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

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==Blurb==

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

==Plot==
{{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Misty}} are walking through [[Viridian City]] heading to the [[Viridian Gym]]. As they stop outside its doors, Ash is all fired up to win his eighth and final Badge before he can compete in the [[Pokémon League]]. So fired up, in fact, that {{AP|Pikachu}} lights a fire in front of him to mirror his feelings, accidentally setting Ash's toe on fire in the process. After being chastised by Misty, Ash excuses Pikachu's actions. The group is then interrupted by the arrival of {{Gary}} along with his cheering squad. Once again Gary boasts that he is further along the path to the [[Pokémon League]], having already earned ten Badges compared to Ash's seven. Gary heads into the [[Gym]] to challenge the leader followed by his cheering squad. Ash tries to follow Gary but is blocked by the guards who will only permit one Trainer in the Gym at a time.

Ash is disappointed and depressed that Gary will still continue to get further and further ahead of him, and he crouches down in a corner to wallow in his misery. {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} pats him on the head in attempt to comfort him. Thinking it is {{p|Pikachu}}, Ash is so surprised when he sees Togepi that he launches it into the air. As Togepi flies up it bounces on a flag pole, catapulting it into the mouth of a startled {{p|Fearow}} who flies off with Togepi lodged in its throat. The trio set off after the Fearow searching for Togepi.

Meanwhile, {{TRT}} is perched high on top of a skyscraper searching for signs of Pikachu. As it flies over them the Fearow manages to dislodge Togepi sending it dropping down on top of [[James]]. [[Jessie]] tries to grab it but Togepi easily evades her wandering out onto a wooden plank linking the building to the one next to it. Jessie crawls out onto the plank after it but when she reaches the middle the plank breaks beneath her sending her plummeting to the street below. [[James]] and {{MTR}} rush down the stairs to catch her but, despite making it down before her, miss the catch and she hits the ground. As Jessie picks herself up Togepi lands on her head, allowing her to grab it before collapsing once more.

The scene cuts to the interior of the Gym where Gary, supported by his fans, challenges the {{an|Giovanni|Gym Leader}} who is shrouded in shadow, boasting that he is the best Trainer in [[Pallet Town]]. The leader accepts his challenge and his guards announce the battle will consist of three {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with no time limit. Gary chooses {{p|Nidoking}} and the leader responds by selecting {{p|Golem}}. The leader commences with a {{m|Tackle}} attack, to which Gary responds in kind, ordering a Tackle from his Nidoking, sending Golem flying backward to crash into the wall, defeated. The leader then chooses {{p|Kingler}}, Gary consults his [[Pokédex]], which informs him (among other data recorded) that Kingler is the evolved form of {{p|Krabby}} (a Pokémon he possesses). The leader resumes with a {{m|Crabhammer}}. Nidoking dodges the attack (barely) but Gary recalls him. Gary then chooses {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}}. Ordering {{p|Arcanine}} to perform {{m|Take Down}} followed by {{m|Fire Spin}}, Kingler is sent reeling amidst cheering from Gary's fans. Arcanine's {{m|Fire Blast}} is sufficient to beat Kingler.

The leader comes forward from the shadows announcing that he is not beaten yet and will use this battle to test his most powerful Pokémon. As he snaps his fingers a door opens to reveal a {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series|Pokémon}} concealed by mechanical armor. Using its {{m|Psychic}} attacks it sends Arcanine crashing into a wall. Gary's Pokédex shows only static claiming that there is no available data on the new Pokémon. The leader offers to allow Gary to use more than one Pokémon if he is afraid of losing. Despite protestations that he isn't afraid of anything, Gary sends both Arcanine and Nidoking forth to do battle. Even as they attack the mysterious Pokémon once again uses its Psychic powers to lift the pair from the ground.

Team Rocket meet their boss, {{an|Giovanni}}, revealing him to be the Leader of the Viridian Gym, presenting Togepi to him for his approval. However when he demands to know what it can do the team are at a loss to explain, causing Giovanni to lose his temper accusing them of total incompetence. They are allowed a brief reprieve when the phone on Giovanni's desk rings calling him to deal with an accident, leaving Jessie, James and Meowth in charge of the Gym giving them three {{ball|Poké}}s to use if necessary. During the discussion, Togepi was able to escape through an open door.

Giovanni, walks through a dungeon where the Pokémon he used earlier are kept in cages. Continuing to the last one he pulls a lever releasing the mystery Pokémon explaining that he has an emergency assignment for it.

Meanwhile, the three friends are still searching the city for Togepi, as they meet back at the front of the Gym none of them have seen Togepi anywhere. However they hear Togepi's voice coming from inside the Gym. Pulling open the heavy doors reveals not only Togepi, but Gary and his fans lying unconscious on the ground. As Ash pulls Gary back to consciousness, Gary says that the mysterious Pokémon is not only powerful, it's evil as well, despite Ash's assertion that there can't be an evil Pokémon. Gary's fans are inconsolable, unable to believe that their hero lost a battle. As Gary announces that no one will ever beat the Pokémon, Team Rocket appears and begins to recite their [[Team Rocket mottos|motto]], however they are interrupted by Ash, and his friends. To counter Misty's claim that their motto is never any different they state that "today is very different" because they are now in charge of the Gym and the {{Badge|Earth}}. When the trio demands to know why Team Rocket has a Gym James explains that Team Rocket's plans are far too complex for them to understand before asking Jessie what they are, who Meowth reveals, doesn't know them either. Jessie then angrily sends Meowth flying.

Jessie raises two platforms on either side of the battlefield and invites Ash to take his place as the challenger on the green platform. Despite his friends warnings that Team Rocket have probably booby trapped the box, Ash ascends as Jessie calls the three Pokémon Giovanni gave her; {{p|Machamp}}, Kingler and {{p|Rhydon}}. Ash calls out {{AP|Squirtle}}, and the battle begins. Jessie orders Machamp to use {{m|Karate Chop}}, striking Squirtle many times. As the blows land, Ash is given a shock; the box turned out to be rigged so that the Trainer feels all the pain his Pokémon feels. Ash withdraws Squirtle and sends in {{p|Bulbasaur}} prompting Jessie to switch to Kingler. Ash orders Bulbasaur to use {{m|Vine Whip}} as Jessie orders Kingler to use {{m|Harden}}. Bulbasaur's Vine Whip is rendered ineffective. Pressing the advantage, Jessie orders a {{m|Bubble}} attack, causing Ash to feel the pain as the Water move strikes Bulbasaur.

Gary calls to Ash to give in, claiming the Pokémon are too strong, but Ash refuses to give up as he trusts his Pokémon. Ash calls out {{p|Pidgeotto}} and orders it to use {{m|Quick Attack}} which slams into Rhydon, inflicting damage to it. Sparks of electricity starts crackling at Jessie's feet which she notices. Ash then orders Pidgeotto to use {{m|Double-Edge}} which also slams into Rhydon, causing more damage to it. Now Jessie is on the receiving end of the pain. James reveals that he rigged both sides, as it hadn't occurred to him that they might lose. Meowth, on the other hand, planned for just such an eventuality, and reveals a remote control, which can cause either platform to explode. Meowth is about to press the button, but Gary tackles him, sending the remote flying. Seeing as they are now at a disadvantage, Jessie and James call on {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} to aid them. Ash orders Pikachu to attack, using its {{m|Thunderbolt}} to attack all the opposing Pokémon at once. This show of force sends Machamp, Rhydon and Kingler running away, and Weezing and Arbok crashing into the equally shocked Jessie. Ash greets his Pokémon celebrating their hard won victory. Gary's fans do a cheer in Ash's honor, and even Gary is forced to admit that Ash is a pretty good Trainer.

Ash approaches Jessie and demands the Earth Badge as proof of his victory, but she refuses. As they argue, Meowth sees Togepi playing with the remote control. Despite Meowth's protests, Togepi presses a button, forcing Meowth to reveal, far too late, that he had rigged both platforms to be able to explode. Sure enough, the trio's platform blows up, sending Team Rocket blasting off again, and the Earth Badge falling into Ash's hands. They all are forced to flee as the Gym begins to collapse around them.

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

==Major events==
* {{Gary}} is revealed to have won ten Badges and obtained an {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}} and a {{p|Nidoking}}.
* Gary challenges the {{an|Giovanni|Viridian Gym Leader}} and loses to {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series|a mysterious Pokémon}}.
* [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} are temporarily appointed as the [[Gym Leader]]s of the [[Viridian Gym]].
* Ash earns his eighth and final {{Badge|Earth|Badge}} after defeating {{TRT}}.
* [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] is revealed to know {{m|Double-Edge}}.
* The [[Viridian Gym]] collapses.
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===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Nidoking}}
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OP|Gary|Arcanine}})

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

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

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

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture]]: {{p|Charmander}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: Suspended on {{p|Charmander}}'s flame, people's shadows.
* The episode title is derived from the World War II {{wp|Battle of the Bulge}}.
* Some scenes of this episode are preludes to [[M01|the first movie]]. These include the battle with Giovanni and Gary.
* This is the first episode to use background music from the first movie's original Japanese soundtrack, namely during the scene of Giovanni with Mewtwo, making it by definition also the first episode to feature Japanese movie music. However, the music was replaced in the [[dub]].
* This marks the first and only time a Gym Leader refuses to give the Badge to Ash despite winning the battle fairly; granted, Ash did not actually battle the official Gym Leader.
* Like in ''[[EP058|Riddle Me This]]'', Pikachu was able to defeat, or at least, injure Rhydon with a {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack despite the {{type|Ground}}'s immunity to {{t|Electric}} moves.
* This is the first time Giovanni's face is entirely seen, as it has always been in the shadows in previous episodes.
* If going by number of episodes spent in each region, this is the quickest that Ash has ever earned eight Gym Badges. By this point in [[Johto]], Ash is in the process of obtaining his fourth Badge; in [[Hoenn]], he has four Badges; in [[Sinnoh]], he only has two Badges, and in [[Unova]], he has five Badges.
* The book ''[[Team Rocket Blasts Off!]]'' is partially based on this episode.
* Both times Gary's Nidoking is shown, its cry is actually a stock sound effect, not that of a Pokémon.
** Later in the episode, Rhydon uses exactly the same cry as Nidoking.
* The picture of {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} hanging in {{an|Giovanni}}'s office shows {{p|Mewtwo}} in the same pose as its sprite from {{v2|Red and Blue|s}}.
* This episode was released as part of the "Mewtwo Box" in Japan on December 18, 2013, along with ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', ''[[SS026|Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]'', and ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]''.

===Errors===
* After [[Gary's Arcanine]] defeated Giovanni's {{p|Kingler}}, a different perspective gives it the size of a {{p|Growlithe}}.
* When Jessie calls Kingler, Machamp, and Rhydon out of their [[Poké Ball]]s, the red light that they return in shows, but in the next scene they're in the white color light.
* Even though Kingler is one of the Pokémon Giovanni gave for Jessie and James, it is still seen in a cage in the basement ''after'' Giovanni had given Kingler's Poké Ball to Jessie.
* Despite being a {{type|Ground}}, {{p|Rhydon}} was hurt by Pikachu's {{t|Electric}} attack.
*[[Gary's Arcanine]] used {{m|Fire Spin}} in this episode, a move it was [[Anime move errors|not able to learn]] until Generation II.

===Dub edits===
* Ash's statement of it being "a whole year" since they last visited Viridian City was added in the dub. In the original Japanese version, Ash only remarks that it's been a while since they last visited Viridian City.
* In the original Japanese version, Giovanni introduces himself to Gary by name. In the dub, he just refers himself as the Viridian Gym Leader.
* In the original version, when a Pokémon was knocked out during Gary's and Giovanni's battle, the name of the defeated Pokémon was declared. In the dub, the names of the winner Pokémon were declared instead.

==In other languages==
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Mewtwo (M01)

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'''Mewtwo''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツー''' ''Mewtwo'') is a {{type|Psychic}} {{pkmn2|legendary}} Pokémon who was [[Cloning|cloned]] from a {{p|Mew}}.

The story of Mewtwo is chronicled in the radio drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'', and its animated counterpart, ''[[The Uncut Story Of Mewtwo's Origin]]''; the movie ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', and the television special ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. It made a brief appearance in the {{pkmn|anime}}, notably in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', when {{an|Giovanni}} used it to defeat [[Gary Oak]], and again in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', where it escapes from {{an|Team Rocket HQ}}, a scene also chronicled in ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', and later seen again in ''Mewtwo Returns''.

==History==
===Kanto===
[[File:Young Mewtwo crying.png‎|thumb|left|200px|Young Mewtwo crying as Ambertwo dies]]
Approximately twenty years ago, [[Team Rocket]] discovered that a {{p|Mew}} was living in [[Guyana]]. Many years later, under the orders of the new boss, {{an|Giovanni}}, an expedition team comprised of Team Rocket scientists traveled to the area to search for a fossil of Mew, and succeeded in finding an eyelash belonging to it. Giovanni hired {{an|Dr. Fuji}} to clone Mew for him and create the most powerful Pokémon in existence. Fuji agreed, but only in order to continue his research into cloning his deceased daughter, {{an|Amber}}.

One month after the discovery of the eyelash, Mewtwo was successfully created and stored at [[New Island]]. At this point, it was still not fully grown and lived in a large tank beside others that contained {{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Squirtle}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, and Ambertwo. Fuji and the other scientists thought that Mewtwo was unconscious inside its tube, but it was able to communicate telepathically with Ambertwo and the other clones. However, because the cloning process requires a strong life force, all four other clones died. Before this, it is stated that Mew is said to have an immortal life force, and this is why Mew's DNA sample made a successful clone in Mewtwo.

Over the years, Mewtwo matured and grew confused over its origin and place in the world. After resolving to figure out where it belongs, Mewtwo broke out of its tank. The Team Rocket scientists were happy that they had succeeded in creating the most powerful Pokémon in the world, but that joy turned to horror once Mewtwo retaliated. Realizing that it was just an experiment of mankind, Mewtwo unleashed its fury upon them. Despite the efforts of the security systems that were designed to control it, Mewtwo destroyed the laboratory on New Island and all of the scientists in it.
[[File:Mewtwo in armor.png|thumb|200px|In its robotic suit, under observation by Giovanni]]
Immediately thereafter, Giovanni found Mewtwo and convinced it to help with Team Rocket's goal of controlling the world. Mewtwo's power was focused as well as restrained by a robotic suit of armor as it performed tasks, such as battling for Giovanni in the [[Viridian Gym]] and helping Team Rocket capture Pokémon. Mewtwo eventually became tired of being used by Giovanni. It developed a strong hatred for humans and felt that they were weak and selfish beings who were only interested in power and wealth; it also despised the [[Caught Pokémon|Pokémon who served humans]]. Mewtwo escaped from Giovanni, destroying Team Rocket headquarters in the process, and relocated to its birthplace on New Island and built a castle there.

Mewtwo then issued a challenge to several strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, including [[Ash Ketchum]]. It used its powers to create a storm that would serve as a test to see who could make it to the island. Only a handful of Trainers decided to brave the storm and arrive, including Ash and {{ashfr}}. Upon revealing itself, Mewtwo challenged the Trainers with its clone Pokémon—{{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Charizard}}—to prove its superiority to human Trainers and the superiority of cloned Pokémon in comparison to trained Pokémon. To do this, Mewtwo used a variation of the {{DL|Poké Ball|Other variants|Poké Balls}} used by Trainers. Once caught in the Balls, the Trainers' Pokémon were cloned in a downstairs laboratory. However, before Mewtwo could defeat the Trainers and move out into the world, {{OBP|Mew|M01}} appeared. Mew and Mewtwo fought at length, ceasing only when Ash—exasperated over the drawn-out and fruitless battling—ran into the fray and was caught in their crossfire, which turned his body to stone. After Ash was revived by the tears of the nearby Pokémon, clone and original alike, Mewtwo experienced a change of heart and no longer sought to conquer the world. Mewtwo reasoned that it would be best if no one remembered the events that had transpired, so it erased the memories of all the people and Pokémon and transported everyone but Team Rocket back to the mainland. Mewtwo and Mew left New Island with the cloned Pokémon to seek a proper place for themselves.

===Johto===
Mewtwo and the clones migrated to [[Johto]] and eventually settled on [[Mount Quena]]. To prevent any encounters with humans, Mewtwo frequently used severe storms to make the mountain inaccessible. One day, a bus full of people was nearly knocked off the road, so Mewtwo decided to use its telekinesis to right the bus and prevent an accident. After its actions were questioned, it explained to its fellow clones that a bus crash would attract even more humans. However, Meowthtwo believed that the act may have also been due to a growing soft spot for humanity, which Mewtwo vehemently denied.

After a few years, Giovanni found Mewtwo's hiding place using one of Team Rocket's satellites and began a plan to capture it once again. However, this plan was foiled when Mewtwo again met with Ash, who did not remember their previous encounter. Giovanni restrained Mewtwo, but Ash and {{ashfr}} helped it to escape and defeat Giovanni. At the end of the ordeal, Mewtwo erased Giovanni and his soldiers' memories and decided to move throughout the world, searching for the meaning of its life.

===Unknown city===
[[File:Mewtwo Cloak.png|left|thumb|201px|Wearing its cape during the introductory sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'']]
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|right|thumb|230px|Mewtwo overlooking a city at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]

In the epilogue to ''Mewtwo Returns'' and in some TV series opening sequences and movie previews, Mewtwo has been seen wearing a plain brown cape and moving across rooftops at night.
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==Personality and characteristics==
Throughout the course of the [[M01|first movie]], Mewtwo viewed all humans as its enemy, as [[Team Rocket]]'s boss {{an|Giovanni}} would usually rely on it for his evil deeds. However, since {{Ash}} was petrified by the attacks of both Mewtwo and {{mov|Mew|Mew|01}}, Mewtwo had a change of heart and did everything to make sure that no one remembered what happened.

It had calmed considerably since the events in Kanto, and Mewtwo had grown into a guardian figure for its fellow clones. While it still questioned its place in the world, it felt responsible for its clones and was willing to sacrifice itself in order to keep them safe from harm. Its view on humanity was further changed as Ash helped Mewtwo to Purity Spring, Ash claiming that no one needs a reason to help someone. Mewtwo's outlook on life was further influenced by how the spring affected it, as if the waters had the same restoring effect on it as they did on other Pokémon, then it concluded that the world was its rightful place as well.

After the military operation on Mount Quena came to a head, Mewtwo had initially contemplated on erasing the memories of everyone involved. However, it took {{MTR}}'s speech into consideration, as erasing their memories would prevent the clones from learning about their past, and forgetting would not change the fact that things happen. Mewtwo decided to only erase the memories of Team Rocket—excluding [[Jessie]], [[James]], and Meowth—and departed.

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|psychic||Mewtwo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Psychic|1=Shadow Ball|2=Barrier|3=Counter}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Psychic|1=Shadow Ball|2=Barrier|3=Counter}}}}
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{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|The Birth of Mewtwo|The Birth of Mewtwo}}
{{anmov|normal|Recover|The Birth of Mewtwo|The Birth of Mewtwo}}
{{anmov|normal|Swift|The Birth of Mewtwo|The Birth of Mewtwo}}
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{{anmov|fighting|Counter|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}

* Mewtwo has only used {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Recover}}, and {{m|Swift}} in the radio drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'', so it is has never been seen using these moves.

==Pokémon==
===Created===
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|nick=Pikachutwo
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|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc={{p|Pikachu}} was cloned from [[Ash's Pikachu]] and battled against it. Dubbed "Pikachutwo" and "Pikatwo" by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Meowth
|gender=male
|nick=Meowthtwo
|type1=Normal
|img=Meowthtwo.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Chiyako Shibahara
|vaen=Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was cloned from {{MTR}} of {{TRT}}. He was the only one of Mewtwo's cloned Pokémon who refused to fight his counterpart. Dubbed "Meowthtwo" (Japanese: Nyarthtwo) by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. He was seen often with Pikachutwo in that special.

Unlike the Meowth he was cloned from, Meowthtwo is incapable of speaking human language, as that trait was a learned behavior, and thus not carried in Meowth's genetic makeup.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|nick=Venusaurtwo
|img=Venusaur Clone.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=This {{p|Venusaur}} battled against [[Corey]]'s Venusaur, Bruteroot. It easily defeated Bruteroot, first blocking its {{m|Razor Leaf}} and then using its vines to send it flying.

Venusaurtwo's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|nick=Charizardtwo
|img=Charizard Clone.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo's cloned {{p|Charizard}} battled against [[Ash's Charizard]], winning the match easily.

Charizardtwo's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}} and {{m|Seismic Toss}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Blastoise
|type1=Water
|nick=Blastoisetwo
|img=Blastoise Clone.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=The cloned {{p|Blastoise}} battled against [[Neesha]]'s own Blastoise, Shellshocker. It easily defeated Shellshocker with a single attack.

Blastoisetwo's only known move is {{m|Rapid Spin}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Cloned Pokémon
|type1=Psychic
|img=Mewtwo Clones.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo cloned many of the Pokémon owned by the Trainers that came to [[New Island]]. Other than the Pokémon already mentioned above, Mewtwo's army included Pokémon cloned from [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] and {{AP|Squirtle}}; [[Misty's Psyduck]]; [[Brock's Vulpix]]; [[Corey]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Rhyhorn}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}; [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Wigglytuff}}, {{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Dewgong}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, and {{p|Ninetales}}; and [[Fergus]]'s {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Nidoqueen}}, {{p|Seadra}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Golduck}}, and {{p|Tentacruel}}.

Bulbasaurtwo's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}. 
Other cloned Pokémon's moves are unknown.}}

===Befriended===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, and Squirtletwo
|type1=Kanto
|img=Kanto Starter Clones.png
|epnum=The Birth of Mewtwo
|epname=The Birth of Mewtwo
|desc={{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, and {{p|Squirtle}}two are three of the original cloning attempts made by {{an|Dr. Fuji}}, along with {{an|Amber}}two and Mewtwo itself. They were created after Ambertwo and before Mewtwo, but the cloning attempts failed and all three Pokémon died shortly thereafter, followed soon by Ambertwo.}}

===Used===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Fearow
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Camera Fearow.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo used this {{p|Fearow}} to find Trainers worthy of coming to [[New Island]]. It has a camera attached to its neck so Mewtwo can see what it flies over and choose worthy Trainers.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Messenger Dragonite.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo used this {{p|Dragonite}} as a messenger to deliver invitations for Trainers to come to [[New Island]].}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja=市村正親 ''Masachika Ichimura'' 森久保祥太郎 ''Shotaro Morikubo'' (child) ([[M01]]) 内匠靖明 ''Fujiko Takimoto'' (child) ([[The Birth of Mewtwo|BoM]])
|en=Phillip Bartlett ([[M01]]) [[Dan Green]] ([[Mewtwo Returns|MR]])
|it=Mario Zucca
|pt_br=Guilherme Briggs
|es_eu=Luis Bajo
|es_la=Enrique Mederos
|fr_eu=Jean-Marc Delhausse
|pl=Marek Obertyn}}

==In the games==
On the Very Hard and Super Hard difficulties of [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Mewtwo states it is the Puzzle Master and is the final opponent to defeat. In the background of the battle, an image of Mewtwo is seen along with several of its cloned Pokémon.

==In the manga==
===In the movie adaptations===
Mewtwo appears in the {{ma|Mewtwo Strikes Back!|manga adaptation}} of the first movie.


