaf}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}
| [[File:Mom PO.png|x150px]]
|-
| {{OBP|Mom|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| {{ga|Chase}}{{sup/7|PE}}/{{ga|Elaine}}{{sup/7|PE}}
|[[File:Mom LGPE.png|x150px]]
|-
| [[Johto]]
| {{jo|Mom}}
| {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}{{sup/2|C}}/{{ga|Lyra}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}
| [[File:Gold Silver Mom.png|x150px]]
|-
| [[Hoenn]]
| {{ho|Mom}}
| {{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}}
| [[File:Mom Hoenn ORAS.png|x150px]]
|-
| [[Sinnoh]]
| [[Johanna]]
| {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}
| [[File:Johanna Contest BDSP.png|x150px]]
|-
|rowspan=2| [[Unova]]
| {{OBP|Mom|Black and White}}
| {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}}
| [[File:Mom Xtransceiver 1.png|x150px]]
|-
| {{OBP|Mom|Black 2 and White 2}}
| {{ga|Nate}}/{{ga|Rosa}}
| [[File:Mom Xtransceiver 2.png|x150px]]
|-
| [[Kalos]]
| {{kal|Grace}}
| {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}}
| [[File:Grace Home XY.png|x150px]]
|-
| [[Alola]]
| {{al|Mom}}
| {{ga|Elio}}/{{ga|Selene}}
| [[File:Sun Moon Mom.png|x150px]]
|-
| [[Galar]]
| {{gal|Mum}}
| {{ga|Victor}}/{{ga|Gloria}}
| [[File:Mum SwSh.png|x150px]]
|-
| [[Paldea]]
| {{pal|Mom}}
| {{ga|Florian}}/{{ga|Juliana}}
| [[File:Mom SV.png|x150px]]
|}

===Gallery===
{{missing images|section}}
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Pokémon color dark}}; background:#{{Pokémon color}}; color:#000"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mom Kanto I OD.png|link=Mom (Kanto)]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mom Johto II OD.png|link=Mom (Johto)]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{johto color dark}}; background: #{{johto color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mom Kanto II OD.png|link=Mom (Kanto)]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; background: #{{hoenn color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mom Hoenn OD.png|link=Mom (Hoenn)]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; background: #{{hoenn color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mom Kanto III OD.png|link=Mom (Kanto)]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Johanna OD.png|link=Johanna]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mom Johto OD.png|link=Mom (Johto)]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mom Kanto OD.png|link=Mom (Kanto)]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background: #{{unova color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mom BW OD.png|link=Mom (Black and White)]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background: #{{unova color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mom B2W2 OD.png|link=Mom (Black 2 and White 2)]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|R}}{{GameIcon|Gr}}{{GameIcon|B}}{{GameIcon|Y}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}{{GameIcon|C}}''' ''(Johto)''
| '''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}{{GameIcon|C}}''' ''(Kanto)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Ru}}{{GameIcon|Sa}}{{GameIcon|E}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|FR}}{{GameIcon|LG}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|D}}{{GameIcon|P}}{{GameIcon|Pt}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' ''(Johto)''
| '''{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}''' ''(Kanto)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Bl}}{{GameIcon|W}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|B2}}{{GameIcon|W2}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{kalos color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Grace XY OD.png|link=Grace (Kalos)|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{kalos color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mom ORAS OD.png|link=Mom (Hoenn)|x100px|]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{alola color dark}}; background: #{{alola color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mom Alola OD.png|link=Mom (Alola)|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{alola color dark}}; background: #{{alola color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mom LGPE OD.png|x100px|link=Mom (Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!)]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{galar color dark}}; background: #{{galar color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mum SwSh OD.png|x100px|link=Mum (Galar)]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{galar color dark}}; background: #{{galar color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Johanna BDSP OD.png|x100px|link=Johanna]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{galar color dark}}; background: #{{galar color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Johanna Contest BDSP OD.png|x100px|link=Johanna]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background: #{{paldea color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Mom SV OD.png|x100px|link=Mom (Paldea)]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|X}}{{GameIcon|y}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|LGP}}{{GameIcon|LGE}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|Sw}}{{GameIcon|Sh}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|BD}}{{GameIcon|SP}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|BD}}{{GameIcon|SP}}'''
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}'''
|}

==In the side series games==
===Pokémon XD===
{{main|Lily (XD)}}
In {{Pokémon XD}}, {{OBP|Lily|XD}} is the mother of [[Michael]] (the player character) and [[Jovi]]. She takes a supportive role throughout the game by working alongside [[Professor Krane]].

==In the spin-off games==
===Hey You, Pikachu!===
[[File:Mother Hey You Pikachu.png|thumb|Hey You, Pikachu!]]
{{main|Mom (Hey You, Pikachu!)}}
{{sectionstub}}

===Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia===
In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], the mother of [[Kellyn]] or {{ra|Kate}} exchanges letters with their family as they attend [[Ranger School]]. The family later moves to [[Chicole Village]] to be closer to Kellyn or Kate. She also bought the books on the bookshelf. The mother doesn't do much besides look after her youngest child and take care of the player's inactive {{ra|partner Pokémon}}. She later has the player perform a [[Ranger Quest|Quest]] where she asks the player to read a recipe off the fridge for her while she cooks.

==In animation==
[[File:Johanna Dawn Bag.png|thumb|220px|[[Johanna]] giving {{an|Dawn}} a small [[Bag|backpack]] in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
In {{aniseries|PTS}}, each of the main characters which have a player character [[cross-canon counterpart|counterpart]] have had their mother introduced except for {{Jo|Jimmy}} and {{Jo|Marina}}.
* {{Delia}}, {{Ash}}'s mother, is introduced in the very first episode and is shown to travel to some of the [[Pokémon League]] competitions that her son takes part in. She also has her own Pokémon, a {{p|Mr. Mime}} nicknamed [[Mimey]], which cleans the house for her.
* [[Caroline]], the mother of {{an|May}} and [[Max]], is a big supporter of May in her quest to become a [[Top Coordinator]], even traveling long distancies to watch her daughter compete in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]]. Unlike her game counterpart, however, she lives in [[Petalburg City]].
* [[Johanna]], {{an|Dawn}}'s mother, apparently lives life very similarly to her own game counterpart. She has a {{TP|Johanna|Glameow}} and an {{p|Umbreon}}, and is a former winner of the [[Sinnoh Grand Festival]]. Dawn grew up inspired by her achievements and decided to become a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} like her mother.
* {{kal|Grace}}, {{an|Serena}}'s mother, also lives life similarly to her own game counterpart. She has a pet {{p|Fletchling}} and {{p|Rhyhorn}}, and was once a {{p|Rhyhorn}} racer.
Unlike the mothers in the games, however, all of them lead a moderately more active lifestyle.

The following is a list of mothers by the [[series]] they were introduced. Some characters that were introduced in related media such as the [[side story episode]]s are listed with the relevant series.

====[[Original series]]====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{kanto color}}; border: 3px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; width: 60%;"
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Mom
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Children
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Debut
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Counterparts
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Delia JN anime.png|180px|Delia]] [[Delia Ketchum]]
| [[File:Ash Epilogue.png|180px|Ash Ketchum]] {{Ash}}
| ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''
| {{MS|0122|Mimey}}
| [[File:Mom Kanto OD.png|Mom (Generation I)]] [[Mom (Kanto)|Mom]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lola.png|155px|Lola]] [[Lola]]
| [[File:Brock JN.png|175px|Brock]] {{an|Brock}}
|''[[HS01|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''
| {{MSP|0183|Marill}}{{MSP|0009|Blastoise}}{{MSP|0226|Blastoise}}{{MSP|0130|Gyarados}} {{MSP|0134|Gyarados}}{{MSP|0060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|0079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|0073|Tentacruel}}
| N/A
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

===={{aniseries|AG}}====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{hoenn color}}; border: 3px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}; width: 60%;"
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Mom
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Children
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Debut
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Counterparts
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Caroline.png|180px|caroline]] [[Caroline]]
| [[File:May and Max BW.png|180px|Goh]] {{an|May}} and [[Max]]
| ''[[AG003|There's no Place Like Hoenn]]''
| N/A
| [[File:Mom Hoenn ORAS.png|180px|Mom]] [[Mom (Hoenn)|Mom]]
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color}}; border: 3px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}; width: 60%;"
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Mom
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Children
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Debut
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Counterparts
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Johanna anime.png|180px|Johanna]] [[Johanna]]
| [[File:Dawn anime JN.png|180px|Dawn]] {{an|Dawn}}
| ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''
| {{MS|0431|Johanna's Glameow}}{{MSP|0197|Umbreon}}
| [[File:Johanna OD.png]] [[Johanna]]
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

===={{aniseries|XY}}====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{galar color}}; border: 3px solid #{{galar color dark}}; width: 60%;"
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Mom
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | Children
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | Debut
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Counterparts
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Grace anime.png|180px|Grace]] [[Grace (Kalos)|Grace]]
| [[File:Serena JN.png|180px|Serena]] {{an|Serena}}
| ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''
| {{MSP|0661|Fletchling}}{{MSP|0111|Rhyhorn}}
| [[File:Grace Home XY.png|180px|Grace]] [[Grace (Kalos)|Grace]]
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{alola color}}; border: 3px solid #{{alola color dark}}; width: 60%;"
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Mom
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | Children
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | Debut
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Counterparts
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lana mother.png|180px|Lana's mother]] [[Lana's mother]]
| [[File:Lana anime.png|180px|Lana]] {{an|Lana}}
|''[[SM024|Alolan Open House!]]''
| TBA
| [[File:Lana mother SM.png|180px|Lana's mother]] [[Lana's mother#In_the_games|Lana's mother]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sima.png|180px|Sima]] [[Sima]]
| [[File:Kiawe anime.png|180px|Kiawe]] {{an|Kiawe}}
| ''[[SM011|Young Kiawe Had a Farm!]]''
| TBA
| [[File:Kiawe mother SM.png|180px|Kiawe's mother]] [[Sima#In_the_games|Kiawe's mother]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lusamine anime.png|180px|Lusamine]] {{an|Lusamine}}
| [[File:Lillie anime.png|180px|Lillie]] {{an|Lillie}}
|''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]''
| {{MS|0036|Lusamine's Clefable}}{{MSP|0549|Lilligant}}{{MSP|0758|Salazzle}} {{MSP|0350|Milotic}}{{MSP|0429|Mismagius}}{{MSP|0359|Absol}}
| [[File:Spr SM Lusamine.png|120px|Lusamine]] [[Lusamine]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Sophocles parents.png|180px|Sophocles's mother]] [[Sophocles's parents|Sophocles's mother]]
| [[File:Sophocles anime.png|180px|Sophocles]] {{an|Sophocles}}
| ''[[SM019|A Guardian Rematch!]]''
| N/A
| N/A
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mallow mother.png|180px|Mallow's mother]] [[Mallow's mother]]
| [[File:Mallow anime.png|180px|Mallow]] {{an|Mallow}}
|''[[SM108|Memories in the Mist!]]''
| N/A
| N/A
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{galar color}}; border: 3px solid #{{galar color dark}}; width: 60%;"
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Mom
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | Children
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | Debut
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Counterparts
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Camille.png|180px|Lucca]] [[Camille]]
| [[File:Goh anime.png|180px|Goh]] [[Goh]]
| ''[[JN015|A Snow Day for Searching!]]''
| N/A
| N/A
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
The following are mothers that were introduced in {{aniseries|HZ}}.
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{paldea color}}; border: 3px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; width: 60%;"
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Mom
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Children
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Debut
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}" | Pokémon
! style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Counterparts
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Lucca anime.png|180px|Lucca]] [[Lucca]]
| [[File:Liko 2.png|180px|Liko]] [[Liko]]
| ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]''
| N/A
| N/A
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Franka.png|180px|Blanca]] [[Franka]]
| [[File:Dot 3.png|180px|Dot]] [[Dot]]<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1789460483508260947/</ref>
| ''[[HZ041|A Wild Mom Appears!]]''
| {{MSP|745Mn|Lycanroc}}
| N/A
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Roy parents.png|180px|Blanca]] [[Roy's parents|Roy's mother]] (left)
| [[File:Roy 2.png|180px|Dot]] [[Roy]]
| ''[[HZ062|A New Song for Fuecoco]]''
| {{MSP|0062|Poliwrath}}
| N/A
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Mom Origins.png|thumb|250px|Red's mother]]

In [[Pokémon Origins]], Red's mother appeared in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', telling him that [[Pokédex|the device]] [[Professor Oak]] was working on was now ready and that the {{pkmn|Professor}} wanted to see him in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his lab]], which caused {{OBP|Red|Origins}} to fall down the stairs in excitement. She asked if he was okay before he rushed out the door.
{{-}}

===Pokémon: Path to the Peak===
[[File:Ava mother.png|thumb|250px|Ava's mother]]
[[Ava's mother]] was a supporting character in ''[[Pokémon: Path to the Peak]]''. During the series, it was revealed that she was a professional [[Pokémon TCG]] player as a child, but quit the game after a loss at the [[World Championships]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{Ash}}'s mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], makes an appearance in the chapter ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You!]]''.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
[[Hazel]]'s mother and father are mentioned, but are never shown.

===Pokémon Adventures===
====History====
=====Kanto=====
{{adv|Green}} was separated from her [[Green's parents|parents]] because she was kidnapped by a {{DL|Tower duo (Adventures)|Ho-Oh|bird Pokémon}} when she was only five years old (six years prior to the first chapter), on the orders of the [[Masked Man]]. Green's managed to come into contact with her long-lost, but they were kidnapped by a {{adv|Deoxys}} sent by [[Team Rocket]]. {{adv|Green}}, {{adv|Red}}, and {{adv|Blue}} battled Team Rocket on the [[Sevii Islands]], and Green's parents were eventually rescued.

In ''[[PS337|Epilogue]]'', Green's parents appeared together with many people who came to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} as a result of [[Scott]] making a wish on {{adv|Jirachi}}. Green, who had been freed from the petrifaction by Jirachi's power, became fired up at the thought of her parents watching her battle against the other Pokédex holders at the [[Battle Dome]] tournament.

=====Johto=====
{{adv|Gold}}'s mother (based on {{OBP|Mom|Johto|the mother}} from [[Johto]] games) made an appearance in the beginning of this chapter. She was seen nagging him about his messy hairstyle, calling it "explosive".

In the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}, {{adv|Crystal}}'s mother [[Mirei]] was introduced. When Crystal was unable to catch Pokémon anymore, Mirei slapped her and told her that she must stop crying and complete the [[Pokédex]] as requested by [[Professor Oak]]. In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Mirei picked new clothes for her (the clothes are based on {{ga|Lyra}}'s outfit from {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}), much to Crystal's dismay.

=====Hoenn=====
{{adv|Ruby}}'s mother moved from [[Johto]] to [[Hoenn]] with her husband and son. In the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}, she was seen driving the [[Inside of Truck|truck]], and was later seen worrying about her son and her [[Norman|husband]].

{{adv|Emerald}}'s parents were stated to be deceased, making him an orphan. The responsibility over Emerald's care was passed between various relatives until he ran away.

=====Sinnoh=====
{{adv|Diamond}}'s mother [[Johanna]] (based on the same character from the [[Sinnoh]] games) used to be a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}. She debuted in {{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}} and gave Diamond his winter clothing. Johanna became a Super Contest Coordinator once more by the end of the {{MangaArc|Platinum}}.

{{adv|Platinum}}'s mother [[Professor Yanase Berlitz]], a Pokémon researcher, debutted in a flashback at the {{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}, although her daughter debutted later in the {{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}. Yanase Berlitz was one of the scientists involved with the attempt to create an artificial [[Jade Orb|Green Orb]] to control {{p|Rayquaza}}. When a {{p|Salamence}} broke into the lab and started rampaging, Rayquaza was freed from its cage, and the laboratory was destroyed. Yanase and the other injured scientists were found by [[Norman]].

=====Unova=====
{{adv|Blake}}'s parents have been stated to be deceased, making him an orphan. Blake was raised in the [[International Police]].

{{adv|Whitley}}'s mother (based on {{OBP|Mom|Black 2 and White 2|the mother}} from [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]) used to be a member of [[Team Plasma]]. She was seen accompanying her to her first day at [[Aspertia City]]'s [[Aspertia Gym|Trainers' School]]. She decided to switch Whitley's school in order to cut off all connections with her past as a [[Team Plasma]] member.

=====Kalos=====
{{adv|Y}}'s mother is {{kal|Grace}} (based on the same character from the [[Kalos]] games), a famous and very successful {{p|Rhyhorn}} racer. Her relationship with her daughter is not very good, since Y wishes to become a {{tc|Sky Trainer}} against her mother's wishes. Grace also voluntarily takes care of {{adv|X}}, since his parents are in a faraway region due to their work.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
In [[Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!]], [[Shu's father]] is an inventor who created the [[Income]], a device which [[Shu]] uses to communicate with his {{TP|Shu|Pikachu}}. Shu's father has spent the last five years of his life attempting to capture {{p|Mew}}.

[[Shu's mother]] has appeared in the manga as well.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{zensho|Shigeru}}'s mom appeared in a flashback in [[PZ01]].

=== Pokémon Pocket Monsters ===
Red's mom briefly appears in [[PM061]] and [[PM062]].

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring a mother or her Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Mother|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Majestic Dawn|Mom's Kindness|83}}|type=Supporter|enset=Majestic Dawn|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=83/100|jpsetlink=Entry Pack '08|jpset=Torterra/Infernape/Empoleon Half Deck|jpsetlink2=Giratina vs Dialga Deck Kit|jpset2=Giratina/Dialga Half Deck|jpnum2=013/014|jpsetlink3=Gift Box DPt|jpset3=Piplup/Pikachu Half Deck|jpnum3=015/015|jpset4=Arceus LV.X Deck: Grass & Fire|jpnum4=017/017|jpset5=Arceus LV.X Deck: Lightning & Psychic|jpnum5=017/017}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}

==In the other media==
[[File:Madoka Mother PPA.png|250px|thumb|Madoka's mother]]
===A Pocketful of Adventures===
[[Madoka's mother]] is a supporting character of ''[[A Pocketful of Adventures]]''. She is the mother of the series' protagonist, [[Madoka Akagi]], and her role in the series is quite similar to that of {{ga|Red}}'s mother in the [[Generation I]] games.
{{-}}
==Trivia==
* [[Generation V]] is the only [[generation]] that introduced two different mother characters for each set of players. However, {{B2W2}} are not the first games in which two mother characters are present, as {{ga|Red}}'s mother can be visited in [[Pallet Town]] in the [[Generation II]] games and in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* Although {{ga|Red}}'s mother has blue hair in the [[core series]] games, {{OBP|Red|Origins|his}} mother has brown hair in [[Pokémon Origins]].
* In {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, there is leftover code that allows the {{player}} to name their mother. A control character displays the mother's name but it is never used.
** During the [[Dude]]'s catching tutorial, the player's name is temporarily stored in the memory address for the mother's name, so that the player's name can be temporarily overwritten with "DUDE" during the tutorial, then restored afterwards. A similar technique is used to store the player's name in Generation I during the {{ka|old man}}'s catching tutorial.<ref>[https://iimarckus.org/i/naming-mother/ Naming Your Mother]</ref>
* [[Johanna]] and {{kal|Grace}} are the only mothers of player characters in the core series with official names.

==In other languages==
{|
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Mother''
{{langtable|color={{TCG Supporter color}}|bordercolor={{TCG Supporter color light}}
|zh_yue=媽媽 ''{{tt|Màhmā|Mother}}''
|zh_cmn=媽媽 / 妈妈 ''{{tt|Māma|Mother}}''
|fr=Mère
|de=Mutter
|it=Madre
|ko=어머니 ''{{tt|Eomeoni|Mother}}''
|es=Madre
|vi=Mẹ
}}
|
''Mom/Mum''
{{langtable|color={{TCG Supporter color}}|bordercolor={{TCG Supporter color light}}
|zh_yue=媽媽 ''{{tt|Màhmā|Mom}}''
|zh_cmn=媽媽 / 妈妈 ''{{tt|Māma|Mom}}''
|fr=Maman
|de=Mama{{sup/7|PE}}{{sup/8|SwSh}} Mutter
|it=Mamma
|ko=엄마 ''{{tt|Eomma|Mom}}''
|pt_br=Mamãe
|es=Mamá
|vi=Mẹ
}}
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:Mothers|*]]
[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Manga characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Origins characters]]
[[Category:Electric Tale of Pikachu characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Zensho characters]]
[[Category:Magical Pokémon Journey characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon! characters]]

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Generation

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{{samename|TCG expansion released to commemorate the {{pkmn|20th Anniversary}}|Generations (TCG)}} ''For the animated miniseries, see [[Pokémon Generations]].''
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A '''generation'''<ref>''"Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version will feature a new '''generation''' of amazing Pokémon [...]"'' - [https://web.archive.org/web/20100603050241/http://www.pokemon.com/us/news/vg_blackwhite_announce-2010-05-28/ A New Generation of Pokémon... An All-New Adventure!] - Pokémon.com (archived)</ref><ref>''"Pokémon X and Pokémon Y presents a new '''generation''' of Pokémon and introduces players to an exciting new adventure in a breathtaking 3D world."'' - [https://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-x-and-pokemon-y/ Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>''"These fascinating Alola region characters and Pokémon will appear in the latest '''generation''' of Pokémon video games that will launch in North America on November 18."'' - [https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Z-MOVES-AND-ALOLAN-POKEMON-VARIANTS-ANNOUNCED-FOR-POKEMON-SUN-AND-POKE Z-MOVES AND ALOLAN POKÉMON VARIANTS ANNOUNCED FOR POKÉMON SUN AND POKÉMON MOON!] - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>''"Newest '''Generation''' of Pokémon Core Series Games coming to Nintendo 3DS Late 2016"'' - New Pokémon Games Announced via Pokémon Direct] - Pokémon Official Press Site</ref><ref>''"Catch up with a new '''generation''' in the Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield expansion!"'' - [https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/expansions/sword-shield/ Sword & Shield] - Pokémon.com</ref><ref>''"Defeat powerful legacy Trainers from various '''generations'''."'' - [https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ebx3tNYz_Fs The 1st Anniversary Celebration Continues! {{!}} Pokémon UNITE] - YouTube</ref> (Japanese: '''{{ruby|世代|せだい}}''' ''generation'') is an informal grouping of the [[Pokémon games]] that separates them based on when they released. In each generation, a new [[region]] and set of Pokémon that did not exist in the previous generation are introduced. A generation may introduce remakes of games from a previous generation. There are currently ten generations.

The term "generation" has been originally used by fans, with the first known use in official media being a 2007 trailer for {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.{{fact}} Although not all generation numbers have been officially confirmed, some have been mentioned by official sources and by Pokémon staff, including Generations {{gen|IV}}, {{gen|VI}}, and {{gen|IX}}.<ref>''"#'''Gen'''4"'' - a [https://twitter.com/Junichi_Masuda/status/1052350316681654273 post] on Junichi Masuda's Twitter</ref><ref>''"Pokémon X and Pokémon Y–the evolved sixth '''generation''' of Pokémon."'' - [https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2013/01/index.html No.233] - Junichi Masuda's blog</ref><ref>''"9th '''Generation'''"'' - [https://twitter.com/kymg/status/1638720732258787331/photo/1 Game Freak greeting card], Yusuke Kozaki's Twitter</ref>

==Core series games==
Within the [[core series]] games, generations are typically indicative of compatibility. Usually, Pokémon can freely be moved between games within a single generation, and can be sent forward to the next generation (but then can usually never return). Until Generation VII, games of the same generation could also link battle with each other, but cross-generation link battles have never been possible.

* The [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} games can [[trade]] Pokémon via [[Time Capsule]].
** The Generation I and II games were unable to interact with later generations until their [[Virtual Console]] releases; in those releases, they can send Pokémon (forward only) to [[Generation VII]] onwards.
* From Generation III to VII, Pokémon can be sent forward to the next generation via various different features ([[dual-slot mode]], [[Pal Park]], [[Poké Transfer]], [[Poké Transporter]], and [[Pokémon Bank]]), but can never return to the previous generation once sent.
** Within [[Generation VII]], while it is possible for [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} to trade and battle with each other, those games cannot communicate with [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] at all.
* In [[Generation VIII]] and {{gen|IX}}, Pokémon can be freely moved between games (regardless of generation) via [[Pokémon HOME]].
** Pokémon from [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] can be stored in Pokémon HOME, but if they ever travel to a game other than a Let's Go game, they can never return to a Let's Go game.
** From Generation VIII onward, it is no longer standard for games of the same generation to be able to directly trade or battle each other. Instead, almost all communication between them must be done via Pokémon HOME.
** Pokémon caught or transferred to [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]] cannot be sent to previous Nintendo Switch titles, unlike other core series games compatible with Pokémon HOME.

==List==

{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; border: 3px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color}}"
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Gen
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | New Pokémon
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Total Pokémon
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Core games (JP/US)
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Side games (JP/US)
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Spin-off games (JP/US)
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Anime (Japanese series and story arcs upper, English series and seasons lower)
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}" | Movies
! style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | TCG
|- style="background: #FFF"
! style="background: #{{kanto color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation I|I}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|151}}
| rowspan="2" | 151
| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Red|Green}} (1996/—) {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}} (1996/—) {{2v2|Red|Blue}} (—/1998) {{v2|Yellow}} (1998/1999)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Stadium (Japanese)}} (1998/—) {{pkmn|Stadium|Stadium (English)}} ({{tt|1999|as Pokémon Stadium 2}}/2000)
| rowspan="2" | [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] (1998/2000) [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|Trading Card Game]] (1998/2000) {{pkmn|Pinball}} (1999) {{pkmn|Snap}} (1999) {{pkmn|Puzzle League}} (—/2000)
| '''{{aniseries|OS|''Pocket Monsters''}}''' ''[[List of original series episodes#Indigo League arc|Pocket Monsters]]'' ''[[List of original series episodes#Orange League arc|Pocket Monsters: Episode Orange Islands]]''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''
| rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Base Set}} {{TCG|Jungle}} {{TCG|Fossil}} {{TCG|Base Set 2}} {{TCG|Team Rocket}} {{TCG|Gym Heroes}} {{TCG|Gym Challenge}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| '''{{aniseries|OS}}''' ''[[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]]'' ''[[S02|Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands]]''
|- style="background: #FFF"
! style="background: #{{johto color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation II|II}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|100}}
| rowspan="2" | 251
| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Gold|Silver}} (1999/2000) {{v2|Crystal}} (2000/2001)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Stadium 2}} ({{tt|2000|as Pokémon Stadium G&S}}/2001)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Puzzle Challenge}} (2000) {{pkmn|Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!}} (2001/—)
| '''{{aniseries|OS|''Pocket Monsters''}}''' ''[[List of original series episodes#Johto League arc|Pocket Monsters: Episode Gold & Silver]]''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''
| rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Neo Genesis}} {{TCG|Neo Discovery}} {{TCG|Neo Revelation}} {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} {{TCG|Expedition Base Set|Expedition}} {{TCG|Aquapolis}} {{TCG|Skyridge}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| '''{{aniseries|GS}}''' ''[[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]]'' ''[[S04|Pokémon: Johto League Champions]]'' ''[[S05|Pokémon: Master Quest]]''
|- style="background: #FFF"
! style="background: #{{hoenn color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation III|III}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation III Pokémon|135}}
| rowspan="2" | 386
| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} (2002/2003) {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} (2004) {{v2|Emerald}} (2004/2005)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Colosseum}} (2003/2004) [[Pokémon Box Ruby & Sapphire|Box RS]] (2003/2004) [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|XD]] (2005)
| rowspan="2" | [[Pokémon Channel|Channel]] (2003) [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|Pinball R&S]] (2003) {{pkmn|Dash}} (2004/2005) {{pkmn|Trozei!}} (2005/2006) [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue]] (2005/2006) [[Pokémon Ranger (video game)|Ranger]] (2006)
| '''{{aniseries|AG|''Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation''}}''' ''[[List of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episodes#Advanced Generation|Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation]]'' ''[[List of Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episodes#Advanced Generation Battle Frontier|Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation Battle Frontier]]''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''
| rowspan="2" | {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} {{TCG|EX Sandstorm}} {{TCG|EX Dragon}} {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}} {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends}} {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}} {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}} {{TCG|EX Deoxys}} {{TCG|EX Emerald}} {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}} {{TCG|EX Delta Species}} {{TCG|EX Legend Maker}} {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}} {{TCG|EX Dragon Frontiers}} {{TCG|EX Power Keepers}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| '''{{aniseries|RS}}''' ''[[S06|Pokémon: Advanced]]'' ''[[S07|Pokémon: Advanced Challenge]]'' ''[[S08|Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'' ''[[S09|Pokémon: Battle Frontier]]''
|- style="background: #FFF"
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon|107}}
| rowspan="2" | 493
| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} (2006/2007) {{v2|Platinum}} (2008/2009) {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} (2009/2010)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}} (2006/2007) [[My Pokémon Ranch|Ranch]] (2008)
| rowspan="2" | [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Mystery Dungeon Time/Darkness]] (2007/2008) [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] (2008) [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Mystery Dungeon Sky]] (2009) {{pkmn|Rumble}} (2009) [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Mystery Dungeon Blazing/Stormy/Light]] (2009/—) [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|PokéPark Wii]] (2009/2010) [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|Ranger: Guardian Signs]] (2010)
| '''{{aniseries|DP|''Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl''}}'''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'' ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''
| rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}} {{TCG|Mysterious Treasures|Mysterious Treasures}} {{TCG|Secret Wonders|Secret Wonders}} {{TCG|Great Encounters|Great Encounters}} {{TCG|Majestic Dawn|Majestic Dawn}} {{TCG|Legends Awakened|Legends Awakened}} {{TCG|Stormfront|Stormfront}} {{TCG|Platinum}} {{TCG|Rising Rivals|Rising Rivals}} {{TCG|Supreme Victors|Supreme Victors}} {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} {{TCG|Unleashed}} {{TCG|Undaunted}} {{TCG|Triumphant}} {{TCG|Call of Legends}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| '''{{aniseries|DP}}''' ''[[S10|Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl]]'' ''[[S11|Pokémon Battle Dimension]]'' ''[[S12|Pokémon Galactic Battles]]'' ''[[S13|Pokémon Sinnoh League Victors]]''
|- style="background: #FFF"
! style="background: #{{unova color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation V|V}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation V Pokémon|156}}
| rowspan="2" | 649
| rowspan="2" | {{2v2|Black|White}} (2010/2011) {{2v2|Black|White|2}} (2012)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Dream Radar}} (2012)
| rowspan="2" | [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]] (2011/—) [[Pokédex 3D]] (2011) {{pkmn|Card Game: How to Play DS}} (2011/—) {{pkmn|Rumble Blast}} (2011) [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|PokéPark 2]] (2011/2012) {{pkmn|Conquest}} (2012) [[Pokédex 3D Pro]] (2012) [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]] (2012/2013) {{pkmn|Rumble U}} (2013)
| '''{{aniseries|BW|''Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!''}}''' ''[[List of Pokémon the Series: Black & White episodes#Best Wishes!|Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!]]'' ''[[Best Wishes! Season 2|Pocket Monster Best Wishes! Season 2'']] [[Episode N|Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N]] [[Decolora Adventure!|Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure!]]''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M14|White—Victini and Zekrom Black—Victini and Reshiram]]'' ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''
| rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Black & White}} {{TCG|Emerging Powers}} {{TCG|Noble Victories}} {{TCG|Next Destinies}} {{TCG|Dark Explorers}} {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}} {{TCG|Dragon Vault}} {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} {{TCG|Plasma Storm}} {{tcg|Plasma Freeze}} {{tcg|Plasma Blast}} {{tcg|Legendary Treasures}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| '''{{aniseries|BW}}''' ''[[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]]'' ''[[S15|Pokémon Black & White: Rival Destinies]]'' ''[[S16|Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova and Beyond]]''
|- style="background: #FFF"
! style="background: #{{kalos color light}}" rowspan="2" | {{color2|000|Generation VI|VI}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation VI Pokémon|72}}
| rowspan="2" | 721
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|X and Y}} (2013) {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} (2014)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Bank}} (2013/2014)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Battle Trozei}} (2014) [[The Thieves and the 1000 Pokémon]] (2014/—) {{pkmn|Art Academy}} (2014) {{pkmn|Shuffle}} (2015) {{pkmn|Rumble World}} (2015) {{pkmn|Super Mystery Dungeon}} (2015) {{pkmn|Picross}} (2015) [[Pokkén Tournament]] (2015/2016) {{vg|Detective Pikachu|Detective Pikachu – Birth of a New Duo}} (2016/—) {{pkmn|GO}} (2016) {{pkmn|Duel}} (2016/2017)
| '''{{aniseries|XY|''Pocket Monsters XY''}}''' ''[[List of Pokémon the Series: XY episodes#XY|Pocket Monsters XY]]'' ''[[List of Pokémon the Series: XY episodes#XY&Z|Pocket Monsters XY&Z]]''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'' ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'' ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''
| rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}} {{TCG|XY}} {{TCG|Flashfire}} {{TCG|Furious Fists}} {{TCG|Phantom Forces}} {{TCG|Primal Clash}} {{TCG|Double Crisis}} {{TCG|Roaring Skies}} {{TCG|Ancient Origins}} {{TCG|BREAKthrough}} {{tcg|BREAKpoint}} {{TCG|Generations}} {{TCG|Fates Collide}} {{TCG|Steam Siege}} {{TCG|Evolutions}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| '''{{aniseries|XY}}''' ''[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' ''[[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]]'' ''[[S19|Pokémon the Series: XYZ]]''
|- style="background: #FFF"
! rowspan="2" style="background: #{{alola color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation VII|VII}}
| rowspan="2" | {{cat|Generation VII Pokémon|88}}
| rowspan="2" | 809
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}} (2016) {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} (2017) [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] (2018)
| rowspan="2" | {{pkmn|Bank}} ([[Pokémon Bank#Version history|Version 1.4]]) (2017)
| rowspan="2" | [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|Magikarp Jump]] (2017) [[Pokkén Tournament|Pokkén Tournament DX]] (2017) {{vg|Detective Pikachu}} (2018) {{pkmn|Quest}} (2018) {{pkmn|Rumble Rush}} (2019) {{pkmn|Masters EX|Masters}} (2019)
| '''{{aniseries|SM|''Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon''}}'''
| rowspan="2" | ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'' ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'' <hr style="border-top:1px solid #{{dark color}}"> {{DetPikMov}}
| rowspan="2" | {{TCG|Sun & Moon}} {{TCG|Guardians Rising}} {{TCG|Burning Shadows}} {{TCG|Shining Legends}} {{TCG|Crimson Invasion}} {{TCG|Ultra Prism}} {{TCG|Forbidden Light}} {{tcg|Celestial Storm}} {{tcg|Dragon Majesty}} {{tcg|Lost Thunder}} {{tcg|Team Up}} {{TCG|Unbroken Bonds}} {{TCG|Unified Minds}} {{tcg|Hidden Fates}} {{tcg|Cosmic Eclipse}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
| '''{{aniseries|SM}}''' ''[[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' ''[[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures]]'' ''[[S22|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Legends]]''
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background: #{{galar color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}}
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{cat|Generation VIII Pokémon|96}}
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | 905
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{pkmn|Sword and Shield}} (2019) {{pkmn|Sword and Shield Expansion Pass}} (2020) {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} (2021) {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}} (2022)
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{pkmn|HOME}} (2020)
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{pkmn|Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX}} (2020) {{pkmn|Smile}} (2020) {{pkmn|Masters EX}} (2020) {{pkmn|Café ReMix|Café Mix}} (2020) [[New Pokémon Snap]] (2021) {{pkmn|UNITE}} (2021) {{pkmn|Café ReMix}} (2021)
| style="background: #FFF" | '''{{aniseries|JN|''Pocket Monsters'' (2019)}}''' ''[[List of Pokémon Journeys: The Series episodes#Pocket Monsters (2019)|Pocket Monsters]]'' ''[[To Be a Pokémon Master|Pocket Monsters: Aim to Be a Pokémon Master]]''
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{tcg|Sword & Shield}} {{tcg|Rebel Clash}} {{tcg|Darkness Ablaze}} {{tcg|Vivid Voltage}} {{tcg|Shining Fates}} {{tcg|Battle Styles}} {{tcg|Chilling Reign}} {{tcg|Evolving Skies}} {{tcg|Fusion Strike}} {{tcg|Brilliant Stars}} {{tcg|Astral Radiance}} {{tcg|Lost Origin}} {{tcg|Silver Tempest}}

|-
| style="background: #FFF" | '''{{aniseries|JN}}''' ''[[S23|Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'' ''[[S24|Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series]]'' ''[[S25|Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series]]
|-
! rowspan="2" style="background: #{{Paldea color light}}" | {{color2|000|Generation IX|IX}}
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{cat|Generation IX Pokémon|120}}
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | 1025
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} (2022) [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] (2023) {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}} (2025) [[Mega Dimension]] (2025)
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{pkmn|HOME}} ([[Pokémon HOME#Version history|Version 3.0]]) (2023) {{pkmn|Champions}} (2026)
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{pkmn|Sleep}} (2023) [[Detective Pikachu Returns]] (2023) {{pkmn|Trading Card Game Pocket}} (2024) {{pkmn|Friends}} (2025) {{pkmn|Pokopia}} (2026)
| style="background: #FFF" | '''{{aniseries|HZ|''Pocket Monsters'' (2023)}}''' ''[[Liko and Roy's Departure]]'' ''[[The Sparkling of Terapagos]]'' ''[[Terastal Debut]]'' ''[[Rayquaza Rising]]'' ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' ''[[Mega Evolution]]'' ''[[Rising Again]]'' ''[[Wonder Voyage]]''
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" |
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{tcg|Scarlet & Violet}} {{tcg|Paldea Evolved}} {{tcg|Obsidian Flames}} {{tcg|151}} {{tcg|Paradox Rift}} {{tcg|Paldean Fates}} {{tcg|Temporal Forces}} {{tcg|Twilight Masquerade}} {{tcg|Shrouded Fable}} {{tcg|Stellar Crown}} {{tcg|Surging Sparks}} {{tcg|Journey Together}} {{tcg|Destined Rivals}} {{tcg|Black Bolt & White Flare}} {{tcg|Mega Evolution}} {{tcg|Phantasmal Flames}} {{tcg|Ascended Heroes}} {{tcg|Perfect Order}} {{tcg|Chaos Rising}}
|-
| style="background: #FFF" | '''{{aniseries|HZ}}''' ''{{OBP|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|season}}'' ''[[Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua]]'' ''[[Pokémon Horizons: Season 3—Rising Hope]]''

|-
! rowspan="2" style="background: #{{unknown color light}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Generation X|X}}
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{cat|Generation X Pokémon|{{PAGESINCATEGORY:Generation X Pokémon|pages}}}}
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{numpkmn}}
| rowspan="2" style="background: #FFF" | {{pkmn|Winds and Waves}} (2027)
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The '''eighth generation''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|第八世代|だいはちせだい}}}}''' ''eighth generation'') of Pokémon games, commonly referred to by fans as '''Generation VIII''', is the eighth installment of the Pokémon video game series. The eighth generation began with {{g|Sword and Shield}} and then continued with the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] DLC packs, followed by {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, and concluded with [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]].

Generation VIII is the first generation whose games do not include every previously available Pokémon to obtain, the first generation to include paid DLC in lieu of an additional game, and the first to be released entirely on a home console system, the [[Nintendo Switch]].

==History==
The eighth generation of Pokémon was announced with the reveal of {{g|Sword and Shield}} on [[Pokémon Day#2019|February 27, 2019]] through a [[Pokémon Direct#February 27, 2019|Pokémon Direct]]. These games were released worldwide on November 15, 2019.

Since February 11, 2020, players have been able to store their Pokémon and [[trade]] with other players in the cloud-based application [[Pokémon HOME]].

In the [[Pokémon Presents#January 9, 2020|Pokémon Direct]] presentation on January 9, 2020, the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] was announced, paid DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield introducing new content to the games. Its first part, [[The Isle of Armor]], was released on June 17, 2020, while its second part, [[The Crown Tundra]], was released on October 22, 2020. Physical bundles of each game with its expansion pass were announced on September 29, 2020 and released on November 6, 2020.

On the [[Pokémon 25th Anniversary|25th anniversary]] of the Pokémon franchise, a [[Pokémon Presents#February 27, 2021|Pokémon Presents]] presentation on [[Pokémon Day#2021|February 27, 2021]] was held, where {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, remakes of the [[Generation IV]] games {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, were announced, and they were released on November 19, 2021 worldwide. [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] was also announced during the same Pokémon Presents, and was released on January 28, 2022 worldwide.

Since May 18, 2022, players have been able to store their Pokémon from Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus and trade with other players in Pokémon HOME.

==Connectivity==
Regarding connectivity with previous generations, users of Pokémon HOME can carry forward their Pokémon from [[Pokémon Bank]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!]], and {{pkmn|GO}} to the application, allowing for a [[transfer]] of Pokémon that originate in [[core series]] games as early as {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, as well as the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console#Nintendo 3DS|Virtual Console]] releases of the [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} games.

Additionally, it would be the first generation since Generation I to allow Pokémon from future generations to be transferred backwards, supporting transfers to and from [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] through Pokémon HOME.

==Advances in gameplay==
* The addition of {{cat|Generation VIII Pokémon|81 new Pokémon}}, bringing the total to 890.
* The addition of {{cat|Generation VIII moves|80 new moves}}, bringing the total to 804.
* The addition of {{cat|Abilities introduced in Generation VIII|25 new Abilities}}, bringing the total to 258.
* A new region to explore, the [[Galar]] region, based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.
* A new open area with several landmarks and Pokémon, and connecting several towns, known as the [[Wild Area]].
* The addition of the [[Y-Comm]], which allows trainers to battle and trade Pokémon locally or online with [[Nintendo Switch Online]].
* A new [[villainous team]], [[Team Yell]].
* The introductions of the [[Rotom Phone]], which functions as a menu, and the [[Rotom Bike]], an upgraded version of traditional bikes that can grant a speed boost and move on water.
* Nineteen new [[regional form]]s (including two for {{form|Darmanitan|two different forms}} of a Pokémon), now including Pokémon from Generations II, III, and V as bases, and being the first generation to have forms from multiple generations.
** In addition, the introduction of [[List of cross-generational evolutionary lines|cross-generational Evolutions]] exclusive to [[regional form]]s.
* Many animations for characters and Pokémon are refined and expanded to be more expressive.
* Eight new [[Gym]]s, two of which have different type specialties depending on which version the {{player}} has, as well as introducing the first Gym that specializes in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Ten new [[Gym Leader]]s, including the first Dark-type [[Piers|leader]].
* A new battle mechanic, [[Dynamax]], which increases the size of a Pokémon and allows them to use [[Max Move]]s for three turns. [[Gigantamax]] expands on this mechanic by also changing a Pokémon's form and turning moves of a certain type into [[G-Max Move]]s.
* The introduction of {{wp|downloadable content}} in the form of the {{pkmn|Sword and Shield Expansion Pass}}.
* The introduction of cosmetic [[mark]]s and [[title]]s.
* The introduction of [[save data bonus]]es.

===Alterations from Generation VII===
* Pokémon that are not programmed into a game's current patch cannot be transferred into it.
* [[Move]]s from earlier games that are not programmed into a game's current patch [[Pokémon Sword and Shield#Unusable moves|cannot be used]] in Sword and Shield.
* The [[Town Map]] is now a part of the [[menu]], and once the player progresses to a certain point, they can use the replacement for [[Poké Ride]] {{p|Charizard}} Glide, the [[Flying Taxi]], directly from the Town Map.
* The abandonment of the following elements:
** The [[Moss Rock]], [[Ice Rock]], and [[special magnetic field]].
*** Due to this, the [[Methods of Evolution|Evolution methods]] of certain Pokémon are changed; {{p|Eevee}} now evolves into {{p|Leafeon}} or {{p|Glaceon}} via [[Evolution stone]], and Pokémon that evolved via special magnetic field now evolve via [[Thunder Stone]].
** [[Vs. Recorder]]
** [[Trial Captain]]s
** [[Totem Pokémon]]
** [[Island kahuna]]s
** [[Battle Royal]]s
** [[SOS Battle]]s
** [[Mega Evolution]], [[Primal Reversion]], [[Z-Move]]s, and [[Ultra Burst]]
** [[Rotom Powers]]
** [[Berry]] growth
** [[Island Scan]]
** [[Master Trainer]]s
* The [[Island challenge|island challenge]] has been replaced by the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]].
* The [[Elite Four]] is replaced by the {{DL|Galar League|Champion Cup}}.
* [[PC]] is replaced by [[Rotomi]].
* [[Poké Pelago]] is replaced by [[Poké Job]]s.
* [[Pokémon Refresh]] is replaced by [[Pokémon Camp]].
* The [[Festival Plaza]] is replaced by the [[Y-Comm]] and [[Victory Station]].
** [[Wonder Trade]] is replaced by [[Surprise Trade]].
** The [[GTS]] is no longer present in-game and is instead part of a [[Pokémon HOME|mobile application]].
** [[Battle Spot]] is replaced by [[Battle Stadium]]
* {{ga|Trainer Card}}s are replaced by [[League Card]]s.
* 12 Pokémon from the previous generations receive new [[Egg Group]]s, in addition to the Egg Groups they already had.
* 2 Pokémon receive new [[Ability|Abilities]].
* Repels no longer prevent [[symbol encounter]]s from appearing.
* The [[nickname]] of an [[outsider Pokémon]] can now be changed if the Pokémon does not already have a nickname, though it still cannot be changed otherwise.
* [[Wild Pokémon]] in the overworld can no longer appear {{Shiny}}.
* Foreign language Pokémon now retain their original language game's name when evolving.
* [[Badges]] are now required to catch Pokémon of a certain level.
* [[Affection]] has merged into [[friendship]].
** Due to this, Eevee now evolves into {{p|Sylveon}} when leveled up knowing a Fairy-type move and with high friendship. Additionally, all bonuses tied to the affection now apply to the friendship mechanic.
* Held items are now returned to the player's [[bag]] when a Pokémon holding it is [[Released Pokémon|released]].
* [[Egg Cycle]] is now 128 steps instead of 257.
* It is now possible raise individual stats with [[Vitamin|vitamins]] beyond 100.
* Like in the Pre-[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go]] games, Pokémon can only be released individually.

===Further additions in Sword and Shield updates===
====Version 1.1.0====
* The introduction of the [[Galarian]] form for {{p|Slowpoke}}.

===Further additions in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass]] DLC===
====[[The Isle of Armor]] (Version 1.2.0)====
* The addition of:
** Three new Pokémon (the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Kubfu}}, {{p|Urshifu}} and the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Zarude}}), bringing the total to 893.
** A new area to explore, the [[Isle of Armor]] based on the {{wp|Isle of Man}}.
** 29 new moves, some available exclusively as [[Move Tutor#The Isle of Armor|tutor moves]], bringing the total to 833.
** Two new Abilities, {{a|Quick Draw}} and {{a|Unseen Fist}}, bringing the total to 260.
** Seven new Gigantamax forms, bringing the total to 32.
** {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, which allows the player to add or remove the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}} to Pokémon they own.
** A former [[Mustard|Champion]] who was previously a {{type|Fighting}} Gym Leader.
* The introduction of the Galarian form for {{p|Slowbro}}.
* The return of:
** 102 {{DL|The Isle of Armor|Returning Pokémon|previously unavailable Pokémon}}, bringing the overall total to 540.
** [[Apricorns]], which can be used to make [[Poké Ball]]s.
** 13 previously unavailable and unusable [[moves]].
** [[Walking Pokémon]], allowing the player's lead Pokémon to follow them around the Isle of Armor after completing a certain objective.

====[[The Crown Tundra]] (Version 1.3.0)====
* The addition of:
** Five new Legendary Pokémon ({{p|Calyrex}}, {{p|Regieleki}}, {{p|Regidrago}}, {{p|Glastrier}} and {{p|Spectrier}}), bringing the total to 898.
** A new area to explore, the [[Crown Tundra]], based on {{wp|Scotland}}.
** Eight new moves ({{m|Thunder Cage}}, {{m|Dragon Energy}}, {{m|Freezing Glare}}, {{m|Fiery Wrath}}, {{m|Thunderous Kick}}, {{m|Glacial Lance}}, {{m|Astral Barrage}}, and {{m|Eerie Spell}}) bringing the total to 841.
** Seven new Abilities ({{a|Curious Medicine}}, {{a|Transistor}}, {{a|Dragon's Maw}}, {{a|Chilling Neigh}}, {{a|Grim Neigh}}, and {{a|As One}} (which is two different abilities)) bringing the total to 267.
* The introduction of the Galarian forms for {{p|Slowking}}, {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}}.
* The introduction of [[Dynamax Adventure]]s.
* The introduction of the [[Galarian Star Tournament]].
* The return of:
** 119 {{DL|The Crown Tundra|Returning Pokémon|previously unavailable Pokémon}}, bringing the overall total to 664.
** 26 previously unavailable and unusable [[moves]].

===Further additions in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
* The reintroduction of [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s and [[Ball Capsule]]s.
* The reintroduction of the [[Underground]], now known as the [[Grand Underground]].
* The reintroduction of the [[Union Room]] as a hub for communication.

==== Alterations from Sword and Shield ====
* [[TM]]s are once again single-use.

* Pokémon obtained from a previous or later game that enters a new game now have their moves reset.
* Eggs now hatch automatically in party order when they all become ready to hatch.

===Further additions in Legends: Arceus===
* Seven new Pokémon ({{p|Wyrdeer}}, {{p|Kleavor}}, {{p|Ursaluna}}, {{p|Basculegion}}, {{p|Sneasler}}, {{p|Overqwil}}, and {{p|Enamorus}}), bringing the total to 905.
* A new area to explore called [[Hisui]], which is the Sinnoh region in the bygone era.
* 24 new moves, bringing the total to 865.
*The introduction of several new forms.
**The introduction of {{form|Basculin|White-Striped}} {{p|Basculin}}.
**The introduction of the regional forms for {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}}, {{p|Voltorb}}, {{p|Electrode}}, {{p|Typhlosion}}, {{p|Qwilfish}}, {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Samurott}}, {{p|Lilligant}}, {{p|Zorua}}, {{p|Zoroark}}, {{p|Braviary}}, {{p|Sliggoo}}, {{p|Goodra}}, {{p|Avalugg}}, and {{p|Decidueye}}.
**New forms for {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, which play a central role in the story of Legends: Arceus.
* A new battle mechanic, [[Move mastery]] which allows a Pokémon to use a move in either agile style or strong style.

