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Blue (game)

2016-03-09T20:55:00Z

Murali9395:

{{samename|game paired with Pokémon Red Version|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{samename|Japanese Blue Version|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)}}
{{samename|[[player character]] of [[Generation III]] sometimes referred to as "Green" or "Blue"|Leaf (game)|Leaf}}
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{{CharInfobox|
color={{blue color}} |
corecolor={{blue color light}} |
bordercolor={{blue color dark}} |
name=Blue |
jname=グリーン |
tmname=Green |
text=white |
slogan=no |
image=HeartGold SoulSilver Blue.png |
size=165px |
caption=Art from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} |
colors=yes|
eyes=Brown{{tt|*|FRLG, HGSS, Origins}}, Black{{tt|*|RBY, GSC, Stadium, Stadium 2}}|
hair=Orange{{tt|*|RB, FRLG, HGSS, Origins}}, Brown{{tt|*|Yellow, GSC, Stadium, Stadium 2}}|
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Pallet Town]] |
region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives=[[Professor Oak]], [[Daisy Oak|Daisy]] |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Rival]], {{pkmn|Champion}}{{sup/1|RBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}} [[Gym Leader]]{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} [[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/5|B2W2}} |
game=yes |
generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|V}} |
games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium]], {{pkmn|Stadium 2}} |
leader=yes |
champ=yes |
gym=Viridian Gym |
league=Indigo Plateau |
badge=Badge#Earth Badge{{!}}Earth Badge |
anime=counterpart |
animecounterpart=[[Gary Oak]], {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} |
epnum=EP001|
epname=Pokémon - I Choose You!|
manga=counterpart |
mangacounterpart={{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}}, {{adv|Blue}} |
roundnum=PS001|
roundname=A Glimpse of the Glow! |
gameanim=yes|
pv=yes|
pvnum=Pokémon Origins |
pvname=Pokémon Origins |
envagame=[[Lucien Dodge]] (Origins) [[Billy Beach]] (anime; Gary Oak)|
javagame=Takuya Eguchi|
}}

'''Blue Oak''' (Japanese: '''オーキド・グリーン''' ''Green Okido'') is the [[rival]] of the {{player}} and the {{pkmn|Champion}} in the [[Generation I]] games, as well as in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, their [[Generation III]] remakes.

Sometime during the three years between the Generation I games' plotline and the events of the [[Generation II]] games and their remakes, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Blue took the place of [[Giovanni]] as the [[Viridian City]] [[Gym Leader]], as Giovanni had mysteriously disappeared after he disbanded [[Team Rocket]]. Blue does not specialize in a particular type of Pokémon and, like Giovanni before him, he gives anyone who defeats him an {{Badge|Earth}}.

==In the games==
===Role===
He is a very cocky and somewhat unfriendly young man, typically bidding {{ga|Red}} or {{ga|Leaf}}{{sup/3|FRLG}} farewell with "Smell ya later!" in the English games<ref>[http://legendsoflocalization.com/qa-smell-ya-later-pokemon/ Q&A: Smell Ya Later, Pokémon! « Legends of Localization]</ref>, and his primary motivation throughout the game is to become the greatest Trainer. He eventually accomplishes this, defeating the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]] and becoming the [[Pokémon Champion]], but is quickly defeated by the player, losing the position.

In {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, {{game|Yellow}}, and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Blue is the player's rival: he will meet up with the player as he or she journeys across the [[Kanto]] region, challenging him or her every once in a while to test their skills. Like the player, he receives a starter Pokémon from Professor Oak, his grandfather: the one he chooses will be of the type which weakens the type of the player's choice. In Yellow, he will take the {{p|Eevee}} Prof Oak had intended for the player.

Eventually, Blue becomes the {{pkmn|Champion}} at [[Indigo Plateau]], though he is defeated by the player before Professor Oak arrives to congratulate him. Frustrated, he journeys to the [[Sevii Islands]] at Professor Oak's request, obtaining new Pokémon to use in his matches against the player at the Indigo Plateau (as all in-game Champions return to their position on the player's return to their hometown).

[[Professor Oak]], his grandfather, deems Blue to have not realized how to care for Pokémon, which he commends the player for, on becoming Champion. This is evident in the state Blue leaves [[Silph Co.]] in, which is still under Team Rocket control, leaving the player to take out Giovanni.

In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, however, it is revealed that, after he was defeated at the Indigo Plateau by {{ga|Red}} ({{ga|Leaf}} does not appear and is not mentioned in the remake games, and did not exist at the time of Generation II), Blue returned to [[Pallet Town]]. As [[Viridian Gym]]'s [[Gym Leader|Leader]], [[Giovanni]], had abandoned it on his defeat at the hands of Red, Blue took the position, now handing out the {{Badge|Earth}} to Trainers who bested him. In Generation IV, he also distributes {{TM|92|Trick Room}} to those who win the Earth Badge, but does not give a TM out in Generation II. He has not lost his nature as a traveling Trainer, however, and frequently leaves his Gym, creating problems for Trainers who wish to challenge him. When they do find him wherever he is, he points them in the direction of [[Viridian Gym]] for an official league battle. Blue will not battle the player until he or she has the other seven Kanto Badges in remakes. However, in originals he can be challenged as early as after the meeting on [[Cinnabar Island]].

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} only, the player can face Blue in a rematch at the [[Fighting Dojo]]. The method of obtaining his number is slightly different from the other Gym Leaders. The player must have his or her Pokémon at maximum friendship and have it massaged by [[Daisy Oak]] seven times. After the seventh time, she will give the player Blue's phone number when spoken to. He can be called for a rematch on Sunday night.

In {{game|Black and White|s|Black 2 and White 2|2}}, the player can challenge Blue in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]]. He participates in the [[Champions Tournament]], with [[Giovanni]] filling in his space as a Kanto Gym Leader.

While he does not appear in {{pkmn|X and Y}}, Blue is mentioned by a woman in the Magenta Plaza Pokémon Center in [[Lumiose City]], who says that Blue traveled to the [[Kalos]] region to study abroad.

===Pokémon===
===={{game|Red and Blue|s}}====
:''For all of Blue's teams in {{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Blue|s}}, and {{game3|Red and Green|Green|s}}, see [[Blue (game)/Red, Green, and Blue|here]]''

=====As Champion=====
{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Bulbasaur}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RG Blue 3.png
|prize={{PDollar}}6435
|name=Blue
|game=RGB
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=018
|pokemon=Pidgeot
|level=61
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|move1=Wing Attack|move1type=Flying
|move2=Mirror Move|move2type=Flying
|move3=Sky Attack|move3type=Flying
|move4=Whirlwind|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=065
|pokemon=Alakazam
|level=59
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Psybeam|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Recover|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=112
|pokemon=Rhydon
|level=61
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Leer|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fury Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Horn Drill|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|level=61
|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|move1=Hypnosis|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Barrage|move2type=Normal
|move3=Stomp|move3type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=130
|pokemon=Gyarados
|level=63
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Dragon Rage|move1type=Dragon
|move2=Hydro Pump|move2type=Water
|move3=Hyper Beam|move3type=Normal
|move4=Leer|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|level=65
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire
|move2=Rage|move2type=Normal
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fire Spin|move4type=Fire}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP|004|Charmander}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Charmander}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RG Blue 3.png
|prize={{PDollar}}6435
|name=Blue
|game=RGB
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1|game=Blue
|ndex=018
|pokemon=Pidgeot
|level=61
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|move1=Wing Attack|move1type=Flying
|move2=Mirror Move|move2type=Flying
|move3=Sky Attack|move3type=Flying
|move4=Whirlwind|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=065
|pokemon=Alakazam
|level=59
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Psybeam|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Recover|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=112
|pokemon=Rhydon
|level=61
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Leer|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fury Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Horn Drill|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|level=61
|type1=Fire
|move1=Roar|move1type=Normal
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal
|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|level=63
|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|move1=Hypnosis|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Barrage|move2type=Normal
|move3=Stomp|move3type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=009
|pokemon=Blastoise
|level=65
|type1=Water
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water
|move2=Blizzard|move2type=Ice
|move3=Bite|move3type=Normal
|move4=Withdraw|move4type=Water}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP|007|Squirtle}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Squirtle}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RG Blue 3.png
|prize={{PDollar}}6435
|name=Blue
|game=RGB
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=018
|pokemon=Pidgeot
|level=61
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|move1=Wing Attack|move1type=Flying
|move2=Mirror Move|move2type=Flying
|move3=Sky Attack|move3type=Flying
|move4=Whirlwind|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=065
|pokemon=Alakazam
|level=59
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Psybeam|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Recover|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=112
|pokemon=Rhydon
|level=61
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Leer|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fury Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Horn Drill|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=130
|pokemon=Gyarados
|level=61
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Dragon Rage|move1type=Dragon
|move2=Hydro Pump|move2type=Water
|move3=Hyper Beam|move3type=Normal
|move4=Leer|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|level=63
|type1=Fire
|move1=Roar|move1type=Normal
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal
|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=003
|pokemon=Venusaur
|level=65
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|move1=Growth|move1type=Normal
|move2=Mega Drain|move2type=Grass
|move3=Razor Leaf|move3type=Grass
|move4=SolarBeam|move4type=Grass}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{game|Yellow}}====
:''For all of Blue's teams in {{game|Yellow}}, see [[Blue (game)/Yellow|here]]''

=====As Champion=====
{{MSP|134|Vaporeon}} If {{p|Eevee}} evolved into {{p|Vaporeon}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Y Blue 3.png|prize={{pdollar}}6435
|name=Blue
|game=Y
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=028
|pokemon=Sandslash
|level=61
|type1=Ground
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=065
|pokemon=Alakazam
|level=59
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Psybeam|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Recover|move2type=Normal
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Kinesis|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|level=61
|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|move1=Barrage|move1type=Normal
|move2=Hypnosis|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Stomp|move3type=Normal
|move4=Leech Seed|move4type=Grass}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=038
|pokemon=Ninetales
|level=61
|type1=Fire
|move1=Fire Spin|move1type=Fire
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=082
|pokemon=Magneton
|level=63
|type1=Electric
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric
|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal
|move4=Swift|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=134
|pokemon=Vaporeon
|level=65
|type1=Water
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water
|move2=Aurora Beam|move2type=Ice
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Mist|move4type=Ice}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP|135|Jolteon}} If {{p|Eevee}} evolved into {{p|Jolteon}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Y Blue 3.png
|prize={{pdollar}}6435
|name=Blue
|game=Y
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=028
|pokemon=Sandslash
|level=61
|type1=Ground
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=065
|pokemon=Alakazam
|level=59
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Psybeam|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Recover|move2type=Normal
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Kinesis|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|level=61
|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|move1=Barrage|move1type=Normal
|move2=Hypnosis|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Stomp|move3type=Normal
|move4=Leech Seed|move4type=Grass}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=091
|pokemon=Cloyster
|level=61
|type1=Water|type2=Ice
|move1=Ice Beam|move1type=Ice
|move2=Spike Cannon|move2type=Normal
|move3=Aurora Beam|move3type=Ice
|move4=Clamp|move4type=Water}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=038
|pokemon=Ninetales
|level=63
|type1=Fire
|move1=Fire Spin|move1type=Fire
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Confuse Ray|move4type=Ghost}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=135
|pokemon=Jolteon
|level=65
|type1=Electric
|move1=Thunder|move1type=Electric
|move2=Thunderbolt|move2type=Electric
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Pin Missile|move4type=Bug}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP|136|Flareon}} If {{p|Eevee}} evolved into {{p|Flareon}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Y Blue 3.png
|prize={{pdollar}}6435
|name=Blue
|game=Yellow
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=028
|pokemon=Sandslash
|level=61
|type1=Ground
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground
|move2=Slash|move2type=Normal
|move3=Poison Sting|move3type=Poison
|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=065
|pokemon=Alakazam
|level=59
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Psybeam|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Recover|move2type=Normal
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Kinesis|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|level=61
|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|move1=Barrage|move1type=Normal
|move2=Hypnosis|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Stomp|move3type=Normal
|move4=Leech Seed|move4type=Grass}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=082
|pokemon=Magneton
|level=61
|type1=Electric
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric
|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal
|move4=Swift|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=091
|pokemon=Cloyster
|level=63
|type1=Water|type2=Ice
|move1=Ice Beam|move1type=Ice
|move2=Spike Cannon|move2type=Normal
|move3=Aurora Beam|move3type=Ice
|move4=Clamp|move4type=Water}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=136
|pokemon=Flareon
|level=65
|type1=Fire
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal
|move3=Reflect|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Fire Spin|move4type=Fire}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr GS Blue.png
|prize={{PDollar}}5800
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Blue
|game=GSC
|location=Viridian Gym
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=018
|pokemon=Pidgeot
|gender=male
|level=56
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|move1=Quick Attack
|move1type=Normal
|move2=Whirlwind
|move2type=Normal
|move3=Wing Attack
|move3type=Flying
|move4=Mirror Move
|move4type=Flying}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=065
|pokemon=Alakazam
|gender=male
|level=54
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Disable
|move1type=Normal
|move2=Recover
|move2type=Normal
|move3=Psychic
|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Reflect
|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=112
|pokemon=Rhydon
|gender=male
|level=56
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|move1=Fury Attack
|move1type=Normal
|move2=Sandstorm
|move2type=Rock
|move3=Rock Slide
|move3type=Rock
|move4=Earthquake
|move4type=Ground}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=130
|pokemon=Gyarados
|gender=male
|level=58
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|move1=Twister
|move1type=Dragon
|move2=Hydro Pump
|move2type=Water
|move3=Rain Dance
|move3type=Water
|move4=Hyper Beam
|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|gender=male
|level=58
|type1=Grass
|type2=Psychic
|move1=Sunny Day
|move1type=Fire
|move2=Leech Seed
|move2type=Grass
|move3=Egg Bomb
|move3type=Normal
|move4=SolarBeam
|move4type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/2
|game=Crystal
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|gender=male
|level=58
|type1=Fire
|move1=Roar
|move1type=Normal
|move2=Swift
|move2type=Normal
|move3=Flamethrower
|move3type=Fire
|move4=ExtremeSpeed
|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
:''For all of Blue's teams in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, see [[Blue (game)/FireRed and LeafGreen|here]]''

=====As Champion=====
{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Bulbasaur}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr FRLG Blue 3.png
|prize={{PDollar}}6300
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Blue
|game=FRLG
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=018
|pokemon=Pidgeot
|gender=male
|ability=Keen Eye
|level=59
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying
|move2=FeatherDance|move2type=Flying
|move3=Sand-Attack|move3type=Ground
|move4=Whirlwind|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=065
|pokemon=Alakazam
|gender=male
|ability=Synchronize
|level=57
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Future Sight|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Recover|move3type=Normal
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=112
|pokemon=Rhydon
|gender=male
|ability=Lightningrod
|level=59
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock
|move4=Scary Face|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|gender=male
|ability=Chlorophyll
|level=59
|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass
|move2=Egg Bomb|move2type=Normal
|move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=130
|pokemon=Gyarados
|gender=male
|ability=Intimidate
|level=61
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water
|move2=Dragon Rage|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark
|move4=Thrash|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|gender=male
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Blaze
|level=63
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire
|move2=Aerial Ace|move2type=Flying
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fire Spin|move4type=Fire}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP|004|Charmander}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Charmander}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr FRLG Blue 3.png
|prize={{PDollar}}6300
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Blue
|game=FRLG
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=018
|pokemon=Pidgeot
|gender=male
|ability=Keen Eye
|level=59
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying
|move2=FeatherDance|move2type=Flying
|move3=Sand-Attack|move3type=Ground
|move4=Whirlwind|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=065
|pokemon=Alakazam
|gender=male
|ability=Synchronize
|level=57
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Future Sight|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Recover|move3type=Normal
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=112
|pokemon=Rhydon
|gender=male
|ability=Lightningrod
|level=59
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock
|move4=Scary Face|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|gender=male
|ability=Intimidate
|level=59
|type1=Fire
|move1=ExtremeSpeed|move1type=Normal
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire
|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|gender=male
|ability=Chlorophyll
|level=61
|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass
|move2=Egg Bomb|move2type=Normal
|move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=009
|pokemon=Blastoise
|gender=male
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Torrent
|level=63
|type1=Water
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water
|move2=Rain Dance|move2type=Water
|move3=Skull Bash|move3type=Normal
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP|007|Squirtle}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Squirtle}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr FRLG Blue 3.png
|prize={{PDollar}}6300
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Blue
|game=FRLG
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=018
|pokemon=Pidgeot
|gender=male
|ability=Keen Eye
|level=59
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|move1=Aerial Ace|move1type=Flying
|move2=FeatherDance|move2type=Flying
|move3=Sand-Attack|move3type=Ground
|move4=Whirlwind|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=065
|pokemon=Alakazam
|gender=male
|ability=Synchronize
|level=57
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Future Sight|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Recover|move3type=Normal
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=112
|pokemon=Rhydon
|gender=male
|ability=Lightningrod
|level=59
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|move1=Take Down|move1type=Normal
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Rock Tomb|move3type=Rock
|move4=Scary Face|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=130
|pokemon=Gyarados
|gender=male
|ability=Intimidate
|level=59
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water
|move2=Dragon Rage|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark
|move4=Thrash|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|gender=male
|ability=Intimidate
|level=61
|type1=Fire
|move1=ExtremeSpeed|move1type=Normal
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire
|move3=Roar|move3type=Normal
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=003
|pokemon=Venusaur
|gender=male
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Overgrow
|level=63
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=SolarBeam|move1type=Grass
|move2=Synthesis|move2type=Grass
|move3=Sunny Day|move3type=Fire
|move4=Growth|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Rematch]]es=====
{{MSP|001|Bulbasaur}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Bulbasaur}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr FRLG Blue 3.png
|prize={{PDollar}}7500
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Blue
|game=FRLG
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=214
|pokemon=Heracross
|gender=male
|ability=Swarm
|level=72
|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting
|move1=Megahorn|move1type=Bug
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Counter|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|gen=3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=065
|pokemon=Alakazam
|gender=male
|ability=Synchronize
|level=73
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Calm Mind|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=248
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|gender=male
|ability=Sand Stream
|level=72
|type1=Rock|type2=Dark
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|gender=male
|ability=Chlorophyll
|level=73
|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=130
|pokemon=Gyarados
|gender=male
|ability=Intimidate
|level=73
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water
|move2=Dragon Dance|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=006
|pokemon=Charizard
|gender=male
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Blaze
|level=75
|type1=Fire|type2=Flying
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire
|move2=Dragon Claw|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP|004|Charmander}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Charmander}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr FRLG Blue 3.png
|prize={{PDollar}}7500
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Blue
|game=FRLG
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=214
|pokemon=Heracross
|gender=male
|ability=Swarm
|level=72
|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting
|move1=Megahorn|move1type=Bug
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Counter|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=065
|pokemon=Alakazam
|gender=male
|ability=Synchronize
|level=73
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Calm Mind|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=248
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|gender=male
|ability=Sand Stream
|level=72
|type1=Rock|type2=Dark
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|gender=male
|ability=Intimidate
|level=73
|type1=Fire
|move1=ExtremeSpeed|move1type=Normal
|move2=Overheat|move2type=Fire
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying
|move4=Iron Tail|move4type=Steel}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|gender=male
|ability=Chlorophyll
|level=73
|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Sleep Powder|move3type=Grass
|move4=Light Screen|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=009
|pokemon=Blastoise
|gender=male
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Torrent
|level=75
|type1=Water
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Rain Dance|move4type=Water}}
{{Party/Footer}}

{{MSP|007|Squirtle}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Squirtle}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr FRLG Blue 3.png
|prize={{PDollar}}7500
|class=Champion
|classlink=Pokémon Champion
|name=Blue
|game=FRLG
|location=Indigo Plateau
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=214
|pokemon=Heracross
|gender=male
|ability=Swarm
|level=72
|type1=Bug|type2=Fighting
|move1=Megahorn|move1type=Bug
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Counter|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Rock Tomb|move4type=Rock}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=065
|pokemon=Alakazam
|gender=male
|ability=Synchronize
|level=73
|type1=Psychic
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Calm Mind|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=248
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|gender=male
|ability=Sand Stream
|level=72
|type1=Rock|type2=Dark
|move1=Crunch|move1type=Dark
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Aerial Ace|move4type=Flying}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=130
|pokemon=Gyarados
|gender=male
|ability=Intimidate
|level=73
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Hydro Pump|move1type=Water
|move2=Dragon Dance|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|gender=male
|ability=Intimidate
|level=73
|type1=Fire
|move1=ExtremeSpeed|move1type=Normal
|move2=Overheat|move2type=Fire
|move3=Aerial Ace|move3type=Flying
|move4=Iron Tail|move4type=Steel}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=003
|pokemon=Venusaur
|gender=male
|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Overgrow
|level=75
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=SolarBeam|move1type=Grass
|move2=Sludge Bomb|move2type=Poison
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Sunny Day|move4type=Fire}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====Gym battle=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr HGSS Blue.png
|prize={{PDollar}}9620
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Blue
|game=HGSS
|location=Viridian Gym
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|gender=male
|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|ability=Chlorophyll
|level=55
|move1=Leaf Storm|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Hypnosis|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Status
|move4=Trick Room|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=SoulSilver
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Intimidate
|level=58
|move1=Roar|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Dragon Pulse|move2type=Dragon|move2cat=Special
|move3=Flare Blitz|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=ExtremeSpeed|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=SoulSilver
|ndex=112 m
|pokemon=Rhydon
|gender=male
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|ability=Rock Head
|level=58
|move1=Megahorn|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunder Fang|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=SoulSilver
|ndex=130 m
|pokemon=Gyarados
|gender=male
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|ability=Intimidate
|level=52
|move1=Ice Fang|move1type=Ice|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Waterfall|move2type=Water|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Dance|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Status
|move4=Return|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|ability=No Guard
|level=56
|move1=DynamicPunch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=ThunderPunch|move4type=Electric|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=018
|pokemon=Pidgeot
|gender=male
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Tangled Feet
|held=Sitrus Berry
|level=60
|move1=Return|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Whirlwind|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Air Slash|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special
|move4=Mirror Move|move4type=Flying|move4cat=Status}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====[[Rematch]]=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr HGSS Blue.png
|prize={{PDollar}}11520
|class=Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Blue
|game=HGSS
|location=Fighting Dojo
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|gender=male
|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|ability=Chlorophyll
|level=67
|move1=Leaf Storm|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Explosion|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Trick Room|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|ability=No Guard
|held=Iron Ball
|level=69
|move1=DynamicPunch|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fling|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Attract|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=SoulSilver
|ndex=464 m
|pokemon=Rhyperior
|gender=male
|type1=Ground|type2=Rock
|ability=Solid Rock
|level=70
|move1=Megahorn|move1type=Bug|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunder Fang|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=SoulSilver
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|level=68
|move1=Flare Blitz|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=ExtremeSpeed|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Thunder Fang|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=SoulSilver
|ndex=248
|pokemon=Tyranitar
|gender=male
|type1=Rock|type2=Dark
|ability=Sand Stream
|level=70
|move1=Low Kick|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Fang|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Rock Slide|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/4
|game=HeartGold
|ndex=018
|pokemon=Pidgeot
|gender=male
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Tangled Feet
|held=Sitrus Berry
|level=72
|move1=Return|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Double Team|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Air Slash|move3type=Flying|move3cat=Special
|move4=Steel Wing|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
Blue uses three of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon battle|Single Battles]], four in [[Double Battle|Double]] and [[Rotation Battle]]s, and all six in [[Triple Battle]]s.