==In the TCG==
Mewtwo's Dragonite has served as the basis for one card in the TCG. The following is a list of cards based on Mewtwo's Dragonite.
{{cardlist/header|Mewtwo's Dragonite|Colorless|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Dragonite (Wizards Promo 5)|Dragonite]]|type=Colorless|enset=Wizards Black Star Promos|ennum=5|jpset=Pokémon Web|jprarity=Rare|jpnum=038/048}}
{{cardlist/footer|Colorless}}

==Trivia==
* In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', Mewtwo uses {{m|Shadow Ball}}, a move that had yet to be released at the time.
* The city that Mewtwo is seen overlooking at the end of ''Mewtwo Returns'' bears a great resemblance to {{wp|New York City}}. Buildings that resemble the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and {{wp|MetLife Building}} can be seen in the distance. The narrator refers to it as "a faraway city."
* Mewtwo also had a passing mention in the special ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', as when the {{pkmn2|mirage}} Mewtwo was created, the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] claimed that "This is not the ''same'' Mewtwo you are familiar with", possibly meaning that he saw Pikachu's memory of Mewtwo.

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Mewtwo}}
* [[Mewtwo (Best Wishes series)]]
* [[Mewtwo (Adventures)]]
* [[Blue's Mewtwo]]
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EP007

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{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP007 |
colorscheme=Kanto|
title_en=The Water Flowers of Cerulean City |
title_ja=ハナダシティのすいちゅうか |
title_ja_trans=The Suichūka of {{tt|Hanada|Cerulean}} City |
broadcast_jp=May 13, 1997 |
broadcast_us=September 16, 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]] |
screen=yes |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=大橋志吉 |
storyboard=井上修 |
director=井上修 |
art=藤田宗克 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP001-EP010 |
footnotes=* {{filb-eppics|pm|007}}
*水中花 ''suichūka'' are a type of artificial flower which "blossoms" when placed in water. }}
'''The Water Flowers of Cerulean City''' (Japanese: ''' ハナダシティのすいちゅうか''' ''The Suichūka of {{tt|Hanada|Cerulean}} City'') is the seventh episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on May 13, 1997 and in United States on September 16, 1998.

{{spoilers}}

==Blurb==

Ash seeks the Cascade badge in Cerulean City—but for some reason, Misty doesn't want to join them. When Ash and Brock show up, the city is buzzing about a break-in that just took place—and are initially accused of the crime! (We see Team Rocket commit the robbery, but no one else knows about their involvement yet.)

Ash and Pikachu arrive at the Cerulean City gym, which resembles an aquarium with an Olympic-sized swimming pool. They see a water show performed by the Sensational Cerulean City Synchronized Swimming Sisters. Later on, Ash learns that the sisters are actually the Gym Leaders. He challenges them, but they don't feel like battling and instead offer him the Cascade Badge without a fight.

It looks like Ash will have his Cascade Badge without breaking a sweat...but then a fourth Gym Leader step up! Who is this mysterious Gym Leader? What does Team Rocket plan to do with the stuff they stole? And where's Misty?

==Plot==
Excited about winning his {{Badge|Boulder}}, {{Ash}} can't wait to get to [[Cerulean City]] to battle for his {{Badge|Cascade}}. For some reason, though, {{an|Misty}} seems to be trying to avoid entering Cerulean, and tries unsuccessfully to convince the others to go to [[Vermilion City]] instead. She leaves Ash and {{an|Brock}} as they enter the city.

When Ash and Brock enter the city, they see a big crowd of people in a circle surrounding a building. When they get to the front they see [[Officer Jenny]], and she accuses Ash and Brock of being the criminals. When they prove their innocence, she lets them go, and sent the rest of the crowd away. After that, they sit on a bench and Ash asks Brock for inside information on the [[Gym Leader]]. Brock tells him that as a Gym Leader, he cannot give out that information. Then Brock says to him, "I have some stuff I need to check out". They split up, and Ash heads to the [[Cerulean Gym]] alone.

When Ash reaches the Gym, he finds three sisters performing underwater. Ash confronts the girls backstage, finds out that they are the Gym Leaders, and challenges them to a battle. The girls, ({{ka|Lily}}, {{an|Daisy}}, and [[Violet]]) explain that their Pokémon are too tired to battle, and offer to give Ash the Badge without a battle. Ash is about to take it when Misty appears and challenges him.

It turns out that Misty is the youngest of [[The Sensational Sisters]], but they call her "the runt". After Misty argues with her sisters, she challenges Ash to an official Cerulean Gym battle with rules of 2 on 2. Ash tries to send out {{AP|Pikachu}}, but he refuses to go into battle because he doesn't want to hurt Misty or her Pokémon. So instead Ash sends out {{AP|Butterfree}} to battle Misty's {{p|Staryu}}. After a quick battle, Butterfree gets knocked into the water, causing it to lose the battle. After that Misty sends out {{TP|Misty|Starmie}} and Ash sends out {{AP|Pidgeotto}}. Pidgeotto uses {{m|Whirlwind}} on Starmie, but it jumps into the water and attacks Pidgeotto. Pidgeotto uses {{m|Gust}}, causing Starmie to hit the wall. Just as Ash is about to win the battle, {{TRT}} interrupts and tries to steal all the Water Pokémon and the water from the Gym using a giant vacuum machine.

While Team Rocket's vacuum is sucking up the Water Pokémon, it sucks in Pikachu as well. He releases a {{m|Thunderbolt}}, which explodes the machine, sending Team Rocket flying. After Team Rocket is gone, Daisy gives Ash the {{Badge|Cascade}}. Misty tries to argue, but her sisters convince her that if Ash had used Pikachu from the start, he would have easily beaten all of her water Pokémon. Misty agrees with her sisters and claims that when she comes back from her journey with Ash she will be a great Trainer. Brock then meets Ash outside of the Gym, and together they all head for Vermilion City.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} reaches [[Cerulean City]] and meets {{an|Daisy}}, [[Violet]], and {{an|Lily}}, the {{gy|Cerulean}} [[Gym Leader]]s, for the first time.
* Ash finds out that {{Gary}} and the other two [[Pallet Town]] Trainers have already defeated the Cerulean Gym.
* Ash learns that {{an|Misty}} is also one of Cerulean City's Gym Leaders and that Daisy, Violet, and Lily are her [[The Sensational Sisters|sisters]].
* Ash and Misty battle each other for the first time.
* Ash and Misty match ends in a no-contest, due to the interruption by {{TRT}}.
* [[Misty's Staryu]] is revealed to know {{m|Tackle}}.
* Misty is revealed to own a {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}.
* [[Ash's Pidgeotto]] is revealed to know {{m|Wing Attack}}.
* Ash gets the {{Badge|Cascade}} from Misty's sisters for protecting the Gym from [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[The Sensational Sisters]]:
** {{an|Daisy}}
** [[Violet]]
** {{ka|Lily}}

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Starmie}} ({{OP|Misty|Starmie}})
* {{p|Seel}} ([[Dewgong (Cerulean Gym)|Cerulean Gym's]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP007.png|thumb|200px|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[The Sensational Sisters]]
** {{an|Daisy}}
** [[Violet]]
** {{ka|Lily}}

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP007.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Seel}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Caterpie}} ({{OP|Ash|Caterpie}}; flashback)
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Ash|Butterfree}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}}; flashback)
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ({{OP|Misty|Starmie}}; debut)
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}}; flashback)
* {{p|Zubat}} ({{OP|Brock|Zubat}}; flashback)
* {{p|Seel}} ([[Seel (Cerulean Gym)|Cerulean Gym's]]; debut)
* {{p|Goldeen}} ([[Violet]]'s)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
* This is [[Ted Lewis]]'s last full episode voicing James. He will be replaced by [[Eric Stuart]] towards the end of the next episode.
* This episode has led many fans to believe that {{an|Misty}}'s last name is Waterflower. In actuality, the words "water flowers" used in the title are merely a {{wp|metaphor}} used to describe the three sisters' grace and beauty, and their own names come from flower species.
* It's implied in this episode that a Gym Badge serves as a secondary ID for a Trainer, or a primary ID for a Gym Leader, as Brock used his Boulder Badge to clear his name in regards to accusations of being a criminal, whereas Ash used his Pokédex as his method of clearing his name.
* This episode begins the gag where Brock becomes immediately infatuated by almost every girl he sees, as he asks Officer Jenny out.
** This episode is also the first episode where Brock is turned down by a girl.
* {{an|Brock}}'s absence during the episode is never explained, fueling much fan speculation.
** His interest in girls could have had something to do with it.
* This is the second time [[Animals in the Pokémon world|real animals]] are shown. Fish are seen behind the glass when Ash walks into the aquarium.
* During this episode, the [[Cerulean Gym]] initially offers Ash a {{Badge|Cascade}} without a fight. This is the first time the [[Cerulean Gym]] was shown surrendering a Badge without a fight, the second being when {{ho|Jimmy}} challenges the Cerulean Gym in ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]''. Instead of a battle, his Badge was awarded by {{an|Daisy}} for cleaning the pool. The sisters imply situations like these were very common when the Gym was under their leadership in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later!]]''.
** This was the only Gym which had ever offered Ash a badge without a fight until [[DP165]].
* The book ''[[Splashdown in Cerulean City]]'' is partially based on this episode.
* This episode is tied for the shortest time ever between two episodes where Ash has obtained a Badge, having earned his previous Badge only two episodes earlier. The next time this happens is between ''[[EP024|Haunter vs Kadabra]]'' and ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]''
* This is Ash's only gym battle where he didn't use a [[starter Pokémon]].

===Errors===
* In the Spanish dub, when Misty's sister calls for Seel, she said "See-al".
* In one scene, a part of Pikachu's right ear is missing, making his left ear look longer than his right.
* Ash's [[Pokédex]] only shows Staryu's bottom and right ring. However, throughout the battle, it is shown to only have these rings.
* When Team Rocket is coming out of their tank, the front part of Ash's hat is white.
* When Pikachu electrocutes Team Rocket the edge of Meowth's ears are shown to be white when in fact they should be black.
* When the recap of the last episode is shown, in the dub, the sign is shown to be written in Japanese.
* When [[Team Rocket]] is coming out of thier tank, [[James]] is holding a light blue rose instead of red

===Dub edits===
* The outside of the store Team Rocket looted simply says "マシーン" (machine) in the Japanese version, while it says "MACHINE SHOP INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES ALL MAKES AND MODELS" in the dub. The next shot replaces "ルーム" (room) with "LS".
* Like the Pewter Gym, the "Hanada Gym" sign is changed to "Cerulean Gym".
* When Ash's Pokédex reads Staryu, it classifies the Pokémon as a hermaphrodite. Ash calls this strange, and Misty tells him it shouldn't matter who someone falls in love with. In the English dub, the Pokédex makes no mention of Staryu's gender and instead comments on its shining core, which is sold as a type of jewelry. Ash now remarks that it's typical of a girl to "show off her jewelery", to which Misty responds by telling him to "quit stalling".

==In other languages==
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|hi={{tt|Cerulean city ke water flowers|The water flowers of Cerulean City}}
|zh_cmn={{tt|華藍市的水中花 / 花蓝市的水中花|Water Flowers of Huálán/Huālán (Cerulean) City}}
|cs={{tt|Vodní krásky z Blankytného města|The water beauties from Cerulean City}}
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|fr_ca={{tt|Les nymphes de Céruléan|The nymphs of Cerulean}}
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|it={{tt|Il segreto di Misty|Misty's secret}}
|ko=결전! 지우 VS 이슬 {{tt|gyeoljeon! jiu VS iseul|Battle! Ash VS Misty}}
|no={{tt|Vannliljene i Cerulean by!|The water lillies in Cerulean City!}}
|pl={{tt|Wodne Kwiaty Azurii|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
|pt_br={{tt|As Flores Aquáticas da Cidade de Cerulean|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
|pt_eu={{tt|As Nadadoras da Cidade de Cerulean| The Swimmers of Cerulean City}}
|ru={{tt|Водные цветы Церулина|Cerulean's Water Flowers}}
|es_la={{tt|¡Las Flores Acuáticas de Ciudad Celeste!|The Aquatic Flowers of Cerulean City!}}
|es_eu={{tt|Las flores acuáticas de Ciudad Celeste|The aquatic flowers of Cerulean City}}
|sv={{tt|Vattenkrig i Cerulean staden|Water fight in Cerulean City}}
|vi={{tt|Bông hoa trong nước của thành phố Hanada|The water flowers of Cerulean City}}
|ro={{tt|Florile Apei din Orașul Cerulean|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City}}
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Meowth's Party

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{{samename|CD single|Meowth's Party (single)}}
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{{Song|
type=ED 7 |
language=ja |
title=ニャースのパーティ |
transliterated=Nyāsu no Pāti |
translated=Nyarth's Party |
screen=yes|
screenshot=MeowthsParty.png|
artist=ja |
artistname=[[Meowth (Team Rocket)|ニャース]] ([[Inuko Inuyama|犬山犬子]]) ゲスト：[[Jessie|ムサシ]] ([[Megumi Hayashibara|林原めぐみ]]) と [[James|コジロウ]] ([[Shin'ichirō Miki|三木眞一郎]])|
artistname_ro={{tt|Nyarth|Meowth}} (Inuko Inuyama) Guests: {{tt|Musashi|Jessie}} (Megumi Hayashibara) and {{tt|Kojirō|James}} (Shin'ichirō Miki) |
lyricist=ja |
lyricistname=[[Akihito Toda|戸田昭吾]] |
lyricistname_ro=Akihito Toda |
composer=ja |
composername=[[Hirokazu Tanaka|たなかひろかず]] |
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}}

'''Meowth's Party''' (Japanese: '''ニャースのパーティ''' ''{{tt|Nyarth's|Meowth's}} Party'') is the seventh ending theme song to the Japanese [[Pokémon anime]]. It debuted in [[EP117]], replacing ''[[Riding on Lapras]]'', and ended in [[EP141]], being replaced by ''[[Exciting Pokémon Relay]]''.

In the United States, [[Kids' WB!]] aired the ending in its original Japanese after one episode, and aired an English dub of the song in the next. Neither ending was ever aired again on the network.

The animation for the ending was composed in 3-D computer graphics, with the exception of [[Jessie]] and [[James]], who remain as 2-D cels in the style of {{smw|Paper Mario}} and {{wp|PaRappa the Rapper}}.

Meowth sings the song at his party in ''[[Pichu Bros. in Party Panic]]''. Unlike the rest of the episode, this section uses 3-D computer graphics and Meowth's actions are selected randomly for each viewing.

==CD single==
A rare CD single with four tracks was released in 1999 in Japan which featured four tracks (Nyarth no Party, Nyarth no Uta 2000, To Itteru Nya, Nyarth no Party Instrumental) plus a hidden track. (See [[Meowth's Party (Single)]]) Though rare, it sometimes surfaces on online stores such as eBay or Amazon.

==Ending animation==
===Synopsis===
{{MTR}} is under a spotlight, playing an organ while he sings. Then he is shown playing a guitar, and [[Jessie's Arbok]] and [[James's Weezing]] appear behind him.

A banner on a screen unfurls as Meowth once again plays guitar on a stage in a dark, empty room. [[Jessie]], [[James]], Arbok, and Weezing appear and Jessie and James play guitar and sing part of the chorus before they float through the sky with a teacup filled with Pokémon.

A horde of Pokémon run into the room where Meowth was. The camera pans out, lights go on, and a giant sign in the background says ''Meowth's Party''. Then Meowth plays guitar in a white box, at one point his body reverting to cel-shaded animation before going back to 3-D.

While Meowth, Jessie, and James play, the Pokémon in the room dance.

===Characters===
====Humans====
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]

====Pokémon====
Original
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Charmeleon}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Zubat}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Venomoth}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Alakazam}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}}
* {{p|Geodude}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
* {{p|Slowbro}}
* {{p|Doduo}}
* {{p|Grimer}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Onix}}
* {{p|Drowzee}}
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Kingler}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Lickitung}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Rhydon}}
* {{p|Mr. Mime}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Electabuzz}}
* {{p|Magmar}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Jolteon}}
* {{p|Dragonite}}
* {{p|Bellossom}}
* {{p|Togepi}}

[[Pokémon Channel]] version
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} (×3; [[Squirtle Squad]] members)
* {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Pichu}} ([[Pichu Brothers|Pichu Big]])
* {{p|Pichu}} ([[Pichu Brothers|Pichu Little]])
* {{p|Magby}} ([[Pichu Posse]])
* {{p|Smoochum}} ([[Pichu Posse]])
* {{p|Teddiursa}} ([[Pichu Posse]])
* {{p|Wooper}} ([[Pichu Posse]])
* {{p|Azumarill}} ([[Pichu Posse]])
* {{p|Smeargle}}
* {{p|Aipom}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}}
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Gligar}}
* {{p|Magmar}}
* {{p|Ledyba}}
* {{p|Sudowoodo}}
* {{p|Skiploom}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Scizor}}
* {{p|Elekid}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Misdreavus}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Mr. Mime}}
* {{p|Geodude}}
* {{p|Pinsir}}
* {{p|Magneton}}
* {{p|Sunflora}}
* {{p|Delibird}}
* {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Bellossom}}
* {{p|Xatu}}

==Lyrics==
===Japanese===
{| {{Schemetable|Kanto}}
! Japanese
!width:"400"|Romaji
!width:"400"|English
|-
| みかづきがたのとくべつチケットに
| Mikazuki gata no tokubetsu chikketo ni
| On the night of new moon, special tickets
|-
| きんいろぎんいろクレヨンで
| Kiniro giniro kureyon de
| With gold and silver crayons
|-
| 「ニャースのパーティ」ってかいたなら
| "Nyarth no paati" tte kaita nara
| "Meowth's party" is drawn on them
|-
| ききゅうにのってばらまくのニャ
| Kikyuu ni notte baramaku no nya
| I'll ride in a balloon and scatter them, meow
|-
| キンキンきらきらゆうひがしずめば
| Kinkin kirakira yuuhi ga shizumeba
| Before long the sparking evening sun will set
|-
| それがパーティはじまりのあいず!
| Sore ga paati hajimari no aizu!
| That's the signal that this party begins!
|-
| ぎんがのジュータンしきつめた
| Ginga no juutan shikitsumeta
| The Milky Way's carpet spread out
|-
| よぞらのパーティかいじょう
| Yozora no paati kaijou
| The party's meeting in the sky
|-
| だれがくるかニャだれもこニャイかニャ?
| Dare ga kuru ka nya daremo konyai ka nya?
| Who will come, meow? Will anyone come, meow?
|-
| どきどきしながらまってるニャ
| Dokidoki shinagara matteru nya
| My heart pounds as I wait, meow
|-
| (ニャニャニャースにしょうたいされたよ)
| Nya, nya, Nyarth ni shoutai sareta yo!
| Meow, meow, Meowth sent out the invitations!
|-
| コーヒーカップもむじゅうりょく
| koohii kappu mo mujuuryoku
| Even the coffee cups are weightless
|-
| (ニャニャニャースがうれしそうだよ)
| Nya, nya, Nyarth ga ureshi sou da yo!
| Meow, meow, Meowth is so happy!
|-
| どせいのわっかでわなげして
| Dosei no wakka de wanage shite
| Playing Quiot with Saturn's rings
|-
| (ニャニャニャースがなにかみつけた)
| Nya, nya, Nyarth ga nanika mitsuketa
| Meow, meow, Meowth found something
|-
| ソフトクリームのせいざだニャ!
| Sofuto kuriimu no seiza da nya!
| It's the soft serve of the constellations, meow!
|-
| 「うまそうだニャ〜」
| Uma sou da nya!
| It's so delicious, meow!
|-
| (ニャースのパーティまだまだつづく)
| Nyarth no paati madamada tsuzuku
| Meowth's party still has quite a while to go
|-
| こんやはバトルはおやすみニャ
| Konya wa batoru wa oyasumi nya
| Tonight we'll take a rest from battling
|-
| (ニャースのパーティくるくるまわる)
| Nyarth no paati kurukuru mawaru
| Meowth's party whirls around
|-
| ヒトもポケモンもおしゃれして
| Hito mo Pokémon mo oshare shite
| Both people and Pokémon are dressed up
|-
| (ニャースのパーティたのしいじかん)
| Nyarth no paati tanoshii jikan!
| Meowth's party is such a great time!
|-
| もしもゆめでもうれしいニャ
| Moshimo yume demo ureshii nya
| Even if it's just a dream, I'm happy, meow
|}
|}

===English===
{| {{Schemetable|Kanto}}
! English
|-
| <ab>''Bumbling and fumbling,
Screwing up and stumbling,
Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again,
We're always stinking,
It got me to thinking,
And now Meowth has got the perfect plan,

I'll throw a party,
Admission will be free,
It'll be a snap,
When they walk right in my trap,

It's never been such fun,
Stealing lots of Pokémon,
Humans ain't invited
'Cause I said so,

Once they hit the dance floor,
That's when they're done for,
This is one scheme
Even we can't blow,

Meowth Meowth Meowth,
This party is so exciting,
It's gonna be the biggest bash of the year!
Meowth Meowth Meowth,
Won't you tell us who you're inviting?
Anyone who's anyone is gonna be here,
Meowth Meowth Meowth,
Oooh...this party's not for fighting,
Ice cream for everyone,
There's nothing to fear!

Go, cat, go!

At Meowth's party
Blast off at the speed of light
For one night only,
No Pokémon is lonely,
At Meowth's party,
Team Rocket's not gonna fight,
So move those feet,
To the sound of the beat,
At Meowth's party,
Don't tell the boss 'bout tonight,

I wish this party could go on forever...''</ab>
|}
|}

==Trivia==
* Meowth's Party was originally thought to be a GameCube game, as a music video (not the same as the ending animation) featuring the song with GameCube graphics was shown at a Japanese convention before the console's launch. However, the video was later included on [[Pokémon Channel]], and was not made into its own game.
* In [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]], this is referenced by the text of the Meowth trophy, and even by the trophy itself, which depicts Meowth holding the same red-and-white guitar.
* In the Japanese version Meowth talks about "Gold and silver crayons". This is likely a reference to the two [[Generation II]] games, {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, which were about to be released when this ending premiered.
* It was used from ''[[EP106|The Pokémon Water War]]'' to ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', replacing the [[Pikachu's Jukebox]], On their first airings of these episodes.
* This is the first ending theme in which {{TRT}} appears, with the exception of Meowth-only ending themes.

===External links===

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[[ja:ニャースのパーティ]]

Red (Origins)

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{{CharInfobox|
color={{red color}} |
corecolor={{red color light}} |
bordercolor={{red color dark}} |
name=Red|
jname=レッド |
tmname=Red |
slogan=no |
image=Red PO.png |
size=250px |
caption=Red|
age=yes |
years=11|
colors=yes|
eyes=Brown |
hair=Brown |
gender=Male |
hometown=[[Pallet Town]] |
region=[[Kanto]] |
relatives=[[Mom]] |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{pkmn|Trainer}} |
game=counterpart|
counterpart={{ga|Red}}|
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=PO01|
epname=|
enva=N/A|
java=[[Junko Takeuchi]]|
}}

'''Red''' (Japanese: '''レッド''' ''Red'') is the main character of [[Pokémon Origins]].
{{spoilers}}

==History==
[[File:Red-Blue rivalry PO.png|250px|thumb|left|Red and his rival, Blue]]
Red first appeared in the very first episode of the series where he gets called down by [[Professor Oak]] to see him in his {{TP|Professor Oak|lab|Laboratory}}. Along the way, he met Professor Oak's grandson, {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}, who was also going there too. Both boys race to Professor Oak's lab where he greeted them and handed out their Pokédex and Poké Balls. On a table, Red got to choose between a {{p|Charmander}}, {{p|Squirtle}}, and {{p|Bulbasaur}}, and went for the first choice while Blue went for Squirtle. Red began his journey afterwards.