==== Alterations from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl ====
* Doors need to be opened manually again.
* Wild Pokémon in the overworld can appear shiny again.
* It is once again possible to release multiple Pokémon at once.

==Region==
[[File:Galar artwork.png|thumb|250px|Galar]]
===Galar===
{{main|Galar}}
The [[Galar]] [[region]] was introduced in {{g|Sword and Shield}}. This region appears to be a sprawling continent with a wide range of environments.

====First partner Pokémon====
The [[first partner Pokémon]] of the eighth generation, like the first partners of the previous seven regions, follow the Grass-Fire-Water trio, with {{p|Grookey}} the {{type|Grass}}, {{p|Scorbunny}} the {{type|Fire}}, and {{p|Sobble}} the {{type|Water}}.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{galar color dark}}; font-size:85%; border: 5px solid #{{galar color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:810Grookey.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Grookey|{{galar color dark}}}} 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:813Scorbunny.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Scorbunny|{{galar color dark}}}} 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{galar color light}};{{roundytr|5px}}; vertical-align:bottom" colspan="2" | [[File:816Sobble.png|100px]] {{pcolor|Sobble|{{galar color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{fire color}}" | {{tcolor|Fire|FFF}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
| {{MSP/8|811|Thwackey}}
| {{pcolor|Thwackey|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/8|814|Raboot}}
| {{pcolor|Raboot|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/8|817|Drizzile}}
| {{pcolor|Drizzile|{{galar color dark}}}}
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{galar color light}}"
| {{MSP/8|812|Rillaboom}}
| {{pcolor|Rillaboom|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/8|815|Cinderace}}
| {{pcolor|Cinderace|{{galar color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/8|818|Inteleon}}
| {{pcolor|Inteleon|{{galar color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan=2 style="background:#{{Grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
| colspan=2 style="background:#{{Water color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Water|FFF}}
|}

====Gym Leaders====
In Galar, most [[Gym Leader]]s are challenged in special stadium-style [[Gym]]s built on {{cat|Power Spots}} that facilitate the use of [[Dynamax]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Galar color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{Galar color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{Galar color dark}};" colspan="7" | {{color|{{Galar color light}}|Galar League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{Galar color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{Galar color light}}|Generation VIII}}
! style="background: #{{Galar color dark}};" colspan="3" | {{color2|{{Galar color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{Galar color light}}|Galar}}
|-
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|{{Galar color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | {{color|{{Galar color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}};" | {{color2|{{Galar color dark}}|Type}}
! colspan="2" style="background: #{{Galar color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Galar color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Grass|logo=yes|pic=VSMilo.png|ldr=Milo|djap=ヤロー|drm=Yarrow|loc=Turffield|cjap=ターフタウン|crm=Turf Town|bdg=Grass|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Water|logo=yes|pic=VSNessa.png|ldr=Nessa|djap=ルリナ|drm=Rurina|loc=Hulbury|cjap=バウタウン|crm=Bow Town|bdg=Water|size=x100px}}
{{gldr|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fire|logo=yes|pic=VSKabu.png|ldr=Kabu|djap=カブ|drm=Kabu|loc=Motostoke|cjap=エンジンシティ|crm=Engine City|bdg=Fire|size=x100px}}
{{gldr2|type=Fighting|logo=yes|pic=VSBea.png|size=x100px|ldr=Bea|djap=サイトウ|drm=Saitou{{sup/8|Sw}}|type2=Ghost|pic2=VSAllister.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Allister|djap2=オニオン|drm2=Onion{{sup/8|Sh}}|loc=Stow-on-Side|cjap=ラテラルタウン|crm=Lateral Town|bdg=Fighting|bdg2=Ghost}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Fairy|logo=yes|pic=VSOpal.png|size=x100px|ldr=Opal|djap=ポプラ|drm=Poplar|pic2=VSBede 2.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Bede|djap2=ビート|drm2=Beet|loc=Ballonlea|cjap=アラベスクタウン|crm=Arabesque Town|bdg=Fairy|region=Galar}}
{{gldr2|type=Rock|logo=yes|pic=VSGordie.png|size=x100px|ldr=Gordie|djap=マクワ|drm=Makuwa{{sup/8|Sw}}|type2=Ice|pic2=VSMelony.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Melony|djap2=メロン|drm2=Melon{{sup/8|Sh}}|loc=Circhester|cjap=キルクスタウン|crm=Circus Town|bdg=Rock|bdg2=Ice}}
{{gldr2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dark|logo=yes|pic=VSPiers.png|size=x100px|ldr=Piers|djap=ネズ|drm=Nezu|pic2=VSMarnie 3.png|size2=x100px|ldr2=Marnie|djap2=マリィ|drm2=Mary|loc=Spikemuth|cjap=スパイクタウン|crm=Spike Town|bdg=Dark}}
{{gldrb|col=2|tcol=2|bcol=2|type=Dragon|logo=yes|pic=VSRaihan.png|ldr=Raihan|djap=キバナ|drm=Kibana|loc=Hammerlocke|cjap=ナックルシティ|crm=Knuckle City|bdg=Dragon|size=x100px}}
|}
===Sinnoh===
{{main|Sinnoh}}
[[Sinnoh]] was featured in Generation VIII in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, which are [[remake]]s of the [[Generation IV]] games {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}.

====First partner Pokémon====
The [[first partner Pokémon]] featured in the remakes are the same as the original Generation IV titles, following the series' usual Grass/Fire/Water setup. The player is given a choice between {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, or {{p|Piplup}}.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{sinnoh color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:387Turtwig BDSP.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Turtwig|{{sinnoh color dark}}}} 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:390Chimchar BDSP.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Chimchar|{{sinnoh color dark}}}} 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:393Piplup BDSP.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Piplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP/BDSP|388|Grotle}}
| {{pcolor|Grotle|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|391|Monferno}}
| {{pcolor|Monferno|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|394|Prinplup}}
| {{pcolor|Prinplup|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable2|Grass}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}"
| {{MSP/BDSP|389|Torterra}}
| {{pcolor|Torterra|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|392|Infernape}}
| {{pcolor|Infernape|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/BDSP|395|Empoleon}}
| {{pcolor|Empoleon|{{sinnoh color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
|}

====Gym Leaders====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 4px solid #{{sinnoh color}};" colspan=4 cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="4" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh League}}
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color|{{sinnoh color light}}|Generation VIII}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color dark}};" colspan="2" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Region|Region:}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color light}}|Sinnoh}}
|-
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Type}}
! style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Badge}}
{{gldr|type=Rock|pic=VSRoark BDSP.png|ldr=Roark|djap=ヒョウタ|drm=Hyouta|loc=Oreburgh City|cjap=クロガネシティ|crm=Kurogane City|bdg=Coal|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=VSGardenia BDSP.png|ldr=Gardenia|djap=ナタネ|drm=Natane|loc=Eterna City|cjap=ハクタイシティ|crm=Hakutai City|bdg=Forest|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Fighting|pic=VSMaylene BDSP.png|ldr=Maylene|djap=スモモ|drm=Sumomo|loc=Veilstone City|cjap=トバリシティ|crm=Tobari City||bdg=Cobble|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Water|pic=VSCrasher Wake BDSP.png|ldr=Crasher Wake|djap=マキシマム仮面|drm=Maximum Mask|loc=Pastoria City|cjap=ノモセシティ|crm=Nomose City|bdg=Fen|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Ghost|pic=VSFantina BDSP.png|ldr=Fantina|djap=メリッサ|drm=Melissa|loc=Hearthome City|cjap=ヨスガシティ|crm=Yosuga City|bdg=Relic|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Steel|pic=VSByron BDSP.png|ldr=Byron|djap=トウガン|drm=Tougan|loc=Canalave City|cjap=ミオシティ|crm=Mio City|bdg=Mine|size=96px}}
{{gldr|type=Ice|pic=VSCandice BDSP.png|ldr=Candice|djap=スズナ|drm=Suzuna|loc=Snowpoint City|cjap=キッサキシティ|crm=Kissaki City|bdg=Icicle|size=96px}}
{{gldrb|type=Electric|pic=VSVolkner BDSP.png|ldr=Volkner|djap=デンジ|drm=Denzi|loc=Sunyshore City|cjap=ナギサシティ|crm=Nagisa City|bdg=Beacon|size=96px}}
|}

===Hisui===
{{main|Hisui}}
[[Hisui]] was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]. It is what the Sinnoh region used to be called before gaining its current name.

====First partner Pokémon====
The [[first partner Pokémon]] featured in the game follow the series' usual Grass/Fire/Water setup. The player is given a choice between {{p|Rowlet}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, or {{p|Oshawott}}.

{| style="margin:auto; width:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{legends arceus color dark}}; font-size:85%; {{roundy}}; border:5px solid #{{legends arceus color}}"
|-
! style="width:80px; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:722Rowlet LA.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Rowlet|{{legends arceus color dark}}}} 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}" colspan="2" | [[File:155Cyndaquil LA.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Cyndaquil|{{legends arceus color dark}}}} 
! style="width:80px; background:#{{legends arceus color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" colspan="2" | [[File:501Oshawott LA.png|96px]] {{pcolor|Oshawott|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}"
| {{MSP/LA|723|Dartrix}}
| {{pcolor|Dartrix|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/LA|156|Quilava}}
| {{pcolor|Quilava|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/LA|502|Dewott}}
| {{pcolor|Dewott|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable2|Fire}}
{{typetable2|Water}}
|- style="background:#{{legends arceus color light}}"
| {{MSP/LA|724H|Decidueye|Hisuian form}}
| {{color2|{{legends arceus color dark}}|Hisuian form|Hisuian}} {{pcolor|Decidueye|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/LA|157H|Typhlosion|Hisuian form}}
| {{color2|{{legends arceus color dark}}|Hisuian form|Hisuian}} {{pcolor|Typhlosion|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
| {{MSP/LA|503H|Samurott|Hisuian form}}
| {{color2|{{legends arceus color dark}}|Hisuian form|Hisuian}} {{pcolor|Samurott|{{legends arceus color dark}}}}
|-
| style="background:#{{Grass color}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Grass|FFF}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Water}}
| style="background:#{{Dark color}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{tcolor|Dark|FFF}}
|}

====Noble Pokémon====
The player confronts these [[noble Pokémon]] as part of the story of Pokémon Legends: Arceus in order to quell their frenzies. Each victory is rewarded with a [[Plate]].

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{hisui color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{hisui color}}" cellspacing=1 cellpadding=2
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}; color:#{{hisui color dark}}; background:#{{hisui color light}};" | Location
! style="color:#{{hisui color dark}}; background:#{{hisui color light}};" | Noble Pokémon
! style="color:#{{hisui color dark}}; background:#{{hisui color light}};" | {{color2|{{hisui color dark}}|Plate}}
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}; color:#{{hisui color dark}}; background:#{{hisui color light}};" | {{color2|{{hisui color dark}}|Warden}}
|-
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}}" | '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Grandtree Arena}}''' {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Obsidian Fieldlands}} 黒曜の原野 Obsidian Fields
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}}" | Lord of the Woods [[File:Menu LA 900N.png]] '''{{pcolor|Kleavor|{{rock color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Bug}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}}" | [[File:Bag Insect Plate LA Sprite.png]] '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Insect Plate}}'''
| style="background:#{{bug color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}}" | [[File:Legends Arceus Lian.png|x120px|Lian]] '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Lian}}''' キクイ Kikui
|-
| style="color:#{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}};" | '''{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Brava Arena}}''' {{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Crimson Mirelands}} 紅蓮の湿地 Crimson Wetlands
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{fighting color dark}};" | Lady of the Ridge [[File:Menu LA 549HN.png]] '''{{pcolor|Lilligant|{{fighting color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fighting}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:Bag Meadow Plate LA Sprite.png]] '''{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Meadow Plate}}'''
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; color:#{{fighting color dark}};" | [[File:Legends Arceus Arezu.png|x120px|Arezu]] '''{{color2|{{fighting color dark}}|Arezu}}''' ヒナツ Hinatsu
|-
| style="color:#{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}};" | '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Molten Arena}}''' {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Cobalt Coastlands}} 群青の海岸 Ultramarine Coast
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}}" | Lord of the Isles [[File:Menu LA 059HN.png]] '''{{pcolor|Arcanine|{{rock color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Fire}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Bag Flame Plate LA Sprite.png]] '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Flame Plate}}'''
| style="background:#{{fire color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | [[File:Legends Arceus Palina.png|x120px|Palina]] '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Palina}}''' ガラナ Garana
|-
| style="color:#{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Moonview Arena}}''' {{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Coronet Highlands}} 天冠の山麓 Tengan Foothills
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}}" | Lord of the Hollow [[File:Menu LA 101HN.png]] '''{{pcolor|Electrode|{{grass color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Electric}}{{typecolor|Grass}}
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Bag Zap Plate LA Sprite.png]] '''{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Zap Plate}}'''
| style="background:#{{electric color light}}; color:#{{grass color dark}};" | [[File:Legends Arceus Melli.png|x120px|Melli]] '''{{color2|{{grass color dark}}|Melli}}''' ツバキ Tsubaki
|-
| style="color:#{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{ice color light}};" | '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Icepeak Arena}}''' {{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Alabaster Icelands}} 純白の凍土 Pure White Tundra
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}}" | Lord of the Tundra [[File:Menu LA 713HN.png]] '''{{pcolor|Avalugg|{{rock color dark}}}}''' {{typecolor|Ice}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}" | [[File:Bag Icicle Plate LA Sprite.png]] '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Icicle Plate}}'''
| style="background:#{{ice color light}}; color:#{{rock color dark}};" | [[File:Legends Arceus Gaeric.png|x120px|Gaeric]] '''{{color2|{{rock color dark}}|Gaeric}}''' ハマレンゲ Hamarenge
|-
| style="{{roundybottom|5px}}; color:#{{hisui color dark}}; background:#{{hisui color light}}; text-align:left; font-size:80%;" colspan="4" |
* In the post-game, [[Calaba]] acts as Lady Lilligant's warden on Arezu's behalf, as she is working as a hairdresser in [[Jubilife Village]].
|}



==Title screens==
{{incomplete|section|Japanese SwSh Champion title screens; Japanese BDSP title screens, Japanese LA title screen, Alternate LA Screens}}
===English title screens===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{galar color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{galar color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sword color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}}
| style="background: #{{shield color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{shield color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}}
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color}};" | [[File:SwordTitle.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{shield color}};" | [[File:ShieldTitle.png|300px]]
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color light}}; color: #{{sword color dark}};" | {{color2|{{sword color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}} (After defeating {{color2|{{sword color dark}}|Leon}})
| style="background: #{{shield color light}}; color: #{{shield color dark}};" | {{color2|{{shield color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}} (After defeating {{color2|{{shield color dark}}|Leon}})
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color}};" | [[File:SwordTitle Champion.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{shield color}};" | [[File:ShieldTitle Champion.png|300px]]
|}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Brilliant Diamond color dark}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond}}
| style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Shining Pearl color dark}}|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Shining Pearl}}
|-
| width="14px" style="background: #{{Brilliant Diamond color}};" | [[File:Brilliant DiamondTitle.png|300px]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{Shining Pearl color}};" | [[File:Shining PearlTitle.png|300px]]
|}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{sinnoh color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|-

| style="background: #{{Legends Arceus color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{Legends Arceus color dark}}|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
|-
| width="14px" style="background: #{{Legends Arceus color}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:Legends ArceusTitle.png|300px]]
|}

===Japanese title screens===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{galar color dark}}; border: 5px solid #{{galar color}}"
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{sword color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}}
| style="background: #{{shield color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{shield color dark}}|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}}
|-
| style="background: #{{sword color}};" | [[File:Japanese SwordTitle.png|300px]]
| style="background: #{{shield color}};" | [[File:Japanese ShieldTitle.png|300px]]
|}

==Trivia==
* This is the only [[generation]]:
** To introduce a non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} pure Flying-type Pokémon.
** To not introduce a {{2t|Normal|Flying}}-type Pokémon.
** To introduce a [[Gym Leader]] [[Type expert|specializing]] in {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
** To not introduce any [[Elite Four]] members.
** To feature a [[remake]] of a spin-off game, namely [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]].
** To introduce [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]] that are [[gender unknown]], cannot [[Pokémon breeding|breed]], and are not {{type|Rock}}.
** To include core series games that are not developed by [[Game Freak]], namely [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]].
** To have its [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|last core series game]] be released in the same calendar year as the release of the [[Generation IX|succeeding generation]].
** In which the last Pokémon in the [[National Pokédex]] is not a [[Mythical Pokémon]] by the end of the generation.
** To feature a [[Sinnoh|previous region]] in two different games—being [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]—although Sinnoh was known as Hisui during the events in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
**To not feature Mega Evolution in any capacity in the generation's core series games since the [[Generation VI|introduction]] of the mechanic.
* This is the first generation:
** To have the selection of the player's appearance occur immediately upon beginning the game, rather than during the introduction.
** To lower the [[base stats|base stat]] total of a pre-existing Pokémon, namely {{p|Aegislash}}.
** In which Pokémon cannot lose access to moves by [[Evolution|evolving]].
** To change the [[Egg Group]]s of pre-existing Pokémon.
** To have paid [[DLC]] for its [[Core series|main paired releases]].
** To introduce new members to existing [[Legendary trio]]s, namely the [[legendary giants]] and [[forces of nature]].
** To introduce more than one core series [[region]] (although in [[Hisui]]'s case, it is the past version of the [[Sinnoh]] region).
** To introduce [[regional form]]s for more than one region.
** To introduce a {{2t|Bug|Psychic}} and a {{2t|Psychic|Poison}} Pokémon, marking the final types to be paired with Psychic.
** To feature ranked battles only in its initial releases.
** In which [[Looker]] does not appear since his debut.
** To not introduce a new [[Mythical Pokémon]] at the time of its debut.
** Since [[Generation II]] to introduce only one new Mythical Pokémon.
** To feature games in which the region's [[Pokémon Professor]] does not introduce the world of Pokémon to the {{player}}, a role instead fulfilled by [[Rose]] and {{ga|Arceus}}.
** To not have any of its newly introduced Pokémon appear in {{aniseries|PTS}} or its related media before the generation's start.
** To feature title screens in core series games that lack the [[game mascot]].
** To not feature a restaurant, [[Sushi High Roller]], since its introduction in [[Generation VI]].
** To not feature [[Mega Evolution]] in any capacity in the generation's core series games since their introduction in [[Generation VI]].
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* This is the first even-numbered generation to not introduce an [[Eeveelution]].
* This generation is tied with Generations VII and IX for introducing the most Legendary Pokémon, with eleven.
* This generation contains the shortest gap between game releases in the history of the core series, with 70 days between Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

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Ash's Solgaleo

2026-05-09T16:30:11Z

MH: /* Trivia */

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'''Ash's Solgaleo''' (Japanese: '''サトシのソルガレオ''' ''Satoshi's Solgaleo''), [[nickname]]d '''[[Nebby]]''' (Japanese: '''ほしぐもちゃん''' ''Hoshigumo-chan'') by {{an|Lillie}}, is a [[List of recurring wild Pokémon in the animated series|recurring Pokémon character]] in {{aniseries|SM}} taken care of by {{Ash}}, and his fifty-second Pokémon overall.

==History==
==={{aniseries|SM}}===
[[File:Tapus and Nebby.png|thumb|250px|left|Cosmog being left by the {{an|guardian deities}} in order to be found by {{Ash}}]]
Nebby debuted in ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]''. It first appeared in {{Ash}}'s dream, where it was created by {{p|Solgaleo}} and {{p|Lunala}} at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]. It was taken to [[Melemele Island]] by the [[guardian deities]] of [[Alola]], where {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}} led Ash to where it was sleeping. Taking it to the [[Pokémon School]], Ash and {{ashcl}} found that the unusual Pokémon emitted a high-pitched scream whenever it cried. Eventually calming it down, Ash decided to take care of Cosmog, which {{an|Lillie}} [[nickname]]d Nebby. When Ash brought it home with Lillie, it met {{an|Professor Burnet}}, {{an|Lusamine}}, [[Wicke]], and {{an|Faba}}, who revealed that Nebby could be an [[Ultra Beast]]. Lusamine later offered to take Nebby with her to [[Aether Paradise]], but Ash declined because of his promise to take care of Nebby. Lusamine gave in and entrusted Nebby's safety with Ash.

In ''[[SM048|Night of A Thousand Poses!]]'', Nebby teleported Lillie to Gladion, which prompted Lillie's fear of touching Pokémon to return. As a result, she lost her ability to touch her {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Vulpix}}, [[Snowy]].

In ''[[SM050|Faba's Revenge!]]'', it was lured out of Ash's bag by Faba, who convinced it to teleport him back to Aether Foundation's sealed lab. After arriving, Faba captured it in a device designed to keep it from teleporting. Faba intended to use Nebby's power to open an [[Ultra Wormhole]], but he was stopped by Ash's Pikachu and {{an|Gladion}}'s {{p|Umbreon}}. However, after being released, Nebby evolved into {{p|Cosmoem}}, and the residual energy from the Evolution caused a Wormhole to appear anyway.
[[File:Nebby Ultra Wormhole.png|thumb|250px|left|Solgaleo taking its [[Ash's friends|friends]] to [[Ultra Space]] to save [[Lusamine]]]]
Nebby was brought to the Altar of the Sunne by Ash in ''[[SM051|Family Determination!]]''. In [[SM052|the next episode]], Ash gave Nebby to the Tapu, asking for their help. After being blessed by {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Lele}} and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Fini}}, the four deities sung at the Altar, opening the mechanism within and causing Nebby to evolve into {{p|Solgaleo}}, much to the surprise of everyone present. After greeting the others warmly, Solgaleo accepted Ash, Lillie, and Gladion's plea to help {{an|Lusamine}}, giving Ash a [[Solganium Z]]. After having his [[Z-Ring]] upgraded to a [[Z-Power Ring]] by the Tapu, Ash and the others climbed on Solgaleo's back, and using the power of the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}}, created an [[Ultra Wormhole]] to travel to the place Lusamine awaited them.

After arriving in the [[Ultra Deep Sea]] in ''[[SM053|Rescuing the Unwilling!]]'', Solgaleo and Ash cornered Lusamine during [[SM054|the following episode]]. As a result, Lusamine flooded their island with a poisonous liquid. Due to Solgaleo's {{type|Steel}} giving it immunity to poison, it protected Ash from the liquid, and then carried him across it, dodging Lusamine's attacks along the way. After that, it went back with [[Ash's Lycanroc]] to help the others fight off Lusamine's Pokémon, who continued to heal themselves due to the Nihilego's energy. Everyone later succeeded after Lusamine was freed from Nihilego's control by Ash. Solgaleo then carried the group, now joined by the revived Lusamine, back to the Altar of the Sunne. After the conclusion of the episode, it parted from the group.

In ''[[SM055|The Professors' New Adventure!]]'', Solgaleo appeared above the site of {{an|Professor Kukui}} and Professor Burnet's wedding. The class thanked it for its help in [[Ultra Space]], to which it smiled back at them.
[[File:Nebby vs Necrozma.png|thumb|250px|Solgaleo battling {{form|Necrozma|Dawn Wings}} {{an|Necrozma}}]]
In ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', Solgaleo and {{OBP|Lunala|anime}} were playing in an [[Ultra Wormhole]] when they were attacked by a {{OBP|Necrozma|anime}}. They fled as Necrozma pursued them through the Ultra Wormhole. It eventually wound up being injured by one of Necrozma's attacks and was left behind.

In ''[[SM088|Full Moon and Many Arms!]]'', Solgaleo arrived in Alola, where it met up with Ash again and fought {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dawn Wings Necrozma}} in an effort to free Lunala from its control. With its {{m|Sunsteel Strike}}, Solgaleo managed to knock Necrozma off of Lunala, causing it to break apart and fall into the sea. Shortly after, the elite [[Team Rocket]] unit, the [[Matori Matrix]], attacked Solgaleo and Lunala by trapping them in an electrified net. After being freed by Ash's Pikachu and [[Gladion's Silvally]], Solgaleo retaliated by attacking the unit's aircraft, forcing them to retreat. Immediately after, Necrozma emerged from the sea and possessed Solgaleo, causing it to become {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Dusk Mane Necrozma}}. Ash tried to free Solgaleo, but was unable to stop Necrozma, and it fled into an Ultra Wormhole.
[[File:Ash Nebby Gladion Lunala.png|thumb|250px|left|Solgaleo and Ash teaming up with Lunala and Gladion]]
In ''[[SM089|The Prism Between Light and Darkness!]]'', Solgaleo remained fused with Necrozma. The Ultra Guardians, with Lunala's help, pursued Necrozma to [[Ash's Poipole]]'s [[Poipole's world|home world]], and learned that Necrozma was preying on the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] in order to absorb their light and restore itself to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|Ultra form}}. After being asked by {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Naganadel}} to save Necrozma, Ash, {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Lana}}, and Gladion attempted to use their Z-Moves to supply Necrozma with Ultra Aura and separate it from Solgaleo. [[SM090|However]], they were only successful in making it more powerful. Communication between the Guardians and their home base was soon reestablished. After Lusamine, Wicke, and Professor Burnet shared what they knew, they arranged for the people and Pokémon attending the [[Manalo Festival]] to follow the lead of the [[guardian deities]] and share a portion of their Ultra Aura with Necrozma. Combined with the Ultra Aura of the Ultra Guardians and their Pokémon, Necrozma received enough light to separate from Solgaleo.
[[File:Ash Alola Pokémon JN132.png|thumb|250px|Solgaleo encouraging {{AP|Pikachu}} in a vision]]
Solgaleo then joined forces with Ash, Gladion, and Lunala, giving Necrozma one last boost of power with the combined Ultra Aura of their [[signature move|signature]] [[Z-Move]]s, {{m|Searing Sunraze Smash}} and {{m|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom}}. Through these efforts, Necrozma's strength was finally restored. After Ash and Pikachu bade farewell to Poipole, Solgaleo and Lunala led the Ultra Guardians back to Alola.

In ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', Solgaleo returned to Alola to say goodbye to Ash, before taking him on a trip through Ultra Space. There, they came across an {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|unknown Ultra Beast}} off-screen.

==={{aniseries|JN}}===
In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Solgaleo appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against [[Leon's Charizard]].
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==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Ash and Nebby.png|thumb|250px|left|Solgaleo and Ash]]
In the original Japanese version of the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Nebby's official nickname is simply '''ほしぐも''' ''Hoshigumo'', as opposed to ''Hoshigumo-chan''. The ''-chan'' {{wp|Japanese honorifics|honorific}} is still used occasionally, with "Little Nebby" being used instead of Hoshigumo-chan in the English [[dub]]. In ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]'', {{TRT}} caught sight of the unidentified Pokémon while Ash was buying donuts from their food truck. [[James]] surmised that the unknown Pokémon was the [[baby Pokémon|pre-evolved]] form of {{p|Koffing}}, and named it '''Protokoffing''' (Japanse '''プチドガース''' ''Puchidogars''). This led to confusion when the trio saw Cosmoem in ''[[SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!]]'', causing James to assume that there was an intermediary phase it evolves into in Alola, which he dubbed '''Nanokoffing''' (Japanese '''カタドガース''' ''Katadogas''), but this was ultimately debunked when they witnessed "Nanokoffing" evolve into the {{pkmn2|Legendary}} Solgaleo. After its final Evolution, Ash and his classmates typically refer to it by its proper name, Solgaleo.
[[File:Nebby crying.png|thumb|250px|Nebby crying as a Cosmog]]
As a {{p|Cosmog}}, Nebby shared many traits with human babies. It slept and cried a lot, but was easy to amuse and was naturally curious. Its cries were quite powerful, and they caused nearby people and Pokémon to cover their ears. In ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]'', its cries were so powerful, it sent Pikachu flying back into a tree. Nebby was a very fussy eater and appears to have a preference for '''star candy''' (Japanese '''コンペイト''' ''{{wp|konpeitō}}''). It was also ticklish and enjoys playing hide-and-seek, as shown respectively in ''[[SM044|A Dream Encounter!]]'' and ''[[SM048|Night of a Thousand Poses!]]''.
[[File:Ash Rowlet Nebby backpack.png|thumb|250px|left|Nebby, as a Cosmog, sleeping with {{AP|Rowlet}} in Ash's backpack]]
In ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]'', it was shown that Nebby tends to {{m|teleport}} people to places they are thinking or talking about. {{Rotom}} surmises this is because it knew little about the world around it, so it had to depend on telepathy and other people to develop its abilities. By the end of the episode, it had become attached enough to Ash, to the point where it would willingly teleport to him on its own whenever they are separated.

After evolving into {{p|Cosmoem}}, Nebby hardly spoke, moved, or emoted, reflective of its cocoon-like state. However, after evolving into {{p|Solgaleo}}, it appeared to have grown into a more mature version of itself physically and mentally, letting Lillie hug it, happily accepting the Star candy from Ash, and licking him affectionately. As a Solgaleo, it can create Ultra Wormholes at will with the help of a Trainer with a [[Z-Power Ring]], a Solganium Z, and its Z-Move, Searing Sunraze Smash.
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==Appearance==
:''See also: [[Light trio]]''
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{steel color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a {{pcolor|Cosmog|000}}
! style="background:#{{psychic color light}};" | As a {{pcolor|Cosmoem|000}}
! style="background:#{{steel color light}};" | In its Radiant Sun phase
! style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|000|Pokémon fusion|Fused}} with {{color2|000|Necrozma (anime)|Necrozma}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Nebby anime.png|250px]]
| [[File:Nebby Cosmoem anime.png|250px]]
| [[File:Nebby Raidant Sun Phase.png|250px]]
| [[File:Dusk Mane Necrozma anime.png|250px]]
|}

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|psychic|steel|Nebby {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Teleport|1=Supersonic|2=Sunsteel Strike|3=Flash Cannon}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Teleport as a Cosmog|1=Supersonic as a Cosmog|2=Sunsteel Strike|3=Flash Cannon}}}}
{{anmov|psychic|Teleport|SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!}}
{{anmov|normal|Supersonic|SM047|A Masked Warning!|x=yes}}
{{anmov|steel|Sunsteel Strike|SM088|Full Moon and Many Arms!{{tt|*|Revealed to know the move in SM052}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|SM088|Full Moon and Many Arms!}}
{{anmov/f|steel|x=yes}}

===[[Z-Move]]s used===
{{anmov/h|psychic|steel|Nebby Searing Sunraze Smash.png|Using Searing Sunraze Smash}}
{{anmov|steel|Searing Sunraze Smash|SM052|Revealing the Stuff of Legend!{{tt|*|Base move is Sunsteel Strike}}}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:SM key visual 2.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}" | [[File:S21 KV.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:SM key visual 3.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}"| [[File:Future Connection Limited Poster.jpg|300px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}" | [[File:To Be a Pokémon Master poster.png|x250px]]
|-
| Japanese key visual featuring Nebby
| English key visual featuring Nebby
| Japanese key visual featuring Nebby
| Poster artwork for the Limited version of the {{color2|000|Future Connection (single)|Future Connection single}}
| Poster for ''{{color2|000|S25|Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master}}''
|}

==Trivia==
* Solgaleo is Ash’s first:
** [[gender unknown|Gender-unknown]] Pokémon.
** {{type|Steel}} Pokémon.
** [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* As shown in Ash's dream, Nebby was created by another Solgaleo and (supposedly) another Lunala that disappeared afterwards, never seen again.
* As a Cosmog, Nebby was the [[List of Pokémon by weight|lightest]] Pokémon owned by Ash.
** As a Cosmoem, it was the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] Pokémon owned by Ash and the heaviest Pokémon owned by a main character.
* Solgaleo has the highest [[List of Pokémon by base stats|base stat total]] out of any of Ash's Pokémon.
* Nebby is the first {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon belonging to a main character to have evolved on-screen.
* Nebby is the only Pokémon in the {{pkmn|animated series}} to have used the move {{m|Sunsteel Strike}}.

==Names==
;Nebby
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| ほしぐもちゃん ''Hoshigumo-chan''
| From 星 ''hoshi'' (star), 雲 ''gumo'' (cloud), and 星雲 ''seiun'' (nebula)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Danish, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, European Portuguese, Latin American Spanish
| Nebby
| From ''nebula''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| Doudou
| From ''doudou'' (a stuffed toy)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Wölkchen
| Means ''small cloud''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian, Brazilian Portuguese
| Nebulino
| From ''nebulosa'' (nebula)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| European Spanish
| Nebulilla
| From ''nebulosa'' (nebula)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 별구름 ''Byeolgureum''
| From 별 ''byeol'' (star) and 구름 ''gureum'' (cloud)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小星雲 / 小星云 ''Xiǎoxīngyún''
| From 小 ''xiǎo'' (small) and 星雲 / 星云 ''xīngyún'' (nebula)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小星雲 ''Síusīngwàhn''
| From 小 ''síu'' (small) and 星雲 ''sīngwàhn'' (nebula)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Нэбби ''Nebbi''
| Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| โฮชิกุโมะ ''Hoshigumo''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}

<div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
;Protokoffing
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| プチドガース ''Puchidogars''
| From プチ ''puchi'' (petite) and ドガース ''Dogars'' ({{p|Koffing}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, European Portuguese, Polish{{tt|*|SM056}}
| Protokoffing
| From {{wp|prototype}} and Koffing
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Polish
| Bobokoffing
| From ''{{tt|bobo|Baby}}'' and Koffing
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Minikoffing
| From ''mini'' and Koffing
|}
</div>
<div style="display: inline-block;">
;Nanokoffing
{| class="roundy" style="background:#{{psychic color light}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| カタドガース ''Katadogars''
| A play on マタドガス ''Matadogas'' ({{p|Weezing}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Polish
| Nanokoffing
| From {{wp|nano}} and {{p|Koffing}}
|}
</div>
</div>
{{-}}

==References==
<references/>

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* [[Nebby]]
* [[Lunala (anime)]]
* [[Necrozma (anime)]]

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[[it:Solgaleo di Ash]]

Magearna (M19)

2026-05-09T16:26:07Z

MH:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|ball=None
|nickname=Magearna
|jnickname=マギアナ
|tmnickname=Magearna
|image=[[File:Magearna M19.png|250px]] Magearna [[File:Original Color Magearna M19.png|250px]]
|caption=Original Color Magearna
|caught=no
|gender=Gender unknown, referred to as Female<ref name="gender">Although Magearna is gender unknown in the games, it is referred to as female in the movie.</ref>
|ability={{a|Soul-Heart}}
|prevonum=801
|noevo=incap
|pokemonname=Magearna
|type1=Steel
|type2=Fairy
|epnum=M19
|epname=Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
|current=[[Nebel Plateau]]
|java1=[[Yuka Terasaki]]
}}

'''Magearna''' (Japanese: '''マギアナ''' ''Magearna'') is a major character who appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

==In the movies==
[[File:Nikola and Magearna.png|thumb|left|250px|Magearna and Nikola]]
Five centuries before the events of the movie, Magearna was created using arcane science by [[Nikola]], who also created the [[Azoth Kingdom]]'s machinery, including a flying fortress that could be activated and powered by Magearna's Soul-Heart. However, the people began fighting over who would claim this power. Shocked that something he wanted to make people happy had led to only violence and pain, Nikola hid Magearna away at the [[Nebel Plateau]], where she met {{OBP|Volcanion|M19}}. The two became friends, as Magearna was able to fold up to protect herself whenever Volcanion exploded.

In the present, [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]] found Magearna and captured her on [[Alva]]'s orders. Volcanion pursued them, intending to get her back, but ended up being frozen and launched from the airship they were on. When Levi and Cherie later presented her to Alva, Volcanion reappeared, and Magearna ended up back with it.

When everyone had arrived at the Nebel Plateau, Alva and his forces struck again, capturing Volcanion and Magearna's friends as well as some of {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}' Pokémon. Levi and Cherie told Magearna that unless she surrendered, they would electrocute everyone who had been captured, including Ash and Volcanion. Magearna surrendered, and Alva removed her Soul-Heart before throwing her body away, returning to the Azoth Kingdom and using the Soul-Heart to activate Nikola's flying castle.
[[File:Magearna and Volcanion.png|thumb|250px|Magearna and Volcanion]]
Noticing that Ash, his friends, [[Kimia]], and Volcanion were approaching aboard Kimia's flying machine, Alva decided to test the castle's weapons, so he tried to fire a laser cannon, only to find that Magearna, still conscious inside the Soul-Heart, was resisting his commands. Once Ash, Kimia, and Volcanion got to the control room, Alva had his {{p|Gengar}} use {{m|Mean Look}} on the Soul-Heart so Magearna would not be able to resist his command before having it fire at the Nebel Plateau. With her home destroyed, Magearna's consciousness faded and {{MTR}} was no longer able to hear her voice. Alva fired the laser at the Nebel Plateau again, but this time it was blocked by Volcanion and Magearna's friends as well as [[Squishy]], who temporarily took on its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Complete Forme}}.

Once Alva had tried to escape, Ash replaced the Soul-Heart, only to find that she appears to have lost her memory and personality because of Alva forcing her to destroy her home. Once everyone had escaped and Volcanion had destroyed the castle, Volcanion was revealed to have survived the blast and fallen into a lake. Realizing that her friends were all safe, Magearna's personality returned and when Volcanion passed out, Magearna revived it by producing flowers from her arms.

===Personality and characteristics===
{{incomplete|section|2=More info}}
Magearna is a very compassionate Pokémon who is a very close friend to {{OBP|Volcanion|M19}}.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|steel|fairy|Magearna Fleur Cannon.png|Using Fleur Cannon}}
{{anmov|fairy|Fleur Cannon|M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel}}
{{anmov/f|fairy}}

==In the games==
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Ga-Olé]]====
Magearna appears in [[Pokémon Ga-Olé]].

{{Ga-OleExpansionList/header|Steel}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Magearna|Movie 2016}} ({{ga-ole|Promotional disks}})|Steel|Fairy|}}
{{Ga-OleExpansionList/footer|Fairy}}

==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
Magearna appears in {{OBP|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel|manga}}. Her role in the manga differs from the movie in that she actively fights to protect [[Nebel Plateau]] before surrendering herself to [[Alva]].

== Trivia ==

* Unlike other Magearna, this Magearna had the coat of arms of the [[Azoth Kingdom]] on its dress, however, it was lost along with its [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Magearna|Original Color]] overtime.

==References==
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==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Magearna}}
* [[Volcanion (M19)]]
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HZ071

2026-05-09T15:22:53Z

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'''Encounters at the Crystal Pool''' (Japanese: '''てらす池の出会い''' ''Encounter at the {{tt|Illuminating Pool|Crystal Pool}}'') is the 71st episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,303rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 1, 2024, in Australia on May 5, 2025, and in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2025, and in the United States on June 27, 2025.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede finally reach the Crystal Pool as they continue their hunt for the Terapagos researcher Ms. Briar. They don’t get to rest for long—a normally peaceful Milotic attacks and Terastallizes! After a tough battle, Friede and Cap return with Ms. Briar. Our heroes soon discover the teacher is a descendent of Heath, the author of the mysterious Scarlet Book that Dot found at Naranja Academy. She recounts Heath’s unpublished tales and shares that her studies on the legends of the Crystal Pool may help in their quest for the Six Heroes. What secrets hide in its clear waters?

==Plot==
Climbing up [[Oni Mountain]], [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Friede]] finally reach the end of the [[Infernal Pass]] and arrive at the [[Crystal Pool]] at the mountain's summit. They spot a [[signpost]], which informs them of a local legend that says that the Crystal Pool can allow one to see those who have died. However, the person they've come to meet, [[Briar]], is nowhere in sight, so Friede sets out to look for her while telling the children to wait. The trio's [[first partner Pokémon]] start playing at the shore of the pond, but their playtime is interrupted when an agitated {{p|Milotic}} suddenly emerges from the water before them and promptly {{Tera}}stallizes into a {{t|Ghost}} type. Left with no other choice, the children start to {{pkmn|battle}} Milotic, but its movements and counterattacks prove too fast for them. Liko tries to use {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}'s vine to hold it in place, but instead, Milotic ends up pulling Floragato underwater, forcing her to let go. Deciding on using a lure instead, Roy and Dot get an idea from a carnival game that [[HZ069|Dot played]] back during the [[Countryside Harvest Festival]]. Floragato ties her vine around {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}, who dances in the shallow water to lure Milotic in, at which point Floragato pulls Quaxwell to safety and {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} uses {{m|Disarming Voice}}. Surprisingly, Milotic uses Disarming Voice right back, and soon both it and Crocalor start singing to each other, with Milotic's Terastallized state becoming undone in the process as the two song-loving Pokémon communicate through their singing.

Just as the pacified Milotic dives away, Friede returns with Briar, who explains that Milotic's unprovoked aggression must've been caused by the Crystal Pool's composition. She and the young [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] introduce themselves to each other, with Briar having heard of them from [[Raifort]]. When the subject of their meeting, {{an|Terapagos}}, emerges from Liko's [[Bag|backpack]], Briar goes beside herself with excitement and tries to examine it, only for Terapagos to freak out and run away from her until Floragato manages to calm her down. Briar notes that she has actually seen another awakened {{p|Terapagos}} before, much to Liko's surprise. She also mentions how the crystals in the Crystal Pool resemble those found in [[Paldea]], explaining how [[wild Pokémon]] are able to Terastallize in [[Kitakami]] as well. She explains that she found this out while researching the Terastal phenomenon, which is heavily connected to Terapagos. Both sides of the conversation are eager to learn more from the other, so they head to Briar's tent nearby. While they set up tables and a campfire, Roy asks Briar who her partner Pokémon is, but she admits that her work has been so busy that she hasn't found herself one yet. Dot finds this relatable, also being very into studying Pokémon, although she does have Quaxwell watching after her.

After settling down, Liko tells Briar everything she knows about Terapagos's history, from her receiving it in the form a pendant from [[Diana|her grandmother]] to its connection with [[Lucius]], the [[Six Heroes]], and [[Laqua]]. While Briar cannot tell them anything about Laqua, she does note that Lucius must've met Terapagos somewhere, just like [[Heath]], the scientist who first named Terapagos and her ancestor. Her dream is to prove Heath's discoveries were true, and she pulls out a copy of his [[Scarlet Book]] from her backpack. It is the original tome, where the parts that were made illegible in the printed version are perfectly readable. One part details the expedition that Heath led into [[Area Zero]] down in the [[Great Crater of Paldea]]. In its depths, he had discovered many shining jewels, a Pokémon that he had named Terapagos, and [[Paradox Pokémon|many other mysterious Pokémon]]. However, Heath's writings about his discoveries were largely discredited, with hardly anyone believing him. That's why Briar is determined to solve the mysteries surrounding Terapagos and prove that her ancestor was correct. Liko finds the idea relatable, as she too had inherited the quest of solving the mysteries surrounding Terapagos and Lucius from her grandmother, making her and Briar kindred spirits.

Liko shows Briar her grandmother's research notes and Lucius's memoirs, the latter which her grandmother had found in her attic. Examining the memoirs, Briar notices a sketch of Terapagos's {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}, whose name the group hadn't known of before. Briar notes that for Terapagos to change from Normal Form to Terastal Form requires a special impetus or power of some kind. Roy realizes that one of these {{a|Tera Shift|transformations}} occurred during an [[HZ033|encounter]] with the [[Black Rayquaza]]. While Briar theorizes that Terapagos and the Six Heroes share some kind of unobserved connection, both Liko and Friede recall [[HZ064|another incident]] and ask Briar if she knows anything about the substance called [[Laquium]]. Although she doesn't, the fact that there's so many things she's not heard of before only makes her even more excited to uncover everything about Terapagos. After nightfall, Briar leads them back to the Crystal Pool, hoping that Terapagos's memories of Lucius and the location's rumored special properties could help them find some answers. They stand together in front of the glimmering pool while Terapagos calls out for Lucius, but despite the legend about the Crystal Pool allowing people to meet those who have died, nothing happens all night. The next morning, the Rising Volt Tacklers leave Briar to continue her research and return to the [[Brave Olivine]]. With their leads regarding Terapagos having dried out for now, the team decides to focus on finding the rest of the Six Heroes, although they don't really have any clues regarding their whereabouts either. [[Murdock]] notices that Dot is not with them, and Liko tells him that Dot stayed behind in [[Mossui Town]] to get some footage for her videos.

In Mossui Town, Dot has just finished recording some footage of the local Pokémon when Quaxwell points out an unusual {{p|Growlithe}} to her. Consulting her [[Rotom Phone]], Dot learns that it is a {{rf|Hisuian}} Growlithe. Remembering that {{p|Kleavor}} was also native to [[Hisui]], she quickly follows Growlithe to its {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Perrin]], who confirms that her Pokémon indeed comes from her homeland of [[Sinnoh]], once known as Hisui. Dot asks her if she knows anything about Kleavor, but she only agrees to tell her under some specific conditions, the first of which is getting to take a [[Photography|photo]] of her. While initially shy about the idea, Dot ultimately agrees. The second condition that Perrin declares is for Dot to show her strength in battle, sending out {{p|Leafeon}} to be her opponent. Although Dot immediately realizes that her Quaxwell is at a type disadvantage, she still resolves to fight. After both sides have dodged some of each other's attacks, Leafeon powers itself up with {{m|Swords Dance}}, followed by {{m|Leaf Blade}}. Quaxwell tries to counter the blows with {{m|Pound}}, but is still struck hard. He still gets back up, though, and after dodging some further Leaf Blades, he uses a new [[move]] that Dot recognizes as {{m|Air Cutter}}. Dot orders another Air Cutter, which powers through Leafeon's {{m|Razor Leaf}}, so Perrin instead calls for a {{m|Quick Attack}}. Quaxwell succeeds in dodging the fast-speed attack and deals the finishing blow with {{m|Low Kick}}, defeating Leafeon. As promised, Perrin shows Dot a photograph she's taken. Shocked by what she sees, Dot takes Perrin with her to the Brave Olivine's conference room, shocking her fellow Rising Volt Tacklers with the knowledge that Perrin has seen Kleavor, with the young photographer happily introducing herself to the bewildered adventurers.

==Major events==

* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Friede]] meet [[Briar]] and [[Perrin]] for the first time.
* [[Dot's Quaxwell]] learns {{m|Air Cutter}}.
* Dot has a {{pkmn|battle}} with Perrin and wins.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Briar]]
* [[Heath]] (flashback)

====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{p|Growlithe}} ([[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Perrin]]
* [[Briar]]
* [[Spinel]] (flashback)
* [[Heath]] (flashback)
* [[Area Zero]] Expedition surveyors (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Floragato}} ({{OP|Liko|Floragato}})
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}})
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Tinkatuff}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkatuff}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Dot]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}})
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Ludlow]]'s)
* {{p|Rockruff}} ({{OP|Murdock|Rockruff}})
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Lucius]]'s; [[Black Rayquaza]]; photo)
* {{p|Kleavor}} ({{OP|Lucius|Kleavor}}; shadowed)
* {{p|Entei}} ({{OP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}; photo)
* {{p|Growlithe}} ([[Perrin]]'s; [[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]; debut)
* {{p|Leafeon}} ([[Perrin]]'s)
* {{p|Cyclizar}} ([[Heath]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Terapagos}} ({{an|Terapagos|anime}}; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form and Terastal Form}}; Terastal Form in flashback)
* {{p|Milotic}} ({{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Arrokuda}}
* {{p|Barboach}}
* {{p|Yanma}}
* {{p|Terapagos}} ({{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}}; flashback; silhouette)
* {{p|Chimecho}}

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''What about {{p|Milotic}} is best known around the world?''
** Choices: Its beauty, its fearsomeness, its length
** Answer: Its beauty
* The [[Only One Story|opening animation]] is updated to include [[Dot's Tinkatuff]].
* [[Briar]] mentions that she has seen an awakened {{p|Terapagos}} before. This could be a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to the events of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}'s [[The Indigo Disk]] DLC, where she encounters a {{ga|Terapagos}} alongside the {{player}}, [[Kieran]], and [[Carmine]].
* The Milotic encountered at the [[Crystal Pool]] in this episode has {{t|Ghost}} as its {{Tera|Tera Type}}. Although it is never shown to the player in-game, the special Milotic encounter at the same location in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is programmed to have a Ghost Tera Type, possibly as a reference to the rumor that the location enables meeting those who have died.
* This episode marks the first physical appearance of a [[Hisuian form]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}} outside of specials.
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Liko]] and {{an|Terapagos}}, and the second features Briar.
** This is the first [[eyecatch]] in {{aniseries|HZ}} to not feature any {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
** This is the first eyecatch in the {{pkmn|animated series}} to not feature any Pokémon in the Japanese version since [[DP120]], and the very first one in the English dub.
* [[Dot]], [[Roy]], Liko, {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}, {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}}, and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} narrate the preview for the [[HZ072|next episode]].

===Errors===
* In the English [[dub]], [[Friede]] says "[...] ''we've'' seen some of the wild Pokémon in this area Terastallize", even though only Dot has seen it happen.

===Dub edits===

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Diancie (anime)

2026-05-09T15:10:49Z

MH:

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'''Diancie''' (Japanese: '''ディアンシー''' ''Diancie'') is a {{pkmn2|Mythical}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''. She is the princess of the [[Diamond Domain]] and of the {{p|Carbink}}.
{{spoilers}}

==In animation==
===History===
====Background====
[[File:Diancie diamond.png|thumb|left|250px|One of Diancie's diamonds]]
Diancie had been the princess of the [[Diamond Domain]] for a long time, when the elder Carbink, [[Carbink servants#Dace|Dace]], showed her that the Heart Diamond, a giant diamond used to sustain the land and provide energy and tranquility to the domain, was about to fade away. With that in mind, Diancie and her [[Carbink servants]] went to the outside world to find {{OBP|Xerneas|M17}}, whose {{a|Fairy Aura}} would give Diancie the power she needed to create a new Heart Diamond.