{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr B2W2 Blue.png
|prize=1{{color2|000|Battle Point|BP}}
|class={{PK}}{{MN}} Trainer
|classlink=Pokémon Trainer
|name=Blue
|game=B2W2
|location=Pokémon World Tournament
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|game=Black
|ndex=142
|pokemon=Aerodactyl
|gender=both
|type1=Rock|type2=Flying
|ability=Rock Head|ability2=Pressure
|held=Choice Band
|level=50
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|ndex=103
|pokemon=Exeggutor
|gender=both
|game=Black
|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|ability=Chlorophyll
|level=50
|held=Life Orb
|move1=Leaf Storm|move1type=Grass|move1cat=Special
|move2=Wood Hammer|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Zen Headbutt|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Leech Seed|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|ndex=130 m
|pokemon=Gyarados
|gender=both
|game=Black
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|ability=Intimidate
|level=50
|held=King's Rock
|move1=Waterfall|move1type=Water|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Ice Fang|move3type=Ice|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Outrage|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|ndex=065 m
|pokemon=Alakazam
|gender=both
|game=Black
|type1=Psychic
|ability=Synchronize|ability2=Inner Focus
|level=50
|held=Focus Sash
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move1cat=Special
|move2=Focus Blast|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Special
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Special
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|gender=both
|game=Black 2
|type1=Fire
|ability=Intimidate|ability2=Flash Fire
|level=50
|held=Expert Belt
|move1=Flare Blitz|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Close Combat|move2type=Fighting|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Wild Charge|move3type=Electric|move3cat=Physical
|move4=ExtremeSpeed|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|ndex=068
|pokemon=Machamp
|gender=both
|game=Black
|type1=Fighting
|ability=Guts|ability2=No Guard
|level=50
|held=White Herb
|move1=Superpower|move1type=Fighting|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Punch|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Bullet Punch|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===={{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}====
:''For all of Blue's possible teams in {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, see [[Blue (game)/Stadium|here]]''

=====Round 1=====
{{Party/Single|color={{blue color}}|headcolor={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Rival Stadium.png|prize=N/A|name=Rival
|game=Pokémon Stadium|location=Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=103|pokemon=Exeggutor
|level=50-100|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|move1=SolarBeam|move1type=Grass
|move2=Leech Seed|move2type=Grass
|move3=Double-Edge|move3type=Normal
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=080|pokemon=Slowbro
|level=50-100|type1=Water|type2=Psychic
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Strength|move3type=Normal
|move4=Surf|move4type=Water}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=038|pokemon=Ninetales
|level=50-100|type1=Fire
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire
|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=036|pokemon=Clefable
|level=50-100|type1=Normal
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice
|move4=Double-Edge|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=125|pokemon=Electabuzz
|level=50-100|type1=Electric
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric
|move3=Seismic Toss|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Reflect|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=127|pokemon=Pinsir
|level=50-100|type1=Bug
|move1=Swords Dance|move1type=Normal
|move2=Hyper Beam|move2type=Normal
|move3=Seismic Toss|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 2=====
{{Party/Single|color={{blue color}}|headcolor={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Rival Stadium.png|prize=N/A|name=Rival
|game=Pokémon Stadium|location=Gym Leader Castle|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=103|pokemon=Exeggutor
|level=50-100|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Leech Seed|move2type=Grass
|move3=Mega Drain|move3type=Grass
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=080|pokemon=Slowbro
|level=50-100|type1=Water|type2=Psychic
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Amnesia|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Blizzard|move4type=Ice}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=038|pokemon=Ninetales
|level=50-100|type1=Fire
|move1=Confuse Ray|move1type=Ghost
|move2=Flamethrower|move2type=Fire
|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=036|pokemon=Clefable
|level=50-100|type1=Normal
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice
|move4=Thunder Wave|move4type=Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=125|pokemon=Electabuzz
|level=50-100|type1=Electric
|move1=Thunderbolt|move1type=Electric
|move2=Thunder Wave|move2type=Electric
|move3=Seismic Toss|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=127|pokemon=Pinsir
|level=50-100|type1=Bug
|move1=Slash|move1type=Normal
|move2=Bind|move2type=Normal
|move3=Seismic Toss|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Toxic|move4type=Poison}}
{{Party/Footer}}

====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party/Single|color={{blue color}}|headcolor={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Leader Blue.png|prize=N/A|class=Gym Leader|classlink=Gym Leader|name=Blue
|game=Pokémon Stadium 2|location=Gym Leader Castle|locationname=Kanto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=018|pokemon=Pidgeot
|level=50-100|gender=female|type1=Normal|type2=Flying|held=PRZCureBerry
|move1=Whirlwind|move1type=Normal
|move2=Steel Wing|move2type=Steel
|move3=Wing Attack|move3type=Flying
|move4=Mirror Move|move4type=Flying}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=059|pokemon=Arcanine
|level=50-100|gender=male|type1=Fire|held=King's Rock
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire
|move2=Bite|move2type=Dark
|move3=Dig|move3type=Ground
|move4=ExtremeSpeed|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=065|pokemon=Alakazam
|level=50-100|gender=male|type1=Psychic|held=MiracleBerry
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Reflect|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Recover|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fire Punch|move4type=Fire}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=103|pokemon=Exeggutor
|level=50-100|gender=female|type1=Grass|type2=Psychic|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass
|move2=Psychic|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison
|move4=Nightmare|move4type=Ghost}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=112|pokemon=Rhydon
|level=50-100|gender=male|type1=Ground|type2=Rock|held=Focus Band
|move1=Rollout|move1type=Rock
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel
|move4=DynamicPunch|move4type=Fighting}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=130|pokemon=Gyarados
|level=50-100|gender=female|type1=Water|type2=Flying|held=Scope Lens
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water
|move2=Flail|move2type=Normal
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark
|move4=DragonBreath|move4type=Dragon}}
{{Party/Footer}}

=====Round 2=====
{{Party/Single|color={{blue color}}|headcolor={{blue color light}}|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=S2 Leader Blue.png|prize=N/A|class=Gym Leader|classlink=Gym Leader|name=Blue
|game=Pokémon Stadium 2|location=Gym Leader Castle|locationname=Kanto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=094|pokemon=Gengar
|level=50-100|gender=male|type1=Ghost|type2=Poison|held=King's Rock
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic|move2=Ice Punch
|move2type=Ice|move3=Fire Punch|move3type=Fire
|move4=ThunderPunch|move4type=Electric}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=123|pokemon=Scyther
|level=50-100|gender=male|type1=Bug|type2=Flying|held=BrightPowder
|move1=Agility|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Baton Pass|move2type=Normal
|move3=Wing Attack|move3type=Flying
|move4=Swords Dance|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=221|pokemon=Piloswine
|level=50-100|gender=male|type1=Ice|type2=Ground|held=Quick Claw
|move1=Roar|move1type=Normal
|move2=Ice Beam|move2type=Ice
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Rock Slide|move4type=Rock}}
{{Party/Div|color={{blue color}}}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=229|pokemon=Houndoom
|level=50-100|gender=male|type1=Dark|type2=Fire|held=Focus Band
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel
|move4=Reversal|move4type=Fighting}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=230|pokemon=Kingdra
|level=50-100|gender=female|type1=Water|type2=Dragon|held=Scope Lens
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water
|move2=DragonBreath|move2type=Dragon
|move3=Ice Beam|move3type=Ice
|move4=Flail|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=241|pokemon=Miltank
|level=50-100|gender=female|type1=Normal|held=MiracleBerry
|move1=Body Slam|move1type=Normal
|move2=Reversal|move2type=Fighting
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Shadow Ball|move4type=Ghost}}
{{Party/Footer}}

===Quotes===
===={{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}====
'''[[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]'''

* If talked to before going into wild grass
:''"Yo <{{player}}>! Gramps isn't around!"''
:''"I ran here 'cos he said he had a <sc>Pokémon</sc> for me."''{{sup/1|Y}}

* After getting dragged into lab
:''"Gramps! I'm fed up with waiting!"''
:''"Hey! Gramps! What about me?"''

* Before player chooses the starter Pokémon
:''"Heh, I don't need to be greedy like you! Go ahead and choose, <player>!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"Humph, I'll get a better <sc>{{OBP|Pokémon|species}}</sc> than you!"''{{sup/1|Y}}

* When choosing starter{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"I'll take this one, then!"''

* When snatching starter{{sup/1|Y}}
:''"No way! <player>, I want this <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
:''"Gramps, I want this one!"''

* After choosing starter
:''"My <sc>Pokémon</sc> looks a lot stronger."''{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"Heh, my <sc>Pokémon</sc> looks a lot stronger."''{{sup/1|Y}}

* Before battle
:''"Wait <player>! Let's check out our <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Come on, I'll take you on!"''

* After being defeated
:''"WHAT? Unbelievable! I picked the wrong <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''

* If the player is {{tt|defeated|This battle doesn't result in the player blacking out upon losing. Instead, Blue will leave as usual.}}
:''"Yeah! Am I great or what?"''

* After the battle
:''"Okay! I'll make my <sc>Pokémon</sc> fight to toughen it up! <player>! Gramps! Smell you later!"''

* After delivering the {{key|I|Oak's Parcel}}
:''"Gramps! What did you call me for?"''{{sup/1|RB}}
:''"Gramps! Gramps, my <sc>Pokémon</sc> has grown stronger! Check it out!"''{{sup/1|Y}}
:''"Alright Gramps! Leave it all to me! <player> I hate to say it, but I don't need you! I know! I'll borrow a <sc>{{key|I|Town Map}}</sc> from my [[Daisy Oak|sis]]! I'll tell her not to lend you one, <player>! Hahaha!"''

'''{{rt|22|Kanto}}'''
* Optional battle
:* Before the battle
::''"Hey! <player>! You're going to <sc>[[Indigo League|Pokémon League]]</sc>? Forget it! You probably don't have any <sc>[[Badge]]</sc>s! The guard won't let you through! By the way, did your <sc>Pokémon</sc> get any stronger?"''

:* After being defeated
::''"Awww! You just lucked out!"''

:* If the player is defeated
::''"Yeah! Am I great or what?"''

:* After being defeated
::''"I heard <sc>Pokémon League</sc> has many tough trainers! I have to figure out how to get past them! You should quit dawdling and get a move on!"''

* Mandatory battle
:* Before the battle
::''"What? <player>! What a surprise to see you here! So you're going to <sc>Pokémon League</sc>? You collected all the <sc>Badge</sc>s too? That's cool! Then I'll whip you <player> as a warm up for <sc>Pokémon League</sc>! Come on!"''

:* After being defeated
::''"What!? I was just careless!"''

:* After being defeated
::''"That loosened me up! I'm ready for <sc>Pokémon League</sc>! <player>, you need more practice! But hey, you know that! I'm out of here. Smell ya!"''

'''[[Cerulean City]]'''
* Before battle
:''"Yo! <player>! You're still struggling along back here? I'm doing great! I caught a bunch of strong and smart <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Here, let me see what you caught, <player>!"''

* After being defeated
:''"Hey! Take it easy! You won already!"''

* If the player is defeated
:''"Yeah! Am I great or what?"''

* After being defeated
:''"Hey, guess what? I went to <sc>[[Bill]]</sc>'s and got him to show me his rare <sc>Pokémon</sc>! That added a lot of pages to my <sc>[[Pokédex]]</sc>! After all, <sc>Bill</sc>'s world famous as a <sc>{{tc|Poké Maniac|PokéManiac}}</sc>! He invented the [[Pokémon Storage System|<sc>Pokémon</sc> Storage System]] on PC! Since you're using his system, go thank him! Well, I better go rolling! Smell ya later!"''

'''[[S.S. Anne]]'''
* Before battle
:''"Bonjour! <player>! Imagine seeing you here! <player>, were you really invited? So how's your <sc>Pokédex</sc> coming? I already caught 40 kinds, pal! Different kinds are everywhere! Crawl around in grassy areas!

* Being defeated
:''"Humph! At least you're raising your <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''

* After being defeated
:''"I heard there was a <sc>{{m|Cut}}</sc> master on board. But, he was just a seasick, old man! But <sc>Cut</sc> itself is really useful! You should go see him! Smell ya!"''

'''[[Pokémon Tower]]'''
* Before battle
:''"Hey, <player>! What brings you here? Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> don't look dead! I can at least make them faint! Let's go, pal!"''

* Being defeated
:''"What? You stinker!" I took it easy on you too!"''

* After being defeated
:''"How's your <sc>Pokédex</sc> coming, pal? I just caught a <sc>{{p|Cubone}}</sc>! I can't find the grown-up <sc>{{p|Marowak}}</sc> yet! I doubt there are any left! Well I better get going! I've got a lot to accomplish, pal! Smell ya later!"''

'''[[Silph Co.]]'''
* Before battle
:''"What kept you <player>? Hahaha! I thought you'd turn up if I waited here! I guess [[Team Rocket|<sc>Team Rocket</sc>]] slowed you down! Not that I care! I saw you in <sc>{{ci|Saffron}}</sc>, so I decided to see if you got better!"''

* Being defeated
:''"Oh ho! So, you are ready for <sc>[[Giovanni|Boss Rocket]]</sc>!

* After being defeated
:''"Well, <player>! I'm moving on up and ahead! By checking my <sc>Pokédex</sc>, I'm starting to see what's strong and how they evolve! I'm going to the <sc>Pokémon League</sc> to boot out the <sc>[[Elite Four]]</sc>! I'll become the world's most powerful trainer! <player>, well good luck to you! Don't sweat it! Smell ya!"''

'''[[Indigo Plateau]]'''
* Before battle
:''"Hey! I was looking forward to seeing you, <player>! My rival should be strong to keep me sharp! While working on my <sc>Pokédex</sc>, I looked all over for powerful <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Not only that, I assembled teams that would beat any <sc>Pokémon</sc> type! And now! I am the <sc>Pokémon League</sc> Champion! <Player>! Do you know what that means? I'll tell you! I am the most powerful trainer in the world!"''

* Being defeated
:''"NO! That can't be! You beat my best! After all that work to become <sc>League</sc> champ? My reign is over already? It's not fair!"''

* After being defeated
:''"Why? Why did I lose? I never made any mistakes raising my <sc>Pokémon</sc>… Darn it! You're the new <sc>Pokémon League</sc> Champion! Although I don't like to admit it."''

===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
'''Cinnabar Island'''
:''"Who are you? Well, it's plain to see that you're a trainer… My name's <sc>Blue</sc>. I was once the <sc>Champion</sc>, although it was for only a short time… That meddling <sc>{{ga|Red}}</sc> did me in… Anyway, what do you want? You want to challenge me or something? …I hate to say it, but I'm not in the mood for a battle now. Take a good look around you… A volcano erupts, and just like that, a whole town disappears. We can go on winning and losing in <sc>Pokémon</sc>. But if nature so much as twitches, we can lose in a second. … That's the way it is… But, anyway, I'm still a trainer. If I see a strong opponent, it makes me want to battle. If you want to battle me, come to the <sc>Viridian Gym</sc>. I'll take you on then."''

'''Viridian Gym'''
* Before battle
:''"Yo! Finally got here, huh? I wasn't in the mood at <sc>Cinnabar</sc>, but now I'm ready to battle you. … You're telling me you conquered all the <sc>Gyms</sc> in <sc>Johto</sc>? Heh! <sc>Johto</sc>'s <sc>Gyms</sc> must be pretty pathetic then. Hey, don't worry about it. I'll know if you are good or not by battling you right now. Ready, <sc>Johto</sc> boy{{sup/2|GS}}/<sc>Johto Champ</sc>{{sup/2|C}}?"''

* Being defeated
:''"What? How the heck did I lose to you? … Tch, all right… Here, take this-- it's <sc>{{Badge|Earth|EarthBadge}}</sc>."''

* After being defeated
:''"… All right, I was wrong. You're the real deal. You are a good trainer. But I'm going to beat you someday. Don't you forget it!"''
:''"Listen, you. You better not lose until I beat you. Got it?"''

===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
'''[[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]'''
* If talked before going into grass
:''"What, it's only <player>? Gramps isn't around."''

* After getting dragged into lab
:''"Gramps! I'm fed up with waiting!"''
:''"Hey! Gramps! No fair! What about me?"''

* Before player chooses the starter Pokémon
:''"Heh, I don't need to be greedy like you. I'm mature! Go ahead and choose, <player>!"''

* While choosing the starter
:''"I'll take this one, then!"''

* After choosing starter
:''"My <sc>Pokémon</sc> looks a lot tougher than yours."''

* Before battle
:''"Wait <player>! Let's check out our <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Come on, I'll take you on!"''

* After being defeated
:''"WHAT? Unbelievable! I picked the wrong <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''

* If the player is {{tt|defeated|This battle doesn't result in the player blacking out upon losing. Instead, Blue will leave as usual.}}
:''"<starter>, come back! Yeah! Am I great or what?"''

* After the battle
:''"Okay! I'll make my <sc>Pokémon</sc> battle to toughen it up! <player>! Gramps! Smell you later!"''

* After delivering the {{key|III|Oak's Parcel}}
:''"Gramps! I almost forgot! What did you call me for?"''
:''"Alright Gramps! Leave it all to me! <player> I hate to say it, but you won't be necessary for this. I know! I'll borrow a <sc>Town Map</sc> from my sis! I'll tell her not to lend you one, <player>! Hahaha! Don't bother coming around to my place after this!"''

* When receiving National Pokédex:
:''"Hey, I heard that! Gramps, what's with favoring <player> over me all the time? I went and collected more <sc>Pokémon</sc> and faster, too. You should just let me handle everything."''
:''"Gramps, calm down. Don't get so excited. I'll get the <sc>Pokédex</sc> completed, don't you worry about a thing. I think I'll try looking around <sc>One Island</sc> first… Anyways, I am outta here!"''

'''{{rt|22|Kanto}}'''
* Optional battle
:* Before the battle
::''"Hey! <player>! You're off to the <sc>Pokémon League</sc>? Forget about it! You probably don't have any <sc>Badge</sc>s, do you? The guard won't let you through without them. By the way, did your <sc>Pokémon</sc> get any stronger?"''

:* After being defeated
::''"Awww! You just lucked out!"''

:* If the player is defeated
::''"<current Pokémon>, come back! Yeah! Am I great or what?"''

:* After being defeated
::''"I heard the <sc>Pokémon League</sc> is crawling with tough <sc>Trainers</sc>. I have to figure out how to get past them. You should quit dawdling and get a move on!"''

* Mandatory battle
:* Before the battle
::''"What? <player>! What a surprise to see you here! So you're going to the <sc>Pokémon League</sc>? You collected all the <sc>Badge</sc>s too? That's cool! Then I'll whip you, <player>, as a warm-up for the <sc>Pokémon League</sc>! Come on!"''

:* Being defeated
::''"What!? I was just careless, you!"''

:* After being defeated
::''"That loosened me up. I'm ready for the <sc>Pokémon League</sc>! <player>, you need more practice! But hey, you know that! I'm out of here. Smell ya!"''

'''[[Cerulean City]]'''
* Before battle
:''"Yo! <player>! You're still struggling along back here? I'm doing great! I caught a bunch of strong and smart <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Here, let me see what you caught, <player>!"''

* Being defeated
:''"Hey! Take it easy! You won already!"''

* After being defeated
:''"Hey, guess what? I went to <sc>Bill</sc>'s and got him to show me his rare <sc>Pokémon</sc>. That added a lot of pages to my <sc>[[Pokédex]]</sc>! After all, <sc>Bill</sc>'s world famous as a <sc>PokéManiac</sc>. He invented the <sc>Pokémon</sc> Storage System on PC, too. Since you're using his system, go thank him. Well, I better go rolling! Smell ya later!"''
:''"Oh yeah, right. I feel sorry for you. No, really. You're always plodding behind me. So here, I'll give you a little present as a favor. A chatty gossip like you… [[Fame Checker|That]] thing's perfect. I don't need it because I don't give a hoot about others. All right, this time I really am gone. Smell ya!"''

'''[[S.S. Anne]]'''
* Before battle
:''"Bonjour! <player>! Imagine seeing you here! <player>, were you really invited? So how's your <sc>Pokédex</sc> coming? I already caught 40 kinds, pal. Different kinds are everywhere. Crawl around in grassy areas, and look hard for them."''

* Being defeated
:''"Humph! At least you're raising your <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''

* After being defeated
:''"I heard there was a <sc>Cut</sc> master on board. But he was just a seasick old man! <sc>Cut</sc> itself is really useful! Yup, it'll be handy. You should go see him, too. Smell ya!"''

'''[[Pokémon Tower]]'''
* Before battle
:''"Hey, <player>! What brings you here? Is your <sc>Pokémon</sc> dead? Hey! It's alive! I can at least make them faint! Let's go!"''

* Being defeated
:''"What? You stinker!" I took it easy on you, too!"''

* After being defeated
:''"How's your <sc>Pokédex</sc> coming? I just caught a <sc>Cubone</sc>! I can't find the bigger <sc>Marowak</sc>. Where could they be? I bet there aren't any left! Well I better get going! I've got a lot to accomplish, unlike you! Smell ya later!"''

'''[[Silph Co.]]'''
* Before battle
:''"What kept you <player>? Hahaha! I thought you'd turn up if I waited here! I guess <sc>Team Rocket</sc> slowed you down! Not that I care! I saw you in <sc>Saffron</sc>, so I decided to see if you got better!"''

* Being defeated
:''"Oh man! So, you are ready for <sc>Boss Rocket</sc>!"''

* After being defeated
:''"Well, <player>! I'm moving on up and ahead! By checking my <sc>Pokédex</sc>, I'm starting to see what's strong and how they evolve! Am I a genius or what? I'm going to the <sc>Pokémon League</sc> to boot out the <sc>Elite Four</sc>! I'll become the world's most powerful <sc>Trainer</sc>! <player>, well good luck to you! Don't sweat it! Smell ya!"''

'''[[Indigo Plateau]]'''
* Before battle
:''"Hey, <player>! {{tt|I was looking forward to seeing you, <player>!|First time}}/{{tt|You came back, <player>! Hahah, that is so great!|Subsequent times}} My rival should be strong to keep me sharp. While working on my <sc>Pokédex</sc>, I looked all over for <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Not only that, I assembled teams that would beat any <sc>Pokémon</sc> type. And now… I am the <sc>Pokémon League Champion</sc>! <Player>! Do you know what that means? I'll tell you. I am the most powerful <sc>Trainer</sc> in the world!"''

* Being defeated
:''"NO! That can't be! You beat me at my best! After all that work to become the <sc>League Champ</sc>? My reign is over already? It's not fair!"''

* After being defeated
:''"Why? Why did I lose? I never made any mistakes raising my <sc>Pokémon</sc>… Darn it! You're the new <sc>Pokémon League Champion</sc>! Although I don't like to admit it…"''

'''{{OBP|Four Island|town}}'''
:''"Hey! <player>! What are you doing here in the <sc>Sevii Islands</sc>? You should quit copying me, you know? Anyways, I already got my <sc>[[Pokémon Egg]]</sc> so I'm done with this island. Heh, I bet you don't even know about <sc>Pokémon Eggs</sc>. You'll never fill your <sc>[[National Pokédex]]</sc> that way. By the way, I saw [[Lorelei|someone]] we both know on this island. Why don't you go look around if it makes you curious? Me, I don't have time to waste. Be smelling ya!"''

'''{{OBP|Six Island|town}}'''
:''"Hey, <player>! How's your <sc>[[Pokédex]]</sc> filling up? It looks like it's impossible to get all the <sc>Pokémon</sc> by hanging around just these parts. Maybe there are <sc>Pokémon</sc> we don't know about somewhere [[Hoenn|far away]]… … … … … … … … … … Well, if I can't do it, there's no way for you to get it done. I'm not going to get all desperate over this. I'll keep collecting <sc>Pokémon</sc> at my own pace while I train them. That's what I'll do. So there's no point staying here. I may as well leave for home. That's that, then! Smell ya later!"''

===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
'''Cinnabar Island'''
* When first talked to
:''"Who are you? My name's Blue. I was once the Kanto Champion. Although it was short-lived thanks to {{ga|Red}}… Anyway, take a good look around you…"''
:''"A volcano erupts, and just like that, a whole town disappears. We can go on winning and losing in Pokémon, but if nature so much as twitches, we can be overwhelmed in a second… That's the way it is… But, anyway, I'm still a Trainer. If I see a strong opponent, it makes me want to battle."''

* If the player has less than seven Kanto Badges
:''"If you want to battle me… for real, show me how many Kanto Badges you've got. … <number of Kanto Badges>… You're not ready to battle me…"''

* If the player has seven Kanto Badges
:''"If you want to battle me… for real, come to the Viridian Gym. I'll be waiting for you!"''

* On Fridays, after defeating Red
:''"You are quite something! You defeated Red!? That's great! Let's take a picture together!"
::'''Yes''': ''"All right!"''
:::''"Thanks for the nice picture!"''
::'''No''': ''"Oh, well..."''

'''Viridian Gym'''
* Before battle
:''"Yo! Finally got here, huh? I wasn't in the mood at Cinnabar, but now I'm ready to battle you. … You're telling me you conquered all the Gyms in Johto? Hahaha! Heh! Johto's Gyms are that pathetic? Hey, don't worry about it. I'll know if you are good or not by battling you right now."''

* After sending out last Pokémon
:''"Heh heh heh… You're unprepared for this. We'll knock you down!"''

* Last Pokémon on critical health
:''"Perhaps I'm the one who was unprepared?"''

* Being defeated
:''"This is the real power of Johto…"''

* After being defeated
:''"No way! How the heck did I lose to you? … Tch, all right… Here, take this. It's the {{Badge|Earth}}."''
:''"With this Badge, you'll be able to use the [[HM]] move {{m|Rock Climb}}! Here! Take [[TM92|this]] as well!''"
:''"It contains {{m|Trick Room}}! It allows slower Pokémon to move before faster Pokémon for a while. It's a very tricky move, isn't it? Hence the name!"''
:''"… All right, I was wrong. You're the real deal. You are a good trainer. But I'm going to beat you someday. Don't you forget it!"''

'''Fighting Dojo'''
* Before battle
:''"Good! Thanks for coming to lose to me!"''

* Being defeated
:''"Just as I expected! No wonder you've become the Champion…"''

* After being defeated
:''"Hahaha! My scare tactic doesn't scare you at all!"

'''PokéGear Phone'''
:''For registering Blue's number, see [[Daisy Oak]]''

* Calling him
:''"Hello…Whatever… Don't worry about me. I'm doing peachy over here! If it's not Sunday night, then I'm not available. Call then or forget about it!"''

::On Sunday evenings:
:''"Hello…Whatever… Don't worry about me. I'm doing peachy over here! I was just looking for something to do! Wanna battle me again?"''
::'''Yes''': ''"Whatever! I won't lose to you again, got that? I'll be waiting at the Fighting Dojo in [[Saffron City]]."''
::'''No''': ''"Whatever. Sounds like you're pretty busy yourself."''

* Before defeating all Gym Leaders
:''"Hello…Whatever… Don't worry about me. I'm doing peachy over here! Are there any Gym Leaders you haven’t battled yet? Make your move! Show some initiative!"''

* If he is waiting at the Fighting Dojo
:''"Hello…Whatever… Don't worry about me. I'm doing peachy over here! I'm waiting at the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City. C'mon, show a little initiative here!"''

* If the Player is in a Gym or the Fighting Dojo
:''"Wha... I can't make out what you're saying! This connection is no good! Call from somewhere better, OK?"''

* If the Player has made too many appointments to battle
:''"Wha…? Oh, C’mon…Haven’t you made plans with enough other people?"''

*Blue calling the Player
:''"I'm Blue. Man, this guy called Red brought me down in a heartbeat. I haven't seen him in a long time...I wonder where he is and what he's up to...Come to think of it, you look a little bit like Red. Yeah, you do. Just...Just a little bit. Whatever..."''
:''"I’m Blue. When I look at Pokémon, I get a strange feeling—you ever get that? There’s round ones, flying ones, swimming ones, flaming ones, freezing ones, shiny ones, dark ones—there are so many different types, and yet, they’re all Pokémon. I mean, like Pokémon, there’s not just one type of person, either…But it’s still kind of strange when you think about it."''
:''"I’m Blue. Anyway, you’re really something. Traveling all by yourself, visiting all these different Gyms you find and beating them all…Well, you’re not really alone…You’ve got Pokémon with you!"''

::If he is waiting at the Fighting Dojo:
:''"I'm Blue. Remember we made plans to battle at the Fighting Dojo in Saffron City? Wha...! Did you seriously forget? C'mon, I don't have all day!" ''

===={{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}====
'''[[Pokémon World Tournament]]'''
* Before battle (first round)
:''"Right now, I'm really in the mood for a battle!"''

* Before battle (second round)
:''"But, I'm a Trainer. If I see a strong opponent, it makes me want to battle."''

* Before battle (final round)
:''"I'll know if you are good or not by battling you right now."''

* Being defeated
:''"How the heck did I lose to you?"''

* If the player is defeated
:''"This is what I, Kanto's top-level Trainer, can really do!"''

* After being defeated
:''"You're the real deal. You are a good Trainer. But I'm going to beat you someday. Don't you forget it!"''

* After winning
:''"You're tough, I'll give you that. But there's always someone better. You have to be more dedicated! Smell ya later!"''

* In the lobby, after the tournament
:''"Three wins and you've done it! Luck can also be a factor, and I'm still not satisfied at all! Oh, I didn't think you won because of luck, though!"''

====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
* After defeating [[Lance]]
:''"So you're the trainer who conquered <sc>Johto Castle</sc>. Come on, I'll take you on anytime."''

* Before battle
:''"I'm <sc>Blue</sc>, the <sc>Viridian Gym Leader</sc>. Let's get going!"''
:''"You must be pretty good to get this far."''
:''"I don't know about your strategy, but balance is the key!"''

* Sending out first Pokémon
:''"There!"''

* Sending out a new Pokémon
:''"It's <Pokémon>!"''
:''"<Pokémon>, it's yours for the taking!"''
:''"<Pokémon>, it's your show!"''
:''"Get it, <Pokémon>!"''

* [[Recall]]ing a Pokémon
:''"This is pointless! Get back here!"''
:''"Switch, <Pokémon>!"''
:''"Way to go, <Pokémon>!"''
:''"<Pokémon>, that's good!"''

* Own Pokémon faints
:''"Wh-what! Wait a sec!"''
:''"Arrrgh! You jerk!"''

* Player's Pokémon faints
:''"There! Yes!"''

* Own Pokémon lands a [[critical hit]]
:''"Yes! Critical hit! Ha, ha, ha! Lucky!"''