Outside, he encountered a {{p|Pidgey}} and was unsuccessful in catching it. However, when a {{p|Rattata}} came by, Red was able to add it to his team. Red has his first battle with a {{tc|Youngster}} where he tried to catch his {{p|Nidoran♀}} but failed as they were not designed to capture a Pokémon belonging to another {{pkmn|Trainer}}. The Youngster pointed to [[Viridian City]] as the location that he caught Nidoran♀. Red goes there and met up with Blue along the way who battles him. Both Trainers use their first Pokémon and Red ends up losing the battle since his Charmander forfeited by wagging its tail.

After the battle, Red became depressed and noticed [[Brock]] coming by. They have a talk with each other which gave Red his confidence back. Later, he arrived in Pewter City where he went to the [[Pokémon Center]] to talk to Professor Oak first. While there, he healed his Pokémon. Next, he went to the [[Pewter Museum of Science]] and did some sightseeing. When Red was about to go to the [[Pewter Gym]] to challenge Brock, a {{tc|Lass}} and another person were standing there. As Red went inside, the two people watched them have their [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, with Red becoming the victor after a long battle that took most of his team.

Since then, he was able to defeat [[Misty]] and [[Lt. Surge]]. Red arrived in [[Lavender Town]] where he heard about some ghost sightings in [[Lavender Tower]]. Red went to the [[Lavender Volunteer Pokémon House]] and met [[Reina]], who was a helper there. Reina explained to Red about Team Rocket and their ways of handling Pokémon, and how a {{p|Cubone}} lost its mother to them. Hearing about Team Rocket's arrival at Lavender Tower, Red went there and was met up by Blue who heard about it too. A ghost then appeared and Red sent out his {{p|Charmeleon}} to deal with it. Before Red started the battle, Blue tossed him the [[Silph Scope]] in order to identify the ghost. Putting on the Silph Scope, Red noticed that it was Cubone's deceased mother. After Cubone reunited with its mother, Team Rocket appeared and Red battled their {{p|Koffing}} with his {{p|Jolteon}}. As Cubone assisted Jolteon, Jolteon was able to score a direct hit on Koffing, forcing Team Rocket to retreat. Red returned to the Lavender Volunteer Pokémon House and [[Mr. Fuji]] gave Red a [[Poké Flute]] and two [[Mega Stone]]s. Red then departed from Lavender Town and continued his journey.

Red challenged [[Erika]] to a Gym battle and won. Afterwards, he battled [[Koga]] and won as well. Red then went to [[Silph Co.]] where he was able to free the Pokémon that Team Rocket stole and was rewarded a {{p|Lapras}}. On the top floor, Red noticed that Giovanni had the Silph Co. president held hostage. Red battled Giovanni with Charizard and horribly lost.

Red left Silph Co. and challenged [[Sabrina]] to a Gym battle where he emerged victorious. Red also went to the [[Fighting Dojo]] and challenged [[Kiyo]], where he emerged victorious there too. Red rode on his Lapras to [[Cinnabar Island]], visiting [[Cinnabar Mansion]] first upon reaching the island. Next, he challenged Blaine to a Gym battle and won.

Red returned to Viridian City to challenge the final Gym there. The Gym Leader was none other than Giovanni. Red had a rematch with him and even though Giovanni had the upperhand at first, Red was able to defeat him after his {{p|Hitmonlee}} tied with his {{p|Rhyhorn}} and {{p|Charizard}} defeated {{p|Rhydon}}. This defeat caused Giovanni to disband Team Rocket, and to respect Red as a Trainer.

Red went to [[Indigo Plateau]] and managed to get through the [[Elite Four]]. He challenged Blue, who was the [[Champion]] at the time, to their final match where Red was able to defeat his Blastoise with Charizard despite the type-matchup disadvantage. Later on, Professor Oak came by to congratulate both Trainers and had Red come with him. Red was taken to the [[Hall of Fame]], where he got to register his data as one of the Trainers who defeated the Elite Four and Champion.

He continued his quest afterwards to fill up the Pokédex and caught more Pokémon. Red returned to Professor Oak's lab, where he found an injured Blue after Blue went to [[Cerulean Cave]]. Both boys compare their Pokédexes to see who filled up his collection more. Professor Oak then explained to Red about the Mega Evolution stones and their origins, as well as Mewtwo and Mew.

Red then went all the way to Cerulean Cave to find {{p|Mewtwo}}. As Red found Mewtwo, he decided to battle it and it defeated part of Red's whole team where Charizard ended up becoming the last one standing. During the battle, Red got his Charizard to Mega Evolve and was equal in strength with Mewtwo. After weakening it, Red threw an Ultra Ball at it and successfully caught it. He returned home where he had dinner with his mother, Blue, and Professor Oak before going off to catch {{p|Mew}} in order to complete the Pokédex.

==Pokémon==
===In rotation===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Charizard
|stage2=Charmeleon
|stage1=Charmander
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Red {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Charmander|2=Charmeleon}} PO.png
|cap=Red's {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Charmander|2=Charmeleon}}
|img2=Red {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Charizard|2=Mega Charizard X}} PO.png
|cap2=Red's {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Charizard|2=Mega Charizard X}}
|epnum=PO01
|epname=
|desc=Red obtained {{p|Charmander}} from Professor Oak when he was out on his journey. It evolved into {{p|Charmeleon}} some time after Red defeated [[Misty]] and evolved into {{p|Charizard}} some time after Red defeated [[Koga]]. It was able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Charizard X in Red's battle against {{p|Mewtwo}}, thanks to the [[Mega Stone]]s that [[Mr. Fuji]] had given Red earlier.

Charizard's known moves are {{m|Growl}}, {{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Ember}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Mega Punch}}, {{m|Mega Kick}}, {{m|Seismic Toss}}, {{m|Fire Spin}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Slash}}, and {{m|Swift}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Rattata
|type1=Normal
|img=Red Rattata PO.png
|epnum=PO01
|epname=
|desc={{p|Rattata}} was Red's first capture. It was sent out to battle against [[Brock's Onix]] and lost.

None of Rattata's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Spearow
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Red Spearow PO.png
|epnum=PO01
|epname=
|desc={{p|Spearow}} was caught during Red's travels. It was sent out to battle against [[Brock]]'s {{p|Onix}} and lost.

None of Spearow's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Metapod
|stage1=Caterpie
|type1=Bug
|img=Red Caterpie PO.png
|cap=Red's Caterpie
|img2=Red Metapod PO.png
|epnum=PO01
|epname=
|desc={{p|Caterpie}} was briefly seen being registered in the Pokédex. Sometime before Red challenged Brock, Caterpie evolved into {{p|Metapod}} and challenged Onix. Despite using String Shot to slow Onix down, Metapod lost after getting hit by Onix's {{m|Tackle}} attack.

Metapod's only known move is {{m|String Shot}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Pidgey
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Red Pidgey PO.png
|epnum=PO01
|epname=
|desc={{p|Pidgey}} was only seen being registered in the Pokédex.

None of Pidgey's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Nidoran♂
|type1=Poison
|img=Red Nidoran m PO.png
|epnum=PO01
|epname=
|desc={{p|Nidoran♂}} was sent out during Red's match against Brock. Despite defeating to {{TP|Brock|Geodude}}, he fell to Brock's Onix's {{m|Bide}}.

Nidoran's only known move is {{m|Double Kick}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Magikarp
|type1=Water
|img=Red Magikarp PO.png
|epnum=PO02
|epname=PO02
|desc={{p|Magikarp}} was sold to Red by the [[Magikarp salesman]].

None of Magikarp's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Jolteon
|type1=Electric
|img=Red Jolteon PO.png
|epnum=PO02
|epname=
|desc=Red first used {{p|Jolteon}} in [[Lavender Tower]] to take on Team Rocket. It was able to defeat a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Rocket Grunt}}'s {{p|Koffing}} with the help of {{p|Cubone}}. Jolteon was then used in the Gym battle against Giovanni, but was defeated by his {{p|Rhyhorn}}. Later, Jolteon was one of the Pokémon who participated in the Pokémon League, where it battled against {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}'s {{p|Pidgeot}}, and was later defeated by his {{p|Blastoise}}.

Jolteon's known moves are {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|Double Kick}}, and {{m|Thunder}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Snorlax
|type1=Normal
|img=Red Snorlax PO.png
|epnum=PO03
|epname=
|desc=Red encountered a {{p|Snorlax}} by playing the [[Poké Flute]]. He was able to catch it and later used it in his Gym battle against Giovanni, where is was quickly defeated by Giovanni's Rhyhorn.

Snorlax's only known move is {{m|Hyper Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Psyduck
|type1=Water
|img=Red Psyduck PO.png
|epnum=PO03
|epname=
|desc=Red caught {{p|Psyduck}} by [[fishing]] with {{DL|fishing|Good Rod}}.

None of Psyduck's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Lapras
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|img=Red Lapras PO.png
|epnum=PO03
|epname=
|desc=Lapras was given by an employee of [[Silph Co.]] in its mission to defeat Team Rocket members in the building. Since then Red used it as a means of transportation on his journey to cross water. Lapras is used in the challenge of Red against the Elite Four, where he is shown defeating [[Lance's Dragonite]]. Lapras was also used in the last battle at the Pokémon League against Blue's {{p|Rhydon}}, where it emerged victorious, but was later defeated by Blue's {{p|Arcanine}}.

Lapras's known moves are {{m|Surf}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Gengar
|stage1=Haunter
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|img=Red Haunter PO.png
|cap=Red's Haunter
|img2=Red Gengar PO.png
|epnum=PO03
|epname=
|desc={{p|Haunter}} was first used against [[Sabrina]]'s {{p|Alakazam}}. It reappeared as a {{p|Gengar}} at the [[Cerulean Cave]] during Red's battle against Mewtwo.

Gengar's only known move is {{m|Shadow Punch}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Victreebel
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Red Victreebel PO.png
|epnum=PO03
|epname=
|desc={{p|Victreebel}} was the first Pokémon used in Red's Gym battle against Giovanni where it went up against Giovanni's {{p|Rhyhorn}}, but lost in one turn despite of the type advantage.

Victreebel's only known move is {{m|Razor Leaf}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Kabutops
|type1=Rock
|type2=Water
|img=Red Kabutops PO.png
|epnum=PO03
|epname=
|desc={{p|Kabutops}} was used to battle Giovanni's Rhyhorn, but lost despite of the type advantage.

Kabutops's known moves are {{m|Slash}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Hitmonlee
|gender=male
|type1=Fighting
|img=Red Hitmonlee PO.png
|epnum=PO03
|epname=
|desc={{p|Hitmonlee}} was sent out during Red's battle with Giovanni. After a hard-fought battle, it tied with Giovanni's Rhyhorn.

Hitmonlee's known moves are {{m|Rolling Kick}}, {{m|High Jump Kick}}, and {{m|Mega Kick}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Scyther
|type1=Bug
|type2=Flying
|img=Red Scyther PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc=Red used {{p|Scyther}} in his League battles against [[Bruno's Onix]] and Blue's {{p|Alakazam}}.

None of Scyther's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Dodrio
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Red Dodrio PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc=Red used Dodrio in his league battles against [[Agatha's Gengar]] and Blue's {{p|Exeggutor}}.

Dodrio's only known move is {{m|Drill Peck}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Persian
|type1=Normal
|img=Red Persian PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc=Red first used this {{p|Persian}} in his Pokémon League match against {{OBP|Blue|Origins}}, where it defeated Blue's Exeggutor, but lost to his Blastoise. Persian later appeared assisting Red in capturing a Fearow.

Persian's only known move is {{m|Fury Swipes}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Fearow
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Red Fearow PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc=After the Pokémon League, Red encountered a {{p|Fearow}} and battled it with his Persian. After the battle, he caught it.

None of Fearow's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|img=Red Arbok PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc={{p|Arbok}} was caught by Red with a {{ball|Great}} after the Pokémon League.

None of Arbok's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Tentacool
|type1=Water
|type2=Poison
|img=Red Tentacool PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc={{p|Tentacool}} briefly appeared while Red and Lapras passed by it. He was able to catch it and it was registered in the Pokédex.

None of Tentacool's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|main=Red's Pikachu (game)
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|img=Red Pikachu PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc={{p|Pikachu}} briefly appeared when Red caught it with a [[Poké Ball]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Chansey
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Red Chansey PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc=Red encountered {{p|Chansey}} in the {{Safari|Kanto}}. Initially, he had trouble choosing whether to throw a rock or a bait at it, but in the end, he was able to catch it.

None of Chansey's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Rapidash
|type1=Fire
|img=Red Rapidash PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc=Red used {{p|Rapidash}} at the [[Seafoam Islands]] to battle {{p|Articuno}}.

None of Rapidash's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Tauros
|gender=male
|type1=Normal
|img=Red Tauros PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc=Red used {{p|Tauros}} to battle {{p|Zapdos}} in the [[Power Plant]].

None of Tauros's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Articuno
|type1=Ice
|type2=Flying
|img=Red Articuno PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc=Red caught {{p|Articuno}} at Seafoam Islands. Articuno was then used in Red's battle against Mewtwo, but was easily defeated.

Articuno's only known move is {{m|Blizzard}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Zapdos
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|img=Red Zapdos PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc=Red caught {{p|Zapdos}} at the Power Plant.

Zapdos's only known move is {{m|Thunder Shock}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Moltres
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Red Moltres PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc=Red caught {{p|Moltres}} at the {{ka|Victory Road}}.

Moltres's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Red
|pkmn=Mewtwo
|type1=Psychic
|img=Red Mewtwo PO.png
|epnum=PO04
|epname=
|desc=Red encountered {{p|Mewtwo}} in the [[Cerulean Cave]]. It proved to be extremely tough to beat, easily defeating almost all of Red's Pokémon and breaking out of the initial {{ball|Ultra}} Red threw at it. However, when his Charizard Mega Evolved into Mega Charizard X, it was able to weaken Mewtwo enough to allow Red to finally catch it.

Mewtwo's known moves are {{m|Recover}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Swift}}, and {{m|Barrier}}.}}
Red has 150 Pokémon in his collection; including each one of each Pokémon featured in [[Generation I]] (save for {{p|Mew}}), he caught several Pokémon off-screen.

==Achievements==
===Badges obtained===
* {{Badge|Boulder}} ([[PO01]])
* {{Badge|Cascade}} ([[PO02]])
* {{Badge|Thunder}} ([[PO02]])
* {{Badge|Rainbow}} ([[PO03]])
* {{Badge|Soul}} ([[PO03]])
* {{Badge|Marsh}} ([[PO03]])
* {{Badge|Volcano}} ([[PO03]])
* {{Badge|Earth}} ([[PO03]])

==Related articles==
* [[Red (game)]]
{{-}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Pokémon Origins characters]]
[[Category:Champions]]

Lysandre

2013-11-04T02:39:46Z

Nick102: /* In the games */

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'''Lysandre''' (Japanese: '''フラダリ''' ''Fleur-de-lis'') is the boss of [[Team Flare]], who seeks to create a beautiful world. He is also the owner of [[Lysandre Labs]], the company that created the [[Holo Caster]].

==In the games==
The player first meets Lysandre in [[Professor Sycamore]]'s lab in [[Lumiose City]], and then later in Café Soleil where he is seen talking to [[Diantha]] about her acting career. After this, he spots the player (either Calem or Serena depending on the player's gender), where he speaks about his dream of a beautiful world.

Following this, Lysandre doesn't reappear until much later, after the player has defeated [[Clemont]] for his or her fifth Badge. This time, he speaks about the [[AZ|king of Kalos]] who nearly vaporized all life in the region 3,000 years ago by usage of a weapon. He also speaks about Xerneas's{{sup/6|X}}/Yveltal's{{sup/6|Y}} role in the creation of the weapon, as well as their role in the creation of life and death as a whole.

Lysandre then appears after the player has received his or her seventh Badge. At this point, it is revealed through his [[Holo Caster]] message that he is the leader of [[Team Flare]], and that he plans to use the weapon which he spoke about earlier in order to eliminate anyone not part of [[Team Flare]], including all Pokémon. The player later confronts Lysandre in person at the lab beneath his café, where he is battled and defeated. Unfortunately, this does not stop [[Xerosic]], one of his admins, from unleashing the weapon on Kalos.

Lysandre is later battled again at the site of the ultimate weapon in [[Geosenge Town]]. Here, the player defeats Lysandre once again. He challenges the player to travel deeper into the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]] to stop the weapon despite his belief that it is already too late, but multiple members of Team Flare are waiting in ambush on the lower floors. After defeating them all, the player reaches Xerneas or Yveltal. The legendary Pokémon is then battled and caught by the player, seemingly disabling the weapon. Lysandre returns, having augmented his body with cybernetic attachments and a visor similar to those worn by his followers, and declares that he will take the legendary Pokémon back and complete his plan. Now wielding a [[Mega Ring]] of his own, he engages the player in a final battle. After being defeated for the third and final time, Lysandre attempts to force immortality on the player and their friends{{sup/6|X}}/destroy everyone in the building{{sup/6|Y}} and fires the ultimate weapon using what little power still remains. The blast from the weapon destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ under rubble. As a result, Team Flare disbands.

===={{g|X and Y}}====
=====First battle=====
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=====Second battle=====
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=====Third battle=====
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===Quotes===
'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Sycamore Pokémon Lab|Sycamore Pokémon Labaratory}}'''
: ''"So, I will be able to meet them soon, then."''
: ''"The children chosen by the professor… I wonder what potential they have."''
: ''"Oh! You received a Pokédex from the professor then… How wonderful! That is a wonderful thing, indeed. You are one of the chosen ones. I am Lysandre. I've tried to learn as much about Pokémon as I can to help build a brighter future. [[Professor Sycamore]] has taught me so much. Oh, I see you have a [[Holo Caster]]! Knowledge is power, after all. Put it to good use. Now listen! It is vital that this world become a better place. And the people and Pokémon chosen to make the world better must work tirelessly to achieve this goal. Well, I'll be off. Please give Professor Sycamore my best. My desire…it is for a more beautiful world!"''

'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Café Soleil}}'''
: ''"You played a young girl so wonderfully in your debut on the silver screen. Wouldn't you rather remain young and beautiful forever and always play such roles?"''
: ''"You were chosen to be a movie star, correct? Isn't it your duty to be ever beautiful? Everything beautiful should stay that way forever. I would make this world unchanging and eternal so all beauty will last forever. I can't stand the thought of the world becoming uglier."''
:''"Oh. Hello, <{{player}}>. This is [[Diantha]], one of the most accomplished movie stars in [[Kalos]]. She moves the multitudes with her excellent acting... Which is to say, she dedicates her life to making other people happy. Oh! If only everyone were like her--what a beautiful world this would be! If you'll excuse me."''

'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Lysandre Café}}'''
:''"I would like to congratulate you as well. Mega Evolution is something I, too, would like to be able to use."''
:''"True. I'm a descendant of the king's younger brother. That being said, that story is 3,000 years old, so it might not be entirely reliable."''
:''"People can be divided into two groups. Those who give... And those who take... It's just as how the Kalos region's two Legendary Pokémon gave life and took life."''
:''I want to be the kind of person who gives... But in this world, some foolish humans exist who would show their strength by taking what isn't theirs."''
:''"They're filth!"''
:''"Long, long ago, the [[AZ|king of Kalos]] sought to take everything for his own, and he created a terrible weapon. Then the fire of destruction was unleashed... That is the legend that has been passed down."''
:''"Kalos is beautiful right now! There will be no foolish actions if the number of people and Pokémon do not increase. That being said, the future isn't decided. You can't be sure each day will be like the one before."''
:''"What the king of Kalos did was reprehensible, but... The ultimate weapon did manage to wash the world clean of that era's filth."''
:''"Thank you for listening. Take [[Evolution-inducing held item#King's Rock|that]] as an apology for my taking up your time."''

'''{{rt|15|Kalos}} ([[Holo Caster]])'''
:''"According to Professor Sycamore's research, Mega Evolution releases all of a Pokémon's hidden energy at once. The Pokémon then exhibits a level of power it could not attain through ordinary Evolution. What meaning can we draw from this? Do all people and Pokémon have such potential, or is it hidden within a chosen few?"''

'''[[Anistar City]] (Holo Caster)'''
:''"Pokémon Trainers. I come to you by the Holo Caster to make an important announcement. Listen well. Team Flare will revive the ultimate weapon, eliminate everyone who isn't in our group, and return the world to a beautiful, natural state. Unproductive fools are consuming our future... If nothing changes, the world will become ugly and conflits will raze the land from end to end. I repeat. We will use the ultimate weapon and wipe the slate clean. I'm sorry, those of you who are not members of Team Flare, but this is adieu to you all."''

'''[[Lysandre Labs]]'''
*Before battle
:''"Welcome."''
:''"This world will eventually reach the point of no return... Saving the lives of all is impossible. Only the chosen ones will obtain a ticket to tomorrow. Do you want to have a ticket? Or, do you want to stop me? Show me in battle."''

*Being defeated
:''"Excellent! I can feel the fire of your convictions burning deep within your heart!"''

*After being defeated
:''"Wah ha ha! Your convictions, and those of your Pokémon, please me! You are here to stop me. But I ask you to wait. I tried to save people--and the world--with the profit from this lab. But my efforts had no effect... The world was just too vast...and too full of fools that I couldn't save through my hard work alone... That's why I decided the only way to save the world was to take it all for myself. I don't expect that I will ever make you understand how I think and feel... Try to stop the ultimate weapon if you must, but to do so, you will have to explore our lab and have Pokémon battles with all you meet."''
:''"Oh, and as for the {{key|VI|Elevator Key}}, one of the Team Flare Scientists you've met on your journey has it."''
:''"Saving everything... The world is suffering because of this absurd dream..."''

*Basement
:''"That is AZ. He has the same name as a king that lived 3,000 years ago. And for some unknown reason, he had the key to the ultimate weapon hung around his neck. It's finally time. Follow me to my chambers."''
:''"The only thing left to do is put the plan in motion. I'm counting on you."''
:''"One push of a button, and we can activate the ultimate weapon from this room."''
:''"I believe being a chosen one means you have the potential to change the future! Whether we activate the ultimate weapon or leave it safely underground will rest upon if you actually have this potential or not."''

'''[[Team Flare Secret HQ]]''' 
'''1F'''
:''"The ultimate weapon's flower has finally bloomed above the soil. Don't you find its beauty captivating? As we speak, it draws its energy from the Legendary Pokémon."''
:''{{tt|"<player>! I apologize that the weapon was unearthed even after you chose correctly in the lab. But conflicting egos drive this world--things don't always go the way you want!"|If player choose blue button at Lysandre Labs}}''
:''"Even though resources, space, and energy on this planet are limited, the number of people and Pokémon has increased to an unsustainable level. Whether it's money or energy, the ones who steal are the ones who win in this world."''
:''"So, tell me. The Mega Ring, did you share it?"''
:''"When there is only one of something, it can't be shared. When something can't be shared, it will be fought over. And when something is fought over, some must survive without it. The only way to create a world where people live in beauty, a world without conflict or theft, is to reduce the number of living things."''
:''"..."''
:''"Pokémon... Shall no longer exist. Pokémon are wonderful beings. Humans have worked with Pokémon, and we have helped each other flourish. But precisely because of that, they will inevitably become tools for war and theft!"''