====''[[Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain]]''====
While on her way to find Xerneas, Diancie was resting in a house when she heard a Pokémon crying out for help. She decided to follow the sound to see if she could be of assistance. In the nearby forest, she found a {{p|Pangoro}} stuck in a hollow tree. She tried to get it out, but to no avail. Then, her loyal [[Carbink servants]] arrived and helped in getting Pangoro free by stomping down on the tree. Right at that moment, a group of {{p|Ariados}} appeared and threatened Diancie and the Carbink. The Pangoro they helped stood up, however, and drove the Ariados off. Later, Diancie and the Carbink set off in the sunset, unaware they were being spied on by [[Millis Steel]].

====''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''====
Diancie arrived in [[Avignon Town]]. Here, she was attacked by [[Merilyn]] and [[Riot]] along with their Pokémon. {{Ash}} was able to save her after he heard the two thieves attacking her. While Ash distracted them with {{AP|Pikachu}}, Diancie was able to get away with Ash and {{ashfr}}. She spent time with the group and found out that she has the ability to make diamonds. Diancie in turn learned about the outside world from them. During dinner, {{TRT}} snuck in with a sack while Diancie, {{an|Bonnie}}, and {{TP|Clemont|Dedenne}} were getting food. They nabbed Diancie with the sack and took her to a clock tower, where Team Rocket asked her to make some diamonds. Diancie was able to do so and while the trio was occupied with them, Diancie ran away. She was unable to open the door of the clock tower from the inside. Millis Steel opened the door for Diancie, setting her free. As such, Diancie was reunited with Ash and his friends.
[[File:Diancie dress.png|thumb|right|220px|Diancie wearing a dress]]
They headed to [[Orsay City]] by ship. Arriving in Orsay City, Diancie and the group go to a shopping mall. Since Diancie had not shopped before, {{an|Serena}} and Bonnie learned her about shopping by trying some clothing on her, while Ash and {{an|Clemont}} waited outside by a water fountain. Diancie's loyal servants Merrick, Bort, and Allotrope found Diancie in the mall and gave chase, reminding her of the task she was given. Ash was able to rescue her with one of Clemont's inventions.

Outside, Diancie got attacked by Merilyn again. While Ash held Merilyn off, Diancie escaped with Clemont, Bonnie, and Serena to safety. Riot arrived and tried getting Diancie with his Greninja's long tongue. Diancie was temporarily freed after Dedenne used {{m|Nuzzle}} on Greninja. The Carbink servants arrived and explained to the group their role as bodyguards to Diancie as she is their princess. From then on, the Carbink servants went with Diancie and the group. They arrived in the [[Allearth Forest]] where Diancie was able to meet Xerneas. Xerneas gave Diancie some of its {{a|Fairy Aura}}, which allowed her to successfully make diamonds without them disappearing.

[[File:Xerneas and Diancie.png|thumb|left|250px|Diancie and {{OBP|Xerneas|M17}}]]
Millis and her father, [[Argus Steel|Argus]], arrived with Millis showing her true colors as she was only helping Diancie master her diamond powers so they could actually steal her once she received the Fairy Aura. Before they could do so, Merilyn and Riot arrived and Riot was able to snatch Diancie. She was taken to an underground pool where {{OBP|Yveltal|M17}}'s nest resided. The fighting over Diancie caused Yveltal to wake up from its nest in rage, causing it to destroy the forest with its {{m|Oblivion Wing}}. Diancie protected Ash, his friends, and Dace from another Oblivion Wing by Mega Evolving into Mega Diancie. As she Mega Evolved, Diancie was able to create a large diamond, which prevented the Oblivion Wing from hitting them. Xerneas arrived and stopped Yveltal from damaging the forest any further.

With the crisis over, Diancie, the group, and the Carbink servants returned to the Diamond Domain. Diancie Mega Evolved and restored the kingdom by creating another Heart Diamond. Bonnie reached into her bag and noticed the diamond Diancie gave her did not disappear unlike the other ones before Diancie was given Fairy Aura. Bonnie gave Diancie the diamond to remind them of their friendship.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Carbink and Diancie.png|thumb|left|250px|Diancie and her Carbink servants]]
Diancie was shown to have very formal manners similar to those of royalty. This was especially seen as she often spoke to {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and {{TRT}} in a very formal manner. While Diancie has good manners, she spent most of her life in the [[Diamond Domain]] and as a result was quite unfamiliar with the outside world.

Diancie was born with the power to {{pkmn2|talking|talk to others through telepathy}}, namely her Carbink servants, and did not know what a thief was until Ash and his friends told her. She seems to have a good relationship with the Carbink that live with her, although they tend to get annoyed with her from time to time, such as Dace when she wouldn't take him seriously.

Diancie is incredibly generous, which was seen when she made diamonds for Team Rocket even though they had kidnapped her. She is also sensitive, which was seen when she was crying after seeing the Diamond Domain in ruins. She even went as far as saying that she did not deserve to be called a princess. After she saved the Diamond Domain, while she retained much of her personality such as her formality, she learned to take her duties and responsibilities more seriously.

===Appearance===
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! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | As a Mega Diancie
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| [[File:Mega Diancie M17.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
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{{anmov|rock|Diamond Storm|M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}
{{anmov/f|fairy}}

===Voice actors===
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|ja=松本まりか ''Marika Matsumoto''
|en=Caitlin Glass
|nl=Priscilla Knetemann
|da=Tara Toya
|fi=Sinna Virtanen
|es_eu=Cristina Yuste
|es_la=Georgina Sánchez
|it=Serena Clerici
|ko=조현정 ''Jo Hyeonjeong''
|pl=Agata Paszkowska
|pt_br=Tatiane Keplmair
|ru=Жанна Никонова ''Janna Nikonova''
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==In the games==
===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon Tretta]]====
Diancie appears in [[Pokémon Tretta]].

{{TrettaExpansionList/header|Fairy}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Diancie|Movie 2014}} ({{tretta|Promotional Tretta}})|Fairy|Super}}
{{TrettaExpansionList/footer|Fairy}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Diancie M17 manga.png|thumb|200px|Diancie in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}'']]
===Movie adaptations===
Diancie appeared in the manga adaptation of the {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction|movie}}, where it played the same role.

==In the TCG==
Diancie is featured in the TCG. The following is a list of cards featuring Diancie.
{{cardlist/header|Diancie|Fairy|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Diancie (Phantom Forces 71)|Diancie]]|type=Fairy|enset=Phantom Forces|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=71/119|jpset=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum=053/XY-P|jpset2=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum2=054/XY-P|enset3=Generations|enrarity3=Uncommon|ennum3=RC22/RC32|jpset3=PokéKyun Collection|jprarity3=U|jpnum3=027/032|jpset4=XY-P Promotional cards|jpnum4=271/XY-P}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fairy}}

===Merchandise===
====Theater Diancie Movie Commemoration Set====
The third pack released on July 19, 2014 was the '''Theater Diancie Movie Commemoration Set''' (Japanese: '''映画公開記念　ディアンシーセット＜劇場・ポケモンセンター限定＞''' ''Movie Commemoration Diancie Set <Theater•Pokémon Center Limited>''), 1 of 2 products to feature the Jewel Pokémon {{p|Diancie}} in its Japanese TCG debut. The set contains the titular Diancie promotional card, as well as 1 booster pack from {{TCG|Collection X}}, 1 from {{TCG|Collection Y}}, 1 from {{TCG|Wild Blaze}}, and 1 from {{TCG|Rising Fist}}. A prize lottery application postcard is also included. Unlike the Xerneas and Yveltal sets, this one could only be purchased at Pokémon Centers or at participating cinemas showing ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Diancie|53}} ({{TCG|XY-P Promotional cards|XY-P Promo}} 53)

'''Product image:'''
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====Seven & I Diancie Movie Commemoration Set====
Another Diancie-related product was the final pack first made available on July 19, 2014. The '''Seven & I Diancie Movie Commemoration Set''' (Japanese: '''映画公開記念　ディアンシーセット＜セブン&アイ・ポケモンセンター限定＞''' ''Movie Commemoration Diancie Set <Seven & I•Pokémon Center Limited>'') contains the same assortment of booster packs as the previous version, as well as the same Diancie promotional card albeit with different artwork. This set was exclusive to Pokémon Centers and store chains owned by {{wp|Seven & I Holdings Co.|Seven & I Holdings}}, such as {{wp|7-Eleven}} and {{wp|Ito-Yokado}}. As with the other sets, an application postcard for the prize lottery to be run in September 2014 was also included.

'''Promotional card:'''
*{{TCG ID|XY-P Promo|Diancie|54}} ({{TCG|XY-P Promotional cards|XY-P Promo}} 54)

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==Notes==
{{reflist|gender Diancie}}

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Diancie}}
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Jigglypuff (anime)

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'''Jigglypuff''' (Japanese: '''プリン''' ''Purin'') is a [[List of recurring wild Pokémon in the animated series|recurring Pokémon character]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}.

==In animation==
===History===
===={{aniseries|OS}}====
=====Kanto=====
[[File:Jigglypuff fruit.png|thumb|220px|left|Brock giving Jigglypuff a fruit to soothe its throat]]
Jigglypuff's first appearance was in ''[[EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff]]'', where it was found standing on a stump. {{an|Misty}} tried to capture it with her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, but decided otherwise when she learned that the Jigglypuff could not {{m|sing}}. After {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} had thwarted [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}'s plan to capture Jigglypuff, they agreed to restore the Balloon Pokémon's voice. They succeeded when {{an|Brock}} gave it a piece of fruit which soothed its throat. Now capable of singing, it performed for them, putting everyone within hearing range to sleep. This upset Jigglypuff, which angrily dug into Ash's [[bag|backpack]] and pulled out a marker which it used to draw on the faces of everyone who fell asleep. When Ash and his friends awoke, they saw that it was still unhappy. After a similar failure with their Pokémon ({{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} appeared to have succeeded at first but was soon discovered to merely be sleeping with its eyes open), Ash and his friends promised to find someone who could listen to its song without falling asleep. Later, it sang for the people in [[Neon Town]], putting the whole town to sleep (and scribbling on everyone's face afterward).
[[File:Mad Jigglypuff.png|thumb|250px|Jigglypuff angry after its audience falls asleep]]

Jigglypuff then chose to follow the gang throughout their journey across [[Kanto]], having set a goal to finally have someone listen to its song in its entirety without falling asleep. In [[EP046|the following episode]], Jigglypuff made another attempt to sing for everyone at [[Grampa Canyon]] at Misty's request, so that {{p|Aerodactyl}} and the other Prehistoric Pokémon could be put back to sleep. When everybody else was also put to sleep, Jigglypuff angrily scribbled on their faces with its marker.

It next reappeared in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', where it sang most of its song, putting {{Gary}} and [[Gary's cheerleaders|his cheerleaders]] to sleep.

In ''[[EP060|Beach Blank Out Blastoise!]]'', Jigglypuff became stuck inside a {{p|Blastoise}}'s water cannon. Blastoise washed up on its island home, and eventually, the island's {{p|Squirtle}} and {{p|Wartortle}} drifted off to sleep from Jigglypuff's song. Later, [[Ash's Squirtle]] rescued Jigglypuff before {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|submarine]] exploded.

Jigglypuff's microphone marker was taken by a group of {{p|Clefairy}}, who were stealing items to construct their own spacecraft, in ''[[EP062|Clefairy Tales]]''. The Clefairy were later defeated by Jigglypuff's ferocious onslaught of {{m|Double Slap}} attacks.

Jigglypuff's singing eventually proved to be useful after it summoned an ancient {{pkmn2|giant}} Jigglypuff from a bell in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis!]]''. The giant Jigglypuff was then able to put a rampaging {{p|Alakazam}} and {{p|Gengar}}, both of them also giant, to sleep.

=====Orange Islands=====
In ''[[EP082|A Scare in the Air]]'', Jigglypuff noticed a lever that resembled a microphone. As it jumped up to sing into it, it unexpectedly caused the blimp's ballast water to be released and send the aircraft flying. Jigglypuff's foot became tangled in some rope and it was also carried off to the [[Orange Islands]].

In ''[[EP094|Snack Attack]]'', Ash and his friends set up a stage for Jigglypuff to lure it out and help stop the {{AP|Snorlax}} that was causing trouble at the [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]]. The plan worked, with Jigglypuff's singing putting an end to Snorlax's eating frenzy and giving Ash the chance to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it for himself.

Jigglypuff also made regular cameo appearances throughout the Orange Islands arc, where it tended to lull everyone to sleep with its song. Afterwards, it would always scribble on their faces out of anger.

===={{aniseries|GS}}====
Jigglypuff continued following Ash and his friends into [[Johto]], where its goal was mentioned by {{MTR}} in ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'', when the two Pokémon made a short-lived agreement to pursue their dreams together. Jigglypuff became absorbed in its dream to become a famous singer, tending to shift between reality and fantasy. However, its primary goal was still to find someone who could listen to its song the whole way through. Because of this, it frequently went to great lengths to protect its microphone-like marker.

In ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]'', Ash and his friends re-encountered Jigglypuff on [[Snowtop Mountain]], but it was frozen in ice. After defrosting it, Jigglypuff accompanied the group and [[Todd Snap]] on their expedition to find the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Articuno}}. Ash managed to stop Jigglypuff from singing several times, but it eventually lulled Team Rocket to sleep.

Jigglypuff appeared less frequently in Johto, but made cameo appearances in a few episodes such as ''[[EP223|Throwing in the Noctowl]]'' and ''[[EP243|Same Old Song And Dance]]''. It also appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP246|Wish Upon a Star Shape]]'' and made small cameos in the opening sequences of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' and ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.
[[File:BW ED 04 Jigglypuff.png|thumb|220px|Jigglypuff in the ending [[Look Look☆Here]]]]

===={{aniseries|RS}}====
Jigglypuff appeared only once in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'', in ''[[AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party!]]''. In this episode, it was revealed to have traveled to [[Hoenn]], and was overjoyed to see [[Alanna]]'s {{p|Whismur}} not falling asleep while it was singing, unaware that this was due to Whismur's {{a|Soundproof}} Ability.

Jigglypuff was later referenced in ''[[AG142|Caterpie's Big Dilemma]]'', which featured a karaoke microphone with a miniature Jigglypuff on it, holding its own tiny marker.

===={{aniseries|SM}}====
After a very long absence, Jigglypuff reappeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''. It first appeared in front of Ash, {{ashcl}}, Brock, Misty, and their Pokémon at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]. {{an|Mallow}}, {{an|Lillie}}, and {{an|Lana}}, having not seen a Jigglypuff before, were excited to see it, but Ash, {{AP|Pikachu}}, Brock, and Misty remembered their previous encounters with it and thus were terrified. Jigglypuff started singing, causing all of them to fall asleep. As usual, this made Jigglypuff upset, and it proceeded to scribble all over everyone's faces.

In [[SM043|the next episode]], Jigglypuff was shown sleeping on top of the plane that Ash and his classmates were taking back to [[Alola]]. In ''[[SM045|Now You See Them, Now You Don't!]]'', [[Nebby]] used {{m|Teleport}} with {{an|Sophocles}} and Ash and took them to Jigglypuff. It put Pikachu, Nebby, and Ash to sleep with its singing before leaving.

In ''[[SM056|Let Sleeping Pokémon Lie!]]'', Jigglypuff ended up singing Team Rocket and {{an|Bewear}} to sleep before scribbling on their faces. Later, Jigglypuff landed in the [[Pokémon School]], where it sang Ash, his classmates, {{an|Professor Kukui}}, [[Samson Oak]], and Samson's {{p|Komala}} to sleep. When it went to scribble on Komala's face, Komala suddenly struck back. Eventually, Jigglypuff got a taste of its own medicine when it fell asleep, and Komala promptly scribbled on its face. Afterwards, it appeared to have befriended Komala.
[[File:Jigglypuff JN.png|thumb|220px|Jigglypuff in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
In ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]'', [[Grandpa Forest]] listened to Jigglypuff {{m|sing}}, only to fall {{status|Sleep|asleep}}, much to Jigglypuff's annoyance.

In ''[[SM112|Got Meltan?]]'', Jigglypuff was seen floating past the [[Pokémon School]].

In ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', Jigglypuff was seen sneaking aboard the plane that took Ash back to Kanto.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
Jigglypuff appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

====Other appearances====
Jigglypuff has been featured in the ending themes [[Look Look☆Here]] and [[Twerp, Twerpette]].

Jigglypuff was also briefly featured in the [[Pikachu short]], ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Jigglypuff and Komala.png|thumb|220px|Jigglypuff and Komala after having its face scribbled on]]
[[File:Jigglypuff karaoke mike.png|thumb|200px|left|Jigglypuff depicted on a karaoke mic]]
Jigglypuff is characterized by its sassy attitude and love of attention. In ''[[EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff]]'', it secretly attacked Pikachu as an envious response to Ash's affection for his Pokémon. Similarly, in ''[[EP243|Same Old Song and Dance]]'', it bullied two {{p|Igglybuff}} who performed with their Trainer {{OBP|Brittany|EP243}}. Jigglypuff is also quick-tempered, ending potential friendships with those who upset it, like with Meowth in ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]''.

Jigglypuff is perhaps best known, however, for its running gag. Whenever it sees that its song has put its listeners to sleep, it inflates angrily and doodles over the faces of its audience with its marker pen. However, there have been two instances in which characters have listened to a portion of its song without getting drowsy: the first being during Jigglypuff's first performance in ''The Song of Jigglypuff'', and the second during its brief appearance in ''[[EP054|The Case of the K-9 Caper!]]'', when {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} were trying to fight off a brainwashed {{p|Growlithe}} Squad. In ''[[AG039|A Poké-BLOCK Party!]]'', its song was finally heard completely by a {{p|Whismur}}, although Whismur fainted during Jigglypuff's second performance due to exhaustion from an unrelated battle that happened earlier.

Besides its marker, Jigglypuff also has a voice-changing megaphone, which it picked up in ''The Case of the K-9 Caper!''. However, it has yet to use it.
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===Moves used===
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{{anmov|normal|Sing|EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Slap|EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff}}
{{anmov|normal|Pound|EP062|Clefairy Tales}}
{{anmov/f|fairy}}

===Voice actors===
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|ja=かないみか ''[[Mika Kanai]]''
|en=[[Rachael Lillis]] ([[EP045]]-[[AG039]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[SM042]]-present)
|fr_eu=Guylaine Gibert
|de=Mara Winzer}}

==In the manga==
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Jigglypuff EToP.png|thumb|200px|Jigglypuff as it appears in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
In ''[[ET10|Clefairy in Space]]'', Mimi's Jigglypuff saved everyone from Team Rocket by singing. In ''[[ET15|Attack of the Demon Stomach]]'', it was used to knock out a hungry {{AP|Snorlax}} from eating all of the fruit on the [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]].

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|normal||Jigglypuff Sing EToP.png|Using Sing}}
{{anmov|normal|Sing|ET10|Clefairy Tales}}
{{anmov/f|normal}}

===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
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[[File:Newspaper Jigglypuff.png|thumb|220px|Jigglypuff in the Pokemon Newspaper Strip]]
Jigglypuff is a recurring character in the [[Pokémon Newspaper Strip]]. Like in the animated series, Jigglypuff frequently sings, expecting people and Pokémon to appreciate its song. However, its song causes them to sleep, and Jigglypuff makes drawings on their faces. Jigglypuff enjoys singing and writing its own songs too. Jigglypuff appears to live at the Ketchum household as it is shown among Ash's other Pokémon.

==In the games==
===In the [[core series]]===
====Pokémon Yellow====
In {{game|Yellow}}, there is a Jigglypuff at the {{ci|Pewter}} [[Pokémon Center]]. If it is interacted with, it will sing its song, which will put {{OBP|Pikachu|Yellow}} to sleep if it does not already have a status condition. Pikachu will remain where it is standing until the player leaves the center, talks to it, or uses the Poké Flute while standing next to it. [[Nurse Joy]] will note the sleeping Pikachu if she is spoken to, and will not heal the player's party until Pikachu is awoken. Also, if the lady of the Cable Club is spoken to, she'll say "We're making preparations. Please wait." until Pikachu is awoken. If the player tries to deposit Pikachu in the PC or select Pikachu in the party, the game will state there is "No response". If the player looks at Pikachu in the party, its sprite will be missing. Jigglypuff is also present at the Pewter Pokémon Center in the other [[Generation I]] games, the [[Generation II]] games, and their respective remakes, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. In Generation I and FireRed and LeafGreen, while it sings just like in Yellow, its song has no effect, likely due to all of the player's Pokémon being in Poké Balls. In Generation II and HeartGold and SoulSilver, it does not sing.

===In the spin-off games===
====[[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]]====
Jigglypuff appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]].

====[[Pokémon Snap]]====
A Jigglypuff—which may be this same Jigglypuff—appears in the {{OBP|Cave|Snap}} area of [[Pokémon Snap]]. It and two other Jigglypuff are being harassed by a trio of {{p|Koffing}}. They leave after being saved by the player, but return at the end of the course to {{m|Sing}} for the camera. The center-most one uses a marker as a microphone, and inflates itself in anger in the same manner if the [[Poké Flute]] is played over its singing.

[[File:Jigglypuff Zany Cards.png|thumb|200px|Jigglypuff in [[Pokémon Zany Cards]]]]
====[[Pokémon Zany Cards]]====
In Special Seven mode, Jigglypuff appears as card #3. When Jigglypuff is used, it will sing the opponent to sleep (becoming enraged in the process), forcing them to miss a turn.
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==Trivia==
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} dub, Jigglypuff is referred to as a female. However, in several Kids' WB promotional spots, Jigglypuff is referred to as a male.
* Jigglypuff is confirmed to be part {{type|Fairy}} in [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] of [[SM045]].

==Related articles==
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* [[:Category:Episodes focusing on Jigglypuff|Episodes focusing on Jigglypuff]]
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[[Category:Animated series running gags]]
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[[Category:Pokémon Newspaper Strip characters]]

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JN136

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'''This Could be the Start of Something Big!''' (Japanese: '''サトシとゴウ！あらたなる旅立ち！！''' ''{{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} and {{tt|Go|Goh}}! Embark on a New Journey!!'') is the 136th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,221st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on December 16, 2022, in Canada on May 6, 2023, in Australia on May 12, 2023, in South Africa on May 16, 2023, and in the United States on June 23, 2023.
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==Blurb==


A camping trip becomes even more exciting when Ash and Goh challenge the Legendary Pokémon Lugia to a Raid Battle! The action is fierce but friendly, and eventually Ash and Goh ride on Lugia’s back as it flies over Kanto. The boys are filled with wonder at the Pokémon they see, and it reinforces their own decisions to go on separate journeys. The next day, Ash and Goh depart Cerise Laboratory, with Chloe taking over their work as research fellows, and then they part ways when they reach a fork in the road. The future is in the palms of their hands—as the journey continues!

==Plot==
[[File:Tower duo anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and Goh encountering Ho-Oh]]
Continuing from where the [[JN135|last episode]] left off, {{Ash}} and [[Goh]] start their {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} against {{p|Lugia}}, with Ash using {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{AP|Lucario}}, while Goh uses {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}, {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}}, and {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}. However, while they manage to land many hits, Lugia hardly even flinches from them. Deciding on a combination attack, Goh has Cinderace use {{m|Pyro Ball}}, which is combined with Lucario's {{m|Aura Sphere}}, Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and Inteleon's {{m|Mud Shot}}, and then gets sent flying by Grookey's {{m|Wood Hammer}}. The combo move makes contact, but even as Goh hurls a {{i|Poké Ball}} at Lugia, the [[Legendary Pokémon]] shrugs off the hit and counters with {{m|Aeroblast}}, which not only obliterates the Poké Ball but also breaks off the cliff Ash and Goh were standing on. They hastily [[recall]] their Pokémon, but are caught mid-fall as they fall on Lugia's back. Lugia starts flying around while showing Ash and Goh the multiple different kinds of Pokémon that inhabit the [[Pokémon world]]. Seeing first-hand how vast the world is, Goh starts feeling uncertain about his decision to travel alone, because it would mean he'd no longer have Ash's support on his {{pkmn|journey}}. In response, Ash reminds Goh how he was able to join [[Project Mew]] and meet {{an|Mew}} through his own efforts. The two suddenly hear Lugia {{pkmn2|Talking|speaking}} to them telepathically as it rises higher and flies into a thick cloud. A shimmering light comes into their view in the middle of the cloud, and they're amazed to see {{an|Ho-Oh}} flying by and disappearing into the distance as they exit the cloud. This encounter reaffirms both Ash and Goh's decisions to travel the vast world of Pokémon on a never-ending path to learn and meet more of them.

After reuniting with [[Chloe]], Ash and Goh return to the [[Cerise Laboratory]], where [[Professor Cerise]], [[Chrysa]], and [[Ren]] approve their decision and thank them for the help they've provided in their Pokémon research. Ash and Goh are worried if the laboratory will be fine with its [[Professor's assistant|research fellows]] gone, but Professor Cerise is unworried, and Chloe enters the conversation to reveal that she's going to be a new research fellow during weekends when she doesn't have to go to [[Vermilion City school|school]]. She also assures that the lab staff will take good care of [[List of Goh's Pokémon|Goh's Pokémon]] while he's away and asks when the two intend to leave, being surprised when they respond they plan to depart the next day. Meanwhile, at the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, the [[Team Rocket trio]] is reporting to {{an|Giovanni}} that observing the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] has allowed them to pinpoint the strongest Pokémon in the world, which they claim to be within their grasp. Giovanni gives them the go-ahead to capture this Pokémon, and the trio leaves Giovanni's office, ecstatic that they've got their boss's support for their plan to capture Pikachu.
[[File:JN136 surprise party.png|thumb|250px|The surprise party at Cerise Park]]
That evening, once they're done cleaning up their room, Ash and Goh head to Cerise Park to feed their Pokémon one more time. Upon entering, though, they're surprised to find not just Chloe and the lab staff, but also {{an|Professor Oak}}, {{Delia}}, and Goh and Chloe's families, who had decided to organize a surprise party to commemorate their departure. All of Ash and Goh's Pokémon join the celebration, with even {{TP|Goh|Suicune}} paying the park a visit to observe the party from afar. The next day, Ash and Goh leave their room at the Cerise Lab for the final time and set off, bidding farewell to Chloe and the lab staff. While they traverse through [[Vermilion City]], Pikachu is suddenly snatched by Team Rocket, who recite their {{motto}} and declare that they'll never give up on their attempts to steal Pikachu. They seal Pikachu in an insulated capsule, but {{TP|James|Morpeko}}, in one of its usual fits of hunger, momentarily mistakes the capsule for a [[Berry]] and bites down on it, breaking it and allowing Pikachu to use Thunderbolt, exploding [[Team Rocket's mechas|Team Rocket's balloon]] and sending the trio blasting off once again while he falls safely back into Ash's arms.

Leaving Vermilion City behind, Ash asks Goh what he plans to do next. He says he intends to tour [[Kanto]] first, since it still has many places he hasn't visited yet. Ash, meanwhile, has no set destination, going wherever the road leads him to. After passing through a crossroads together, they eventually come across another one, where they finally decide to take different paths. Goh thanks Ash for the support he's given to him, and the boys share a fist bump before parting ways. After a few moments of walking alone, Goh hesitantly stops, but Ash suddenly appears on a ledge above him, telling him to realize his goal of befriending Mew. Goh smiles and tells Ash to go achieve his dream of becoming a [[Pokémon Master]]. His confidence reinvigorated, Goh starts running along the road, as does Ash on his own path. He tells Pikachu that this day, filled with sunlight and Pokémon, reminds him of [[EP001|the day they first set off]] from [[Pallet Town]]. Full of excitement, Ash jumps up high, looking forward to what experiences the world of Pokémon has in store for him.
[[File:JN136 group photo.png|thumb|left|250px|The group photo]]
Everyone carries on with their lives: at the Cerise Laboratory, Professor Cerise and his assistants continue taking care of the Pokémon at Cerise Park, while Chloe begins her career as a research fellow by venturing out into the world; in Pallet Town, {{Gary}} introduces [[Horace]] to his grandfather; in [[Galar]], ex-Monarch {{an|Leon}} observes as his little brother [[Hop]] {{pkmn|training|trains}} with [[Bea]] in the [[Wild Area]]; in an Arctic area, [[Quillon]] and [[Danika]] continue their work of helping out Pokémon in need; in [[Cerulean City]], Goh's journey leads him to meeting {{an|Misty}} at the [[Cerulean Gym]]; at a beach, Ash's journey leads to him reuniting with his old friend {{AP|Butterfree}} and [[Pink Butterfree|his mate]]; and, at the [[Player's house|Ketchum household]], Delia and [[Mimey]] continue taking care of the house, with a group photo taken during the party standing on top of a fireplace.

Eventually, in an unnamed city, Chloe and {{TP|Chloe|Eevee}}, traveling the world as part of their role as research fellows, spot a {{p|Beautifly}}, which flies past them to the other side of a river, where Goh has just {{pkmn2|caught}} himself a new Pokémon. Further away, Ash is battling a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Lapras}} with his Lucario, while the ever-persistent Team Rocket trio observes him from above. Though separated, all three young Trainers continue their own unique adventures in the endless world of Pokémon.
{{-}}

==Major events==

[[File:Ash and Butterfree JN.png|thumb|220px|Ash reuniting with Butterfree]]
* {{Ash}} and [[Goh]]'s {{OBP|Raid Battle|GO}} against {{OBP|Lugia|recurring}} ends in it being called off.
** Goh also tries to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} Lugia, but fails.
* Ash sees {{an|Ho-Oh}} again, while Goh sees it for the first time.
* [[Chloe]] reveals she will be [[Cerise Laboratory]]'s new [[Professor's assistant|research fellow]].
* Goh leaves [[List of Goh's Pokémon|his Pokémon]] in the care of [[Professor Cerise]], except for {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}}, {{TP|Goh|Inteleon}}, and {{TP|Goh|Grookey}}.
* [[Goh's Suicune]] briefly revisits Cerise Park.
* Ash and Goh leave the Cerise Laboratory and go their separate ways.
* Goh visits [[Cerulean City]] and meets {{an|Misty}} for the first time.
* Ash reunites with his {{AP|Butterfree}}.
* [[Mimey]] returns to [[Pallet Town]] with {{Delia}}.
* Goh catches an unknown Pokémon.
{{animeevents|JN}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN136.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Chloe]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Delia}}
* [[Gary Oak]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* [[Talia]]
* [[Parker]]
* {{an|Leon}}
* [[Halta]]
* [[Camille]]
* [[Walker]]
* [[Horace]]
* [[Bea]]
* [[Danika]] (Japanese version only)
* [[Quillon]] (Japanese version only)
* [[Hop]]
* Trainers

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN136.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Ho-Oh}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} (formerly {{OP|Ash|Butterfree}})
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Mimey]])
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}})
* {{p|Sirfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Sirfetch'd}})
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Goh|Caterpie}})
* {{p|Metapod}} ({{OP|Goh|Caterpie}})
* {{p|Venomoth}} ({{OP|Goh|Venomoth}})
* {{p|Paras}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Paras|Goh's}})
* {{p|Parasect}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Parasect|Goh's}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Goh|Butterfree}})
* {{p|Pinsir}} ({{OP|Goh|Pinsir}})
* {{p|Weedle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Weedle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Kakuna}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Kakuna|Goh's}})
* {{p|Beedrill}} ({{OP|Goh|Beedrill}})
* {{p|Venonat}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Venonat|Goh's}})
* {{p|Scizor}} ({{OP|Goh|Scizor}})
* {{p|Taillow}} ({{OP|Goh|Taillow}})
* {{p|Dustox}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Dustox|Goh's}}; ×3)
* {{p|Tentacool}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Tentacool|Goh's}})
* {{p|Mantyke}} ({{OP|Goh|Mantyke}})
* {{p|Sentret}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sentret|Goh's}})
* {{p|Stantler}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Stantler|Goh's}})
* {{p|Misdreavus}} ({{OP|Goh|Misdreavus}})
* {{p|Dewgong}} ({{OP|Goh|Dewgong}})
* {{p|Greedent}} ({{OP|Goh|Greedent}})
* {{p|Darmanitan}} ({{OP|Goh|Darmanitan}}; {{form|Darmanitan|Standard and Zen Mode}})
* {{p|Sandile}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sandile|Goh's}})
* {{p|Golurk}} ({{OP|Goh|Golurk}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Cubone}} ({{OP|Goh|Cubone}})
* {{p|Spearow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Spearow|Goh's}})
* {{p|Rattata}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Rattata|Goh's}})
* {{p|Pidgey}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pidgey|Goh's}})
* {{p|Nidoran♀}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Nidoran|Goh's}})
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Nidoran|Goh's}})
* {{p|Oddish}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Oddish|Goh's}})
* {{p|Poliwag}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Poliwag|Goh's}})
* {{p|Grimer}} ({{OP|Goh|Grimer}})
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ekans|Goh's}})
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} ({{OP|Goh|Farfetch'd}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Exeggutor|Goh's}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Goldeen|Goh's}})
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Magikarp|Goh's}})
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|Goh|giant Magikarp}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Binacle}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Binacle|Goh's}})
* {{p|Floette}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Floette|Goh's}}; ×4; {{form|Floette|Blue, Yellow, Red, and Orange Flower}})
* {{p|Scatterbug}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Scatterbug|Goh's}})
* {{p|Phantump}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Phantump|Goh's}})
* {{p|Fletchling}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Fletchling|Goh's}})
* {{p|Inteleon}} ({{OP|Goh|Inteleon}})
* {{p|Wingull}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Wingull|Goh's}})
* {{p|Ariados}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ariados|Goh's}})
* {{p|Pineco}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pineco|Goh's}})
* {{p|Heracross}} ({{OP|Goh|Heracross}})
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Hitmonchan|Goh's}})
* {{p|Raichu}} ({{OP|Goh|Raichu}})
* {{p|Trapinch}} ({{OP|Goh|Trapinch}})
* {{p|Vibrava}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Vibrava|Goh's}})
* {{p|Flygon}} ({{OP|Goh|Flygon}})
* {{p|Pyukumuku}} ({{OP|Goh|Pyukumuku}})
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Exeggutor|Goh's}}; [[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ({{OP|Goh|Aerodactyl}})
* {{p|Chinchou}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Chinchou|Goh's}})
* {{p|Bunnelby}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bunnelby|Goh's}})
* {{p|Mankey}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Mankey|Goh's}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Krabby|Goh's}})
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Goh|Boldore}})
* {{p|Arctozolt}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Arctozolt|Goh's}})
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Geodude|Goh's}})
* {{p|Diglett}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Diglett|Goh's}})
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{OP|Goh|Suicune}})
* {{p|Drowzee}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee|Goh's}})
* {{p|Morelull}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Morelull|Goh's}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bellsprout|Goh's}})
* {{p|Absol}} ({{OP|Goh|Absol}})
* {{p|Pansear}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pansear|Goh's}})
* {{p|Panpour}} ({{OP|Goh|Panpour}})
* {{p|Raticate}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Raticate|Goh's}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Pidgeotto|Goh's}})
* {{p|Durant}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Durant|Goh's}})
* {{p|Stunfisk}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Galarian Stunfisk|Goh's}}; [[Galarian form]])
* {{p|Falinks}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Falinks|Goh's}})
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alolan Geodude|Goh's}}; [[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Bruxish}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bruxish|Goh's}})
* {{p|Passimian}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Passimian|Goh's}})
* {{p|Roggenrola}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Roggenrola|Goh's}})
* {{p|Ferrothorn}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Ferrothorn|Goh's}})
* {{p|Voltorb}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Voltorb|Goh's}}; {{shiny}})
* {{p|Alcremie}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Alcremie|Goh's}}; {{form|Alcremie|Strawberry Vanilla Cream}})
* {{p|Murkrow}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Murkrow|Goh's}})
* {{p|Camerupt}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Camerupt|Goh's}})
* {{p|Sharpedo}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Sharpedo|Goh's}})
* {{p|Shedinja}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Shedinja|Goh's}})
* {{p|Corsola}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Galarian Corsola|Goh's}}; [[Galarian form]])
* {{p|Lilligant}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Lilligant|Goh's}})
* {{p|Slowpoke}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Slowpoke|Goh's}})
* {{p|Gossifleur}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Gossifleur|Goh's}})
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Golbat|Goh's}})
* {{p|Graveler}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Graveler|Goh's}})
* {{p|Cloyster}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Cloyster|Goh's}})
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Goh|Frogadier}})
* {{p|Altaria}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Altaria|Goh's}})
* {{p|Regieleki}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Regieleki|Goh's}})
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})
* {{p|Morpeko}} ({{OP|James|Morpeko}}; {{form|Morpeko|Hangry Mode}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Yamper}} ({{OP|Professor Cerise|Yamper}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Magnemite}} ([[Ren]]'s; [[Francois]])
* {{p|Machamp}} ([[Bea]]'s)
* {{p|Wooloo}} ([[Hop]]'s)
* {{p|Urshifu}} ([[Quillon]]'s; {{form|Urshifu|Single Strike Style}}; Japanese version only)
* {{p|Urshifu}} ([[Danika]]'s; {{form|Urshifu|Rapid Strike Style}}; Japanese version only)
* {{p|Tangela}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wartortle}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Blastoise}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charmeleon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Chansey}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Charizard}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hypno}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Kingler}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Flareon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Alakazam}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Muk}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jolteon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Electabuzz}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Magmar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lickitung}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowbro}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ivysaur}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Venusaur}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Lapras}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} ({{an|Ho-Oh|anime}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ([[Pink Butterfree]])
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|M01}})
* {{p|Lugia}} ({{OBP|Lugia|recurring|anime}})
* {{p|Pidgeot}} (multiple)
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Weedle}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}}
* {{p|Victreebel}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Paras}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} (×2)
* {{p|Tauros}} (×2)
* {{p|Ponyta}} (×2)
* {{p|Rapidash}}
* {{p|Dodrio}} (×2)
* {{p|Doduo}} (×2)
* {{p|Kangaskhan}} (×2)
* {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Weezing}}
* {{p|Golem}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
* {{p|Geodude}} (×2)
* {{p|Onix}}
* {{p|Rhydon}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}
* {{p|Nidoking}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Arcanine}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Zubat}} (×3)
* {{p|Golbat}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Nidorina}}
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Vileplume}} (×2)
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Butterfree}} (×3)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} (×3)
* {{p|Exeggcute}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Electrode}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Pidgey}} (×3)
* {{p|Magnemite}} (×3)
* {{p|Magneton}} (×2)
* {{p|Abra}}
* {{p|Starmie}}
* {{p|Staryu}}
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (×2)
* {{p|Vaporeon}}
* {{p|Lapras}} (×4)
* {{p|Mareep}} (×2)
* {{p|Patrat}}
* {{p|Mudbray}}
* {{p|Skitty}}
* {{p|Buneary}}
* {{p|Skiddo}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Seel}} (multiple)
* {{p|Dewgong}} (×3)
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Horsea}} (×3)
* {{p|Articuno}} (shadowed)
* {{p|Zapdos}} (shadowed)
* {{p|Moltres}} (shadowed)
* {{p|Primeape}}
* {{p|Marowak}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Ninetales}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Cubchoo}} (Japanese version only)
* {{p|Beartic}} (Japanese version only)
* {{p|Skarmory}}
* {{p|Cherrim}} ({{form|Cherrim|Overcast and Sunshine Forms}}; ×3)
* {{p|Ditto}}
* {{p|Beautifly}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Seaking}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Poliwrath}}

==Trivia==
[[File:JN136 AS.png|thumb|175px|The "[[After the Story]]" artwork for this episode]]
[[File:Kunihiko Yuyama cameo JN136.png|thumb|250px|Kunihiko Yuyama's cameo]]
[[File:To Be Continued JN136.png|thumb|250px|The "To Be Continued" screen]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Pikachu}}
* Similar to the [[JN001|first episode of this series]], this episode's [[One, Two, Three|opening theme]] is played near the end of the episode, instead of before the [[title card]]. However, an extended version of the theme is played instead.
* This is one of the few episodes storyboarded by the original executive director and this series's creative supervisor [[Kunihiko Yuyama]].
** A character resembling Yuyama makes a cameo near the end of the episode, battling {{Ash}} with a {{p|Lapras}}, Yuyama's favorite Pokémon.
* [[Shinji Miyazaki]]'s music from ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' is reused as background music in this episode.
* This episode marks the only physical appearance of [[Giovanni's Persian]] in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
** This episode also marks the only appearance of the recurring {{an|Jigglypuff}} in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''. This also marks its final appearance in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* This is the first time both members of the [[tower duo]] appear together in a main series episode.
* This is the first time Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} have seen Ho-Oh in the main series since ''[[AG178|Battling the Enemy Within!]]'', 769 episodes earlier.
* This episode marks the final physical appearance of [[Goh]], {{an|Giovanni}}, [[Chloe]], [[Professor Cerise]], [[Chrysa]], [[Ren]], [[Talia]], [[Parker]], {{an|Leon}}, [[Camille]], [[Walker]], [[Horace]], [[Bea]], [[Danika]], [[Quillon]], and [[Hop]].
* This episode marks the final physical appearance of [[Ash's Lucario]] and {{TP|Ash|Dracovish}}.
* As of this episode:
** {{an|May}} is the only one of Ash’s female friends whom [[Goh]] hasn’t met.
** {{an|Cilan}} is the only one of Ash's [[Gym Leader]] friends whom Goh hasn't met.
* This is the only physical appearance of [[Ash's Butterfree]] and the [[Pink Butterfree]] in the main series since [[EP021|the episode]] the former was {{pkmn2|released}} in, exactly 1,200 episodes earlier.
** With the Pink Butterfree, this marks the longest gap between a Pokémon's first and second physical appearance in the main series up to this point.
** With Ash's Butterfree, this is the longest time between physical appearances of a main character's Pokémon in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, surpassing [[Ash's Kingler]]'s absence in the main series of 792 episodes between ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'' and ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]''.
* This is the first episode where the Pink Butterfree is seen with her [[gender difference]], officially confirming her gender in the main series to be female. She was previously seen with her female gender difference in ''I Choose You!''.
* This is the first episode where a main character catches a Pokémon onscreen with the Pokémon itself not being revealed.
* This is the first episode since ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]'' (and as such, the first time outside of the [[original series]]) where a pan-out was displayed with the "To Be Continued" message following it.
** This is also the first episode since ''[[JN005|Mind-Boggling Dynamax!]]'' where the "To Be Continued" text is kept in the English dub, if going by its showing on [[Pokémon TV]].
* The English dub title shares its name with a {{wp|This Could Be the Start of Something Big|song}} by Steve Allen.
* This is the last episode of the ''Pocket Monsters'' arc of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.
* This episode's English dub title was originally listed as ''These Could be the Starts of Something Big!'' on various TV guides.

===Errors===
* The English dub's closed captions don't include Ash and Goh's greeting of "Hey!" when they reunite with Chloe.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, the theme song is played at the beginning of the episode, instead of at the end, as in the original version.
* The credits are shortened in the English dub, removing the scenes at the [[Cerise Laboratory]] and the scene with Danika and Quillon.

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=D5598C|bordercolor=00A1E9
|ar={{tt|!إنها بداية شيء مهم|It's the start of something important!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|小智與小豪！踏上新的旅途！！|Ash and Goh! Embark on a New Journey!!}}
|zh_yue={{tt|小智與小豪，踏上新的旅途|Ash and Goh, Embark on a New Journey}}
|cs={{tt|Tohle může být začátek něčeho velkého|This Could be the Start of Something Big}}
|nl={{tt|Dit zou het begin kunnen zijn van iets groots!|This Could be the Start of Something Big!}}
|fi={{tt|Kohti uusia alkuja!|Toward new beginnings!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|C'est peut-être le début de quelque chose d'immense ! |This Could be the Start of Something Big!}}
|he={{tt|!צועדים אל עבר התחלות חדשות|Embarking toward New Beginnings}}
|it={{tt|Al bivio di qualcosa di grande!|At the crossroads of something big!}}
|pl={{tt|To może być początek czegoś wielkiego!|This could be the start of something big!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Esse pode ser o começo de uma coisa maior!|This could be the start of something bigger!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Este puede ser el comienzo de algo grande!|This could be the start of something big!}}
|sv={{tt|Början på något stort!|The beginning of something big!}}
|hi={{tt|एक बड़ी शुरुआत की दहलीज़ पर! ''Ek Badi Shuruaat ki Dehleez par!''|On the Threshold of a Huge Beginning!}}
|ta={{tt|புதிய பயணத்தின் ஆரம்பம்!|The Start of a New Journey!}}
|te={{tt|ఇది మరొ గొప్ప దానికి ఆరంభం కావచ్చు! |This Could be the Start of Something Great!}}
|bn={{tt|শুরু হতে চলেছে একটা বড় কিছু!|Something Big is About to Start!}}
}}
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Spiky-eared Pichu

2026-05-09T14:46:21Z

MH: /* In animation */

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|nickname=Spiky-eared Pichu
|jnickname=ギザみみピチュー
|tmnickname=Gizamimi Pichu
|pokemonname=Pichu
|image=[[File:Spiky-eared Pichu DP 1.png|220px]]
|caption=Spiky-eared Pichu
|gender=Female<ref>Confirmed in the games, and in {{aniseries|PTS}} in the [[List of Japanese ending themes|ending theme]] [[Get Fired Up, Spiky-eared Pichu!]]</ref>
|type1=electric
|ball=None
|ability={{a|Static}}<ref>Confirmed in the games only.</ref>
|caught=no
|prevonumicon=Spr 4h 172N
|noevo=incap
|nature=Naughty<ref>Confirmed in the games only.</ref>
|epnum=Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions
|epname=Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
|current=[[Ilex Forest]] (games) [[Michina Town]] (animation)
|java1=[[Shōko Nakagawa]]
|enva1=[[Kayzie Rogers]]
}}
'''Spiky-eared Pichu''' (Japanese: '''ギザみみピチュー''' ''Gizamimi Pichu'') is a {{p|Pichu}}. Its [[form]] is different from the one of an ordinary Pichu, as it has three spikes at the tip of its left ear, hence its name.

==In the core series games==
[[File:HGSS Prerelease Double Pichu battle.png|thumb|left|Spiky-eared Pichu and [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]] in a Double Battle]]
Spiky-eared Pichu first appears in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} as an event Pokémon obtained in [[Ilex Forest]]. If the player interacts with the [[Ilex Forest shrine|shrine]] while {{pkmn2|walking}} with a [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects#Pichu|Pikachu-colored Pichu]], she will appear and join the player's party. If the player's party is full, they will have to deposit a Pokémon and return to accept her.

Spiky-eared Pichu has her own unique in-battle and overworld sprites and cannot evolve or be traded outside of its original game. Aside from her unique sprite, moves, and inability to be traded or evolved, she is nearly identical to a normal Pichu in that her base stats are the same as a normal Pichu's. However, her maximum stats for the [[Pokéathlon]] are different. If a Pokémon uses {{m|Transform}} on her, it will have a spiky ear. {{Shiny}} sprites for Spiky-eared Pichu exist in the coding of the games, although it is impossible to obtain one due to the game assigning the Spiky-eared Pichu a fixed [[personality value]] that is predetermined according to the [[Trainer ID number]] and [[secret ID]]. This ensures that the [[personality value]] will never result in a Shiny nor a male Spiky-eared Pichu.

If taken to [[Professor Elm]] in [[New Bark Town]], it is revealed that she has [[Time travel|traveled through time]] with {{p|Celebi}}. Elm claims that he and [[Professor Oak]] were researching the time travel abilities of Celebi, and adds that this Pichu proves his main theory. He adds that the reason she cannot evolve is because she has been time traveling for so long and then calls all the [[Pokémon Center]] attendants to prevent Spiky-eared Pichu from being used in trades; however, the attendants do not permit her into a trading facility prior to this either. Spiky-eared Pichu is also unable to be transferred through the [[Poké Transfer]] into a [[Generation V]] game due to her past time traveling.
<blockquote>Oh! This Pichu needs to stay where it is.
It appears to have traveled through time.
It has been affected by traveling so far through time with Celebi.
It'll be very risky to transfer it, so it's best for Pichu to stay where it is.</blockquote>

Spiky-eared Pichu's inability to be traded can be explained as being preventative of trading any alternate form to a game in which the form does not appear, as happens in Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver when entering the trade center with {{p|Rotom}} in an appliance, {{p|Giratina}} in its Origin Forme, or {{p|Shaymin}} in its Sky Forme, by returning them to the forms they appeared in Diamond and Pearl. As Spiky-eared Pichu cannot freely change between forms, this explains the need to make her untradeable within Generation IV.

{{Pokémon
| gen = 4
| ndex = 0172
| pokemon = Pichu
| image = Spiky-eared Pichu DP 1.png
| gender = female
| level = 30
| type1 = Electric
| ability = Static
| held = Zap Plate
| move1 = Volt Tackle | move1type = Electric | move1cat = Physical
| move2 = Helping Hand | move2type = Normal | move2cat = Status
| move3 = Swagger | move3type = Normal | move3cat = Status
| move4 = Pain Split | move4type = Normal | move4cat = Status
}}

===Pokéathlon stats===
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=1
|PowerMax=1
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=1
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

==In the spin-off games==
[[File:SSBU Spiky Pichu.png|150px|thumb|Spiky-eared Pichu in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]
===Pokémon Battrio===
In [[Pokémon Battrio]], Spiky-eared Pichu appears as the {{battrio|Special Pucks}} [[Pichu (Spiky-eared Pichu Set)]] and [[Pichu (10-032)]].