* Player's Pokémon lands a critical hit
:''"Waaah! No luck there! Took it where it's weak!"''

* Own Pokémon being hurt by a {{cat|Moves that partially trap|partially-trapping move}}
:''"Man, that's frustrating."''

* Successfully {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the player's Pokémon
:''"OK!"''

* Successfully {{status|burn}}ing the player's Pokémon
:''"Heh, that's working!"''

* Successfully {{status|Freeze|freezing}} the player's Pokémon
:''"Look at that! All frozen."''

* If the player is defeated
:''"That's mine!"''

* After being defeated
:''"Lost? I lost? No way!"''
:''"You really are tough. I have to hand it to you."''
:''"I've only lost to {{ga|Red|him}} and now to you… Him? Hee, hee…"''

* After winning
:''"It all comes down to your sense of balance."''
:''"See? My power is what got me here."''
:''"Sorry to say it, but this is it for you."''

* If the battle ended in a draw
:''"You just got lucky."''

* If the player runs from the battle
:''"What? How boring is that?"''

* After defeating all Kanto Gym Leaders
:''"You defeated all eight of us. You've earned the right to challenge {{ga|Red|the last trainer}} in the <sc>Kanto Gym Leader Castle</sc>."''

==Artwork==
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:RGB guidebook.jpg|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Sugimori1996.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Rival artwork.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red Blue Blue.png|70px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Yellow Blue.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Blue.png|100px]]
|- style="color:#FFF;"
| Artwork of the starters
| Early artwork with {{color2|FFF|Red (game)|Red}}
| Early artwork battling {{color2|FFF|Red (game)|Red}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Official artwork from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
|}

===Sprites===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RG Blue 1.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RG Blue 2.png‎]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RG Blue 3.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Y Blue 1.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Y Blue 2.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr Y Blue 3.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Blue.png]]
|- style="color:#FFF;"
| First sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| Second sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Champion|Champion}} sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
| First sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Second sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Champion|Champion}} sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
| Sprite from {{color2|FFF|Generation II}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Blue 1.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Blue 2.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Blue 3.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:FRLG Blue Title.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Rival Blue.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Blue.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Blue.png]]
|- style="color:#FFF;"
| First sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Second sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Champion|Champion}} sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Intro sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Credits sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Blue I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Blue II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Blue III OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Blue IV OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Blue OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:VSBlue.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{blue color dark}}; background: #{{blue color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Rival Stadium.png]]
|- style="color:#FFF;"
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|FFF|Generation I}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|FFF|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Overworld sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
| VS sprite from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Portrait from {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium}} and {{color2|FFF|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|}

==Optional names==
{| style="float:left; background: #{{blue color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{blue color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! Game
! Japanese
! English
! French
! German
! Italian
! Spanish
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|Red
|<ab>グリーン ''Green''
シゲル ''Shigeru''
ジョン ''John''</ab>
|<ab>Blue
{{an|Gary}}
John</ab>
|<ab>Blue
Régis
Jean</ab>
|<ab>Blau
Gary
John</ab>
|<ab>Blu
Gary
Pippo</ab>
|<ab>Azul
Gary
Juan</ab>
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|Green
|<ab>レッド ''Red''
サトシ ''Satoshi''
ジャック ''Jack''</ab>
|
|
|
|
|
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|Blue
|<ab>レッド ''Red''
グリーン ''Green''
ヒロシ ''Hiroshi''</ab>
|<ab>Red
Ash
Jack</ab>
|<ab>Red
Sacha
Paul</ab>
|<ab></ab>
|<ab></ab>
|<ab>Rojo
Ash
Jaime</ab>
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|Yellow
|<ab>ブルー ''Blue''
シゲル ''Shigeru''
ジョン ''John''</ab>
|<ab>Blue
Gary
John</ab>
|
|
|
|
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|FireRed
|<ab>グリーン ''Green''
シゲル ''Shigeru''
ツネカズ ''Tsunekazu''
サトル ''Satoru''</ab>
|<ab>Green
Gary
Kaz
Toru</ab>
|<ab>Green
Yan
Mael
Davy</ab>
|<ab>Grün
Gary
Hugo
Michael</ab>
|<ab></ab>
|<ab>Verte
Bosco
Floren
Silvio</ab>
|- style="background: #FFF;"
| LeafGreen
|<ab>レッド ''Red''
サトシ ''Satoshi''
ケン ''Ken''
シゲキ ''Shigeki''</ab>
|<ab>Red
Ash
Kene
Geki</ab>
|<ab>Red
Danny
Gurvan
Gontran</ab>
|<ab>Rot
Sven
Gerd
Hans</ab>
|<ab>Rosso
Ash
Dimitri
Attilio</ab>
|<ab>Joro
Furio
Llamín
Candel</ab>
|}{{-}}

==Counterparts==
===In the anime===
[[File:Gary Oak DP.png|thumb|200px|Blue's anime counterpart, Gary Oak]]
{{main|Gary Oak}}
{{main|Blue (Origins)}}
Blue himself does not make an appearance in the anime; however, he receives an [[cross-canon counterpart|anime counterpart]] in Gary Oak, [[Ash Ketchum]]'s rival. Much like Blue, Gary was initially very arrogant, but mellowed out after he was defeated by his rival. Unlike Blue, however, Gary has not been shown to have taken over Viridian Gym, instead he has decided to become a Pokémon researcher like his grandfather, and is currently working with [[Professor Rowan]] in [[Sinnoh]].

Blue also had a direct counterpart that appeared in the [[Pokémon Origins]] mini-series. This counterpart shared Blue's name, in-game role, and design.

===In the manga===
[[File:Blue HIBAPC.png|thumb|200px|Blue in How I Became a Pokémon Card]]
====In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga====
Blue appeared in [[PW10]] of [[How I Became a Pokémon Card]].
{{sectionstub}}
=====Pokémon=====
{| width="50%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Blue|Venusaur|Blue Venusaur HIBAPC.png|tcg grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Blue|Arcanine|Blue Arcanine HIBAPC.png|tcg fire|link=no}}
|}

====In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga====
[[File:Blue JBA.png|thumb|200px|Blue in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]
Another counterpart of Blue makes an appearance in [[Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]] where he is the final Gym Leader in Kanto that [[Jō]] faced. After the battle, Blue tells him of {{ga|Red|a Trainer}} in [[Mt. Silver]].

=====Pokémon=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Blue
|pkmn=Pidgeot
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Blue Pidgeot JBA.png
|epnum=JBA6
|epname=The True Road to Becoming the Strongest!!
|desc={{p|Pidgeot}} is Blue's only known Pokémon. It battled with [[Jō's Feraligatr]] and lost.

Pidgeot's only known move is {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|Blue called for the move but Pidgeot was defeated before the move was used}}.}}

===In other manga===
Blue, like many in-game characters, has several counterparts in the many different manga series based on Pokémon. While these manga counterparts are distinct from Blue and each other, they generally share his appearance and personality traits.

====In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga====
{{main|Gary Oak#In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga|Gary Oak → In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga}}
Blue's anime counterpart, [[Gary Oak]], also appears in the [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga. In the manga, he has a sister (unseen in the anime) named [[Daisy Oak|May]].

====In the Pokémon 4Koma manga====
{{main|Rival (4Koma)}}
In [[Pokémon 4Koma]], Blue has a counterpart simply named {{OBP|Rival|4Koma}}.

====In the Pokémon Adventures manga====
{{Main|Blue (Adventures)}}
Blue has a direct counterpart in a similarly named character of [[Pokémon Adventures]].

====In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga====
{{main|Green (Pocket Monsters)}}
Blue has a counterpart in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga named {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}}. Green is {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}'s rival and, like Blue, is {{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}}'s grandson.

====In the Pokémon Zensho manga====
{{main|Shigeru (Zensho)}}
Blue has a counterpart in the [[Pokémon Zensho]] manga named {{Zensho|Shigeru}}, named after Blue's alternate name from the games and {{Gary}}'s Japanese name.

==Trivia==
* Blue's profile front sprites from {{game|Red and Green|s}}, like {{ga|Red}}'s, possibly correspond to his earlier [[Capsule Monsters]] artwork instead of his final [[Generation I]] artwork, suggesting that the sprites were created very early in the games' development or that [[Game Freak]] forgot to update their aesthetics to match the changes.
** Although part of the changes made in {{game|Yellow}} are directly inspired by the {{pkmn|anime}}, the updates to Blue's front sprites were done in order to match his then official artwork more accurately. Then, possibly, his updated initial profile front sprite was recycled for the [[Generation II]] games. Another possibility is that Pokémon Yellow actually uses that sprite from {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, as these games were originally scheduled for a March 1998 release according to the '''''Official Guidebook of Nintendo Spaceworld '97''''' (Japanese: '''NINTENDOスペースワールド'97オフィシャルガイドブック''') and the Nintendo Spaceworld 1997 website,<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/19980224225429/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n12/swgbsoft/swgb03.html#gb19 SPACEWORLD'97 出展　GAME BOYソフト]</ref> while Pokémon Yellow came out in September 1998, just months after Game Freak decided to delay them. A similar situation occurs with {{ga|Red}}.
* Hidden data in the [[Generation I]] games reveals placeholder names for Blue and {{ga|Red}}:
** The unused default name for Blue in the English [[Generation I]] games is <sc>{{wp|Sony}}</sc> while Red's is <sc>[[Nintendo|Ninten]]</sc>. While it is impossible to view these names during regular gameplay, changing a few {{wp|memory address}}es in {{wp|Random-access memory|RAM}} can allow for these names to appear as shown [http://acmlm.kafuka.org/board/thread.php?pid=18912#18912 here]. This references the fact that in the years surrounding the releases of the Generation I games, Sony was Nintendo's main competition. Ninten is also the default name of the main protagonist of {{wb|Mother (video game)|Mother}}, a game developed by [[Creatures, Inc.]], which has worked on the [[Pokémon games]] since the start.
** In the Japanese [[Generation I]] games, the unused default names for Blue and Red differ between {{game|Red and Green|s}} and {{game|Blue| (Japanese)}} and then between the latter and {{game|Yellow}}<ref>[http://iimarck.us/i/default-names/ Default names]</ref>:
*** In Pokémon Red and Green, Blue's unused default name is いしはら ''Ishihara'' while Red's is やまぐち ''Yamaguchi''. Ishihara refers to [[Tsunekazu Ishihara]], the current president and {{wp|Chief executive officer|CEO}} of [[The Pokémon Company]] and who was the games' producer at the time, while Yamaguchi refers to Wataru Yamaguchi, an art director that worked on the original games.
*** In Pokémon Blue, the unused default names for Blue and Red are, respectively, クリチャ ''Kuricha'', a reference to [[Creatures, Inc.]] and ゲーフリ ''Gēfuri'', an abbreviation of [[Game Freak]]'s name in Japanese (ゲームフリーク ''Gēmu Furīku'').
*** In {{game|Yellow}}, Blue's unused default name remained unaltered while Red's was subtly altered by gaining an extra digit (ゲーフリ１).
* During the development stage of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, Blue was initially named ギャラ夫 ''Gyarao'', a reference to him being a Trainer of {{p|Gyarados}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SUPER_32X/status/524989875867504641 Ken Sugimori's Twitter]</ref>
* Along with {{ga|Red}}, [[Lance]], and the [[Generation I]] and {{Gen|III}} [[Kanto]] [[Gym Leader]]s (excluding [[Koga]] and [[Giovanni]]), Blue has appeared in [[generation]]s I-V of the [[Pokémon games]]. He is also the only [[rival]] with this feat.
* Blue is the only character that has been a [[Rival]], {{pkmn|Champion}}, and [[Gym Leader]].
* His English name Blue Oak is the name of a species of {{wp|Quercus douglasii|oak tree}}. He shares this distinction with his {{Gary|anime counterpart}}, {{wp|Quercus garryana|Gary Oak}}.
* Blue's {{p|Exeggutor}} in {{game|Red and Blue|s}} is the only Champion Pokémon in any game to know less than four [[move]]s.
* Blue's [[level]] 60 {{p|Pidgeot}} in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} is the highest level Pokémon used by a Gym Leader outside of [[rematch]]es.
* Blue is the only Gym Leader to share his name with his Gym's [[Badge]], as the Earth Badge is called the "Green Badge" in Japanese, matching Blue's Japanese name.
** Blue is also the only Gym Leader to use a full [[party]] of six Pokémon in a Gym battle.
* In the Round 2 battle of {{g|Stadium 2}}, each of Blue's Pokémon is the signature Pokémon of a Trainer battled at the end of a stage at the Johto [[Gym Leader Castle]]: {{p|Gengar}} is the signature Pokémon of [[Morty]], {{p|Scyther}} is the signature Pokémon of [[Bugsy]], {{p|Piloswine}} is the signature Pokémon of [[Pryce]], {{p|Houndoom}} is the signature Pokémon of [[Archer]], {{p|Kingdra}} is the signature Pokémon of [[Clair]], and {{p|Miltank}} is the signature Pokémon of [[Whitney]].

==In other languages==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{blue color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{blue color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, French
|Blue
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Blau
|''Blau'' is German for blue.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Blu
|''Blu'' is Italian for blue.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Azul
|''Azul'' is Spanish for blue.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|'''그린''' ''Geurin''
|Hangul phonetic for Green.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|小茂 ''Xiǎomào''
|Same as Gary's Chinese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
<references/>
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{{NPC|blue|kanto=yes}}
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{{Rival characters}} 
{{Champions}} 
{{Kanto League}} 
{{Gym Leaders of Kanto}} 
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[[Category:Red, Blue and Yellow characters]]
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EP030

2016-03-01T19:14:48Z

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title_en=Sparks Fly for Magnemite |
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'''Sparks Fly for Magnemite''' (Japanese: '''コイルはでんきネズミのユメをみるか！？''' ''Do {{tt|Coil|Magnemite}} Dream of Electric Mice!?'') is the 30th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 21, 1997 and in the United States on October 16, 1998.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

As our heroes make their way through the industrial town of Gringy City, Pikachu, perhaps weary from travel, is in a strange state; the electric sacks on his cheeks are continually twitching as though overcharged. At the town's Pokémon Center, Joy diagnoses Pikachu as being in the first stages of a Pokémon cold. She begins treatment immediately, but the town suddenly goes into a blackout. Assuming the problem to be in the power-generating station near the beach, Ash and friends go to investigate. There they discover the Pokémon, Magnemite and a pack of Grimer—Pokémon created from sludge. What exactly is going on?

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} make their way through [[Gringey City]]. The air and water there is incredibly polluted thanks to the many factories. Ash notices that {{AP|Pikachu}} is acting weird. Sparks are coming out of its cheeks and its face is red. A shadowy {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} watches from a nearby alley.

Ash wears rubber gloves as he rushes Pikachu to the [[Pokémon Center]]. {{MTR}} watches them enter from a periscope deep in the sewers. [[Jessie]] and [[James]] begin to do the [[Team Rocket mottos|motto]], then complain about the horrible smell instead. Meowth gives them scuba suits to wear, and says he'll stay there to pump them oxygen and fresh air. Meowth tells them to dive into the water and swim through the pipes to the Pokémon Center, but they refuse. Meowth pushes a button which delivers the hapless humans an electric shock. They reluctantly enter the sludge water of the sewers.

Ash rings the bell at the desk. A [[Nurse Joy]] comes out of a nearby room, yawning. It's late at night and she dismisses Pikachu's condition as a cold. When Ash yells at her for not being very helpful, she explains that the sparks coming out of Pikachu's cheeks are an early symptom of a cold in {{t|electric}} rodent Pokémon. She suggests that they leave Pikachu there for the night, and it will be fine in the morning.

At the same time, a large group of {{p|Grimer}} block the water flow into the {{wp|hydroelectric}} {{wp|power plant}}, causing the power to go out. This causes the power supply to {{TRT}}'s scuba equipment to go dead. There are also several Pokémon in the intensive care unit at the Center, and if the power is not restored soon, bad things will happen! Ash, Misty, and Brock decide to head for the power plant to try to do something. Pikachu cries out as they leave. They ask an [[Officer Jenny]] for directions, as Pikachu comes out of the nearby bushes.

Misty realizes that Pikachu is afraid that they won't come back for it later, so Ash decides to let it come along. Pikachu jumps into Ash's arms and Ash gets shocked as the shadowy Pokémon watches from a nearby bush.

Somehow, Meowth gets Jessie and James back on the surface level as they gasp for air. Meowth watches as Ash, Misty, and Brock race past the alley they are hiding in.

The group arrives at the power plant. They enter and nobody is there to greet them. Misty looks at a map and points out the direction to the central control room. Misty gets spooked as something flies behind her. After a philosophical discussion about Misty's cowardice, both Misty and Brock spot something behind Ash. He turns around and nobody is there. The shadowy figure appears behind Pikachu. Ash looks it up on the [[Pokédex]] and it's a {{p|Magnemite}}, the Magnet Pokémon. Ash decides to try to catch it, but Magnemite only seems interested in Pikachu. Magnemite seems to be in love with Pikachu for some reason.

Ash yells at the Magnemite to cut it out, and the Magnemite backs off. A nasty stench enters the corridor. They turn around to see a grating fall off the ceiling, followed by several Grimer. Brock decides that it would be best not to say anything to insult their pride. Ash pretends to compliment their unique smell, but Misty says it stinks, and the leader of the Grimer, a {{p|Muk}}, rises from behind them. With a command from Muk, the Grimer attack. Ash, Misty, Brock, and Pikachu run. As they round the corner, they run into two plant workers. The Grimer approach, and they all start running for the control room. They all hide in the control room. One of the workers explains that the Grimer are clogging the sea intake, preventing the power from coming back on.

The Grimer bust down the door. Pikachu uses his {{m|Thunder Shock}} attack to knock out some of the Grimer, but it's not good enough. Suddenly, the Magnemite knocks out the grating above them, and several Magnemite and Magneton arrive. Their combined electric attack is enough to chase away all the Grimer. They also manage to get rid of the Grimer blocking the flow of water into the power plant, and the power is restored.

However, the Muk leader remains. Pikachu uses Thunder Shock, and Pikachu's obsessed Magnemite assists with a Thunder Shock of its own. The combined electric attacks knock the Muk unconscious, and Ash catches it in a {{ball|Poké}}. To his discontent, he realizes that the smell of the {{AP|Muk}} comes through the Poké Ball!

Everyone is now outside, and the sun is back up. Pikachu seems to be a lot better now. One of the power plant workers explains that when an electric mouse builds up too much electricity, its body becomes magnetized and it seems as though it has a cold. The Magnemite is no longer interested in Pikachu. Magnemite was in love with Pikachu because it was magnetized, but Magnemite has no interest in a non-magnetized electric mouse.

A Gyarados submarine comes out of the water with a large magnet attached to it. Team Rocket's plan is to use the magnet to capture Pikachu due to the fact that its body is now magnetized. What they don't know is that Pikachu is no longer magnetized. When they activate the magnet, Magnemite and Magneton from all over town are sucked onto the magnet. The weight of all the Magnemite and Magneton cause the sub to sink.

As Ash and the others prepare to leave Gringey City, they mention that the Grimer horde was a sign that the town needed to be cleaned up and suggest that if the residence clean up the air and water, they'll restore the city to its former glory. Taking the advice to heart, the residence bid farewell to the kids with hopes of a brighter and greener future.

Meanwhile, at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s lab, a Poké Ball arrives from Ash. As Professor Oak wonders what Ash caught this time, the Poké Ball opens up, and Professor Oak covers his nose in disgust as Muk appears.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} catches a {{AP|Muk}}, but sends it to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s lab due to its nasty smell.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Magneton}}
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP030.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Dick and Philip]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP030.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Magnemite}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}, new; sent to {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]]; debut)
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Fearow}} (debut)
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}} (debut)
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Growlithe}} (debut)
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Magnemite}} (debut)
* {{p|Magneton}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Grimer}} (multiple)

==Trivia==
* The Japanese title is a reference to the book ''{{wp|Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?}}''. The names of two power plant workers, [[Dick and Philip]] is a reference to its author, {{wp|Philip K. Dick}}.
* When Magnemite is told by Ash to stop bothering Pikachu, it makes two sounds. The first is a couple of beeps. These beeps are commonly heard in ''{{wp|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}''. The second sound is a "whine" or "cry" like sound that would later be used as Magnemite's signature sound in {{g|Snap}}. Later on, when Magnemite is helping Pikachu attack Muk, it is making a high pitched screeching noise. This sound is also used in Pokémon Snap when the Magnemite evolve and when the {{player}} zooms in on a Magnemite, they don't want their picture taken.
* This episode reveals {{AP|Pikachu}} has a fear that {{Ash}} would abandon him.
* This is the first episode to reveal the problem that an {{type|Electric}} Pokémon that has too much stored electricity has. It would later be expanded upon in ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]'' and subsequent episodes.
* This is the first episode in which a genderless Pokémon falls in love with a main character's Pokémon. This would later happen again in ''[[DP113|Hold the Phione!]]''.
* This is the first time that the English version of an episode aired less than a year after the Japanese version was first broadcast.

===Errors===
[[File:EP030 error.png|thumb|210px|The little Raticate and Fearow.]]
* In one scene, around six minutes in, Pikachu's ears are noticeably bigger than their normal size.
* After the numerous Magnemite and Magneton clear the station of Grimer, Misty notices there is still a Muk left in the control room. Ash then says, "An adult Muk, and its child!" But, there is no Grimer in the room. Also, he refers to it as "an" adult Muk, even though it was the only Muk nearby and they had seen it only a few minutes beforehand. They refer to it as if it is a new arrival.
* Near the end of the episode, (just after 19 minutes in) Ash, Misty, and Brock are talking to Nurse Joy and Officer Jenny at the Pokémon Center. Behind them are all of the Pokémon that were sick. Among them, there are both a {{p|Rattata}} and {{p|Raticate}}, but the Raticate is much smaller than normal; it is actually smaller than the Rattata. The {{p|Fearow}} seen also appears to be smaller than normal. All the other Pokémon appear to be normal sized. After that scene Officer Jenny and Nurse Joy wave goodbye to the three Trainers, behind them are the same Pokémon, and the Raticate is still very small. Also, a {{p|Nidoran♀}} which was normal sized before has now shrunk considerably, though this could be due to perspective.

===Dub edits===
* Meowth's bit about how air-freshener was mixed with oxygen in their suits pumps was dub added.
* The text that was on Nurse Joy's bell (ご用の方は押してね！''Press the button for service!'') was removed from the dub.
* The scene where Meowth mentions that they have another chance to capture Pikachu was originally an untranslatable Japanese pun involving the word "fuku" having the meanings of "clothes" and "fortune", and nasu (to change into) and nassu (nurse) sounding similar to each other.
* Ash's stalker comment was originally referencing a skirt rather than a streaker.
* Ash's mention of Muk having a child was not in the Japanese version.
* When Pikachu attacks Grimer and later Muk in the Japanese version, Ash tells him to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}. In the dub, he tells Pikachu to use {{m|Thunder Shock}} instead.

==In other languages==
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|fr_eu={{tt|Coup de foudre magnétique|Magnetic love at first sight}}
|de={{tt|Drohende Gefahr|Imminent danger}}
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|hu={{tt|Magnemite, a repülő mágnes|Magnemite, the Flying Magnet}}
|it={{tt|Un'amica magnetica|A magnetic friend}}{{tt|*|Original 2000 dub}} {{tt|Il raffreddore di Pikachu|Pikachu's cold}}{{tt|*|2014 K2 TV dub}}
|ko={{tt|질퍽이|Grimer}} 냄새는 그만 {{tt|Jilpeog-i naemsaeneun geuman|No More Smell of Grimer}}
|no={{tt|Kjærlighet ved første gnist|Love at first spark}}
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|ro={{tt|Scânteile Zboară Pentru Magnemite|The Sparks Fly for Magnemite}}
|ru={{tt|Странное притяжение Магнемайта|The weird pull of Magnemite}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Hurra por Magnemite!|Hurray for Magnemite!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Saltan chispas por Magnemite|Sparks fly for Magnemite}}
|sv={{tt|Den stinkande staden|The smelly city}}
}}
{{-}}

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EP029

2016-03-01T02:24:44Z

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=EP028 |
prevtitle=Pokémon Fashion Flash |
nextcode=EP030 |
nexttitle=Sparks Fly for Magnemite |
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title_en=The Punchy Pokémon |
title_ja=かくとうポケモン！だいバトル！ |
title_ja_trans=Fighting Pokémon! The Great Battle! |
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broadcast_jp=October 14, 1997 |
broadcast_us=October 15, 1998 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[Meowth's Song|ニャースのうた]] |
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'''The Punchy Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''かくとうポケモン！だいバトル！''' ''Fighting Pokémon! The Great Battle!'') is the 29th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on October 14, 1997 and in the United States on October 15, 1998.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

In the outskirts of Fuchsia City, our heroes come across Hitmonchan, a fighter-Pokémon. With little thought, Ash attempts to capture it, but he and Pikachu are badly defeated. Hitmonchan's master has abandoned his family, training day and night, aiming for victory at the P1 Grand Prix (the number one Pokémon Grand Prix). His daughter tells Ash and his friends of her desire to make her father remember his family. In the meantime, Ash's party enters the P1 Grand Prix, but with Team Rockets unwanted, not to mention, unofficial presence at the competition, the battle goes out of control.

==Plot==
A shadowy figure is seen in the distance. As it approaches, it is discovered that the figure is a {{p|Hitmonchan}}. It suddenly stops by a nearby tree, while a girl watches the {{type|Fighting}} from behind. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are amazed, thinking it's a {{pkmn2|wild}} Hitmonchan. Ash tells {{AP|Pikachu}} that if it can defeat Hitmonchan, it will be a world champion {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. However, Pikachu just imagines itself getting beaten up. Ash says that he will teach Pikachu his secret punch. {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} are curious about this, and question when Ash became a boxing expert.

Ash challenges Hitmonchan, and Pikachu is wearing little boxing gloves. Hitmonchan smirks at this, but Ash tells Pikachu to attack. Brock and Misty are watching while Ash gives commands. Pikachu sends a glowing glove into Hitmonchan's face. It rubs the spot where it was hit, and Pikachu gets scared. A man runs over, and tells Hitmonchan it should not let its guard down, then tells it to knock out that Pokémon.

Hitmonchan creams Ash's little Pikachu. Much to Ash's disappointment, it was not a wild Hitmonchan. Suddenly, the girl runs out from behind the tree. She calls the man her dad, and begs him to come home, and to give up trying to become a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. The man tells his daughter, {{OBP|Rebecca|EP029}}, that he won't quit until he becomes the [[P1 Grand Prix]] champion. He then informs everyone that he will be at his [[Gym]] and leaves.

After talking with Rebecca, Ash and the others learn that {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}} is determined to become the P1 Grand Prix champion, and as a result has essentially abandoned his family. Wanting to help Rebecca out, Brock volunteers his and Ash's assistance, saying their {{TP|Brock|Geodude}} and {{AP|Primeape}} will defeat Anthony and his Hitmonchan.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} gets wind of the Grand Prix as well. They decide to enter to win the prize belt. [[James]] and {{MTR}}, on the other hand, want to win for the all-you-can-eat buffet. [[Jessie]] then gets mad at them. When they ask what she would use the money for, she tells them she would go to the salon and go on a shopping spree. When James points out that only Fighting Pokémon can enter, Jessie says that they will have to "borrow" one. They spot a [[Giant|tall man]] and his {{p|Hitmonlee}}, which James identifies as the Kicking Fiend.