*Before battle
:''"Enough of this. You want to stop the ultimate weapon, and I refuse to do so. So, I will keep you busy for just a moment..."'''

*Being defeated
:''"The strength to protect, huh? But what are you really protecting? A tomorrow that will only end up being worse than today?"''

*After being defeated
:''"You're as strong as ever. But... It's too late! There's no hope for you now! Go down to the lowest floor, and see for yourself!"''

'''Legendary Pokémon Room'''
* Before battle
:''"What a startling development! I never would've thought you were really a chosen one!"''
:''"So THIS is the mighty {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}?! I expected more from a Pokémon called a legend! You desire help from people? YOU need help from a human?"''
:''"For me, victory is using the ultimate weapon. In order to do that, I need to reclaim the Legendary Pokémon's power and send it to that weapon once again. I'll be taking the Legendary Pokémon back now! This time, I won't lose. I, too, shall use the [[Mega Ring]] and [[Mega Stone]] that you researched during your travels."''

*Being defeated
:''"It's over... Fools with no vision will continue to befoul this beautiful world. They will go on until the only thing left to do is squabble over the remaining scraps of hope..."''

*After being defeated
:''"'''Whaugh!'''"''
:''"..."''
:''"If that were possible, all wars would have ended long ago! I can only see one future! One where selfish, foolish humans think about nothing other than themselves and steal more and more from one another... It's a tragic future!"''
:''"The original purpose of this device was to bring a Pokémon back to life. But the ancient king transformed it into this ultimate weapon... Hmm. When the Legendary Pokémon awakened, it took back much of its energy--its power--that had been sent to the ultimate weapon. There's not much power left... But there IS enough to use it once..."''
:''"<player>, Sycamore's pupils..."
:''"Let us live forever... That's right! I shall grant you eternal life! I'll give you the pain of endlessly waiting for a beautiful world to finally be built!"''{{sup/6|X}}
:''"The ultimate weapon is a flower that bloomed to no avail... Just like me... But this ends here! I will show what its remaining power can do!"''{{sup/6|Y}}

==Trivia==
* Lysandre shares two Pokémon with [[Cyrus]], another leader of a [[Team Galactic|villainous team]]: {{p|Honchkrow}} and {{p|Gyarados}}. Their goal is also similar, both involve trying to wipe out everyone for some purpose.

==Names==
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|- style="text-align:center"
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! Name
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|フラダリ ''Fleur-de-lis''
|From ''{{wp|fleur-de-lis}}'', a decorative symbol used in French heraldry and is French for ''lily flower''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, French
|Lysandre
|From ''fleur-de-lis''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Flordelis
|From ''fleur-de-lis''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Elisio
|From ''fleur-de-lis'' and possibly {{wp|elision}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Lysson
|From ''fleur-de-lis''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|플라드리 ''Fleur-de-lis ''
|Transliteration of his Japanese name

|}
{{-}}

{{Team Flare}}
{{Boss}} 

{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:X and Y characters]]
[[Category:Criminal masterminds]]
[[Category:Members of Team Flare]]
[[Category:Trainers with unique classes]]

[[de:Flordelis]]
[[fr:Lysandre]]
[[it:Elisio]]
[[ja:フラダリ]]
[[zh:強蜀]]

Lysandre

2013-11-04T02:38:44Z

Nick102: /* In the games */

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'''Lysandre''' (Japanese: '''フラダリ''' ''Fleur-de-lis'') is the boss of [[Team Flare]], who seeks to create a beautiful world. He is also the owner of [[Lysandre Labs]], the company that created the [[Holo Caster]].

==In the games==
The player first meets Lysandre in [[Professor Sycamore]]'s lab in [[Lumiose City]], and then later in Café Soleil where he is seen talking to [[Diantha]] about her acting career. After this, he spots the player (either Calem or Serena depending on the player's gender), where he speaks about his dream about a beautiful world.

Following this, Lysandre doesn't reappear until much later, after the player has defeated [[Clemont]] for his or her fifth Badge. This time, he speaks about the [[AZ|king of Kalos]] who nearly vaporized all life in the region 3,000 years ago by usage of a weapon. He also speaks about Xerneas's{{sup/6|X}}/Yveltal's{{sup/6|Y}} role in the creation of the weapon, as well as their role in the creation of life and death as a whole.

Lysandre then appears after the player has received his or her seventh Badge. At this point, it is revealed through his [[Holo Caster]] message that he is the leader of [[Team Flare]], and that he plans to use the weapon which he spoke about earlier in order to eliminate anyone not part of [[Team Flare]], including all Pokémon. The player later confronts Lysandre in person at the lab beneath his café, where he is battled and defeated. Unfortunately, this does not stop [[Xerosic]], one of his admins, from unleashing the weapon on Kalos.

Lysandre is later battled again at the site of the ultimate weapon in [[Geosenge Town]]. Here, the player defeats Lysandre once again. He challenges the player to travel deeper into the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]] to stop the weapon despite his belief that it is already too late, but multiple members of Team Flare are waiting in ambush on the lower floors. After defeating them all, the player reaches Xerneas or Yveltal. The legendary Pokémon is then battled and caught by the player, seemingly disabling the weapon. Lysandre returns, having augmented his body with cybernetic attachments and a visor similar to those worn by his followers, and declares that he will take the legendary Pokémon back and complete his plan. Now wielding a [[Mega Ring]] of his own, he engages the player in a final battle. After being defeated for the third and final time, Lysandre attempts to force immortality on the player and their friends{{sup/6|X}}/destroy everyone in the building{{sup/6|Y}} and fires the ultimate weapon using what little power still remains. The blast from the weapon destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ under rubble. As a result, Team Flare disbands.

===={{g|X and Y}}====
=====First battle=====
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}}

=====Second battle=====
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}}

=====Third battle=====
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}}

===Quotes===
'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Sycamore Pokémon Lab|Sycamore Pokémon Labaratory}}'''
: ''"So, I will be able to meet them soon, then."''
: ''"The children chosen by the professor… I wonder what potential they have."''
: ''"Oh! You received a Pokédex from the professor then… How wonderful! That is a wonderful thing, indeed. You are one of the chosen ones. I am Lysandre. I've tried to learn as much about Pokémon as I can to help build a brighter future. [[Professor Sycamore]] has taught me so much. Oh, I see you have a [[Holo Caster]]! Knowledge is power, after all. Put it to good use. Now listen! It is vital that this world become a better place. And the people and Pokémon chosen to make the world better must work tirelessly to achieve this goal. Well, I'll be off. Please give Professor Sycamore my best. My desire…it is for a more beautiful world!"''

'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Café Soleil}}'''
: ''"You played a young girl so wonderfully in your debut on the silver screen. Wouldn't you rather remain young and beautiful forever and always play such roles?"''
: ''"You were chosen to be a movie star, correct? Isn't it your duty to be ever beautiful? Everything beautiful should stay that way forever. I would make this world unchanging and eternal so all beauty will last forever. I can't stand the thought of the world becoming uglier."''
:''"Oh. Hello, <{{player}}>. This is [[Diantha]], one of the most accomplished movie stars in [[Kalos]]. She moves the multitudes with her excellent acting... Which is to say, she dedicates her life to making other people happy. Oh! If only everyone were like her--what a beautiful world this would be! If you'll excuse me."''

'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Lysandre Café}}'''
:''"I would like to congratulate you as well. Mega Evolution is something I, too, would like to be able to use."''
:''"True. I'm a descendant of the king's younger brother. That being said, that story is 3,000 years old, so it might not be entirely reliable."''
:''"People can be divided into two groups. Those who give... And those who take... It's just as how the Kalos region's two Legendary Pokémon gave life and took life."''
:''I want to be the kind of person who gives... But in this world, some foolish humans exist who would show their strength by taking what isn't theirs."''
:''"They're filth!"''
:''"Long, long ago, the [[AZ|king of Kalos]] sought to take everything for his own, and he created a terrible weapon. Then the fire of destruction was unleashed... That is the legend that has been passed down."''
:''"Kalos is beautiful right now! There will be no foolish actions if the number of people and Pokémon do not increase. That being said, the future isn't decided. You can't be sure each day will be like the one before."''
:''"What the king of Kalos did was reprehensible, but... The ultimate weapon did manage to wash the world clean of that era's filth."''
:''"Thank you for listening. Take [[Evolution-inducing held item#King's Rock|that]] as an apology for my taking up your time."''

'''{{rt|15|Kalos}} ([[Holo Caster]])'''
:''"According to Professor Sycamore's research, Mega Evolution releases all of a Pokémon's hidden energy at once. The Pokémon then exhibits a level of power it could not attain through ordinary Evolution. What meaning can we draw from this? Do all people and Pokémon have such potential, or is it hidden within a chosen few?"''

'''[[Anistar City]] (Holo Caster)'''
:''"Pokémon Trainers. I come to you by the Holo Caster to make an important announcement. Listen well. Team Flare will revive the ultimate weapon, eliminate everyone who isn't in our group, and return the world to a beautiful, natural state. Unproductive fools are consuming our future... If nothing changes, the world will become ugly and conflits will raze the land from end to end. I repeat. We will use the ultimate weapon and wipe the slate clean. I'm sorry, those of you who are not members of Team Flare, but this is adieu to you all."''

'''[[Lysandre Labs]]'''
*Before battle
:''"Welcome."''
:''"This world will eventually reach the point of no return... Saving the lives of all is impossible. Only the chosen ones will obtain a ticket to tomorrow. Do you want to have a ticket? Or, do you want to stop me? Show me in battle."''

*Being defeated
:''"Excellent! I can feel the fire of your convictions burning deep within your heart!"''

*After being defeated
:''"Wah ha ha! Your convictions, and those of your Pokémon, please me! You are here to stop me. But I ask you to wait. I tried to save people--and the world--with the profit from this lab. But my efforts had no effect... The world was just too vast...and too full of fools that I couldn't save through my hard work alone... That's why I decided the only way to save the world was to take it all for myself. I don't expect that I will ever make you understand how I think and feel... Try to stop the ultimate weapon if you must, but to do so, you will have to explore our lab and have Pokémon battles with all you meet."''
:''"Oh, and as for the {{key|VI|Elevator Key}}, one of the Team Flare Scientists you've met on your journey has it."''
:''"Saving everything... The world is suffering because of this absurd dream..."''

*Basement
:''"That is AZ. He has the same name as a king that lived 3,000 years ago. And for some unknown reason, he had the key to the ultimate weapon hung around his neck. It's finally time. Follow me to my chambers."''
:''"The only thing left to do is put the plan in motion. I'm counting on you."''
:''"One push of a button, and we can activate the ultimate weapon from this room."''
:''"I believe being a chosen one means you have the potential to change the future! Whether we activate the ultimate weapon or leave it safely underground will rest upon if you actually have this potential or not."''

'''[[Team Flare Secret HQ]]''' 
'''1F'''
:''"The ultimate weapon's flower has finally bloomed above the soil. Don't you find its beauty captivating? As we speak, it draws its energy from the Legendary Pokémon."''
:''{{tt|"<player>! I apologize that the weapon was unearthed even after you chose correctly in the lab. But conflicting egos drive this world--things don't always go the way you want!"|If player choose blue button at Lysandre Labs}}''
:''"Even though resources, space, and energy on this planet are limited, the number of people and Pokémon has increased to an unsustainable level. Whether it's money or energy, the ones who steal are the ones who win in this world."''
:''"So, tell me. The Mega Ring, did you share it?"''
:''"When there is only one of something, it can't be shared. When something can't be shared, it will be fought over. And when something is fought over, some must survive without it. The only way to create a world where people live in beauty, a world without conflict or theft, is to reduce the number of living things."''
:''"..."''
:''"Pokémon... Shall no longer exist. Pokémon are wonderful beings. Humans have worked with Pokémon, and we have helped each other flourish. But precisely because of that, they will inevitably become tools for war and theft!"''

*Before battle
:''"Enough of this. You want to stop the ultimate weapon, and I refuse to do so. So, I will keep you busy for just a moment..."'''

*Being defeated
:''"The strength to protect, huh? But what are you really protecting? A tomorrow that will only end up being worse than today?"''

*After being defeated
:''"You're as strong as ever. But... It's too late! There's no hope for you now! Go down to the lowest floor, and see for yourself!"''

'''Legendary Pokémon Room'''
* Before battle
:''"What a startling development! I never would've thought you were really a chosen one!"''
:''"So THIS is the mighty {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}?! I expected more from a Pokémon called a legend! You desire help from people? YOU need help from a human?"''
:''"For me, victory is using the ultimate weapon. In order to do that, I need to reclaim the Legendary Pokémon's power and send it to that weapon once again. I'll be taking the Legendary Pokémon back now! This time, I won't lose. I, too, shall use the [[Mega Ring]] and [[Mega Stone]] that you researched during your travels."''

*Being defeated
:''"It's over... Fools with no vision will continue to befoul this beautiful world. They will go on until the only thing left to do is squabble over the remaining scraps of hope..."''

*After being defeated
:''"'''Whaugh!'''"''
:''"..."''
:''"If that were possible, all wars would have ended long ago! I can only see one future! One where selfish, foolish humans think about nothing other than themselves and steal more and more from one another... It's a tragic future!"''
:''"The original purpose of this device was to bring a Pokémon back to life. But the ancient king transformed it into this ultimate weapon... Hmm. When the Legendary Pokémon awakened, it took back much of its energy--its power--that had been sent to the ultimate weapon. There's not much power left... But there IS enough to use it once..."''
:''"<player>, Sycamore's pupils..."
:''"Let us live forever... That's right! I shall grant you eternal life! I'll give you the pain of endlessly waiting for a beautiful world to finally be built!"''{{sup/6|X}}
:''"The ultimate weapon is a flower that bloomed to no avail... Just like me... But this ends here! I will show what its remaining power can do!"''{{sup/6|Y}}

==Trivia==
* Lysandre shares two Pokémon with [[Cyrus]], another leader of a [[Team Galactic|villainous team]]: {{p|Honchkrow}} and {{p|Gyarados}}. Their goal is also similar, both involve trying to wipe out everyone for some purpose.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{fire color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{fire color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|フラダリ ''Fleur-de-lis''
|From ''{{wp|fleur-de-lis}}'', a decorative symbol used in French heraldry and is French for ''lily flower''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, French
|Lysandre
|From ''fleur-de-lis''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Flordelis
|From ''fleur-de-lis''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Elisio
|From ''fleur-de-lis'' and possibly {{wp|elision}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Lysson
|From ''fleur-de-lis''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|플라드리 ''Fleur-de-lis ''
|Transliteration of his Japanese name

|}
{{-}}

{{Team Flare}}
{{Boss}} 

{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:X and Y characters]]
[[Category:Criminal masterminds]]
[[Category:Members of Team Flare]]
[[Category:Trainers with unique classes]]

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[[fr:Lysandre]]
[[it:Elisio]]
[[ja:フラダリ]]
[[zh:強蜀]]

Lysandre

2013-11-04T02:37:59Z

Nick102: /* In the games */

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'''Lysandre''' (Japanese: '''フラダリ''' ''Fleur-de-lis'') is the boss of [[Team Flare]], who seeks to create a beautiful world. He is also the owner of [[Lysandre Labs]], the company that created the [[Holo Caster]].

==In the games==
The player first meets Lysandre in [[Professor Sycamore]]'s lab in [[Lumiose City]], and then later in Café Soleil where he is seen talking to [[Diantha]] about her acting career. After this, he spots the player and either Calem or Serena depending on the player's gender, where he speaks about his dream about a beautiful world.

Following this, Lysandre doesn't reappear until much later, after the player has defeated [[Clemont]] for his or her fifth Badge. This time, he speaks about the [[AZ|king of Kalos]] who nearly vaporized all life in the region 3,000 years ago by usage of a weapon. He also speaks about Xerneas's{{sup/6|X}}/Yveltal's{{sup/6|Y}} role in the creation of the weapon, as well as their role in the creation of life and death as a whole.

Lysandre then appears after the player has received his or her seventh Badge. At this point, it is revealed through his [[Holo Caster]] message that he is the leader of [[Team Flare]], and that he plans to use the weapon which he spoke about earlier in order to eliminate anyone not part of [[Team Flare]], including all Pokémon. The player later confronts Lysandre in person at the lab beneath his café, where he is battled and defeated. Unfortunately, this does not stop [[Xerosic]], one of his admins, from unleashing the weapon on Kalos.

Lysandre is later battled again at the site of the ultimate weapon in [[Geosenge Town]]. Here, the player defeats Lysandre once again. He challenges the player to travel deeper into the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]] to stop the weapon despite his belief that it is already too late, but multiple members of Team Flare are waiting in ambush on the lower floors. After defeating them all, the player reaches Xerneas or Yveltal. The legendary Pokémon is then battled and caught by the player, seemingly disabling the weapon. Lysandre returns, having augmented his body with cybernetic attachments and a visor similar to those worn by his followers, and declares that he will take the legendary Pokémon back and complete his plan. Now wielding a [[Mega Ring]] of his own, he engages the player in a final battle. After being defeated for the third and final time, Lysandre attempts to force immortality on the player and their friends{{sup/6|X}}/destroy everyone in the building{{sup/6|Y}} and fires the ultimate weapon using what little power still remains. The blast from the weapon destroys it and buries Lysandre and the HQ under rubble. As a result, Team Flare disbands.

===={{g|X and Y}}====
=====First battle=====
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=====Second battle=====
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}}

=====Third battle=====
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}}

===Quotes===
'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Sycamore Pokémon Lab|Sycamore Pokémon Labaratory}}'''
: ''"So, I will be able to meet them soon, then."''
: ''"The children chosen by the professor… I wonder what potential they have."''
: ''"Oh! You received a Pokédex from the professor then… How wonderful! That is a wonderful thing, indeed. You are one of the chosen ones. I am Lysandre. I've tried to learn as much about Pokémon as I can to help build a brighter future. [[Professor Sycamore]] has taught me so much. Oh, I see you have a [[Holo Caster]]! Knowledge is power, after all. Put it to good use. Now listen! It is vital that this world become a better place. And the people and Pokémon chosen to make the world better must work tirelessly to achieve this goal. Well, I'll be off. Please give Professor Sycamore my best. My desire…it is for a more beautiful world!"''

'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Café Soleil}}'''
: ''"You played a young girl so wonderfully in your debut on the silver screen. Wouldn't you rather remain young and beautiful forever and always play such roles?"''
: ''"You were chosen to be a movie star, correct? Isn't it your duty to be ever beautiful? Everything beautiful should stay that way forever. I would make this world unchanging and eternal so all beauty will last forever. I can't stand the thought of the world becoming uglier."''
:''"Oh. Hello, <{{player}}>. This is [[Diantha]], one of the most accomplished movie stars in [[Kalos]]. She moves the multitudes with her excellent acting... Which is to say, she dedicates her life to making other people happy. Oh! If only everyone were like her--what a beautiful world this would be! If you'll excuse me."''

'''{{DL|Lumiose City|Lysandre Café}}'''
:''"I would like to congratulate you as well. Mega Evolution is something I, too, would like to be able to use."''
:''"True. I'm a descendant of the king's younger brother. That being said, that story is 3,000 years old, so it might not be entirely reliable."''
:''"People can be divided into two groups. Those who give... And those who take... It's just as how the Kalos region's two Legendary Pokémon gave life and took life."''
:''I want to be the kind of person who gives... But in this world, some foolish humans exist who would show their strength by taking what isn't theirs."''
:''"They're filth!"''
:''"Long, long ago, the [[AZ|king of Kalos]] sought to take everything for his own, and he created a terrible weapon. Then the fire of destruction was unleashed... That is the legend that has been passed down."''
:''"Kalos is beautiful right now! There will be no foolish actions if the number of people and Pokémon do not increase. That being said, the future isn't decided. You can't be sure each day will be like the one before."''
:''"What the king of Kalos did was reprehensible, but... The ultimate weapon did manage to wash the world clean of that era's filth."''
:''"Thank you for listening. Take [[Evolution-inducing held item#King's Rock|that]] as an apology for my taking up your time."''

'''{{rt|15|Kalos}} ([[Holo Caster]])'''
:''"According to Professor Sycamore's research, Mega Evolution releases all of a Pokémon's hidden energy at once. The Pokémon then exhibits a level of power it could not attain through ordinary Evolution. What meaning can we draw from this? Do all people and Pokémon have such potential, or is it hidden within a chosen few?"''

'''[[Anistar City]] (Holo Caster)'''
:''"Pokémon Trainers. I come to you by the Holo Caster to make an important announcement. Listen well. Team Flare will revive the ultimate weapon, eliminate everyone who isn't in our group, and return the world to a beautiful, natural state. Unproductive fools are consuming our future... If nothing changes, the world will become ugly and conflits will raze the land from end to end. I repeat. We will use the ultimate weapon and wipe the slate clean. I'm sorry, those of you who are not members of Team Flare, but this is adieu to you all."''

'''[[Lysandre Labs]]'''
*Before battle
:''"Welcome."''
:''"This world will eventually reach the point of no return... Saving the lives of all is impossible. Only the chosen ones will obtain a ticket to tomorrow. Do you want to have a ticket? Or, do you want to stop me? Show me in battle."''

*Being defeated
:''"Excellent! I can feel the fire of your convictions burning deep within your heart!"''

*After being defeated
:''"Wah ha ha! Your convictions, and those of your Pokémon, please me! You are here to stop me. But I ask you to wait. I tried to save people--and the world--with the profit from this lab. But my efforts had no effect... The world was just too vast...and too full of fools that I couldn't save through my hard work alone... That's why I decided the only way to save the world was to take it all for myself. I don't expect that I will ever make you understand how I think and feel... Try to stop the ultimate weapon if you must, but to do so, you will have to explore our lab and have Pokémon battles with all you meet."''
:''"Oh, and as for the {{key|VI|Elevator Key}}, one of the Team Flare Scientists you've met on your journey has it."''
:''"Saving everything... The world is suffering because of this absurd dream..."''

*Basement
:''"That is AZ. He has the same name as a king that lived 3,000 years ago. And for some unknown reason, he had the key to the ultimate weapon hung around his neck. It's finally time. Follow me to my chambers."''
:''"The only thing left to do is put the plan in motion. I'm counting on you."''
:''"One push of a button, and we can activate the ultimate weapon from this room."''
:''"I believe being a chosen one means you have the potential to change the future! Whether we activate the ultimate weapon or leave it safely underground will rest upon if you actually have this potential or not."''