===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
In [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]], Spiky-eared Pichu acts as an alternate costume for {{OBP|Pichu|Super Smash Bros.}}.
{{-}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Pichupichushrine.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Double Pichu art.png|150px]]
|-
| In the Ilex Forest with the Pikachu-colored Pichu
| With the Pikachu-colored Pichu
|}

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 4h 172N.png]][[File:Spr b 4h 172N.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:160px"| [[File:Spr 4h 172N s.png]][[File:Spr b 4h 172N s.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Ani172ODSp.png]]
|-
| Sprite and back sprite
| Shiny sprite and back sprite (unused)
| Overworld sprite
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Spiky eared Pichu trailer.png|thumb|250px|[[Ash's Pikachu]] with Spiky-eared Pichu in a trailer for ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'']]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
====''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''====
Spiky-eared Pichu debuted in the {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' as [[Damos]]'s friend. She helped {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} find the keys for {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and Damos' jail cell after they were imprisoned by [[Marcus]].

===={{aniseries|DP}}====
While she does not appear in any {{pkmn|animated series}} episodes proper, Spiky-eared Pichu does appear in an [[Get Fired Up, Spiky-eared Pichu!|ending]] dedicated to her. This ending displays her love for [[Grepa Berry|Grepa Berries]].

====[[Pikachu short]]s====
In ''[[PK20|Pikachu's Big Sparking Search]]'', Spiky-eared Pichu and {{p|Smoochum}} were preparing a birthday party for {{p|Bellossom}}.

In ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]'', Spiky-eared Pichu was one of the Pokémon watching {{an|Meloetta}}'s concert.

====Personality and characteristics====
Spiky-eared Pichu is shown to be a helpful Pokémon, which can be seen when she freed {{p|Cyndaquil}} by using Iron Tail on the collar that was used to control it. However, in the ending dedicated to her, she was shown to also be quite competitive, as evident when she raced the {{Shiny}} Pichu up a tree and lost, and when she had an eating contest with the Shiny Pichu to see who could eat the most [[Grepa Berry|Grepa Berries]] and won. In that ending theme, she was also shown to be very sensitive, as she was seen crying when she got lost.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|electric||Spiky-eared Pichu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Thunder Shock|1=Iron Tail}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Thunder Shock|1=Iron Tail}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Shock|M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov|steel|Iron Tail|M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color}}; font-size:80%;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Spiky-eared Pichu DP 1.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}"| [[File:Spiky-eared Pichu DP 2.png|150px]]
|-
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl}}''
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Spiky-eared Pichu Adventures.png|thumb|right|200px|The Spiky-eared Pichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
Spiky-eared Pichu first appeared in ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', where it was seen accompanying {{adv|Gold}}'s [[Pibu]] as they helped {{adv|Celebi}} find the herbs needed to cure {{adv|Giovanni}}'s disease. When several {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s tried to stop [[Team Rocket Elite Trio|Ken, Al, and Harry]] from helping Celebi under Giovanni's orders, they accidentally trampled over the Pichu duo, which caused them to retaliate by shocking the Grunts with a combined {{t|Electric}} attack. When they met up with Gold, Gold saw Spiky-eared Pichu and teased Pibu about finding a date.

===Arceus and the Jewel of Life===
In the {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life|manga adaptation}} of the movie, Spiky-eared Pichu is a [[wild Pokémon]] who the characters meet in the distant past. It assists the characters in escaping from the movie's main antagonist, [[Marcus]].
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Spiky-eared Pichu in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
{{cardlist/header|Spiky-eared Pichu|Lightning|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Spiky-eared Pichu M (Movie Random Pack 9)|Spiky-eared Pichu]] {{SP|M}}|type=Lightning|jpset=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum=009/022|jpset2=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum2=010/022|jpset3=Movie Commemoration Random Pack|jpnum3=011/022|jpset4=DPt-P Promotional cards|jpnum4=042/DPt-P|jpset5=Unnumbered Promotional cards}}
{{cardlist/footer|Lightning}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Box Spiky Pika HGSS.png|thumb|The {{DL|Pokémon Storage System|HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon Storage System}} wallpaper featuring Spiky-eared Pichu]]
* A picture of a [[Pikachu short]] poster that featured Spiky-eared Pichu alongside {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} was leaked several days before this Pokémon was officially revealed.
* It was first mentioned at the end of a movie preview of ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'' when movie director [[Kunihiko Yuyama]] talked about a "small, yellow Electric-type that would save the world."
* Spiky-eared Pichu's sprite in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} is in a different pose than that of a normal Pichu, but she retains the two frames that a normal Pichu uses in her animation; thus, she is the only Pokémon to have three animation frames in [[Generation IV]].
* According to [[Shōko Nakagawa]]'s autobiography, {{DL|List of unused Pokémon and character designs|White Pichu}} was originally considered before being replaced by Spiky-eared Pichu.
* Spiky-eared Pichu was featured in a [[Pokémon Storage System#HeartGold and SoulSilver|Pokémon Storage System]] wallpaper in HeartGold and SoulSilver. The wallpaper must be unlocked by telling [[Primo]] at the [[Violet City]] Pokémon Center custom phrases using the [[easy chat system]]. The phrase for a given wallpaper depends on the player's game, [[Trainer ID]], and game language.
* Spiky-eared Pichu appears as a figure in the [[MC Fourth Generation|fourth generation]] of [[Monster Collection]].
* Spiky-eared Pichu appears as a [[Pokémon Dolls (plush)|Poké Doll]] plush toy.
* Spiky-eared Pichu shares several similarities with {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}'s [[Cosplay Pikachu]]. Both are female-only variants of the {{p|Pikachu}} evolutionary line who were introduced in [[remake]]s. They are both incapable of evolving, breeding, or being transferred to later games. If used in a link battle involving games that predated them, they show up as regular forms of the Pokémon. They also both cannot be obtained {{Shiny}}, though Shiny variants exist in the game code for them. They also both appear as alternate costumes in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]].
* Spiky-eared Pichu is the only Pokémon without a 3D model in the [[core series]] games.

==References==
<references/>

==Names==
{{Other languages|type=Electric|type2=Electric
|ja=ギザみみピチュー ''Gizamimi Pichu''
|jameaning=Literally "Notched-Ear Pichu".
|fr=Pichu Troizépi
|frmeaning=From ''trois'' (three) and ''épi'' (cowlick).
|de=Strubbelohr-Pichu
|demeaning=From ''strubbelig'' (tousled) and ''Ohr'' (ear).
|it=Pichu Spunzorek
|itmeaning=From ''spuntone'' (spike) and ''orecchio'' (ear).
|pt_br=Pichu de orelha cortada
|pt_brmeaning=Literally "Sliced-Ear Pichu".
|pt=Pichu de orelha talhada
|ptmeaning=Literally "Sliced-Ear Pichu".
|es=Pichu Picoreja
|esmeaning=From ''pico'' (spiky tip) and ''oreja'' (ear).
|ko=삐쭉귀 피츄 ''Ppijjukgwi Pichyu''
|komeaning=Literally "Sharp-Ear Pichu".
|zh_cmn=刺刺耳皮丘 ''Cìcì'ěr Píqiū''
|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Spiky-Ear Pichu".
}}{{-}}

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HZ109

2026-05-09T14:31:12Z

MH: /* Trivia */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=HZ108 |
prevtitle=Taking the Next Steps |
nextcode=HZ110 |
nexttitle=The Six Heroes Unleashed! |
series=Pokémon Horizons: The Series |
colorscheme=Z-A}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=HZ109 |
altepcode=EP1341 |
colorscheme=Z-A |
title_en=Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year! |
title_ja=ナカヌチャン、最強ハンマーの作り方 |
title_ja_trans=How Nakanuchan Makes the Ultimate Hammer |
broadcast_jp=September 5, 2025 |
broadcast_us=March 20, 2026 |
en_op=[[Evolving Again]] |
ja_op=[[GET BACK]] |
ja_ed=[[Ready Go]] |
olmteam=Team Kumemura |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=うえのきみこ |
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director=浅田裕二 |
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art=岩根雅明 |
art2=志村泉 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=HZ101-HZ110 |
footnotes=* {{BMGf|308094|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|308210|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|309910|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}
'''Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!''' (Japanese: '''ナカヌチャン、最強ハンマーの作り方''' ''How {{tt|Nakanuchan|Tinkatuff}} Makes the Ultimate Hammer'') is the 109th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,341st episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on September 5, 2025, in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2026, and in the United States on March 20, 2026.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As the Rising Volt Tacklers prepare to meet with Cervantis at Exceed, Dot’s Tinkatuff is diligently searching for just the right metal to complete its hammer. Meanwhile, Coral and Sidian ride in a Flying Taxi after being summoned to Paldea.

==Plot==
On the [[Brave Olivine]], the younger members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] listen to the [[Explorers]] admins [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] promoting the [[Strong Sphere]]s to an enthusiastic audience from [[Ult]]'s [[Rotom Phone]]. Just then, [[Liko]] receives a message from [[Cervantis]], who agrees to a meeting and asks to meet the group at an [[Exceed]] warehouse. With hope that he could help them with the Strong Spheres and the [[Six Heroes]], [[Roy]] declares they'll leave once [[Murdock]] and [[Mollie]] return. [[Dot]] returns to her room to update the intel they have on the Strong Spheres despite {{TP|Dot|Gimmighoul}} wanting her and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} to collect [[Gimmighoul Coin]]s. Unhappy, Gimmighoul leaves the room and goes to the top of the airship where it sees {{p|Tinkatuff}} looking for iron for her hammer in a scrapyard. The {{pkmn|category|Coin Chest Pokémon}} joins her and finds coins on its own while Tinkatuff finds a piece of iron that satisfies her. When Gimmighoul gets intimidated by a {{p|Scrafty}}, Tinkatuff steps in and protects Gimmighoul. However, when she returns to the iron she was working on, she sees it is taken by the workers, making the Coin Chest Pokémon feel guilty as everyone goes back to the Brave Olivine for takeoff.

Meanwhile, Coral and Sidian are wandering around town separately for their own leisure until they get surrounded by their fans. Fortunately, they get saved by a woman who reveals she's their {{OBP|manager|HZ109}} while she brings them to a [[Flying Taxi]]. The [[Cabbie]] initially refuses to bring them to their destination of [[Paldea]] due to it being the home of {{p|Corviknight}}'s {{p|Tinkaton|predators}} until he notices Coral, making him more willing to do as requested. Back at the Brave Olivine, as the Rising Volt Tacklers travel to their own destination, a depressed Tinkatuff looks over the road they're traveling and brightens up when she spots the iron she lost. Without hesitation, the Hammer Pokémon jumps off the airship and lands on the back of the truck carrying the iron. When the truck stops, Tinkatuff momentarily gets distracted by a group of {{p|Skwovet}} and {{p|Greedent}} before realizing she's lost. Dot notices Tinkatuff's disappearance and tells her friends to go on first while she and Murdock look for the Hammer Pokémon. At the same time, Tinkatuff witnesses a Corviknight flying above her and becomes enamored with its feathers. The Hammer Pokémon successfully hits the Raven Pokémon with a rock and chases after it as the Flying Taxi crashes. Dot and her remaining Pokémon also see the falling Flying Taxi and make their own pursuit. Coral and Sidian exit the taxi to see Tinkatuff grabbing Corviknight's feathers just as Dot arrives, also surprised to see the two Explorers. Meanwhile, the Cabbie and his Corviknight flee from the scene, fearful of Tinkatuff. Coral questions Dot's presence, causing the latter to realize the message Liko received is a trap, before deciding to have a {{pkmn|battle}} to fulfill her urge to battle.
[[File:Tinkaton and Gimmighoul.png|thumb|left|250px|Tinkaton giving Gimmighoul its coins back]]
Despite Sidian's attempt to stop Coral from battling, she does so anyway by having her {{p|Glalie}} use {{m|Ice Spinner}} that is kicked back by Quaxwell's {{m|Liquidation}}. Sidian calls out his {{p|Garganacl}} to assist in the battle, causing Quaxwell to face two Pokémon alone while Dot helps Tinkatuff with her hammer. However, the Explorers quickly overwhelm Quaxwell, leading to Gimmighoul taking Quaxwell's place to protect Tinkatuff. Gimmighoul attempts to use {{m|Astonish}} on Glalie, but it has little effect. Glalie manages to overpower Gimmighoul, who loses some of its coins near a feather. Choosing between the coins and the feather, Gimmighoul struggles to carry itself to the feather before lifting it to pass on to Tinkatuff, who accepts it. Eventually, her new hammer is completed, but it is also too heavy to carry even with the assistance of her {{pkmn|Trainer}} and friends. Before Coral could have Glalie finish the group off, Tinkatuff successfully lifts the hammer, allowing her to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}}. Tinkaton ends the battle by sending Glalie flying with a {{m|Brutal Swing}} when the latter charges in with an Ice Spinner, causing the two admins to run after Glalie. As Dot congratulates Tinkaton on her Evolution, she remembers that she needed to inform her friends of the trap. Unbeknowest to her, Liko and Roy are already at the warehouse, [[HZ110|facing off against]] [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]].
{{-}}

==Major events==

* [[Dot's Gimmighoul]] is revealed to know {{m|Astonish}}.
* [[Dot]]'s {{p|Tinkatuff}} evolves into {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}}.
* Dot has a {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]], which ends abruptly after Coral's {{p|Glalie}} is sent flying by Dot's Tinkaton.
* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Ult]] arrive at an [[Exceed]] warehouse to meet [[Cervantis]], but it is revealed to be a trap set by the [[Explorers]].
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Indi]]
* [[Rubina]]
* {{OBP|Manager|HZ109}}
* {{tc|Cabbie}}
* {{tc|Trainer}}s
* Citizens
* Construction workers

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Crocalor}} ({{OP|Roy|Crocalor}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaxwell}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxwell}})
* {{p|Tinkatuff}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkatuff}}; evolves)
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Gimmighoul}} ({{OP|Dot|Gimmighoul}}; {{form|Gimmighoul|Chest Form}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Murdock|Rockruff|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s)
* {{p|Scream Tail}} ([[Coral]]'s; Screamypuff)
* {{p|Garganacl}} ([[Sidian]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Sidian]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Vigoroth}} ({{OBP|Manager|HZ109}}'s)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Flying Taxi]])
* {{p|Bonsly}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Espeon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Cyclizar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Flamigo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Slowpoke}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Electrode}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Scyther}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Voltorb}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Dedenne}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Scrafty}}
* {{p|Skwovet}} (×3)
* {{p|Greedent}} (×2)

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Aerodactyl}}
* For the initial airing of this episode, the Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution segment was replaced by a special trailer for the upcoming conclusion of the ''Mega Voltage'' chapter. This trailer was later [https://youtu.be/r1EGzEL2O7c uploaded] to the official Japanese [[YouTube]] channel.
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Coral]] with her {{p|Glalie}} and {{p|Scream Tail|Screamypuff}}, and the second features [[Dot]] with her {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}, {{TP|Dot|Tinkatuff}}, and {{TP|Dot|Gimmighoul}}.
* The episode's English title is a reference to ''[[HZ070|Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day]]'', the episode in which Tinkaton previously evolved.
* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], Dot, and [[Pagogo]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ110|next episode]].

===Errors===
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, [[Coral]] refers to {{p|Scream Tail|Screamypuff}} by its English name rather than {{tt|Polish|Krzykopuff}}.

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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JN108

2026-05-09T14:22:48Z

MH: /* Trivia */

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'''Catching the Aura of Fate!''' (Japanese: '''ルカリオとゲッコウガ！運命の波導！！''' ''Lucario and {{tt|Gekkouga|Greninja}}! The {{tt|Wave Guidance|Aura}} of Destiny!!'') is the 108th episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,193rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 29, 2022, in Canada on October 8, 2022, in Australia on October 10, 2022, in South Africa on November 29, 2022, in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2023, and in the United States on February 24, 2023.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


Ash is training fiercely for his upcoming Masters Eight entrance battle against Raihan, and when he sees Goh’s Froakie evolve into Frogadier, he gets an idea! Realizing that his friendship with Lucario is similar to the bond he shares with Greninja, he and Goh travel to Kalos. They find Greninja, who runs circles around Lucario in battle, but eventually Lucario learns how to focus its Aura powers and connect with Ash on a closer level. And when gigantic roots attack, the Pokémon show their strengths and defeat them together! With Lucario boasting newfound strength, Greninja once again departs—but Ash knows they’ll always be close despite being regions apart!

==Plot==
[[File:Goh Frogadier.png|thumb|left|250px|Goh's newly evolved Frogadier]]
While most of [[Cerise Laboratory]]'s staff and [[Chloe]] are watching a [[television]] broadcast about {{Ash}} and [[Raihan]]'s [[JN109|upcoming]] [[World Coronation Series]] match, which will be the last entrance battle of the season, Ash himself is hard at work {{pkmn|training}} with his Pokémon at Cerise Park. The training session is paused when Goh and Chloe come to bring the Pokémon some {{pkmn|food}}. {{AP|Lucario}}, however, is eager to keep going, and pulls {{TP|Goh|Cinderace}} aside to act as its sparring partner. Inspired by this, Goh's {{p|Froakie}} also challenges [[Chloe's Eevee]] to a practice match. Following a tackle from Eevee, Froakie suddenly [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Goh|Frogadier}}. While Goh celebrates this, the sight stirs something in Ash's memories, and he turns to Lucario, inviting it to come meet his old friend, {{AP|Greninja}}. As Ash and Goh board a plane towards [[Kalos]], Ash explains that when he and Greninja battled together, it was as if [[Bond Phenomenon|they became one]], which is what Lucario's [[Aura]] also feels like to him, so he wants the two of them to meet each other.

In [[Hammerlocke]], Raihan is greeted by his fans, who promise to come to cheer for him during his battle. Raihan assures them that he won't lose, but his demeanor changes once inside [[Hammerlocke Stadium|his Stadium]]. Calling out his {{p|Duraludon}}, he admits to himself that he never expected Ash to rise through the ranks so quickly, and recalls a defeat in the hands of {{an|Leon}}, which started his habit of taking {{wp|selfie}}s. He swears to fulfill his dream of being the one to defeat Leon and starts training with Duraludon.

Arriving in Kalos, Ash and Goh start looking around a forest to find Greninja. However, they see no sign of it despite looking around for a whole day. As they camp out for the night, Ash starts recounting his history with Greninja to Goh; how Froakie had been the [[XY002|first Pokémon]] he {{pkmn2|caught}} in Kalos; how he raised it into a Greninja; how they, at one point, had even fought, due to Ash's obsessive focus on winning; how they had [[XY121|eventually made up]] and gone on to [[XY131|fight in the finals]] of the [[Lumiose Conference|Kalos League]]; and, ultimately, how they had [[XY139|parted ways]] so that Greninja could continue to protect Kalos. Goh hopes they can meet it soon, and Ash hopes for the same as the two boys fall asleep.

In the middle of the night, both Ash and Lucario suddenly jolt awake, sensing something that they think is Greninja. Goh wakes up in time to see the two running off and follows after them. Lucario soon finds what it sensed, but instead of Greninja, it's a cluster of [[Giant Rock|giant roots]]. Lucario tries to use {{m|Aura Sphere}} on them, but the attack is easily deflected by them. A root tries to attack Lucario but is sliced apart by Greninja's {{m|Cut}} before it can hit, the {{pkmn|category|Ninja Pokémon}} making its appearance. Ash and Goh also arrive at the scene, and Ash is happy to see Greninja again, commanding his old partner in attacking the roots. Syncing up with Greninja, Ash is able to see the weak spot of the roots and has Greninja attack it with {{m|Water Shuriken}}, causing the roots to burst apart and disappear, leaving Goh amazed at Greninja's strength.
[[File:Ash Greninja aura.png|thumb|250px|Lucario training its Aura with Greninja]]
With the threat over, Ash goes over to properly greet Greninja. Lucario also approaches Greninja, and Ash asks Greninja to battle him and Lucario. Greninja accepts the request, but despite Ash being able to sense which direction Greninja's attacks are coming from, Lucario is simply unable to match its speed and react in time, resulting in it quickly getting overwhelmed. Even when Ash tries to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] Lucario, it rejects the process in favor of just charging ahead, which doesn't yield any results. Frustrated, Lucario eventually runs off, and Greninja goes after it, finding it sitting next to a stream. Greninja leads Lucario into the stream, creating a series of ripples by slightly moving its legs. Lucario mimics this, gradually syncing its ripples with Greninja's. Meanwhile, Ash talks with Goh about how he feels that Greninja and Lucario are alike, as they both have wanted to grow stronger since the moment he met them.

Lucario and Greninja's practice is suddenly interrupted when they both sense a root being about to attack Ash and Goh, which indeed occurs as they head back to help. Ash and Goh try to fight the roots, which are bigger than the last ones they saw, but {{AP|Pikachu}} and Cinderace's attacks do nothing against them. Fortunately, Lucario and Greninja come to their aid and Ash has them attack the roots, this time also successfully Mega Evolving Lucario. The two Pokémon fight together as a perfect team, cutting and tearing apart the roots until they all coil together. Ash has Greninja prepare a Water Shuriken while Lucario starts charging up an Aura Sphere. Being in perfect sync with Ash, Lucario responds to its {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s willpower, making its Aura Sphere grow bigger than ever before. Greninja and Lucario's attacks are launched, obliterating the remaining roots. As Lucario reverts to its regular form, Ash congratulates his partner, much to its delight.

Come sunset, Ash prepares to part ways with Greninja again, assuring it that they'll be sure to come see it again. Greninja nods and disappears from the site in a flash, having helped Ash and Lucario in improving their chances against Raihan, who is still working equally hard in preparation for the entrance battle, sharing Ash's passion in aiming to face Leon.

==Major events==

* [[Goh]]'s {{p|Froakie}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Goh|Frogadier}}.
* {{Ash}} and Goh visit [[Kalos]] again.
* Ash reunites with his {{AP|Greninja}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* [[Goh's Frogadier]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da JN108.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* [[Goh]]
* [[Chloe]]
* [[Alain]] (flashback)
* {{an|Leon}} (television/flashback)
* [[Raihan]]
* [[Professor Cerise]]
* [[Chrysa]]
* [[Ren]]
* Raihan's fans
* TV announcer (television)
* Reporters (television)

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP JN108.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Greninja}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; flashback/fantasy)
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Ash|Greninja}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Greninja}} (formerly {{OP|Ash|Greninja}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Ash|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{OP|Ash|Gengar}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Ash|Lucario}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario]])
* {{p|Sirfetch'd}} ({{OP|Ash|Sirfetch'd}})
* {{p|Dracovish}} ({{OP|Ash|Dracovish}})
* {{p|Cinderace}} ({{OP|Goh|Cinderace}})
* {{p|Grimer}} ({{OP|Goh|Grimer}})
* {{p|Morelull}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Morelull|Goh's}})
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Bellsprout}} ({{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Bellsprout|Goh's}})
* {{p|Froakie}} ({{OP|Goh|Frogadier}}; evolves)
* {{p|Frogadier}} ({{OP|Goh|Frogadier}}; newly evolved)
* {{p|Eevee}} ({{OP|Chloe|Eevee}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Alain|Charizard}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Charizard X]]; flashback)
* {{p|Duraludon}} ([[Raihan]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Raihan]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Spewpa}} (×2; flashback)
* {{p|Scatterbug}} (flashback)
* {{p|Sentret}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
[[File:JN108 AS.png|thumb|175px|The "[[After the Story]]" artwork for this episode]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Greninja}}
* This episode marks the first appearance of [[Ash's Greninja]] since ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', 254 episodes earlier.
** This episode also marks the first appearance of its species in the {{pkmn|animated series}} since then.
* This episode marks the first time one of {{Ash}}'s [[released Pokémon]] makes a physical appearance outside of the [[series]] it was released in.
* This episode features the following flashbacks, which have all been redrawn to match the style introduced in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'':
** Ash {{pkmn2|Caught|catching}} {{p|Froakie}} as his first [[Kalos]] Pokémon in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''.
** Ash's dream of Greninja walking away from him in ''[[XY116|The Synchronicity Test!]]''.
*** Ash says he and Greninja "had a fight because he tried too hard to win a battle" as this flashback is shown. While Ash didn't have a direct fight with Greninja in said episode, he is likely referring to the aftermaths of their [[Snowbelle Gym]] battle in ''[[XY120|All Hail the Ice Battlefield!]]'', which made them feel dispirited and separate briefly.
** Ash and Greninja spending a night together at the {{rt|20|Kalos|Winding Woods}} in ''[[XY121|Seeing the Forest for the Trees!]]''.
** Ash and Greninja facing [[Alain]] and his [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} X in the [[Lumiose Conference]] finals in ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]''.
** Ash releasing Greninja in ''[[XY139|Facing the Needs of the Many!]]''.
*** Flashbacks to scenes that featured [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]] are changed to feature regular Greninja instead. This could be a reference to said form being removed from the then-upcoming {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* [[Shinji Miyazaki]]'s music from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' and ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' is reused as background music in this episode.
* The [[One, Two, Three|opening animation]] is updated to include [[Goh's Frogadier]] and [[Raihan]].
* This is the last time one of [[Ash's friends]]' Pokémon evolves onscreen during {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* Ash, [[Goh]], and {{AP|Pikachu}} narrate the preview for the [[JN109|next episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese texts depicting [[Hammerlocke Stadium]] and Kalos [[region]]'s names are edited out.

==In other languages==
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S19

2026-05-09T14:21:58Z

MH:

:''XYZ redirects here. For the Japanese animated series arc, see [[Pokémon the Series: XY]]. For the Japanese opening theme, see [[XY&Z (song)]].''
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'''Pokémon the Series: XYZ''' is the nineteenth [[season]] of the [[dub]]bed version of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It is the third and final season of ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'' and coextensive with the ''XY&Z'' arc from the Japanese version. It follows {{Ash}} as he and {{ashfr}}—{{an|Serena}}, {{an|Bonnie}}, and {{an|Clemont}}—conclude their {{pkmn|journey}} the [[Kalos]] [[region]] with Ash's participation in the [[Kalos League]] [[Lumiose Conference]], Serena's participation in a Master Class [[Pokémon Showcase]], and everyone's combined efforts in stopping the destructive plans of [[Team Flare]].

It premiered on Cartoon Network on February 20, 2016 with the dub premiere of ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]'', and concluded on January 28, 2017 with ''[[XYS05|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]''. It originally aired in {{pmin|the United States}} as part of the 2016-2017 Cartoon Network Saturday morning lineup.

It is preceded by [[S18|Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest]] and succeeded by [[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]], the first season of the dub of [[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|the eponymous series]], which is based on the [[Generation VII]] {{pkmn|games}}.

==Blurb==

''Follow Ash, Pikachu, and their friends as they explore the deepest mysteries of the Kalos region! Team Flare has plans for the Legendary Pokémon Zygarde and the secret it holds. Alain’s ongoing search for the source of Mega Evolution intersects with our heroes’ adventures. And true to Gym Leader Olympia’s prediction, Ash and his Frogadier will work together to reach surprising new heights! Journey into uncharted territory with this exciting season of Pokémon animation!''

==Important events==
{{spoilers}}
[[File:S19 poster.png|thumb|250px|Poster for the season]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} find a {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Core}}, which {{an|Bonnie}} nicknames [[Squishy]]. ([[XY094]])
* Ash and his friends encounter [[Team Flare]] for the first time. ([[XY094]])
* {{an|Serena}}, [[Jessie]], and [[Nini]] enter the {{to|Couriway}} {{pkmn|Showcase}} Rookie Class and Jessie wins, earning her first {{DL|Pokémon Showcase|Princess Key}}. ([[XY101]])
* Ash and his friends meet [[Alain]] for the first time. ([[XY106]])
* [[Z2]] is captured by Team Flare with the help of Alain. ([[XY107]])
* Serena meets [[Palermo]] for the first time. ([[XY109]])
* Serena defeats {{an|Shauna}} and Jessie in the semi-finals and moves on to the finals of the {{ci|Gloire}} Showcase Master Class. ([[XY113]])
* Aria defeats Serena in the final round and keeps the title of {{DL|Pokémon Performer|Kalos Queen}}. ([[XY113]])
* Ash and Greninja perfect the Ash-Greninja form. ([[XY121]])
* Ash and his friends discover that the [[Kalos League]] will be held in [[Lumiose City]]. ([[XY121]])
* Ash, {{an|Tierno}}, {{an|Trevor}}, Sawyer, and Alain all enter the [[Lumiose Conference]]. ([[XY125]])
* The Lumiose Conference takes place, beginning with 64 competitors. ([[XY125]] - [[XY131]])
** Alain and Ash defeat Trevor and [[Titus]], respectively, and advance to the second round. ([[XY125]])
** Ash and Sawyer defeat Astrid and Tierno in the quarter-finals, respectively, advancing to the semi-finals. ([[XY126]])
** Alain and Ash defeat Remo and Sawyer in the semi-finals, respectively, advancing to the finals. ([[XY127]], [[XY128]])
** Ash and his friends meet [[Mairin]] for the first time. ([[XY129]])
** Ash and his friends learn about Bond Phenomenon from {{an|Professor Sycamore}}. ([[XY129]])
** Team Flare continue their plans for Z2 by secretly infiltrating the [[Lumiose Gym]]. ([[XY129]])
** Ash and Alain have a [[Full Battle]] against each other and Alain wins, making him the winner of the Lumiose Conference. ([[XY129]] - [[XY131]])
* Team Flare places Z2 under their control, forcing it to transform into its Zygarde 50% Forme and attacks Lumiose City. ([[XY131]])
* {{an|Clemont}} destroys the machine that is controlling Z2, releasing Z2 from Team Flare's control, apparently thwarting Lysandre's evil scheme. ([[XY134]])
* The [[Giant Rock]] destroys [[Lysandre Labs]] and heads towards the [[Anistar City]] {{DL|Anistar City|Sundial}}, threatening to cause an explosion that would destroy the {{pkmn|world}}. ([[XY135]])
* Clemont and Bonnie discover that Blaziken Mask is [[Meyer]]. ([[XY136]])
* Squishy and Z2 combine into {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Zygarde|Zygarde Complete Forme}} and destroy the Giant Rock, with Lysandre disappearing in the process, leaving his fate unknown and resulting in Team Flare's defeat. ([[XY136]])
* [[Chespie]] wakes up from its coma. ([[XY136]])
* Squishy leaves with Z2. ([[XY136]])
* Professor Sycamore gives medals to Ash, his friends, Alain, Mairin, and their Pokémon for their heroic efforts against Team Flare. ([[XY137]])
* Serena declines Palermo's [[XY113|earlier offer]], and decides to head to [[Hoenn]] to compete in [[Pokémon Contest]]s. ([[XY138]])
* Ash {{pkmn2|released|releases}} Greninja so that it can detect and destroy the reappearing roots with Squishy and Z2. ([[XY139]])
* The group parts ways, with Serena heading to Hoenn, Ash returning home to [[Pallet Town]], and Clemont and Bonnie remaining in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]. ([[XY140]])

===Party changes===
====Evolutions====
The following Pokémon evolve:
* Ash's {{p|Frogadier}} → {{AP|Greninja}} ([[XY100]])
* Serena's {{p|Eevee}} → {{TP|Serena|Sylveon}} ([[XY105]])
* Ash's {{p|Noibat}} → {{AP|Noivern}} ([[XY110]])

====Form change====
The following Pokémon change [[form]] for the first time:
* Ash's {{AP|Greninja}} ↔ [[Bond Phenomenon|Ash-Greninja]] ([[XY100]])

====Releases====
The following Pokémon are released:
* [[Ash's Goodra]] ([[XY139]])
* [[Ash's Greninja]] ([[XY139]])

====Other====
* [[Clemont's Heliolisk]] (left at [[Lumiose Gym]], [[XY137]])

=====Returns=====
The following Pokémon return to their Trainer:
* [[Ash's Goodra]] ([[XY126]])
* [[Clemont's Heliolisk]] ([[XY134]])

===Gym battles===
Ash battles the following [[Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leaders]]:

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! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kalos}}" | {{color|FFF|Badge}}
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kalos}}" | {{color|FFF|Opponent}}
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kalos}}" | {{color|FFF|Epicode}}
! class="roundytr" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kalos}}; width: 20px" | {{color|FFF|Result}}
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| rowspan=2 class="roundybl" style="background-color: #{{ice color light}}"; | {{badge|Iceberg}}
| rowspan=2 style="background: #{{ice color light}}" | [[Wulfric]]
| style="background: #{{ice color light}};" | [[XY120]]
| style="color:#{{red color dark}}; background-color: #{{ice color light}}" | '''Defeat'''
|-
| style="background: #{{ice color light}};" | [[XY122]]
| class="roundybr" style="color:#{{green color dark}}; background-color: #{{ice color light}}" | '''Victory'''
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===Showcases===
{{an|Serena}} and/or [[Jessie]] participate in the following [[Pokémon Showcase]]s:

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Kalos}}; text-align: center"
|-
! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kalos}}" | {{color|FFF|Location}}
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kalos}}" | {{color|FFF|Epicode}}
! class="roundytr" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kalos}};" | {{color|FFF|Victor}}
|- style="background: #CCC"
| [[Couriway Town]]
| [[XY101]]
| [[Jessie]]
|- style="background: #{{y color light}}"
| [[Fleurrh City]]
| [[XY109]]
| {{an|Serena}}
|-
| class="roundybl" style="background-color: #{{fairy color light}}"; | [[Gloire City]]
| style="background: #{{fairy color light}};" | [[XY112]] [[XY113]]
| class="roundybr" style="background-color: #{{fairy color light}}" | {{an|Aria}}
|}

==Episodes==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|XYZ}}; text-align: center"
|-
! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|XYZ}}" | Epicode
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|XYZ}}" | Episode Title
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|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY094]] || ''From A to Z!'' || 1
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY095]] || ''Love Strikes! Eevee, Yikes!'' || 2
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY096]] || ''A Giga Battle with Mega Results!'' || 3
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY097]] || ''A Fiery Rite of Passage!'' || 4
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY098]] || ''Dream a Little Dream from Me!'' || 5
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY099]] || ''The Legend of the Ninja Hero!'' || 6
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY100]] || ''A Festival of Decisions!'' || 7
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY101]] || ''A Dancing Debut!'' || 8
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY102]] || ''Meeting at Terminus Cave!'' || 9
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY103]] || ''A Cellular Connection!'' || 10
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY104]] || ''A Windswept Encounter!'' || 11
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY105]] || ''Party Dancecapades!'' || 12
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY106]] || ''A Meeting of Two Journeys!'' || 13
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY107]] || ''An Explosive Operation!'' || 14
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY108]] || ''A Watershed Moment!'' || 15
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY109]] || ''Master Class Choices!'' || 16
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY110]] || ''An Electrifying Rage!'' || 17
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY111]] || ''Unlocking Some Respect!'' || 18
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY112]] || ''Master Class is in Session!'' || 19
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY113]] || ''Performing a Pathway to the Future!'' || 20
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY114]] || ''A Keeper for Keeps?'' || 21
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY115]] || ''Battling at Full Volume!'' || 22
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY116]] || ''The Synchronicity Test!'' || 23
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY117]] || ''Making Friends and Influencing Villains!'' || 24
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY118]] || ''Championing a Research Battle!'' || 25
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY119]] || ''A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!'' || 26
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY120]] || ''All Hail the Ice Battlefield!'' || 27
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY121]] || ''Seeing the Forest for the Trees!'' || 28
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY122]] || ''A Real Icebreaker!'' || 29
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY123]] || ''A Diamond in the Rough!'' || 30
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY124]] || ''A Gaggle of Gadget Greatness!'' || 31
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY125]] || ''A League of His Own!'' || 32
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY126]] || ''Valuable Experience for All!'' || 33
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY127]] || ''Analysis Versus Passion!'' || 34
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY128]] || ''A Riveting Rivalry!'' || 35
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY129]] || ''Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!'' || 36
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY130]] || ''Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!'' || 37
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY131]] || ''Down to the Fiery Finish!'' || 38
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY132]] || ''A Towering Takeover!'' || 39
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY133]] || ''Coming Apart at the Dreams!'' || 40
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY134]] || ''The Right Hero for the Right Job!'' || 41
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY135]] || ''Rocking Kalos Defenses!'' || 42
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY136]] || ''Forming a More Perfect Union!'' || 43
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY137]] || ''Battling With a Clean Slate!'' || 44
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY138]] || ''The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!'' || 45
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY139]] || ''Facing the Needs of the Many!'' || 46
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XY140]] || ''Till We Compete Again!'' || 47
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[XYS05]] || ''The Legend of X, Y, and Z!'' || 48
|-
! colspan="3" class="roundybottom" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|XYZ}}; height: 3px" |
|}

==Home video releases==
===North American DVD releases===
{{main|List of English language Pokémon the Series: XYZ home video releases (Region 1)}}

===Australian DVD releases===
{{main|List of English language Pokémon the Series: XYZ home video releases (Region 4)}}

==Trivia==
* The tentative title of this season was "Pokémon XY&Z".<ref>[http://pokemon.gamespress.com/The-next-Pokemon-animation-series-Pokemon-XYZ-airs-this-fall-in-Japan The next Pokémon animation series, Pokémon XY&Z, airs this fall in Japan. - Pokémon Official Press Site]</ref>
* This is the first season to include a [[XYS05|special episode]] as part of the season, if ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'' and ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'' are counted as regular episodes.
* The first two episodes of this season were streamed on the Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Swedish [[Pokémon TV]] service on May 12, 2016, which marks the first time a season has premiered online in {{pmin|Denmark}}, {{pmin|the Netherlands}}, {{pmin|Finland}}, {{pmin|Norway}}, {{pmin|Brazil}}, and {{pmin|Sweden}}, respectively, instead of on TV.
* This is the first season to be available in its entirety at one time on the English [[Pokémon TV]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20170225132845/http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/ Watch Pokémon TV | Watch Pokémon Episodes Online (archived February 25, 2017)]</ref>
* This is also the last season to air on Cartoon Network in {{pmin|the United States}}, before moving to Disney XD.

==In other languages==
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==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/19 Pokémon the Series: XYZ page at Pokemon.com]

==References==
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'''From So Far Away''' (Japanese: '''はるか、遠くまで''' ''To a Place Far, Far Away'') is the 45th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,277th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on March 29, 2024, in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2024, in Australia on October 2, 2024, in sub-Saharan Africa on October 11, 2024, and in the United States on November 22, 2024.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Explorers have launched a brazen attack against the black Rayquaza, and the Brave Olivine is damaged in the process! As the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers work to repair the ship, Liko, Roy, and Friede confront Rayquaza, who agrees to a battle with them. Their Pokémon give it their all, but Rayquaza has the upper hand. Suddenly, Amethio and Ceruledge arrive and join the battle, and an intense fight ensues against the Legendary Pokémon. Although Rayquaza refuses to yield, the intensity of the battle inspires both Sprigatito and Fuecoco to take their powers to the next level…

==Plot==
While the [[Brave Olivine]] is falling from the sky following the [[Black Rayquaza]] crashing into it, [[Spinel]] appears at the {{DL|East Province (Area Two)|Levincia Lighthouse}} aboard a helicopter. Since Rayquaza is still in fighting shape even after everything the [[Explorers]] admins have thrown at it, he tells everyone to retreat. The admins agree and leave the site. At the same time, the Brave Olivine makes a successful emergency landing in the sea nearby, with its crew calling [[Friede]], [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Ludlow]] to assure them that everyone aboard the ship is fine and, as Ludlow heads back to the airship to help, encourage them to focus on the Black Rayquaza. Liko and Roy call out to Rayquaza, telling it how it has inspired them to come this far and issue a challenge for it. After a moment, Rayquaza responds with a roar, accepting their challenge. Friede invites [[Dot]] to take part in the confrontation as well and divides them into teams, with him and Roy taking flight with {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} and driving Rayquaza closer to the lighthouse. As Rayquaza moves towards them, [[Captain Pikachu]] uses his Rising {{m|Volt Tackle}}, creating a vortex that launches {{p|Sprigatito}} and {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} into the air, but Rayquaza easily swats them back down with its tail before they can attack.
[[File:Friede Amethio HZ045.png|thumb|left|250px|Friede and Amethio teaming up]]
Dot gets an idea, having Cap launch Sprigatito and Quaxly into the air again. Once in the air, Quaxly uses {{m|Low Kick}} to give Sprigatito a further boost as she uses {{m|Magical Leaf}} and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} and Charizard join in with their respective {{m|Flamethrower}}s. Rayquaza counters these attacks with {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, creating an explosion. Using the smoke as a cover, Charizard flies in closer, allowing Fuecoco to land a [[Type#Type effectiveness|supereffective]] {{m|Disarming Voice}}. However, the group's momentary celebration over the success of their maneuver quickly subsides as the smoke clears and Rayquaza roars, indicating that it is intending to fight seriously now. This becomes evident when Rayquaza launches a {{m|Draco Meteor}} shower, forcing Charizard to start making evasive maneuvers. Fuecoco falls off Charizard during these maneuvers, but Quaxly manages to save Fuecoco by slowing down his fall with {{m|Water Gun}}. Another Draco Meteor barrage quickly follows, knocking Quaxly out and leaving {{an|Terapagos}} in the path of a falling meteor. Liko rushes to defend Terapagos, but before the meteor can hit, it is suddenly sliced in half by a {{m|Shadow Claw}} from {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}, with [[Amethio]] entering the scene in its wake. Annoyed that Spinel kept him out of the loop for this operation, Amethio declares that the Black Rayquaza will be his and pulls out out his [[Tera Orb]], {{Tera}}stallizing his Ceruledge into a pure {{t|Ghost}} [[type]] and having it attack Rayquaza with multiple boosted {{m|Phantom Force}} attacks. Friede understands that they have to team up in order to stand a chance against such an overwhelming opponent, so he too pulls out his Tera Orb, Terastallizes his Charizard, and has it use {{m|Tera Blast}} on Rayquaza. Despite Amethio being irritated about Friede potentially getting in his way, he still lets him battle by his side as Charizard and Ceruledge attack Rayquaza together with many powerful attacks, leaving Liko, Roy, and their Pokémon amazed at the power of Terastallization. Just as Charizard and Ceruledge aim for a finishing blow, Rayquaza lets out a roar and dives into them with a devastating {{m|Dragon Ascent}}, forcing Friede and Amethio to [[recall]] their defeated partners.

For a moment, everyone is stunned silent by Rayquaza's power. The silence is broken when Fuecoco starts stomping the ground in frustration and flames start appearing around him, with Friede realizing that Fuecoco is trying to use {{m|Flame Charge}}. With encouragement for Terapagos, Liko also regains her confidence and orders Sprigatito to use Magical Leaf. As Sprigatito lunges forward, though, she suddenly starts glowing in a brilliant blue and ends up [[Evolution|evolving]] into {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}. Smiling confidently at her partner, Liko repeats the order for Magical Leaf, while Roy tells Fuecoco to use his newly learned Flame Charge. Both [[first partner Pokémon]] launch their attacks, actually managing to hit Rayquaza and push it back before falling back to the ground. Despite them collapsing from exhaustion afterwards, everyone is still proud of what they did. Quickly recovering from the hit, Rayquaza looks at Liko in the eye before roaring one more time and flying away. [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]] arrive to rejoin Amethio, who declares that they'll be leaving, calling out his {{p|Corviknight}}. Liko thanks him for his help, but Amethio tells her that next time, he'll be coming for Terapagos, and that the Black Rayquaza is his quarry, before flying away with his subordinates.
[[File:Brave Olivine damaged.png|thumb|250px|The damaged Brave Olivine]]
At sunset, Liko, Roy, and Friede rejoin the rest of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], happy to see that all the Pokémon are doing well. Liko and Roy, though, are also quick to apologize, as they lost the battle, and their beloved ship got damaged in the process. Friede is quick to talk back, reminding them how they've gone through so much and met so many people already without ever going back on their goals. They have now managed to get this close to Rayquaza, who once seemed to be so far away, with Sprigatito evolving and Fuecoco learning many new [[move]]s along the way to this point, and their adventure will not end as long as they don't give up. Their confidence restored, Liko declares that she will find the rest of the [[Six Heroes]] and deliver Terapagos to [[Laqua]], Roy expresses his desire to grow strong enough to gain Rayquaza's approval, and even Dot wishes to stand by Liko and Roy's side in order to learn more about the mysteries of the {{pkmn|world}} that they are trying to solve. In order to grow stronger, the three children tell Friede that they wish to learn more about Terastallization. Friede has an idea on how to help them, so he declares that while the rest of the crew focuses on repairing the airship, Liko, Roy, and Dot will start undergoing Terastal training, though he leaves the details vague for now. While Friede, [[Murdock]], and [[Orla]] head out to prepare a [[picnic]] for the crew, Liko looks at the Brave Olivine and thanks it for having brought them this far.

In an Explorers base, the admins are requesting further instructions from [[Gibeon]]. Following their defeat against the Black Rayquaza, Gibeon declares that for now, they'll simply let the Rising Volt Tacklers gather the remaining Six Heroes. Spinel correctly deduces that Gibeon is intending to let the Rising Volt Tacklers do their work for them, so that they can capture Terapagos once it is back to its full power. As for now, Gibeon orders his admins to keep an eye on Terapagos and Liko. The meeting concludes, with the holograms of the admins fading away. In his personal chamber, Gibeon, accompanied by a {{Shiny}} {{form|Zygarde|10% Forme}} [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]], declares that he will return to Laqua and obtain the "[[Laquium]]" for himself, telling [[Lucius]] that this adventure is not over yet.

==Major events==

* [[Spinel]], [[Coral]], [[Sidian]], and [[Chalce]] retreat.
* [[Dot]] meets [[Amethio]] for the first time.
* Amethio uses {{Tera}}stallization for the first time.
* [[Amethio's Ceruledge]]'s Tera Type is revealed to be {{t|Ghost}}.
* The [[Black Rayquaza]] is revealed to know {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.
* [[Roy's Fuecoco]] learns {{m|Flame Charge}}.
* [[Liko]]'s {{p|Sprigatito}} [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}.
* Amethio and the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] battle against the Black Rayquaza, but they are all defeated.
* Liko, [[Roy]], and Dot decide they want to learn more about the Terastal phenomenon.
* [[Gibeon]] orders the [[Explorers]] admins to continue monitoring Liko and {{an|Terapagos}} while waiting for the Rising Volt Tacklers to gather the [[Six Heroes]].
* Gibeon is revealed to own a {{Shiny}} [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]].
{{animeevents|HZ}}

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

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Floragato}} ({{OP|Liko|Floragato}})
* [[White Zygarde]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Dot]]
* {{an|Nemona}} (flashback)
* [[Brassius]] (flashback)
* [[Iono]] (flashback)
* [[Kabu]] (flashback)
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Onia]]
* [[Zirc]]
* [[Hamber]]
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Gibeon]]
* [[Diana]] (flashback)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Floragato}}; evolves)
* {{p|Floragato}} ({{OP|Liko|Floragato}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Hatenna}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatenna}}; flashback)
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Fuecoco}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Murdock]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Ludlow]]'s)
* {{p|Quaxly}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaxly}})
* {{p|Centiskorch}} ([[Kabu]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ({{OP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Corviknight}} ([[Amethio]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Onia]]'s)
* {{p|Skarmory}} ([[Zirc]]'s)
* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Coral]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Garganacl}} ([[Sidian]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Sidian]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Chalce]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Zygarde}} ([[Gibeon]]'s; {{form|Zygarde|10% Forme}}; [[White Zygarde]])
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Lucius]]'s; [[Black Rayquaza]])
* {{p|Arboliva}} ({{OP|Lucius|Arboliva}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; flashback)
* {{p|Moltres}} ({{OP|Lucius|Moltres}}; [[Galarian form]]; flashback)
* {{p|Lapras}} ({{OP|Lucius|Lapras}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pawmi}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Shuckle}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Snorunt}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Noctowl}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Slugma}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Muk}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; [[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Nosepass}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Polteageist}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Sinistea}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Maushold}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]'; {{form|Maushold|Family of Four}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ({{an|Terapagos|anime}}; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}})

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''Where does {{p|Rayquaza}} live?''
** Choices: A mountaintop, the moon, the ozone layer
** Answer: The ozone layer
* For the initial airing of this episode, Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar was replaced by a trailer for the upcoming ''Pocket Monsters: Terastal Debut'' chapter, which was later [https://youtu.be/ShQdAO_1aa0 uploaded] to the official Japanese [[YouTube]] channel.
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Amethio]] and his {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}, and the second features [[Liko]] and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}.
* This is the last episode of ''[[The Sparkling of Terapagos]]'' arc.
* This episode marks the first time a {{type|Grass}} [[first partner Pokémon]] owned by a main character has evolved since [[Ash's Grotle]], who evolved in ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', 645 episodes earlier.
** This episode also marks the first [[Evolution]] of a Pokémon owned by either of the protagonists of {{aniseries|HZ}}.
* This episode marks the first appearance of a {{p|Zygarde}} in the main series since ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', 338 episodes earlier.
* This episode is the last to be animation-produced by [[OLM, Inc.|OLM]] Team Kato, who has been involved with the animation production duties since ''[[DP164|Piplup, Up and Away!]]''. Starting from the [[HZ046|next episode]] onward, the animation production is handled by OLM Team Kumemura.
* Starting from this episode, episode previews are presented in the style of previous series, with narration from Liko, [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and their first partner Pokémon.
* This is the fifth episode of ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' to have its {{pmin|Indonesia}}n [[dub]] released before the English dub, being released on September 7, 2024.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Fb0V9Lhsk</ref>
* This is the season finale of the first season of {{OBP|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|season}}.

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==In other languages==
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|es_eu={{tt|¡Llegando muy lejos!|Getting very far!}}
|sv={{tt|En lång väg kvar|A long way to go}}
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2026-05-07T22:13:09Z

MH: /* Trivia */

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'''Pace - The Final Frontier!''' (Japanese: '''決戦！VSレジアイス！！''' ''Deciding Match! VS Regice!!'') is the 190th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and the 464th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 31, 2006, and in the United States on February 17, 2007.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

With Charizard out of the battle for his rematch against Pyramid King Brandon, Ash calls out Bulbasaur. Dusclops performs Mean Look again, while Bulbasaur wraps the Ghost-type with Leech Seed. The two Pokémon are evenly matched, but Bulbasaur takes a beating from the Fire-type move Will-O-Wisp and is affected by Confuse Ray, which causes it to use Vine Whip on itself. Because Leech Seed is taking energy from Dusclops and giving it to Bulbasaur, the Grass-type manages to stay in the fight, using SolarBeam to knock Dusclops out.