At the P1 Grand Prix, all the competitors are ready. The first {{pkmn|battle}} is between a {{p|Machop}} and Ash's Primeape. Despite Ash's pleas, Primeape refuses to listen, until Machop launches a {{m|Seismic Toss}} and sends Primeape out of the ring. Ash rushes to save it, but misses. He then asks his Pokémon if it's okay. Primeape gives Ash a sad look, then shakes it off and jumps back into the ring. Now listening to Ash, Primeape is able to take control and defeat the Machop with {{m|Scratch}} and {{m|Mega Kick}}.

The next match is Hitmonlee versus Geodude. Brock waves to Rebecca, saying everything is under control. Suddenly, Rebecca tells him to look out, and Brock is hit in the head with his own Pokémon. He sends Geodude back into the ring, where it is kicked mercilessly. Anthony approaches, telling Brock that a real man knows when to admit defeat. Brock throws in the towel, and apologizes to Geodude for making it battle. Ash promises that he and Primeape will take care of the tournament from that point forward.

As more battles are battled throughout the tournament, Primeape, Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee rise to the top of the ladder. The next main match is between Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee. Jessie is ready for anything and to make sure they win. Meowth squirts glue up through the floor of the arena. Hitmonchan steps on the glue and gets stuck, so Anthony has to throw in the towel. Anthony says he is sorry he worried Rebecca and her mother. Misty says that the fighting brought a family back together.

Then the highly anticipated battle between Ash's Primeape versus the stolen Hitmonlee takes place. Primeape blocks multiple rapid kicks from Hitmonlee and manages to sneak through a few hits. Under the arena Meowth tries to pull off another cheating move, but Pikachu spots him and decides to get moving. It finds that Meowth has planted a bomb on the stage.

Meanwhile back on the stage Hitmonlee jumps up, as per plan, Meowth hits the button on the controls, but the bomb does not explode. Hitmonlee falls down, and Primeape grabs it. It uses its Seismic Toss and wins the match. Primeape has now become the new P1 Grand Prix Champion. Ash says he is proud of Primeape. Anthony says it has a lot of natural talent, and offers to train it for Ash; he promises that he will make Primeape a true P1 Champion.

Ash and leaves Primeape with Anthony to train and take care of. His daughter says that she will also make sure he spends time at home. Primeape then gets teary-eyed, but Ash assures Primeape that he and Primeape will be together again someday.

==Major events==
* [[Ash's Primeape]] begins to [[obedience|obey]] him.
* Primeape is revealed to know {{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Mega Kick}}, and {{m|Seismic Toss}}.
* {{Ash}} wins the [[P1 Grand Prix]] with Primeape.
* Ash leaves his Primeape with {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}} for training.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Poliwrath}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP029.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}
* {{OBP|Rebecca|EP029}}
* [[Giant]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP029.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Hitmonchan}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charmander}}; flashback)
* {{p|Primeape}} ({{OP|Ash|Primeape}}; left with Anthony for training)
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{OP|Brock|Geodude}})
* {{p|Hitmonchan}} ({{OBP|Anthony|EP029}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} ([[Giant]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Poliwrath}} (debut)
* {{p|Machop}} (debut)
* {{p|Machoke}} (debut)
* {{p|Machamp}} (×2, debut)

==Trivia==
* Despite it not being a {{type|Fighting}}, Brock was allowed to enter his Geodude in the competition. In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], however, Geodude is considered a {{ct|Fighting}}.
* Anthony quotes the song {{wp|You Gotta Be}} by {{wp|Des'ree}} while commanding Hitmonchan in its fight against Hitmonlee.
* In the original version, Ash wanted to teach Pikachu boxing. So he said : " Ashita no Tame ni #1 " (For the sake of tomorrow #1), which is clearly a reference to the 1970 Boxing anime {{wp|Tomorrow's Joe|Ashita No Joe}} (Tomorrow's Joe). "For the sake of tomorrow #1, 2..." are boxing lessons in the anime.
* All of the [[Generation I]] {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon appear in this episode, excluding {{p|Mankey}}, who had [[EP025|evolved previously]].

===Errors===
* The announcer mistakenly refers to a Machoke as Machop.
* Meowth's trap for Primeape proved to be flawed.
** When Hitmonlee jumped on the turnbuckle, had the trap went off, it would've been shocked anyway.
** When Pikachu handed the device to Meowth, there was no way for James or Jessie to get shocked, as there was no current.

===Dub edits===
* Ash's statement of Pikachu using an uppercut was actually supposed to be a right straight.
* A lot of paint edits were made in this episode.
** The sign outside the Gym, 闘魂ジム (Fighting Spirit Gym), was changed to "Fighting Spirit". A similar, yet reversed version happens in the interior of the Gym, where toukon (Fighting Spirit) is changed to "Fighting Spirit Gym".
** The "P-1 Grand Prix" text on the Banners are removed.
** Any and all banners saying 必勝 (Victory), ポケピタソ{{j|P}} (Pokédrink), がんばれ (Do Your Best!), ガンバレ(Do Your Best!), and ファイト (Fight!) are removed. However, a banner reading {{j|GOGO}}サワムラー (Go Go Hitmonlee) is left in the dub.
* Team Rocket's desire for what they should get after winning the Belt were different between the original and dubbed version. In the original, Team Rocket mentioned wanting hamburg, curry, cake, ice cream, steak, spaghetti, and cola. In the dub, it was changed to honey-glazed ham, roast leg of lamb, strawberry jam, sirloin steaks, and chocolate cakes. On a related note, Jessie's original desire was to invite ''bishonen'' (pretty boys) over for ''{{wp|okonomiyaki}}'', whereas the dub just called them her close friends.
* Rebecca's mother was never mentioned in the Japanese version.
* The hints at Primeape seeing Ash afterwards (and the implications that Primeape being Anthony's Pokémon only being temporary) were dub added. In fact, the only character in both versions to even hint at Primeape and Ash seeing each other again was the [[narrator]].
* When Hitmonlee was about to knock Hitmonchan out, Rebecca jumps before Hitmonchan, screaming not to hurt her brother's Pokémon. Later, when Anthony was knocked down, Rebecca refers to him as her dad.

==In other languages==
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|fr_eu={{tt|Le Pokémon qui a du punch !|The Pokémon that has a punch!}}
|de={{tt|Hart aber fair|Hard but fair}}
|he=הפוקימון המתאגרף {{tt|haPokémon hamit'agref|The boxer Pokémon}}
|hi=एक फाइतर पोकेमोन {{tt|''Ek fighter Pokémon''|A fighter Pokemon}} {{tt|*|Hungama dub}}
|hu={{tt|P1 bajnokság|P1 Championship}}
|it={{tt|Il torneo|The tournament}}{{tt|*|Original 2000 dub}} {{tt|Un Pokémon lottatore|A Pokémon fighter}}{{tt|*|2014 K2 TV dub}}
|ko=챔피온 벨트여 나에게 오라! {{tt|chaempion belteuyeo na-ege ola!|Come Over to Me, Champion Belt!}}
|no={{tt|Den slagkraftige Pokémon|The hard-hitting Pokémon}}
|pl={{tt|Mistrz boksu Pokémon|Master of Pokémon boxing}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Pokémon Lutador|The Fighting Pokémon}}
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|ro={{tt|Pokémonul Luptător|The Pokémon Fighter}}
|ru={{tt|Боевые покемоны|}}
|sr={{tt|Покемон ударач|Pokémon Hitter}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El Pokémon golpeador!|The punchy Pokémon!}}
|es_eu={{tt|El Pokémon boxeador|The boxing Pokémon}}
|sv={{tt|En slagfärdig Pokémon|A witty Pokémon (incorporates 'hit' or 'strike')}}
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'''Primeape Goes Bananas''' (Japanese: '''おこらないでねオコリザル！''' ''Don't Get Angry, {{tt|Okorizaru|Primeape}}!'') is the 25th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on September 16, 1997 and in the United States on October 9, 1998.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

On their way to Celadon City, our heroes encounter Mankey, a wild Pokémon that if rubbed the wrong way can go into uncontrollable fits. Not realizing its unpredictability, the party accidentally upsets Mankey. To make matters worse, Team Rocket arrives and an all out war is waged by Mankey, who evolves into a ferocious Primeape, against anyone in its path. Will Ash be able to add Mankey/Primeape to his ever growing collection of Pokémon without having to withstand Primeape's unrelenting wrath?

==Plot==
The scene opens at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}} as he sips tea. The phone rings as [[Ash's Krabby]] brings it to him. {{Ash}} is on the other line as he shows off his four [[Badge]]s. Professor Oak approves, but he mentions that {{Gary}} and the others all have five [[Badge]]s and have already passed through [[Celadon City]]. It makes Ash even more furious that Gary has {{pkmn2|caught}} thirty {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Oak mentions that Ash should catch more Pokémon in order to become a better {{pkmn|Trainer}}. He ends the call, leaving Ash upset.

{{an|Misty}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are eating [[rice ball]]s as Misty notices Ash's mood. Ash mentions how far behind he is as {{an|Brock}} points down the path to Celadon City. Misty mentions that Ash needs to get there his own way as Brock mentions quality over quantity. Pikachu notices a {{p|Mankey}} nearby as Ash checks his [[Pokédex]]. Mankey hops over Brock, wanting the rice ball. It takes it and climbs atop a rock, eating it. Ash decides to catch it by merely throwing a {{ball|Poké}} at it. Mankey throws the rice ball which the Poké Ball catches, and it then hops off, clearly angry. The Pokédex mentions that once it goes into {{m|Thrash}}, it is hard to stop. Mankey charges and everyone runs away. Brock tries to stop it by throwing it a rice ball, but it destroys it with its fist. Misty trips and it appears Mankey will attack her, but it jumps off her head to land on Ash, pounding on him. Mankey leaves Ash beaten and without his {{AP|hat}} as it climbs atop a tree and wears the hat. Nearby, {{TRT}} watches, wanting to catch Pikachu and get a promotion. {{MTR}} makes a smart remark as [[Jessie]] rolls a yarn ball at Meowth, pacifying the Pokémon.

Ash gets up and notices his hat is missing. Ash confronts Mankey as the Pokémon mocks Ash, imitating him twisting his hat back and throwing the Poké Ball. Ash climbs the tree to reclaim the hat. He mentions that the hat was one he won at the [[Pokémon League]] Expo and that the hat is very rare. A commercial {{wp|flashback}} plays out and shows how rare the hat is. Misty remembers trying to win that hat, but Ash beat her by sending in "about a million postcards". Ash manages to get high enough on the tree, but Mankey jumps off, sending Ash back down. Team Rocket steps out to confront them, but Mankey checks out Team Rocket. [[James]] kicks Mankey away. Brock tells Team Rocket to leave before it whips them. Team Rocket turns, seeing the angry Pokémon [[Evolution|evolving]] into {{p|Primeape}}.

Ash checks his Pokédex about Primeape as Team Rocket decides to ignore it, sending out {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}}. Primeape attacks Jessie, sending her flying face-first into a rock. She gets angry and orders the Pokémon to attack Primeape instead. Meowth, James and Jessie jump into the melee as [[Ash's friends]] drag him away. Ash notices his hat and Pikachu runs for it. Primeape beats Team Rocket and gets between Pikachu and Ash’s hat. Pikachu tries not to look at Primeape in the eye, but it eventually does, backing off as it reclaims the hat. Pikachu attacks with {{m|Thunder Shock}}, but it only makes Primeape angrier. Brock thinks Primeape is scared of them and approaches it, but it pounds on Brock and sends him flying. Primeape continues to Thrash and runs after Ash and Misty. They run away as Team Rocket pursues them as well. Ash and Misty split up, Primeape following Ash. Brock catches up with Misty as they decide to catch up to Ash.

Ash keeps running as Primeape destroys boulders in its path. Meanwhile, Team Rocket sets up a pit trap in Ash's path. They see dust in the distance as Ash and Pikachu plunge in, Primeape managing to stop in time. Koffing releases gas as Ash confronts Team Rocket. Pikachu attacks with Thunder Shock, hurting Team Rocket and Ash. Ash sees Primeape as it jumps in. Ash scrambles out but Primeape jumps in front of him, staring him in the eye. Ash remembers what Oak said and decides to get serious and catch Primeape. Misty insists for Ash to forget it, but Ash wants to face it to get stronger. He sends {{AP|Squirtle}} to fire {{m|Water Gun}}, but it makes Primeape angrier. Ash sends {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to use {{m|Razor Leaf}}, but Primeape punches them, destroying the leaves. Ash sends {{AP|Charmander}} out, using {{m|Flamethrower}}, but Primeape dodges before pounding on Charmander with several punches. Primeape is relentless as Charmander's flame suddenly grows. The Pokédex points the move {{m|Rage}} as Charmander gains more power. Charmander takes more punches before {{m|Bite|biting}} Primeape's fist, but it tosses the Pokémon aside. Charmander fires another Flamethrower as Pikachu jumps and grabs the hat, escaping before the attack roasts Primeape. Primeape slumps as Ash tosses the Poké Ball. Primeape goes inside as the Ball rattles. It stops, the catch an apparent success. The Ball rattles again, but it stops a second time, this time inert as Ash claims the Ball holding his {{AP|Primeape}}.

Pikachu gives Ash his hat back as Team Rocket climbs out of the hole. They wonder where Primeape is as Ash throws the ball in. Primeape jumps out and pounds Team Rocket, sending them flying. Ash pets Primeape, but it gives Ash a black eye. Ash recalls his Charmander and Primeape. Pikachu points over the cliff as they see Celadon City. Misty notes that Primeape’s chase sped up the trip. Ash puts his hat on, as he is excited to get the {{Badge|Rainbow|next Badge}}. Meanwhile, Team Rocket lands in a field full of angry Primeape. The Primeape pound on Team Rocket as Meowth wishes for donuts.

==Major events==
* {{Gary}} is revealed to have won five [[Badge]]s.
* [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] is revealed to know {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
* [[Ash's Charmander]] learns {{m|Rage}}.
* Ash catches a newly evolved {{AP|Primeape}}.
* Ash and {{ashfr}} reach [[Celadon City]].
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Primeape}} ({{OP|Ash|Primeape}})
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP025.png|thumb|right|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP025.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Primeape}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charmander}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby}})
* {{p|Primeape}} ({{OP|Ash|Primeape}}, newly evolved, new; debut)
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{OP|Jessie|Ekans}})
* {{p|Koffing}} ({{OP|James|Koffing}})
* {{p|Mankey}} ([[Ash's Primeape|evolves]])
* {{p|Primeape}} (multiple; debut)
* {{p|Poliwag}} (debut)
* {{p|Poliwhirl}} (debut)
* {{p|Bellsprout}} (debut)
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Dodrio}}
* {{p|Charizard}} (flashback)
* {{p|Blastoise}} (flashback)

==Trivia==
* This episode's dub title is a reference to the movie ''{{wp|Herbie Goes Bananas}}''.
* This episode is the first in the anime series where Team Rocket refers to Ash as the "[[twerp]]" in the English dub.
* Not only does this episode reveal how Ash obtained his hat, but also that Misty entered the very same contest.
* Despite Charmander learning {{m|Rage}} in this episode, it never used the move again.
* Parts of this episode were reanimated and used for flashback material for ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion]]''.

===Errors===
[[File:Pockemonleag.png|thumb|200px|The Poké Ball with "POCKEMON LEAG" inscribed on it.]]
* In ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'', Professor Oak tells Ash that Gary has caught forty-five Pokémon. However, in this episode, Professor Oak tells Ash that Gary has caught thirty Pokémon. It should be noted that this was also present in the Japanese version.
* The writing on the Poké Ball in the advertisement is spelled "POCKEMON LEAG". This was not corrected in the dub, possibly as it is hard to read anyway. This misspelling of "Pokémon" as "Pockemon" is likely due to the fact that at the time of this episode's production (1997) there were no concrete plans for Pokémon's appearance to be international, and thus no standard romanization. Compare: '''ポケモン'''/'''ポケ'''ット'''モン'''スター ('''Pokémon'''/'''Pocke'''tto '''Mon'''sutā).
* When Ash reaches for his hat after climbing the tree, the hat is facing backward on Mankey's head. But in the next shot where Ash is knocked to the ground, the hat is facing forward.
* When James kicks Mankey, he kicks Mankey away from him. In the next shot, however, Mankey is behind Team Rocket.
** Mankey is also seen without Ash's hat on his head when he begins to evolve. However, after evolving into Primeape, Ash's hat is suddenly on its head again.
* The half-focused eyes on Misty's face appear twice when she comments on Ash's "Donut Pokémon": both before and after her lips start moving.
* The Primeape shown during the "Who's That Pokémon" segment is missing its nostrils.
* When Ash throws his Poké Ball to catch Primeape, it lands and wobbles upside down. The next shot after that, it's right side up. Ash's Poké Ball continues to wobble in this position until Primeape is caught.
* When Ash gets beat up by Primeape after catching it, he commands Charmander and Primeape to return to their respective Poké Balls. At that moment, Pikachu disappears as well, but reappears just a few seconds later in the next scene overlooking [[Celadon City]].
[[File:Donuts.png|200px|thumb|Brock and his "donuts"]]
* When Ash and co. are overlooking Celadon City, Ash's hat is completely red.

===Dub edits===
* Professor Oak's [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture|senryū]]:
** English: Everyday it's cake and tea/Just my Pokémon and me
** Japanese: ポケモンと　ようかんたべて　ああおいしい ''Pokémon to, yōkan tabete, aa oishii'' "With Pokémon, eating {{wp|yōkan}} - oh, delicious."
* Brock's [[rice ball]]s are called doughnut.
** A pun is removed: because it is called a doughnut, the {{tt|Monster Ball|Poké Ball}}/rice ball parallel is lost.
* When the narrator asks if Ash can catch up with his rivals in the dub, the original had him remembering Professor Oak's words about catching Pokémon.
* Also, Ash's exaggeration about sending in a million postcards was originally one ''thousand'' postcards.
** Brock's response to the above was "Poor Ash... losing an official hat is like losing your best friend". Originally, Brock said that boys really do care about silly things like their hats.

==In other languages==
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|ar={{tt|القرد العصبي|The Angry Monkey}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|火爆猴，別生氣喔！/ 火爆猴，别生气哦！|Primeape, Don't be angry!}}
|cs={{tt|Rozzuřený lidoop|Angry Ape}}
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|nl={{tt|Primeape Wordt Stapelgek|Primeape Goes Totally Crazy}}
|fi={{tt|Ihan kaheli Primeape|Totally crazy Primeape}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Une rencontre mouvementée|An eventful meeting}}
|de={{tt|Rasaff dreht durch|Primeape wacks out}}
|he=פריימיפ משתולל {{tt|Primeape mishtolel|Raving Primeape}}
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|hu={{tt|Primeape és az ököljog|Primeape and the Club-law}}
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|ru={{tt|Праймейп ошалел|}}
|sr={{tt|Прајмејп је полудео|Primeape has Gone Crazy}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Primeape se vuelve loco!|Primeape goes crazy!}}
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'''Abra and the Psychic Showdown''' (Japanese: '''ケーシィ！ちょうのうりょくたいけつ！''' ''{{tt|Casey|Abra}}! Psychic Showdown!'') is the 22nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 26, 1997 and in the United States on October 6, 1998.
{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

The party finally arrives in Saffron City where a young girl manages a gym of Pokémon using her psychic powers. If Ash defeats this particular Gym Leader, Ash can earn a gold badge. Gathering all their strength, Ash and Pikachu challenge her. She happily accepts, but adds the strange condition that if Ash loses, they must become her friend. The official gym battle begins, but Pikachu is helpless against the young girl's Pokémon, Abra. To make matters worse, Abra evolves in the middle of the match, turning into the more powerful, Kadabra. Employing even stronger psychic powers against Pikachu, Saffron City's Gym Leader defeats Ash. As this strange story unravels, Ash encounters a mysterious man who seems to be the key to solving the puzzle to this young girl's disturbing power.

==Plot==
The scene opens focusing on a silhouette of a [[Sabrina|woman]], holding a visible little girl. In the woman’s eyes, she sees {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} making their way towards [[Saffron City]]. However, Ash and his friends appear lost and Ash blows up on {{an|Misty}} for her lack of directions, starting a full-scale argument among the group. They stop arguing when they spot a little girl giggle nearby bouncing a ball. She runs off as Ash follows. The forest gives way to a massive cliff drop-off and Ash plummets, but he calls out {{AP|Bulbasaur}} to save him with {{m|Vine Whip}}. The Pokémon pulls him up to safety as they notice that the girl has disappeared. However, they spot Saffron City in the distance and Ash is excited for his upcoming [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}.

As they enter the city, [[Jessie]] and [[James]], disguised as Hawaiian women, kiss Ash and put leis on him. They say that Ash and his friends are the one-millionth visitors to the city and they take them to a skyscraper for a prize. When they get there, James grabs {{AP|Pikachu}} with rubber gloves and Jessie pushes the three onto a warp tile, sending them to an isolated room with no exit. They find out that they were set up as a television screen drops down. When {{TRT}} removes the [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguise]], Ash freaks out at that they both kissed him. Team Rocket recites their {{motto}}, but Ash and his friends ignore Team Rocket. They show Pikachu bound up and Ash orders them to give Pikachu back. The monitor cuts off, but Team Rocket did not cut the link. As Jessie and James work to fix it, {{MTR}} points to the little girl that got inside, the same one Ash saw earlier. She emits a blue aura, freezing Jessie and James, unable to move. The girl takes Pikachu and teleports into the same room with Ash, giving Pikachu back. Ash thanks her, but the girl glows again and points to Ash and his friends, teleporting them.

When Ash and his friends reappear, they find themselves in front of the [[Saffron Gym]]. [[Sabrina's father|A man]] runs up behind them and informs them where they are, suggesting that they avoid the Gym and runs off. Ash ignores the warning and heads inside, intending to win the {{Badge|Marsh}}. They go inside, finding it empty at first. They run into a door and look inside, finding several people in the room practicing telekinetic powers. A man confronts them and Ash asks for a match against Sabrina. When Misty asks what the people in the room were doing, he demonstrates by holding up a spoon and bending it a little by telekinesis. Ash shows off by bending the spoon completely by force, prompting the others to turn away embarrassed. The man leads them to the arena and bows down in front of a gate, asking Sabrina to come out. The little girl appears, her eyes glowing red, using telekinetic force to send the man running. Ash asks for his official match from Sabrina and the little girl agrees. She agrees if Ash and his friends play with her if he loses. The gate opens as the little girl is revealed to be sitting on the real Sabrina’s lap. The doors close, sealing them in.

Sabrina and the little girl move over telekinetically as the arena lights up. The little girl tosses a {{ball|Poké}}, sending out {{TP|Sabrina|Abra|Kadabra}} while Ash sends Pikachu. Pikachu acts aggressive but notices Abra is {{status|sleep}}ing. Pikachu bounces around Abra, but it is sound asleep. Ash checks his [[Pokédex]] and it says that Abra sleeps eighteen hours a day but can employ telekinesis while asleep. Pikachu fires off a {{m|ThunderShock}}, but Abra wakes up and uses {{m|Teleport}} to dodge and get behind Pikachu. Abra suddenly [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{TP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}. Ash checks his Pokédex again. He thinks that it is unfair, but evolving during the match does not count. Ash orders Pikachu to fill the stadium with lightning to negate Kadabra’s teleportation. Pikachu launches several bolts of electricity into the ceiling, pooling it into a massive blast and sending it down towards Kadabra. It uses {{m|Confusion}} to coalesce the attack and send it back to Pikachu as a dragon, causing serious damage. It uses {{m|Psychic}} to control Pikachu’s body, forcing it to get up and dance. Kadabra suddenly sends Pikachu up towards the ceiling and back down, repeating the attack several times before Ash decides to forfeit the match.

Since he lost, he has to fulfill the request of being the little girl’s friend. She employs telekinesis to teleport them to another area. They reappear in a deserted town. They check the nearest house and find it empty. However, there is a set table complete with cake. Ash checks around as {{an|Brock}} samples the cake. When he bites into it, he finds it to be a plastic fake. Ash enters the bathroom and sees a woman in the bathtub. He turns away, but Pikachu points to the mirror, noticing that the figure is really a doll. Misty and Brock realize that they are in a dollhouse. The place rumbles as the house roof comes away, showing a giant Sabrina and the little girl towering above them. She slams her hand into the dollhouse as they run away, noticing that they were shrunk by telekinesis and are in her toy box. The little girl laughs uncontrollably as Ash and his friends run into a picture frame, showing the little girl and her parents. With nowhere to run, the little girl approaches, dribbling a ball and rolling it towards Ash and company. The man they ran into earlier appears and uses teleportation to get them out.

Ash and company reappear in Saffron as the man orders them to leave, mentioning that Sabrina is very dangerous. Ash is not willing to leave without the Badge and thinks that he just needs to attack faster to beat Sabrina. The man’s eyes glow red as he employs telekinesis on Ash, dropping his pants and forcing him to dance which makes Misty cover her eyes. The man laughs as he stops the telekinesis. Ash pulls up his pants unabashed and charges forward and asks to be taught telekinesis, but the man pushes him back, mentioning that a person must be born with it. Ash is still determined and steps forward as the man forces him to the ground. Ash gets back up as the man continues to use telekinesis to push Ash to the ground. He continues to crawl forward, shocking the man as he asks for help. It convinces the man to tell Ash that {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon can beat Sabrina, found in [[Lavender Town]]. The man teleports away as his friends help Ash up. Ash decides to go to Lavender Town as the man reappears nearby and mentions that he may be able to help Sabrina. Ash and his friends press on to Lavender Town. Meanwhile, Meowth drags Jessie and James, still frozen, as they follow.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} reach [[Saffron City]] and meet [[Sabrina]], the {{type|Psychic}} [[Gym Leader]].
* Sabrina's {{p|Abra}} evolves into {{TP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}.
* [[Ash's Pikachu]] is revealed to know {{m|Thunder}}.
* Ash {{pkmn|battle}}s Sabrina but loses by forfeit.
* Ash heads to [[Lavender Town]] to catch a {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon to take on Sabrina's Kadabra.
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===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Sabrina]]
* [[Sabrina's father]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Abra}} ({{OP|Sabrina|Kadabra}})
* {{p|Kadabra}} ({{OP|Sabrina|Kadabra}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP022.png|thumb|right|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Sabrina]]
* [[Sabrina's father]]
* {{tc|Psychic}}s

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP022.png|thumb|right|201px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Abra}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Abra}} ({{OP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}, evolves; debut)
* {{p|Kadabra}} ({{OP|Sabrina|Kadabra}}, newly evolved; debut)
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* During this episode, it is stated that {{t|Ghost}} types are strong against {{t|Psychic}} types, when, during [[Generation I]], the generation of this episode's airing, Psychic types were actually ''immune'' to Ghost-type moves. Similarly, in the [[Generation II]] episode ''[[EP156|The Psychic Sidekicks!]]'', it is said that Psychic types are strong against Ghost types, although the reverse was true by then. However, Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar's secondary {{t|Poison}} type does make them weak to Psychic moves.
** This was more likely a mistake of the game than the anime however, as the official Nintendo strategy guide states that Psychic-type Pokémon take extra damage from Ghost-type Pokémon, and in the game itself there is a Trainer in the Saffron Gym that mentions that Psychic-type Pokémon "only fear Bugs and Ghosts".
* Despite the episode title, Abra isn't featured much in the Gym battle, as it evolves into Kadabra.
* This is the first episode in which Ash challenges a Gym Leader and doesn't get the Gym Badge later in the same episode.
* Ash and his friends finding themselves in a dollhouse is most likely a reference to the {{wp|The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series)|The Twilight Zone}} episode {{wp|Stopover in a Quiet Town}}.
** Also, Sabrina holding a doll of her younger self and using it to do her bidding may be a reference to another Twilight Zone episode, {{wp|Living Doll (The Twilight Zone)|Living Doll}}, and her ball rolling down a narrow hallway is possibly referencing the first {{wp|Indiana Jones (character)|Indiana Jones}} film, {{wp|Raiders of the Lost Ark}}.
*This is the only anime episode to date to feature a [[warp tile]].
* The book ''[[Night in the Haunted Tower]]'' is partially based on this episode.
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 7: Psychic'' copy of [[Pokémon Elements]].
* This was first of the Ash's Gym battle episodes where he did not receive the Badge during the same episode, receiving the Marsh Badge [[EP024|two episodes later]].