'''[[Team Flare Secret HQ]]''' 
'''1F'''
:''"The ultimate weapon's flower has finally bloomed above the soil. Don't you find its beauty captivating? As we speak, it draws its energy from the Legendary Pokémon."''
:''{{tt|"<player>! I apologize that the weapon was unearthed even after you chose correctly in the lab. But conflicting egos drive this world--things don't always go the way you want!"|If player choose blue button at Lysandre Labs}}''
:''"Even though resources, space, and energy on this planet are limited, the number of people and Pokémon has increased to an unsustainable level. Whether it's money or energy, the ones who steal are the ones who win in this world."''
:''"So, tell me. The Mega Ring, did you share it?"''
:''"When there is only one of something, it can't be shared. When something can't be shared, it will be fought over. And when something is fought over, some must survive without it. The only way to create a world where people live in beauty, a world without conflict or theft, is to reduce the number of living things."''
:''"..."''
:''"Pokémon... Shall no longer exist. Pokémon are wonderful beings. Humans have worked with Pokémon, and we have helped each other flourish. But precisely because of that, they will inevitably become tools for war and theft!"''

*Before battle
:''"Enough of this. You want to stop the ultimate weapon, and I refuse to do so. So, I will keep you busy for just a moment..."'''

*Being defeated
:''"The strength to protect, huh? But what are you really protecting? A tomorrow that will only end up being worse than today?"''

*After being defeated
:''"You're as strong as ever. But... It's too late! There's no hope for you now! Go down to the lowest floor, and see for yourself!"''

'''Legendary Pokémon Room'''
* Before battle
:''"What a startling development! I never would've thought you were really a chosen one!"''
:''"So THIS is the mighty {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}/{{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}?! I expected more from a Pokémon called a legend! You desire help from people? YOU need help from a human?"''
:''"For me, victory is using the ultimate weapon. In order to do that, I need to reclaim the Legendary Pokémon's power and send it to that weapon once again. I'll be taking the Legendary Pokémon back now! This time, I won't lose. I, too, shall use the [[Mega Ring]] and [[Mega Stone]] that you researched during your travels."''

*Being defeated
:''"It's over... Fools with no vision will continue to befoul this beautiful world. They will go on until the only thing left to do is squabble over the remaining scraps of hope..."''

*After being defeated
:''"'''Whaugh!'''"''
:''"..."''
:''"If that were possible, all wars would have ended long ago! I can only see one future! One where selfish, foolish humans think about nothing other than themselves and steal more and more from one another... It's a tragic future!"''
:''"The original purpose of this device was to bring a Pokémon back to life. But the ancient king transformed it into this ultimate weapon... Hmm. When the Legendary Pokémon awakened, it took back much of its energy--its power--that had been sent to the ultimate weapon. There's not much power left... But there IS enough to use it once..."''
:''"<player>, Sycamore's pupils..."
:''"Let us live forever... That's right! I shall grant you eternal life! I'll give you the pain of endlessly waiting for a beautiful world to finally be built!"''{{sup/6|X}}
:''"The ultimate weapon is a flower that bloomed to no avail... Just like me... But this ends here! I will show what its remaining power can do!"''{{sup/6|Y}}

==Trivia==
* Lysandre shares two Pokémon with [[Cyrus]], another leader of a [[Team Galactic|villainous team]]: {{p|Honchkrow}} and {{p|Gyarados}}. Their goal is also similar, both involve trying to wipe out everyone for some purpose.

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{fire color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{fire color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Japanese
|フラダリ ''Fleur-de-lis''
|From ''{{wp|fleur-de-lis}}'', a decorative symbol used in French heraldry and is French for ''lily flower''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, French
|Lysandre
|From ''fleur-de-lis''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
|Flordelis
|From ''fleur-de-lis''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
|Elisio
|From ''fleur-de-lis'' and possibly {{wp|elision}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
|Lysson
|From ''fleur-de-lis''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|플라드리 ''Fleur-de-lis ''
|Transliteration of his Japanese name

|}
{{-}}

{{Team Flare}}
{{Boss}} 

{{Project CharacterDex notice}}

[[Category:X and Y characters]]
[[Category:Criminal masterminds]]
[[Category:Members of Team Flare]]
[[Category:Trainers with unique classes]]

[[de:Flordelis]]
[[fr:Lysandre]]
[[it:Elisio]]
[[ja:フラダリ]]
[[zh:強蜀]]

Anime: Pocket Monsters Problem Inspection Report

2013-11-04T01:35:02Z

Nick102:

{{undubbed|2=special}}
{{EpisodeInfoboxSpecial|
epcode= |
colorscheme=|
title_en= |
title_ja=アニメ　ポケットモンスター問題検証報告 検証番組アニメ　ポケットモンスター問題検証報告 |
title_ja_trans=Anime: Pocket Monsters Problem Inspection Report Inspection program: inspection report of the anime Pocket Monsters problem |
screen=yes |
screenshot= Anime Pocket Monsters Problem Inspection Report.png |
broadcast_jp=April 11, 1998 |
broadcast_us=Unaired |
en_series= |
en_op=None |
ja_op= |
ja_ed= |
olmteam= |
scenario= |
storyboardn= |
storyboard1= |
directorn= |
director1= |
artn= |
art1= |
footnotes=}}
(Japanese: '''{{tt|アニメ　ポケットモンスター問題検証報告|検証番組アニメ　ポケットモンスター問題検証報告}}''' ''"{{tt|Anime: Pocket Monsters Problem Inspection Report|Inspection program: inspection report of the anime Pocket Monsters problem}}"'') is an {{pkmn|anime}} special about three minutes long. The special is about the [[EP038|EP038 incident]].

The special was never released outside of Japan, likely due to only affecting Japanese viewers. It is known to have aired at least once.

==Synopsis==


The special begins with Miyuki Yadama formally greeting the viewers while surrounded by Pokémon dolls. Miyuki mentions that the Pocket Monsters anime will be starting again soon. Miyuki then mentions the details of the {{tt|Denno Senshi Porygon|Computer Warrior /Electric Soldier Porygon}} incident and apologies for the issue and its effects on the viewers.

Miyuki continues by discussing the hiatus and the reason why the anime was taken off the air. She mentions that research was conducted into how the incident occurred with the help of doctors, the Japanese government officials, and the broadcasting stations. She highlights the main cause of the issue was a scene where the colors red and blue were rapidly switched at a rate higher than 24 frames per second. She then notes early hypothesis on whether strong lights had played a role, but were proven false. She mentions that the research found that striped or swirling patterns and the color red should be used with care.

The scene then switches to a board with letters, drawings, and postcards from viewers in support of the anime. After focusing on two of the drawings, Miyuki thanks the viewers for the letters of encouragement.

After the scene changes back, Miyuki makes a request for all viewers to watch television at a distance from the screen and in a room that is well lit. The special ends with a shot of the Pokémon around Miyuki.

==Characters==
===Humans===
* Miyuki Yadama

===Pokémon Dolls===
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Mew}}

==Trivia==
* This is the only special to contain a person from the real world.

{{Project Anime notice}}

May (game)

2013-11-02T18:49:38Z

Nick102: /* {{rt|110|Hoenn}} */

{{CharInfobox |
color={{sapphire color}} |
corecolor={{sapphire color light}} |
bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}} |
name=May |
jname=ハルカ |
tmname=Haruka |
text=white |
image=Emerald May.png |
size=180px |
caption=Art from {{v2|Emerald}} |
gender=Female |
hometown=[[Littleroot Town]] ([[Olivine City]] if chosen by the player) |
region=[[Hoenn]] (originally [[Johto]] if chosen by the player) |
relatives= Mom, [[Norman]] (as player) [[Professor Birch]], unnamed mother and little brother[[Pokémon Emerald Version|*]] (as rival) |
colors=no |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass=[[Pokémon Trainer]], [[Player character]] |
game=yes |
generation={{Gen|III}} |
games={{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}} |
leader=no |
anime=counterpart |
animecounterpart={{an|May}} |
epnum=AG001|
epname=Get the Show on the Road! |
manga=counterpart |
mangacounterpart={{adv|Sapphire}}, {{OBP|Sapphire|Ruby-Sapphire}} |
roundnum=PS182 |
roundname=VS. Mightyena |
}}

'''May''' (Japanese: '''ハルカ''' ''Haruka'') is the female choice for the [[player character]] in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, and also serves as the [[rival]] in the same games if the player chooses to play as the {{ga|Brendan|male character}}. Her male counterpart is {{ga|Brendan}}.

The [[Generation III]] games deviated from the tradition of naming characters as their respective game names, such as {{ga|Red}} in the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] games. As such, May's counterparts include {{an|May}} from the {{pkmn|anime}} and {{adv|Sapphire}} in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.

==In the games==
===Role===
If May is selected as the player character she starts her journey moving from her home in Johto to her new home in the town of Littleroot in Hoenn. After saving Prof. Birch from a wild Pokémon, she is given one of the three starters of the Hoenn region. May develops a close bond with {{ga|Brendan}}, and eventually {{ga|Wally}}, who both act as her rivals. May goes on to gather the eight Badges of Hoenn, stop the plans of [[Team Aqua]]{{sup/3|Sa}}{{sup/3|E}}/[[Team Magma]]{{sup/3|Ru}}{{sup/3|E}} and conquer the Pokémon League all before going off to face the Battle Frontier.

If May is not selected as the player, she is helping her dad finish the Hoenn [[Pokédex]] and becoming a Pokémon Professor. She is also the player's rival and friend. Unlike other [[rival]]s (except for {{ga|Brendan}} when playing as May), she gives up being a {{pkmn|Trainer}}, making them the only rivals unavailable for battle after defeating the [[Elite Four]]. Additionally, they both are the only ones to not [[evolution|evolve]] their [[starter Pokémon]] into its final form.

===Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire===
====First battle====
{{MSP|252|Treecko}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=255
|pokemon=Torchic
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
}}

{{MSP|255|Torchic}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
}}

{{MSP|258|Mudkip}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=252
|pokemon=Treecko
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
}}

====Second battle====
{{MSP|252|Treecko}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}1200
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 110
|locationname=Route 110
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=285
|pokemon=Shroomish
|gender=female
|level=18
|type1=Grass
|ability=Effect Spore
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Stun Spore|move2type=Grass
|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass
|move4=Mega Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=320
|pokemon=Wailmer
|gender=female
|level=18
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Veil
|move1=Splash|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Water Gun|move3type=Water
|move4=Rollout|move4type=Rock}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=256
|pokemon=Combusken
|gender=male
|level=20
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Focus Energy|move1type=Normal
|move2=Ember|move2type=Fire
|move3=Double Kick|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Peck|move4type=Flying}}
}}

{{MSP|255|Torchic}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}1200
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 110
|locationname=Route 110
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=285
|pokemon=Shroomish
|gender=female
|level=18
|type1=Grass
|ability=Effect Spore
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Stun Spore|move2type=Grass
|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass
|move4=Mega Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=322
|pokemon=Numel
|gender=female
|level=18
|type1=Fire|type2=Ground
|ability=Oblivious
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tackle|move2type=Normal
|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=259
|pokemon=Marshtomp
|gender=male
|level=20
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Water Gun|move1type=Water
|move2=Bide|move2type=Normal
|move3=Mud Shot|move3type=Ground
|move4=Foresight|move4type=Normal}}
}}

{{MSP|258|Mudkip}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}1200
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 110
|locationname=Route 110
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=320
|pokemon=Wailmer
|gender=female
|level=18
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Veil
|move1=Splash|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Water Gun|move3type=Water
|move4=Rollout|move4type=Rock}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=322
|pokemon=Numel
|gender=female
|level=18
|type1=Fire|type2=Ground
|ability=Oblivious
|move1=Growl|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tackle|move2type=Normal
|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=253
|pokemon=Grovyle
|gender=male
|level=20
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Absorb|move1type=Grass
|move2=Quick Attack|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fury Cutter|move3type=Bug
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark}}
}}

====Third battle====
{{MSP|252|Treecko}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}1860
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 119
|locationname=Route 119
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=285
|pokemon=Shroomish
|gender=female
|level=29
|type1=Grass
|ability=Effect Spore
|move1=Headbutt|move1type=Normal
|move2=PoisonPowder|move2type=Poison
|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass
|move4=Mega Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=320
|pokemon=Wailmer
|gender=female
|level=29
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Veil
|move1=Rollout|move1type=Rock
|move2=Astonish|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water
|move4=Whirlpool|move4type=Water}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=256
|pokemon=Combusken
|gender=male
|level=31
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Bulk Up|move2type=Fighting
|move3=Sand-Attack|move3type=Ground
|move4=Peck|move4type=Flying}}}}

{{MSP|255|Torchic}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}1860
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 119
|locationname=Route 119
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=285
|pokemon=Shroomish
|gender=female
|level=29
|type1=Grass
|ability=Effect Spore
|move1=Headbutt|move1type=Normal
|move2=PoisonPowder|move2type=Poison
|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass
|move4=Mega Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=322
|pokemon=Numel
|gender=female
|level=29
|type1=Fire
|type2=Ground|ability=Oblivious
|move1=Ember|move1type=Fire
|move2=Magnitude|move2type=Ground
|move3=Focus Energy|move3type=Normal
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=259
|pokemon=Marshtomp
|gender=male
|level=31
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Mud Shot|move1type=Ground
|move2=Mud Sport|move2type=Ground
|move3=Foresight|move3type=Normal
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal}}}}

{{MSP|258|Mudkip}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}1860
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=RS
|location=Hoenn Route 119
|locationname=Route 119
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=320
|pokemon=Wailmer
|gender=female
|level=29
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Veil
|move1=Rollout|move1type=Rock
|move2=Astonish|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water
|move4=Whirlpool|move4type=Water}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=322
|pokemon=Numel
|gender=female
|level=29
|type1=Fire|type2=Ground
|ability=Oblivious
|move1=Ember|move1type=Fire
|move2=Magnitude|move2type=Ground
|move3=Focus Energy|move3type=Normal
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=253
|pokemon=Grovyle
|gender=male
|level=31
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Leaf Blade|move1type=Grass
|move2=Screech|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fury Cutter|move3type=Bug
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark}}}}

====Fourth battle====
{{MSP|252|Treecko}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}2040
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=RS
|location=Lilycove City
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=277
|pokemon=Swellow
|gender=female
|level=31
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Guts
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying
|move3=Endeavor|move3type=Normal
|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=320
|pokemon=Wailmer
|gender=female
|level=32
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Veil
|move1=Mist|move1type=Ice
|move2=Astonish|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water
|move4=Whirlpool|move4type=Water}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=285
|pokemon=Shroomish
|gender=female
|level=32
|type1=Grass
|ability=Effect Spore
|move1=Headbutt|move1type=Normal
|move2=PoisonPowder|move2type=Poison
|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass
|move4=Mega Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=256
|pokemon=Combusken
|gender=male
|level=34
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Double Kick|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Bulk Up|move2type=Fighting
|move3=Sand-Attack|move3type=Ground
|move4=Peck|move4type=Flying}}}}

{{MSP|255|Torchic}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}2040
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=RS
|location=Lilycove City
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=277
|pokemon=Swellow
|gender=female
|level=31
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Guts
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying
|move3=Endeavor|move3type=Normal
|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=285
|pokemon=Shroomish
|gender=female
|level=32
|type1=Grass
|ability=Effect Spore
|move1=Headbutt|move1type=Normal
|move2=PoisonPowder|move2type=Poison
|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass
|move4=Mega Drain|move4type=Grass}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=322
|pokemon=Numel
|gender=female
|level=32
|type1=Fire|type2=Ground
|ability=Oblivious
|move1=Amnesia|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Magnitude|move2type=Ground
|move3=Focus Energy|move3type=Normal
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=259
|pokemon=Marshtomp
|gender=male
|level=34
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Mud Shot|move1type=Ground
|move2=Mud Sport|move2type=Ground
|move3=Foresight|move3type=Normal
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal}}}}

{{MSP|258|Mudkip}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RS May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}2040
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=RS
|location=Lilycove City
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=277
|pokemon=Swellow
|gender=female
|level=31
|type1=Normal|type2=Flying
|ability=Guts
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying
|move3=Endeavor|move3type=Normal
|move4=Double Team|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=322
|pokemon=Numel
|gender=female
|level=32
|type1=Fire|type2=Ground
|ability=Oblivious
|move1=Amnesia|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Magnitude|move2type=Ground
|move3=Focus Energy|move3type=Normal
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=320
|pokemon=Wailmer
|gender=female
|level=32
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Veil
|move1=Mist|move1type=Ice
|move2=Astonish|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Water Pulse|move3type=Water
|move4=Whirlpool|move4type=Water}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/3
|game=Ruby
|ndex=253
|pokemon=Grovyle
|gender=male
|level=34
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Leaf Blade|move1type=Grass
|move2=Screech|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fury Cutter|move3type=Bug
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark}}}}

===Pokémon Emerald===
====First battle====
{{MSP|252|Treecko}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=255
|pokemon=Torchic
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
}}

{{MSP|255|Torchic}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
}}

{{MSP|258|Mudkip}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}300
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 103
|locationname=Route 103
|pokemon=1
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=252
|pokemon=Treecko
|gender=male
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal}}
}}

====Second battle (optional)====
{{MSP|252|Treecko}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}900
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Rustboro City
|pokemon=2
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=270
|pokemon=Lotad
|gender=female
|level=13
|type1=Water|type2=Grass
|ability=Swift Swim
|move1=Nature Power|move1type=Normal
|move2=Absorb|move2type=Grass
|move3=Astonish|move3type=Ghost
|move4=Growl|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=255
|pokemon=Torchic
|gender=male
|level=15
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Ember|move1type=Fire
|move2=Scratch|move2type=Normal
|move3=Growl|move3type=Normal
|move4=Focus Energy|move4type=Normal}}}}

{{MSP|255|Torchic}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}900
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Rustboro City
|pokemon=2
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=324
|pokemon=Torkoal
|gender=female
|level=13
|type1=Fire
|ability=White Smoke
|move1=Ember|move1type=Fire
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison
|move3=Curse|move3type=???
|move4=SmokeScreen|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=258
|pokemon=Mudkip
|gender=male
|level=15
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Water Gun|move1type=Water
|move2=Bide|move2type=Normal
|move3=Mud-Slap|move3type=Ground
|move4=Growl|move4type=Normal}}}}

{{MSP|258|Mudkip}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}900
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Rustboro City
|pokemon=2
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=278
|pokemon=Wingull
|gender=female
|level=13
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|ability=Keen Eye
|move1=Water Gun|move1type=Water
|move2=Wing Attack|move2type=Flying
|move3=Supersonic|move3type=Normal
|move4=Growl|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=252
|pokemon=Treecko
|gender=male
|level=15
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Absorb|move1type=Grass
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal
|move3=Pound|move3type=Normal
|move4=Quick Attack|move4type=Normal}}}}

====Third battle====
{{MSP|252|Treecko}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}1350
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 110
|locationname=Route 110
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=278
|pokemon=Wingull
|gender=female
|level=18
|ability=Keen Eye
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Wing Attack|move1type=Flying
|move2=Supersonic|move2type=Normal
|move3=Water Gun|move3type=Water
|move4=Growl|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=271
|pokemon=Lombre
|gender=female
|level=18
|ability=Swift Swim
|type1=Water|type2=Grass
|move1=Nature Power|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Astonish|move3type=Ghost
|move4=Absorb|move4type=Grass}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=256
|pokemon=Combusken
|gender=male
|level=20
|ability=Blaze
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting
|move1=Peck|move1type=Flying
|move2=Ember|move2type=Fire
|move3=Focus Energy|move3type=Normal
|move4=Double Kick|move4type=Fighting}}}}

{{MSP|255|Torchic}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}1350
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 110
|locationname=Route 110
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=271
|pokemon=Lombre
|gender=female
|level=18
|ability=Swift Swim
|type1=Water|type2=Grass
|move1=Nature Power|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal
|move3=Astonish|move3type=Ghost
|move4=Absorb|move4type=Grass}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=218
|pokemon=Slugma
|gender=male
|level=18
|ability=Flame Body
|type1=Fire
|move1=Yawn|move1type=Normal
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison
|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire
|move4=Rock Throw|move4type=Rock}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=259
|pokemon=Marshtomp
|gender=male
|level=20
|ability=Torrent
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|move1=Foresight|move1type=Normal
|move2=Water Gun|move2type=Water
|move3=Bide|move3type=Normal
|move4=Mud Shot|move4type=Ground}}}}

{{MSP|258|Mudkip}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}1350
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 110
|locationname=Route 110
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=278
|pokemon=Wingull
|gender=female
|level=18
|ability=Keen Eye
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Water Gun|move1type=Water
|move2=Supersonic|move2type=Normal
|move3=Wing Attack|move3type=Flying
|move4=Growl|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=218
|pokemon=Slugma
|gender=female
|level=18
|ability=Flame Body
|type1=Fire
|move1=Yawn|move1type=Normal
|move2=Smog|move2type=Poison
|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire
|move4=Rock Throw|move4type=Rock}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=253
|pokemon=Grovyle
|gender=male
|level=20
|ability=Overgrow
|type1=Grass
|move1=Pursuit|move1type=Dark
|move2=Fury Cutter|move2type=Bug
|move3=Quick Attack|move3type=Normal
|move4=Absorb|move4type=Grass}}
}}

====Fourth battle====
{{MSP|252|Treecko}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}2400
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 119
|locationname=Route 119
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=271
|pokemon=Lombre
|gender=female
|level=29
|ability=Swift Swim
|type1=Water|type2=Grass
|move1=Absorb|move1type=Grass
|move2=Nature Power|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=279
|pokemon=Pelipper
|gender=female
|level=29
|ability=Keen Eye
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Supersonic|move1type=Normal
|move2=Mist|move2type=Ice
|move3=Protect|move3type=Normal
|move4=Wing Attack|move4type=Flying}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=256
|pokemon=Combusken
|gender=male
|level=31
|ability=Blaze
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting
|move1=Sand-Attack|move1type=Ground
|move2=Peck|move2type=Flying
|move3=Bulk Up|move3type=Fighting
|move4=Double Kick|move4type=Fighting}}
}}

{{MSP|255|Torchic}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
{{Party|
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}2400
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 119
|locationname=Route 119
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald|
|ndex=271|
|pokemon=Lombre|
|gender=female|
|level=29|
|ability=Swift Swim|
|type1=Water|type2=Grass
|move1=Absorb|move1type=Grass
|move2=Nature Power|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fake Out|move3type=Normal
|move4=Fury Swipes|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=218
|pokemon=Slugma
|gender=female
|level=29
|ability=Flame Body
|type1=Fire
|move1=Ember|move1type=Fire
|move2=Rock Throw|move2type=Rock
|move3=Harden|move3type=Normal
|move4=Amnesia|move4type=Psychic}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=259
|pokemon=Marshtomp
|gender=male
|level=31
|ability=Torrent
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|move1=Mud Shot|move1type=Ground
|move2=Foresight|move2type=Normal
|move3=Mud Sport|move3type=Ground
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal}}
}}

{{MSP|258|Mudkip}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
{{Party|
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}2400
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Hoenn Route 119
|locationname=Route 119
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=218
|pokemon=Slugma
|gender=female
|level=29
|ability=Flame Body
|type1=Fire
|move1=Ember|move1type=Fire
|move2=Rock Throw|move2type=Rock
|move3=Harden|move3type=Normal
|move4=Amnesia|move4type=Psychic}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=278
|pokemon=Wingull
|gender=female
|level=29
|ability=Keen Eye
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Supersonic|move1type=Normal
|move2=Mist|move2type=Ice
|move3=Water Gun|move3type=Water
|move4=Wing Attack|move4type=Flying}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=253
|pokemon=Grovyle
|gender=male
|level=31
|ability=Overgrow
|type1=Grass
|move1=Leaf Blade|move1type=Grass
|move2=Screech|move2type=Normal
|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark
|move4=Fury Cutter|move4type=Bug}}
}}