Brandon sends out Ninjask next, while Ash sends out Squirtle. The two move quickly, and are perfectly matched until Ninjask blinds Squirtle with Sand-Attack. Squirtle listens for its opponent, and eventually recovers by clearing out its eyes with Hydro Pump. Squirtle strikes with Skull Bash, knocking out Ninjask. Brandon then calls out Solrock. Squirtle stays in the battle, but eventually Solrock takes it down with SolarBeam, a Grass-type move.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is sneaking into the Battle Pyramid, but they are caught and blasted away by Regirock and Registeel. In battle, Ash sends Bulbasaur back out, who does a good job of dodging. Eventually Solrock and Bulbasaur face off with their SolarBeam attacks, resulting in a double KO. Ash and Brandon send out their final Pokémon, Pikachu and Brandon's new Regice. Regice's attacks quickly ice up the field, making it hard for Pikachu to keep steady. Pikachu still makes an impact with Thunderbolt and Iron Tail, but Regice traps Pikachu and then uses Rest to heal up. Regice hits Pikachu with Ice Beam, freezing it in a block of ice, and the Electric-type is almost defeated, but Pikachu breaks out with Thunderbolt and strikes back with Iron Tail. Regice attempts to trap Pikachu and use Rest again, but Pikachu breaks down and charges with Volt Tackle, knocking out Regice.

Ash is awarded the Brave Symbol, making him a Master of the Battle Frontier and entering him into the Hall of Fame. Scott offers Ash a Frontier Brain position, but he turns it down in favor of more traveling. Squirtle, Charizard, and Bulbasaur all return to their homes.

==Plot==
Just after [[AG189|the start]] of {{Ash}}'s [[rematch]] against {{an|Brandon|Pyramid King Brandon}}, the former sends out {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to take the place of his recently defeated {{AP|Charizard}}. Dusclops fires a {{m|Shadow Punch}}, and Bulbasaur takes it. Bulbasaur's {{m|Razor Leaf}} flurry hits home, and Dusclops responds with {{m|Mean Look}}, [[Escape prevention|preventing Bulbasaur from leaving the battle]]. Bulbasaur's {{m|Vine Whip}} misses and it takes another Shadow Punch, sending Bulbasaur flying. Bulbasaur fires a {{m|Leech Seed}}, which sprouts vines that wrap around Dusclops and [[Seeding|saps its energy]]. Dusclops uses {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}, but Razor Leaf negates it. Ash calls for a {{m|Solar Beam}}, but Dusclops fires a {{m|Confuse Ray}}, {{status|confusion|confusing}} Bulbasaur and causing its Solar Beam to fire towards the roof, catching {{TRT}} and sending them blasting off.

Bulbasaur takes another Will-O-Wisp, and tries to use Vine Whip, but the vines are out of its control and begin whipping Bulbasaur itself. Another Will-O-Wisp sends Bulbasaur flying, and Ash catches it. The vines attacks itself and Ash. Ash calls out to Bulbasaur, and Bulbasaur snaps out of its confusion. With Bulbasaur no longer confused, Ash orders Bulbasaur to try Solar Beam again. While Bulbasaur is charging the attack, Dusclops tries to defeat it by firing Will-O-Wisp, but this time Bulbasaur dodges and fires the Solar Beam, [[Fainting|knocking Dusclops out]].

Brandon summons {{p|Ninjask}}, and Ash swaps for {{AP|Squirtle}}. Ninjask uses {{m|Aerial Ace}}, but Squirtle's {{m|Rapid Spin}} repels the attack. Brandon has Ninjask use {{m|Sandstorm}} to send Squirtle flying before using {{m|Double Team}} to surround it. Squirtle fires {{m|Water Gun}} at all of them, revealing Ninjask. The {{pkmn|category|Ninja Pokémon}} dodges Water Gun and strikes with Aerial Ace. Ninjask uses Sandstorm, but Squirtle's {{m|Hydro Pump}} neutralizes it. Ninjask uses {{m|Sand Attack}} to blind Squirtle and goes for another Aerial Ace attack, with Squirtle unable to see or evade. Ash tells Squirtle to listen for it and the Tiny Turtle Pokémon dodges and uses Hydro Pump, but the attack goes high. Ninjask executes another Aerial Ace attack, but the water from Squirtle's Hydro Pump attack comes down and clears Squirtle's eyes, allowing it to counter with {{m|Skull Bash}} and knock out Ninjask.

Brandon sends out {{p|Solrock}}. Squirtle uses Hydro Pump, but Solrock's {{m|Psywave}} pushes it back. {{m|Confusion}} stops Skull Bash and sends Squirtle back. Solrock fires {{m|Shadow Ball}} but Squirtle uses Hydro Pump against the wall to dodge. Squirtle attempts a Rapid Spin, but Solrock dodges. Squirtle crashes into the wall and takes Solrock's Solar Beam, an attack which takes out Squirtle.

Ash sends Bulbasaur back out. Solrock uses Psywave, but Bulbasaur dodges and fires a Razor Leaf attack. Solrock uses Confusion to stop the attack, and sends the leaves back at Bulbasaur. Bulbasaur charges with Vine Whip, but Solrock uses Confusion again to sends Bulbasaur flying, but it bounces off the wall. Solrock fires Shadow Ball, but Bulbasaur dodges. It fires Leech Seed, hitting Solrock and begins sapping away its energy. Solrock fires another Psywave, hitting Bulbasaur. Bulbasaur fires Solar Beam, which Solrock matches with its own. Both attacks collide, and the force causes a double knockout.

Underneath, Team Rocket digs into the chamber where {{DL|Brandon's legendary giants|Regirock}} and {{DL|Brandon's legendary giants|Registeel}} are kept. They use {{m|Lock-On}} to target Team Rocket, before firing dual {{m|Hyper Beam}}s that send Team Rocket blasting off again.

Ash and Brandon send out their final Pokémon, with Ash sending {{AP|Pikachu}} out, and Brandon calling upon {{DL|Brandon's legendary giants|Regice}}. Scott realizes that this must be the Pokémon that Brandon had discovered earlier. Pikachu fires off a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which Regice endures easily. Regice uses {{m|Blizzard}}, which Pikachu takes head-on. Pikachu attacks with {{m|Iron Tail}}, with Regice countering with {{m|Ice Beam}} that Pikachu dodges. However, the attack freezes one half of the field and negates the attack. Pikachu uses {{m|Quick Attack}}, but Regice negates it with another Ice Beam, which freezes the other half of the field. With the entire field covered in ice, Regice can move quicker, but Pikachu ends up slipping. Regice attempts to use {{m|Focus Punch}}, but Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to {{status|Paralysis|paralyze}} Regice, and then strikes the Iceberg Pokémon with Iron Tail. Regice uses Ice Beam to freeze the stadium more, creating a tomb of ice pillars that trap Pikachu.

With Pikachu immobilized, Regice uses {{m|Rest}}, fully restoring its stamina and curing it of its paralysis. Pikachu uses Iron Tail to free himself and races towards Regice, but it wakes up and fires Ice Beam, this time making a direct hit and {{status|Freeze|freezing}} Pikachu in an ice pillar. Ash orders Thunderbolt, but Pikachu seems unable to. The referee begins to declare Pikachu unable to battle, but Pikachu uses Thunderbolt to shatter the ice and paralyze Regice again. Regice fires another Focus Punch to send Pikachu bouncing across the ice field. Ash manages to get Pikachu to hit Regice with Iron Tail twice in a row due to the ice. Regice uses Ice Beam to trap Pikachu in another icy tomb before using Rest again. Pikachu frees himself with Iron Tail and starts charging forward with {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Regice wakes up and uses Ice Beam to try to freeze him again, but Pikachu dodges and hits Regice before it can launch another attack, knocking it out and making Ash the winner. Brandon gives Ash the [[Symbol|Brave Symbol]] as his reward, completing Ash's {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} quest.

Later, [[Scott]] hands Ash a plaque with all seven Symbols on it, acknowledging his position in the [[Hall of Fame]], and offers Ash a [[Frontier Brain]] position. Ash declines, stating that he wants to travel more, but Scott tells him that should he change his mind, the offer will always be open to him. Brandon tells Ash that he hopes to battle him again someday, a sentiment Ash gladly returns. Soon the [[Battle Pyramid]] takes off, as [[Professor Oak (anime)|Professor Oak]] takes Bulbasaur back to his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|lab]] knowing he'll soon be needed to stop quarrels among the resident Pokémon there. Officer Jenny heads out with Squirtle to rejoin the [[Squirtle Squad]], as Charizard returns to the [[Charicific Valley]]. Ash bids his Pokémon farewell, knowing that while his Battle Frontier adventure has ended new challenges will soon await him.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Brave Symbol.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Brave Symbol]]
* {{an|Brandon}} is revealed to own a {{p|Ninjask}} and a {{p|Solrock}}, and to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{DL|Brandon's legendary giants|Regice}}, the Pokémon he left to search for [[AG186|earlier]].
* {{Ash}} continues his [[rematch]] against Brandon and wins, earning the [[Symbol|Brave Symbol]] and entering the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} [[Hall of Fame]].
* [[Scott]] offers Ash a position as a [[Frontier Brain]], but Ash turns it down, though the offer remains open.
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]], {{AP|Charizard}}, and {{AP|Squirtle}} return to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], the [[Charicific Valley]], and the [[Squirtle Squad]], respectively.
{{animeevents|AG}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====TV episode debuts =====
* {{p|Regice}} ([[Brandon's legendary giants#Regice|Brandon's]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{an|Brandon}}
* [[Scott]]
* [[Samuel]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Regirock}} ([[Brandon's legendary giants#Regirock|Brandon's]])
* {{p|Registeel}} ([[Brandon's legendary giants#Registeel|Brandon's]])
* {{p|Dusclops}} ({{an|Brandon}}'s)
* {{p|Ninjask}} ({{an|Brandon}}'s)
* {{p|Solrock}} ({{an|Brandon}}'s)
* {{p|Regice}} ([[Brandon's legendary giants#Regice|Brandon's]])
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}})
* {{p|Meganium}} ([[Vincent's Meganium|Jackson's]]; flashback)
* {{p|Arbok}} (flashback)
* {{p|Exeggutor}} (flashback)
* {{p|Zangoose}} (flashback)
* {{p|Seviper}} (flashback)
* {{p|Metagross}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* Background music from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', as well as the TV cut of {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}}, is used here.
* {{Ash}} and {{an|May}} narrate the preview for [[AG191|the next episode]].
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a pun on the phrase "Space, the final frontier", which originated from the sci-fi series ''{{wp|Star Trek}}''.
* {{AP|Pikachu}} defeating {{DL|Brandon|legendary giants|Regice}} marks the second time one of Ash's Pokémon defeats a Legendary Pokémon. The first was in ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', with {{AP|Charizard}} defeating {{TP|Noland|Articuno}}.
* This is the last episode where a Generation III Pokémon would make its main series debut during {{aniseries|RS}}. The remaining four Generation III Pokémon would make their main series debut in later seasons ({{p|Latias}}, {{p|Latios}}, {{p|Rayquaza}}, and {{p|Jirachi}}).
* This episode marks the last time to date in which Ash has used {{AP|Bulbasaur}} or {{AP|Squirtle}} in an onscreen battle.
* {{TRT}} doesn't recite their motto in any form in this episode.
* [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] does not appear in this episode.
* This is the final appearance of [[Scott]].
* This would be the final appearance of Ash's Squirtle, excluding a flashback in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]'', until ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', 517 episodes later.

===Errors===
* During Ash's flashback with {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, Bulbasaur is seen flipping [[Vincent's Meganium]] inside a building while Ash is wearing his ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' clothes, battling a {{p|Zangoose}}, and battling an {{p|Arbok}} with May and [[Max]] in the background. Bulbasaur's only battle against Vincent's Meganium took place outside, when Ash was still wearing his original clothes, while the other two battles never took place.
* When {{p|Solrock}} uses {{m|Confusion}} on Bulbasaur, Bulbasaur was seen using {{m|Vine Whip}}, even though Ash had never commanded Bulbasaur to do so.

===Dub edits===
* In the English dub, it is said that it is Ash's last chance to win the Battle Frontier. In the original Japanese version, there is no mention of such a thing.

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2026-05-07T20:44:30Z

MH: /* Trivia */

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'''Arboliva's Forest''' (Japanese: '''オリーヴァの森''' ''{{tt|Oliva|Arboliva}}'s Forest'') is the 11th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,243rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on June 16, 2023, in the United Kingdom on January 15, 2024, and in the United States on March 7, 2024. It was initially intended to air in the United States on February 23, 2024, but was rescheduled.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


Liko and Roy are off to the forest where Brassius saw Arboliva—and after learning about a recent wildfire there, Mollie decides to join them. The group finds a burned wasteland, so Roy races ahead, only to find an Ancient Poké Ball on a giant tree. Meanwhile, Liko gets lost, so she heads toward the giant tree to meet up with Roy and Mollie. On the way, she finds an injured Paldean Wooper, but some other wild Pokémon see her as a threat and attack. At the giant tree, Liko finds Roy, and both Trainers end up in a desperate fight—against the tree itself! Could it be Arboliva?

==Plot==
[[Liko]] is standing outside of [[Dot]]'s room. She thinks about how Nidothing's theme music can often be heard from Dot's room, how Dot is always accompanied by a {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}}, and how she saw a Nidothing costume hanging on the ship's balcony [[HZ009|the other day]]. Putting these clues together, she thinks she's figured out the truth and knocks on Dot's door. She lays out her evidence, and Dot is ready to confess her identity as Nidothing. However, her confession is cut off when Liko suddenly declares that Dot must be a Nidothing super fan. Dot is baffled that Liko still hasn't figured out the truth, making her feel too awkward to continue her confession. Elsewhere aboard the [[Brave Olivine]], [[Mollie]] ends a phone call from her mother, who's been insisting she return home. Seeing an image of [[Arboliva's Forest|the forest]] that Liko and [[Roy]] are planning to visit the next day on her phone, she tells [[Orla]] that she'll be going with them.

The next day, [[Nemona]] leads Liko, Roy, and Mollie to the forest, which was largely burnt down by a recent wildfire, started by a lightning strike on dry vegetation. However, there is still some green left further ahead. Nemona leaves, telling Roy they'll {{pkmn|battle}} the next time they meet. The three make their way through the burnt landscape, until they reach the unharmed part of the forest. Roy decides to scout things ahead, being used to moving around forests and telling Liko and Mollie to meet up with him at a giant tree in the distance if they get lost and proceeds to run off, much to Liko's worry, but Mollie reassures her that since Roy has a [[Rotom Phone]] to contact them with, he'll be fine. Aboard the airship, [[Friede]], [[Murdock]], and Orla are having a discussion, with Friede wondering why [[Lucca]] hasn't contacted him yet.

In the forest, Liko is amazed at all the Pokémon she's seeing, having never wandered this deep into the woods before. Mollie calls her a pampered princess, flustering Liko, who tells her that it's just because she didn't have {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} with her yet and her parents were always busy. This prompts Mollie asks what they do for work. Liko reveals that [[Alex|her father]] makes picture books, while her mother is a schoolteacher. However, she doesn't take after either of them, having not yet figured out what to do with her life. Mollie reassures her that it's perfectly normal for someone of her age to not know what to do with their life yet and reveals that she too didn't know what to do with her life at her age, though unlike her, she had a life that was dictated for her; she comes from a long line of Pokémon doctors, and kept doing her work without thinking about it too much, but eventually decided to quit. Liko asks why she chose to do this, but Mollie simply says she'll tell her later. Remembering how Mollie [[HZ003|once]] refused to go to a [[Pokémon Center]], Liko figures it's because she didn't want to be reminded of her past life.

Sprigatito discovers an [[Oran Berry]] bush, and Mollie explains the Berry's healing properties, telling Liko to go gather some. Liko happily obliges and leaves to collect more, but once she intends to head back, she realizes she has no idea which way to go. Starting to panic, Liko tries to call Mollie, but discovers that there's no reception. Trying to stay calm, she decides to follow Roy's advice and head for the giant tree in the distance. At said tree, Roy decides to start scaling it with {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, and is shocked to notice another [[Ancient Poké Ball]] hanging near the top. As he climbs towards it, the tree suddenly starts shaking, which is also noticed by Liko on her way towards it. Not comfortable of just sitting around, especially with no phone reception, Mollie starts heading towards the tree too.

While walking through an area ravaged by the wildfire, Liko unexpectedly finds a {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Wooper}}, which is in a very weak condition. However, she doesn't get much chances at trying to help it when a group of {{t|Grass}} Pokémon attack her and take Wooper away. She follows them to the giant tree, where they still refuse to let her approach Wooper, not understanding she's trying to help it. Suddenly, Mollie enters the scene and has her {{TP|Mollie|Chansey}} grab Wooper so she can treat it, firmly stating to the Grass Pokémon that she's here to help. While treating Wooper, she reveals to Liko that the reason she stopped working at a Pokémon Center is because she couldn't help but think of all the injured [[wild Pokémon]] that never get taken to one. She couldn't bear that idea and had chosen to travel to help those unfortunate Pokémon rather than just stand by and wait.

The Grass types start calling out to the giant tree, causing it to start shaking again and reveal itself to actually be a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{an|Arboliva}}. It shakes Roy off itself and starts firing blasts of olive oil at him and Liko. They want to leave, but Mollie refuses to go while she's still helping Wooper. As such, Liko and Roy decided to battle Arboliva together, though Liko frantically tells Roy to not have Fuecoco use {{m|Ember}} to avoid risking another wildfire. While Sprigatito keeps Arboliva distracted with her {{m|Quick Attack}}, Roy has Fuecoco use {{m|Stomping Tantrum}} to break the ground under Arboliva's feet. Liko has Sprigatito use {{m|Leafage}} around Arboliva's head, blinding and disorient it while Roy has Fuecoco use Stomping Tantrum again, causing Arboliva to fall down. However, their celebration is cut short when Arboliva starts getting back up. Fortunately, Wooper has regained enough strength now to walk up to Arboliva and convince it to stop attacking. Having understood Mollie was helping Wooper, Arboliva's anger subsides. No sooner has Wooper left with the Grass types, though, that Arboliva starts letting out a sad [[cry]] and unexpectedly lifts Liko and Roy up high, showing them the full extent of how devastated the forest really is.

==Major events==

* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Mollie]] encounter a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{an|Arboliva}} with another [[Ancient Poké Ball]].
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
* {{p|Wooper}} ([[Paldean form|Paldean Form]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Dot]]
* {{an|Nemona}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Sprigatito}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Fuecoco}} ({{OP|Roy|Fuecoco}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Mollie]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rockruff}} ({{OP|Murdock|Rockruff}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Murdock]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Pawmo}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s)
* {{p|Arboliva}} ({{an|Arboliva|anime}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Quaxly}} ([[Dot's Quaxly|Rising Volt Tacklers]]')
* {{p|Fletchling}}
* {{p|Skiddo}} (×2)
* {{p|Wooper}} ([[Paldean form|Paldean Form]]; debut)
* {{p|Cacnea}}
* {{p|Shroomish}}
* {{p|Hoppip}}
* {{p|Smoliv}} (×4)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]: ''What does {{p|Smoliv}}'s oil taste like?''
** Choices: Very sweet, very bitter, very sour
** Answer: Very bitter
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Mollie]] and her {{TP|Mollie|Chansey}}, and the second features [[Liko]] and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}.
* This is the first episode of the {{pkmn|animated series}} to not have any former [[4Kids Entertainment]] voice actors as part of the English dub cast.

===Errors===
* When [[Liko]] is walking with her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} in the burned part of the forest, her [[bag]] is missing.

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HZ011 error 1.png|Liko's missing bag
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===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)

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'''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''' is the first [[season]] of the [[dub]]bed version of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''. It is the twenty-sixth season of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. The season follows [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] as they travel around the {{pkmn|world}} with a group of adventurers known as the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In {{pmin|the United States}}, episodes were added on [[Netflix]] beginning on March 7, 2024 and concluding on November 22, 2024. In {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, it debuted on December 1, 2023 on BBC iPlayer and on December 4, 2023 on CBBC. In {{pmin|Australia}}, it debuted on February 27, 2024 on 9Go!. In {{pmin|Canada}}, it debuted on March 2, 2024 on Cartoon Network. In Asia, it debuted on March 8, 2024 on the Pokémon Asia ENG [[YouTube]] channel. In sub-Saharan Africa, it debuted on March 25, 2024 on Cartoon Network Africa. In {{pmin|New Zealand}}, it debuted on April 15, 2024 on Netflix.

It is preceded by [[S25|Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series]], the last season of the previous animated series in the West, {{aniseries|PTS}}, and succeeded by [[Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua]]. It comprises the ''[[Liko and Roy's Departure]]'' and ''[[The Sparkling of Terapagos]]'' arcs from the Japanese version.

==Blurb==
A new adventure is beginning within the wide world of Pokémon! Arriving at Indigo Academy, a girl named Liko receives her first partner Pokémon, Sprigatito. But she soon finds herself pursued by the Explorers, a mysterious group that’s determined to take the pendant necklace she wears. Liko isn’t on her own, though, as Friede, Captain Pikachu and the other Rising Volt Tacklers offer her protection aboard their airship. Meanwhile, a boy named Roy dreams of becoming a Pokémon Trainer, unaware of the secret hiding within the Ancient Poké Ball he carries. As Liko, Roy and the Rising Volt Tacklers set sail for new horizons, what kind of discoveries await?

==Important events==
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Horizons poster.png|thumb|250px|First poster for the season]]
[[File:Horizons poster 2.png|thumb|250px|Second poster for the season]]
[[File:Horizons poster 3.png|thumb|250px|Third poster for the season]]
[[File:Horizons poster 4.png|thumb|250px|Fourth poster for the season]]
* [[Liko]], a beginner {{pkmn|Trainer}} from [[Paldea]], enrolls in the [[Indigo Academy]] in [[Kanto]]. ([[HZ001]])
* Liko receives a [[Pokédex]] for her [[Rotom Phone]]. ([[HZ001]])
* Liko meets [[Amethio]] and gets on the radar of the mysterious [[Explorers]] organization. ([[HZ001]])
* Liko meets [[Pokémon Professor]] [[Friede]] for the first time. ([[HZ001]])
* A {{p|Terapagos|mysterious Pokémon}} briefly appears from [[Liko]]'s pendant. ([[HZ002]])
* Liko is introduced to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ002]])
* Liko joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ003]])
* The Rising Volt Tacklers head for [[Paldea]]. ([[HZ003]])
* [[Liko]] meets a boy named [[Roy]] for the first time. ([[HZ004]])
* Roy strikes up a friendship with the {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} that travels with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ004]])
* [[Roy]] encounters the Explorers for the first time. ([[HZ005]])
* [[Roy]]'s Ancient [[Poké Ball]] opens to reveal a {{Shiny}} {{p|Rayquaza}}, which flies away. ([[HZ006]])
* Roy joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ006]])
* [[Gibeon]] removes [[Amethio]] from the mission to obtain [[Liko]]'s pendant and assigns it to {{DL|Explorers|Spinel}} instead. ([[HZ006]])
* Nidothing is secretly revealed to be [[Dot]], a member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ007]])
* [[Liko]] tries to befriend [[Dot]]. ([[HZ008]])
* [[Liko]] returns to [[Paldea]], while [[Roy]] visits the [[region]] for the first time. ([[HZ009]])
* Roy meets [[Alex]], Liko's father, for the first time. ([[HZ009]])
* Liko decides to head for [[Artazon]] with Roy to meet [[Brassius]]. ([[HZ009]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] meet [[Nemona]], a [[Paldea]]n {{pkmn|Champion}}, and [[Artazon]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Brassius]]. ([[HZ010]])
* Roy has an unofficial {{pkmn|battle}} with Brassius and loses. ([[HZ010]])
* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Mollie]] encounter a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Arboliva}} with another Ancient [[Poké Ball]]. ([[HZ011]])
* The {{an|Terapagos|mysterious Pokémon}} briefly emerges from [[Liko]]'s pendant again. ([[HZ012]])
* [[Friede]] meets [[Lucca]], Liko's mother. ([[HZ012]])
* Liko and Roy learn more about the Ancient Adventurer, [[Lucius]]. ([[HZ012]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] decide to head for [[Galar]]. ([[HZ012]])
* [[Spinel]] is revealed to be spying on the Rising Volt Tacklers. ([[HZ012]])
* [[Roy]] encounters a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{TP|Roy|Wattrel}}. ([[HZ013]])
* [[Spinel]] begins his attack on the [[Brave Olivine]]. ([[HZ013]])
* [[Friede]] is revealed to own a [[Tera Orb]]. ([[HZ014]])
* [[Spinel]] steals [[Liko]]'s pendant. ([[HZ014]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] see [[Dot]] in person for the first time. ([[HZ015]])
* Liko and Roy meet [[Levincia]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Iono]] for the first time. ([[HZ015]])
* [[Liko]] retrieves her pendant from [[Spinel]]. ([[HZ016]])
* Liko's pendant activates and briefly summons {{p|Arboliva}} from its Ancient [[Poké Ball]]. ([[HZ016]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] begin heading to [[Galar]]. ([[HZ016]])
* Dot reveals herself as Nidothing to Liko. ([[HZ016]])
* [[Friede]] reveals how he met [[Captain Pikachu]] and formed the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ018]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] visit [[Galar]] for the first time. ([[HZ019]])
* [[Murdock]]'s past is revealed. ([[HZ019]])
* Liko and Roy meet [[Motostoke]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Kabu]] for the first time. ([[HZ019]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] have an unofficial [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] with [[Kabu]], with Roy losing and Liko forfeiting. ([[HZ020]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] find out that the [[Black Rayquaza]] is at the [[Galar Mine]]. ([[HZ020]])
* [[Amethio]], [[Zirc]], and [[Onia]] arrive in [[Galar]] to search for the Black Rayquaza at the [[Galar Mine]]. ([[HZ021]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encounter [[Amethio]] and his cohorts again. ([[HZ022]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] encounter [[Lucius]]'s third Pokémon, a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}. ([[HZ022]])
* The {{an|Terapagos|mysterious Pokémon}} emerges from Liko's pendant again, but does not change back. ([[HZ023]])
* [[Roy]] and [[Friede]] meet [[Liko]]'s grandmother, [[Diana]], for the first time. ([[HZ024]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] learn that the mysterious Pokémon is called {{an|Terapagos}}. ([[HZ024]])
* [[Amethio]], [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] arrive at Diana's castle and prepare to attack the Rising Volt Tacklers. ([[HZ024]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] encounter [[Sidian]] and [[Coral]] for the first time. ([[HZ025]])
* [[Diana]] starts traveling with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ025]])
* Diana reveals that [[Lucius]]'s last three Pokémon are {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}, {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}, and {{TP|Lucius|Entei}}. ([[HZ025]])
* [[Liko]] receives [[Lucius]]'s belt from [[Diana]]. ([[HZ026]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] set out to find the remaining members of Lucius's Six Heroes. ([[HZ026]])
* The [[Explorers]] decide to go after the [[Black Rayquaza]]. ([[HZ027]])
* A {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Polteageist}} and {{p|Sinistea}} join the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ030]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] find [[Lucius]]'s fourth Pokémon, a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Lapras}}. ([[HZ031]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encounter the [[Black Rayquaza]] again. ([[HZ032]])
* [[Amethio]] battles the [[Black Rayquaza]] and is defeated. ([[HZ033]])
* {{an|Terapagos}} transforms into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} for the first time on-screen. ([[HZ033]])
* [[Diana]] reveals to [[Friede]] that she intends to travel alone again. ([[HZ033]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] have a training {{pkmn|battle}} with Diana, which ends after they complete their objective of trying to land a single hit. ([[HZ033]])
* Amethio returns to the [[Explorers]]' base and requests to train with [[Hamber]]. ([[HZ033]])
* The [[Explorers]] are revealed to be looking for [[Laqua]]. ([[HZ034]])
* [[Amethio]] receives a [[Tera Orb]] from [[Hamber]]. ([[HZ034]])
* [[Diana]] leaves the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ034]])
* The Rising Volt Tacklers decide to return to [[Paldea]]. ([[HZ034]])
* A {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Maushold}} family joins the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ038]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] meet [[Franka]], [[Dot]]'s mother and [[Murdock]]'s sister, for the first time. ([[HZ041]])
* Dot reveals to Liko and Roy the story of how she joined the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. ([[HZ041]])
* Dot {{pkmn|battle}}s Franka and wins. ([[HZ041]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] arrive back in [[Paldea]]. ([[HZ042]])
* [[Friede]] is informed of the existence of a mysterious tower. ([[HZ042]])
* [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] cross paths with the [[Explorers]] again and have a [[Multi Battle]] with [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]], which is called off. ([[HZ043]])
* The Explorers are revealed to be planning to summon and capture the [[Black Rayquaza]]. ([[HZ043]])
* [[Friede]] meets [[Spinel]] in person for the first time and has another {{pkmn|battle}} against him. ([[HZ044]])
* The [[Explorers]] begin their operation to capture the [[Black Rayquaza]]. ([[HZ044]])
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] confront the Explorers to stop their plan. ([[HZ044]])
* The [[Brave Olivine]] suffers major damage when the Black Rayquaza is sent crashing into it. ([[HZ044]])
* [[Spinel]], [[Coral]], [[Sidian]], and [[Chalce]] retreat. ([[HZ045]])
* [[Amethio]] uses {{Tera}}stallization for the first time. ([[HZ045]])
* Amethio and the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] battle against the [[Black Rayquaza]], but they are all defeated. ([[HZ045]])
* Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] decide they want to learn more about the Terastal phenomenon. ([[HZ045]])
* [[Gibeon]] orders the [[Explorers]] admins to continue monitoring Liko and {{an|Terapagos}} while waiting for the Rising Volt Tacklers to gather the Six Heroes. ([[HZ045]])

===Party changes===
====Additions====
* [[Liko's Sprigatito]] ([[HZ001]])
* [[Roy's Fuecoco]] ([[HZ006]])
* [[Roy's Wattrel]] ([[HZ014]])
* [[Dot's Quaxly]] ([[HZ016]])
* [[Liko's Hatenna]] ([[HZ021]])
* [[Dot's Tinkatink]] ([[HZ039]])

====Evolutions====
The following Pokémon evolve:
* Liko's {{p|Sprigatito}} → {{TP|Liko|Floragato}} ([[HZ045]])

====Terastallizes====
The following Pokémon {{Tera}}stallize for the first time:
* [[Friede's Charizard]] ↔ [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized Charizard]] ({{t|Dark}}) ([[HZ014]])
* [[Amethio's Ceruledge]] ↔ [[Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized Ceruledge]] ({{t|Ghost}}) ([[HZ045]])

===Lucius's Pokémon===
Liko takes these Pokémon from [[Lucius]] under her care:
* {{pkmn2|Giant}} {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} ([[HZ012]])
* {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} ([[HZ023]])
* {{pkmn2|Giant}} {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} ([[HZ032]])

==Episodes==
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|- style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Paldea}}"
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| [[HZ001]] || ''The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)'' || 1
|-
| [[HZ002]] || ''The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)'' || 2
|-
| [[HZ003]] || ''For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!'' || 3
|-
| [[HZ004]] || ''The Treasure After the Storm!'' || 4
|-
| [[HZ005]] || ''Found You, Fuecoco!'' || 5
|-
| [[HZ006]] || ''The Ancient Poké Ball'' || 6
|-
| [[HZ007]] || ''Special Training with Cap!'' || 7
|-
| [[HZ008]] || ''The Door That Never Opens'' || 8
|-
| [[HZ009]] || ''Welcome to Paldea!'' || 9
|-
| [[HZ010]] || ''Nemona and Brassius and…'' || 10
|-
| [[HZ011]] || ''Arboliva's Forest'' || 11
|-
| [[HZ012]] || ''The Future I Choose'' || 12
|-
| [[HZ013]] || ''An Unexpected Picnic!'' || 13
|-
| [[HZ014]] || ''Fly! Wattrel!!'' || 14
|-
| [[HZ015]] || ''Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?'' || 15
|-
| [[HZ016]] || ''Quaxly, We Can Do It'' || 16
|-
| [[HZ017]] || ''Special Training Time!'' || 17
|-
| [[HZ018]] || ''Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!'' || 18
|-
| [[HZ019]] || ''The Bittersweet Truth'' || 19
|-
| [[HZ020]] || ''Kabu's Battle Training!'' || 20
|-
| [[HZ021]] || ''The Lonely Hatenna'' || 21
|-
| [[HZ022]] || ''Charge! Galar Mine!'' || 22
|-
| [[HZ023]] || ''Fiery Galarian Moltres'' || 23
|-
| [[HZ024]] || ''Reunion at the Ancient Castle!'' || 24
|-
| [[HZ025]] || ''Rivals in the Dark of Night!'' || 25
|-
| [[HZ026]] || ''Terapagos's Adventure'' || 26
|-
| [[HZ027]] || ''As Long as I'm with My Friends'' || 27
|-
| [[HZ028]] || ''The Stolen Treasure'' || 28
|-
| [[HZ029]] || ''Orla and the Poké Ball Smith'' || 29
|-
| [[HZ030]] || ''Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!'' || 30
|-
| [[HZ031]] || ''Song Within the Mist'' || 31
|-
| [[HZ032]] || ''Lapras's Feelings for its Friends'' || 32
|-
| [[HZ033]] || ''Roar of the Black Rayquaza'' || 33
|-
| [[HZ034]] || ''Respective Departures'' || 34
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| [[HZ035]] || ''The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!'' || 35
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| [[HZ036]] || ''Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!'' || 36
|-
| [[HZ037]] || ''Fuecoco…Becomes a Crook?!'' || 37
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| [[HZ038]] || ''The SOS is from Tandemaus?'' || 38
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| [[HZ039]] || ''Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer'' || 39
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| [[HZ040]] || ''Farewell, Sprigatito?'' || 40
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| [[HZ041]] || ''A Wild Mom Appears!'' || 41
|-
| [[HZ042]] || ''Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin'' || 42
|-
| [[HZ043]] || ''A Challenge from the Explorers'' || 43
|-
| [[HZ044]] || ''The Plan to Capture Rayquaza'' || 44
|-
| [[HZ045]] || ''From So Far Away'' || 45
|}


==Trivia==
* This is the first season:
** not to feature {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} as main protagonists and the [[Team Rocket trio]] as main antagonists.
** to use direct translations of the Japanese titles for most of the English titles of episodes.
** where the English [[dub]] uses different opening themes for different releases of the same episodes depending on the country, with [[Becoming Me]] for the international release and [[We Go|We Go (English Ver.)]] for the Asian release.
** to be promoted with more than two official posters. Each of the four posters corresponds to a batch of episodes released consecutively in March, May, August, and November 2024.
** not to feature [[James Carter Cathcart]] as a cast member in the English dub, after retiring from the animated series at the end of {{aniseries|JN}} due to him been diagnosed with a throat cancer and undergoing treatment.
* The season was initially announced to be releasing in {{pmin|the United States}} and internationally on February 23, 2024,<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-horizons-the-series-will-debut-on-netflix-in-february-2024 ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' Will Debut on Netflix in February 2024] - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref> but was later delayed till March 7, 2024.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-horizons-the-series-launch-date-is-now-march-7 ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' Launch Date is Now March 7] - [[Pokémon.com]]</ref>.
* In Asian territories where [[The Pokémon Company]] holds distribution rights, this season is also numbered as season 26 of the [[Pokémon animated series]] as a whole.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240526225712/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m01fq_kJNo The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One | Pokémon Horizons | S26 EP1 | @disneyindia] (archived)</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=383050927891616 Mentari TV on Facebook]</ref><ref>[https://tw.portal-pokemon.com/special/hot_info/anime_movie/s26/ 寶可夢地平線：系列]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240906172348/https://www.mewatch.sg/show/Pok%C3%A9mon-Horizons-The-Series-487301 Pokémon Horizons The Series - mewatch] (archived)</ref><ref>[https://www.trueid.net/watch/th-en/series/dzWKqoKmPB1z/438VKDVMZw7q Pokemon Horizon S26 - Watch Series Online - TrueID]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20240830104558/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHgJk2AB4sM โปเกมอน เดอะซีรีส์ สุดขอบฟ้า Season 26 | ตอนที่ 1 | Pokémon Thailand Official] (archived)</ref>
** However, [[The Pokémon Company International]] exclusively refers to this season as the first of a new, separate series different from the previous animated series. This includes referring to the show as the "new Pokémon animated series"<ref>https://press.pokemon.com/en/products/New-Pokemon-Animated-Series</ref> in pre-release material, starting the numbering from Season 1,<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0grjk93/episodes/player</ref> and using "[[Pokémon the Series]]" in social media material of prior episodes after this point.<ref>https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation</ref>

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==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://horizons.pokemon.com Pokémon Horizons: The Series website]
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/horizons/1 Pokémon Horizons: The Series page at Pokemon.com]

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SM045

2026-05-07T18:56:29Z

MH: /* Trivia */

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title_ja=ほしぐもパニック！テレポートは突然に！！ |
title_ja_trans=Hoshigumo Panic! A Sudden Teleport!! |
broadcast_jp=October 12, 2017 |
broadcast_us=March 25, 2018 |
en_op=[[Under The Alolan Moon]] |
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footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|sm|045}}
* {{BMGf|241609|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|242922|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|253478|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
}}

'''Now You See Them, Now You Don't!''' (Japanese: '''ほしぐもパニック！テレポートは突然に！！''' ''{{tt|Hoshigumo|Nebby}} Panic! A Sudden Teleport!!'') is the 45th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 984th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on October 12, 2017, in New Zealand on March 1, 2018, in Canada on March 17, 2018, and in the United States on March 25, 2018.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The Pokémon School class is sculpting with clay today! But while our heroes muse about various Pokémon and places, they disappear one by one—first appearing at the scenes of their musings, then reappearing back at school! They soon realize Nebby had used Teleport to take them to the places and Pokémon they were thinking about.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket is determined to catch Nebby. They succeed, but thanks to Teleport, Bewear carries the trio off...and Nebby makes its way back to Ash—all by itself! After Ash and Pikachu visit the places the rest of the class saw earlier, one thing becomes obvious: Nebby is growing up!

==Plot==
{{an|Lillie}} writes in her diary the events of the [[SM044|previous episode]]. At {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house, {{Ash}} provides his Pokémon with breakfast before checking on [[Ash's Solgaleo|Nebby]]. Ash and Professor Kukui head to the [[Pokémon School]] with {{AP|Rowlet}} and Nebby in Ash's backpack. {{TRT}} have set up their truck outside the school in an attempt to gain more customers, just as [[Jessie]] finishes a call with [[Matori]]. Students pass by them, but Ash runs up to the truck to buy the [[malasada]] when Team Rocket spot Nebby. Ash heads into school as [[James]] suspects Nebby is a pre-evolved form of {{p|Koffing}} which he names Proto-Koffing and make plans to catch it. In the classroom, Ash and {{ashcl}} are working with clay to sculpt their partners. Their attempts start with mixed results. Nebby starts to {{m|Teleport}} them to various locations and back to the school. They soon work out what Nebby is doing. Nebby approaches Lillie, only for Nebby to fall asleep.

Over lunch, the class discuss what happened and realize that they were sent to somewhere they were thinking of. Ash picks Nebby up, which causes it to start crying. They attempt to make faces to calm it down, but only Lillie succeeds. Nebby suddenly teleports Ash away to a {{an|Jigglypuff}} who starts {{m|sing}}ing, putting them to sleep. Back at the school, the others head out to search for Ash when he doesn't return. Jigglypuff stops singing and sees Ash asleep and in turn scribbles on his face before leaving. Waking up, Nebby starts teleporting Ash to various places before remembering Team Rocket. Down on the beach, Jessie lets out her annoyance towards Matori before discussing plans to capture Nebby. Nebby teleports Ash to their location and they announce their plans to take Nebby as Jessie brings out {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. James comes up with a plan, and they agree to fight fair as James and {{MTR}} walk off with {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}.

Ash and Jessie square off against each other and a battle begins. After a few attacks, they start walking around in a circle where Ash finds himself blinded by the sun, allowing Team Rocket to capture Nebby. Team Rocket prepare themselves for the arrival of {{an|Bewear}}, only for Nebby to teleport them to Bewear when Bewear doesn't appear. Bewear takes Team Rocket into its den. Nebby returns to Ash when it senses Ash calling to it. Nebby subsequently falls asleep as Ash is reunited with his classmates. Nebby soon wakes up and teleports everyone to the top of the school.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Solgaleo|Nebby]] is revealed to know {{m|Teleport}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM045.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* [[Matori]] (screen)
* {{an|Lusamine}} (flashback)
* {{an|Faba}} (flashback)
* {{an|Professor Burnet}} (flashback)
* [[Wicke]] (flashback)
* Students

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM045.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Litten}} ({{OP|Ash|Litten}})
* {{p|Cosmog}} ({{Ash}}'s; [[Ash's Solgaleo|Nebby]]; unofficial)
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Alolan form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Steenee}} ({{OP|Mallow|Steenee}})
* {{p|Mimikyu}} ({{OP|Jessie|Mimikyu}})
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Cottonee}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Petilil}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Magnemite}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Caterpie}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Wingull}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Bewear}} ({{an|Bewear|anime}})
* {{p|Oranguru}} ({{an|Oranguru|anime}})
* {{p|Cosmog}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Alomomola}} (×3)
* {{p|Luvdisc}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pichu}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Pikachu}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Koffing}} (fantasy)

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What is the move that [[Ash's Solgaleo|Nebby]] will use in today's episode?''
** Host: {{Rotom}}
** Choices: {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Leafage}}, {{m|Teleport}}
** Answer: Teleport
* {{an|Faba}} and [[Wicke]] narrate the preview for the [[SM046|next episode]].
* {{an|Lillie}} replaces the [[narrator]] in the beginning of the episode.
* This is the first episode where the narrator isn't heard at the end of the episode.
* This is the first episode since ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'' in which [[Rodger Parsons]] is not a cast member in the English dub.
* [[Jessie]] using the sunset to blind {{Ash}} in order for {{MTR}} to steal Nebby is a reference to the battle between Jessie and [[James]]'s Japanese namesakes, {{wp|Miyamoto Musashi}} and {{wp|Sasaki Kojirō}}, where Miyamoto used the sunset to blind Sasaki and strike him with his bokken.
* The episode's English [[dub]] title is a pun on the phrase "''now you see me, now you don't''".
* The episode's {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub title may be a reference to the 1982 song "Józek nie daruję Ci tej nocy" of the Polish pop-rock band ''Bajm''.

===Errors===
* When {{an|Sophocles}} jokingly says his "sculpture" is a {{TP|Sophocles|Charjabug}}, {{an|Mallow}} is shown to be in the middle of sculpting while {{TP|Mallow|Steenee}} is posing for her. Moments later, Mallow hasn't even started sculpting yet and Steenee is not yet doing the pose she was doing earlier.
* After the head of {{an|Kiawe}}'s sculpture of {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} droops, its back-mounted spikes disappear when the camera moves back.
* In the dub, Jessie calls [[Matori]] "Bobcat" instead of her usual "Bob Cut."

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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BW016

2026-05-07T18:55:02Z

MH: /* Trivia */

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=BW015 |
prevtitle=The Battle According to Lenora! |
nextcode=BW017 |
nexttitle=Scraggy—Hatched to be Wild! |
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title_en=Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!|
title_ja=再戦シッポウジム！新技炸裂！！|
title_ja_trans=The Shippou Gym Rematch! An Explosive New Move!! |
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'''Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!''' (Japanese: '''再戦シッポウジム！新技炸裂！！''' ''The {{tt|Shippou|Nacrene}} Gym Rematch! An Explosive New Move!!'') is the 16th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and the 673rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 13, 2011 and in the United States on May 21, 2011.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Before returning to the Nacrene City Gym for a rematch against Lenora, Ash has decided to get some practice in first. He heads to the Pokémon Battle Club and enlists the aid of Don George for some special training. With the aid of a lavishly equipped training room, Ash, Tepig, and Oshawott train intensely, and all three increase their speed and power—just what’s needed to win at the Nacrene Gym!

The rematch is another two-on-two battle. Lenora uses her Watchog and Herdier (newly evolved from the Lillipup Ash faced last time), and Ash uses Tepig and Oshawott. Right away, Lenora can see the big improvement in the speed and power of Ash’s Pokémon, but she’s not about to go easy on them! When she uses her famous combination of Herdier’s Roar and Watchog’s Mean Look, Ash has the perfect counterattack, and Oshawott springs into action with its newly learned Aqua Jet! By odd circumstance, both Oshawott and Watchog end up unable to battle, leaving each side with one Pokémon. A fierce battle ensues between Tepig and Herdier, but Tepig’s speed and power prove undeniable. Ash and Tepig emerge victorious and win the Basic Badge!

Next, our heroes head off toward Castelia City, where Ash hopes to win his third Gym Badge in the Unova region!

==Plot==
[[Don George]] invites {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} into his [[Battle Club]]’s training room, where they can train to heart's content with all kinds of weights and other machines to help. Ash thanks him, and Don George says that they will start with {{AP|Tepig}} and points out a treadmill. Ash is excited, and calls out Tepig from his {{i|Poké Ball}}. Don George advises Ash that in order to win against [[Lenora]], he will need to raise the {{stat|speed}} of his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, as well as the power of their [[move]]s. As Ash encourages Tepig to train thoroughly, Don George says that he has to train as well. Ash is confused, so Don George explains that in order to not become startled by the combo of {{m|Roar}} and {{m|Mean Look}}, as well as to gain the ability to act promptly, the {{pkmn|Trainer}} needs to improve their own skills as well. Ash says that he understands, and runs alongside Tepig on the treadmill. As Don George raises the speed on the treadmill, {{TP|Iris|Axew}} wants to run on the treadmill too, but {{an|Iris}} picks him up, and warns him that the treadmill is not a toy.

Switching gears, Don George announces that the warm-up session is over, and that they will move on to the next step before using the controls to fire balls at Ash and Tepig for them to dodge, and says to pretend that the rubber balls are {{m|Shadow Ball}}s. While Tepig dodges the first ball, Ash gets a ball to the face, knocking him off the treadmill. Ash makes the excuse that he just let his guard down, and asks Don George if he can try again, to which Don George agrees. Ash and Tepig get right back up on the treadmill. Don George orders them to dodge and attack, reminding them that the Shadow Balls that Lenora and her Pokémon use are not this easy. He fires off a barrage of rubber balls, all of which Ash and Tepig dodge successfully. Don George says that he is going to ratchet up the speed on the machine another notch, and says that now they will even have Shadow Balls coming from behind. After he says this, another pair of cannons rise out of the floor. With all four cannons to contend with, Ash tells Tepig to block them with an {{m|Ember}} attack, and Tepig tries his best, but the balls end up knocking them backwards off the treadmill again. Ash comments that it is just no use, that Ember is just not strong enough, but Don George reaches to help Ash up, reminding him that by continuing to practice, Tepig's speed and the power of his moves will increase. Ash and Tepig both agree wholeheartedly and continue their training. Sometime later, Ash and Tepig are both exhausted, and Iris observes that compared to when they started, their speed seems to have gone up quite a lot. Don George says that is enough for now, and suggests that Tepig be allowed to rest for a while, while {{AP|Oshawott}} and Ash train together next.

For the next exercise, Don George shows Ash to the swimming pool. Ash calls out Oshawott, who enthusiastically jumps into the pool and begins paddling back and forth. Ash reminds him that they are there to train, not to play. Don George agrees, and moves to the controls. He says that he will add a current into the pool, and that Ash and Oshawott should swim against the current to increase their physical strength and explosive power. Oshawott is working hard to swim against the current, with encouragement from Ash. Don George admonishes that they won't be able to win against Lenora like this, and to swim with all of their might. Axew, who wanders over to the control panel and jumps up on top of it. Loving all of the bright lights and colors, Axew starts hitting buttons at random, which causes a massive wave to sweep Ash and Oshawott away. Don George is shocked, and Pikachu draws his attention to Axew. Iris, Cilan, and Tepig enter the room, with Iris happy to have found Axew. Ash takes Oshawott under his arm, and hurls Oshawott up a waterfall-like part of the pool, and Don George says to slide back down. On the descent, Oshawott begins to glow blue and surround itself with a jet of water. Don George orders Oshawott to aim for a target on the wall, but Oshawott falls just short and lands on a pad in front of it. Iris, Cilan and Axew run up, confirming that Oshawott has just learned {{m|Aqua Jet}}. Ash is also excited by the news, only to slip on the stairs and fall back into the pool. Don George asks if he is all right, to which Ash responds in the affirmative.

Later on, Ash and Tepig are back on the treadmill, dodging rubber balls again, and Tepig's Ember attack is noticeably more powerful than before, as he is able to block several balls at once with it, and the ball on his tail glows red before he uses it now. Ash vows that they will definitely win against Lenora this time, and encourages Tepig to go for it. Suddenly Tepig starts {{m|Flame Charge|glowing red, and is surrounded by fire}}, which shocks everyone, and causes Ash to exclaim with delight.

The next day, back at the [[Nacrene Gym]], Lenora says that she knew Ash would return, and is pleased to see his swell in confidence. Lenora promises to make the match memorable, and call out her two choices: {{p|Watchog}}, but he doesn't recognize the other Pokémon, so he pulls out his [[Pokédex]] to scan it, and finds out that it is {{p|Herdier}}, the evolved form of {{p|Lillipup}}. Iris is shocked to see that Lenora will be battling with different Pokémon from the [[BW015|last battle]], but Cilan posits that Lenora is hoping to bring out Ash's strength, given his progress.

Ash says that Herdier is without a doubt even stronger than Lillipup. Hearing this, Lenora decides that Herdier will be battling first. Ash calls out his Tepig, while [[Hawes]] takes his place as the referee and announces that the two-on-two [[Pokémon battle]] with substitutions will now begin. Ash is given the first move, and he calls for an Ember. But before the attack can land, Lenora calls for a {{m|Protect}} attack from Herdier, which completely blocks Tepig's Ember. Lenora calls for a Shadow Ball counterattack from Herdier. Herdier attacks by launching four spinning Shadow Balls at once, so Tepig dodges and uses Ember to destroy the attack. Ash calls for a {{m|Tackle}} attack from Tepig, but in response, Lenora orders a {{m|Roar}}, which stops Tepig in his tracks, and forces him back into his Poké Ball while Oshawott comes out on the battlefield.