===Errors===
* Sabrina's dad states that only Ghost-type Pokémon can beat Psychic Pokémon. However, even in Generation I, Psychic types were only weak to Bug-type moves.
* The Pokédex claims that Kadabra is the Psychic Pokémon, not the Psi Pokémon.

===Dub edits===
* The scene where Team Rocket say their motto on the big screen, as well as the scene where Ash and his friends comment about it getting cancelled soon, was only in the dub.

==In other languages==
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|hu={{tt|Abra és a nagy erőpróba|Abra and the Big Power Trial}}
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|ko=강적! 초능력 포켓몬 {{tt|gangjeog! choneunglyeog pokétmon|Threat! Psychic Pokémon}}
|no={{tt|Abra og det telepatiske oppgjør|Abra and the telepathic showdown}}
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|ru={{tt|Абра и психическая атака|Abra and the Psychic Attack}}
|sr={{tt|Абра и психички окршај|Abra and the Psychic Showdown}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Abra y el duelo psíquico!|Abra and the psychic duel!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Abra y el enfrentamiento psíquico|Abra and the psychic showdown}}
|sv={{tt|Den övernaturliga Sabrina|The supernatural Sabrina}}
|vi={{tt|Đại quyết đấu siêu năng lực với Casey|Abra, Psychic Battle}}
}}
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'''The Ghost of Maiden's Peak''' (Japanese: '''ゆうれいポケモンとなつまつり''' ''The Ghost Pokémon and the Summer Festival'') is the 20th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on August 12, 1997 and in the United States on October 2, 1998.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

After leaving Acapulco in search of Saffron City, our heroes finally arrive at a small port town in the middle of celebrating a summer festival. In order to recover from their hard journey, Ash and his party decide to participate in the festival. Team Rocket's interest in the festivities, on the other hand, is purely monetary. Brock and James are both bewitched by a picture scroll shown in a shrine open only on the day of the summer festival. The picture depicts a beautiful young maiden in a scene from the legend of Maiden Rock—a point on a cape near the town. According to the priest's explanation, the girl in the picture lived 2,000 years ago, and awaited the return of a lover captured in battle, until she finally turned into stone. Every year at this season, the ghost of this girl steals the spirit of a young man and this year it is James' and Brock's turn. What could the ghost possibly be after? And what is its true identity?

==Plot==
In the beginning of the episode, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are traveling by a ferry from the holiday resort of [[Porta Vista]] to [[Maiden's Peak]]. After docking, they find out that they have just arrived there at the time of the annual [[Summer Festival]]. When they decide to go and enjoy it, {{an|Brock}} sees a beautiful girl up on the distant cliff. He immediately falls in love with her, but after being run over by a group of tourists he notices that the girl has disappeared. {{AP|Pikachu}} is the only one that seems to notice that the girl is actually a {{p|Gastly}}, but Ash and {{an|Misty}} don't seem to notice her at all.

As usual, {{TRT}} follows Ash and company to Maiden's Peak. They come up with an idea to look around for dropped coins, and while pondering it, [[James]] sees the same girl Brock saw before, only by the water. [[Jessie]] slaps James to regain his attention. As they leave to look for the coins, James takes a final look at the dock, noticing the disappearance of the girl. During the festival, Ash, Misty, and Brock meet an old lady. She warns Brock that he should beware a young, beautiful girl who will lead him to a cruel fate. After the old lady calls Misty a "scrawny blabbermouth", Misty decides that they should be somewhere else instead of being insulted and drags off Ash and Brock with her. Meanwhile, Team Rocket puts their plan into action, though they do not seem to find anything. Then, James notices a penny lying on the walkway, but as he approaches it he is interrupted by the old lady, which Ash and company met just a moment ago. As in the case of Brock, she mentions the young girl to James. Then an [[Officer Jenny]] appears and takes away the coin James found. When she suggests that they go down to the station with her to fill out a report, Team Rocket stammers that it is all right, they do not need to go down to the station, and then they flee the scene.

Both Ash's group and Team Rocket head for the Shrine of the Maiden. They see the shrine's greatest treasure, the painting of the maiden. Brock and James both realize that the girl in the painting is the same girl they saw before, and both attempt to approach the painting but are blocked by the man presenting the painting to the audience. He then tells the story of the maiden, who waited on the cliff for her loved one to return from the war, and eventually turning into stone. The two groups go to take a closer look at the aforementioned cliff, and {{MTR}} formulates a plan to steal the painting with the intention of selling it for a lot of money. They decide to swipe the painting later that evening. As night falls, Brock is still at the cliff. Misty tries to make him forget the stone so they can go back and enjoy the festival, but Brock insists on staying a little bit longer, so Ash and Misty leave him sitting there. When it is about time for the local [[Pokémon Center]] to lock the doors for the night, Brock still has not returned from the cliff, unlike they had planned. Ash decides to go look for Brock, but [[Nurse Joy]] holds him back, giving Ash a short lecture on the importance of sleep.

In the middle of the night, Meowth tries to wake up Jessie and James so they can try to steal the painting, but the two are not very eager to wake up. Suddenly a strong wind starts blowing, and the doors of the Maiden's Shrine are blown open. The ghost of the maiden floats out from the inside, causes Meowth to fall asleep and then wakes up James. She also shows herself to Brock, telling him that she's been waiting for him. Brock replies that he has been waiting, too. Ash and Misty start looking for Brock on the next morning, while Meowth and Jessie start looking for James. Ash and Jessie then meet face-to-face and notice that they both are looking for a missing person. Jessie performs the Team Rocket motto all alone, but then they hear James saying his lines. James is thrown from inside the shrine, followed by Brock. As they all try to return Brock and James normal, the old lady appears again, reminding them of her warning about the ghost of the maiden. Ash's Pikachu shocks James and Brock, and the two of them finally revert to their normal selves. They all head inside, and the old lady states that all young men have fallen into the curse while passing through Maiden's Peak. They decide to protect themselves from the ghost by buying a large quantity of anti-ghost stickers and sticking them around the shrine and the two cursed ones. However, when night comes, they note that the stickers do not work, and just like the previous night, the ghost of the maiden appears. Ash and others try to prevent Brock and James from being pulled out by the maiden.

After being shot with a bazooka by Jessie, the ghost of the maiden summons several skull-like ghostly apparitions. Ash tries to identify them with his [[Pokédex]], but with no result. However, he accidentally points the Pokédex at the ghost of the maiden, and Pokédex identifies her as a {{p|Gastly}}, who is impersonating the old lady as well. Since Gastly's disguise has been revealed, it transforms back to its normal form. Ash then challenges it to a {{pkmn|battle}}. Ash commands Pikachu to start the battle, but Gastly summons a living mouse trap to scare Pikachu off. Meowth states that mouse traps do not work on him, but Gastly summons a ball for him to play with, distracting him. Jessie then sends out {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}}, only for it to be scared off by Gastly's newly summoned mongoose. James commands his {{TP|James|Koffing}} to attack with the {{m|Poison Gas}} attack, but the mongoose stomps it down.

Ash decides that it is his turn to try again and calls out {{AP|Charmander}}. Gastly summons a fire extinguisher, and Ash has to call Charmander back, mainly because Charmander was too busy running from the water to battle. He then calls out both {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, but Gastly summons a {{p|Venusaur}} and a {{p|Blastoise}}, which causes Ash's Pokémon to become too scared to do anything, and just because it thinks it is fun, it combines them into a hybrid called "Venustoise". After repeatedly being beaten by Gastly, Misty tries another strategy. She uses a cross, garlic, a stake, and a hammer, comparing Gastly to a vampire. However, the sun starts to rise once again, and as Gastly hates sunlight, it disappears, saying that the ghost of the maiden and the old woman will return come next year's festival. On the following night, the festival continues on. Ash and his friends have fun, and everything is back to normal. As the episode ends, the true ghost of the maiden emerges from her stone self, thanking Gastly for keeping her legend alive in the town.

==Major events==
* [[James's Weezing|James's Koffing]] is revealed to know {{m|Poison Gas}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Gastly}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP020.png|thumb|right|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP020.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[File:Venustoise.png|thumb|right|150px|Venustoise (Japanese: フシギックス ''Fushigix'')]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Gastly}}

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charmander}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Ekans}} ({{OP|Jessie|Ekans}})
* {{p|Koffing}} ({{OP|James|Koffing}})
* {{p|Venusaur}} (illusion; fused with Blastoise to form "Venustoise")
* {{p|Blastoise}} (illusion; fused with Venusaur to form "Venustoise")
* {{p|Gastly}} ([[talking Pokémon]]; debut)
* {{DL|Fake Pokémon|In the anime|"Venustoise"}} (a hybrid of {{p|Venusaur}} and {{p|Blastoise}})

{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Mongoose anime.png|thumb|right|200px|The mongoose]]
* The priest says the great war the maiden's lover went off to happened 2000 years before the episode's events.
* One of the creatures Gastly transforms into is a [[Animals in the Pokémon world|real]] {{wp|mongoose}}.
* The outfits that Ash, Misty, and Brock wear during the festival reappear in the fourth [[List of Japanese ending themes|Japanese ending song]], [[Pokémon Ondo]].
* The similarly named Maiden Peak is a real mountain in {{wp|Oregon}}.
* The Maiden's Peak statue is almost identical to the Orichalcum statue that was a plot device in early episodes of the {{wp|Slayers}} anime series.
* There are many Japanese cultural references in this episode, especially during the festival at the end.
* The festival is also the first time {{an|Misty}} is seen with her hair down.
* The {{p|Gastly}} in this episode is the only known one to date that is able to speak and shape-shift.
* This is the first episode to feature another Pokémon, other than {{MTR}}, that is able to [[Talking Pokémon|talk]] without telepathy. The second is ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]''.
* The kanji on the fire extinguisher Gastly uses to extinguish Ash's Charmander's tail flame was left unedited in the dub.
* In the {{pmin|the Arab world|Arabic dub}}, this episode was removed for unknown reasons, likely because of the extensive representation of Shinto religious elements in ways that are against Islamic culture. It was also removed from the {{pmin|South Korea|Korean dub}}.

===Errors===
[[File:EP020 Error.png|thumb|200px|right|Ash's miscolored hat]]
* James commands his {{TP|James|Koffing|Weezing}} to use {{m|Poison Gas}}, which Koffing could [[Anime move errors|not legally learn]] in a Generation I game unless it was traded back from Generation II. At the time of the episode's original airing, no Generation II game had been released yet, meaning that at the time of this episode airing, Koffing was completely unable to learn Poison Gas by any means.
* When Ash says "We lose. It's just too strong.", the red part that adjusts the size of [[Ash's hat|his hat]] is white.

===Dub edits===
* Most Japanese words on festival signs are removed.
** The fan that Misty held had its kanji erased.
* Also, Misty (or, at least, someone who sounded suspiciously like her) shouted "Let's go to the ferris wheel!" twice in the scene; specifically, right up to the part where Brock says "She was the most beautiful girl I've ever seen...".
* James finds a United States penny on the ground. However, the penny was originally a ¥5 coin in the Japanese version. However, the ¥1000 and ¥5000 bills in the old woman's cash register were left unchanged.
* James mentions the F.B.I when he encounters Officer Jenny.
* The {{wp|o-fuda}} they wear were referred to as "anti-ghost stickers" in the dub.
* Brock's "Hey! Let me go!" line in the dub was actually "You guys...!" in the Japanese version. The Japanese implied that Brock was in a trance and his friends broke the trance.
* Ash says that, since Gastly is a Pokémon, he can battle it with his Pokémon in the Japanese version.
* The ball that Meowth was playing with had the word "Matatabi", meaning "catnip", which was erased from the dub.
* The mongoose says "mongoose" in the vein of a Pokémon in the original instead of "Dinner time!".

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|幽靈神奇寶貝和夏天廟會 / 幽灵神奇宝贝跟夏天庙会|Ghostly Pokémon and the Summer Festival}}
|cs={{tt|Duch Dívčího útesu|The ghost of the Maiden Cliff}}
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|de={{tt|Die verlorene Seele|The lost soul}}
|he=אגדת העלמה והרוח {{tt|agadat ha'alma veharuach|The legend of the maiden and the ghost}}
|hi=द घोस्ट ऑफ मईडेन'स पीक {{tt|''The Ghost of Maiden's Peak''|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak}} {{tt|*|CN dub}} मईडेन पीक का भूत {{tt|''Maiden Peak ka Bhoot''|Ghost of Maiden Peak}} {{tt|*|Hungama Dub}}
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|it={{tt|Il fantasma della scogliera|The ghost of the peak}}{{tt|*|Original 2000 dub}} {{tt|Il fantasma del promontorio|The ghost of the reef}}{{tt|*|2014 K2 TV dub}}
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Talk:Misty's Horsea

2016-02-29T00:30:10Z

Murali9395:

== Gender ==

Taking the advice of 252, I have moved the gender talks here. If someone could check the Japanese version for a confirmed, non-dubbed statement of its gender since my access/connection speed/ability to understand Japanese is limited. But please, don't let this erupt into a edit war....--[[User:Muk-a-matic|Muk-a-matic-Maketh the Muk go round...]] 23:12, 19 January 2010 (UTC)

== Sludge? ==

In its debut episode, Misty's Horsea uses what looks like Sludge, covering Nastina's face entirely in ink. Should that be added to the moves it's used?--[[User:Murali9395|Murali9395]] ([[User talk:Murali9395|talk]]) 00:29, 29 February 2016 (UTC)

Misty's Staryu

2016-02-29T00:23:55Z

Murali9395:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=water|
trainername=Misty|
pokemonname=Staryu|
jtrainername=カスミ|
jpokemonname=ヒトデマン|
tmtrainername=Kasumi|
tmpokemonname=Hitodeman|
gender=Unknown |
image=[[File:Misty Staryu.png|225px]] |
caption=Misty's Staryu |
epnum=EP006|
epname=Clefairy and the Moon Stone|
prevonum=120|
current=[[Cerulean Gym]]|
java1=[[Shin'ichirō Miki]]|
}}
'''Misty's Staryu''' (Japanese: '''カスミのヒトデマン''' ''Kasumi's Hitodeman'') was one of the three original {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} acquired by {{an|Misty}} in the [[Kanto]] region in the {{pkmn|anime}}, and Misty also has a Staryu in most of the games she appears in.

==In the anime==
===History===
====Original series====
=====Kanto=====
[[File:Misty Staryu Debut.png|left|thumb|200px|Staryu in its debut]]
Misty uses Staryu often as one of her main battling Pokémon throughout most of the series. It doesn't seem to have much of a personality due to its extremely un-anthropomorphic features, but Misty says she's able to recognize its emotions and feelings. It often shimmered when called into {{pkmn|battle}}s, and its core glowed pink accompanied by a siren like 'Bing' when tired or weakened.

Staryu was first used to defend [[Mt. Moon]] against an attack by {{TRT}}. Staryu was sent out against {{MTR}}, who was trying to abduct a {{p|Clefairy}}. Misty next used Staryu in her Gym battle against {{Ash}}. When Ash didn't recognize Staryu, he used his [[Pokédex]] on it; he later commented "Leave it to a girl to show off her jewelry!". Staryu demonstrated an Ability similar to {{a|Natural Cure}}, despite Abilities not having been introduced at the time, by diving into the water to negate {{m|Stun Spore}} and {{m|Sleep Powder}}. It also seemed to be rather clumsy, as it missed {{TP|Ash|Butterfree}} and nearly slipped, almost falling into the water. Despite this Staryu was able to beat {{AP|Butterfree}} by tackling it into the water.

Staryu was also used for its strong swimming abilities, helping {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} escape the sunken [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]], and also later helped the team escape [[James's Gyarados]] along with {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}} and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. Misty also used Staryu, along with Starmie and Goldeen, to help save people from a sinking ship. It also tried to help the gang get to the [[North Pole]] along with Goldeen, Starmie and {{AP|Squirtle}}, however it, along with its fellow swimmers, tired out before they made it. It would again be called to help tow a raft to escape a crumbling island made up of {{p|Kabuto}} that were then reviving.

Misty also used Staryu during the [[Princess Festival|Queen of the Princess Festival contest]].

Misty auditioned Staryu for a part in a movie in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', however, as is often the case with Misty calling out Staryu, Psyduck came out instead. Staryu did get a part however, helping provide the rain effect for the final scene.

=====Orange Islands=====
Its media career also included dancing on stage in ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'' to help a traveling riverboat show that dubbed acting Pokémon with human voices back stage.

Staryu was often called into battle, even relied on when Misty had access to other Pokémon such as {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}} and {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}. Staryu's strength was called on in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]'', battling {{OBP|Marina|EP091}}'s {{p|Tentacruel}}. Upon entering battle, Marina commented it was an excellent looking Staryu, and Misty responded that Staryu was one of her favorite Pokémon and that she polished it daily. The pampering appeared to pay off as it was able to take down Tentacruel with one Swift attack. It was however defeated by Marina's powerful {{p|Psyduck}}.

[[File:Misty and Staryu.png|right|Misty and Staryu in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}|thumb|200px|left]]
In ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'', a wild Poliwag seeks protection from James and Meowth by hiding behind Misty. Misty's Staryu defeats [[James's Weezing]] by using Tackle followed by Double-Edge, which not only cut through Weezing's {{m|Smog}} but also sent Weezing flying.

=====Johto=====
Staryu was also used to fight Ash a second time to win a {{AP|Totodile}}. It battled against his {{AP|Chikorita}}, showing high determination, digging in its heels against a Tackle and dodging through {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Vine Whip}}. It was also able to strike a powerful Water Gun that jetted Chikorita several feet up and across the battle field. It was, however, beaten to the ground by a powerful Vine Whip. Misty later apologized to Staryu, saying she hoped she hadn't pushed it too hard and only did so because she had an immense amount of faith in the Pokémon, showing she had a very strong bond with Staryu and cared about it greatly.

In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' Staryu was called up against [[Molly Hale]]. Being under water, Staryu showed to be even more capable than on land. It went up against {{p|Mantine}} and scored a couple of Tackles before looping round for another run. Before it was able to hit, Staryu was hit by Mantine's {{m|Whirlpool}}, although the attack, even combined with a direct hit from Bubble Beam, wasn't able to even affect it slightly. It then easily dissipated the Whirlpool with Rapid Spin and went on the offensive with several high speed Tackles, chasing Mantine through the water in dogged pursuit. The rest of the battle wasn't seen.

====Advanced Generation series====
=====Chronicles=====
Despite being one of the oldest Pokémon Misty owns, Staryu is still used, even in recent episodes. It was called on in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]'' to defend the [[Cerulean Gym]] from a challenge by the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]. Staryu battled very well, until the brother's {{p|Hitmonchan}} launched a sneak attack on it, knocking it out. Despite not being able to battle, Staryu won by default due to the Pokémon Brother's cheating by using that illegal sneak attack. He tried to justify himself but [[Nurse Joy]]'s ruling stood.

=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
Staryu's last appearance to date was in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. Misty used it to battle [[Dr. Yung]]'s {{pkmn2|mirage}} {{p|Aggron}}. Staryu began with a direct hit with Bubble Beam, which failed to faze Aggron. It was then struck with a strong {{m|Sandstorm}} attack. Misty then ordered Water Gun to be used, this was countered with {{m|Thunder Wave}}, Staryu was then finished with a volley of {{m|Bullet Seed}}. This appearance happened after Misty had left the main cast and was leader of Cerulean Gym.

Misty used Staryu quite often in Kanto and during the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] saga. However, after she captured her Poliwag, she started to use it less often. By the end of the Johto saga, Misty hardly ever used Staryu, preferring to use her {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} and {{TP|Misty|Politoed}}.

==Personality and Characteristics==
Staryu dosen't seem to have much of a personality due to its extremely un-anthropomorphic features. Most of its personality is seen in battle, where it is shown to be very powerful, being Misty's top choice through most of the series. When it loses it occasionally gets upset about the loss until Misty comforts it. Staryu is shown to have a very strong bond with its Trainer due to how she can tell what its emotions and feelings are and how much trust they have with each other.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|water||Misty Staryu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Water Gun|1=BubbleBeam|2=Rapid Spin}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Water Gun|1=Bubble Beam|2=Rapid Spin}}|image2=Misty Staryu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Tackle|1=Swift|2=Double-Edge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Tackle|1=Swift|2=Double-Edge}}}}
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{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff}}
{{anmov|normal|Rapid Spin|M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble Beam|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

==In the games==
Staryu has appeared as a part of Misty's team in all the [[Generation I]] games and their [[remake]]s..

{|
|-
!{{game|Red and Blue|s}}
!{{game|Yellow}}
!{{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
!{{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} Round 1
|-
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Red
|ndex=120
|pokemon=Staryu
|level=18
|type1=Water
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Water Gun|move2type=Water}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=120
|pokemon=Staryu
|level=18
|type1=Water
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Water Gun|move2type=Water}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=120
|pokemon=Staryu
|level=18
|type1=Water
|ability=Natural Cure
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Harden|move2type=Normal
|move3=Recover|move3type=Normal
|move4=Water Pulse|move4type=Water}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=120|pokemon=Staryu
|level=50-100|type1=Water
|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal
|move2=Minimize|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
|}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Misty Staryu AP.png|thumb|200px|Misty's Staryu in Ash and Pikachu]]
Misty's Staryu appears in ''[[SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan]]'' of the Ash and Pikachu manga.

===In the movie adaptations===
Misty's Staryu appeared in ''{{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}''.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Misty Staryu Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Misty's Staryu in Pokémon Adventures]]
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Misty's Staryu (nicknamed ヒトちゃん ''Hito-chan'' in the Japanese version) debuted in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'', defending an injured Misty from her rampaging [[Gyara]]dos. It was on the brink of fainting when {{adv|Red}} intervened, buying Staryu enough time to {{m|recover}} and launch a joint attack with [[Saur|Red's Bulbasaur]] before Red captured the Atrocious Pokémon. It was used later to defend against [[Koga]]'s newly-evolved {{p|Rhydon}}; however, despite its type advantage, it lost to the stronger opponent.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|water||Misty Staryu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Recover|1=BubbleBeam}} Adventures.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Recover|1=BubbleBeam}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Recover|PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble Beam|PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}
[[File:Misty Gym Pokémon Zensho.png|thumb|200px|Staryu in Pokémon Zensho]]

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
Misty's Staryu appeared in ''[[PZ03|Cerulean City]]'' where it was seen in her Gym.

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards featuring Misty's Staryu in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Misty's Staryu|water|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Heroes|Misty's Staryu|90}}|type=Water|enset=Gym Heroes|enrarity=Common|ennum=90/132|jpset=Hanada City Gym}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Gym Challenge|Misty's Staryu|92}}|type=Water|enset=Gym Challenge|enrarity=Common|ennum=92/132|jpset=Unnumbered Promotional cards|jpset2=Hanada City Gym|jpsetlink3=Gym Heroes|jpset3=Leaders' Stadium|jprarity3=Common}}
{{cardlist/footer|water}}
==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Staryu}}
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{{Misty's Pokémon}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Misty's Pokémon|Staryu]]

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Misty's Staryu

2016-02-29T00:23:28Z

Murali9395:

{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=water|
trainername=Misty|
pokemonname=Staryu|
jtrainername=カスミ|
jpokemonname=ヒトデマン|
tmtrainername=Kasumi|
tmpokemonname=Hitodeman|
gender=Unknown |
image=[[File:Misty Staryu.png|225px]] |
caption=Misty's Staryu |
epnum=EP006|
epname=Clefairy and the Moon Stone|
prevonum=120|
current=[[Cerulean Gym]]|
java1=[[Shin'ichirō Miki]]|
}}
'''Misty's Staryu''' (Japanese: '''カスミのヒトデマン''' ''Kasumi's Hitodeman'') was one of the three original {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} acquired by {{an|Misty}} in the [[Kanto]] region in the {{pkmn|anime}}, and Misty also has a Staryu in most of the games she appears in.

==In the anime==
===History===
====Original series====
=====Kanto=====
[[File:Misty Staryu Debut.png|left|thumb|200px|Staryu in its debut]]
Misty uses Staryu often as one of her main battling Pokémon throughout most of the series. It doesn't seem to have much of a personality due to its extremely un-anthropomorphic features, but Misty says she's able to recognize its emotions and feelings. It often shimmered when called into {{pkmn|battle}}s, and its core glowed pink accompanied by a siren like 'Bing' when tired or weakened.

Staryu was first used to defend [[Mt. Moon]] against an attack by {{TRT}}. Staryu was sent out against {{MTR}}, who was trying to abduct a {{p|Clefairy}}. Misty next used Staryu in her Gym battle against {{Ash}}. When Ash didn't recognize Staryu, he used his [[Pokédex]] on it; he later commented "Leave it to a girl to show off her jewelry!". Staryu demonstrated an Ability similar to {{a|Natural Cure}}, despite Abilities not having been introduced at the time, by diving into the water to negate {{m|Stun Spore}} and {{m|Sleep Powder}}. It also seemed to be rather clumsy, as it missed {{TP|Ash|Butterfree}} and nearly slipped, almost falling into the water. Despite this Staryu was able to beat {{AP|Butterfree}} by tackling it into the water.

Staryu was also used for its strong swimming abilities, helping {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} escape the sunken [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]], and also later helped the team escape [[James's Gyarados]] along with {{TP|Misty|Goldeen}} and {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. Misty also used Staru, along with Starmie and Goldeen, to help save people from a sinking ship. It also tried to help the gang get to the [[North Pole]] along with Goldeen, Starmie and {{AP|Squirtle}}, however it, along with its fellow swimmers, tired out before they made it. It would again be called to help tow a raft to escape a crumbling island made up of {{p|Kabuto}} that were then reviving.