====Fifth battle====
{{MSP|252|Treecko}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Treecko}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}2740
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Lilycove City
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=357
|pokemon=Tropius
|gender=female
|level=31
|ability=Chlorophyll
|type1=Grass|type2=Flying
|move1=Magical Leaf|move1type=Grass
|move2=Whirlwind|move2type=Normal
|move3=Sweet Scent||move3type=Normal
|move4=Stomp|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=272
|pokemon=Ludicolo
|gender=female
|level=32
|ability=Swift Swim
|type1=Water|type2=Grass
|move1=Nature Power|move1type=Normal
|move2=Fake Out|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal
|move4=Water Sport|move4type=Water}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=279
|pokemon=Pelipper
|gender=female
|level=32
|ability=Keen Eye
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal
|move2=Mist|move2type=Ice
|move3=Wing Attack|move3type=Flying
|move4=Supersonic|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=256
|pokemon=Combusken
|gender=male
|level=34
|ability=Blaze
|type1=Fire|type2=Fighting
|move1=Quick Attack|move1type=Normal
|move2=Bulk Up|move2type=Fighting
|move3=Sand-Attack|move3type=Ground
|move4=Peck|move4type=Flying}}
}}

{{MSP|255|Torchic}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Torchic}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}2740
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Lilycove City
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=357
|pokemon=Tropius
|gender=female
|level=31
|ability=Chlorophyll
|type1=Grass|type2=Flying
|move1=Magical Leaf|move1type=Grass
|move2=Whirlwind|move2type=Normal
|move3=Sweet Scent|move3type=Normal
|move4=Stomp|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=272
|pokemon=Ludicolo
|gender=female
|level=32
|ability=Swift Swim
|type1=Water|type2=Grass
|move1=Nature Power|move1type=Normal
|move2=Fake Out|move2type=Normal
|move3=Fury Swipes|move3type=Normal
|move4=Water Sport|move4type=Water}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=218
|pokemon=Slugma
|gender=female
|level=32
|ability=Flame Body
|type1=Fire
|move1=Ember|move1type=Fire
|move2=Rock Throw|move2type=Rock
|move3=Harden|move3type=Normal
|move4=Amnesia|move4type=Psychic}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=259
|pokemon=Marshtomp
|gender=male
|level=34
|ability=Torrent
|type1=Water|type2=Ground
|move1=Mud Shot|move1type=Ground
|move2=Foresight|move2type=Normal
|move3=Mud Sport|move3type=Ground
|move4=Take Down|move4type=Normal}}
}}

{{MSP|258|Mudkip}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Mudkip}}:
{{Party
|color={{sapphire color}}
|headcolor={{sapphire color light}}
|bordercolor={{sapphire color dark}}
|sprite=Spr E May.png
|prize={{PDollar}}2740
|class=Pokémon Trainer
|name=May
|game=E
|location=Lilycove City
|pokemon=4
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=357
|pokemon=Tropius
|gender=female
|level=31
|ability=Chlorophyll
|type1=Grass|type2=Flying
|move1=Magical Leaf|move1type=Grass
|move2=Whirlwind|move2type=Normal
|move3=Sweet Scent|move3type=Normal
|move4=Stomp|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=279
|pokemon=Pelipper
|gender=female
|level=32
|ability=Keen Eye
|type1=Water|type2=Flying
|move1=Protect|move1type=Normal
|move2=Mist|move2type=Ice
|move3=Wing Attack|move3type=Flying
|move4=Supersonic|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=218
|pokemon=Slugma
|gender=female
|level=32
|ability=Flame Body
|type1=Fire
|move1=Ember|move1type=Fire
|move2=Rock Throw|move2type=Rock
|move3=Harden||move3type=Normal
|move4=Amnesia|move4type=Psychic}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/3
|game=Emerald
|ndex=253
|pokemon=Grovyle
|gender=male
|level=34
|ability=Overgrow
|type1=Grass
|move1=Fury Cutter|move1type=Bug
|move2=Pursuit|move2type=Dark
|move3=Screech|move3type=Normal
|move4=Leaf Blade|move4type=Grass}}}}

===Quotes===
====Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire====
{{incomplete|section}}
=====Littleroot Town=====
:''"<sc>Pokémon</sc> fully restored! Items ready, and... Huh? Huh? Who... who are you?... Oh, you're {{player|<player>}}. So your move was today. Um... I'm <sc>May</sc>. Glad to meet you! I... I have this dream of becoming friends with <sc>Pokémon</sc> all over the world. I... I heard about you, <player>, from my dad, <sc>[[Professor Birch|Prof. Birch]]</sc>. I was hoping you would be nice, <player>, and that we could be friends. Oh, this is silly, isn't it? I...I've just met you, <player>. Eheheh... Oh, no! I forgot! I was supposed to help Dad catch some wild <sc>Pokémon</sc>! <player>, I'll catch you later! "''
=====Oldale Town=====
:"''<player>! Over here! Let's hurry home!"''
====={{rt|103|Hoenn}}=====
:''"Let’s see... The <sc>Pokémon</sc> found on <sc>Route 103</sc> include... Oh, hi, <player>! ...Oh, I see, my dad gave you a <sc>Pokémon</sc> as a gift. Since we’re here, let’s have a quick battle! I’ll give you a taste of what being a trainer is like."''

* When defeated
:''"Wow! That’s great! <player>, you’re pretty good!"''

* After being defeated
:''"I think I know why my dad has an eye out for you now. I mean, you just got that <sc>Pokemon</sc> but it already likes you. You might be able to befriend any kind of <sc>Pokémon</sc> easily. Well, it’s time to head back to the Lab."''

=====Professor Birch’s Lab=====
:''"Oh, wow, <player>! You got a <sc>Pokédex</sc>, too! That’s great! Just like me! I’ve got something for you, too!"''
:''"It’s fun if you can get a lot of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! I’m going to look all over the place because I want different <sc>Pokémon</sc>. If I find any cute <sc>Pokémon</sc>, I’ll catch them with <sc>Poké Balls</sc>!"''
*If talked to once again
:''"I wonder where I should go look for <sc>Pokémon</sc> next?"''
=====Rustboro City=====
:''"Oh, hi, <player>! How's your <sc>Pokédex</sc> coming along? Mine's looking pretty decent. I caught <sc>Pokémon</sc> in [[Petalburg Woods]] until I ran out of <sc>Poké Balls</sc>."''
:''"Oh, by the way, I passed [[Mr. Briney]] in Petalburg Woods. I guess he's on his way home to his cottage by the sea. <player>, you just moved here so you might not know this, but Mr. Briney was once a revered seafarer."''

====={{rt|110|Hoenn}}=====
:''"Hi, <player>, long time no see! While I was searching for other <sc>Pokémon</sc>, my <sc>Pokémon</sc> grew stronger. So... How about a little battle?"''

* When defeated
:''"Yikes! You're better than I expected!"''

* After being defeated
:''"<player>, you've been busy training, too, haven't you? I think you deserve a reward! This is from me!"''
:''"That's an [[Itemfinder|<sc>Itemfinder</sc>]]. Try it out. If there's an item that's not visible, it emits a sound. Okay, <player>, let's meet again! I know it's a little silly coming from me, but I think you should train a lot harder for the next time."''

=====[[Lavaridge Town]]=====
:''"<player>! Long time no see! Oh? While I was visiting the hot springs, you got the <sc>Lavaridge Gym Badge</sc>. You must have caught some good <sc>Pokémon</sc>... No, I guess you raised some. I guess it would be okay for you to have this."''
:''"With those <sc>[[Go-Goggles]]</sc>, you'll have no trouble getting through the desert near <sc>{{rt|111|Hoenn}}</sc>. But, wow, <player>... Challenging <sc>Gyms</sc>... You're trying hard because you don't want to lose to me, I bet! <player>, I think I should challenge your dad in <sc>{{gy|Petalburg}} Gym</sc>. <player>, see you again!"''

====={{rt|119|Hoenn}}=====
:''"<player>! Where were you? I was looking for you! How much stronger have you gotten? Let me check for you! Ready with your <sc>Pokémon</sc>? Of course you are! Go!"''

* When defeated
:''"Achah! <player>, you're strong! I was worried that you might be struggling with your training."''

* After being defeated
:''"But I had absolutely nothing to be worried about! Keep it up! And, here! I have a present for you."''
:''"Use <sc>{{m|Fly}}</sc> and your <sc>Pokémon</sc> will instantly carry you to any town you've already visited. But to use <sc>Fly</sc> you have to get the <sc>{{Badge|Feather|Gym Badge}}</sc> from <sc>[[Fortree City]]</sc>. That's important, so don't forget. You should <sc>Fly</sc> home and visit <sc>Littleroot</sc> for a change. I bet your mom's worried about you, <player>. Well, let's meet again somewhere!"''

=====[[Lilycove City]]=====
:''"Oh, hey, <player>, are you shopping, too? I bought a whole bunch of <sc>Dolls</sc> and <sc>Posters</sc>. Of course, I've also caught a lot of <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and I'm raising them properly, too. Actually, I'm more worried if you're raising Pokémon properly, <player>. I'll battle with you, so you can show me your Pokémon, <player>."''
::'''Yes''': ''"The Pokémon I raised won't be beaten by your Pokémon, <player>!"''
::'''No''': ''Oh, why? <player>, haven't you been raising your Pokémon? That's not a very good showing as a <sc>Trainer</sc>."''

* When defeated
:''"... ... ... ... ...I remember the battle I had with you, <player>, on <sc>Route 103</sc>. That battle helped you become this strong, <player>, didn't it?"''

* After being defeated
:''"I'm thinking of going back to <sc>Littleroot</sc> soon. I've caught a decent group of <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and my <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming along, so I'm going home to show my dad. <player>, what are you going to do? Collect all the <sc>Gym Badges</sc> and take the <sc>Pokémon League</sc> challenge? Well, while you're collecting badges, <player>, I'm going to work on my <sc>Pokédex</sc>. I'll complete it before you! See you!"''

====Pokémon Emerald====
{{incomplete|section}}
=====Littleroot Town=====
:''"Huh? Who... Who are you?... Oh, you're <player>. So your move was today. Um... I'm <sc>May</sc>. Glad to meet you! I... I have this dream of becoming friends with <sc>Pokémon</sc> all over the world. I... I heard about you, <player>, from my Dad, <sc>Prof. Birch</sc>. I was hoping that you would be nice, <player>, and that we could be friends. Oh, this is silly, isn't it? I... I've just met you, <player>. Eheheh... Oh, no! I forgot! I was supposed to help Dad catch some wild <sc>Pokémon</sc>! <player>, I'll catch you later!"''

=====Route 103=====
:''"Let’s see... The <sc>Pokémon</sc> found on <sc>Route 103</sc> include... Oh, hi, <player>! ...Oh, I see, my dad gave you a <sc>Pokémon</sc> as a gift. Since we’re here, let’s have a quick battle! I’ll give you a taste of what being a Trainer is like."''

* When defeated
:''"Wow! That’s great! <player>, you’re pretty good!"''

* After being defeated
:''"I think I know why my dad has an eye out for you now. I mean, you just got that <sc>Pokémon</sc>, but it already likes you. You might be able to befriend any kind of <sc>Pokémon</sc> easily. Well, it’s time to head back to the Lab."''
=====Oldale Town=====
:"''<player>! Over here! Let's hurry home!"''
=====Professor Birch’s Lab=====
:''"Oh, wow, <player>, you got a <sc>Pokédex</sc>, too! That’s great! Just like me! I’ve got something for you too!"''
:''"It’s fun if you can get a lot of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! I’m going to look all over the place because I want different <sc>Pokémon</sc>. If I find any cute <sc>Pokémon</sc>, I’ll catch them in <sc>Poké Balls</sc>!"''
*If talked to once again
:''"I wonder where I should go look for <sc>Pokémon</sc> next?"''
=====Rustboro City=====
:''"Oh, hi, <player>! You had a Match Call feature put on your <sc>Pokénav</sc>! Let's register each other so we can contact one another anytime!"''
:''"Oh, by the way, I passed Mr. Briney in Petalburg Woods. I guess he's on his way to his cottage by the sea. How's your <sc>Pokédex</sc> coming along, <player>? Mine's looking pretty decent! So... How about a little battle?"''
::'''Yes''': ''"You just became a Trainer, <player>. I'm not going to lose!"''
::'''No''': ''"Oh, what's the matter? Haven't you caught or raised your <sc>Pokémon</sc> very much? That's not very good for a Trainer!"''

* When defeated
:''"Yikes! You're better than I expected!"''

* After being defeated
:''"Oh, by the way, Mr. Briney, who I just passed... <player>, you just moved here so you might not know this, but Mr. Briney was once a revered seafarer."''

====={{DL|PokéNav|Match Call}}=====
'''Rad Neighbor May'''{{sup/3|E}}
:'''Strategy'''
:I'm not so good at battles.
:'''Trainer's Pokémon'''
:I'll use any Pokémon!
:'''Self-Introduction'''
:My Pokémon and I help my father's research.

==Artwork==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Ruby Sapphire May.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:May Wailmer Pail.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Rayquaza Encounter.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Jirachi Encounter.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Sugimori May AG.jpg|200px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| {{color|FFF|Official artwork from}} {{Colorlink|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|FFF}}.
| {{color|FFF|Artwork of the}} {{Colorlink|Wailmer Pail|FFF}}
| {{color|FFF|Encountering}} {{pcolor|Rayquaza|FFF}}
| {{color|FFF|Encountering}} {{pcolor|Jirachi|FFF}}
| {{Colorlink|Ken Sugimori|FFF}}{{color|FFF|'s artwork of}} {{colorlink|May (anime)|FFF|May}} {{color|fff|for the}} {{Colorlink|Advanced Generation series|FFF}}
|}

===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color}};"
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr RS May.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr E May.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:RS May Back.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:E May Back.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| {{color|FFF|May's sprite from}} {{Colorlink|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|FFF}}
| {{color|FFF|May's sprite from}} {{Colorlink|Pokémon Emerald Version|FFF}}
| {{color|FFF|May's back sprite from}} {{Colorlink|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|FFF}}
| {{color|FFF|May's back sprite from}} {{Colorlink|Pokémon Emerald Version|FFF}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:May RS OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:May FRLG OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:May OD.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| {{color|FFF|May's overworld sprite from}} {{colorlink|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|FFF|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire}}
| {{color|FFF|May's overworld sprite from}} {{colorlink|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FFF|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| {{color|FFF|May's overworld sprite from}} {{colorlink|Pokémon Emerald Version|FFF|Pokémon Emerald}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr Colo May.png|60px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr XD May RS.png|80px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Sapphire color dark}}; background: #{{Sapphire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr XD May E.png|80px]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| {{color|FFF|May's model from}} {{Colorlink|Pokémon Colosseum|FFF}}
| {{color|FFF|May's headshot from}} {{Colorlink|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|FFF|Pokémon XD}} {{color|FFF|(RS variant)}}
| {{color|FFF|May's headshot from}} {{Colorlink|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness|FFF|Pokémon XD}} {{color|FFF|(E variant)}}
|}
{{-}}

==Optional names==
In the game, two of the optional names—one in Ruby and one in Sapphire—refer to "land" and "sea" respectively. In the English version, these are '''Terra''' and '''Mar'''ina; in the Japanese version, ムツミ '''''Mutsu'''mi'' and ナミ '''''Nami''''' (陸 ''mutsu'' means land and 波 ''nami'' means a wave of water). This is also the case in other languages. Unlike Brendan's name list, none of the three shared names correspond to this theme. 

{| style="float:left; background: #{{sapphire color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{sapphire color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! Game
! Japanese
! English
! French
! German
! Italian
! Spanish
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|Ruby
|<ab>ムツミ ''Mutsumi''
アイコ ''Aiko''
マキコ ''Makiko''
キョウコ ''Kyōko''</ab>
|<ab>Terra
Kimmy
Nicola
Sara</ab>
|<ab>Solène
Agnès
Claire
Sophie</ab>
|<ab>Petra
Tanja
Andrea
Sara</ab>
|<ab>Teresa
Annie
Elisa
Sara</ab>
|<ab>Teresa
Raquel
Mariau
Sara</ab>
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|Sapphire
|<ab>ナミ ''Nami''
アイコ ''Aiko''
マキコ ''Makiko''
キョウコ ''Kyōko''</ab>
|<ab>Marina
Kimmy
Nicola
Sara</ab>
|<ab>Marine
Agnès
Claire
Sophie</ab>
|<ab>Martina
Tanja
Andrea
Sara</ab>
|<ab>Marina
Annie
Elisa
Sara</ab>
|<ab>Marina
Raquel
Mariau
Sara</ab>
|- style="background: #FFF;"
|Emerald
|<ab>ムツミ ''Mutsumi''
アイコ ''Aiko''
マキコ ''Makiko''
キョウコ ''Kyōko''
アヤナ ''Ayana''
アン ''Ann''
エミィ ''Emy''
カオリ ''Kaori''
カレン ''Karen''
サエ ''Sae''
スイ ''Sui''
ジュリ ''Juri''
チエミ ''Chiemi''
チヨコ ''Chiyoko''
テルコ ''Teruko''
ナナエ ''Nanae''
ヒナ ''Hina''
ミサコ ''Misako''
モニカ ''Monica''
ユウメ ''Yūme''</ab>
|<ab>Terra
Kimmy
Nicola
Sara
Allie
Aubree
Bella
Camila
Halie
Hazel
Jayla
Lianna
Lillie
Lucy
Monica
Nadine
Ruthie
Tanja
Tiara
Yasmin</ab>
|<ab>Solène
Agnès
Claire
Sophie
Ariane
Bella
Cathy
Cindy
Cynthia
Edith
Fanny
Janyce
Lilly
Maeva
Maud
Monica
Nadine
Pauline
Roxane
Tania</ab>
|<ab>Petra
Tanja
Andrea
Sara
Beate
Carolin
Claudia
Denise
Gabi
Eva
Jamie
Jasmin
Katrin
Kerstin
Meike
Mirjam
Nadine
Simone
Svenja</ab>
|
|<ab>Teresa
Raquel
Mariau
Sara
Arancha
Carlota
Daniela
Elena
Julieta
Lara
Lina
Lucita
Marcela
Mona
Noelia
Nuria
Olimpia
Palma
Paola
Roberta</ab>
|}{{-}}

==Counterparts==
[[File:MayDiamondPearl.png|thumb|right|May in the anime]]
===In the anime===
{{main|May (anime)}}
In the anime, a character based on May was a [[Pokémon Coordinator]] and {{Ash}}'s traveling companion throughout the {{series|Advanced Generation}}.

===In the manga===
Her counterpart in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga is {{adv|Sapphire}} who, unlike her other counterparts, takes up Gym challenges and is an all-around tomboy thanks to a traumatic incident with {{adv|Ruby}} where a {{p|Salamence}} attacked them when they were children. She does have a feminine side however, as is shown in later volumes.

A counterpart to May, {{OBP|Sapphire|Ruby-Sapphire}}, appears in the [[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]] manga. Just like {{an|May|May's anime counterpart}}, she is a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} who chooses {{p|Torchic}} as her [[starter Pokémon]].

Although they do not look alike, she has the same Japanese default name as {{OBP|Haruka|CCP}} from the [[Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪]] manga series. Likewise, Haruka is a {{pkmn|Coordinator}} who also chooses {{p|Torchic}} as her starter Pokémon, just like May's {{an|May|anime counterpart}}.

==Trivia==
* As the player character (along with {{ga|Brendan}}), they are the only set of player characters that have both a mother and a father present in the games.
* May and Brendan are the only rivals whose [[starter Pokémon]] does not reach its final form.
** They are also the only rivals who can't be fought in rematches after the player defeats the [[Elite Four]].
* May's English name is pronounced similarly to the Japanese name of {{ga|Rosa|another playable female protagonist}}.
* Of the games that she has appeared in, "May" is not one of the default names for the female player character.

==Names==
{| style="float:left; background: #{{sapphire color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{sapphire color}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! {{color|FFF|Language}}
! {{color|FFF|Name}}
! {{color|FFF|Origin}}
|- style="background: #FFF"
|Japanese
| ハルカ ''Haruka''
| From 春花 ''haruka'', spring flower. May also be taken as 遥か ''haruka'', far away, in relation to her possible father, [[Norman|Senri]] (千里), 1000 {{wp|li (length)|li}}.
|- style="background: #FFF"
|English
| May
| Could be a reference to her Japanese name, as May is a month in spring.
|- style="background: #FFF"
|French
| Flora
| Similar to ''fleur'', flower.
|- style="background: #FFF"
|German
| Maike
| From ''Mai'', May.
|- style="background: #FFF"
|Italian
| Vera
| From ''primavera'', spring.
|- style="background: #FFF"
|Spanish
| Aura
| From ''aura'', a figure of speech that means "gentle breeze" and is commonly associated to spring, as in ''aura primaveral'' ("spring breeze").
|- style="background: #FFF"
|Korean
| 봄이 ''Bom'i''
| 봄 means "spring"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 小遙 / 小遥 ''Xiǎo Yáo''
| 遙 (distant) is taken from 遥か ''haruka''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 小遙 ''Síu Yìuh''
| Same as Mandarin name.
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto"
| vertical-align:top" |{{Player characters}}
|-
| vertical-align:top" |{{Rival characters}}
|}
 

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[[es:Aura (personaje)]]
[[fr:Flora (jeux vidéo)]]
[[it:Vera (gioco)]]
[[ja:ハルカ (ゲーム)]]
[[pt:May]]
[[zh:小遙（遊戲）]]

EP072

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{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=EP071 |
prevtitle=To Master the Onixpected! |
nextcode=EP073 |
nexttitle=Bad to the Bone |
series=Original series |
episodelist=List of original series episodes |
colorscheme=Kanto }}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=EP072 |
colorscheme=Kanto |
title_en=The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis |
title_ja=げきとつ！ちょうこだいポケモン |
title_ja_trans=Fierce Battle! Ancient Pokémon |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=November 26, 1998 |
broadcast_us=October 14, 1999 |
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=[[Type Wild|タイプ・ワイルド]] |
olmteam=Team Ota |
scenario=冨岡淳広 |
storyboard=福本潔 |
director=福本潔 |
art=福本勝 |
morecredits=yes |
epstaffpage=EP071-EP080 |
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'''The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis''' (Japanese: '''げきとつ！ちょうこだいポケモン''' ''Fierce Battle! Ancient Pokémon'') is the 72nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 26, 1998 and in the United States on October 14, 1999.

{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
{{Ash}} is finally training for the [[Pokémon League]], and is battling {{an|Brock}}. Ash's {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}} is battling Brock's {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}}. Pikachu is about to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and Vulpix is about to use {{m|Flamethrower}}, when {{an|Jigglypuff}} appears in-between them. At Ash and Brock's command, Pikachu and Vulpix fire their attacks in a different direction, destroying a rock wall. As Ash and his friends walk closer, they see that they have uncovered the entrance to a temple, as well as a gigantic bell. They find an ancient artifact in the rubble, and an archaeologist named [[Eve]] takes it.