Lenora switches Herdier for Watchog, and immediately orders a Mean Look attack, [[Escape prevention|trapping Oshawott and preventing Ash from switching out]]. Ash says that he knew that Lenora would use this strategy, and Lenora responds that she hopes that means that he has a counter for it. Ash responds that of course he does, and calls for a {{m|Razor Shell}}. Lenora orders Watchog to dodge, but Oshawott scores a hit. Ash orders Oshawott to show them his new move, and orders an Aqua Jet attack. Unfortunately, Oshawott is still having problems aiming, and after zooming crazily around the Gym he crashes into the battlefield. Ash checks if Oshawott is okay, before ordering Aqua Jet once more. Once again however, Oshawott zooms around crazily and then crashes. Lenora is impressed by the progress, to which Ash vows to win no matter what, and orders a {{m|Water Gun}} attack from Oshawott. Unfortunately, before the attack can land, Watchog dodges, and Lenora orders a {{m|Confuse Ray}} attack, which {{status|Confusion|confuses}} Oshawott. Lenora calls for a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack, which eventually overwhelms Oshawott’s scalchop defence. Ash tells Oshawott not to give up, and orders a Water Gun attack. However, due to the confusion, Oshawott ends up hitting the wall. Surprisingly Ash orders another Aqua Jet. Lenora says that it is time to end this, and calls for another Thunderbolt attack from Watchog. The attack causes Oshawott to ricochet off of the ceiling, straight towards Watchog. Oshawott impacts down on Watchog with Aqua Jet, causing a huge explosion, and when the smoke clears, both Watchog and Oshawott have fainted. Hawes declares that they are both unable to battle.

Lenora proclaims that Ash's luck won't last forever and calls out Herdier. Ash calls out Tepig, and just like round one, calls for an Ember attack to start things off. Just like last time, Lenora has Herdier Protect itself. Ash calls for Tepig to use Tackle, which is a hit, and sends Herdier sprawling. Ash calls for Tepig to use Tackle once more, and in response, Lenora has Herdier use Shadow Ball. Tepig tries to dodge, but it gets hit at close-range. Lenora orders Herdier to use {{m|Giga Impact}}, which causes a huge explosion, and sends Tepig backwards. Tepig gets up in time to dodge an oncoming barrage of Shadow Balls, but it is obvious that Tepig is running out of steam. Recognizing Tepig's weakness, Lenora calls for another Shadow Ball attack, and Ash encourages Tepig to dodge. Ash says it is time to finish this, and calls for Tepig to unleash all of his {{t|Fire}} power, and use Flame Charge. In response, Lenora calls for another Giga Impact from Herdier, and the two attacks collide in a huge explosion. As the dust clears, both Herdier and Tepig struggle to stand up, and are both urged to get up by their Trainers. Finally they both get up and stare down at each other for a brief moment until finally Herdier faints. Hawes declares that Herdier is unable to battle, awards the victory to Ash and Tepig.

Ash runs forward to thank Tepig for all of his hard work, and Iris and Cilan run forward to congratulate them as well. Cilan comments that today's main dish, Tepig's Flame Charge, was truly effective, and that this battle had a profound taste. Lenora approaches and says it is just as Cilan said, and that Ash is quite something. Lenora says that she fell in love with the way that Ash battled, and Ash thanks her. She presents him with the {{Badge|Basic}}, and tells him to keep fighting by believing in his Pokémon.

Later on that day, back at the [[Pokémon Center]], [[Nurse Joy]] gives Ash his {{pkmn|Egg}} back, and reveals that it should hatch soon. This excites Ash, and she tells him to keep raising it with care, which he agrees to do. Outside, Cilan finds that of all the towns with a [[Gym]], [[Castelia City]] is the closest. Iris asks if Ash will challenge the [[Castelia Gym]], and Ash responds that of course he will, and he will get his {{Badge|Insect|third Badge}} as well.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Basic Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Basic Badge]]

* [[Ash's Oshawott]] learns {{m|Aqua Jet}}, although it is not perfected.
* [[Ash's Tepig]] learns {{m|Flame Charge}}.
* {{Ash}} has a [[rematch]] with [[Lenora]] and manages to defeat her, earning the {{Badge|Basic}}.
* Ash learns that the next [[Unova]] [[Gym]] is located in [[Castelia City]], and decides to head there.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Herdier}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Lenora]]
* [[Don George]]
* [[Hawes]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP BW016.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Herdier}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Tepig}} ({{OP|Ash|Tepig}})
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Lillipup}} ([[Lenora]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Herdier}} ([[Lenora]]'s)
* {{p|Watchog}} ([[Lenora]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Scolipede}}
* This marks the first time since [[EP002|their debut]] that [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} do not appear in an episode of {{aniseries|PTS}}, excluding the [[clip show]] episode [[AG120]]. They will have regular absences from the animated series from this point on.
** On related note, this is the first episode not to feature [[Michele Knotz]] or [[James Carter Cathcart]] as cast members in the English dub since ''[[AG145|Pasta La Vista!]]'', the [[AG146|episode after]] being the debut for the former.
* Excluding AG120, this marks the first episode to not feature a [[wild Pokémon]].

===Errors===
* As {{ashfr|the group}} observes {{Ash}} and {{AP|Tepig}} running on the treadmill, {{TP|Iris|Axew}}'s head is discolored.
* In the English [[dub]]:
** In one scene, [[Lenora]]'s sleeves are colored the same colors as the background.
** In one scene, the beige and orange colors on Lenora's headband swapped the places with following orders, orange goes with beige and ends with an orange color.
** In the first half of the [[Who's That Pokémon?]] segment, the Pokémon: Black and White logo is missing.

<gallery>
File:BW016 error.png|Coloring error
File:BW016 error 2.png|Lenora's sleeves error in the dub version
File:BW016 error 3.png|Lenora's headband error in the dub version
</gallery>

===Dub edits===
* The English dub states that Lenora's {{p|Herdier}} evolved from her {{p|Lillipup}}, but this was never stated in the original Japanese version.
* Lenora's apron is once again removed in the English dub.
* In the Japanese version, {{an|Cilan}} says that {{AP|Oshawott}}'s {{m|Aqua Jet}} has a questionable taste. In the English dub, he says that it's a bit steady, even after that hard work.

==In other languages==
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* {{BMGf|295269|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|296985|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''The Mew from Here!''' (Japanese: '''プロジェクト・ミュウ''' ''Project Mew'') is the 133rd episode of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', and the 1,218th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on November 25, 2022, in Canada on April 15, 2023, in South Africa on April 25, 2023, in Australia on May 9, 2023, and in the United States on June 23, 2023.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==


While Ash was battling in the Masters Eight Tournament, Goh took on his biggest challenge yet as a member of Project Mew! He joins up with Danika, Quillon, Horace, and Gary, and his excitement mounts as he considers the possibility of finding Mew…or even catching it! But the expedition to Table Mountain is fraught with challenges, detours, and wild Pokémon who aren’t happy to see humans in their territory. Eventually, the Chasers are confronted by two Legendary Pokémon—Groudon and Kyogre. With powerful Pokémon standing in the way, will Goh and the others finally get to meet Mew?

==Plot==
While {{Ash}} and {{an|Leon}}'s {{pkmn|battle}} in the [[Masters Eight Tournament]] finals rages on, [[Goh]] and the other [[Project Mew]] members are heading for [[Faraway Island]] to begin their search for {{an|Mew}}. Aboard the flying research station, [[Danika]] apologizes to the junior Chasers for the rushed departure, caused by the sooner-than-anticipated end of the wet season, but also thanks them all for responding to the summons regardless. As they approach Faraway Island, Danika explains that the island is almost perpetually surrounded by storms that make it impossible to approach outside of a small one-week window between the wet and dry seasons. Moreover, turbulent winds prevent their target, Table Mountain, from being approached from the air, so they'll land near the shore and make their way to Table Mountain on foot. [[Professor Amaranth]] explains that the year prior, they detected extremely strong {{t|Psychic}} energy near the center of Table Mountain, which could be a sign of Mew, which is how the research team got started.

Once the mobile laboratory has landed, Amaranth tells the Chasers to keep in touch with him and sends them out on their mission. When they enter the jungle, Goh activates a [[JN032|sensor device of his own design]], which has now been upgraded by Professor Amaranth. He explains that it picks up nearby Psychic energy and transmits it to the lab, where it's compared to the wavelength of the energy produced by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}, which he encountered [[JN046|a while back]] on [[Cero Island]] and has a wavelength identical to Mew's. [[Horace]] is amazed that something Goh built is being used by Project Mew, but Goh says it's just his field of expertise, just like how Danika specializes in {{wp|molecular biology}} and {{wp|geology}}, and how [[Quillon]] is an expert in studying ecosystems where Pokémon live in harsh conditions untouched by [[human]]s. {{Gary}} asks if they'll attempt to {{pkmn2|Caught|catch}} Mew if they find it, but Quillon, being his usual stoic self, doesn't respond, so Horace repeats the question to Goh. While unsure how he'd act in the heat of the moment, Goh is still pretty certain that he'd want to catch it. Horace starts pondering the possibility that, like how {{pkmn|Trainer}}s choose which Pokémon they want to catch, Pokémon could also be choosing which Trainers they want to be the ones to catch them. While he's not denying the possibility of the idea, Gary calls Horace out for romanticizing and chuckles at Goh's suggestion of Mew having [[JN001|appeared before him]] because it wants him to be the one to catch it.

The Chasers arrive at a river. While crossing it on a bridge of roots, they're suddenly attacked by a {{p|Swampert}}. To deal with it, Horace sends out a {{p|Virizion}} and has it use {{m|Magical Leaf}}, successfully driving Swampert off. Goh is amazed at Horace having a [[Legendary Pokémon]], with Horace revealing he caught it during his [[JN113|last]] [[Field Research|Trial Mission]]. Goh excitedly scans Virizion with his [[Pokédex]] before the team moves on.

Finally, the Chasers arrive at the foot of Table Mountain. According to Danika and Quillon, not only has it been a source of horror for ancient fishermen, but its topography has also not changed for hundreds of millions of years, with Quillon going as far as referring it to as the center of the world. They're suddenly contacted by Professor Amaranth, who informs them that the sensor has picked up Psychic energy. However, before he can tell more, the transmission is cut off. The group quickly notices that their other electronic devices, such as the sensor, flashlights, [[Rotom Phone]]s, and even [[Poké Ball]]s, are no longer functioning either, which they suspect to be Mew's doing. Danika suggests turning back to get better prepared, but Quillon presses them to not waste this opportunity as if Mew is behind it they may not get this close again. Quillon and his {{p|Weavile}} take the lead in climbing the mountainside, with Gary right behind him, followed by Horace and Goh, and Danika coming in last to secure their rear. At first, the climbing goes without much issue, though Goh curses for having always relied on [[List of Goh's Pokémon|his Pokémon]] in difficult situations like this. Suddenly, a {{p|Skarmory}} swoops in and snaps the rope from below Gary, leaving Horace, Goh, and Danika unable to climb higher. {{TP|Goh|Grookey}} notices a nearby ledge, so the three decide to use it as an alternate way to continue towards the center, while Quillon and Gary continue their climb for the summit.

Carefully moving along the ledge, Danika's group comes across a dangerous-looking waterfall, but her {{p|Azumarill}} spots a cave behind it, so they decide to go through it. Simultaneously, Quillon and Gary reach the summit and head towards the center of the mountain. At the center, they discover an unnaturally round hole, which they suspect to have been created by Mew. While they descend into it with the help of hanging vines, Danika discovers a half-eaten [[Cheri Berry]]. Examining it with a microscope, she notices a short, fine strand of hair on it, which could originate from Mew, meaning that it must be close by. As such, she takes the [[Berry]] along for a DNA analysis later. Horace wonders if Mew will show up to them, considering it doesn't show up to people with evil intentions. Goh is unworried, as they don't have any evil feelings in them. Danika, nevertheless, tells them to stay cautious, as the reports of Mew sightings that Professor Amaranth had gotten from different [[region]]s had told how Mew could either be merciful or cruel, depending on the encounter. Unnoticed by the trio, Mew indeed is in the cave as they speak, following them at a short distance behind them.

Meanwhile, Quillon and Gary have entered a lush cave inhabited by Pokémon, some of them even being [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]]. When they fail to find Mew in the cave, they decide to explore further, but are attacked by a {{p|Kabutops}} and an {{p|Aerodactyl}}. Quillon quickly defeats them with his Weavile, allowing him and Gary to move on. Danika's group, at their end, runs into a {{p|Solrock}} and a {{p|Lunatone}}. Grookey tries to fight them on its own, but only ends up being narrowly saved from their [[move|attacks]] by Azumarill's {{m|Hydro Pump}}. The smoke cloud created by the collision of attacks allows the group a chance to [[escape|run away]] from the [[wild Pokémon]]. However, the problems only escalate when a {{p|Groudon}} suddenly drops down before Quillon and Gary, and Danika's group, while trying to make their way around an underground lake, finds themselves facing a {{p|Kyogre}}.

==Major events==

* [[Goh]] and the rest of the [[Project Mew]] team travel to [[Faraway Island]] and begin the search for {{an|Mew}}.
* [[Horace]] is revealed to have {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{p|Virizion}} during his [[JN113|last]] [[Field Research|Trial Mission]].
{{animeevents|JN}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Vivillon}} ({{form|Vivillon|Jungle Pattern}})

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Goh]]
* {{Gary}}
* [[Horace]]
* [[Danika]]
* [[Quillon]]
* [[Professor Amaranth]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Grookey}} ({{OP|Goh|Grookey}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{Gary}}'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Professor Cerise]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Virizion}} ([[Horace]]'s)
* {{p|Azumarill}} ([[Danika]]'s)
* {{p|Weavile}} ([[Quillon]]'s)
* {{p|Mime Jr.}} ([[Professor Amaranth]]'s)
* {{p|Mew}} ({{an|Mew|anime}})
* {{p|Slakoth}}
* {{p|Yanma}}
* {{p|Vivillon}} ({{form|Vivillon|Jungle Pattern}}; multiple)
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Toucannon}} (×2)
* {{p|Swellow}} (×2)
* {{p|Totodile}}
* {{p|Sandile}} (multiple)
* {{p|Swampert}}
* {{p|Skarmory}} (×4)
* {{p|Carbink}} (multiple)
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Roggenrola}}
* {{p|Zubat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Lileep}} (×4)
* {{p|Shieldon}}
* {{p|Anorith}}
* {{p|Armaldo}}
* {{p|Cranidos}}
* {{p|Tyrunt}}
* {{p|Kabutops}}
* {{p|Aerodactyl}}
* {{p|Solrock}}
* {{p|Lunatone}}

==Trivia==
[[File:JN133 AS.png|thumb|175px|The "[[After the Story]]" artwork for this episode]]
* [[Get Inspired! Let's Solve a Poké Riddle!!]]: {{p|Azumarill}}
** The [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1596413446567784448 riddle] and the [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1596783385090744320 answer] were only posted on the official [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR anipoke_PR] Twitter account.
* This episode, along with [[JN134|the next episode]], takes place during the same time as the events of ''[[JN129|A Flood of Torrential Gains!]]'' to ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]''.
* [[Goh]] reads out the [[title card]] for this episode.
* This is the first episode to air in Japan after the release of [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]].
** This also marks the first time when a [[series]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}} does not conclude within the [[generation|generation(s)]] it focuses on.
** After the airing of the episode, a [[Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth|short]] where {{TRT}} interacts with a {{p|Sprigatito}} was shown, marking the first appearance of a [[Generation IX]] Pokémon and the first mention of [[Paldea]] in the animated series.
* This is the second main series episode where {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} don’t appear in any capacity (not counting the recap in the beginning of the episode), after ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''.
* As of this episode, all [[Project Mew]] Chasers have been revealed to own a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
* This marks the first time a [[Generation V]] Legendary Pokémon has received a [[Pokédex entry]] in the animated series.
* This episode marks the first appearance of several Pokémon species in the main series after long absences:
** {{p|Lileep}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets!]]'', 735 episodes earlier.
** {{p|Cranidos}}, who last appeared in ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', 702 episodes earlier.
** {{p|Carbink}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', 288 episodes earlier.
** {{p|Tyrunt}}, who last appeared in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', 279 episodes earlier.
* The cavern beneath [[Faraway Island]] is highly similar to the [[Tree of Beginning]] from ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. Both are extremely isolated locations where a {{an|Mew}} can be found, with unusual plant life and numerous [[Fossil|Fossil Pokémon]] living within them. They are also both guarded by [[Generation III]] Legendary Pokémon.
* This is the only episode of the English dub of [[Pokémon the Series|''Pokémon the Series'']] that [[Sarah Natochenny]] was not a cast member for after [[AG146|her debut]].
* Goh's sensor device resembles a [[Game Boy Advance]], with the light on top of it resembling an inserted game cartridge. The light being green could also be a reference to {{game|Emerald}}, which is the only game to feature Faraway Island.
* The [[Who's That Pokémon?|Dare da?]] segment is replaced with [[eyecatch]]es of Ash, Goh, and Pikachu for this episode.
* [[Professor Amaranth]], {{an|Mew}}, {{Gary}}, [[Horace]], [[Danika]], [[Quillon]], Goh, and {{TP|Goh|Grookey}} narrate the preview of the [[JN134|next episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* The Japanese text depicting Faraway Island's name is edited out.

==In other languages==
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{{samename|series of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Series|Appendix:Glossary (TCG) → Series}}
[[File:Pokémon the Series logo.png|thumb|300px|''Pokémon the Series'']]
A '''series''' (Japanese: '''シリーズ''' ''series'') of the [[Pokémon animated series]] is a collection of [[List of animated series episodes|episodes]] that corresponds roughly to a specific [[generation]] of {{pkmn|games}}.

In Asia (including Japan), there are currently eight series.<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1905213208388137026 アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 on X (Twitter)]</ref><ref name="sg">[https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/anime/ TV Anime Series | The official Pokémon Website in Singapore]</ref> These generally match the title used for those episodes of the TV series in broadcast and home video releases, although there are cases where they have gone under a different title (such as ''Pocket Monsters Episode: Orange Islands'', ''Pocket Monsters [[Best Wishes! Season 2]]'', and ''Pocket Monsters XY&Z'').

In the West, there are currently nine series, the first eight of which are part of {{aniseries|PtS}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/where-to-watch-pokemon-episodes-movies Where to Watch Pokémon Episodes & Movies | Pokemon.com]</ref> This distinction was not properly made until ''[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', which introduced a name for the series, being followed by some older series retroactively receiving similar names in {{cat|Animation home video|home video box sets}} and [[List of digital home video releases of Pokémon animation|video-on-demand releases]]. Unlike in Japan, the TV series is more often divided into [[season]]s, which are the primary titles used by episodes of the TV series in broadcast and home video releases. Since [[4Kids Entertainment]] stopped dubbing the animated series, seasons have never contained episodes from more than one series, being cut off at series divisions.

On [[Bulbapedia]], the episodes in each series are divided from other series by their {{bp|Epicode|episode code}}, as described in the list below.

==List of series==
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #1d2c5e; border: 5px solid #ffcb05"
|-
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|fff|English dub}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|fff|Japanese version}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color2|fff|Generation}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|fff|Debut episode}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|fff|Final episode}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|fff|Special episodes}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|fff|Episodes}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon the Series The Beginning logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: The Beginning]] ''[[Original series|Pokémon the Series: The Beginning]]''
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Original series logo.png|190x65px|Original series]] ''[[Original series|Pocket Monsters]]''
| [[Generation I]]
| [[EP001]] ''Pokémon - I Choose You!'' ポケモン！きみにきめた！ ''Pokémon! I Choose You!''
| [[EP116]] ''The Rivalry Revival'' ライバルたいけつ！サトシＶＳシゲル！！ ''Rival Showdown! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shigeru|Gary}}!!''
| ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', ''[[Snow Way Out!]]
| rowspan=2 | 276
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon the Series Gold and Silver logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver]] ''[[Original series|Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver]]''
| [[Generation II]]
| [[EP117]] ''Don't Touch That 'dile'' ワカバタウン！はじまりをつげるかぜのふくまち！ ''{{tt|Wakaba|New Bark}} Town! The Town Where Winds Telling of a Beginning Blow!''
| [[EP274]] ''Hoenn Alone!'' ピカチュウとのわかれ…！ ''Parting with Pikachu...!''
| —
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon the Series Ruby and Sapphire logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''
| [[File:Advanced Generation series logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation]]''
| [[Generation III]]
| [[AG001]] ''Get the Show on the Road'' 新たなる大地！新たなる冒険！！ ''A New Land! A New Adventure!!''
| [[AG192]] ''Home is Where the Start Is!'' 旅の終わり、そして旅の始まり！ ''End of a Journey, and Then the Start of a Journey!''
| —
| 192
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon the Series Diamond and Pearl logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''
| [[File:Diamond and Pearl Series logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]]''
| [[Generation IV]]
| [[DP001]] ''Following A Maiden's Voyage!'' 旅立ち！フタバタウンからマサゴタウンへ！！ ''Setting Off! From {{tt|Futaba|Twinleaf}} Town to {{tt|Masago|Sandgem}} Town!!
| [[DP191]] ''Memories are Made of Bliss!'' 想い出はパール！友情はダイヤモンド！！ ''Memories are Pearls! Friendship is a Diamond!!''
| [[DPS01]] - [[DPS02]]
| 193
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon the Series Black and White logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Black & White]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''
| [[File:Pokemon Best Wishes Series.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Black & White]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!]]''
| [[Generation V]]
| [[BW001]] ''In The Shadow of Zekrom!'' イッシュ地方へ！ゼクロムの影！！ ''To the {{tt|Isshu|Unova}} Region! Zekrom's Shadow!!''
| [[BW142]] ''The Dream Continues!'' オレの夢、ポケモンマスター！！ ''My Dream, Pokémon Master!!''
| [[BWS01]] - [[BWS02]]
| 144
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon the Series XY logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: XY]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY|Pokémon the Series: XY]]''
| [[File:XY series logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: XY]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY|Pocket Monsters XY]]''
| [[Generation VI]]
| [[XY001]] ''Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!'' カロス地方にやってきた！夢と冒険のはじまり！！ ''We've Arrived in the Kalos Region! The Beginning of Dreams and Adventures!!''
| [[XY140]] ''Till We Compete Again!'' 終わりなきゼロ！また逢う日まで！！ ''The Endless Zero! Until the Day We Meet Again!!''
| [[XYS01]] - [[XYS06]]
| 146
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Season 20 logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Sun and Moon]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''
| [[File:SM series logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon|Pocket Monsters Sun & Moon]]''
| [[Generation VII]]
| [[SM001]] ''Alola to New Adventure!'' アローラ！はじめての島、はじめてのポケモンたち！！ ''Alola! The First Island, the First Pokémon!!''
| [[SM146]] ''Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!'' ありがとうアローラ！それぞれの旅立ち！！ ''Thank You, Alola! Respective Departures!!''
| —
| 146
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Season 23 logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon Journeys: The Series]] ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''
| [[File:Pocket Monsters 2019 logo.png|190x65px]] ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series|Pocket Monsters]]''
| [[Generation VIII]]
| [[JN001]] ''Enter Pikachu!'' ピカチュウ誕生！ ''Pikachu is Born!''
| [[JN147]] ''The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!'' 虹とポケモンマスター！ ''The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!''
| [[JNS05]]
| 148
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Season 26 logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon Horizons: The Series]] ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
| [[File:Pocket Monsters 2023 logo.png|190x65px]] ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Pocket Monsters]]''
| [[Generation IX]]
| [[HZ001]] ''The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)'' はじまりのペンダント　前編 ''The Pendant of Beginning, Part 1''
| Ongoing
| —
| Ongoing
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#3467af; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |
|}

==References==
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|nexttitle=Enter Iris and Axew!
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|title_en=In the Shadow of Zekrom!
|title_ja=イッシュ地方へ！ゼクロムの影！！
|title_ja_trans=To the Isshu Region! Zekrom's Shadow!!
|broadcast_jp=September 23, 2010
|broadcast_us=February 12, 2011
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|en_op={{so|Black and White}}
|ja_op={{so|Best Wishes!|ベストウイッシュ！}}
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|storyboard2=湯山邦彦
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|director2=矢嶋哲生
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|art=志村泉
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|footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|bw|001}}
* {{BMGf|79682|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|81568|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|98268|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
* [https://youtu.be/5aVPMTMRr-w イッシュ地方へ！ゼクロムの影！！] on the official Japanese Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel.
* ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AupFEoIkSAE In the Shadow of Zekrom!]'' on the official English Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel.
}}

'''In the Shadow of Zekrom!''' (Japanese: '''イッシュ地方へ！ゼクロムの影！！''' ''To the {{tt|Isshu|Unova}} Region! Zekrom's Shadow!!'') is the first episode of {{aniseries|BW}}, and the 658th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan, as part of a one-hour special along with [[BW002]], on September 23, 2010, and in the United States on February 12, 2011, alongside ''Enter Iris and Axew!'' as a one-hour special.

==Blurb==

Ash excitedly arrives in the Unova region along with Pikachu, his mom, and Professor Oak. Meanwhile, Team Rocket's boss, Giovanni, has given them an important assignment in the Unova region. As Jessie, James, and Meowth prepare for their new assignment, Professor Oak introduces Ash to Professor Juniper, one of the top researchers in Unova.

Suddenly, a dark storm cloud appears, and Pikachu is hit with a massive amount of electricity! Professor Juniper does a quick examination of Pikachu, but she doesn't seem to find anything wrong. Later on, however, when Ash battles a budding new Trainer named Trip and his first Pokémon Snivy, Pikachu can't use any Electric-type moves!

Back at Professor Juniper's lab, we learn that Pikachu is still suffering the effects of the lightning strike during the thunderstorm. Just as Professor Juniper reaches her conclusion, the same dark cloud appears as suddenly as before! The professor then recounts the story of the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, and everyone wonders if it could be responsible for the mysterious disappearance of Pikachu's Electric-type powers. Will Pikachu ever be able to use those powers again?

==Plot==
{{Ash}} runs into his bedroom, grabs his [[bag|backpack]], and hurriedly runs out. As he returns to retrieve his {{AP|hat}}, he expresses his excitement to Pikachu about their upcoming vacation. {{Delia}} walks into the room, informing him that {{an|Professor Oak}} has arrived to pick them up, whilst proceeding to adjust his hat with a smile. Seeing the Professor's [[Pinap Berry]] shirt, Ash questions Professor Oak on his style of clothing, but he explains that he is headed on vacation after all. Delia inquires about Professor Oak having to work in [[Unova]], but he tells her that he has quite a bit of free time when he is not attending seminars. Ash and his mom join him in the car.

Meanwhile, within the {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, {{an|Giovanni}} questions [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} about [[Team Rocket]]'s goals: to obtain strong and rare Pokémon, and to form a formidable army of Pokémon to take over the {{pkmn|world}}. He tells the trio that the Unova region will be a strong foothold for their world domination plans and has given them the important mission of infiltrating the region alone, for now. The trio accepts the mission. After the reception is cut, Giovanni leans back in his chair and tends to his {{TP|Giovanni|Persian}}. [[Matori|His secretary]] appears by his side and informs him about the operations of a [[Team Plasma|mysterious organization in Unova]], but Giovanni does not flinch. He is, after all, confident that Jessie, James, and Meowth will force this organization in question to reveal their identities and operations, allowing them to strike at the opportune moment. He just leans back and takes a drink, smiling.

Ash, together with his mother and Professor Oak are now on board a plane heading to Unova. Unbeknownst to them, Jessie, James, and Meowth are on board the same plane. Dressed in dark coats and speaking in hushed voices, Team Rocket spots Ash and his Pikachu and decides, on the spot, to capture Pikachu as their first objective once they land as they get distracted. Meanwhile, Ash is reading a brochure on the Unova region. Professor Oak tells him that the Pokémon native to Unova cannot be found in any of the other [[region]]s, namely [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]], and Ash becomes extremely excited.

Emerging from the clouds, the plane finally arrives at the Unova region. It makes a gradual turn and slowly descends into the sea and docks near a pier. Ash expresses relief after landing and together with his mother and Professor Oak, they make their way out of the pier. Pikachu suddenly detects something, stops, and turns to face the sea. He runs forward with his attention now focused on the dark spiraling cloud looming overhead. Ash, witnessing Pikachu's odd behavior, turns back, but becomes distracted by an {{p|Alomomola}} leaping out of the water. Ash reaches the end of the pier and searches for the Alomomola, but it seems to have disappeared. He notices the same ominous black cloud that Pikachu had spotted, surging with erratic bolts of electricity and moving even closer.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a metallic frame traps Pikachu. Ash instantly grabs the cage and tries to pry it open and catches sight of Pikachu's captors: three figures dressed in black coats topped with dark hats and sunglasses. Upon asking who the three of them were because of their disguises, they replied with two lines that would signal the start of their [[Team Rocket motto#Pokémon the Series: Black & White|motto]], and reveal themselves as Team Rocket.

Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but it fails to shock the trio as they open a shield to deflect the attack. At the same time, the swirling black cloud draws ever closer, threatening to engulf the sky in darkness. Suddenly, a large bolt of blue lightning descends, sending Team Rocket flying and freeing Pikachu from the cage. Ash and Pikachu are also sent spiraling towards the ground. Amidst the shining flecks of blue and white light surrounding him, Ash gets up and spots Pikachu being zapped by a bolt of blue lightning. Curious, he looks up at the blue core and notices it shining even brighter than before, radiating both light and electricity. While Team Rocket backs off slowly, Pikachu aims some electricity at the central blue core. However, the electricity dissipates entirely. With glowing red eyes, a {{OBP|Zekrom|recurring}} descends, summoning forth more lightning, causing the core to glow an exceedingly intense blue.

Amidst the broad daylight, a {{an|Iris|girl}} and her {{TP|Iris|Axew}} pop out from a tree and notice the dark swirling clouds at a distance. Curious, she leaps from the tree and grabs a vine, swinging her way towards the disturbance. At the same time, Delia becomes concerned about her son and heads off with Professor Oak to see if he is all right. Zekrom musters its strength and summons a gigantic bolt of blue lightning with its tail, shocking Ash and Pikachu before disappearing. Immediately, the dark clouds clear to make way for the bright blue sky above, and electronic equipment in the area mysteriously regains power. Ash wakes up to find Pikachu exhausted from the ordeal. Joined by his mother and Professor Oak, he assures them that he is all right, but suddenly notices Pikachu's cheeks spontaneously emitting sparks. Pikachu, however, assures Ash that he's fine and climbs onto his shoulder. Delia starts talking about the thunderstorm. Even though Ash tells them that he saw a Pokémon's shadow from within the clouds, they cannot confirm nor argue otherwise; from their point of view, they only saw a large black thundercloud.

[[Professor Juniper]] soon arrives, apologizing for being late. Professor Oak introduces her as a young, but very important [[Pokémon Professor]] in Unova. Professor Juniper drives the group back to her laboratory in a red SUV. On the way, Ash expresses his sheer excitement as he spots a herd of {{p|Deerling}}, a flock of {{p|Pidove}} and a scurry of {{p|Patrat}}. All of a sudden, Pikachu's cheeks start emitting sparks, and Professor Juniper suggests giving Pikachu a check-up at her lab. Ash agrees. At that moment, Professor Juniper becomes curious about Pokémon in the Kanto region and requests Professor Oak to tell her more later. Ash interrupts her conversation and asks if {{p|Pikachu}} are rare in Unova, and she replies that they have never been encountered in the wild. The SUV makes a gradual turn to the right near a lake, and Ash watches a flock of {{p|Swanna}} fly across the water.

Eventually, the group arrives in [[Nuvema Town]], and soon Professor Juniper's lab. Over there, Pikachu's condition is being monitored, and Juniper admits the numerical data doesn't show any discrepancies, but further tests will be required. A lab assistant enters the room, announcing the arrival of a new {{pkmn|Trainer}} who is due to receive their [[first partner Pokémon]]. Professor Juniper greets the new Trainer, [[Trip]]. Ash interrupts the conversation, talking about how excited he was [[EP001|the night before]] he became a Pokémon Trainer. Professor Juniper introduces him to Trip. Upon learning that Ash comes from Pallet Town, he smirks and passes it off as some mediocre country town, to which Ash takes offense. As Professor Juniper tries to calm the two Trainers and prevent them from fighting, she sends out the three first partner Pokémon, first starting with the {{type|Fire}} {{p|Tepig}}, followed by the {{type|Water}} {{AP|Oshawott}}, and the {{type|Grass}} {{p|Snivy}}. After a moment of deliberation, Trip takes out his camera, snaps a quick picture of the three, and announces that he will choose Snivy. The {{pkmn|category|Grass Snake Pokémon}} smirks, leaving Tepig slightly annoyed and Oshawott extremely shocked. As is standard for beginning Trainers, Trip is also given a [[Pokédex]] which he uses to check the data of his new partner. He is also given five {{i|Poké Ball}}s, along with Snivy's Poké Ball. After [[recall]]ing Snivy into his Poké Ball, he thanks Professor Juniper and takes his leave.

While Trip walks away from the lab, Ash catches up to him and questions him about [[Gym]] matches in Unova. Similar to Kanto, a Pokémon Trainer in Unova has to collect eight [[badge|Gym Badges]] before they can compete in the [[Unova League]]. At that moment, the now-recovered Pikachu runs out of the lab and rejoins Ash. Completely shocked by Pikachu's appearance, Trip checks his Pokédex and starts snapping pictures. Trip realizes that Pikachu is Ash's partner and decides to test the Mouse Pokémon's strength by challenging Ash to a [[Pokémon battle]].

Making their way to the clearing near the lab, Trip sends out Snivy and starts taking pictures to document his journey and his first-ever Pokémon battle. Meanwhile, Oshawott curiously peeks at the two Trainers from behind a nearby tree. Pikachu begins the match with a {{m|Quick Attack}}, which makes a direct hit on Snivy. The Grass Snake Pokémon quickly gets back on his feet, brimming with determination. Trip calls for a {{m|Tackle}}, but Pikachu dodges it skillfully. With another leap, he dodges another Tackle from the opposite direction. Ash tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, but he is unable to do so, allowing Snivy to Tackle him to the ground. For a second time, Pikachu charges up a Thunderbolt, but the move fails once again. Trip taunts Ash, who takes the bait and tells Pikachu to use {{m|Volt Tackle}}. Pikachu runs towards Snivy attempting to charge himself up, but once again, nothing happens; he loses momentum and stops in the middle of the field, panting. Ash panics for a moment, something for which Trip taunts him even further. He realizes that Pikachu is unable to use his {{type|Electric}} attacks, so Ash calls for an {{m|Iron Tail}} attack instead. Pikachu's tail hardens into a gleaming slate of metal and slams earthward, but Snivy nevertheless dodges once again. With a bout of confidence, Trip tells Snivy to use {{m|Leaf Tornado}}, which traps Pikachu in a cyclone of grass and leaves. Pivoting his body, Snivy slams his tail to the ground, whipping up a large cloud of dust. As the dust settles, Pikachu lies sprawled in a hole, completely [[Fainting|unconscious]]. Ash quickly runs to Pikachu's side and picks him up, while Trip compliments his Snivy and recalls him into his Poké Ball. Trip suggests Ash go over the Trainer basics again, but Ash ignores the comment and rushes back to Professor Juniper's lab to have Pikachu treated.

Professor Juniper, after another analysis, tells Ash that Pikachu became 'overloaded' and unable to perform Electric attacks after receiving a massive amount of electrical energy during their ordeal under the mysterious black cloud. Ash worries that Pikachu might never use Electric attacks ever again. At that moment, the lab's electronics start receiving a lot of interference, and the black cloud that was spotted previously at the pier is now moving over to Professor Juniper's lab. The equipment Pikachu is hooked up to begins discharging, shocking the Mouse Pokémon. Meanwhile, the girl and her Axew from earlier, stand quietly within the leafy branches of a tree, observing the black cloud forming above Nuvema Town.

A bolt of lightning suddenly strikes the lightning rod at the top of the lab, and the facility blacks out. Excessive current from the lightning bolt channels to Pikachu through the electronic device, causing the streaks of electricity to discharge from his body. Professor Juniper asks an assistant to restore the power, and he runs out of the room, forcing the automatic door open in his wake. Meanwhile, gazing at the black cloud through the window, Professor Juniper realizes the [[Legendary Pokémon]] Zekrom is behind the lightning show. She explains that Zekrom is a guardian that is said to protect both people and Pokémon in the area. Within the dark clouds, Zekrom's eyes gleam through the surrounding darkness in bright red, as lightning strikes all around Nuvema Town.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Pikachu Zekrom Attack BW001.png|thumb|220px|Pikachu hit by Zekrom's lighting bolt]]
* {{Ash}} is revealed to have changed into a [[Ash's clothing#Pokémon the Series: Black & White|new outfit]].
* Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} travel with {{Delia}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} to the [[Unova]] [[region]], where Professor Oak is attending a conference.
* Ash learns that all of the Pokémon that live in the Unova region cannot typically be found in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], or [[Sinnoh]].
* {{TRT}} also arrive in the Unova region, having being assigned there by {{an|Giovanni}}.
* Pikachu becomes temporarily unable to use {{type|Electric}} [[move|attacks]] after being hit by lightning caused by {{p|Zekrom}}.
* Ash meets [[Professor Juniper]] and travels to her laboratory in [[Nuvema Town]].
* Ash meets a [[photography|photographer]] and beginning {{pkmn|Trainer}} by the name of [[Trip]].
* Trip obtains a {{TP|Trip|Snivy}} from Professor Juniper as his [[first partner Pokémon]].
* [[Ash's Oshawott|Professor Juniper's Oshawott]] starts to follow Ash.
* Ash has his first {{pkmn|battle}} against Trip and loses.
{{animeevents|BW}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* {{an|Iris}}
* [[Professor Juniper]]
* [[Trip]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* First partner Pokémon of Unova:
** {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Trip|Snivy}})
** {{p|Tepig}}
** {{p|Oshawott}} ([[Ash's Oshawott|Juniper's]])
* {{p|Reshiram}}
* {{p|Zekrom}} ({{OBP|Zekrom|recurring|''Pokémon the Series''}})
* {{p|Alomomola}}
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Deerling}} (Spring Form)
* {{p|Pidove}}
* {{p|Patrat}}
* {{p|Swanna}}
* {{p|Minccino}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Professor Juniper]]
* [[Trip]]
* [[Matori]]
* Professor Juniper's assistants
* Airport employees
* Citizens

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP BW001.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pidove}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}}; debut)
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Trip|Snivy}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Minccino}} (child's; debut)
* {{p|Tepig}} ([[first partner Pokémon]]; debut)
* {{p|Oshawott}} ([[Ash's Oshawott|first partner Pokémon]]; debut)
* {{p|Zekrom}} ({{OBP|Zekrom|recurring|''Pokémon the Series''}}; debut)
* {{p|Reshiram}} (introduction only; debut)
* {{p|Alomomola}} (debut)
* {{p|Deerling}} (Spring form; multiple; debut)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Patrat}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Swanna}} (multiple; debut)

==Trivia==
[[File:BW001 title card.png|thumb|200px|The new title card]]
[[File:BW eyecatch.png|thumb|200px|Eyecatch 1]]
[[File:BW eyecatch 2.png|thumb|200px|Eyecatch 2]]
[[File:Ash Room.png|thumb|200px|Ash's room]]
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: Unova first partner Pokémon.
** This Pokémon Live Caster was moved to [[BW003]] on the first airing, due to BW001-[[BW002]] airing as a one-hour special.
* {{so|Best Wishes!}} replaced [[The Greatest - Everyday!|The Greatest - Everyday! (BAND VERSION)]] as the [[List of Japanese opening themes|Japanese opening theme]].
* A new [[title card]] sequence is introduced.
* This is the season premiere of [[S14|Pokémon: Black & White]].
* The original Japanese TV airing of this episode and [[BW002|the following one]] did not include an ending theme. On reruns, [[Hulu]], [[Amazon|Prime Video]], and DVD releases, [[Fanfare of the Heart]] replaced [[In Your Heart, LaLaLa]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Iris}} narrate the preview for the [[BW002|next episode]].
* This and the following episode are the first episodes to air in Japan after the earliest releases of {{game|Black and White|s}} in Japan, {{pmin|Hong Kong}}, and {{pmin|Taiwan}}.
* This episode marks the first time that the first episode of a [[series]] has focused solely on {{Ash}} since ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''.
* This is the first episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]] to not feature any [[Generation IV]] Pokémon since the start of {{aniseries|DP}}.
* According to the narration at the beginning of the episode, Ash is still 10 years old, despite the fact that {{aniseries|PTS}} has been airing for over thirteen years at this point. However, statements from previous [[series]] that have alleged otherwise can be reasonably refuted based on context, including:
** In the {{aniseries|OS}} episode ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', the line about not being in Viridian City for one year was a dub added line. In the original, it was only stated that it had been a "long time" since the group had been in Viridian.
** In ''[[PK07|Pikachu and Pichu]]'', Ash didn't say a year has passed when he said, "This is the day we first met. The day we first became friends." However, it implies it has been a year, and the [[Pikachu short]]'s place in the ''Pokémon the Series'' [[canon]], as well as all of the other Pikachu shorts, can be brought into question.
** In the {{aniseries|DP|''Diamond and Pearl'' series}} episode ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]'', the moment where {{MTR}} said they had been chasing {{AP|Pikachu}} for as long as {{an|Dawn}} had been alive (ten years) was probably an exaggeration, or maybe due to breaking the fourth wall (since the episode in question aired during the [[S10|tenth season]] of ''Pokémon the Series'').
* For the first time since the start of ''Pokémon the Series'', Ash receives a physical redesign, with the most significant change being his irises being enlarged in order to match [[Ken Sugimori]]'s recent character art. [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{Delia}}'s eyes are also similarly modified, while {{an|Professor Oak}}'s eyebrows were made larger and his hairstyle became more boxy.
* Also, for the first time since the series began, Jessie, James, and {{an|Giovanni}} are given costume changes, and the [[Team Rocket]] logo is also modified, now showing as a stylized "R". However, the logo on the uniforms of Jessie and James remain the same.
* The first scene of this episode of Ash getting ready in his bedroom is a callback to the first scene of ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', in which he was seen doing the same thing.
* Several of the items in Ash's bedroom at the beginning of the episode are those he received during his travels through [[Sinnoh]]. These are:
** The [[Soothe Bell]]s he received after winning the [[Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition]] in ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]''.
** The [[Focus Band]] he was given at the end of ''[[DP057|Bibarel Gnaws Best!]]''.
** The wooden model of a {{p|Teddiursa}} he was given as a gift from {{an|May}} in ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]''.
** The diploma he received for attending the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.
** The certificate he received for winning the [[Squallville]] [[PokéRinger]] competition in ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]''.
** The trophy he was awarded by [[Palmer]] for winning the {{DL|Twinleaf Festival|Festival Battle Challenge}} in ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]''.
* This is the second time Ash has arrived in a new region and Pikachu has had problems with its electricity, the first time being in [[Hoenn]] during ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]''.
* Two new [[eyecatch]]es were shown:
** The first one featured Ash wearing his ''Best Wishes'' clothes with his Pikachu standing alongside him and {{p|Zekrom}}'s head in the background.
** The other one was also similar to the first one, but featuring Ash with his Pikachu on his shoulder instead and {{p|Reshiram}}'s head in the background.
* The flight number of the plane Ash took from Kanto to Unova was "Flight 151", most likely to reflect the original 151 Pokémon.
* The English dub of this episode aired as a one-hour special along with ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]''. This makes it the first time more than one new episode premiered during the same day since ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]'', ''[[DP051|Glory Blaze!]]'', and ''[[DP052|Smells Like Team Spirit!]]'' aired together back on February 1, 2008.
* This is the first episode to feature [[Who's That Pokémon?]] since [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] removed it after ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]'', 344 episodes earlier.
** This is also the first episode dubbed by [[The Pokémon Company International]] to use an [[eyecatch]].
* This is the first episode to use music from ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', after Trip defeats Ash.
* The dub of this episode confirmed the localized name of [[Nuvema Town]], much like [[Sandgem Town]]'s English name was confirmed with the airing of ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]''.
* This and the next episode was aired in Italy on DisneyXD one day after the American airing.
** This marks the first time an episode is aired in Italy one day after the American airing.
* In early previews of this episode shown at the end of ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'', some changes were seen in relation to the episode aired. The scene from first {{pkmn|battle}} between Ash and Trip initially went to a location within the city and not in a forest around the lab. However, the result of the battle is still the same.
* Team Rocket doesn't recite the {{motto}} making it the first time not to do so in the Unova region.
* This is the only episode after ''[[EP145|A Farfetch'd Tale]]'' where Jessie does not have a {{t|Psychic}} type on hand.
** This is also the only full episode where Jessie does not have any Pokémon on hand.
* In the title opening introduced in this episode, there are six Poké Balls that are in the same order as they would be when healing in a [[Pokémon Center]] in {{game|Black and White|s}}.
* The shirt that Professor Oak is seen wearing at the beginning of the episode (with the pineapple pattern) is extremely similar to the one he wore in ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'', the only difference being that the shirt was yellow in that episode while it is green in this one.

===Errors===
[[File:BW001 Error.png|thumb|200px|right|Coloring error on Pikachu's left ear]]
* In one scene, Pikachu's left ear is missing the black stripe on the tip.
* In the {{pmin|South Asia|Hindi}} Cartoon Network dub, {{MTR}} describes Team Rocket's ambition as "green rule" over the world instead of "our rule".
* In the Hindi dub, when Professor Oak says "Sinnoh", he pronounces it wrong by saying ''soineh''. In the same conversation, Ash mispronounces "Unova" as ''yuneva''.
* In the Hindi Hungama TV dub, the narrator says the Pokémon world is inhabited by "{{tt|काल्पनिक|kaalpanik}}", which means imaginary creatures. This could be a translation error of the word "imaginable" from the English dub.
** The Hindi Cartoon Network dub leaves this word untranslated.
* The {{pmin|the Czech Republic|Czech}} dub's episode title, "''Ve stínu Zekromu!''", incorrectly handles {{p|Zekrom}}'s name as if it was a non-living object. The grammatically correct title would be "''Ve stínu Zekroma!''".

===Dub edits===
* In the control tower scene, the controller clears the plane to land in the dub, while in the original version, he merely announces that the flight will be arriving soon.
* In the English dub, Giovanni tells Team Rocket that they will be sent undercover to the Unova region and that they'll be by themselves at first. In the Japanese version, he adds that it's another step to conquering the world.
* In the Japanese version, [[Professor Juniper]] says that Zekrom's thunderclouds are known as the "eyes of God" and that its thunderbolts are "judgements from God". In the English dub, she says that Zekrom watches over people and Pokémon and that the thunderclouds are the pillars that hold up the skies. These pillars may have been based on a famous {{wp|Atlas (mythology)|Ancient Greek myth}} which is also found in the {{wp|Quran}}.
** Both the Hindi dubs follow the original Japanese version on Zekrom but drop all mentions of God.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|前往合眾地方！捷克羅姆的身影！！|To the Hézhòng (Unova) Region! Zekrom's Shadow!!}}
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|id={{tt|Ke Daerah Unova! Bayangan Zekrom!!|To the Unova Region! Zekrom's Shadow!!}}
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|ko={{tt|하나지방과 제크로무의 어두운 그림자!|Unova and the dark shadow of Zekrom!}}
|no={{tt|I Zekroms skygge!|In Zekrom's shadow!}}
|pl={{tt|W cieniu Zekroma!|In the shadow of Zekrom!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Na Sombra de Zekrom!|In The Shadow of Zekrom!}}
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|ru={{tt|В тени Зекрома!|In The Shadow of Zekrom!}}
|sr={{tt|U senci Zekroma!|In the shadow of Zekrom!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡A La Sombra de Zekrom!|In the Shadow of Zekrom!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Bajo la sombra de Zekrom|Under the shadow of Zekrom}}
|sv={{tt|I Zekroms skugga!|In the shadow of Zekrom!}}
|th={{tt|มุ่งสู่ภูมิภาคอิชู! เงื้อมเงาแห่งเซคุโรมุ!!|To the Isshu Region! Zekrom's Shadow!!}}
|tr={{tt|Zekrom'un Gölgesinde!|In the shadow of Zekrom!}}
|vi={{tt|Đến Vùng Isshu! Cái Bóng Của Zekrom!!|To the Isshu Region! Zekrom's Shadow!!}}
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==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey3U_7MD0qo Vietnamese dub] on YouTube.
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'''Battling the King of the Mines!''' (Japanese: '''地底のジム戦！VSヤーコン！！''' ''Underground Gym Battle! VS {{tt|Yakon|Clay}}!!'') is the 61st episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', and the 718th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on January 5, 2012 and in the United States on May 12, 2012.

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==Blurb==

After fulfilling Clay’s request for the rare Revival Herbs, Ash is more than ready for his Gym Battle...and finally, so is Clay! They proceed to the battlefield in the Driftveil Gym, located deep underground in one of Clay’s mines. The battle will use three Pokémon per side. Clay starts by bringing out his powerful Krokorok, and Ash realizes that he can’t use Pikachu, who’s been eager to battle, because its Electric-type moves won’t work at all against Clay’s team of Ground types. He picks Oshawott instead, and the battle begins!

Krokorok is powerful indeed, but Ash executes a brilliant strategy to knock it out and give him the lead. Then Clay brings out his Palpitoad, which appears to be much stronger than Ash’s own Palpitoad. Oshawott is defeated with a crushing Rock Smash, and Snivy is up next. Another unusual strategy and an excellent type advantage lead to Palpitoad’s defeat, and Clay is not pleased.