Misty also used Staryu during the [[Princess Festival|Queen of the Princess Festival contest]].

Misty auditioned Staryu for a part in a movie in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', however, as is often the case with Misty calling out Staryu, Psyduck came out instead. Staryu did get a part however, helping provide the rain effect for the final scene.

=====Orange Islands=====
Its media career also included dancing on stage in ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'' to help a traveling riverboat show that dubbed acting Pokémon with human voices back stage.

Staryu was often called into battle, even relied on when Misty had access to other Pokémon such as {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}} and {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}. Staryu's strength was called on in ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]'', battling {{OBP|Marina|EP091}}'s {{p|Tentacruel}}. Upon entering battle, Marina commented it was an excellent looking Staryu, and Misty responded that Staryu was one of her favorite Pokémon and that she polished it daily. The pampering appeared to pay off as it was able to take down Tentacruel with one Swift attack. It was however defeated by Marina's powerful {{p|Psyduck}}.

[[File:Misty and Staryu.png|right|Misty and Staryu in the {{series|Advanced Generation}}|thumb|200px|left]]
In ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'', a wild Poliwag seeks protection from James and Meowth by hiding behind Misty. Misty's Staryu defeats [[James's Weezing]] by using Tackle followed by Double-Edge, which not only cut through Weezing's {{m|Smog}} but also sent Weezing flying.

=====Johto=====
Staryu was also used to fight Ash a second time to win a {{AP|Totodile}}. It battled against his {{AP|Chikorita}}, showing high determination, digging in its heels against a Tackle and dodging through {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Vine Whip}}. It was also able to strike a powerful Water Gun that jetted Chikorita several feet up and across the battle field. It was, however, beaten to the ground by a powerful Vine Whip. Misty later apologized to Staryu, saying she hoped she hadn't pushed it too hard and only did so because she had an immense amount of faith in the Pokémon, showing she had a very strong bond with Staryu and cared about it greatly.

In ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]'' Staryu was called up against [[Molly Hale]]. Being under water, Staryu showed to be even more capable than on land. It went up against {{p|Mantine}} and scored a couple of Tackles before looping round for another run. Before it was able to hit, Staryu was hit by Mantine's {{m|Whirlpool}}, although the attack, even combined with a direct hit from Bubble Beam, wasn't able to even affect it slightly. It then easily dissipated the Whirlpool with Rapid Spin and went on the offensive with several high speed Tackles, chasing Mantine through the water in dogged pursuit. The rest of the battle wasn't seen.

====Advanced Generation series====
=====Chronicles=====
Despite being one of the oldest Pokémon Misty owns, Staryu is still used, even in recent episodes. It was called on in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]'' to defend the [[Cerulean Gym]] from a challenge by the [[Invincible Pokémon Brothers]]. Staryu battled very well, until the brother's {{p|Hitmonchan}} launched a sneak attack on it, knocking it out. Despite not being able to battle, Staryu won by default due to the Pokémon Brother's cheating by using that illegal sneak attack. He tried to justify himself but [[Nurse Joy]]'s ruling stood.

=====Kanto Battle Frontier=====
Staryu's last appearance to date was in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. Misty used it to battle [[Dr. Yung]]'s {{pkmn2|mirage}} {{p|Aggron}}. Staryu began with a direct hit with Bubble Beam, which failed to faze Aggron. It was then struck with a strong {{m|Sandstorm}} attack. Misty then ordered Water Gun to be used, this was countered with {{m|Thunder Wave}}, Staryu was then finished with a volley of {{m|Bullet Seed}}. This appearance happened after Misty had left the main cast and was leader of Cerulean Gym.

Misty used Staryu quite often in Kanto and during the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] saga. However, after she captured her Poliwag, she started to use it less often. By the end of the Johto saga, Misty hardly ever used Staryu, preferring to use her {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} and {{TP|Misty|Politoed}}.

==Personality and Characteristics==
Staryu dosen't seem to have much of a personality due to its extremely un-anthropomorphic features. Most of its personality is seen in battle, where it is shown to be very powerful, being Misty's top choice through most of the series. When it loses it occasionally gets upset about the loss until Misty comforts it. Staryu is shown to have a very strong bond with its Trainer due to how she can tell what its emotions and feelings are and how much trust they have with each other.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|water||Misty Staryu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Water Gun|1=BubbleBeam|2=Rapid Spin}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Water Gun|1=Bubble Beam|2=Rapid Spin}}|image2=Misty Staryu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Tackle|1=Swift|2=Double-Edge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Tackle|1=Swift|2=Double-Edge}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
{{anmov|normal|Double-Edge|EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff}}
{{anmov|normal|Rapid Spin|M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble Beam|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|water}}

==In the games==
Staryu has appeared as a part of Misty's team in all the [[Generation I]] games and their [[remake]]s..

{|
|-
!{{game|Red and Blue|s}}
!{{game|Yellow}}
!{{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}
!{{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} Round 1
|-
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Red
|ndex=120
|pokemon=Staryu
|level=18
|type1=Water
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Water Gun|move2type=Water}}
|{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=120
|pokemon=Staryu
|level=18
|type1=Water
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Water Gun|move2type=Water}}
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=120
|pokemon=Staryu
|level=18
|type1=Water
|ability=Natural Cure
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Harden|move2type=Normal
|move3=Recover|move3type=Normal
|move4=Water Pulse|move4type=Water}}
|{{Pokémon/1|ndex=120|pokemon=Staryu
|level=50-100|type1=Water
|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal
|move2=Minimize|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thunderbolt|move3type=Electric
|move4=Psychic|move4type=Psychic}}
|}

==In the manga==
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
[[File:Misty Staryu AP.png|thumb|200px|Misty's Staryu in Ash and Pikachu]]
Misty's Staryu appears in ''[[SP10|The Grand Rhydon Plan]]'' of the Ash and Pikachu manga.

===In the movie adaptations===
Misty's Staryu appeared in ''{{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}''.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Misty Staryu Adventures.png|thumb|left|200px|Misty's Staryu in Pokémon Adventures]]
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Misty's Staryu (nicknamed ヒトちゃん ''Hito-chan'' in the Japanese version) debuted in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'', defending an injured Misty from her rampaging [[Gyara]]dos. It was on the brink of fainting when {{adv|Red}} intervened, buying Staryu enough time to {{m|recover}} and launch a joint attack with [[Saur|Red's Bulbasaur]] before Red captured the Atrocious Pokémon. It was used later to defend against [[Koga]]'s newly-evolved {{p|Rhydon}}; however, despite its type advantage, it lost to the stronger opponent.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|water||Misty Staryu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Recover|1=BubbleBeam}} Adventures.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Recover|1=BubbleBeam}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Recover|PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!}}
{{anmov|water|Bubble Beam|PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!}}
{{anmov/f|water}}
[[File:Misty Gym Pokémon Zensho.png|thumb|200px|Staryu in Pokémon Zensho]]

===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
Misty's Staryu appeared in ''[[PZ03|Cerulean City]]'' where it was seen in her Gym.

==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards featuring Misty's Staryu in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].

{{cardlist/header|Misty's Staryu|water|char=yes}}
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Delia Ketchum

2016-02-28T04:40:48Z

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{{CharInfobox|
color={{psychic color}} |
corecolor={{psychic color light}} |
bordercolor={{psychic color dark}} |
name=Delia Ketchum |
jname=ハナコ |
tmname=Hanako |
slogan=no |
image=Delia.png |
size=240px |
caption=Delia Ketchum |
age=yes |
years=29 (novel) |
gender=Female |
colors=yes |
eyes=Black{{tt|*|Hand-colored episodes}}, Amber{{tt|*|Digitally-colored episodes}}||
hair=Auburn{{tt|*|Hand-colored episodes}}, Mahogany{{tt|*|Digitally-colored episodes}}||
hometown=[[Pallet Town]] |
region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives={{Ash}}, Unknown husband/boyfriend ([[EP002]]), Unknown father-in-law ([[EP002]]) |
game=no |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP001 |
epname=Pokémon - I Choose You! |
enva=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG133]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG192]]-present)|
java=[[Masami Toyoshima]]
}}

'''Delia Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''ハナコ''' ''Hanako''), also known as '''Mrs. Ketchum''' (Japanese: '''ママさん''' ''Mama-san'') is {{Ash}}'s [[mother]] in the [[Pokémon anime]].

==History==
===[[Original series]]===
According to [[Takeshi Shudō]]'s novelization, she runs Pallet Town's only restaurant, Pallet House, which she inherited from her mother. When she was younger, she dreamed of becoming both a model and a [[Pokémon Trainer]], but abandoned those dreams to run the restaurant after {{Ash}} was born. ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'' also elaborates that the reason why she raised Ash by herself is that his father married her fast and then left just as fast due to his being a Pokémon Trainer. It is also implied that the reason he and Ash's grandfather didn't return is because they achieved nothing in their goal.

Delia made her debut in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', telling Ash that he should get to bed for his big day tomorrow. She was then seen in front of [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] with a small group of people from Pallet Town, cheering Ash on as he walked out with {{AP|his first Pokémon|Pikachu}}. She was shown to be very sad that her little boy was growing up, but quickly put it aside to tell him everything that she had packed in his [[bag|backpack]] for his journey. When she unintentionally insulted Pikachu, who was already upset at getting Ash for a Trainer, he used his {{m|ThunderShock}} and shocked the entire group.

She was seen again in the [[EP002|the next episode]] when Ash decided to call her while waiting for his Pikachu to be healed by [[Nurse Joy]]. She seemed to be surprised that he was already in {{ci|Viridian}}. She also mentioned his father, saying it took him four days to get there when he began his Pokémon Journey. Also mentioning his father would be proud of him, she commented that he was the apple of his eye. When he continued to shoot down her words of encouragement, she became angry and scolded him by telling him that he can do anything he set his mind to.

She makes an appearance in ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'', where she, along with [[Professor Oak]] and [[Gary Oak|Gary]], visit [[Porta Vista]]. She sits in the stands during the beauty and costume contest, and holds the winner's trophy at the end of the episode, where she tells Professor Oak that she is proud of Ash.

She appears again in ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'', watching a performance of the Pokémon Circus. She watches what appears to be a {{p|Mr. Mime}}, but is actually Ash in a costume. This is revealed to her when Ash fights {{TRT}}, later stealing their balloon. Later, she invites {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} over to her house for lunch. A [[wild Pokémon|wild]] Mr. Mime that Ash, Brock, and Misty saw at the beginning of the episode taps on the window, and Delia thinks it's Ash. She lets "Ash" in for a snack, but then the real Ash appears, revealing to Delia that the Mr. Mime isn't fake. Ash asks Mr. Mime to help him, and Delia encourages Mr. Mime, offering it a big dessert. Later, when Team Rocket steals Pokémon with a tank, she has the wild Mr. Mime stop Team Rocket. [[Stella]]'s Mr. Mime and the wild one build a brick tower around the tank, so Team Rocket fires a missile, but it rebounds and sends Team Rocket blasting off. At the end of the episode, the wild Mr. Mime, whom Delia has nicknamed [[Mimey]], stays with her.

Delia next appeared in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''. Ash greets his mother in the kitchen, and tells her that Mimey vacuumed his face, to which she responds that Mimey cleans dirty things. She also tells him that Mimey only listens to her. Later in the episode, Team Rocket (as a news crew) appears at her house, claiming that they want to have an interview with Ash, but Delia tells them that Ash is at {{Prof|Oak}}'s laboratory.

In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', Delia went to the [[Seafoam Islands]] with Ash and {{ashfr}}.

In ''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]'', she tells her son to help out in the garden, but Ash says that he has to do some "serious training" in the mountains. She tells him and his friends to get 3 to 400 pounds of fertilizer from the [[Xanadu Nursery]].

In ''[[EP070|Go West Young Meowth]]'', she goes to [[Hollywood]] with Ash and his friends. They are the only ones who watch the premiere of [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]]'s new movie, {{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}, which was filmed in [[EP069|the previous episode]].

[[EP073|Three episodes later]], she wishes Ash good luck as he heads off to [[Indigo Plateau]] for the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]].

She reappears in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]''. She is standing outside a restaurant in the Indigo Plateau with Prof. Oak, where she meets Ash and his friends. She cooks in the restaurant (to the confusion of the cooks). When she has cooked for them, they sit down to eat and talk. Later, she is stuck in the elevator with Ash, his friends, Prof. Oak, and [[Ritchie]] when Ritchie and Pikachu save them.

In ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'', she watches Ash's round five battle against Ritchie with Brock, Misty, and Prof. Oak and wonders why Ash isn't there: he has been kidnapped by Team Rocket. She is relieved when he shows up.

In ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', Delia worries about Ash, as he won't get out of bed.

Delia is seen again in ''[[EP115|A Tent Situation]]'', when she arrives at her house and finds Ash, Misty, Brock, and {{Tracey}} there. She tells Ash, Misty, and Tracey that she found Brock on the ground in a field of grass. She let him stay at her house, and he has been doing chores for her. They discuss dinner, and when Ash shows her his [[Winner's Trophy|trophy]], she says she could use it as a dumbbell. Later in the episode, she and Mimey pack things into Ash's [[Bag|backpack]] because he is going to [[Johto]] for the [[Johto League]]. The next day, Ash leaves for Johto.

==={{series|Advanced Generation}}===
Delia appeared in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', watching Ash light the Pokémon League torch. Later, in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', she was seen welcoming Ash home.

In ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', she wonders what she'll cook for dinner. The doorbell rings and Mimey answers it. Delia goes to the door and finds {{an|May}} and her {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}}, {{TP|May|Combusken}}, and {{TP|May|Munchlax}}. Later, May and Delia go to Professor Oak's laboratory. They go downstairs and have tea. Ash tells everyone about the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}: it's set across [[Kanto]], with seven [[Frontier Brain]]s, who are like Gym Leaders in that they give out a [[Symbol|Frontier Symbol]] upon being defeated. Delia says that there are [[Contest Hall]]s in Kanto, which excites May. Ash says that he will be leaving the next day. Afterwards, Professor Oak asks Delia if she's worried about Ash leaving on another journey. She says that she isn't. When Team Rocket tries to steal Ash's Pokémon again, Delia and Professors Oak and {{Prof|Birch}} run out of the lab. Delia stops Professor Birch from helping Ash and his friends from getting their Pokémon back, saying that it's their fight. When Team Rocket blasts off, Delia says that she knew they could do it. Later in the episode, Delia says her goodbyes to Ash as he sets off on another journey.

In ''[[AG192|Home is Where the Start Is!]]'', neither Delia nor Mimey aren't in Ash's house when he comes back from his Battle Frontier journey. He goes to Professor Oak's laboratory, and he can't find the professor or Tracey. When he enters the sitting room, Tracey, Mimey, {{Gary}}, Delia, and the professor appear and welcome Ash home. Delia is presented with all seven of her son's Fontier Symbols. Soon, Ash challenges Gary to a battle and he accepts. Delia watches the battle between Pikachu and [[Gary's Electivire]], which Gary and {{p|Electivire}} win. After Gary leaves for [[Sinnoh]], Ash announces that he will go to Sinnoh as well. That night, Delia sews.

==={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}===
{{Incomplete|section}}
Ash received his new {{DL|List of clothing in the anime|Diamond & Pearl series|clothes}} that Delia made for him in ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]''.

Delia appeared briefly in ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]''. She was delivering some herbs to {{an|Professor Oak}} when she noticed he was talking to Ash over the videophone. She interrupted their conversation and then started talking to {{an|Dawn}}'s [[mother]], [[Johanna]]. As Ash was staying at Johanna's house for the duration of the [[Twinleaf Festival]], she told her to feel free to discipline Ash if needed, much to Ash's embarrassment.

Delia also made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', where it was shown that Ash sent her a bouquet of [[Gracidea|Gracidea flowers]].

==={{series|Best Wishes}}===
[[File:Ash and Delia.png|thumb|left|250px|Ash and Delia]]
Delia appeared in ''[[BW001|In the Shadow of Zekrom!]]''. She went on a trip to the [[Unova]] [[region]] with Professor Oak and her son by plane. The plane docks at a pier, and after they get off, Pikachu senses something and turns around. He looks up at the large dark cloud overhead. Delia is separated from her son after Team Rocket tries to capture Pikachu but fails when their machine is destroyed by lightning. Ash and Pikachu are pulled into the storm. They wake up on the ground with Delia and Professor Oak by their side. [[Professor Juniper]] drives up and gets them to [[Nuvema Town]].

In [[BW002|the next episode]], Ash departs on his Unova journey.

Her next appearance was in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]''. In her house, she welcomes her son home and takes his laundry. She says that by the look of Ash's backpack, he certainly did his best. While Ash is at Professor Oak's laboratory, she sews. Later, during dinner at her house with her son, [[Alexa]], and Professor Oak, Ash decides to go to the [[Kalos]] region next. Delia leaves suddenly, and everyone worries that she's upset. However, she returns soon with a smile and new {{DL|List of clothing in the anime|XY series|clothes}} for Ash, wishing him good luck. The next day, after Ash's plane leaves, in the airport, Delia says that Ash is always ready for adventures, and that's how boys should be. At the end of the episode, she is shown with a picture of Ash and {{cat|Ash's Pokémon|all of his Pokémon}}.

==Character==
[[File:Younger Delia, Oak and Hale.png|thumb|250px|A younger Delia with Professor Oak and Spencer Hale]]
Delia Ketchum is a relatively reserved woman. She is usually quiet and cheerful, but when angered, she makes it known. In fact, she once shouted at an {{OBP|Entei|M03}} and said he should be ashamed of himself in ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown: Entei]]''. It was also revealed during the film that she was once a student of {{an|Professor Oak}}, along with [[Spencer Hale]].

Delia lives in [[Pallet Town]] with [[Mimey]], a {{p|Mr. Mime}} that she befriended in ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]''. She is shown to care for Ash deeply, as he is her only child. She does reprimand him sometimes, as in the first episode, when she told him to go to bed so he would be ready for his first day as a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. Throughout Ash's journey, Delia has mainly stayed at home, but she traveled with Ash to the [[Unova]] [[region]] in ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''. She flew home once Ash left on his quest to collect the [[Unova League]] [[Gym]] [[Badge]]s.

{{an|Brock}} once commented that she would make a great Pokémon Trainer because of her perseverance. Her husband was mentioned in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' as a Trainer still on his {{pkmn|journey}}. However, he has yet to appear onscreen.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Delia's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{|
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Delia|Mr. Mime|Mimey.png|Psychic|nick=Mimey}}
|
|}

==Voice actors==
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|ja=豊島まさみ ''[[Masami Toyoshima]]''
|en=[[Veronica Taylor]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG133]]) [[Sarah Natochenny]] ([[AG192]]-present)
|ca=Marta Aparicio
|da=Ann Hjort Vibeke Dueholm
|nl=Beatrijs Sluyter
|fil=Klariz Magboo
|fi=Elise Langenoja ([[EP001]]-[[EP002]], [[EP266]]-[[EP273]], [[DP003]]) Jenni Sivonen ([[EP064]]-[[EP079]]) Minna Tasanto (movies [[M02|2]] and [[M03|3]]) Hanna-Maija Nikander ([[AG132]]-[[AG133]]) Henna Haverinen ([[AG192]], [[BW001]]-[[BW002]]) Unknown voice actress ([[DP138]])
|fr_ca=Nathalie Coupal
|fr_eu=Catherine Conet
|de=Marion Hartmann
|he=לירז ברגמן ''Liraz Bergman'' טליה ברקאי ''Talya Barkai''
|is=Þrúður Vilhjálmsdóttir ([[M03]])
|id=Diah Sekartadji Wulandari ([[BW001]]-present)
|it=Cinzia Massironi
|no=Lena Meieran Christin Borge (movie [[M02|2]]) Katrine Blomstrand Siri Nilsen
|pl=Anna Bielańska ([[EP001]]-[[EP116]], movie [[M03|3]]) Krystyna Kozanecka (movie [[M02|2]]) Agata Rzeszewska ([[EP225]]-[[EP273]]) Joanna Węgrzynowska ([[DP003]]) Katarzyna Pysiak ([[DP138]]) Anna Sroka ([[BW001]]-[[BW002]]) Anna Gajewska ([[BW142]])
|pt_br=Vanessa Alves (Season 1-6 & 16-present) Lene Bastos ([[Pokémon Chronicles]], [[DP003]]) Luísa Viegas ([[AG132]]-[[AG133]]) Elisa Villon ([[AG192]], [[DP138]]) Denise Reis ([[BW001]])
|pt_eu=Teresa Madruga ([[EP001]]-[[EP041]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP042]]-[[EP118]], [[EP160]]-[[AG145]]) Helena Montez ([[EP119]]-[[EP159]]) Paula Pais (mid-Johto) Isabel Ribas ([[AG146]]-[[AG192]]) Rita Fernandes ([[DP003]]) Isabel Queirós ([[DP138]]) Ângela Marques ([[BW001]]-present)
|es_la=Ana Patricia Anides ([[EP001]]-[[EP273]], [[DP138]]-present) Rebeca Manríquez ([[SS004]], [[SS014]]) Elena Rámirez ([[AG132]]-[[DP003]])
|es_eu=Cecilia Santiago ([[EP001]]-[[EP002]]) Marisa Marco ([[EP064]]-present) Ana Jiménez (movie [[M02|2]]) Marta García (movie [[M03|3]])
|sv=Pernilla Wahlgren
|hi=दिनाज फरहान Dinaaz Farhan (Hungama Dub)
}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Delia Ketchum EToP.png|thumb|110px|Delia in the Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
Delia appears briefly in the {{pkmn|manga}} series, ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'', which is based on the anime.

In ''[[ET01|Pikachu, I See You!]]'', she and Ash discover {{AP|Pikachu}} under the floorboards of their house, chewing on the wiring to eat the electricity. Later, she gives Ash a tearful farewell as he leaves on his Pokémon Trainer's journey.

===In the move adaptations===
Delia appeared in ''{{ma|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}''.

==Trivia==
* In [[Pokémon Live!]], it is stated that Delia dated {{an|Giovanni}} and was in his gang, but took a better route in life when she met Ash's father, though this might not be the case in the anime.
* In the English dub, Delia and Ash have always shared the same voice actress, even after [[The Pokémon Company International]] changed all of the character's voice actors. Originally, both mother and son were voiced by [[Veronica Taylor]]. Since the voice actor switch, both have been voiced by [[Sarah Natochenny]].

==Names==
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|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ハナコ ''Hanako''
| From 花子. Means ''flower child''. Also often used as an example female name, similar to ''Jane Doe'' in English.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, All-European
| Delia Ketchum
| May be a reference to {{wp|Dahlia}}, a flower. Ketchum is a pun on "Gotta ''Catch 'em'' all" the original slogan of the franchise.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 영자 ''Yeongja''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese
| 花子 ''Huāzǐ''
| Same as 花子 ''Hanako''.
|}
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* [[a:Category:Delia Ketchum|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Ash's Raticate

2016-02-27T23:41:32Z

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Normal|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Raticate|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=ラッタ|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Ratta|
image=[[File:Ash Raticate.png|225px]] |
caption=Ash's Raticate |
location=Unknown |
prevonum=020|
gender=Unknown|
ability=Unknown|
epnum=EP015|
epname=Battle Aboard the St. Anne|
traded=yes|
tradeep=EP015|
tradename=Battle Aboard the St. Anne|
oldtrainer={{tc|Gentleman}}|
newtrainer={{Ash}}|
tradedfor={{AP|Butterfree}}|
current=[[Party|With Gentleman]]|
noevo=incap |
enva1=[[Carter Cathcart|Jimmy Zoppi]]|
java1=[[Ikue Ohtani]]|
}}
'''Ash's Raticate''' (Japanese '''サトシのラッタ''' ''Satoshi's Ratta'') was a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} temporarily owned by [[Ash Ketchum]] in the episode ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

==History==
[[File:Butterfree Raticate trade.png|thumb|left|200px|Butterfree being traded for Raticate]]
Raticate first appeared under the ownership of a {{tc|Gentleman}} aboard the [[S.S. Anne|St. Anne]], easily defeating a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s {{p|Starmie}} in a {{pkmn|battle}}. Seeing how strong Raticate was, Ash challenged the Gentleman to a battle, using his {{AP|Butterfree}} against Raticate. Butterfree easily endured and dodged all of Raticate's attacks, and then {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}} it with {{m|Stun Spore}}. Before Ash could order the finishing move, however, the Gentleman called off the battle, saying that it was a draw, although Ash was close to winning.

Afterwards, the Gentleman came to tell Ash that he was so impressed with Butterfree that he wanted him to [[trade]] it for his Raticate. Ash, although being impressed of Raticate's strength too, was uncertain of what to do, and asked {{an|Brock}} for advice. Brock told Ash to agree to trade, although given the fact that he was infatuated by the Gentleman's beautiful woman companion at the moment, he likely wasn't even fully paying attention to what they were talking about. Thus the trade was made, making Raticate Ash's newest Pokémon. Later Ash told {{an|Misty}} about how he was still uncertain if the Gentleman would take care of Butterfree the way he did, and was thinking if he even did the right thing by trading it away.

Ash only used Raticate once, mistakenly calling it out when he wanted to use his Butterfree to help fighting against the group of {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s on board, having momentarily forgotten the trade had happened. Finally fully understanding how much he missed his Butterfree and how worried about its well-being he was, Ash came to realize that the trade had been a bad idea and he would rather have his first [[caught Pokémon]] back. The Gentleman agreed to trade Butterfree back, and the original trade was reversed while the St. Anne was sinking. Due to this delay, Ash and {{ashfr}} got trapped inside as the ship sank into the depths. Neither Raticate or its Trainer have been seen since.

==Personality and characteristics==
Since Ash only owned it for less than an entire episode, little can be said about Raticate itself. There is not enough known about it to even distinguish it from other Raticate, apart from the fact that it can use Jump Kick, a move that cannot be learned by other Raticate, and that it is, in general, a strong Pokémon.

==Moves used==
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{{anmov|fighting|Jump Kick|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne|x=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Super Fang|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Fang|EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne}}
{{anmov/f|normal|x=yes}}

==Trivia==
* Raticate was the first Pokémon of Ash's that he owned for less than one episode, the other being {{TP|Casey|Beedrill}}.
* Raticate is the first Pokémon Ash obtained in its fully evolved form. However, the first fully evolved Pokémon he caught himself was {{AP|Primeape}}.
* Raticate is the first out of two Pokémon Ash obtained in a trade; the second one is {{AP|Buizel}}.
* Every move Raticate used was a [[signature move]] at the time.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Raticate}}
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Ash's Bulbasaur

2016-02-27T01:42:01Z

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Grass|
type2=Poison|
trainername=Ash|
pokemonname=Bulbasaur|
jtrainername=サトシ|
jpokemonname=フシギダネ|
tmtrainername=Satoshi|
tmpokemonname=Fushigidane|
gender=Unknown{{tt|*|Confirmed male in the English dub}}|
image=[[File:Ash Bulbasaur.png|245px]]|
caption=Ash's Bulbasaur|
location=[[Hidden Village]]|
prevonum=001|
epnum=EP010|
epname=Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village|
current=At [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]|
java1=[[Megumi Hayashibara|Megumi Hayashibara]]|
enva1=[[Tara Jayne]] ([[EP010]]-[[AG133]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[AG189]]-present)|
}}
'''Ash's Bulbasaur''' (Japanese: '''サトシのフシギダネ''' ''Satoshi's Fushigidane'') was the fourth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} caught by {{Ash}} during his travels through [[Kanto]], and the first of the original [[starter Pokémon]] that Ash acquired.