Eve and the other archaeologists are digging up artifacts related to the ancient city of [[Pokémopolis]], and a professor finds a spoon similar to the first artifact. Pokémopolis was destroyed in a storm a long time ago, and an ancient tablet reads that two great powers of destruction will fight and destroy the world, and no human knows the secret to stop them.

That night, {{TRT}} attempts to steal the rare and valuable artifacts from the temple. [[Jessie]] has her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} enter the temple and bring back the most valuable thing it can find. It brings back a dark object that appears to be three dark orbs together. It absorbs Arbok, and chases after Team Rocket. It makes footprints in the ground as it chases them, as though it is invisible. It absorbs them as well, offscreen.

Next day, the professor finds the dark device, and is absorbed by it. It then absorbs all the archaeologists except Eve, and turns into a [[Giant Pokémon|giant]] {{p|Gengar}} with strange markings on it. Gengar heads to the nearest town to destroy it. As the nearest town is [[Pallet Town]], Ash tries to stop it. Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and Brock chase after it while Eve heads back to the van, where the artifacts are floating around. He sends {{TP|Ash|Pidgeotto}} after it, but the {{m|Gust}} Attack doesn't do much, and Pidgeotto is absorbed by Gengar. Brock sends {{TP|Brock|Onix|Steelix}} after it and has Onix use {{m|Bind}}, wrapping around Gengar's leg, but Gengar absorbs it too.

Gengar chases Ash, Misty, and Brock back to the van, where Eve is possessed by the two strange artifacts (the one that looks like a spoon and the other one with the same design), and the spoon sticks in the other one like a key, and the spell on Eve and the other artifacts is broken. The two artifacts then transform into a giant {{p|Alakazam}}, also with strange markings on it. Gengar and Alakazam battle. Alakazam shoots energy waves that, when they hit the ground or a wall, transform into strangely-shaped stones. What those are is unknown. Gengar and Alakazam enter a beam struggle with {{m|Night Shade}} and {{m|Psybeam}} respectively, and where the beams collide, they shoot into the sky, threatening to destroy the entire planet.

Ash has his Pikachu use Thunderbolt on them when they step into the water, but although they are affected, no significant damage is caused to them. Then, Jigglypuff appears and {{m|Sing|sings}} its song. Everyone inside the giant Gengar falls asleep, but Gengar and Alakazam do not, as Jigglypuff is too small to put them to sleep. Gengar knocks Alakazam backward, and it crashes into Jigglypuff, sending it flying into the distance, Team Rocket style.

However, Jigglypuff's song makes the giant bell glow, and it summons forth a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Jigglypuff}}. The giant Jigglypuff's {{m|Sing|song}} is loud and powerful enough to put the giant Gengar and Alakazam to sleep, as well as Ash, Misty, Brock, Eve, Pikachu, and {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}. Just like the regular Jigglypuff, the giant Jigglypuff gets angry when it sees that Gengar and Alakazam fell asleep, and pulls off the head of the bell, revealing it to be a paintbrush, and scribbles on Gengar and Alakazam's faces.

When Ash and the others wake up, the dark clouds have vanished, as have the three giant Pokémon. The artifacts and all the giant Gengar's victims have all reappeared. Ash walks up to Team Rocket, and they decide not to battle Ash this time, and run off.

So the mystery of Pokémopolis has been solved, but the biggest mystery has yet to be solved - will Ash ever get to training for the Pokémon League?

==Major events==
* [[Brock's Vulpix]] is revealed to know {{m|Quick Attack}}.{{tt|*|Called Agility in the English dub}}
{{animeevents}}

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP072.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Eve]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP072.png|thumb|200px|right|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Jigglypuff}} ''(US and international)'', {{p|Alakazam}} ''(Japan)''

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby}}; at {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}})
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; at {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Alakazam}} ({{pkmn2|giant}}; debut)
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{pkmn2|giant}})

==Trivia==
[[File:Recurring stone tablet.png|thumb|right|270px|The recurring stone tablet]]
* [[Professor Oak's lecture]]: {{p|Rapidash}}
** Pokémon senryū summary: Cold winter; if {{p|Rapidash}} was here, it would be warm.
* A stone tablet very similar to the one that Eve deciphers appears exactly four years later in the episode ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]''. It shows up in the possession of [[Professor Alden]], who learns from it the way to get into the stone chamber of the [[Oldale Ruins]].
* James refers to a location in the real world, {{wp|Miami Beach}}.
* This is the second time someone, namely the giant Gengar and Alakazam, doesn't fall asleep to Jigglypuff's song, this time because Jigglypuff was too small to affect them.
* The giant Gengar's ability to trap other people and Pokémon inside its body is somewhat similar to the {{mov|Groudon|fake Groudon|6}} from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. Team Rocket were also trapped inside both.
* Alakazam uses a move similar to {{m|Psycho Cut}}, although the move was revealed [[Generation IV|three generations after]].
* This episode is one of the very few where Team Rocket doesn't blast off.
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 2: Jigglypuff'' copy of [[Pokémon All-Stars]].

===Errors===
[[File:EP072 error.png|thumb|200px|The title card misspells ''Pokémopolis'' as ''Pokemopolis'']]
* In the beginning of this episode Ash commands Pikachu to use "Electric attack" on [[Brock's Vulpix]]. {{t|Electric}} is a type, not a move (unlike Psychic, which is both a [[Psychic (type)|type]] and a [[Psychic (move)|move]]). This is most likely a translation error, as ThunderShock's Japanese name でんきショック means Electric Shock.
* Although Arbok was the first Pokémon to go into the Dark Device it is never seen for the rest of the episode.
* The title card for this episode misspells ''Pokémopolis'' as ''Pokemopolis'' without the accent over the '''e'''.
* Brock's Vulpix used {{m|Agility}} in this episode, a move it is [[Anime move errors|normally incapable of learning]]. In the original Japanese version, Brock tells Vulpix to use {{m|Quick Attack}}.
* Muk appears much smaller when seen next to Professor Oak.
* Togepi does not retract its spikes when it falls asleep due to the giant Jigglypuff's song.

===Dub edits===
* Ash commanded Pikachu to use {{m|ThunderShock}} on Gengar and Alakazam to free himself, Misty, Brock and Eve from being frozen by Gengar. In the original Japanese version, Ash commanded Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Gengar and Alakazam.

==In other languages==
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|nl={{tt|Geheimen uit de Oudheid|Ancient Secrets}}
|fi={{tt|Pokémopoliksen arvoitus|The mystery of Pokémopolis}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le mystère enfoui de Pokémonpolis|The hidden mystery of Pokémopolis}}
|de={{tt|Die rätselhafte Tempelruine|The puzzling temple ruin}}
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|hu={{tt|Pokémonpolis rejtélye|The Mystery of Pokémonpolis}}
|it={{tt|Un mistero dopo l'altro|A mystery after the other}}
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|ru={{tt|Древняя загадка Покемонополиса|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémonopolis}}
|es_la={{tt|¡El misterio de Pokémopolis!|The mystery of Pokémopolis!}}
|es_eu={{tt|El antiguo rompecabezas de Pokémopolis|The ancient puzzle of Pokémopolis}}
|sv={{tt|Pokemopolis hemlighet|The secret of Pokémopolis}}
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Nice Card

2013-08-31T16:48:36Z

Nick102: /* Intro */

{{incomplete|needs=the full list of Nice Cards}}

[[Image:NiceCard.jpg|thumb|right|Pikachu receiving a Nice Card]]

'''Nice Cards''' are collectible cards obtainable in the [[Pokémon Channel]] video game. There are three types of Nice Cards: Single cards, which have a Pokémon's picture on them, Motion cards, which have a hologram of the Pokémon, and Platinum cards, which have a hologram and play the Pokémon's cry. Most Pokémon are available in all three, but only one is needed for it to count towards a player's total cards. Nice Cards can be obtained by the player by receiving them from Pokémon met in the game, or they can order them in booster packs from the Shop 'N Squirtle channel. There are 110 different Nice Cards in total, nine of which are special {{p|Pikachu}} cards.

Nice Cards are kept in the player's Binder. The Binder must be ordered from the Shop 'N Squirtle channel. After the player has collected 25 cards, [[Professor Oak]] will reward the player by upgrading their Binder into the Superior Binder. When the player collects 50 cards, they will receive the Prime Binder. As a reward for getting all 101 of the main set of Nice Cards, Pikachu will give you a set of nine Pikachu Nice Cards that come in three different varieties, making the total number of cards to be 110.

==List of Nice Cards==
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Beedrill}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Clefairy}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Zubat}}
* {{p|Golbat}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}
* {{p|Meowth}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Geodude}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Shellder}}
* {{p|Cloyster}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Voltorb}}
* {{p|Exeggcute}}
* {{p|Exeggutor}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Lickitung}}
* {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Weezing}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Horsea}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Staryu}}
* {{p|Starmie}}
* {{p|Mr. Mime}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Ditto}}
* {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Cyndaquil}}
* {{p|Totodile}}
* {{p|Hoothoot}}
* {{p|Ledyba}}
* {{p|Crobat}}
* {{p|Lanturn}}
* {{p|Pichu}}
* {{p|Cleffa}}
* {{p|Igglybuff}}
* {{p|Togepi}}
* {{p|Natu}}
* {{p|Mareep}}
* {{p|Bellossom}}
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Azumarill}}
* {{p|Sudowoodo}}
* {{p|Hoppip}}
* {{p|Aipom}}
* {{p|Sunkern}}
* {{p|Yanma}}
* {{p|Wooper}}
* {{p|Espeon}}
* {{p|Misdreavus}}
* {{p|Wobbuffet}}
* {{p|Girafarig}}
* {{p|Dunsparce}}
* {{p|Shuckle}}
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Swinub}}
* {{p|Corsola}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Octillery}}
* {{p|Delibird}}
* {{p|Phanpy}}
* {{p|Smeargle}}
* {{p|Smoochum}}
* {{p|Magby}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Treecko}}
* {{p|Torchic}}
* {{p|Blaziken}}
* {{p|Mudkip}}
* {{p|Wailmer}}
* {{p|Kecleon}}
* {{p|Azurill}}
* {{p|Wynaut}}
* {{p|Duskull}}
* {{p|Volbeat}}
* {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} x9

{{-}}
{{Project Sidegames notice}}
[[Category:Pokémon Channel]]

Nice Card

2013-08-31T16:42:45Z

Nick102: /* List of Nice Cards */

{{incomplete|needs=the full list of Nice Cards}}

[[Image:NiceCard.jpg|thumb|right|Pikachu receiving a Nice Card]]

'''Nice Cards''' are collectible cards obtainable in the [[Pokémon Channel]] video game. There are three types of Nice Cards: Single cards, which have a Pokémon's picture on them, Motion cards, which have a hologram of the Pokémon, and Platinum cards, which have a hologram and play the Pokémon's cry. Most Pokémon are available in all three, but only one is needed for it to count towards a player's total cards. Nice Cards can be obtained by the player by receiving them from Pokémon met in the game, or they can order them in booster packs from the Shop 'N Squirtle channel. There are 101 different Nice Cards in total.

Nice Cards are kept in the player's Binder. The Binder must be ordered from the Shop 'N Squirtle channel. After the player has collected 25 cards, [[Professor Oak]] will reward the player by upgrading their Binder into the Superior Binder. When the player collects 50 cards, they will receive the Prime Binder.

==List of Nice Cards==
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Beedrill}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Clefairy}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Zubat}}
* {{p|Golbat}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}
* {{p|Meowth}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Geodude}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Shellder}}
* {{p|Cloyster}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Voltorb}}
* {{p|Exeggcute}}
* {{p|Exeggutor}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Lickitung}}
* {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Weezing}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Horsea}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Staryu}}
* {{p|Starmie}}
* {{p|Mr. Mime}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Ditto}}
* {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Chikorita}}
* {{p|Cyndaquil}}
* {{p|Totodile}}
* {{p|Hoothoot}}
* {{p|Ledyba}}
* {{p|Crobat}}
* {{p|Lanturn}}
* {{p|Pichu}}
* {{p|Cleffa}}
* {{p|Igglybuff}}
* {{p|Togepi}}
* {{p|Natu}}
* {{p|Mareep}}
* {{p|Bellossom}}
* {{p|Marill}}
* {{p|Azumarill}}
* {{p|Sudowoodo}}
* {{p|Hoppip}}
* {{p|Aipom}}
* {{p|Sunkern}}
* {{p|Yanma}}
* {{p|Wooper}}
* {{p|Espeon}}
* {{p|Misdreavus}}
* {{p|Wobbuffet}}
* {{p|Girafarig}}
* {{p|Dunsparce}}
* {{p|Shuckle}}
* {{p|Heracross}}
* {{p|Teddiursa}}
* {{p|Swinub}}
* {{p|Corsola}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Octillery}}
* {{p|Delibird}}
* {{p|Phanpy}}
* {{p|Smeargle}}
* {{p|Smoochum}}
* {{p|Magby}}
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Treecko}}
* {{p|Torchic}}
* {{p|Blaziken}}
* {{p|Mudkip}}
* {{p|Wailmer}}
* {{p|Kecleon}}
* {{p|Azurill}}
* {{p|Wynaut}}
* {{p|Duskull}}
* {{p|Volbeat}}
* {{p|Latias}}
* {{p|Latios}}
* {{p|Jirachi}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} x9

{{-}}
{{Project Sidegames notice}}
[[Category:Pokémon Channel]]

Mewtwo (M16)

2013-08-21T22:51:57Z

Nick102: /* Personality and characteristics */

{{move|Mewtwo (Best Wishes series)}}
{{incomplete|needs=M16 info}}
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tmnickname=Mewtwo|
pokemonname=Mewtwo|
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caption=Mewtwo |
gender=Unknown|
ability=Unknown|
epnum=SS026|
epname=SS026|
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released=no|
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}}

'''Mewtwo''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツー''' ''Mewtwo'') is a {{type|Psychic}} {{pkmn2|legendary}} Pokémon.

It has a similar background to the [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo that appeared in]] ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', but is a distinct, separate individual.

==History==
[[File:Mega Mewtwo anime.png|thumb|225px|left|Mewtwo in its [[Mega Evolution]]]]
Mewtwo first appeared in [[SS026]], in which it was revealed to have escaped from its creators and had started roaming the {{pkmn|world}} looking for a home.

In [[M16]], while wandering the world, Mewtwo encountered the [[Genesect Army]], who were themselves lost searching for their home. After a brief conflict with the distressed Genesect, Mewtwo followed after them while they fled, ultimately arriving in [[New Tork City]]. Mewtwo then protected {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} from the rampaging Genesect and warned the Red Genesect leading the Army to stop. Unable to convince the Red Genesect to halt its rampage, a great battle erupted between the two.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Mewtwo and Red Genesect.png|thumb|225px|right|Mewtwo with Red Genesect]]
Though it shares some aspects of its personality with the previous Mewtwo seen in the anime, this Mewtwo differs in a number of key ways. It is far less harsh in its hatred of humans, instead merely distrusting them and wishing to be left alone by them. It also merely asks [[Virgil]], {{un|Anna}} and {{un|Oscar}} to forget they met it as opposed to wiping their memories. This Mewtwo is able to sympathize and identify with others, as when it meets the Genesect Army, it insists that they go with it to a place where unnatural Pokémon should exist.

However, it is also capable of acts of great power, such as pulling all the water in a lake into the air to douse a forest fire and flying into the atmosphere.

{{left clear}}

==Moves used==
===Regular Mewtwo===
{{anmov/h|psychic||Mewtwo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Psychic SS026|1=Aura Sphere}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Psychic|1=Aura Sphere}}}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|SS026}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|SS026}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}

===Mega Evolution===
{{anmov/h|psychic||Mega Mewtwo Psychic.png|Using Psychic}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|SS026}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}

==In the manga==
===In the movie adaptations===
Mewtwo appears in the [[ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens (manga)|manga adaptation]] of the film.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|psychic|||}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psystrike|ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens (manga)|ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens (manga)|ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens (manga)|ExtremeSpeed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}

==In the games==
In [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Hills Mewtwo|Japan]], Mewtwo was distributed at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center]] stores from June 15 to September 1, 2013 and at the Next-gen World Hobby Fair 2013 from June 29 to 30, 2013. It was only distributed to players who preordered tickets to [[M16]]. In Taiwan, it was distributed at various branches of Funbox from July 13 to August 15, 2013. This Mewtwo has an IV of 31 for both Speed and Special Attack.

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==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Mewtwo}}
* [[Mewtwo (anime)]]

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EP013

2013-06-13T19:46:42Z

Nick102: /* Errors */

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title_en=Mystery at the Lighthouse |
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broadcast_jp=June 24, 1997 |
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'''Mystery at the Lighthouse''' (Japanese: '''マサキのとうだい''' ''{{tt|Masaki's|Bill's}} Lighthouse'') is the 13th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 24, 1997 and in the United States on September 24, 1998.

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==Synopsis==
While {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are wandering through the forest he begins bragging about his accomplishments, only to be shot down by {{an|Misty}}. Misty claims all his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} followed him, and therefore he didn't really catch any of them. This angers Ash, who then runs off through the forest vowing to catch a seventh Pokémon, but legitimately this time. As he breaks free of the forest, he finds himself on a beach, too wrapped up in his own Pokémon thoughts to enjoy the beautiful sunset. While he is moping, he notices a small {{p|Krabby}} scurrying between his feet. Ash insults Krabby about its small size, and it challenges him to a {{pkmn|battle}}. Not even bothering to call upon one of his Pokémon, Ash assaults Krabby with a stick, throws a {{ball|Poké}}, and [[Caught Pokémon|captures]] it. When the Poké Ball is transferred to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak's lab]], Ash begins to panic about the whereabouts of his new Pokémon. Misty then informs him that Trainers can carry a maximum of six Pokémon with them at one time. Suddenly, {{AP|Pikachu}} begins jumping and looking at a distant object, and as the gang looks over they can make out the shape of a lighthouse on a cliff. Excited, they all run off towards it.

By the time they arrive there, night has fallen and the long walk has made them exhausted. Ash rings the bell only to be greeted by an eerie ringing, and a "who's there?".

After Ash and co. explain their situation and {{an|Brock}} offers to cook the lighthouse keeper a bacon-double cheeseburger, they are granted entrance. But as the door swings open they find there is no one there to greet them. Ash asks out loud for permission to use the lighthouse's phone, to which a reply is heard: "Yes, there's a phone right near you." The owner of the voice is still unknown. Ash calls {{an|Professor Oak}} to ask about his newly caught {{AP|Krabby}}. As he picks up, the professor is shown cooking dinner. This worries Ash, because he thinks the Professor is cooking his Krabby. Professor Oak assures him that his Krabby is safe, and adds that Ash's Krabby would be "too small to make a hearty meal". Ash is enraged upon hearing that {{Gary}} has also caught a Krabby, and becomes even more so when he sees how huge it is. Ash goes berserk when he finds out that Gary has already caught 45 Pokémon, dwarfing Ash's mere 7. Oak tells them that they are calling from [[Bill]]'s {{TP|Bill|Lighthouse}}, and that he knows more than Oak himself, so listening to him would be good.

Suddenly, a giant {{p|Kabuto}} appears, claiming to be the keeper of the lighthouse. It is revealed that it is in fact Bill, who has become stuck in a Pokémon suit during his research. Ash helps him out. After getting a life lesson from Bill and learning that there are more than 150 known Pokémon species, the friends learn from Bill that there is only one Pokémon he is searching for, which he claims is the biggest Pokémon ever. He says it is unique and that no one had ever laid eyes on it. One night, he says, he heard a strange noise coming across the ocean from the Pokémon, but that was the last time he heard it.

As Bill is reminiscing, the same sound is suddenly heard, and a large figure appears, rising from the ocean. It is revealed to be the outline of a {{p|Dragonite}}. As it comes closer to the lighthouse, {{TRT}} is shown scaling the cliff and, upon seeing the giant Dragonite, they begin launching a barrage of missiles to try to catch it. This angers Dragonite, and it smashes the top of the lighthouse and begins to walk away. Bill calls out at it to stay, but to no avail.

In the morning, Bill seems to be at peace with the fact that he didn't get to learn more about the Pokémon and is simply grateful he got to see it at all. With another life lesson from Bill, the heroes say goodbye and continue on their journey.

==Major events==
* Ash catches a {{AP|Krabby}}.
* Ash learns that a Trainer can only have six Pokémon [[party|on hand]] at one time, and that his extras are sent to reside at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}}.
* Gary is revealed to have already caught a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Krabby}} and own a total of 45 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Ash and {{ashfr|his friends}} meet [[Bill]].
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===Debuts===
* [[Bill]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby|Kingler}})
* {{p|Dragonite}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP013.png|thumb|right|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Bill]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP013.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Ash|Butterfree}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charmander}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby}}; new; sent to {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]]; debut)
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{an|Gary}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{pkmn2|giant}}; debut)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
[[File:EP013 Dragonite cloud.png|thumb|right|200px|The Dragonite cloud]]
* At the start of the episode, several unidentified [[Pokémon League]] [[Badge]]s are seen in the background.
* This episode confirms that, just like the games, a [[Pokémon Trainer]] can only carry six Pokémon at a time.
* The [[Breaking the fourth wall|fourth wall is broken]] in this episode when Ash answers the [[narrator]]'s question as to what Pokémon he currently has.
* Brock mentions in this episode that Trainers can switch the Pokémon in their [[party]] by pressing a button inside their [[Pokédex]], suggesting that additional Pokémon are kept in computer storage similar to the games. However, this rule is immediately dropped and in future episodes Ash would have to call Professor Oak in order to switch the Pokémon in his party and have the requested Pokémon sent over.
* This is the first time that Ash and one of his rivals are confirmed to have a Pokémon of the same type of species. The second and third times were {{ho|Tyson}} having a {{p|Sceptile}} and [[Morrison]] owning a {{p|Gligar}}, though none of them were at the same time as Ash. The fourth was for a very short time, with Ash and [[Paul]] having {{p|Starly}}, and the fifth time was when [[Ash's Gligar]] evolves to match Paul's {{p|Gliscor}}. The latest occurrence was Ash's {{p|Pidove}}'s evolution into {{AP|Tranquill}}, one of which is also owned by [[Trip]], which is also seen in the same episode when Pidove evolves.
** Gary's Krabby is the first Pokémon owned by Gary to be revealed.
* The dub has several running gags, including characters whose cooks are on vacation and they are reduced to eating tofu.
* In this episode Bill is depicted as having green hair. This is the only time this is the case as he has brown hair in all other media.
* This episode features the first appearance of a [[Giant Pokémon]].
* At the end of the episode when Ash asks Bill if he thinks every species of Pokémon will ever be discovered, a Dragonite-shaped cloud can be seen.
* The plot of this episode was likely based on the short story "{{wp|The Fog Horn}}" by Ray Bradbury. In the story, a sea monster who is the only one left of its kind, hears a fog horn that sounds similar to its own voice and it is attracted to it.
* Despite Bill claiming the Dragonite present is the last of its kind, several other Dragonite appear in later seasons. It has been speculated that Bill refers to this Dragonite as the last of its kind not because of its [[species]], but because of its size. The Dragonite in this episode is much larger than Dragonite seen later in the series.
** Though the giant Dragonite is never identified as a Dragonite by anyone in this episode, including Bill, Dragonite is referred to by name in the [[EP014|following episode]] when Dexter says that a {{p|Raichu}}'s Thunderbolt could render a Dragonite unconscious.