Finally, the Gym Leader turns to his secret weapon—a super-strong Excadrill, whose Rapid Spin keeps deflecting Snivy’s attacks until it’s able to knock Snivy out. Both sides are down to just one Pokémon left, and Ash calls on Roggenrola, hoping its toughness will keep it standing against repeated powerful attacks from Excadrill.

Excadrill’s attacks are unyielding, but sure enough, Roggenrola endures—and then evolves into a powerful Boldore, which turns the tide of the battle considerably! Both Boldore and Excadrill are extremely tough, and the attacks continue to fly—but in the end, Boldore emerges victorious, and Ash wins the Quake Badge! Then, upon Nurse Joy’s recommendation, our heroes set their sights on the Mistralton City Gym, where Ash will vie for his sixth Unova Gym badge!

==Plot==
Returning to the [[Driftveil Gym]] with the [[Revival Herb]]s from [[Milos Island]], {{Ash}}, for the third time, comes to the [[Gym]] to finally {{pkmn|battle}} [[Clay]]. As the door to the Gym opens, a {{tc|Worker}} answers and lets Ash, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|Iris}} inside when Ash presents the bag of herbs to the worker. The worker leads them to an elevator and they descend down deep underground to a mining tunnel. Ash sees Clay and presents the bag of Revival Herbs to him. Seeing as they are good quality, he accepts Ash's request for a Gym battle. Clay leads the group to a wall and press a button on the door that leads them to the Gym's battlefield.

Iris and Cilan head to the sidelines as Ash enters the field. The [[Battle judge|referee]] declares that the Gym battle will be a three-on-three match and then begins the match. Clay sends out his first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, a {{p|Krokorok}}. {{AP|Pikachu}} eagerly wants to battle Krokorok but Ash quickly reminds Pikachu that {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s [[Type#Type effectiveness|don't work]] on {{type|Ground}} Pokémon, so he'll have to sit out this match. Ash sends out his {{AP|Oshawott}} and promptly commands an {{m|Aqua Jet}}, but Krokorok dodges Oshawott by using {{m|Dig}}, causing Oshawott to crash into the wall. Krokorok leaps out the ground and unleashes {{m|Sandstorm}}, causing sand to fly furiously on the field. As Oshawott is buffeted by the {{weather|sandstorm}}, sand gets into his eyes, blinding him. Krokorok {{m|Bite}}s Oshawott, who tries to attack with {{m|Razor Shell}}, but with sand in his eyes, all the {{pkmn|category|Sea Otter Pokémon}} can do is blindly swing his [[Scalchop and seamitar|scalchop]] around. Krokorok attacks with {{m|Stone Edge}}, dealing Oshawott a considerable amount of damage. Oshawott is barely able to stand due to Krokorok's attacks as well as the raging sandstorm's effects. Just when Clay tells Krokorok to finish the round up, an idea pops into Ash's mind. He orders Oshawott to use {{m|Water Gun}} on the field and the Sea Otter Pokémon rapidly spins as he fires off a Water Gun to create a water geyser, causing a downpour that effectively stops the sandstorm as well as washes the sand out of his eyes. Krokorok digs underground but Oshawott fires a Water Gun into its hole, flushing it out into the air. Oshawott proceeds to score a direct hit on his opponent with Aqua Jet before [[Fainting|finishing it off]] with a slash of his Razor Shell.

Iris comments that Oshawott's supereffective moves helped Ash win the round. Cilan reminds Iris that Krokorok is only his first Pokémon. As Clay [[recall]]s Krokorok back into its {{i|Poké Ball}}, he praises Ash for his gutsiness, but reminds him to stay serious as he sends out his next Pokémon, a {{p|Palpitoad}}. Iris notes that Clay's Palpitoad seems a lot stronger than [[Ash's Palpitoad]]. Ash asks Oshawott if he's okay, and Oshawott nods his head. Oshawott fires a Water Gun that Palpitoad counters with a {{m|Hydro Pump}}. The two {{type|Water}} attacks collide, but Hydro Pump proves far more powerful, completely overpowering Oshawott's Water Gun and sending him into the wall. Oshawott shakes off his damage and proceeds to use Razor Shell, but Palpitoad fires a {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, which hits Oshawott and knocks his scalchop out of his hands before he can unleash his attack. Oshawott retrieves his scalchop, but Palpitoad slams Oshawott into the ground using {{m|Rock Smash}}, knocking him out. Ash returns him to his Poké Ball.

Clay taunts Ash saying that his gutsiness has come to an end, but Ash assures him that he isn't finished yet. Realizing that Palpitoad is both a Ground and {{type|Water}} Pokémon, Ash sends out his {{AP|Snivy}}. However, instead of starting off with a {{type|Grass}} attack, Ash orders Snivy to use {{m|Attract}}, which causes Palpitoad to become [[Infatuation|infatuated]]. Snivy attacks with {{m|Vine Whip}}, followed by {{m|Leaf Blade}}, both supereffective moves hitting Palpitoad without any problems. Clay tries to get Palpitoad to snap out of his infatuation, but with no avail. Snivy finishes off Palpitoad with a {{m|Leaf Storm}}, knocking him out.

Clay is furious by Ash's tactic by using Attract, stating that it isn't a strategy or fair, leaving Ash utterly confused. Clay takes off his hat and scrunches it in his fist then throws it to the ground, before sending out his final Pokémon, an {{TP|Clay|Excadrill}}, who lets out a roar upon being summoned. Snivy starts off by using Vine Whip, but Excadrill counters with a {{m|Rapid Spin}}, deflecting all of the hits. Next, Snivy tries to attack with a swing of her Leaf Blade, but Excadrill easily overpowers her with another Rapid Spin. After that fails, she tries to use Attract, but once again, Excadrill stops the attack with Rapid Spin. The Grass Snake Pokémon desperately tries to attack with her last move, Leaf Storm, but, again, Rapid Spin overpowers her move. Finally, Excadrill unleashes a devastating {{m|Horn Drill}} attack, knocking Snivy out [[One-hit knockout move|in one hit]].

Iris and Cilan are amazed by Excadrill's sheer power. As Ash returns Snivy to her Poké Ball, Ash declares that he isn't ready to throw in the towel and declares his dream to become a [[Pokémon Master]], so giving up in the Gym isn't an option. Clay tells Ash that he's still naïve and shows Ash his prized pickaxe. He states that when he was Ash's age, he and Excadrill worked hard mining to get to where they are today. Clay proclaims that Ash is just lightly throwing around his dream to the world without truly working hard. Ash defends that he is serious to become a Pokémon Master, and he'll show it with his last Pokémon, but Clay says that it's all talk for now. Ash assesses his situation, knowing that he needs a Pokémon that can endure Excadrill's power, and with that, Ash decides to send out his {{p|Roggenrola}}. Iris and Cilan are confused as to why Ash chose a {{type|Rock}} Pokémon to face a dual-type Ground/{{type|Steel}} Pokémon, but Cilan thinks Ash chose it for its grit. Roggenrola starts off with a Sandstorm, but Excadrill digs underground using {{m|Drill Run}} and attacks Roggenrola from under its feet before it quickly digs back into the ground and repeatedly attacks with Drill Run. Roggenrola is tossed across the field, taking each successive hit. After being pummeled by multiple Drill Runs, Roggenrola is winded, but still standing. Clay is amazed that it hasn't fainted yet, but decides to wrap it up with a Horn Drill attack. Excadrill slams its high-speed-rotating horn into Roggenrola, but the Mantle Pokémon does not fall. In fact, it doesn't make a sound at all. Ash, worried about Roggenrola, calls out to it, but Roggenrola begins to glow and [[Evolution|evolves]] into a {{AP|Boldore}}.

Ash quickly scans it with his [[Pokédex]], finding out that Boldore has learned some new moves. Excadrill's attacks with Horn Drill, but Boldore endures the hit with {{a|Sturdy}}. Excadrill attacks with Drill Run, but Boldore catches Excadrill before the Subterrene Pokémon can land the attack. Boldore and Excadrill both try to wrestle the other to the ground, but both are equally matched. Suddenly, Boldore's crystals begin to glow, and Ash, taking note of the power building within Boldore, orders the Ore Pokémon to attack with {{m|Rock Blast}}. Excadrill takes the attack and stands up, but drops down to one knee. Boldore's crystals continue to glow and it attacks with its newly learned Rock Smash as Excadrill does the same. As both Rock Smash attacks collide, a huge shockwave shakes the ground. However, Excadrill winces from its damage and Boldore takes the opportunity to overpower Excadrill and slams it into the ground. As the dust settles, Excadrill is on the floor, knocked out. With that, Boldore is declared the winner, giving the victory to Ash.

Ash runs out to the field and hugs his newly evolved Boldore, who happily jumps onto Ash, knocking him onto the ground. Ash continues to praise Boldore as Clay smiles at Ash. Outside of the Gym, Clay thanks Ash for the great battle and encourages him to continue his journey to become a Pokémon Master. Clay presents him with the {{Badge|Quake}}, thus Ash now has five [[Unova]] Badges. Later that night at the [[Pokémon Center]], Ash, Iris, and Cilan chat about the Gym battle. As [[Nurse Joy]] returns {{cat|Ash's Pokémon}}, she asks him what he plans on doing next. Ash declares that he'll go and get his sixth Badge at the next Gym available. Nurse Joy recommends that he should continue on to [[Mistralton City]]. Thus Ash, Iris, and Cilan plan on heading there next.

==Major events==
[[File:Ash Quake Badge.png|thumb|220px|Ash holding the Quake Badge]]
* {{Ash}}'s {{p|Roggenrola}} evolves into {{AP|Boldore}} and learns {{m|Rock Blast}} and {{m|Rock Smash}}.
* Ash battles [[Clay]] in his fifth [[Unova]] [[Gym]] match and wins, earning himself the {{badge|Quake}}.
* Ash learns that [[Mistralton Gym|the next Gym]] is located in [[Mistralton City]] and decides to head there.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da BW061.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Clay]]
* [[Battle judge|Gym referee]]
* Clay's underground staff

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP BW061.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Krokorok}} ''(US and international)'' {{p|Excadrill}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Roggenrola}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}}; evolves)
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}}; newly evolved; debut)
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Clay|Excadrill}})
* {{p|Krokorok}} ([[Clay]]'s)
* {{p|Palpitoad}} ([[Clay]]'s)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: {{p|Golett}}
* [[Seven-colored Arch]] replaced [[Can You Name All the Pokémon? BW]] as the [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending theme]].
* [[Who's That Pokémon?]] returns in the original version and replaces the former eyecatch.
** This is the first episode to feature the Who's That Pokémon segment in the original version since [[EP274]], over 440 episodes ago, and is the first to be featured outside of the [[original series]].
* {{Ash}} and {{an|Cilan}} narrate the preview for the [[BW062|next episode]].
* Ash's idea to clean {{AP|Oshawott}}'s eyes with a {{t|Water}} [[move]] is similar to what happened to {{AP|Squirtle}} in ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]''.
* This episode marks a new time the [[Evolution]] scene changes since [[Sunglasses Sandile]] evolved in ''[[BW020|Dancing With the Ducklett Trio!]]''.
* A clip from this episode appears in [[Supereffective Type]].

===Errors===
* When [[Clay]]'s {{p|Krokorok}} attacks {{AP|Oshawott}} with {{m|Bite}}, the long black stripe going down its back disappears.
* When {{AP|Snivy}} is first brought out against Clay's {{p|Palpitoad}}, they appear to be exactly the same size even though later scenes show Palpitoad being considerably larger than Snivy is.
* As Snivy avoids a {{m|Rapid Spin}} from [[Clay's Excadrill]], her eye lacks its sclera, with the iris taking over all of her eye.
* Upon {{p|Roggenrola}}'s Evolution, {{Ash}} calls it by its newly evolved form's name before using the [[Pokédex]], even though he never saw one before.
* In the English dub, when Ash is congratulating {{AP|Boldore}} at the end of the episode, he mispronounces its name as "boulder".

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BW061 error 1.png|Krokorok's missing black stripe
BW061 error 2.png|The size inconsistency
BW061 error 3.png|Snivy's eye error
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|地底的道館賽！VS菊老大！！|Subterranean Gym Battle! VS Clay!!}}
|cs={{tt|Zápas s králem dolů!|Battle with the king of the mines!}}
|da={{tt|Kampen mod Minernes Konge!|The Battle against the King of the Mines!}}
|nl={{tt|Vechten tegen de koning van de mijnen!|Battle against the King of the Mines!}}
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|el={{tt|Μάχη με τον Βασιλιά των Μεταλλείων!|Battling the King of the Mines!}}
|it={{tt|Lotta contro il Re delle Miniere!|Battle against the king of the mines!}}
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|no={{tt|Kjempe mot Gruvenes Konge!|Battling against the King of the Mines!}}
|pl={{tt|Bitwa z Królem Kopalń!|Battle against the King of the Mines!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Batalhando contra o Rei das Minas!|Battling against the King of the Mines!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|O Combate com o Rei das Minas!|The Fight with the King of the Mines!}}
|ru={{tt|Сражение с королём шахт!|The Fight with the King of the Mines!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Combatiendo contra el Rey de las Minas!|Fighting against the King of the Mines!}}
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|sv={{tt|Strid mot Gruvornas Kung!|Battle against the King of the Mines}}
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Mike Pollock

2026-05-05T21:23:16Z

MH: /* {{aniseries|PTS}} */

[[File:Mike Pollock.png|thumb|220px|Mike Pollock]]
'''Michael B. Pollock''' (born March 9, 1965), credited as simply '''Mike Pollock''', is an American voice actor for the English-language [[dub]] of {{aniseries|PTS}}. He is currently affiliated with Sheppard Talent, Take 3 Talent, and MCVO.

==Biography==
Pollock began to provide voices for Pokémon during [[S04|the fourth season]]. In {{aniseries|RS}}, he gained his two most important roles in Pokémon, providing the voice of [[Raoul Contesta]] and the [[narrator]], the latter of which he took over from [[Rodger Parsons]]. As with most other voice actors who worked with [[4Kids Entertainment]], he left after [[S08|the eighth season]], when {{TPCi|Pokémon USA}} and [[TAJ Productions]] [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|took over the dubbing and distribution of the series]].

Pollock returned to the series under the pseudonym '''Herb Lawrence''' in ''[[DP059|Luxray Vision!]]''. In ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]'', he reprised the role of Raoul Contesta. Thus, he became the second voice actor to reprise a role of his that was previously done in the 4Kids dub, after {{an|Giovanni}}'s voice actor [[Ted Lewis]].

==Pokémon roles==
===Animation===
===={{aniseries|PTS}}====
=====Humans=====
======Major======
* [[Narrator]] ([[AG021]]-[[AG145]], [[M06]]-[[M08]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]])
* [[Raoul Contesta]] ([[AG035]]-[[AG144]], [[DP161]]-[[DP177]])
* [[Charon]]
* [[Drayden]]

======Minor======
* [[Denjirō]]
* {{OBP|Alex|AG009}}
* {{ho|Sebastian}}
* [[Viper]]
* {{OBP|Matthew|DP059}}
* [[Connally]]
* [[Sayer]]
* [[Captain (Decolore Islands)]]
* [[Sofu]]
* Chief ([[DP115]]; uncredited)
* Worker ([[DP117]]; uncredited)
* Butler ([[BW080]])
* [[Ornithol]]
* Reporter ([[SM110]]; uncredited)
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} ([[JN024]])

=====Pokémon=====
======Major======
* {{p|Volcanion}} ({{OBP|Volcanion|M19|M19}})
* {{DL|Butch|Shuckle|Butch's Shuckle}}

======Minor======
* {{p|Hippowdon}}
* Shuckle ([[XY102]], [[JN024]])

====[[I Choose You! trilogy|''I Choose You!'' trilogy]]====
* [[Bonji]]

==Other non-Pokémon roles==
* Dr. Eggman (''{{wp|Sonic X}}'', {{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog (series)|all Sonic games}} 2005-present)
* Ella (''{{wp|Sonic X}}'')
* Professor Gerald Robotnik (''{{wp|Sonic X}}'' and ''{{wp|Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog}}'')
* Meat (''{{wp|Ultimate Muscle}}'')
* Arthur Hawkins, Crump (''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh!}}'')
* Jean Louis Bonaparte (''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! GX}}'')
* Mayor Len Blustergas, Chef Shiitake (''{{wp|Kirby: Right Back At Ya!}}'')
* Hot Doggone-It (''{{wp|Fighting Foodons}}'')
* Tianne, Heptadd (''{{wp|Chaotic}}'')
* The Professor (''{{wp|Huntik: Secrets and Seekers}}'')
* Helga (''{{wp|Dinosaur King}}'')
* Dr. Moustache (''{{wp|Jungle Emperor Leo}}'')
* Mezarte King (''{{wp|Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms}}'')
* Master Xin ({{wp|The Little Panda Fighter}})
* Prof. Pinkerton (''I, Elvis Riboldi'')

==External links==
* [http://www.itsamike.com/ Official website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/itsamike Facebook]
* [https://twitter.com/itsamike Twitter]
{{Project VA notice}}
[[Category:4Kids voice actors|Pollock, Mike]]
[[Category:PUSA voice actors|Pollock, Mike]]
[[Category:TPCi voice actors|Pollock, Mike]]

[[it:Mike Pollock]]

SM085

2026-05-05T21:09:57Z

MH: /* Trivia */

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title_en=The Long Vault Home! |
title_ja=トンデノボッテ、ツンデツンデ！ |
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broadcast_us=December 29, 2018 |
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* {{BMGf|259829|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|261705|Original review thread on BMGf}}
* {{BMGf|266444|Dub review thread on BMGf}}
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'''The Long Vault Home!''' (Japanese: '''トンデノボッテ、ツンデツンデ！''' ''Leap and Climb, {{tt|Tundetunde|Stakataka}}!'') is the 85th episode of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', and the 1,024th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on August 9, 2018, in New Zealand and Canada on December 15, 2018, and in the United States on December 29, 2018.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

While practicing their vaulting skills during gym class, Ash and friends compete to see who can jump the highest. The next day, an Ultra Beast named Stakataka appears in Alola—and our heroes initially mistake it for a giant vaulting challenge! But they soon realize its true identity, and they spring into action as the Ultra Guardians. After multiple failed attempts to get Stakataka into a Beast Ball, the Ultra Beast finally recognizes that our heroes are trying to help, and it agrees to be caught so it can be returned to its home world. It’s another success for the Ultra Guardians!

==Plot==
At the [[Pokémon School]], {{Ash}} and {{Ashcl}} are having sports class. {{an|Professor Kukui}} calls for {{an|Mallow}}, and when he blows a whistle, Mallow runs towards a vaulting box and successfully jumps over it. Mallow's friends all congratulate her and {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}} offers her a high-five. Before {{an|Lillie}} has her turn, she states her theory for getting the best jump, but fails to get over the box. {{an|Sophocles}} is next, but is unsure of himself and simply walks towards the vaulting box. Seeing this, {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} tackles Sophocles, and the boost helps him clear the jump. As Sophocles is in disbelief, his friends congratulate him. Sophocles reacts with slight bashfulness and then thanks Togedemaru. Ash is up next and he asks for two more steps, which raises the vaulting box to eight steps. As he runs up to the springboard, he trips on it and slams face-first into the obstacle. Kukui tells him to be more careful where he steps and calls for {{an|Kiawe}}. Kiawe has another two steps added to the box, raising it to 10. He compares the vaulting box to [[Wela Volcano Park|Wela Volcano]] and successfully clears the 10 steps. As Kiawe brags, his record is beaten by {{an|Lana}}, who jumps over 12 steps. Lana boasts that she could clear 15, Ash declares that he wants to try for 20, and Kiawe states he will go for 30. {{Rotom}} states that they don't have enough steps for that much; Kukui adds that he will prepare some later and tells everyone to just practice jumping in the meantime.

Later that evening, Ash, Kukui, and {{an|Professor Burnet}} walk through [[Hau'oli City]] with shopping bags in hand. Kukui and Burnet talk about Ash's earlier declaration, and Rotom calculates that Ash's chance of jumping over 30 steps is 0.001%. As Ash asks why the chances are low, {{AP|Poipole}} wanders off to doodle Pikachu's face on a wall. Unexpectedly, [[Viren]] walks by and is infuriated by Poipole's doodle on his newly constructed wall. Ash apologizes and attempts to wipe it off with [[Ash's hat|his hat]] until he realizes who he's talking to. Ash seemingly recognizes Viren but reveals that he actually doesn't. Then, Viren recognizes Ash as Ash Royal from the [[Battle Royal]], and Ash calls him "Mister Greedy Creep". Viren gets mad and reminds Ash who he actually is. Ash asks Viren what he's doing and Viren tells Ash that he's building the Viren Tower, a resort with a high-class boutique, restaurant, and hotel. But while Viren continues to talk, Ash stops listening to check out another of Poipole's scribbles, which turns out to be an ugly picture of Viren. Ash comments that the drawing really looks like Viren, which the latter angrily denies. Then, Burnet calls Ash to tell him that they're leaving and Ash rejoins the Professors. As Ash leaves, Viren tells him not to come back, and Poipole waves him goodbye. When Viren returns to his construction site, he finds [[Viren's henchmen|his henchmen]] slacking off and shouts at them to get back to work. Later that night, an [[Ultra Wormhole]] opens up, and a giant, black, box-like object emerges from it, falling to the ground.

The next day, at the Pokémon School, the kids are surprised to see the giant object, and Ash and Kiawe believe Kukui prepared it for them. Ash goes first and runs up to it, but then an {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Diglett}} pops out of the ground, making him trip and slam face-first into the object. Kiawe then goes next, but as he gets close to the top, the object shifts one of its tiles to reveal a blue eye. When Kiawe gets to the top, the tile that he touches falls down, causing Kiawe to fall in. Kiawe screams at the sight of many eyes looking at him before being ejected. When his classmates run up to him, Kiawe is still in shock and muttering under his breath. At Mallow's request, Tsareena tramples Kiawe with her foot to calm him down. Mallow comments that the force was a bit too much, but Kiawe is snapped out of his delirium. As Kiawe wonders what the giant object could be, {{p|Komala}} rings the bell furiously, and Kukui comes out to tell the class about a new [[Ultra Guardians]] emergency.

At the base, the Ultra Guardians are briefed on the new {{an|Ultra Beasts|Ultra Beast}}, {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Stakataka}}, which is the same giant object outside the school. Back on the field, the Ultra Guardians are surprised that the giant object is a Pokémon. Ash throws a [[Beast Ball]] at Stakataka, but it dodges by rearranging its own body. Then, Kiawe throws a Beast Ball with his "{{m|Inferno Overdrive}} Ball" serve, but Stakataka moves its tiles, causing the Ball to hit a tree and ricochet right back into Kiawe's face, as a [[Baseball|PokéBase]] {{p|Scyther}} randomly appears and calls a strike on Kiawe. Lillie suggests that they weaken Stakataka with a {{pkmn|battle}}. First, {{AP|Pikachu}} ensnares Stakataka in an {{m|Electroweb}}, [[Snowy]] follows up with a {{m|Powder Snow}}, Togedemaru uses {{m|Zing Zap}}, {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} performs a {{m|Bubble Beam}}, followed by Tsareena's {{m|Trop Kick}} and {{TP|Kiawe|Marowak}}'s {{m|Bonemerang}}. Despite the joint effort, Stakataka is unfazed and breaks free of its restraints. Lillie suggests a new plan, and the group follows suit. Ash, Kiawe, Lana, and Mallow surround Stakataka and throw Beast Balls at it. However, Stakataka once again rearranges its body, causing the Balls to miss their target and hit the throwers. Ash and Kiawe still aren't ready to give up and continues to throw Beast Balls at Stakataka, which goes on until evening. The Ultra Guardians are left exhausted, and Lillie contacts {{an|Lusamine|her mother}} to tell her that they weren't able to catch Stakataka. Lusamine decides that they should just observe the situation in the meantime and try again the next day.

The next day, at Viren's construction site, a large object covered by a tarp is being loaded. Viren tells his henchmen to be careful with it, stating that they'll pay if it breaks. Then he tells them that it was nice of them to get a pedestal for the object and says that he'll pay them a bonus, but the henchmen are unsure who prepared the pedestal. Meanwhile, Ash arrives at the Pokémon School and Lillie soon informs him that Stakataka has disappeared. Lillie notices square markings on the ground that she believes might be [[footprint]]s. Then, Komala rings the bell again as Kukui tells the kids about an [[Z-Power|Ultra Aura]] reaction in the city. The Ultra Guardians mount their [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] and set off for Hau'oli City. The Ultra Guardians arrive at the location of the Ultra Aura: Viren's construction site. Kiawe burns up with anger at the mere mention of Viren as the Ultra Guardians decide to investigate. Viren and his henchmen notice the Ultra Guardians and tell them to leave, ignoring their warnings about an Ultra Beast. As the Ultra Guardians look for Stakataka, Poipole notices the box containing the pedestal and Ash attempts to open it up, only for Viren to lower the covered object onto the pedestal, and the pedestal reveals itself to be Stakataka.

Viren unveils the tarped object to reveal that it's a gold statue of himself. The Ultra Guardians are unimpressed as Kiawe calls it tacky, Lana says the statue doesn't look like Viren, and Mallow states that he's slimmed down too much. As Viren brags about his statue, Stakataka starts shaking and its eyes turn from blue to red as it gets up and starts violently thrashing around. Viren is too busy demanding that Stakataka stop moving around that he doesn't notice one of Stakataka's legs about to crush him, so Kiawe has to kick him away. Kiawe mockingly asks Viren if he's alright, to which Viren sarcastically replies that he's glad Kiawe is worried about him. As Ash asks why Stakataka is suddenly rampaging, Lusamine and [[Wicke]] call the Ultra Guardians to inform them that Stakataka hates having anything on top of itself and will try to shake it off. Kiawe heeds the advice and sends out Marowak to have it use Bonemerang on the statue. However, the attack is blocked by Viren, who is subsequently knocked out. However, Kiawe is still happy that Viren got hit and recalls Marowak while Mallow and Lana drag Viren away from Stakataka. Ash and Pikachu attempt to climb Stakataka's legs, but Stakataka shakes them off. Sophocles sends out Togedemaru who tackles Ash and Pikachu out of the way so they don't get crushed by Stakataka.

As the Ultra Guardians discuss a new plan, Ash suggests that they jump on it, and Kiawe sends out {{TP|Kiawe|Turtonator}} to have it hold up a wooden board as a makeshift springboard. Ash runs up the board but ends up stepping on Turtonator's spikes, triggering {{m|Shell Trap}}. Surprisingly, the explosion manages to send Ash and Pikachu on top of Stakataka. Ash tries to push the statue off but is unable to do so as it's glued on to Stakataka, so instead, he has Pikachu use {{m|Iron Tail}} to knock it off. However, Stakataka continues to rampage and as Ash questions why it's still angry, Kiawe reminds Ash that it's because he and Pikachu are now on top of it. Ash asks Stakataka to calm down and after thrashing about a bit more, Stakataka's eyes turn back to blue and it calms down. It retracts its legs, accidentally trapping Viren in itself, and when Viren wakes up, he is scared by Stakataka's multiple eyes watching him and asks for help. Lillie theorizes that because Ash successfully rode Stakataka, it developed respect for him. Ash asks Stakataka if he can {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} it, promising to return it to where it came from. Stakataka tears up in joy and allows itself to be caught. Then, Viren recovers to see his damaged statue which his henchmen state that it looks just like him, much to his annoyance. Viren calls off Viren Tower in favor of forming a PokéBase team and building his own Viren Stadium as the Ultra Guardians fly away.

That evening, back at the Pokémon School, an Ultra Wormhole opens up and Ash sends out Stakataka, allowing it to {{pkmn2|released|return home}}. After the Ultra Wormhole closes, Ash's friends comment on his earlier jump with Turtonator's help. Ash declares that he'll leap up to 50 steps and calls for Turtonator. He accidentally touches Turtonator's spikes, causing another explosion that burns the Ultra Guardians, but they all laugh it off.

==Major events==

[[File:Ash catches an Ultra Beast.png|thumb|220px|Ash after catching Stakataka]]
* {{Ash}} and {{ashcl}} go on their fourth [[Ultra Guardians]] mission.
* The Ultra Guardians {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Stakataka}} and {{pkmn2|released|release}} it back into [[Ultra Space]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Stakataka}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da SM085.png|thumb|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Lana}}
* {{an|Kiawe}}
* {{an|Lillie}}
* {{an|Sophocles}}
* {{an|Mallow}}
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}
* {{an|Professor Burnet}}
* {{an|Lusamine}}
* [[Wicke]]
* [[Viren]]
* [[Viren's henchmen]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP SM085.png|thumb|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Stakataka}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ({{an|Rotom Pokédex}})
* {{p|Rowlet}} ({{OP|Ash|Rowlet}})
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Ash|Lycanroc}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Lycanroc|Dusk Form}})
* {{p|Torracat}} ({{OP|Ash|Torracat}})
* {{p|Poipole}} ({{OP|Ash|Poipole}})
* {{p|Popplio}} ({{OP|Lana|Popplio}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Charizard}}; [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Turtonator}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Turtonator}})
* {{p|Marowak}} ({{OP|Kiawe|Marowak}}; [[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{an|Lillie}}'s; [[Alolan form]]; [[Snowy]])
* {{p|Togedemaru}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}})
* {{p|Charjabug}} ({{OP|Sophocles|Charjabug}})
* {{p|Tsareena}} ({{OP|Mallow|Tsareena}})
* {{p|Komala}} ([[Samson Oak]]'s)
* {{p|Clefable}} ({{OP|Lusamine|Clefable}})
* {{p|Stakataka}} ({{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Stakataka|Ultra Guardians'}}; new; released; debut)
* {{p|Garchomp}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Metang}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Flygon}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Dragonair}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Altaria}} ([[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]])
* {{p|Exeggutor}} ([[Alolan form]]; multiple)
* {{p|Diglett}} ([[Alolan form]])
* {{p|Scyther}}

==Trivia==
* [[Poké Problem]]: ''What place does the [[Ultra Beast]] first appear?''
** Host: {{an|Kiawe}}
** Choices: [[Pokémon School]], Shopping Mall, [[Pokémon Center]], or Television station
** Answer: Pokémon School
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], {{MTR}}, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} all narrate the preview for the [[SM086|next episode]].
* {{an|Professor Kukui}} narrates the end of the episode, instead of the [[narrator]].
** This was
* {{Ash}} [[Breaking the fourth wall|breaks the fourth wall]] twice when his tears stay on the screen after he crashes into both the vaulting box and {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Stakataka}}.
* When [[Viren's henchmen]] are shown slacking off, one of them is seen playing an orange gaming console that resembles a [[Game Boy Advance]].
* The English dub title is reference to the 1990 historical drama film ''{{wp|The Long Walk Home}}''.
* The TVNZ OnDemand website incorrectly lists the episode as having aired on December 12, 2018, three days before it actually became available to watch.

===Errors===
* As Ash {{pkmn2|caught|catches}} Stakataka and it goes inside the [[Beast Ball]], [[Viren]] was shown to be missing; he was last seen being trapped inside Stakataka. This seemingly implies that he was inside the Beast Ball as well. However, in the next shot, he was shown to be free after the capture.

===Dub edits===
* When {{TP|Mallow|Tsareena}} {{m|stomp}}s on {{an|Kiawe}}, the movement of her leg is frozen in place in the dub.
* In the original version, {{an|Professor Kukui}} narrates the end of the episode, while the dub has the usual [[narrator]] fulfilling that role instead.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|飛吧攀登吧，壘磊石！|Leap and Climb, Stakataka!}}
|zh_yue={{tt|飛吧攀登吧，壘磊石|Leap and Climb, Stakataka}}
|cs={{tt|Dlouhý skok domů!|A long jump home!}}
|da={{tt|Det lange spring hjem!|The long jump home!}}
|fi={{tt|Pitkä hyppy kotiin!|A long jump home!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Un tremplin inattendu !|An unexpected springboard!}}
|it={{tt|Il lungo salto verso casa!|The long jump to home!}}
|nl={{tt|De lange sprong naar huis!|The long jump home!}}
|ko={{tt|뛰고 올라가고, 차곡차곡!|Jump and Rise, Stakataka!}}
|no={{tt|Det lange hoppet hjem!|The long jump home!}}
|pl={{tt|Daleki skok do domu!|The long jump to home!}}
|pt_br={{tt|O longo salto de volta para casa!|The long jump back home!}}
|ru={{tt|Долгий прыжок домой!|The long jump back home!}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Mira antes de saltar!|Look before jumping!}}
|he={{tt|!הדרך חזרה הביתה|The Road Back Home!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡El gran salto de plinto a casa!|The big vault to home!}}
|sv={{tt|Ett Stort Hopp för Pokémon!|A Big Jump for Pokémon!}}
|tr={{tt|Eve Uzun Atlayış!|A Long Jump to Home!}}
|th={{tt|กระโดดและปีน สึนเดะสึนเดะ!|Leap and Climb, Tundetunde!}}
}}
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Keiichi Nakagawa

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[[File:Keiichi Nakagawa.jpg|thumb|Keiichi Nakagawa]]
'''Keiichi Nakagawa''' (Japanese: '''中川慶一''' ''Nakagawa Keiichi'') is a Japanese voice actor for {{aniseries|PTS}}.

==Biography==
Nakagawa was born on December 31, 1980 in {{wp|Shiga}}, {{wp|Japan}}, and became a voice actor as an adult. He began to provide voices for the {{pkmn|animated series}} in {{aniseries|SM}}, most notably voicing {{an|Professor Kukui}}, and later, [[Ash's Lycanroc]]. Following the death of fellow voice actor [[Unshō Ishizuka]] in 2018, Nakagawa temporarily took over the role of the [[narrator]] until he was replaced by [[Kenyu Horiuchi]] in October.

==Pokémon roles==
===Animation===
===={{aniseries|PTS}}====
=====Humans=====
======Major======
* {{an|Professor Kukui}}

======Minor======
* [[Rock hunters|Rock hunter]]

=====Pokémon=====
* [[Ash's Lycanroc]]
* {{DL|Hapu|Golurk|Hapu's Golurk}}

=====Other=====
* [[Narrator]] ([[SM085]]-[[SM086]], [[SM093]]-[[SM094]])

==Other non-Pokémon roles==
* Soldier/Nobleman (''{{wp|Jeanne d'Arc (video game)|Jeanne d'Arc}}'')
* Mitsuteru Sakaki/Hatakeyama/Chato (''{{wp|Beelzebub (manga)|Beelzebub}}'')
* Matsushima (''{{wp|Skip Beat!}}'')
* Kazumi Kiyokawa (''{{wp|Giant Killing}}'')
* Takahiko (''{{wp|Natsume's Book of Friends}}'')
* Tobio Habara (''{{wp|Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal}}'')
* M.C. (''{{wp|Lupin the Third|Lupin III: Chi no Kokuin Eien no Mermaid (special)}}'')
* Flanagan (''{{wp|Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood}}'')
* Henning (''{{wp|Attack on Titan}}'')
* Daiki Akashiba (''{{wp|The Kindaichi Case Files}}'')
* Sima Yi(Shiba I)Sazabi (''{{wp|SD Gundam Sangokuden Brave Battle Warriors}}'')
* Balfrea (''{{wp|The Testament of Sister New Devil}}'')
* Tadasuke/Koheiji Sawada (''{{wp|Onihei Hankachō}}'')
* Alexandra Alshavin (''{{wp|Lord Marksman and Vanadis}}'')

===Video game roles===
* Nobleman and Soldier (''{{wp|Jeanne d'Arc (video game)|Jeanne d'Arc}}'')

===Dubbing roles===
* 14K (''{{wp|Death Race (film)|Death Race}}'')

==External links==
* [https://twitter.com/nakagawakeiich1 Twitter]

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Animation physics

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'''{{wp|Cartoon physics|Animation physics}}''' typically refers to unusual, impossible, and sometimes absurd moments in animation where real-world physics do not seem to apply.

Some common examples of animation physics in the [[Pokémon animated series]] include: unusual [[human]] feats of strength, agility, and endurance, and the {{wp|magic satchel}} theory, sometimes called {{wp|hammerspace}} (the ability to hold innumerable items in one [[bag]]). At times, the term can also be used to describe when an [[move|attack]] works differently in the animated series than it would in the {{pkmn|games}}.

Note that inconsistencies in animation, such as objects changing in size between scenes or frames, or characters being depicted with inconsistent heights (without specific reason), may instead be the result of unintentional mistakes on the animators' part.

Deviations from standard laws defined in the real world are common in some genres of animation, in this case, the Pokémon animated series. Characters may sustain damage that normally would result in mortal injuries or immediate death, but instead are simply left soot-covered (in the case of explosions or incineration), disheveled, or fatigued. Characters may not age, whether or not [[Timeline of events in Pokémon the Series#Passage of time|time does actually pass]] within the fictional universe. In the Pokémon universe, main characters often mention weeks, months, or even a year to have passed, but themselves do not age. [[Ash Ketchum]], who at his [[EP001|debut]] was confirmed to be 10 years old, remains at the age of 10 through to the end of the [[S25|25th season]]<ref>Ash's [https://www.pokemon.co.jp/tv_movie/anime/ character profile] (in Japanese) mentions that he is 10 years old as of ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''.</ref>, despite the fact that episodes occasionally state weeks to have passed since the previous one.

==Examples==
===Loose physics===
Some phenomena that appear in the {{pkmn|animated series}} (as well as in other [[Pokémon]] canon) are impossible in real-world physics.
* [[Poké Ball]]s change in size and convert Pokémon to and from a plasma-like substance (the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} retains its consciousness in this state).
* Whenever a character throws a [[Poké Ball]] they usually throw it forward, but once the Pokémon is released the ball falls back down as if thrown up.
*Many moves are shown to expel large blasts of matter; it is unknown if they convert matter, or if they create matter from nothing.
** [[Move]]s like {{m|Water Gun}} are depicted as spitting water, but usually the Pokémon spits much more water than its body could hold.
** In ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]'', {{p|Hippopotas}} initially doesn't weigh down {{TRT}}'s [[Team Rocket's mechas|balloon]], but he does so after using {{m|Sand Tomb}}. This means the move creates the sand out of nothing.
* In the animated series, many things explode. Most attacks explode when they connect with an opposing attack, even if the attacks would not normally do so (even, and some would say especially, inert, non-volatile substances such as leaves or water).
** In [[Pokémon Contest]]s, almost every move will explode and send a shower of sparkles down into the crowd.
** Some moves explode when they clearly cannot, such as a {{m|Bite}} attack.
* During certain battles in the animated series, the Pokémon stay in the air longer than usual despite their weight, either when using attacks or receiving attacks (not including Pokémon that fly naturally). This is particularly evident in ''[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]'' when {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Chimchar|Infernape}} battles against [[Byron]]'s {{p|Bronzor}} and actually can be seen floating for a significant period of time.
** On a similar note, many attacks do not move at the speed they normally would (or should), sometimes even leaving enough time for characters to have a three or four sentence conversation. An example is in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]''. {{an|Barry}} has his {{TP|Barry|Empoleon}} use {{m|Hydro Pump}} a few seconds before Ash's Chimchar uses {{m|Flamethrower}}, and they clash in the exact middle of the battlefield. This could just mean that that Flamethrower accelerates much quicker, but before the attacks even collide, Jessie gets in several lines of dialogue.
* In ''[[DP007|Like It or Lup It!]]'', [[Dawn's Piplup]] uses {{m|Bubble Beam}} while spinning in the air. Defying the laws of physics, Piplup manages to "float" in the air while releasing the bubbles which spin around Piplup when Bubble Beam is supposed to travel in a straight direction, not floating around slowly.
* In almost every episode, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} manage to get launched hundreds of feet into the air, sometimes crashing through the roof of a building or a cave wall, by various means (usually a Pokémon attack). However, others standing near them will not be moved or even affected, and Team Rocket never get too hurt from the flight, which would surely kill a normal person. They also are in a stationary position during the first part of their flight, and then start suddenly spinning, normally after making a humorous comment.
** In ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'', Team Rocket is already flying when the episode starts and they don't land during the episode.
** Similarly, in ''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]'', {{an|Misty}} is struck by numerous {{m|Poison Sting}} attacks, but suffers no lasting injuries. Also, the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]] are blasted through the [[Gym]]'s roof by a {{m|Hyper Beam}}, yet can still be heard to make a comment as they fly off.
* Characters throughout the animated series have repeatedly been shown to take attacks such as {{m|Thunderbolt}} (the Japanese name meaning 100,000 Volts), and Flamethrower with no long-lasting harmful effects, though there are obvious problems with this in the real world.
** One example of this is in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', where {{an|Brock}} is shown to survive taking one of {{AP|Charmander}}'s Flamethrower to the face. Less than ten seconds after the attack he is shown looking perfectly fine with the attack not even damaging his clothes. These types of scenes often are like this one in that they are intended to be humorous.
** However, this is not always the case. For example, in ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]'', when {{an|May}} was almost attacked by her {{TP|May|Combusken}}'s {{m|Fire Spin}}, people were very worried about her.
* In ''[[EP074|All Fired Up!]]'', when Victreebel swallowed a burning Meowth to put out the flame, the fire continued to burn, even though its oxygen had been cut off.
* Pokémon often disobey {{wp|Newton's laws of motion|Newton's Third Law}}: attacks, such as {{m|Hyper Beam}}, that blast the target backwards do nothing of the sort to the user. This is especially notable with {{t|flying}} or {{a|Levitate|levitating}} Pokémon, which cannot even brace themselves against the ground.
* In ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'', Team Rocket's {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} can be seen running on top of {{TP|Jessie| Wobbuffet}} while staying in place. This would be impossible because then Mime Jr. would run in Wobbuffet's inertial reference frame and increase speed in respect to Wobbuffet.
* Whenever Team Rocket has prop decoys such as a fake building to hide away from pursuers, the building always decreases in height after it falls so that the pursuers are not crushed.
* In ''[[EP089|Shell Shock!]]'', James is knocked off a cliff by a giant boulder. He is later seen to be perfectly fine with no hint of the fall.


===Magic satchels===
[[File:Cilan cookware.png|thumb|250px|Contents of Cilan's backpack.]]
* Ash and his friends seem to have an unlimited amount of space in their bags or pockets, especially Brock, {{an|Cilan}}, and {{an|Clemont}}, from sleeping bags to cookware to machinery.
** This was played for laughs as early as ''[[EP009|The School of Hard Knocks]]'', when Ash and {{an|Misty}} watch in disbelief as Brock produces a full dining set out of his bag. This comes complete with a table, chairs, and fine china in perfect condition.
** Cilan appears to keep a table, chairs, and a miniature kitchen complete with tableware in his backpack.
** Clemont's backpack contains thousands upon thousands of his inventions, some of which are even too big to fit inside an ordinary backpack.
* In ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', {{Tracey}} brings out around 40-50 sketchbooks to show to {{an|Professor Oak}} and then puts them back in the same bag that they should not have fit into in the first place.
* [[Dawn's Piplup]] is never seen holding the [[Everstone]] he was given in ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]'', yet its effects remain. Even then, it could be that the Everstone is now ''linked'' to Piplup, though as of ''[[JN075|A Midsummer Night's Light!]]'', it's unknown whether this is permanent or not.

===Move and type effectiveness errors===
[[File:DP117 error.png|thumb|220px|{{m|Poison Tail}}'s impact on the {{Shiny}} {{p|Metagross}}]]
* Many times when [[Ash's Pikachu]] fights a {{type|Ground}} Pokémon prior to [[Generation IV]], he uses an {{type|Electric}} move and still causes damage.
**The animated series comments that certain Ground-type Pokémon are still vulnerable to Electric-type attacks. Rhydon's armor has been characterized as Electric-immune, but its horn has been considered a sensitive spot to attack. Pryce's Piloswine's fur is Electric-immune, but Piloswine's soft underbelly has little to no fur, rendering it vulnerable.
** Since the beginning of {{aniseries|DP}}, however, Electric-type attacks have been consistently shown to have no effect on Ground-type Pokémon, no matter what part of the body is attacked, as the properties of the Ground-type now apply to the entire body.
* {{type|Flying}} Pokémon are depicted as vulnerable to {{type|Ground}} attacks if they are grounded rather than having an immunity to damage like Electric-type attacks on Ground-type Pokémon. This occurs even before the introduction of {{m|Roost}}, {{m|Gravity}}, and {{m|Smack Down}} where [[Ash's Charizard]] was hurt by {{Gary}}'s {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Magnitude}} in ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]''.
** Similarly, {{m|Dig}} is depicted as affecting Flying-type Pokémon if they are low enough on the ground such as A.J.’s Sandshrew in ''[[EP008|The Path to the Pokémon League]]'', {{jo|Harrison}}'s {{p|Steelix}} against [[Ash's Noctowl]] in ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'' and [[Ash's Chimchar]] against [[Fantina's Drifblim]] in ''[[DP102|Shield with a Twist!]]''
* Normal type moves are shown to affect Ghost-type Pokémon when they should immune to those moves instead. Conversely, Ghost-types are depicted as being able to phase through any physical attacks, even ones that are not Normal or Fighting-type. ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]'' features [[Paul]]'s {{p|Froslass}} phasing through [[Ash's Pikachu]] {{m|Volt Tackle}} which is an Electric-type move that Froslass should not be immune to.

* [[Recoil]] was not shown in early episodes. Early {{aniseries|OS}} episodes, such as ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', has [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] used {{m|Double-Edge}} where it apparently took no recoil damage. {{aniseries|DP}} began to consistently feature recoil in moves that have it and state when recoil does not occur such as with [[Paul]]'s {{p|Aggron}} as it has the {{a|Rock Head}} ability when it uses {{m|Double-Edge}}. However, recoil is shown in instances where it should not occur in the move. In ''[[DP187|A Real Rival Rouser!]]'', [[Ash's Pikachu]] receives recoil from {{m|Volt Tackle}} when the move did not work on [[Paul]]'s {{p|Froslass}}, despite recoil only working in instances where the move succeeded.
* Pokémon without {{a|Sturdy}} survive [[one-hit knockout move]]s, like {{m|Horn Drill}}, without fainting. However, {{m|Guillotine}} has been consistently shown to be a one-hit knockout move.
* Pokémon can use {{m|Explosion}} or {{m|Self-Destruct}} multiple times without fainting. This has changed in {{aniseries|HZ}} where [[Coral]]'s {{p|Glalie}} uses Self-Destruct frequently but faints from the attack.
* Some non-damaging attacks cause damage to the Pokémon being attacked, such as {{an|Brandon}}'s {{p|Dusclops}} using {{m|Will-O-Wisp}}.
** Furthermore, it affected [[Ash's Charizard]] which, as a {{type|Fire}} Pokémon, should not be affected by Will-O-Wisp.
* {{m|Safeguard}} has been able to protect against attacks instead of status problems.

* {{m|Light Screen}} has been able to block [[Physical move|physical attacks]], even though it usually only affects [[Special move|special attacks]]. There have been inconsistencies with Light Screen affecting physical moves or just special moves as ''[[AG129|A Judgment Brawl]]'' demonstrates physical attacks (correctly) bypassing Light Screen. On the other hand, {{m|Hyper Beam}} which was a physical attack at the time, was briefly blocked by Light Screen in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''.
** {{m|Reflect}} was used to block status moves such as {{m|String Shot}} in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''.
* {{m|Counter}} has been shown to block special attacks, even though in the games it only affects physical attacks. This was disputed in ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]'', which was also the debut of the move {{m|Mirror Coat}} in the animated series. Regardless, Counter and Mirror Coat were then used interchangeably.
** Both Counter and Mirror Coat have the users being unharmed by the enemy attack.
** Mirror Coat is demonstrated to block status moves such as {{m|Disable}} in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''.
* Before the physical and special attack split in [[Generation IV]], {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Mirror Coat}}, {{m|Reflect}}, and {{m|Light Screen}} were inconsistently demonstrated where they worked on moves that appeared to be physical or special rather than their actual attribute at the time:
** [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]] used {{m|Counter}} to deflect {{m|Vine Whip}} as it looks like a physical move. Contrastingly, Counter also deflected {{m|Razor Leaf}} in the same episode ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'' despite the fact that both moves at the time should not be affected by Counter.
** {{m|Light Screen}} briefly blocked a {{m|Hyper Beam}} in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]'' due to the attack appearing to be a special move. However, {{m|Counter}} was correctly (at the time) able to deflect Hyper Beam in ''[[EP271|Playing with Fire!]]'' by [[Harrison's Houndoom]] and {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.
** {{m|Reflect}} has been correctly depicted as blocking a {{m|Shadow Ball}} (which was considered physical at the time) in ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]''. Contrastingly, Reflect was used to block {{m|Psywave}} in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
* {{type|Psychic}} moves have persistently been shown to affect {{type|Dark}} Pokémon, even though Dark-type Pokémon are immune to the effects of damaging Psychic-type moves. This goes against what has occurred in the earlier episodes as ''[[EP171|Power Play!]]'' demonstrates an {{p|Alakazam}}'s {{m|Psychic}} not working against [[Gary's Umbreon]].
** In ''[[HS05|The Blue Badge of Courage]]'', {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} uses {{m|Confusion}} on a {{p|Poochyena}} that belongs to the [[Gym Badge thieves]].
** In ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]'', [[Karl]]'s {{p|Bronzor}} levitated {{mov|Zorua|Zorua|13}} with {{m|Psychic}}.
** In ''[[XY014|Seeking Shelter from the Storm]]'', [[James's Inkay]] was affected by a wild {{p|Espurr}}'s {{m|Psychic}}.
** In ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'', the bad {{an|Malamar}}'s Psychic and the good Malamar's {{m|Psycho Cut}} affected [[James's Inkay]] and the bad Malamar respectively.
** In ''[[XY107|An Explosive Operation!]]'', James's Inkay's {{m|Psybeam}} affected [[Mable]]'s {{p|Weavile}}.
* Moves that cannot miss in the games, such as {{m|Swift}} and {{m|Aerial Ace}} have been dodged by Pokémon several times.
* Grass type Pokémon have been shown to be affected by {{m|Leech Seed}} when they are supposed to be immune.
** In ''[[XY011|The Bamboozling Forest!]]'', Leech Seed has been shown to not drain Grass-type Pokémon's strength, but it still can be used on Grass-types by restraining them.
* Steel-type Pokémon have been affected by Poison type moves when they are supposed to be immune to those moves. This contradicts situations where Steel-type Pokémon were correctly depicted to be immune such as when {{TP|Ash|Naganadel}}'s {{m|Sludge Bomb}} did no damage to Professor Kukui's Lucario.
* Pokémon can sometimes be hit out of a move that has a [[semi-invulnerable turn]], regardless of if the semi-invulnerable move would actually be affected by the opponents move. An example of this occurs in ''[[BW072|A Clubsplosion of Excitment!]]'' where [[Montgomery]]'s {{p|Throh}} hits [[Iris's Excadrill]] out of {{m|Dig}} with {{m|Superpower}}, whereas in the games only {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Magnitude}}, and {{m|Fissure}} can hit a Pokemon out of Dig.