==History==
===[[Original series]]===
====Kanto====
[[File:EP010.png|thumb|200px|left|Bulbasaur in its debut]]
Bulbasaur first appearance was in ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]''. When {{an|Misty}} tried to capture a wild {{p|Oddish}}, Bulbasaur rushed to Oddish's aid, easily defeating both her {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} with {{m|Tackle}} and [[Ash's Butterfree]] by blowing his own {{m|Sleep Powder}} back onto him.

Later, the group met [[Melanie]], who cared for sick, injured, and abandoned Pokémon in the [[Hidden Village]]. She revealed that she had raised Bulbasaur, that it acted as the village's bodyguard, and was blatantly hostile to all Trainers.

Later, {{TRT}} attacked the village and attempted to steal all of the Pokémon with an enormous vacuum. Bulbasaur managed to save Oddish at the last second, and was touched when Ash dashed out to help him get to safety. It then used {{m|Vine Whip}} to deflect the vacuum and {{AP|Pidgeotto}} drove Team Rocket away. After Team Rocket's defeat, Melanie encouraged Bulbasaur to join Ash, explaining that its growth was being stunted by staying too long in the village. Bulbasaur agreed to join him once Ash defeated it in battle. Bulbasaur put up an excellent fight against {{AP|Pikachu}}, using its vines to seize and smash Pikachu onto the ground repeatedly. However, a powerful {{m|Thunderbolt}} fried Bulbasaur and stunned it long enough for Ash to capture it.

Bulbasaur was first used in a battle to repel {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s aboard the [[St. Anne]] in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', where it joined a group of other Bulbasaur to use Vine Whip on the Grunts. Its vines were also used to help the gang and Team Rocket escape from the sinking ship in [[EP016|the next episode]].

In ''[[EP019|Tentacool & Tentacruel]]'', Butterfree carried Bulbasaur into battle with the giant {{p|Tentacruel}}, but it was easily swatted aside by a giant tentacle.

Bulbasaur's Gym battle debut occurred in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'', where it fought [[Erika]]'s {{p|Tangela}}. It attempted to use Vine Whip, but Tangela used {{m|Constrict}} to pull it in close and defeated it with {{m|Stun Spore}}.

In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', Bulbasaur was used to battle [[Koga]]'s sister, {{an|Aya}}, and her {{p|Venonat}}. After dodging Bulbasaur's Tackle, Venonat fired its Stun Spore. Bulbasaur, however, countered by {{m|Whirlwind|blowing away}} the Stun Spore and used Vine Whip. Venonat was able to dodge Bulbasaur's vines and hit bulbasaur with a super-effective {{m|Psybeam}}. Bulbasaur, however, was able to endure the hit and after dodging another Psybeam it defeat Venonat with {{m|Leech Seed}}.

In ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]'', Bulbasaur was called out by Ash to battle [[Duplica's Ditto]]. Ditto immediately {{m|Transform|transformed}} into Bulbasaur and blocked an incoming {{m|Razor Leaf}} with Vine Whip. It then used Vine Whip to enwrap Bulbasaur. Unable to do anything, Ash forfeited the match.

In ''[[EP050|Who Gets To Keep Togepi?]]'', Ash used Bulbasaur in the tournament to decide who got to keep {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}. It faced Misty's unintentional entrant {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} and easily defeated the Duck Pokémon by licking and tickling it. However, the win meant nothing as Togepi chose Misty as its Trainer anyway.
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur fight evolution.png|220px|thumb|Ash's Bulbasaur resisting evolution]]

Bulbasaur had the opportunity to [[Evolution|evolve]] in ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]''. Bulbasaur was used in a battle against a {{tc|Hiker}}'s {{p|Rhyhorn}}. While Rhyhorn headed forwards using {{m|Take Down}}, Bulbasaur tried stopping it with Leech Seed. Bulbasaur, however, failed to do so and was hit hard. Ash tried recalling Bulbasaur, but it refused to return to its Poké Ball, wanting to continue the battle. As Rhyhorn charged in for another attack, Bulbasaur struck it with Razor Leaf and followed up with Vine Whip, knocking it out. Ash then noticed Bulbasaur had collapsed and that its bulb had started glowing and immediately rushed to the [[Pokémon Center]]. At the Pokémon Center, [[Nurse Joy]] revealed Bulbasaur was almost ready to evolve and that the evolution takes place at a special festival in the Mysterious Garden. That night, Pikachu noticed Bulbasaur leaving the Pokémon Center and the two had a conversation. Suddenly, Bulbasaur was grabbed by multiple vines belonging to a group of Bulbasaur and was taken away. While Pikachu went to get the others, Bulbasaur was taken to the Mysterious Garden where the evolutionary festival was about to take place. While all other Bulbasaur evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}}, Ash's Bulbasaur refused to do so, despite facing the mass of Ivysaur as well as a {{p|Venusaur}}, who were angry at it for ruining the festival. Ash then intervened and stood up for Bulbasaur and its decision not to evolve. Then Team Rocket appeared and used a vacuum to try to capture all Ivysaur and Venusaur. Since Bulbasaur didn't evolve, it was able to learn {{m|Solar Beam}} and used its new move to free the Ivysaur and blasted Team Rocket off. Venusaur then approached Bulbasaur and extended a vine to it as a gesture of respect. Bulbasaur, Ash and the others then left the garden, having made amends with the Ivysaur and Venusaur.

In ''[[EP052|Princess vs Princess]]'', Bulbasaur, along with {{AP|Pikachu}} and [[Brock's Vulpix]], was briefly lent to Misty to allow her to compete in the [[Princess Festival|Queen of the Princess Festival contest]] with a more balanced team. In the first round of the tournament, Bulbasaur single-handedly defeated a Trainer's {{p|Kingler}}, {{p|Pinsir}}, {{p|Cubone}} and {{p|Raticate}}. Later, it was also seen defeating a {{p|Graveler}}. Bulbasaur was called out again in the finals to battle [[Jessie's Lickitung]]. Bulbasaur tried attacking with Vine Whip, but its vines were tied by Lickitung's huge tongue got and licked, causing it to faint.

In ''[[EP063|Battle for the Badge!]]'', Bulbasaur was sent out to fight Team Rocket, who were fighting in {{an|Giovanni}}'s stead in the [[Viridian Gym]]. It faced Giovanni's {{p|Kingler}}. Despite the type-advantage, Bulbasaur was hit hard by Kingler, who blocked Vine Whip with {{m|Harden}} and then hit back with {{m|Bubble}}.

In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Bulbasaur was used to battle [[Raymond]]'s {{p|Donphan}}. It was hit by two successive {{m|Rollout}}s, but when launched into the air, it was able to flatten Donphan with Solar Beam. On [[New Island]], Bulbasaur and {{AP|Squirtle}} attempted to resist capture by {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}, using its vines to keep the Balls at bay. Ash recalled both Pokémon to safety, but both were cloned when Bulbasaur's Ball was captured itself. Bulbasaur fought viciously against its clone, but was the underdog, its clone able to headbutt it over and over. It wept when Ash was petrified by Mewtwo and [[Mew (M01)|Mew]], its tears helping in his restoration.

It had only one battle in the [[Indigo League]], in ''[[EP077|The Fourth Round Rumble]]'' against [[Jeanette Fisher]]. After an initial trouble with {{p|Beedrill}}'s speed, Bulbasaur crippled the Poison Bee Pokémon with Leech Seed and then defeating it with Tackle. {{p|Scyther}}'s speed and {{m|Double Team}} produces similar trouble for Ash, until Bulbasaur uses Vine Whip to hit every single clone until it knocks out the real Scyther. Looking set to sweep the match with just Bulbasaur, Ash then took on her {{p|Bellsprout}}. Bulbasaur used Tackle, but Bellsprout flexed its body and absorbed the blow, before seizing Bulbasaur and slamming it onto the ground until it fainted.

Its bond with Ash's Pikachu was shown for real in ''[[EP078|A Friend in Deed]]'', where Pikachu was able to detect Bulbasaur's Poké Ball among hundreds of stolen Balls.

In ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]'' it used its Vine Whip to help Ash escape from Team Rocket. However, it was not used for the fifth round because it had a type disadvantage against [[Zippo]], Ritchie's Charmander.

====Orange Archipelago====
It accompanied Ash to the Orange Islands and was used in Ash's second Gym challenge against [[Danny]] in ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]''. It attempted to help Pikachu carve a frozen geyser into an ice sled, but was unable to keep up with Danny's team until {{AP|Charizard}} completed it in a few short {{m|Flamethrower}}s. It then helped Ash, Pikachu and Squirtle in the race down the cliff, using its vines to steer.

In ''[[EP102|The Mystery Menace]]'', Bulbasaur was kidnapped by a giant vined creature in the sewers of [[Trovitopolis]]. Ash was so upset by this that Misty and Tracey had to both physically restrain him from diving into the water after it and then tie him up so that [[Officer Jenny]] could rescue them. Ash kicked and screamed the entire time. With help from {{AP|Muk}}, he rescued Bulbasaur and its captor, a mutated giant Bulbasaur that had been abandoned by the town's mayor.

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', Bulbasaur is used in the {{type|Grass}} round of the Gym battle for the Spike Shell Badge. It fought against [[Rudy]]'s {{p|Exeggutor}}, who dodged Razor Leaf and knocked Bulbasaur down with {{m|Egg Bomb}}. Bulbasaur quickly saved the battle by putting Exeggutor to sleep with Sleep Powder. Bulbasaur was on Ash's team to fight {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} for the Orange League championship in ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]''. It managed to land a few blows on Drake's {{p|Electabuzz}}, but was defeated by a {{m|ThunderPunch}}. Drake was eventually defeated and Bulbasaur joined the rest of the team in the Hall of Fame.

====Johto====
Bulbasaur joined Ash in Johto, where it first met {{AP|Heracross}} in ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]''. This began the recurring joke of Heracross wanting to suck the pollen from Bulbasaur's bulb. Throughout the Johto journeys, Bulbasaur's oldest team members {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Squirtle}} both went into training with others, leaving Bulbasaur as Ash's only remaining Kanto starter. In ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue]]'', Bulbasaur was used to battle against a {{p|Chikorita}} that Ash had interest in catching. It was recalled after being hurt by the small Grass-type Pokémon and was congratulated by Ash for its effort. Bulbasaur was used in ''[[EP136|Chikorita's Big Upset]]'', where Ash ordered it to find Chikorita. It would again be irritated by Heracross, who after getting deployed by Ash against Team Rocket, wasted no time in trying to suck the pollen out of Bulbasaur's bulb. Bulbasaur scolded it's teammate and hit Heracross with it's vines.

It bid a solemn farewell to Squirtle in ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]''. Bulbasaur fought for Ash against Misty for the second time in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]''. It seemingly defeated {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}} with a Razor Leaf, but Poliwag evolved into {{p|Poliwhirl}} and fought back with a powerful {{m|Body Slam}}. After taking damage from Bubble, Bulbasaur flattened Poliwhirl with Solar Beam, winning the match for Ash. It also had a rematch with {{an|Aya}} in ''[[EP176|Ariados, Amigos!]]'', using Tackle to defeat Venonat from above. In ''[[EP178|The Grass Route]]'', Bulbasaur was entered in the 45th annual [[Grass Tournament]], reaching the finals after Team Rocket was disqualified for dressing {{MTR}} up as a {{p|Sunflora}}. Bulbasaur looked set to win the final, but [[Ephraim]]'s {{p|Skiploom}} learned Solar Beam and won the tournament.

Bulbasaur remained with Ash until ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'', when it was sent back to {{an|Professor Oak}}'s lab to keep the Pokémon there from quarreling with each other. It proved to be a natural leader, first solving the territorial disputes between the warring {{p|Bellossom}} and {{p|Jumpluff}} factions, and the {{type|Grass}} and {{type|Water}} Pokémon by ordering and leading the construction of a new lake. It came very close to peril when it saved an Oddish from an enormous falling boulder, but revealed that it had learned Dig just in time to save itself. Oak remarked to {{Tracey}} that Bulbasaur was a perfect example of a Pokémon being able to call on powers unheard of in extreme situations. After resolving this dispute, Ash and Oak agreed to allow Bulbasaur to reside at Oak's lab for an indefinite period, finally rotating it out of his team.

It was called on in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'', where it fought in the [[Silver Conference]] against [[Jackson]]'s {{Shiny}} {{p|Magneton}}. It quickly learned from Pikachu and {{AP|Cyndaquil}}'s mistakes, instead using a spinning Vine Whip to mow through the afterimages from Double Team. It blocked Magneton's attacks with Razor Leaf and Vine Whip, before taking it down with Leech Seed and Vine Whip. It then took on his {{TP|Vincent|Meganium}}, with whom it had a bitter rivalry after the Herb Pokémon had mocked it earlier. Neither Pokémon attempted to dodge the other's attacks, both willing to be able to take as much as the other. It came down to a battle of Vine Whips and a double Solar Beam, which knocked out both Pokémon.

==={{series|Advanced Generation}}===
====Hoenn====
[[File:High vine.png|200px|thumb|With [[May's Venusaur|May's Bulbasaur]]|left]]
Bulbasaur was seen in ''[[SS004|Showdown at the Oak Corral]]'', and was one of the first Pokémon to realize there was something wrong. It later defeated [[Butch's Hitmontop]] and used a Solar Beam on the whole group.

In ''[[AG074|Hokey Poké Balls!]]'', May showed her [[May's Bulbasaur|Bulbasaur]] to Professor Oak, which made Ash decide to bring his Bulbasaur over for a visit. When the Poké Ball arrives though, it won't open, making everyone believe that the Pokémon Center's balls were stolen. It is revealed to be Team Rocket, who accidentally drop Ash's Bulbasaur while escaping. The two Bulbasaur team up to stop Team Rocket, with Ash's Bulbasaur teaching May's along the way. Once they find Team Rocket the Bulbasaurs battle against them, with Ash's Bulbasaur protecting and teaching Mays how to fight. After rescuing the Pokémon Professor Oak calls back and asks for Ash's Bulbasaur to return and stop the water and grass Pokémon from fighting. Ash sends his Bulbasaur back to Professor Oak's Laboratory as May's Bulbasaur appears to have made a positive change from the experience.
[[File:Ash and Bulbasaur.png|200px|thumb|Ash and Bulbasaur]]

====Kanto====
Bulbasaur later returned in ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]'', where May decided to leave her Bulbasaur at Professor Oak's so she could learn from Ash's Bulbasaur.

In ''[[AG189|Gathering the Gang of Four!]]'', Ash brought it to his team alongside {{AP|Charizard}} and {{AP|Squirtle}} to battle {{FB|Pyramid King|Brandon}} at the {{DL|Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle Pyramid}}. After Brandon's {{p|Dusclops}} took down Charizard, Ash's Bulbasaur was sent out to fight in [[AG190|the next episode]]. It took damage from the powerful Dusclops, including a {{m|Confuse Ray}} which sent the vines out of control and caused them to attack Bulbasaur and Ash. Bulbasaur responded to Ash's cries and broke out of confusion, leaping into the air and taking down Dusclops with Solar Beam. After {{p|Solrock}} took down Squirtle, Bulbasaur was sent back out. After taking damage from {{type|Psychic}} moves and responding with Razor Leaf and Vine Whip, a double Solar Beam knocked both Pokémon out. After Ash won, Bulbasaur returned to Professor Oak's Laboratory.

==={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}===
[[File:Bulbasaur and Pikachu.png|thumb|230px|right|Bulbasaur greeting Pikachu, in the {{series|BW}}]]
Bulbasaur made a cameo in ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]'' at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], where {{AP|Heracross}} was sucking sap from its bulb, much to Bulbasaur's annoyance. It used Vine Whip to shove Heracross away. Bulbasaur was not called upon for the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]].

==={{series|Best Wishes}}===
Bulbasaur appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW116|The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!]]''.

Bulbasaur later appeared in ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'' at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Professor Oak's corral]], where it was being filmed by [[Alexa]]. It later had a happy reunion with Ash and Pikachu, before signalling to Ash's Unova Pokémon with its Solar Beam. It later posed with the rest of Ash's Pokémon in a group photo with him.

==Personality and characteristics==
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Ash's Bulbasaur}}
[[File:Heracross sap.png|thumb|250px|left|Heracross eating Bulbasaur's sap]]
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur illusion Venusaur.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Bulbasaur terrified of a giant illusionary Venusaur]]
Bulbasaur is one of Ash's most mature Pokémon, and is frequently viewed as the responsible leader of Ash's Pokémon, especially due to its actions at both Melanie's Hidden Village and Professor Oak's lab. In ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'', it showed that it had learned from its experiences by recognizing a trap that Ash's Johto starters could not.

Unlike its closest friend, the boisterous and immature {{AP|Squirtle}}, Bulbasaur was cautious bordering on cynical of all Trainers when it joined Ash's team, going so far as to physically attack {{an|Misty}} when it thought she was trying to take an Oddish away. In ''[[EP017|Island of Giant Pokémon]]'', it alone assumed that Ash had abandoned them. Its views on Trainers were presumably colored by all the abandoned Pokémon in the [[Hidden Village]]. Over time, Bulbasaur grew to trust its new Trainer, but it retained a stubborn, surly, and eager-to-battle demeanor. For example, in ''[[EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden]]'', it dodged Ash's call to return and insisted on finishing the battle. This hard personality was briefly softened during a visit to a garden full of exotic plants run by [[Florinda Showers]], where Bulbasaur developed a certain affection for her {{p|Gloom}}, but nothing apparently came of it.

Although Bulbasaur is one of Ash's most mature Pokémon, it has succumb to fits of immaturity when Squirtle is involved. This is seen multiple times in disagreements or quarrels between the two. In ''[[PK02|Christmas Night]]'', after Squirtle accidentally eats Bulbasaur's Bulbasaur-shaped cookie, despite being apologetic, Bulbasaur still chases and attacks Squirtle. In ''[[PK03|Kanga Games]]'', Pikachu, Togepi and a baby Kangaskhan ride past Bulbasaur and Squirtle on a sled. Eager to join in, Bulbasaur flips Squirtle onto its back and uses Squirtle as an involuntary makeshift sled.

Its biggest fear appears to be of its fully evolved form, {{p|Venusaur}}, demonstrated in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]'' and ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'', both times where it was paralyzed in fear by fake Venusaur. Interestingly enough, it defied the wishes of the first real Venusaur it encountered, demonstrating that Bulbasaur is a courageous Pokémon when standing up for something it believes in.

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==Moves used==
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{{anmov|normal|Tackle|EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Leech Seed|EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Solar Beam|EP051|Bulbasaur's Mysterious Garden|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Sleep Powder|EP103|Misty Meets Her Match}}
{{anmov|normal|Take Down|EP178|The Grass Route}}
{{anmov|ground|Dig|EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!|x=yes}}
{{anmov/f|poison|x=yes}}

===Moves improvised===
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|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Bulbasaur Whirlwind.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: ''' Bulbasaur used {{m|Whirlwind}} in his debut to battle {{AP|Butterfree}} and later in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', and has not used it since. This may have been a dubbing error as Whirlwind's Japanese name is '''ふきとばし''' ''Blow Away''. Ash may have just told Bulbasaur to simply "blow it away" in the Japanese version rather than commanding the actual move.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Bulbasaur Lick.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: ''' Bulbasaur uses {{m|Lick}} on {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}. Ash's exact words were "Bulbasaur, go lick Psyduck on the head!", at which Bulbasaur runs up and licks Psyduck on the head.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Ash Bulbasaur Tickle.png|150px]]
| ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]''
| None
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description: ''' Bulbasaur uses {{m|Tickle}} on {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}, however Tickle was not an attack until [[Generation III]]. Also, Ash's exact words were "Now use the tickle attack!", at which Bulbasaur runs up and uses his vines to tickle Psyduck from a distance.
|}

==In the games==
A Bulbasaur is given to the player in {{game|Yellow}} (which is highly based on the anime) by a girl in [[Cerulean City]] if the {{ga|Red's Pikachu|player's Pikachu}}'s [[friendship]] level is high enough.

==={{game|Yellow}}===
{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|level=10
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur AP.png|thumb|200px|Ash's Bulbasaur in the Ash and Pikachu manga.]]
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
Ash's Bulbasaur appears in ''[[SP11|Do Your Best Bulbasaur!!]]'' of the Ash and Pikachu manga. Ash sent it over to {{an|Professor Oak}} when the Pokémon in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his lab]] were getting into a fight. With Bulbasaur's help, the Pokémon learned to work together.

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Ash Bulbasaur EToP.png|thumb|left|200px|Ash's Bulbasaur in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
[[Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash]]'s Bulbasaur makes an appearance in the manga series [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. It first appears in the eighth chapter, ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. Bulbasaur's capture is not depicted in the manga; it is simply stated when Bulbasaur appears out of its [[Poké Ball]] that "Ash has been busy since the last comic."

When on a walk with {{AP|Pikachu}} in ''[[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]]'', Bulbasaur meets many other Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venusaur. It learns of a local legend stating that a tree in the town was made from the guardian spirit of a 300-year-old Venusaur. Disbelieving the legend, Bulbasaur, Pikachu and a wild Ivysaur climb the tree and search for it. In this chapter, when the Pokémon dialogue is translated for readers, Bulbasaur states that Ash "uses me in battle all the time".

In ''[[ET10|Clefairy in Space]]'', Bulbasaur is used against Team Rocket and ties up Jessie with its Vine Whip.

In ''[[ET12|Welcome to the Big Leagues]]'', Bulbasaur faced off against Jeanette Fisher's {{p|Beedrill}} and {{p|Bellsprout}}. After defeating Beedrill, Bulbasaur was defeated by a powerful {{m|Slam}} attack from Bellsprout.

In ''[[ET15|Attack of the Demon Stomach]]'', Bulbasaur was used to stop a hungry {{p|Snorlax}} from eating all of the fruit on the [[Seven Grapefruit Islands]]. Its first few attacks had no effect; later, Bulbasaur saved Ash from being eaten with its Vine Whip.

Bulbasaur appeared again in ''[[ET16|You Bet Your Wife]]'' where Ash decided to use it in a dance competition in his Gym battle against [[Rudy]]. Bulbasaur wiggled a little while swinging its vines around to dance. Later, it was used to battle Rudy's {{p|Exeggutor}} in the second round of their three-on-three battle. Due to Exeggutor's terrifying face, Bulbasaur was paralyzed with fear, unable to attack. Luckily it managed to use Sleep Powder to put Exeggutor to sleep, allowing Bulbasaur to win the match; afterwards, Bulbasaur cried in Ash's arms.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass|poison|Ash Bulbasaur {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Vine Whip|1=Leech Seed|2=Tackle|3=Razor Leaf|4=Sleep Powder}} EToP.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 5}}|0=Vine Whip|1=Leech Seed|2=Tackle|3=Razor Leaf|4=Sleep Powder}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|ET09|I'm Your Venusaur}}
{{anmov|grass|Leech Seed|ET12|Welcome to the Big Leagues}}
{{anmov|normal|Tackle|ET12|Welcome to the Big Leagues}}
{{anmov|grass|Razor Leaf|ET15|Attack of the Demon Stomach}}
{{anmov|grass|Sleep Powder|ET16|You Bet Your Wife}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

===In the movie adaptations===
Bulbasaur first appeared in ''{{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}'' where it fought [[Raymond]]'s {{p|Donphan}} and won easily. In ''{{ma|Mirage Pokémon Lugia's Explosive Birth}}'', Ash sent out Bulbasaur to free the prisons that were set up by [[Lawrence III]].

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass|poison||}}
{{anmov|grass|SolarBeam|Mewtwo Strikes Back! (manga)|Mewtwo Strikes Back!}}
{{anmov|grass|Vine Whip|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei (manga)|Emperor of the Crystal Tower: Entei}}
{{anmov/f|poison}}

==Trivia==
* Its gender was hinted at in the Japanese version of ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''. In the subtitles, it refers to itself as おれ ''{{wp|Japanese pronouns|ore}}'', which is a pronoun normally used by males, which is also used by characters such as {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}} and [[James]] in the Japanese version.
** In the dub of ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'', it was implied by Ash that Bulbasaur is male. When Melanie asked Ash if Bulbasaur would make a good addition to his team, Ash said "Would ''he'' ever," implying that it is male.
* Bulbasaur is Ash's only Pokémon who refused to [[Evolution|evolve]] after the process began.
* In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', Bulbasaur sings a song called "Bulbasaur's Bulbaby" in order to keep Togepi happy. [[Pokédex|Dexter]] reports this as the first recording of the song.
* Bulbasaur, after {{AP|Pikachu}}, is the Pokémon Ash has owned for the longest time period.

==Related articles==
* {{Animespecies|Bulbasaur}}

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'''The School of Hard Knocks''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンひっしょうマニュアル''' ''Pokémon Victory Manual'') is the ninth episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 27, 1997 and in the United States on September 18, 1998.

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==Blurb==

While searching for firewood in the foggy woods, Ash and Pikachu discover a bunch of prep-school kids bullying a classmate named Joe. They're all students at Pokémon Technical Institute, which offers classes that allow trainers to enter the Pokémon League without getting badges.

But Joe says the rough treatment is necessary so he'll be strong enough to graduate. Still, Ash doesn't like the idea, and demands to meet the person responsible for this "tutoring" program.

We soon meet this leader, a conceited girl named Giselle. Brock and Ash are smitten by her looks, but Misty wants to battle. To Misty's surprise, Giselle's Rock-type Graveler defeats her Water-type Starmie, proving that matching up types is only one of several factors that determine victory. As Giselle gloats, Ash challengers her, and Pikachu faces her Cubone.

But Cubone is unaffected by Electric-type attacks—how can Pikachu win? What's the real deal with this school? And why does the school seem so familiar to Jessie and James?

==Plot==
As the episode begins, {{an|Misty}} and {{Ash}} are fighting about her broken [[Bicycle|bike]] again. In an effort to get them to cool off, {{an|Brock}} [[Anime physics|pulls a table and some chairs]] out of his [[bag|backpack]], with all the necessities to set it for a nice afternoon cup of tea. Brock sends Ash to collect firewood to make tea and crepes. As Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}} wander around the forest, they encounter a group of boys in suits. One of them is running on a treadmill, while the rest are gathered around, quizzing him about various {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He misses a question and is rejected by the other boys, and Ash jumps in to defend him. The boys reveal that they are students of [[Pokémon Tech|Pokémon Technical Institute]], a boarding school which educates [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. They leave, stating they don't want to fight. As Brock reads from the school's brochure, Pikachu started the treadmill and tries to keep up. The school trains its students without sending them to collect [[Badge]]s, and guarantees entry into the [[Pokémon League]] upon graduation. Brock leans on the treadmill, speeding it up, which sends Pikachu flying. The school is expensive, and therefore populated with rich kids.

The student who was being bullied, {{OBP|Joe|EP009}}, defends his "friends," who were trying to help him. He explains that he sometimes pretends to know less than he really does because the questions get so much harder. Ash is very upset at this brutal "tutoring" system, and demands to meet the student in charge, with plans to stop it. The head student of the beginner class is a girl; Brock and Ash drool over her photo, which makes Misty angry. Ash then refers to Misty as "someone who treats you bad and looks even worse", which makes her even angrier. {{TRT}} reveal that they both flunked out of Pokémon Tech. Being led there by Ash has brought back some bad memories for [[Jessie]] and [[James]], but {{MTR}} cheers them up.

Joe leads Ash and his friends to the head student [[Giselle]]'s study area. He says it's overall skill as a Trainer, not any one battle, that determines success at Pokémon Tech. He says that even though he is the weakest student in his class, he is still better than someone with two Badges. Misty takes offense, and Joe reveals that he is familiar with her Gym; he usually beats her preferred {{t|Water}} Pokémon on the simulator. Misty demands a real battle, but Joe is doubtful of her ability to beat him. Misty calls her {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}, while Joe calls a {{p|Weepinbell}}, a {{type|Grass}} Pokémon which will have an advantage over Misty's {{t|Water}} type. Nevertheless, Starmie beats the Weepinbell. Giselle walks in and chastises Joe for not realizing that Starmie's real battle experience would give it an advantage. She calls him an embarrassment to the school. Giselle continues to upbraid Joe, and threatens to withdraw the help of the other students.

Misty challenges Giselle, saying that a true friend would not walk away from a friend in need of help, and that Giselle's beauty is only skin deep. Giselle accuses Misty of being jealous. Giselle summons a {{p|Graveler}} to challenge Misty's Starmie. Although {{t|Rock}}- and {{type|Ground}} Pokémon are weak against Water Pokémon, Giselle and her Graveler defeat Starmie easily. Giselle then points out that weak Pokémon can still win if they are better trained. Ash jumps in, saying that there is more to training Pokémon than levels. He brags that he has two Badges, and Giselle insults him. When Ash reveals that he has been on his quest for 2 months, she is shocked that he has not yet trained his Pikachu to go into a {{ball|Poké}}, and snidely remarks, "Maybe your Pokémon are training you!"

Ash protests that his three Pokémon are his friends. Giselle is surprised that he had only three; most beginners have six, and she attributes his two Badges to luck. She is also surprised that he chose Pikachu as his starting Pokémon, as they are known to be hard to handle. She is amazed at Ash having two Badges, given how little he knows, and laughs at him. At this point Pikachu becomes angry as well, and Ash demands a battle. Giselle summons {{p|Cubone}}. Ash calls for a {{m|Thunder Shock}} attack, but Cubone deflects it, to his dismay. Giselle orders Cubone to use a {{m|Leer}} attack, but Pikachu responds by making funny faces at Cubone. The two Pokémon get into a close-range staring contest, until Giselle calls for a {{m|Bone Club}} attack; the bonk on the head staggers Pikachu. She then calls for a {{m|Bonemerang}}, which knocks Pikachu out cold. The next time the Bonemerang is launched, Pikachu jumps over it, and twists the skull on Cubone's head backwards, so it can no longer see. Pikachu then pummels the Cubone, finally ducking away as the Bonemerang comes back to take out its master. Giselle is amazed that Pikachu has won without using electricity, and stunned that she has lost.

Team Rocket takes advantage of everyone's distraction to appear with their {{motto}}. The Tech students, recognizing them as bad guys who flunked out, attack Team Rocket ''en masse'', causing them to flee. Joe decides to leave Pokémon Tech and return home to start over like Ash did. Joe asks if he can keep Giselle's picture; she said she has one of him, because they are now friends. Perhaps one day they will meet in the Pokémon League. Ash then demands to know why he and Misty are not friends like Joe and Giselle are, and she responds that it is because Joe doesn't owe Giselle a bike!

==Major events==
* [[Jessie]] and [[James]] are revealed to have been flunked out of the [[Pokémon Tech]] in the past.
* {{an|Misty}}'s {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} is revealed to know {{m|Water Gun}}.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Pidgeot}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
* {{p|Cubone}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP009.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Giselle]]
* {{OBP|Joe|EP009}}
* Students

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP009.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ({{OP|Misty|Starmie}})
* {{p|Graveler}} ([[Giselle]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Cubone}} ([[Giselle]]'s; debut)
* {{p|Weepinbell}} ({{OBP|Joe|EP009}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} (fantasy)
* {{p|Pidgeot}} (fantasy; debut)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
* [[Rachael Lillis]] provided the voice of {{AP|Pikachu}} for all but one of its lines.
* This is [[Eric Stuart]]'s first full episode voicing James. He had previously taken over for [[Ted Lewis]] towards the end of the previous episode.
* This is the first episode in the anime where [[breaking the fourth wall|the fourth wall is broken]]. At the beginning of the episode, Brock breaks up an argument between Ash and Misty by commenting that they're running late and have to start the show.
* This is one of the few episodes that mention a real-life place; in this episode, Brock talks about French crepes in a Frencg accent, causing Misty go into a romantic daydream of her sitting in France.
* This episode's dub title is a reference to the saying, "{{wp|School of Hard Knocks}}".
** This is also the first episode to have the title be a play or a reference on something.
* The types of [[weather]] mentioned by the announcer in this episode were both later introduced in the games: fog and snow.
* This episode is to date the only time in which Brock falls for a girl who is visibly younger than himself and Ash explicitly falls for a girl at all.
* This is one of the very few episodes in the anime where the fact that Pokémon learn certain moves on certain [[level]]s is mentioned.
* The battle simulator looks similar to the battle screen in the games.
* The scenes where Pikachu battles Cubone are used in the first Pokémon opening in {{pmin|Korea|South Korea}}.
* Though Giselle is shocked that Pikachu had won without using electricity, it would have been ineffective anyway.

===Errors===
* In the German dub, some Pokémon are called by the name of their evolutionary relatives. Starmie was accidentally called by Staryu's German name and Weepinbell was called Victreebel's German name.
* Right before Meowth blasts off, James's glove is pitch black.
* When Giselle is telling Ash how Pikachu should be kept in a {{ball|Poké}}, there is a close up of Pikachu; during this, Pikachu says its name, but its mouth does not move.
* When Giselle is laughing after telling Ash about Pikachu, Pikachu jumps between Ash and Misty and Starmie's leg from the star on its back is missing.
*When battling Cubone, Ash calls out "Shock Attack" when he means {{m|ThunderShock}}.
* In the Italian redub, Cubone is called by his beta name, Orphon.

===Dub edits===
[[File:Deleted scene EP009.png|thumb|right|200px|The deleted shot]]
* Right before the title screen appears, Misty hits Brock in the head with a log. This was cut from the dub because of the direct violence controversy that started with [[EP001]].
** Also in that same scene, Brock mistakenly said "To be continued" instead of saying to see the episode. This is the reason why Misty hit Brock with a log later.
* This episode contains many paint edits:
** When talking about tea, Brock pulls out a wooden cup that has some Pokémon names written ({{p|Charizard|Lizardon}}, {{p|Dragonair|Hakuryu}}, {{p|Tauros|Kentauros}} and {{p|Doduo|Dodo}}). In the dub, it is a can with pictograms. Ash is later seen drinking from the cup unedited.
** Similar to the above edit, Brock's bottle of "Mt. Moon Spring Water" had a picture of a mountain painted over the Japanese text.
** Misty's note about the Pokémon Seminar was originally full of Japanese text. In the dub, it has a black-and-white picture of the school at the top of the paper and some blurred-out French text on the bottom.
** Joe's picture of Giselle had a note from her in the upper-right hand corner. This was erased in the dub.
** The sign at the top of the door after the commercial break says "Training Room". The dub replaces the text with five Poké Balls which light up.
** In the Japanese version, the simulation states the move used on the lower-left hand corner. In this case it was {{m|Razor Leaf}}. The dub adds another health bar over it.
** However, the kanji on one student's book is left unedited.
* Computer effects were added in the dubbed version, specifically into the scene where Joe was showing them the virtual training center.

==In other languages==
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epcode=EP001 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=Pokémon - I Choose You! |
title_ja=ポケモン！きみにきめた！ |
title_ja_trans=Pokémon! I Choose You! |
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broadcast_jp=April 1, 1997 |
broadcast_us=September 8, 1998 |
en_series=Indigo League |
en_op=[[Pokémon Theme]] |
ja_op=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]] |
ja_ed=[[One Hundred Fifty-One|ひゃくごじゅういち]] |
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scenario=首藤剛志 |
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director1=鈴木敏明 |
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art2=一石小百合 |
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footnotes=*{{filb-eppics|pm|001}}
*This is one of the few episodes storyboarded by executive producer Kunihiko Yuyama }}
'''Pokémon - I Choose You!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン！きみにきめた！''' ''Pokémon! I Choose You!'') is the first episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. In the US, however, the first episode shown was ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''. It was first broadcast in Japan on April 1, 1997 and in the United States on September 8, 1998.

A remastered version of the episode was shown on ''[[Pokémon Smash!]]'' on April 1, 2012 to celebrate the anime's fifteenth anniversary. Only the episode itself was remastered; the opening and ending sequences, as well as the [[eyecatch]], were not shown at all.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Meet Ash Ketchum, a 10-year-old boy full of imagination, confidence, and dreams that are almost too big for his village of Pallet Town—plus the desire to become a Pokémon Master!

Ash is finally old enough to receive his first Pokémon from Professor Oak, the town's Pokémon expert-but on the morning Ash is supposed to claim it, he oversleeps! By the time he arrives at Professor Oak's, the three Pokémon he wanted have already been chosen by the other Trainers-in-training, including his rival, Gary! The only Pokémon remaining is a strong-willed Pikachu.

Trainer and Pokémon don't get along right away. Not only does Pikachu refuse to enter its Poké Ball, it would rather climb a tree than battle a Pidgey that Ash encounters! Disagreements aside, they start to bond when they find themselves chased by an angry flock of Spearow. The Spearow wound Pikachu, but Ash risks his own safety to protect his Pokémon.

To further their escape, Ash "borrows" a bike owned by a young girl named Misty. He soon wrecks the bike; however, he and Pikachu are surrounded by the Spearow. When Ash fearlessly confronts the Spearow, Pikachu is inspired to summon its remaining energy to repel the Pokémon with a powerful electric shock.

Finally out of harm's way, the wild experience makes Ash and Pikachu realize that they've begun what promises to be a blooming friendship.

==Plot==
In a small [[Kanto]] [[region]] settlement called [[Pallet Town]], a boy named [[Ash Ketchum]] stays up late watching a [[Pokémon battle]] on television. Ash’s mother, [[Delia Ketchum]], scolds her son and tells him to go to bed, which Ash reluctantly does. Ash is eagerly anticipating the next day, where he will receive [[starter Pokémon|his first Pokémon]] from a man called [[Professor Oak]].

Unfortunately, during the night, Ash accidentally breaks his alarm clock and is very late to arrive at Professor Oak’s laboratory. Since the usual Kanto starter Pokémon – {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}} – are all taken by Trainers who arrived on time, {{TP|Gary|one of which|Blastoise}} was taken by Ash’s rival, [[Gary Oak]], Professor Oak hesitantly gives Ash a Poké Ball containing a [[Obedience|disobedient]] {{AP|Pikachu}} and also presents to Ash a [[Pokédex]] containing information on all Pokémon native to Kanto.

While Ash is excited to have a new Pokémon, Pikachu is not excited to have a new Trainer and the two of them have a very rocky relationship at first. Pikachu is extremely mistrusting of Ash and is so stubborn that Ash has to drag him around with a clothesline leash from the [[Bag|backpack]] Delia prepared for him. Making matters worse is the fact that Pikachu absolutely hates being inside his [[Poké Ball]], so Ash has to keep Pikachu out with him at all times.

In the process of trying to capture a [[wild Pokémon|wild]] {{p|Pidgey}}, Ash accidentally angers a flock of {{p|Spearow}}. While running away from the Spearow, Pikachu is grievously injured due to many vicious attacks from the flock. After being [[fishing|fished]] out of a pond by {{an|Misty|a girl}}, Ash takes the girl’s bicycle so he can get away from the pursuing Spearow, an effort that is hampered by a raging thunderstorm. Eventually, Ash is left with no other choice but to stand in front of his injured Pokémon and defend it from the Spearow. This selfless act convinces Pikachu to help Ash, so Pikachu leaps over his Trainer’s shoulder and uses the lightning from the storm to defeat all of the Spearow simultaneously. However, Pikachu’s attack also hits the girl’s bicycle, destroying it.

As Ash and a barely conscious Pikachu get ready to continue to [[Viridian City]], Ash sees a {{an|Ho-Oh|shimmering golden Pokémon}} flying overhead in the aftermath of the storm. Wondering what it could be, as the Pokédex is unable to identify the Pokémon, Ash and Pikachu make their way to Viridian City and Ash wonders what will lie ahead of him on his journey.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{Gary}} begin their Pokémon journeys.
* Gary starts his journey with a {{TP|Gary|Squirtle}}.{{tt|*|Unknown before EP269 - The Ties that Bind}}
* Ash starts his journey with a disobedient {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* Ash fails to catch a {{p|Pidgey}}.
* Ash meets {{an|Misty}} for the first time.
* Ash steals Misty's [[bicycle|bike]], and it is destroyed when Pikachu defeats the {{p|Spearow}}.
* Ash and Pikachu become friends.
* Ash sees {{an|Ho-Oh|a mysterious Pokémon}}.
* Ash reaches [[Viridian City]].
{{animeevents}}
{{endspoilers}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Ash Ketchum]]
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Gary Oak]]
* [[Gary's cheerleaders]]

====Pokémon====
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} (dream)
* {{p|Charmander}} (dream)
* {{p|Squirtle}} (dream)
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Spearow}} ({{DL|Ash's Fearow|In the anime|anime}}; multiple)
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Dodrio}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Onix}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} ({{an|Ho-Oh|anime}})

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP001.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* [[Ash Ketchum]]
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Gary Oak]]
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Gary's cheerleaders]]
* Residents of [[Pallet Town]]
* Crowd at [[Pokémon League]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP001.png|200px|thumb|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}; new; debut)
* {{p|Nidorino}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Onix}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Gengar}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s; debut)
* {{p|Spearow}} ({{DL|Ash's Fearow|In the anime|anime}}; multiple; debut)
* {{p|Ho-Oh}} ({{an|Ho-Oh|anime}}; debut)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} (Ash's dream)
* {{p|Charmander}} (Ash's dream)
* {{p|Squirtle}} (Ash's dream)
* {{p|Pidgey}} (debut)
* {{p|Rattata}} (debut)
* {{p|Sandshrew}} (debut)
* {{p|Mankey}} (debut)
* {{p|Dodrio}} (debut)
* {{p|Magikarp}} (debut)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (debut)

==Trivia==
[[File:NidovsGengarAnimeRed.png|thumb|200px|The beginning of the anime (left) and the opening of {{game|Red and Green|s}} (right)]]
[[File:Stadium anime art.png|thumb|200px|An early frame]]
[[File:Bruno EP001.png|thumb|200px|The shadowed Trainer that resembles [[Bruno]].]]
[[File:Green Poké Ball anime.png|thumb|200px|The green Poké Ball from the first scene]]
[[File:Ho-Oh Debut.png|thumb|200px|{{an|Ho-Oh}} in its debut]]
* The beginning of the episode features sound effects from the original [[Game Boy]] games, drawing from the opening animation from {{game|Red and Green|s}} (with a {{p|Gengar}} battling a {{p|Nidorino}}) before transitioning seamlessly into the battle that {{Ash}} himself is watching on [[Television|TV]].
** However, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} show Gengar and Nidorino battling in a forest, not a stadium.
** A similar sequence and transition occurs in the beginning of the [[PO01|first episode]] of the ''[[Pokémon Origins]]'' mini-series, in which {{OBP|Red|Origins}} watches a televised battle between Gengar and Nidorino.
* An early, unused frame of the stadium battle scene exists.
* The shadowed Trainer using Nidorino and {{p|Onix}} to battle greatly resembles [[Bruno]] of the [[Indigo League]].
* Ash's introductory shot is repeated in [[BW001|the first episode]] of the {{series|Best Wishes}} as a throwback to this episode.
* Ash has a {{p|Voltorb}} clock with a cuckoo {{p|Pidgey}} in it. Furthermore, he ends up breaking it in his sleep, unknowingly using it as a {{ball|Poké}} shortly after 4 AM.
* The order in which Ash opens the [[starter Pokémon]]'s Poké Balls, only to find them empty, indicates his preferred choices: {{p|Squirtle}} first, {{p|Bulbasaur}} second, and {{p|Charmander}} last.
* Despite this episode centering around receiving a starter Pokémon, neither Bulbasaur, Charmander, nor Squirtle actually appeared in the flesh until ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'', ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]'', and ''[[EP012|Here Comes the Squirtle Squad]]'', respectively. This is unlike the following generations, when at least one of the starter Pokémon appeared in the first episode of each generation.
* This is the only episode where [[Ash's Pikachu]] is seen inside his Poké Ball.
* Gary addresses Ash as if he has never met him before, despite the fact that they were childhood friends.
* This episode revealed that {{p|Spearow}} see in black and white.
* This is one of the few episodes in which [[Rachael Lillis]] provides the voice of Pikachu in a few scenes of the dub. This happened when another Japanese voice actor spoke over [[Ikue Ohtani]]'s Pikachu voice and the audio could not be used.
* The legendary bird Ash saw at the end of the episode was {{an|Ho-Oh}}. This makes {{p|Ho-Oh}} the first [[Generation II]] Pokémon seen in the series, and in the first episode of the entire series.
* The book ''[[I Choose You!]]'' is based on this episode.
* This episode can be found on volume 3 of [[Game Boy Advance Video]].
* This episode is featured on ''Volume 1: Pikachu'' from [[Viz Media]]'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}} series.
* This episode is featured on ''Pokémon All-Stars: Pikachu'' from {{wp|Magna Pacific}}'s {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 4}} series.
* Coincidentally, Ash would later attempt to use a Pidgey and {{p|Rattata}} in the following episode against {{TRT}} after failing to capture both Pokémon in this episode.
* This is the only episode of the original series where [[Jessie]], [[James]] and [[Meowth]] do not appear in. The next time would not occur in the regular episodes until ''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'', 672 episodes later. They either did not appear in a clip show episode [[AG120]], which was never aired outside Japan.

===Errors===
* As [[Delia Ketchum|Delia]] catches the alarm clock Ash threw, her ponytail curls to her left shoulder. When seen from behind in the next shot, it is curled to her right shoulder.
* When [[Professor Oak]] appears on television to discuss the starter Pokémon, the background colors behind Charmander and Squirtle are reversed (blue behind Charmander and red behind Squirtle). Bulbasaur's background color, green, is correctly shown.
** In this same scene, the starters look significantly different between the shot of the whole television and the close-up of the screen. Charmander, for instance, has a much larger tail flame and more open mouth in the close-up.
* When Ash throws the Poké Balls containing Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle in his dream, both sides of the Poké Balls are red. This was fixed in the scenes of the Poké Balls releasing the Pokémon.
* As Ash runs to Professor Oak to collect his first Pokémon, the top button on his pajamas changes from green to yellow.
* The sneakers that Delia hands Ash are the same ones he is already wearing.
* After [[Gary Oak|Gary]] tells Ash that {{TP|Gary|his Pokémon|Blastoise}} is inside its Poké Ball, the order of [[Gary's cheerleaders]] reversed.
* If all three starters had already been taken, then the Poké Balls containing them should be with their Trainers, as Gary's is, and not with Professor Oak.
* After Ash opens Charmander's Poké Ball in Oak's lab, part of Oak's coat unnaturally changes position as he speaks.
* When Professor Oak hands Ash Pikachu's Poké Ball, the bottom portion of the black ring surrounding the white center of the Poké Ball turns white.
* As Pikachu's Poké Ball opens with a strobe-like flash of light, the background behind Ash differs greatly between the two frames. The buttons and features of the large machine change position and size. Also, the table and beaker in front of it change position and shape, respectively.
* When Ash opens his [[Pokédex]] for the first time, the directional buttons are not present.
* When Pikachu is up in the tree, Ash's coat loses its yellow stripes, but they return later on.
* In the Japanese version, the Pokédex misidentifies Pidgey as the ''Sky Pokémon'' instead of the ''Tiny Bird Pokémon''.
* When Ash sees the Spearow flock again after {{an|Misty}} tells him where the nearest [[Pokémon Center]] is, his shoes are not colored, making it look like he only has white socks on. Then, when he puts Pikachu on Misty's [[Bicycle|bike]], his shoes are colored normally.
* When Ash places Pikachu's Poké Ball on the ground, his thumb passes right through it when he stands up to face the flock of Spearow.
* When Ash stands up to the Spearow to protect Pikachu, he incorrectly refers to them "Spearows." The plural of a specific species of Pokémon is the same as the singular.
* As Ash looks at Ho-Oh at the end of the episode, [[Ash's hat|his hat]] points backward as it had since he jumped into the river. As he walks uphill in the next scene, it points forward. When he gets to the top and looks at Viridian City, it points backward again. Lastly, as we see him from behind as he walks toward Viridian, his hat points forward again.
* In the slap scene cut from the English version, the hole in Ash's hat matches his skin color despite being above his hairline.

===Changes===
====Dub edits====
[[File:Misty Slap.png|thumb|200px|The cut shot]]
* Onix's {{m|Tackle}} was not referred to by its name in the [[dub]], whereas in the Japanese version, the announcer clearly identifies the attack.
* During the shot of the whole television and Ash moving his head into view, Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle have their Japanese names written below their pictures. The names are gone during and after the close-up, however.
* When the people outside of Professor Oak's lab cheer for Ash, the flag says "{{tt|ガンバレサトシ|Go for it, Satoshi}}" on the Japanese version. The dub edits this to "GO ASH GO".
* The Poké Balls in Professor Oak's lab are labeled in Japanese when they first appear, but are painted over when Ash picks up one up. These labels are also partially visible when Pikachu's Poké Ball is revealed.
* In the Japanese version, after being shocked by Pikachu, {{Delia}} tells Ash to change into his pajamas before going to sleep, even if it's the dirty pajamas he was wearing at the moment. The dub changed this to her telling Ash to remember to change his underwear every single day.
* The Japanese version of the scene with Ash talking with Pikachu on {{rt|1|Kanto}} contains an untranslatable pun. When Ash asks Pikachu to talk ({{tt|話|hanashi}}) to him, Pikachu misunderstands this as him saying it has "no teeth" ({{tt|歯なし|ha nashi}}), thus opening its mouth to show Ash that it indeed does have teeth. In the dub, Ash asks Pikachu to open its mouth and tell him what's wrong, to which Pikachu responds to by literally opening its mouth wide open.
* In the Japanese version, after Ash thanks Misty, she slaps him. This was cut from the dub (the screen freezes just as Ash answers Misty) due to physical violence. In the next scene, Ash can clearly be seen rubbing his aching face and Misty has her hand in the air.
* In the Japanese version, Misty tells Ash there is a hospital in [[Viridian City]]; in the dub, she just says that it is nearby.

====Differences between the episode and the comic adaptation====
* The opening League Battle was shortened, cutting out the reference to the Game Boy opening scene.
* Ash's attempt at catching Rattata was cut.
* Ash's escape through the river was shortened, only showing the first swimming distance. {{p|Gyarados}} and Ash's attempt to swim away from it were cut.
* In the ending of the episode, after Pikachu licks Ash, Ash was silent, though his gratefulness for finally earning Pikachu's respect is still implied. In the comic, it has Ash either saying or thinking, "Hey, Pikachu really does like me!"
====Differences between the episode and Pokémon the Animation Volume 1====
* After Misty scolds Ash for endangering Pikachu, she directly comforts and cradles the injured Pikachu instead of simply expressing concern for him.

==In other languages==
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|ar={{tt|بوكيمون، لقد اخترتك انت!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|神奇寶貝，就決定是你了！|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|cs={{tt|Pokémone, volím si tebe!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|da={{tt|Pokémon - Jeg vælger dig!|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
|nl={{tt|Pokémon, ik kies jou!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|fi={{tt|Pokémon! Minä valitsen sinut!|Pokémon! I Choose You!}}
|fr_ca={{tt|Pokémon, c'est toi que je choisis !|Pokémon, it's you that I choose!}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le départ|The departure}} {{tt|Pokémon - Le départ|Pokémon - The departure}} (Pokémon TV)
|de=Pika-Pikachu
|el={{tt|Πόκεμον, διαλέγω εσένα!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|hi=पोकेमोन, तुम मेरे हो! {{tt|''Pokémon, Tum mere ho!''|Pokémon, you're mine!}} {{tt|*|Cartoon Network dub}} पोकेमोन, मैं तुम्हे चुनता हूँ ! {{tt|''Pokémon, Main Tumhe Choonata Hoon!''|Pokemon, I choose you!}} {{tt|*|Hungama TV dub}}
|he=אש בוחר את הפוקימון שלו {{tt|Ash bocher et haPokémon shelo|Ash chooses his Pokémon}}
|hu={{tt|Téged választalak, Pikachu!|I choose you, Pikachu!}}
|it={{tt|L' inizio di una grande avventura|The beginning of a great adventure}}{{tt|*|Original 2000 dub}} {{tt|Pokémon, scelgo te!|Pokémon, I choose you!}}{{tt|*|2014 K2 TV dub}}
|ko=피카츄 너로 정했다!{{tt|Pikachyu Neoro Jeonghaetta!|Pikachu, I choose you!}}
|no={{tt|Pokémon - Jeg velger deg!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|pl={{tt|Pokémon, wybieram cię!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|pt_br={{tt|Pokémon, Eu Escolho Você!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|pt_eu={{tt|Pokémon, Escolho-te a Ti!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|ru={{tt|Покемон! Я выбираю тебя!|Pokémon! I Choose You!}}
|sr={{tt|Покемон, ја бирам тебе!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|es_la={{tt|Pokémon, ¡Yo te elijo!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|es_eu={{tt|¡Pokémon, te elijo a ti!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|sv={{tt|Pokémon, jag väljer dig!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|vi={{tt|Pokémon! Tớ chọn cậu!|Pokémon! I Choose You!}}
|ro={{tt|Pokémon Te Aleg Pe Tine!|Pokémon - I Choose You!}}
|th={{tt|โปเกมอน ฉันเลือกนายนี่แหละ|Pokémon! I Choose You!}}
|sk={{tt|Pokémoni! Volím si tebe!|Pokémon! I Choose You!}}
|tr={{tt|Pokémon! Ben seni seçiyorum!|Pokémon! I Choose You!}}
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