===Ability errors===
[[File:Ash Leavanny String Shot effect.png|thumb|220px|{{p|Sawk}} struggles to rip apart Leavanny's {{m|String Shot}}.]]
*In ''[[BW106|Strong Strategy Steals the Show!]]'', [[Ash's Leavanny]]'s Ability {{a|Swarm}} activates, and powers up his {{type|Bug}} moves; this includes Leavanny's {{m|String Shot}}, as [[Stephan's Sawk]] proceeded to experience difficulty escaping, even after using {{m|Bulk Up}} beforehand. However, in the games, Swarm, and abilities like Swarm such as {{a|Overgrow}}, {{a|Blaze}}, and {{a|Torrent}}, do not affect any statistics of a move besides their base power, and as such has no effect on status moves; they receive no increase to their accuracy, no increase to any stat changes they may inflict on themselves or others, nor is there a heightening of any chance of a secondary effect happening.
* In ''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come!]]'' and ''[[DP018|O'er the Rampardos We Watched!]]'', [[Roark's Rampardos]]'s {{a|Mold Breaker}} prevented [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Paul's Elekid]]'s {{a|Static}} from inflicting it with {{status|paralysis}}, despite the fact that Static is not an {{DL|Ignoring Abilities|ignorable Ability}}.

===Other conflicts with the games===
* The weight of some Pokémon is sometimes ignored in the animated series. This can be explained by a Pokémon's weight varying in the animated series unlike the games. Competitions such as the [[Seaking Catching Competition]] confirms this as there was a Seaking that weighed 55 kg while its [[Pokédex]] entry in the games state that Seaking weighs 39 kg.
** {{Ash}} is able to pick up {{AP|Larvitar}} despite it weighing 158.7 lb (72 kg).
** Ash carries a {{p|Hippopotas}} on his back, amounting to 109.1 lb (49.5 kg) of weight bearing down on his head and neck.
** In ''[[XY044|Showdown at the Shalour Gym!]]'', Ash easily holds up his arm with his 35.3 lb (16 kg) [[Ash's Talonflame|Fletchinder]] perched on it.
** Ash holds [[Nebby]] in his hands while it is a {{p|Cosmoem}}, despite its weight of 2204.4 lbs (999.9 kg).
** In ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]'', {{an|Brock}} not only lifts {{TP|Brock|Forretress}} one-handed despite it weighing 277.3 lb (125.8 kg), but also pitches it high enough for it to land in the mouth of a giant {{p|Spinda}} mech.
** [[May's Beautifly]] often lands on people's heads with no adverse effects despite the species weighing 62.6 lb (28.4 kg).
** In ''[[DP105|Get Your Rotom Running!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} was able to hold her {{TP|Dawn|Piloswine}} on her back despite it weighing 123 lb (55.8 kg).
** In ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]'', Jessie picks up [[May's Munchlax]] and puts it in a bag, despite it weighing over 231 lb (105 kg). In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', [[Max]] was able to carry Munchlax on his back.
** [[Iris's Axew]] is 39.7 lbs (18.0 kg) and is able to ride in her hair.
* The animated series often makes Pokémon bigger than the games say they are. This is especially common for species of which there is only one, like {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}.
* In early seasons of the animated series, certain {{type|Water}} Pokémon like {{p|Goldeen}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, and {{p|Sharpedo}} cannot be used by Trainers in {{pkmn|battle}} without being in a body of water, unlike how they seem to float over the ground in the games. This has lessened in prominence over time, with Pokémon such as [[Elesa]]'s {{p|Tynamo}} and the Sharpedo used by [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]] in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' floating over the land as they do in the games.
* In ''[[AG170|Second Time's the Charm!]]'', Ash recalled his {{AP|Corphish}} and sent it right back out in the same turn to cure its {{status|confusion}}, which is impossible in the games.
* {{t|Rock}} and {{type|Ground}} Pokémon are depicted as disliking contact with any form of water such as [[Brock's Onix]] and [[Pietra]]'s {{type|Ground}} Pokémon due to being weak to {{t|Water}}. This contrasts to {{type|Fire}} Pokémon such as [[May's Combusken]], [[Ash's Charizard]], and [[Kiawe's Charizard]] who are shown to submerge themselves in water without any discomfort but are still weak to {{type|Water}} moves. This occurrence of water with {{t|Rock}} and {{type|Ground}} Pokémon appears to be the only time a Pokémon's type weaknesses affects how it interacts with the surrounding environment rather than just the type of moves it gets hit with. In the games, Pokémon weak to {{type|Water}} moves can learn {{m|Surf}} without any in-game penalties or side-effects compared to the {{p|Rhydon}} in ''[[EP204|Right On, Rhydon!]]'' who was considered a unique Rhydon as it was not afraid of water.
** An example where this does not occur is when [[Brock's Onix]] acts as a sled in ''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]'' where it does not get harmed by the snow, despite being weak to {{t|Ice}} as a part {{type|Ground}}.

==Related articles==
* [[Differences between the Pokémon games and animated series]]
* [[Size discrepancies in the animated series]]

==References==
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[[Category:Animation]]

S02

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{{redirect|S2|the TCG release with the set symbol S2|Rebel Clash (TCG)}} ''For season 2 of [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]], see [[Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua]].''
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|name=Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands
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|caption=Logo for the season
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|numeps=60
|region=[[Kanto]] ([[EP052]] - [[EP081]], [[EP115]] - [[EP116]]) [[Orange Islands]] ([[EP082]] - [[EP114]])
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'''Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands''' (originally branded on Kids' WB! as '''Pokémon: Orange Island Adventures''') is the second [[season]] of the [[dub]]bed version of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It concludes {{Ash}}'s {{pkmn|journey}} in the [[Kanto]] [[region]] as he competes in the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]], followed by the adventures of Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and {{Tracey}} in the [[Orange Islands]] before they return to [[Pallet Town]]. The subtitle "Adventures in the Orange Islands" is not used within the episodes themselves, but was later added by the DVD boxed sets and the [[Pokémon.com|official website]] to distinguish it from other seasons.

It originally aired as part of the 1999-2000 {{DL|Pokémon in the United States|Kids' WB!}} Saturday morning lineup. The season began with ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', which originally aired on September 4, 1999, and ended with ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]'', which originally aired on September 2, 2000; it was later extended to include all of the episodes until the end of ''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning'' with ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''. This season originally included ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', and ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'', which were all later [[Banned episodes|removed from rotation]].

It is preceded by [[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]] and succeeded by [[S03|Pokémon: The Johto Journeys]], the first season of the dub of {{aniseries|GS}}, which is based on the [[Generation II]] {{pkmn|games}}.

==Blurb==

''Ash’s journey to the top of the Indigo League continues—but will his friendship with fellow Pokémon League competitor Richie endanger his chances? With his Kanto journey completed, Ash finds there’s still plenty to see and do when Professor Oak sends him and his friends to the Orange Islands. Brock falls head-over-heels for the attractive Professor Ivy and decides to stay with her, leaving Ash and Misty alone as a dynamic duo—at least until they meet intrepid Pokémon watcher Tracey Sketchit!''

==Important events==
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* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} encounter [[Bruno]] of the [[Pokémon League]]'s [[Elite Four]]. ([[EP071]])
* Ash journeys to [[Indigo Plateau]] to compete in his first [[Pokémon League Conference]]. ([[EP073]])
* The [[Indigo Plateau Conference]] takes place. ([[EP074]] - [[EP080]])
** {{Gary}} loses to [[Melissa]] in the fourth round, placing him in the Top 32. ([[EP077]])
** Ash loses to [[Ritchie]] in the fifth round, finishing in the Top 16. ([[EP079]])
** Ritchie loses to [[Assunta]] in the sixth round and is placed Top 8. ([[EP080]])
* {{an|Professor Oak}} tells Ash to journey to the [[Orange Islands]] to pick up the mysterious [[GS Ball]], which cannot be teleported via [[PC]]. ([[EP081]])
* Ash meets [[Professor Ivy]] and retrieves the GS Ball from her lab. ([[EP083]])
* {{an|Brock}} stays behind with Professor Ivy and becomes her [[Professor's assistant|assistant]]. ([[EP083]])
* Ash and {{an|Misty}} meet {{Tracey}}, a [[Pokémon Watcher]] who joins the group. ([[EP084]])
* Ash decides to challenge the [[Orange League]]. ([[EP084]])
* Ash encounters and battles Elite Four Trainer [[Lorelei|Prima]]. ([[EP099]])
* [[Ash's Charizard]] finally [[Obedience|begins to listen]] to him. ([[EP105]])
* Ash challenges and defeats the [[Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader]] {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}, becoming an Honored Trainer{{tt|*|Champion in the dub}} of the Orange League. ([[EP111]] - [[EP112]])
* Ash reunites with Brock in [[Pallet Town]]. ([[EP115]])
* Ash has his first-ever battle against Gary and loses. ([[EP116]])
* Ash learns about the [[Johto]] region and decides to challenge the [[Johto League]]. ([[EP116]])
* Professor Oak tells Ash to deliver the GS Ball to [[Kurt]] in [[Azalea Town]]. ([[EP116]])
* Brock rejoins the group, while Tracey stays in Pallet Town to become Professor Oak's assistant. ([[EP116]])
* Ash and his friends head to the Johto region. ([[EP116]])

===Party changes===
====Additions====
The following Pokémon are obtained:
* [[Jessie's Lickitung]] ([[EP052]])
* [[Mimey|Ash's Mr. Mime]] ([[EP064]])
* [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio#Shellder|Jessie's Shellder]] ([[EP066]])
* [[Ash's Lapras]] ([[EP084]])
* [[Ash's Snorlax]] ([[EP094]])
* [[Tracey's Scyther]] ([[EP097]])
* [[Misty's Poliwag]] ([[EP110]])

====Evolutions====
The following Pokémon evolve:
* Ash's {{p|Krabby}} → {{AP|Kingler}} ([[EP075]])
* Ash's {{p|Pidgeotto}} → {{AP|Pidgeot}} ([[EP081]])

====Releases====
The following Pokémon are released:
* [[List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio#Shellder|Jessie's Shellder]] ([[EP066]])
* [[Ash's Pidgeot]] ([[EP081]])
* [[Ash's Lapras]] ([[EP113]])

====Other====
* [[Misty's Horsea]] (left at [[Cerulean Gym]], [[EP061]])
* [[Misty's Starmie]] (left at [[Cerulean Gym]], [[EP061]])
* [[Tracey's Venonat]] (obtained prior to [[EP084]])
* [[Tracey's Marill]] (obtained prior to [[EP087]])
* [[Ash's Snorlax]] (left at {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}}, [[EP111]])

===Gym battles===
Ash battles the following [[Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leaders]]:
====[[Indigo League]]====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Kanto}}; text-align: center"
|-
! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Badge
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Opponent
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}" | Epicode
! class="roundytr" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Kanto}}; width: 20px" | Result
|- style="background: #{{fire color light}}"
| rowspan=2 | {{badge|Volcano}}
| rowspan=2 | [[Blaine]]
| [[EP058]] [[EP059]]
| style="color:#{{red color dark}}" | '''Forfeit'''
|- style="background: #{{fire color light}}"
| [[EP059]]
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Victory'''
|-
| class="roundybl" style="background-color: #{{ground color light}}"; | {{badge|Earth}}
| style="background: #{{ground color light}}" | {{TRT}} (substituting for {{an|Giovanni}})
| style="background: #{{ground color light}};" | [[EP063]]
| class="roundybr" style="color:#{{green color dark}}; background-color: #{{ground color light}}" | '''Victory'''
|}

====[[Orange League]]====
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Orange}}; text-align: center"
|-
! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Reward
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Opponent
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Epicode
! class="roundytr" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}; width: 20px" | Result
|- style="background: #{{water color light}}"
| {{badge|Coral-Eye}}
| [[Cissy]]
| [[EP085]]
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Victory'''
|- style="background: #{{ground color light}}"
| {{badge|Sea Ruby}}
| [[Danny]]
| [[EP093]]
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Victory'''
|- style="background: #{{electric color light}}"
| {{badge|Spike Shell}}
| [[Rudy]]
| [[EP103]]
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Victory'''
|- style="background: #{{psychic color light}}"
| {{badge|Jade Star}}
| [[Luana]]
| [[EP108]]
| style="color:#{{green color dark}}" | '''Victory'''
|-
| class="roundybl" style="background-color: #{{orange color light}}"; | [[Winner's Trophy]]
| style="background: #{{orange color light}}" | {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}
| style="background: #{{orange color light}};" | [[EP111]] [[EP112]]
| class="roundybr" style="color:#{{green color dark}}; background-color: #{{orange color light}}" | '''Victory'''
|}

==Episodes==
The television definition is used by Region 4 home video releases and formerly on [[Pokémon TV]], [[Netflix]], [[Pokémon in the United States#Cartoon Network|Toonami Jetstream, and Cartoon Network Video]]. It includes the last third of the Indigo League arc and the first two-thirds of the Orange League arc of {{aniseries|OS}}.

The digital release definition is currently used by [[Pokémon TV]], [[Pokémon in the United States#Disney XD|DisneyNOW]], and [[List of digital home video releases of Pokémon animation|digital home video releases]]. It includes the last third of the Indigo League arc and all episodes in the Orange League arc of ''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning''.

The home video definition is the definition used by Region 1 home video releases by [[VIZ Media]]. It includes all the episodes in the Orange League arc of ''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning''.

Due to the removal of ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', and ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]'' from rotation, releases since 2014 do not include the episodes.

{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{colorschemelight|Orange}}; text-align: center"
|-
! class="roundytl" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Epicode
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Episode Title
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Television (prior to 2014)
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Television (since 2014)
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Digital release
! style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Home video (prior to 2014)
! class="roundytr" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}" | Home video (since 2014)
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP052]] || ''Princess vs. Princess'' || 1 || 1 || 1 || rowspan=27 | Part of [[S01]] || rowspan=27 | Part of [[S01]]
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP053]] || ''The Purr-fect Hero'' || 2 || 2 || 2
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP058]] || ''Riddle Me This'' || 3 || 3 || 3
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP059]] || ''Volcanic Panic'' || 4 || 4 || 4
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP060]] || ''Beach Blank-Out Blastoise'' || 5 || 5 || 5
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP061]] || ''The Misty Mermaid'' || 6 || 6 || 6
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP062]] || ''Clefairy Tales'' || 7 || 7 || 7
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP063]] || ''The Battle of the Badge'' || 8 || 8 || 8
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP064]] || ''It's Mr. Mime Time'' || 9 || 9 || 9
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Holiday Hi-Jynx|*]] || ''Holiday Hi-Jynx'' || 10 || — || —
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[Snow Way Out!|*]] || ''Snow Way Out!'' || 11 || 10 || 10
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP065]] || ''Showdown at the Po-ké Corral'' || 12 || 11 || 11
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP066]] || ''The Evolution Solution'' || 13 || 12 || 12
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP067]] || ''The Pi-Kahuna'' || 14 || 13 || 13
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP068]] || ''Make Room for Gloom'' || 15 || 14 || 14
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP069]] || ''Lights, Camera, Quack-tion!'' || 16 || 15 || 15
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP070]] || ''Go West Young Meowth'' || 17 || 16 || 16
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP071]] || ''To Master the Onixpected!'' || 18 || 17 || 17
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP072]] || ''The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis'' || 19 || 18 || 18
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP073]] || ''Bad To The Bone'' || 20 || 19 || 19
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP074]] || ''All Fired Up!'' || 21 || 20 || 20
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP075]] || ''Round One - Begin!'' || 22 || 21 || 21
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP076]] || ''Fire and Ice'' || 23 || 22 || 22
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP077]] || ''The Fourth Round Rumble'' || 24 || 23 || 23
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP078]] || ''A Friend In Deed'' || 25 || 24 || 24
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP079]] || ''Friend and Foe Alike'' || 26 || 25 || 25
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP080]] || ''Friends to the End'' || 27 || 26 || 26
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP081]] || ''Pallet Party Panic'' || 28 || 27 || 27 || 1 || 1
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP082]] || ''A Scare in the Air'' || 29 || 28 || 28 || 2 || 2
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP083]] || ''Poké Ball Peril'' || 30 || 29 || 29 || 3 || 3
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP084]] || ''The Lost Lapras'' || 31 || 30 || 30 || 4 || 4
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP085]] || ''Fit to be Tide'' || 32 || 31 || 31 || 5 || 5
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP086]] || ''Pikachu Re-Volts'' || 33 || 32 || 32 || 6 || 6
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP087]] || ''The Crystal Onix'' || 34 || 33 || 33 || 7 || 7
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP088]] || ''In the Pink'' || 35 || 34 || 34 || 8 || 8
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP089]] || ''Shell Shock!'' || 36 || 35 || 35 || 9 || 9
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP090]] || ''Stage Fight!'' || 37 || — || — || 10 || —
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP091]] || ''Bye Bye Psyduck'' || 38 || 36 || 36 || 11 || 10
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP092]] || ''The Joy of Pokémon'' || 39 || 37 || 37 || 12 || 11
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP093]] || ''Navel Maneuvers'' || 40 || 38 || 38 || 13 || 12
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP094]] || ''Snack Attack'' || 41 || 39 || 39 || 14 || 13
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP095]] || ''A Shipful of Shivers'' || 42 || 40 || 40 || 15 || 14
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP096]] || ''Meowth Rules!'' || 43 || 41 || 41 || 16 || 15
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP097]] || ''Tracey Gets Bugged'' || 44 || 42 || 42 || 17 || 16
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP098]] || ''A Way Off Day Off'' || 45 || 43 || 43 || 18 || 17
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP099]] || ''The Mandarin Island Miss Match'' || 46 || — || — || 19 || —
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP100]] || ''Wherefore Art Thou, Pokémon?'' || 47 || 44 || 44 || 20 || 18
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP101]] || ''Get Along, Little Pokémon'' || 48 || 45 || 45 || 21 || 19
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP102]] || ''The Mystery Menace'' || 49 || 46 || 46 || 22 || 20
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP103]] || ''Misty Meets Her Match'' || 50 || 47 || 47 || 23 || 21
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP104]] || ''Bound For Trouble'' || 51 || 48 || 48 || 24 || 22
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP105]] || ''Charizard Chills'' || 52 || 49 || 49 || 25 || 23
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP106]] || ''The Pokémon Water War'' || rowspan="11" | Part of [[S03]] || rowspan="11" | Part of [[S03]] || 50 || 26 || 24
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP107]] || ''Pokémon Food Fight!'' || 51 || 27 || 25
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP108]] || ''Pokémon Double Trouble'' || 52 || 28 || 26
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP109]] || ''The Wacky Watcher!'' || 53 || 29 || 27
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP110]] || ''The Stun Spore Detour'' || 54 || 30 || 28
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP111]] || ''Hello, Pummelo!'' || 55 || 31 || 29
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP112]] || ''Enter The Dragonite'' || 56 || 32 || 30
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP113]] || ''Viva Las Lapras'' || 57 || 33 || 31
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP114]] || ''The Underground Round Up'' || 58 || 34 || 32
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP115]] || ''A Tent Situation'' || 59 || 35 || 33
|- style="background: #FFF"
| [[EP116]] || ''The Rivalry Revival'' || 60 || 36 || 34
|-
! colspan="7" class="roundybottom" style="background-color: #{{colorschemedark|Orange}}; height: 3px" |
|}

==Home video releases==
===North American DVD releases===
{{main|List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 1)}}

===Australian DVD releases===
{{main|List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 4)}}

==Trivia==
* Many clips of {{Ash}}'s adventures in the [[Orange Islands]] were first shown in {{pmin|the United States}} via [[Pikachu's Jukebox]].
* This [[season]] has the longest name, totaling at 28 letters.
* In {{pmin|Finland}}, the Orange Islands arc (as well as ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'') was completely skipped. Only the first 26 episodes as per pre-2014 TV definition were aired.
* This was the last season of the {{pkmn|animated series}} to air in {{pmin|Russia}} before it went on a hiatus that wouldn't be broken until ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' was dubbed and aired seven years later.
* This season was originally branded on Kids' WB! as ''Pokémon: Orange Island Adventures''.
* Older home video releases refer to the season as "''Pokémon: Adventures On The Orange Islands''" ([[List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 1)|in the United States]]) or "''Pokémon: Adventures on the Orange Islands''" ([[List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 4)|in Australia]]). Newer DVD releases refer to the season as "''Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands''".
** On Pokémon.com, the logo reads "''Pokémon: Adventures In Orange Islands 1''". This logo is likely derived from the cover of the US DVD release ''Pokémon: Adventures On The Orange Islands 1''.
* On [[Amazon Prime Video]], an alternate logo for the season is used for the [[List of digital home video releases of Pokémon animation#Pokémon the Series: The Beginning|Volume 1]] cover, which uses a similar design to the [[:a:File:Pokémon the Series The Beginning logo.png|''Pokémon the Series: The Beginning'' logo]]. Other volumes for the season (as well as Vol.1 previously) use the {{aniseries|EP}} logo directly, without the season name, only having a "Season 2 • Vol #" banner at the bottom.

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==External links==
* [https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/seasons/2 Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands page at Pokemon.com]

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Series

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{{samename|series of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)#Series|Appendix:Glossary (TCG) → Series}}
[[File:Pokémon the Series logo.png|thumb|300px|''Pokémon the Series'']]
A '''series''' (Japanese: '''シリーズ''' ''series'') of the [[Pokémon animated series]] is a collection of [[List of animated series episodes|episodes]] that corresponds roughly to a specific [[generation]] of {{pkmn|games}}.

In Asia (including Japan), there are currently eight series.<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1905213208388137026 アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 on X (Twitter)]</ref><ref name="sg">[https://sg.portal-pokemon.com/anime/ TV Anime Series | The official Pokémon Website in Singapore]</ref> These generally match the title used for those episodes of the TV series in broadcast and home video releases, although there are cases where they have gone under a different title (such as ''Pocket Monsters Episode: Orange Islands'', ''Pocket Monsters [[Best Wishes! Season 2]]'', and ''Pocket Monsters XY&Z'').

In the West, there are currently nine series, eight of which are part of {{aniseries|PtS}}.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/animation/where-to-watch-pokemon-episodes-movies Where to Watch Pokémon Episodes & Movies | Pokemon.com]</ref> This distinction was not properly made until ''[[S17|Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', which introduced a name for the series, being followed by some older series retroactively receiving similar names in {{cat|Animation home video|home video box sets}} and [[List of digital home video releases of Pokémon animation|video-on-demand releases]]. Unlike in Japan, the TV series is more often divided into [[season]]s, which are the primary titles used by episodes of the TV series in broadcast and home video releases. Since [[4Kids Entertainment]] stopped dubbing the animated series, seasons have never contained episodes from more than one series, being cut off at series divisions.

On [[Bulbapedia]], the episodes in each series are divided from other series by their {{bp|Epicode|episode code}}, as described in the list below.

==List of series==
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #1d2c5e; border: 5px solid #ffcb05"
|-
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|fff|English dub}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|fff|Japanese version}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color2|fff|Generation}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|fff|Debut episode}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|fff|Final episode}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|fff|Special episodes}}
! style="background:#3467af" | {{color|fff|Episodes}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon the Series The Beginning logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: The Beginning]] ''[[Original series|Pokémon the Series: The Beginning]]''
| rowspan=2 | [[File:Original series logo.png|190x65px|Original series]] ''[[Original series|Pocket Monsters]]''
| [[Generation I]]
| [[EP001]] ''Pokémon - I Choose You!'' ポケモン！きみにきめた！ ''Pokémon! I Choose You!''
| [[EP116]] ''The Rivalry Revival'' ライバルたいけつ！サトシＶＳシゲル！！ ''Rival Showdown! {{tt|Satoshi|Ash}} VS {{tt|Shigeru|Gary}}!!''
| ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', ''[[Snow Way Out!]]
| rowspan=2 | 276
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon the Series Gold and Silver logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver]] ''[[Original series|Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver]]''
| [[Generation II]]
| [[EP117]] ''Don't Touch That 'dile'' ワカバタウン！はじまりをつげるかぜのふくまち！ ''{{tt|Wakaba|New Bark}} Town! The Town Where Winds Telling of a Beginning Blow!''
| [[EP274]] ''Hoenn Alone!'' ピカチュウとのわかれ…！ ''Parting with Pikachu...!''
| —
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon the Series Ruby and Sapphire logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''
| [[File:Advanced Generation series logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation]]''
| [[Generation III]]
| [[AG001]] ''Get the Show on the Road'' 新たなる大地！新たなる冒険！！ ''A New Land! A New Adventure!!''
| [[AG192]] ''Home is Where the Start Is!'' 旅の終わり、そして旅の始まり！ ''End of a Journey, and Then the Start of a Journey!''
| —
| 192
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon the Series Diamond and Pearl logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''
| [[File:Diamond and Pearl Series logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl|Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl]]''
| [[Generation IV]]
| [[DP001]] ''Following A Maiden's Voyage!'' 旅立ち！フタバタウンからマサゴタウンへ！！ ''Setting Off! From {{tt|Futaba|Twinleaf}} Town to {{tt|Masago|Sandgem}} Town!!
| [[DP191]] ''Memories are Made of Bliss!'' 想い出はパール！友情はダイヤモンド！！ ''Memories are Pearls! Friendship is a Diamond!!''
| [[DPS01]] - [[DPS02]]
| 193
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon the Series Black and White logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Black & White]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''
| [[File:Pokemon Best Wishes Series.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: Black & White]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White|Pocket Monsters Best Wishes!]]''
| [[Generation V]]
| [[BW001]] ''In The Shadow of Zekrom!'' イッシュ地方へ！ゼクロムの影！！ ''To the {{tt|Isshu|Unova}} Region! Zekrom's Shadow!!''
| [[BW142]] ''The Dream Continues!'' オレの夢、ポケモンマスター！！ ''My Dream, Pokémon Master!!''
| [[BWS01]] - [[BWS02]]
| 144
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Pokémon the Series XY logo.png|190x65px|Pokémon the Series: XY]] ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY|Pokémon the Series: XY]]''
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Pokémon USA recasting controversy

2026-05-03T12:51:14Z

MH: /* Aftermath and returning voice actors */

{{Bulbanews|Opinion: Fans rally to combat anime change}}
{{Bulbanews|Cartoon Network reportedly in negotiations with Pokémon USA}}
On March 21, 2006, it was discovered that Pokémon USA (now a part of [[The Pokémon Company International]]) was going to recast the voices for the English dub of ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' starting in [[S09|season nine]]. This caused a controversy in the Pokémon fan community, which was large enough to be acknowledged by Pokémon USA. In addition to characters being recast, some of the voice actors who were supposedly given the chance to stay with the dub, like [[James Carter Cathcart]] and [[Kayzie Rogers]], were credited under pseudonyms for some time, such as "Jamie Peacock" and "Billy Beach".

==Background==
The recasting was, in part, the result of [[4Kids Entertainment]], the company behind the English dub of ''Pokémon the Series'' since its [[S01|first season]], losing its Pokémon license at the end of 2005, having produced its final episode of the main anime in [[AG145|''Pasta La Vista!'']], released on July 8, 2006, and its final dub in general in [[M08|''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'']], released on September 19, 2006.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060212111424/http://www.4kidsentertainment.com/docs/news/2005-1223.pdf ''Pokémon USA Moves Licensing In-House In 2006'' - KSCA Public Relations Worldwide (December 23, 2005)]</ref><ref>[https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2005-12-23/pokemon-usa-takes-over-pokemon-licensing "Pokemon USA Takes Over Pokemon Licensing" - Anime News Network]</ref> According to former 4Kids Production president [[Norman J. Grossfeld]], because the voice actors in all of 4Kids's productions, including its Pokémon dubs, were contractually barred from performing their roles for a different company for a certain period of time (one year, according to him),<ref name="4kidsflashback"> Sands, Tara, & Yurko, Steve. "Nor-man's Land with Norman Grossfeld." ''4Kids Flashback'', Spreaker, 13 Dec 2023. [https://www.4kidsflashback.com/episodes/4kids-normans-land https://www.4kidsflashback.com/episodes/4kids-normans-land], 38:59–42:51.</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naUL66MyiBY&t=239s Stuart Zagnit Interview]</ref> this supposedly prevented a number of them from being brought onto the new English dub being produced by Pokémon USA/[[The Pokémon Company International]].

This did not stop everyone, however; according to Grossfeld, many of the actors approached him and asked if he would enforce that stipulation per his claim. Grossfeld stated in the podcast ''4Kids Flashback'' that he never provided the actors with advice on what decision to make. "I'm not in a place to undermine 4Kids Productions's business by telling you something or not," said Grossfeld. "So ultimately, the actors made their own decision. Whatever way they made their decision, they made their decision. We never actually enforced that clause."

However, [[Veronica Taylor]], [[Eric Stuart]], [[Rachael Lillis]], and [[Maddie Blaustein]] all claimed in various interviews that they were recast without being asked by Grossfeld or TAJ Productions (the company responsible for the dubs of season one through most of [[S05|season five]] before the dub moved in house, and [[S09|seasons nine]] to [[S10|ten]]) or [[The Pokémon Company International]]<ref name="4kidsflashback" /> whether they wanted to continue voice acting for the show altogether. The contracts were not impermeable and could be broken, as stated in retrospect by Grossfeld on ''4Kids Flashback'', but neither 4Kids Entertainment nor The Pokémon Company International informed the former main cast of this or gave them the choice to continue with the series at the time. In an interview with YouTube channel Underbelly, [[Stuart Zagnit]] claimed in his account of the events that both Grossfeld's story and the former main cast's story were true, meaning that while there was a sunset clause of one year present, it was also true that none of the voice actors were replaced without being given the chance to continue with the series at the time and were simply replaced.

The special ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', which aired on April 29, 2006, was used as a testing ground for the new voice actors, with [[Kayzie Rogers]] initially providing the voice of {{Ash}} before the role was recast to [[Sarah Natochenny]] in the redub of the special. The new voice actor of Brock at the time, [[Bill Rogers]], said that he thought Eric Stuart had voluntarily left the show when he first heard that he was auditioning for Pokémon at TAJ Productions under The Pokémon Company International conversely.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9ecb9-m2v4&t=1240s Bill Rogers Interview]</ref> Additionally, [[James Carter Cathcart]] had supposedly posted under the pseudonym "OldGuardTruthSeeker" on [[Bulbagarden]] and [[Serebii.net|Serebii]] forums criticizing 4Kids at the time, while Maddie Blaustein as "maddie_joan" criticized TPCi, with Cathcart claiming that he was the best [[James]] at one point and that it would be proven in time.

== Voice actor reaction ==
=== Former voice actors ===
Members from various Pokémon forums emailed the former main voice actors from 1998-2006, who had their own general story of what they felt transpired between the 4Kids/TPCi transition.
==== [[Maddie Blaustein]] ====
Maddie Blaustein posted under the name "maddiejoan" at [https://bulbagarden.net/members/maddiejoan.4092/ Bulbagarden Forums] and [http://www.serebiiforums.com/member.php?39369-NewBrock Serebii.Net Forums]. She held a [http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?116935-Ask-Maddie-Blaustein-Q-amp-A-with-Meowth Q&A] and posted in other threads.

This was sent by a staff member of [[Serebii.net|Serebii Forums]]:

<blockquote>
"Thanks for your very kind letter. There's very little I'm permitted to say on the subject other than what you've already stated in your e-mail.
On a personal note, I'm very saddened by this development as I'm quite close to Ol' Meowth. The only thing I can tell you is I'm not leaving the VA business by any stretch of the imagination, and I hope to (like all cats) land on my feet

Thanks again and I'll be sure to pass your note onto my fellow VAs

ciao!"<ref>[http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?111108-Pok%E9mon-IS-going-to-be-Recasted-_/page15 Pokémon IS going to be Recasted...-_-;]</ref>
</blockquote>

==== [[Eric Stuart]] ====
<blockquote>
"Pokémon USA has decided that it's too expensive to use 4Kids and the actors that have made Pokémon the TV show such a success for the last 10 years. They have 'behind our backs' re-cast the show with 'sound-alikes' to try to save money. They actually believe the fans don't care. They are starting with the 10 year anniversary special - starring all new voices. The main cast, me included, has taken a lot of pride in the characters we have helped to create. To change now, on the last season, based on greed is a sad example of what big business kids marketing really is.

Please spread the word - maybe some fan buzz can stop this tragedy.

Eric "Brock & James" Stuart"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071011045647/http://www.bulbagarden.net/pokemoncreations/sova/situation.html Situation]</ref>
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
"Name: Eric Stuart

E-mail address: es101867 @ aol.com

Homepage URL: www.ericstuart.com

Comments: A Letter From Eric:

I want to thank the fans for all of the support. You have really made me feel the work I have done has actually meant something. I have enjoyed making the voices for Brock, James (even Butch!) come to life. It has been a fun ride.

I do want to clarify a few things based on what I have read around the internet. It’s amazing what power some of you think we voice actors have. Yes I have directed a bunch of cartoons but I have no say to what the content is. We do adaptations. All the director does is try to piece together individual performances and match lip flap. What changes in the story is due to a lot of different factors including the broadcast standards of America compared to Japan.

Next I would like to address my personal situation. I love doing these voices. I feel very attached to the characters I have helped to create. As for the financial gain, yes it’s a job, but if you only knew the small part of the pie we voice actors get for dubbing you wouldn’t be so quick to judge. When I said PUSA is driven by greed they think they can do it all without the original voice actors and 4kids. We didn’t want more money they wanted to spend less overall and that cut into the talent budget. It’s much more complicated. And yes, PUSA is being greedy. They will learn though, trust me, just try to tune in to Pokémon next season. You may have a hard time finding it on any network.

Lastly, for those of you who over the last 10 years have corresponded with me you know where I stand with the fans. For those of you who want to speculate on what my motivations are, so be it, you don’t know me or don’t care to find out the truth behind my rant. I am less angry than I am disappointed. It would have been nice to have had a chance to finish the Pokémon legacy. Now it ends on a sour note.

All I ask is one thing: When you watch the original cast episodes remember that those actors worked hard and loved ‘being’ the characters you grew to know so well. It was much more than a job to all of us.

Thanks,

Eric."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070814045549/http://pokemonpalace.net/index.php?id=save_dub PPN Save the Dub Campaign]</ref>
</blockquote>

==== [[Veronica Taylor]] ====
<blockquote>
"Hey Scott-
Unfortunately, this is very real. We have been informed that Pokémon USA has already made plans to do the Anniversary special with substitute voices. Apparently, they haven't made a firm decision on the next season yet. None of us have been formally asked to do the show, we've simply been told we'll be replaced. Pokémon USA has made no effort to negotiate with 4Kids, simply feeling that getting a cheaper rate to dub the show is enough. They care nothing for the quality. They will be using new script writers, voices, music, etc. We (the voice actors and those at 4Kids who work so hard on the show) are all extremely upset as we care very much for Pokémon and what we've worked to create. However, there is nothing that we can do. It seems that the only recourse is for fans to write to Pokémon USA and tell them how wrong their decision is and how it will adversely affect the show.

Thanks for your concern. Please spread the word and let's all try to work together to right this wrong before it's too late.

Veronica"<ref>[http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?111108-Pok%E9mon-IS-going-to-be-Recasted-_ Pokémon IS going to be Recasted...-_-;]</ref>
</blockquote>

===== PokéCommunity =====
<blockquote>
Subject: Re: FW: The PokéCommunity Forums Contact Us Form - Pokémon Urgent news

"hey Steve-

Thanks for your note. Unfortunately this is all too true. Pokémon USA recently informed us that they are dubbing the Anniversary special with sound alikes. They are not sure about the next season. None of us (actors, script writers, etc.) have even been asked to continue working on the show. They have not even attempted to negotiate with 4kids. They say that the show will be exactly the same even though they are replacing all the elements and using all new people totally unfamiliar with the project. We are all extremely upset about this turn of events as we care so much about the show and have no say in the matter whatsoever. I am hoping that if enough people write to Pokémon USA and express their dismay, we may right this wrong before it is too late!

Spread the word!

Thanks for your concern.

Veronica"<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/pokesavethevas/1392.html]</ref>
</blockquote>

==== [[Rachael Lillis]] ====
<blockquote>
"From: "rlil2001"

Date: Sun Apr 30, 2006 5:16 pm

Subject: More about rumors rlil2001

Interesting that we just had a discussion about rumors.

Apparently the new voice of Brock posted on Serebii's message
board. I can't not look at the boards, I guess. It's like a car
wreck. I might register with this message board myself just to
reply to this. This is just making me angrier. (yes, I know who
this person is) Just the first part of the message is posted here
since I don't have time to respond to the whole thing right now.

This person does not speak for us and does not know our business or the specifics of why we aren't doing the show. The contracts do not per se prevent us from doing the show. It was that _no one even appoached us to do it, no negotiations, nothing, was done to allow the possbility._ The contract is not impermeable in this fashion, and this VA has no idea what he's talking about. That's why all of this is very shady and why I'm very angry.

URGH. This is one headache of an example of rumors.

He wrote more, but I have to go. I just wanted to clear this up here. This person should not be speaking for anyone, especially what isn't true."<ref>[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/theincrediblerachellillis/conversations/topics/1696 The Incredible Rachael Lillis!]</ref>
</blockquote>

<blockquote>
"As for the non-compete clause--I'll say it again in this message if the person or anyone else wondering about this wants to read it for him or herself without looking through the archives.
The contract did not present unimpeachable terms whatsoever. We could very well have continued with the show, that is, if we knew what was going on in the first place.
We didn't know the licensing contract was ending. We didn't know they were considering soundalikes. No job offers were made.
In fact, the producer at 4Kids had been sent the materials for the next season and was awaiting further correspondence. There was no indication anything out of the ordinary was going on, until the decision had already been made.
Now, you can take a job away if it's yours to take. No one disputes that. But the reason used to justify these decisions was an erroneous reference to the original actors' contracts.
Anyone who has seen a 4Kids' actor's contract knows that the cited reason is not correct. It's never a good idea to discuss other people's contracts publicly, especially when you haven't seen them.
The new VA who posted on that message board and whoever wrote that blurb on PUSA's website were, one could conclude, perpetuating hearsay.
Who started or allowed the hearsay? That's my question, although I have a good idea who it is."<ref>[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/theincrediblerachellillis/conversations/topics/2201 The Incredible Rachael Lillis!]</ref>
</blockquote>

=== New voice actors ===
==== [[Bill Rogers]] ====
The new voice actor of {{an|Brock}}, [[Bill Rogers]], posted under the name [http://www.serebiiforums.com/member.php?39369-NewBrock "NewBrock"] at Serebii.Net Forums. His first post was this open letter:

<blockquote>
"Hello everyone,

I am hesitant to post here as I fear that many of you are greatly upset with what you heard from this weekend’s special, but I feel that someone from the new group of VAs must speak up.

Please understand that during this tough transitional time, the new voice actors that are working on Pokemon are trying their best to fill some very big shoes. In the past, I have had the opportunity to speak with many of the original Pokemon actors. They are terrific, talented people and I have a great respect for all the work that they have done in these past eight years to bring Pokemon to television, movies, etc. Unfortunately, due to the contracts that these actors have signed with 4Kids, they are no longer able to work on Pokemon. So, no matter what letter writing campaigns you start, these actors will not be allowed to work on Pokemon outside of the 4Kids studios.

That said, the new actors that have been brought in to voice these existing Pokemon characters are trying very hard to capture the spirit of the original cast. So please, don’t look at us as horrible people who are stealing jobs away from others. Instead, try to understand that we are actors who admire those who came before us and only wish to do all that we can to produce the best show possible.

This new Pokemon project only started a short while ago and many of us have been researching previous episodes to find a way to best capture the spirit of the show. Together with TAJ Studios, we are working with producers, directors and engineers who worked on the show’s earlier seasons. These professionals are also trying their hardest to get us to the right place so that this transition will work for the fans. This will take a little time, but we are working hard to make the fans happy. Please believe me when I say that I am not involved in this project for a “quick buck”. When I was asked to take over as the voice of Brock, I was honored that I would be able to carry on a legacy, and I promise you here and now that I will do the best I can to make that possible.

My reasoning for posting to this site is twofold. Firstly, I wish to inform the fans about the process that is going on to keep Pokémon the same great show it always was. And secondly, I wish to get feedback from the fans that I can take into the studio with me to help improve whatever I can to make the show great. I welcome all the input that you have, but please be mindful that there is a human being at the other end of this dialogue. I know that everyone at TAJ studios is concerned with the outcry of the fans over what has happened. Please try to help us make this show work for you.

I will post more in the days ahead, but for now I thank you for your time and patience during this transition.
Sincerely,
The New Voice of Brock

PS – Please understand at this time I can not post my real name due to possible repercussions from all the negative energy out there on the internet and in the world outside the web."

ciao!"<ref>[http://www.serebiiforums.com/showthread.php?116598-New-Dub-Voice-Discussion!&p=3160222&highlight=#post3160222 New Dub Voice Discussion!]</ref>
</blockquote>

== Fan reaction ==
Reactions from fans ranged from mixed to negative. In a [https://bulbagarden.net/threads/new-voice-actors-discussion-read-first-post-before-posting.12542/ discussion thread on Bulbagarden Forums], reactions were mostly negative. Two campaigns, [[Save Our Voice Actors]] and [[Support Our Cast And Crew]], had also been formed after the recast.

===PUSA's response===
After a number of letters and emails were sent to Pokémon USA, the following response was posted in May 2006 at [[Pokémon.com]]:

<blockquote>
"Dear Pokemon fans,

Whew! The last couple of days have been exhausting for us -- we've been going through all of the emails concerning the television special we aired recently, The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon. The show was fantastic, with a mostly positive response. Many said the action was "awesome", that the plot and storyline were "outstanding", and that the overall look of the animation was "very, very cool." Once again, you've proven yourself to be the best fans in the world, and we always appreciate your comments!

We also heard you were concerned with the new voice actors, and many of you have voiced your concern (pun intended) through your e-mails and letters. Believe us - we are fans of the TV show, too, and we care just as much about something like voice changes as you do. We changed the voice actors for the main characters because we were told that the actors who used to provide voices to our characters had conflicting contractual commitments. So, we hope you will help us welcome the new voice actors into the Pokémon family - we think they're great, and they did a great job on The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon during the shortened transition period between production studios... Nothing else was changed, and it is still the same awesome show you're used to seeing every week, with great storylines straight from Japan, original music, and a well-thought out plot (which is the most important thing when producing a TV show)!

Pokémon has always been about fair play and teamwork, and we expect the same from our fans. In other words, if you have comments, complaints or praise, let us know directly at Feedback@pokemon.com. We always welcome constructive criticism!

We are, and always have been, dedicated to our fans and how passionately and strongly they believe in Pokémon. We promise to always take your concerns to heart as we continue to make the show your favorite every week. Watch this space in the upcoming days for even more exciting news about Pokémon, and don't forget to check out our Pokémon coverage from E3 next week!

Yours truly,

Lawrence Neves

Editorial Director

Pokemon.com

Mail: Feedback@pokemon.com"<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160826205804/http://www.pokecommunity.com/showthread.php?t=66414&page=7 New Voice cast - Discussion]</ref>
</blockquote>

==Aftermath and returning voice actors==
After complaints from fans about Ash's voice, which was done by [[Kayzie Rogers]] (as "Jamie Peacock"), the role of Ash was recast. It was announced at Comic Con International that [[Sarah Natochenny]] would do the voice of Ash, and ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' special was re-dubbed with her voice.

During early seasons of PUSA's ''Pokémon the Series'' dub, only five 4Kids actors played roles (not counting recycled audio from past episodes): [[Rodger Parsons|Ken Gates]] (credited as '''Rodger Parsons'''), [[Kayzie Rogers]] (credited as '''Jamie Peacock''' prior to ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''), [[James Carter Cathcart|Jimmy Zoppi/James Carter Cathcart]] (credited as '''Billy Beach'''), [[Matthew Mitler]], and [[List of English voice actors|David Lapkin]], who returned at the beginning of [[S10|season 10]]. Parsons regained his role of the [[narrator]]; Rogers continued voicing [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], [[Mimey]], [[Ash's Cyndaquil]], [[Ash's Totodile]], and [[Gary's Umbreon]]; and Zoppi was still the voice of [[Gary Oak]] and [[Dr. Namba]].

Other former 4Kids voice actors started returning to ''Pokémon the Series'', supposedly after the non-compete clauses in their contracts expired. Initially, they were ones who had only played minor or recurring characters, such as [[Marc Thompson]], [[Dan Green]], and [[Amy Palant]]. However, in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy]]'', [[Rachael Lillis]] voiced [[Maylene]], and later {{p|Sunflora}} and {{p|Shinx}}, making her the first main cast member of the 4Kids dub to return to the series since the voice switch, but left shortly thereafter in 2008. [[Maddie Blaustein]] returned briefly before her death in 2008, voicing {{p|Chatot}} in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]''.

Seven voice actors ultimately reprised their previous roles from the 4Kids dub in the TPCi dub by the end of the series. In ''[[DP080|The Thief That Keeps On Thieving!]]'', [[Ted Lewis]] reprised the role of {{an|Giovanni}} (he also reprised {{Tracey}} in ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]''), while [[Mike Pollock]] reprised the role of [[Raoul Contesta]] in ''[[DP161|Yes in Dee Dee, It's Dawn!]]''. Much later, Bella Hudson, credited as [[Erica Schroeder]], voiced an older [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]''. [[Andrew Paull]] reprised the role of [[Steven Stone]] in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', and [[Wayne Grayson]] reprised the role of [[Lance]] in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]''. Lastly, [[Megan Hollingshead]] reprised the role of [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[JN006|Working My Way Back to Mew!]]'', after a gap of almost 16 years, and [[Dan Green]] reprised the role of [[Chuck]] in ''[[JN039|Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!]]'', after a gap of over 18 years. In addition to these, [[Sean Schemmel]] reprised his role as {{SSB|Lucario}} in [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]].

In ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', several actors from the original movie's English dub reprised their roles. Ted Lewis reprised the role of [[Corey]] (alongside Giovanni), Carter Cathcart returned as [[Fergus]], and [[Lisa Ortiz]] returned as {{OBP|Miranda|M01}}. In addition, Dan Green returned as the voice of {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}, having first voiced the character in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', over 18 years prior.

* [[List of English voice actors|David Lapkin]] (returned in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', credited as '''Clyde Hunter''' prior to ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'')
* [[Dan Green]] (returned in ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'')
* [[Erica Schroeder|Bella Hudson]] (returned in ''[[DP057|Bibarel Gnaws Best!]]'')
* [[Sean Schemmel]] (returned in ''[[DP058|Nosing Round the Mountain]]'')
* [[Mike Pollock]] (returned in ''[[DP059|Luxray Vision]]'')
* [[Marc Thompson]] (returned in ''[[DP060|Journey to the Unown!]]'')
* [[Amy Palant]] (returned in ''[[DP062|Tanks For The Memories!]]'')
* [[Evelyn Lanto]] (returned in ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]'')
* [[Greg Abbey]] (returned in ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]'')
* [[Rachael Lillis]] (returned in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'')
* [[Maddie Blaustein]] (returned in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'')
* [[Wayne Grayson]] (returned in ''[[DP073|Crossing Paths]]'')
* [[Ted Lewis]] (returned in ''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'')
* [[Jamie McGonnigal]] (returned in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'')
* [[Scottie Ray]] (returned in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part One)]]'')
* [[Jason Griffith]] (returned in ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]'')
* [[Lisa Ortiz]] (returned in ''[[DP084|Hungry for the Good Life!]]'')
* [[Rebecca Soler]] (returned in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!]]'')
* [[List of English voice actors|Christopher Kromer]] (returned in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'')
* [[Marc Diraison]] (returned in ''[[DP110|Stealing Peace of Mind!]]'')
* [[Darren Dunstan]] (returned in ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'')
* [[Eva Christensen]] (returned in ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]'')
* [[Suzy Myers]] (returned in ''[[DP190|The Brockster Is In!]]'')
* [[Kerry Williams]] (returned in ''[[BW055|Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita!]]'')
* [[Stuart Zagnit]] (returned in ''[[BW064|Explorers Of The Hero's Ruin!]]'')
* [[List of English voice actors|Matthew Charles]] (returned in ''[[BW099|A Surface to Air Tag Battle Team!]]'')
* [[List of English voice actors|Jayne Grand]] (returned in ''[[S16|Pokémon Black & White: Adventures in Unova]]'')
* [[David Wills]] (returned in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'')
* [[Pete Zarustica]] (returned in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'')
* [[Andrew Paull]] (returned in ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'')
* [[Anthony Salerno]] (returned in ''[[XY057|Thawing An Icy Panic!]]'')
* [[List of English voice actors|Todd Garbeil]] (returned in ''[[XY077|A Relay in the Sky!]]'')
* [[Tara Jayne]] (returned in [[Pokémon Generations]])
* [[Lisa Adams]] (returned in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'')
* [[Megan Hollingshead]] (returned in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'')

==External links==
* [http://web.archive.org/web/20080730002445/http://lovesick-pkmn.net/sova/ Save Our Voice Actors] (archive)
* [https://forums.serebii.net/threads/new-dub-voice-discussion.116598/ New Dub Voice Discussion!] on Serebii.Net Forums
* [https://bulbagarden.net/threads/new-voice-actors-discussion-read-first-post-before-posting.12542/ New Voice Actors Discussion] on Bulbagarden Forums

==References==
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