===Errors===
[[File:EP013 Door closeup.png|thumb|right|200px|Door to the lighthouse]]
* In the dubbed version, when {{an|Misty}} tells Ash that all his Pokémon followed him, she is actually incorrect. {{AP|Pikachu}} was given to him by Professor Oak, {{AP|Butterfree}} (caught as a {{AP|Caterpie}}) was a lucky catch, {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Pidgeotto}} were captured in a legitimate battle, while {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Charmander}} were the only ones that followed him. Ash further exemplifies this error by saying, "Now I really caught one," after catching {{AP|Krabby}}.
* When {{AP|Krabby}} pinches Ash's index finger, he pinches Ash's left index finger. But in the next shot, the wound appears on Ash's right index finger.
* When flashing back to when Ash got Pikachu, when deducing that Ash's Krabby is sent to Oak's lab, Professor Oak shouts, "Here is your Pikachu!!!!" (with the elongation of the "chu" part being from Pikachu electrocuting him and Ash). In ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', the episode the flashback came from, the dialogue was in fact Ash weakly saying, "Thank you," before yelling as well as Professor Oak screaming, "You're welcome!" when Pikachu starts electrocuting the both of them.
* When the lighthouse door was shown for the first time, it shows the second row of Pokémon images from below as: Moltres, Arcanine and Scyther (and Kangaskhan beside Scyther). But when the whole door was shown the arrangement of the Pokémon was:
{|
|{{p|Zapdos}} ||{{p|Scyther}} ||{{p|Lapras}} ||{{p|Shellder}}
|-
|{{p|Mewtwo}} ||{{p|Clefairy}} ||{{p|Kangaskhan}}||{{p|Pinsir}}
|-
|{{p|Persian}}||{{p|Arcanine}} ||{{p|Flareon}} ||{{p|Exeggcute}}
|-
|{{p|Ditto}} ||{{p|Moltres}} ||{{p|Kabutops}} ||{{p|Drowzee}}
|-
|{{p|Gengar}} ||{{p|Golbat}} ||{{p|Vaporeon}} ||{{p|Jolteon}}
|-
|{{p|Muk}} ||{{p|Victreebel}}||{{p|Omanyte}} ||{{p|Tauros}}
|}
* An image of Mewtwo was on the door to the lighthouse, yet at this point in the series, {{an|Mewtwo}}'s existence was presumably known only by {{TRT}} and the scientists who created it, or likely the plot for Mewtwo in the anime wasn't even created yet.
* When Bill starts saying the planet was created 4.6 billion years ago, Ash turns to look at Bill but the visor of his hat is white instead of the usual red.
* When Bill shows the map of all the known Pokémon, the space between Marowak, Ninetales, Exeggcute, and (possibly) Rattata is blank.
* Bill says that the mystery Pokémon is the only one of its species. However, this is incorrect, and other characters such as {{an|Mewtwo}}, [[Lance]], and {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} have been shown to each own a different Dragonite.
** However, Bill may simply have meant it is the only one of its species to be a {{pkmn2|giant}} one.
* When Team Rocket is discussing how they will break into the lighthouse, {{MTR}}'s ears turn blue.

===Dub edits===
* The way Misty retorted to Ash's bragging about how Ash "caught" all six of his Pokémon was different between the versions. In the original version, she questions if how he got those Pokémon should be counted as "caught" or not, with Ash stating that it's close enough. In the dubbed version, she erroneously states that all of his Pokémon just followed him.
* The speaker conversation between Brock and Bill is different between the two versions: in the original version, Brock asks if he can use his kitchen so he can make delicious {{wp|tamago chaahan}} and {{wp|nabe}}. Bill asks if he can also make {{wp|yakisoba}} as well, which Brock responds that he can make that as well as {{wp|katayaki}}, {{wp|chow mein}}, {{wp|sauce yakisoba}}, or anything else Bill might like, to which Bill responds he'd like katayaki, and lets them in. In the dubbed version, Brock asks him if he can use his kitchen to make cheeseburgers for his group. Bill asks if he can make anything without tofu, to which Brock responds he can. Bill gladly agrees to let them in since he hadn't eaten anything but tofu since his cook left for vacation.
* In the original version, Misty identifies the phone as resembling a {{p|Bellsprout}}; in the dubbed version, she doesn't. Also, Ash called Oak directly by his phone number in the Japanese version. In the dubbed version, he calls him via collect.
* In the original version, Professor Oak says that Ash caught him in the middle of cooking Nabe, while in the dubbed version, he mentions that he is making tofu to make the time while his cook is on vacation.
** Also, the dubbed version implies that Bill and Oak dislike eating tofu. In the original version, they imply that they enjoy eating tofu.

==In other languages==
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Pokémon food

2013-05-31T03:43:32Z

Nick102: /* Eating other Pokémon */

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[[File:Cilan cookware.png|thumb|right|240px|Cilan's cookware as he is about to cook]]
'''Pokémon food''' is a broad term used for almost any food a [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] eats. Despite the variety of both Pokémon and Pokémon food, nearly every Pokémon will eat any kind of Pokémon food. This may mean that the majority of Pokémon are {{wp|Omnivore|omnivorous}}. Several species are even capable of consuming things not normally viewed as edible from a human perspective, such as minerals, electrical energy or even dreams and emotions. Some species have been said to eat other Pokémon, forming a {{wp|food chain}}.

==In the games==
===Main series games===
====Bait====
First introduced in the [[Generation I]] games and used in [[Safari Zone]]s, this food will make a [[wild Pokémon]] less likely to run away but more difficult to [[Caught Pokémon|catch]]. An unlimited supply of Bait is provided for use in the Safari Zone.

====Drinks====
{{main|Drink}}
First introduced in the [[Generation I]] games, drinks can be bought from vending machines and can be used to heal Pokémon in much the same way that [[Potion]]s can at a fraction of the price.

====Berries====
{{main|Berry}}
First introduced in the [[Generation II]] games, Berries are a type of item which, unlike [[Potion]]s or [[Vitamin]]s, are portrayed as food rather than {{wp|Medication|medicine}}. A Pokémon may hold this item and, if needed, eat it during a {{pkmn|battle}} to heal itself or cause other effects. In Generation III onwards, these can be planted and harvested by the {{player}}. These Berries have names and design basis on real fruits and vegetables.

====Pokéblock====
{{main|Pokéblock}}
First introduced in the [[Generation III]] games, Pokéblocks are a type of candy which are blended from Berries and given to a Pokémon to raise its condition in several areas. The flavor, level, and feel of the Pokéblock is determined by the ingredients which compose it and how well it is blended.

A Pokémon can only eat a certain number of Pokéblocks before it is full and cannot eat any more. The lower the feel of the Pokéblock, the less it fills the Pokémon up, and the more Pokéblocks a Pokémon can eat.

Pokéblocks can also be put on a feeder in the {{safari|Hoenn}} to lure [[wild Pokémon]] out. After being there for a while, however, the Pokéblock will eventually be eaten. It can also be used in encounters in the Safari Zone in the same manner as bait.

====Poffin====
{{main|Poffin}}
First introduced in [[Generation IV]], Poffins are similar to Pokéblocks. A Poffin will raise the condition of a Pokémon in at least one of five categories: Smart, Cute, Tough, Beauty, and Cool. The flavor and feel of a Poffin is still taken into account just as in a Pokéblock. The main difference is that Poffins are pastries and Pokéblocks are candy. In the anime, Dawn bakes poffins for her Pokémon.

====Honey====
{{main|Honey}}
First introduced in [[Generation IV]], Honey can be slathered onto a Honey tree to attract wild Pokémon. It works similarly to Pokéblocks in the Safari Zone; it can be placed in a specific location and will disappear (presumably eaten) after some time. However, only one Pokémon can be found on a honey tree for one Honey slathered onto it. If used in tall grass, it has the same effect as the move {{m|Sweet Scent}}. In the anime, Barry used this method to capture his Heracross.

====Aprijuice====
{{main|Apriblender}}
Apricorns were introduced in [[Generation II]], where their sole use was to create custom [[Poké Ball]]s. In the remakes of the Generation II games, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Apricorns can be blended into drinks called Aprijuice. These drinks will raise a Pokémon's [[Pokéathlon]] stats: Speed, Power, Skill, Stamina, and Jump.

====Other items====
A few items that appear to be made for human consumption are supposed to be given to Pokémon to heal them. These items are normally found or sold in certain locations and are considered specialties of those places. These items include the [[RageCandyBar]] of the [[Lake of Rage]], the {{DL|Status ailment healing item|Lava Cookie}} of [[Lavaridge Town]], the {{DL|Status ailment healing item|Old Gateau}} of the [[Old Chateau]] and the {{DL|Status ailment healing item|Casteliacone}} of [[Castelia City]].

===Spin-off games===
[[File:MeowthEatApple.jpg|frame|200px|right|{{p|Meowth}} eating Pokémon food in the shape of an apple]]
====Apple-shaped Pokémon food====
In [[Pokémon Snap]], one of the few [[item]]s provided is Pokémon food in the shape of an apple. These are unlimited, and [[Todd Snap]] can throw to the [[wild Pokémon]]. Many Pokémon will happily eat the food, and it can be used to lure them to a new spot since they may walk to where the food was thrown. A well-aimed throw may also hit the Pokémon, causing them to {{DL|Status ailment|flinch}}, [[fainting|faint]], or become upset.

[[Professor Oak]] will provide Todd with Pokémon food upon obtaining a total score of 14,000 points in the {{OBP|Pokémon Report|Pokémon Snap}}.

Different types of [[Food (Mystery Dungeon)|Apples]] are available in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]].

====Poké Snacks====
These are used in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] to lure [[wild Pokémon]] to [[Poké Spot]]s. They look like a slice of a yellow cake, with each slice being one-tenth of the cake. Up to ten can be placed at each Poké Spot.

The [[P★DA]] monitors the Poké Snacks at each Poké Spot, and will inform [[Michael]] how many are at each Poké Spot and when a wild Pokémon is eating them. If Michael doesn't return to the Poké Spot quickly, the wild Pokémon may have eaten all the Poké Snacks he had there.

Sometimes a {{p|Munchlax}} will appear at a Poké Spot. When this happens, its {{pkmn|Trainer}} will arrive, apologize, and give ten new Poké Snacks for any the Munchlax may have eaten. Other times, a {{p|Bonsly}} will appear, running away unless the player approaches it slowly. If it runs away, it will be seen at a different Poké Spot.

Poké Snacks can be purchased from Poké Marts for {{PDollar}}300 after the player talks to Duking in his house in Pyrite Town.

====Mystery Dungeon food====
{{main|Food (Mystery Dungeon)}}
There are a variety of different kinds of Pokémon food in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]], such as apples, [[Gummi]]s, [[Berry|Berries]], [[Seed]]s and [[health drink]]s. Gummis's effect varies on the type of the Pokémon and have an effect on the consumer's [[IQ]], while apples fill up the belly. Berries cause many effects, such as restoring HP and removing [[status ailment]]s. Seeds often cause special [[status ailment]]s. Health drinks generally raise [[stats]], but some may do other things like restore {{PP}}. All food will have a small effect on the belly as well. Food can be turned into drinks at [[Spinda's Café]].

====Sushi====
[[File:Pokemonfood.jpg|thumb|right|160px|{{p|Aerodactyl}}'s favorite food]]
In {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, a mini-game called "Sushi-Go-Round" features several {{p|Lickitung}} competing in a race against the clock to eat the most pieces of sushi. Some pieces are too spicy for the {{p|Lickitung}}, causing them to momentarily spin around in anguish, stalling them for time.

====Other food====
In [[Hey You, Pikachu!]] there are many more different kinds of food than in other Pokémon games. There are foods such as {{wp|cupcake}}s, {{wp|acorn}}s, {{wp|mushroom}}s, {{wp|corn}} (which turns into {{wp|popcorn}} if shocked by Pikachu), {{wp|carrot}}s, {{wp|onion}}s, {{wp|herbs}}, {{wp|radish}}es, {{wp|apple}}s, and {{wp|banana}}s. Other things are edible even though they are not typically eaten as food, such as {{wp|flowers}} and other {{wp|plants}}.

In [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]], Berries are often the common food source for Pokémon as well as their form of currency. A number of Pokémon can be befriended by offering them a large Berry. Iron ores are also considered a food source for the {{p|Aron}} in the game.

==In the anime==
[[File:AG108.png|thumb|200px|left|[[Ash's Glalie|Ash's Snorunt]] eating an apple]]
[[File:Slowking eating.jpg|right|thumb|200px|A {{p|Slowking}} drinking milk from a {{wp|coconut}}]]
Pokémon food has appeared in the anime as early as ''[[EP006|Clefairy and the Moon Stone]]'' as a sort of kibble. It is available for purchase in cans, as seen briefly in ''[[DP053|Tears For Fears!]]''. Several [[Pokémon Trainer]]s will make their own, especially {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}s and [[Pokémon Connoisseur]]s like {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Cilan}}. It is shown to be suitable for human consumption, but the flavor is not always agreeable with humans, as shown by the fact that [[Seymour]] was able to eat it without any problem, but {{Ash}} tried some and reacted badly. Good Pokémon food tastes great to Pokémon, however.

Brock often offers his homemade Pokémon food to try to gain a Pokémon's trust if it seems to be unfriendly or scared, such as a baby {{p|Stantler}} in ''[[EP125|Little Big Horn]]'', and a {{TP|Brock|Mudkip|Marshtomp}} in ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]'' which he caught after befriending. Most Pokémon are extremely fond of the food he makes, with the exception of a {{p|Jigglypuff}} in ''[[AG138|Rough, Tough Jigglypuff]]'' which outright refused it (although it's possible it realized it was a trap and refused to take the bait).

Pokémon are also known to consume food that is meant for people, such as [[rice ball]]s. In fact, some Pokémon, such as [[Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull]], loved to eat these more than anything else. As shown by {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}}, [[Ash's Swellow|Ash's Taillow]] and {{MTR}}, Pokémon are also able to eat chocolate without any ill effects.

Some Pokémon also eat food which would not be eaten by humans, such the {{p|Aron}} and {{p|Lairon}} that were shown to eat iron in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

==Eating other Pokémon==
[[File:Edible Magikarp.png|thumb|200px|{{Ash}} and {{an|Brock}} imagining a cooked {{p|Magikarp}}.]]
In the original Pokémon games and concept, it seems that most Pokémon were more animal-like. As such, wild Pokémon were originally portrayed as eating one another by some sources, in a very animal-like prey-predator system; for example, [[The Official Pokémon Handbook]]'s entry for {{p|Pidgeot}} says that "''When they hunt, Pidgeot fly on the surface of the water at top speed to catch unsuspecting Fish element prey like {{p|Magikarp}}.''" The Handbook also lists {{p|Golbat}} as drinking the blood of its enemies, not just sucking their "energy," as the Handbook refers to {{m|Leech Life}} in {{p|Zubat}}'s entry.

This theme is not as explicit in the anime or games; rarely being shown or mentioned. This may be because of moral issues; as the anime and games progress, Pokémon seem to be growing more human, with personalities, human mannerisms, etc., and such behavior might border on cannibalism (although in the [[original series]], {{AP|Pidgeotto}} immediately began to peck at {{AP|Ash's Caterpie|Butterfree}} when Ash first attempted to catch the [[Flying (type)|Bird]] Pokémon). Misty took notice and warned Ash that Pidgeotto might try to eat Caterpie, who was quickly returned to his Ball. Pidgeotto never attempted to harm Caterpie again once it had been captured by Ash. This concept was brought up again in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'' when {{TR|Meowth}} attempts to eat {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Gyarados|James's Magikarp}} only to have its hard scales break his teeth.

Some Pokédex entries still refer to Pokémon preying on each other, or at least sucking life force. This is seen in {{p|Haunter}} and {{p|Gengar}}, who in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, together with Gastly, lick the partner Pokémon until they vanish. {{p|Slowbro}}'s Pokédex entry in {{v|Crystal}} mentions that {{p|Shellder}} enjoys the taste of the ooze that comes out of the Slowbro's tail. This example is also supported by Team Rocket who cut off and sell the tails of {{p|Slowpoke}}, considering them a rare delicacy.

In [[Pokémon Snap]], some examples of Pokémon attempting to prey on other Pokémon can be observed. At the [[Pokémon Island Beach|Beach]], several Meowth can be seen chasing {{p|Pidgey}} at various points on the course. Near the end of the course, one can be witnessed lurking around a Pidgey nest before it is {{m|Gust|attacked}} by the Pidgey which roost there. Since Meowth are cats and Pidgey are birds, the Pidgey and their nest are likely being targeted by the Meowth for food. On the [[Pokémon Island River|River]], [[Todd Snap]] can use Pokémon food to attract Slowpoke to spots where they will begin fishing for Shellder. A caught Shellder will bite the Slowpoke's tail and evolve Slowpoke into {{p|Slowbro}}.

The Pokédex entry in {{2v|Ruby|Sapphire}} also claims that {{p|Taillow}} feed on {{p|Wurmple}}. This is further explored in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], when Wurmple of Team Tasty thinks its partner, {{p|Swellow}}, the evolved form of {{p|Taillow}}, will eventually eat it. Swellow, however, seems mortified at the idea of eating his teammate.

{{p|Cherubi}}'s {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond|s}} Pokédex entry describes its appendage as being "very sweet and tasty," possibly confirming that Cherubi's ball can be safely consumed by humans. Its {{v2|Platinum}} entry explains that {{p|Starly}} try to feed on Cherubi as well. Likewise, meat is often shown in the {{pkmn|anime}}, but while it has never been shown to come from Pokémon, no other food source has been explained. However, according to Ash's Pokédex in the anime; {{p|Farfetch'd}} make a good meal, especially when cooked with leek. It is because of this that they are nearly over-hunted into extinction. In another particular episode, [[Harley]] has a flashback in which a person stole his "snackie", which bore a resemblance to tiny {{p|Octillery}}, similar to the octopi served in some real-life restaurants.

{{p|Heatmor}}'s {{2v|Black|White}} Pokédex entries state that it preys on {{p|Durant}}.

==Eating Non-Pokémon Animals==
There are some examples and suggestions that [[Animals in the Pokémon world|non-Pokémon animals]] preyed on by some Pokémon. The Pokédex entries for {{p|Venonat}} and {{p|Venomoth}} mention them preying on small insects. {{p|Wailord}} has multiple Pokédex entries suggesting it eats {{wp|plankton}}, {{wp|zooplanton}} and {{wp|krill}}, which are small and microscopic plants and animals.

Examples of this also appeared from time to time in the [[original series]] of the anime. Before being [[catch|caught]], {{AP|Ash's Pidgeot|Pidgeotto}} is seen eating a {{wp|worm}}. In ''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]'', a statue based on fossil remains shows {{p|Kabutops}} preying on a large {{wp|fish}}. {{TRM|Meowth}} of [[Team Rocket]] has also been seen fantasizing about fish, and eating animal based foods such as clams and fried chicken.

==Food produced by Pokémon==
Some species of Pokémon are known to produce various kinds of food which can be safely consumed by humans and other Pokémon, presumably without the Pokémon in question being killed and consumed in the process.

* {{p|Chansey}} and {{p|Blissey}} are capable of laying eggs that are delicious and nutritious for humans and Pokémon.
* Certain {{type|Grass}} Pokémon such as {{p|Grotle}} and {{p|Snover}} are able to grow edible nuts or Berries on their bodies. While Pokémon always enjoy these, the same cannot always be said for humans. The food that Grotle produces, for example, tastes bad to humans.
* {{p|Shuckle}} are well known for storing certain kinds of Berries in their shells, which slowly ferment into juice. The juice has special properties if consumed by humans and Pokémon, and, as once demonstrated in the anime, can be used to make love potion.
* The fungus of {{p|Paras}} and {{p|Parasect}} can be used to make [[potion]]s and medicine.
* {{p|Tropius}} grow a bunch of fruits that resemble bananas on their neck, which can be picked and eaten by humans or other Pokémon.
* {{p|Miltank}} produce {{DL|Drink|Moomoo Milk}} which can be bought in the games and used as a healing item. It is stated in both the games and the anime to be both nutritious and delicious, and in the games it is stated that it is said kids who drink it will become hearty, healthy adults. In the anime, groups of Miltank are often kept to produce the milk not only for drinking, but also for the milk used to make dairy products as part of a business.
* {{p|Combee}} and {{p|Vespiquen}} gather nectar from flowers to produce [[Honey]] which is readily savored by various species of Pokémon. {{p|Mothim}} like to steal it.

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BW116

2013-05-27T23:37:56Z

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* {{BMGf|146208|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|148080|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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'''The Fires of a Red-Hot Reunion!''' (Japanese: '''燃えよリザードン！VSカイリュー！''' ''Burn, {{tt|Lizardon|Charizard}}! VS {{tt|Kairyu|Dragonite}}!'') is the 116th episode of the {{series|Best Wishes}}, and the 773rd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It first aired in Japan on March 7, 2013 and is scheduled to air in the United States on June 8, 2013.
{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have arrived at a [[Kanto]] Fair, and Ash feels both nostalgic and excited for seeing lots of Kanto Pokémon crafts. {{an|N}} realizes that Ash excitement must be because he's from Kanto, and Ash says that it's true. Also {{an|Iris}} is excited, and she runs along with Ash to explore the Fair, followed by {{an|Cilan}} and N. As they make their way through the Fair, Ash hears a familiar voice, and sees a video presentation, where none other than {{an|Professor Oak}} himself is presenting the three [[starter Pokémon]] of Kanto: {{type|Water}} {{p|Squirtle}}, {{type|Fire}} {{p|Charmander}}, and {{type|Grass}} {{p|Bulbasaur}}. N asks Ash which Pokémon he chose as his starter, to which Iris tells that {{AP|Pikachu}} is Ash's starter. N is surprised, and Ash explains that he arrived late, and all the other Pokémon were already taken, so he wound up with Pikachu, which turned out to be just great. The video presentation then ends, and a young lady then appears on a small stage, being ready to present Kanto's Fire-type starter Pokémon, Charmander. A puff of smoke covers the stage, and when it clears, a Charmander reveals itself. The crowd is excited, and Ash scans Charmander with his [[Pokédex]]. The presentation begins with Charmander using {{m|Ember}}, charming the audience. Charmander then begins spinning while still using Ember, but soon becomes dizzy and accidentally knocks over a lamp, which crashes onto it, as well as a piece of the stage wall. Ash is worried if Charmander is okay, but then Charmander's tail rises from the rubble, indicating that it's at least somewhat fine.

Charmander is taken to a [[Pokémon Center]], where [[Nurse Joy]] puts some band-aids on it. She notices Ash and his friends outside of the room, and comes out, saying that Charmander just needs a little rest to recover, making them relieved.

With Charmander getting well, Ash and his friends sit down to drink. Ash tells how this Charmander reminded him of his own Charmander. Cilan is surprised, and wonders that didn't Ash start his journey with Pikachu. Ash admits that that is the truth, but that he also later [[EP011|encountered an abandoned Charmander]], which he, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Misty}} had saved from a downpour, its tail flame barely burning. It had been taken to a Pokémon Center, from which, as soon as it had recovered, had left to return to wait for [[Damian|its Trainer]]. A while later, it had proved its strength by saving Pikachu from the hands of {{TRT}}, prompting its Trainer to take it back. Charmander, however, witnessing how selfish its Trainer was, refused to re-join him, and instead went together with Ash. They then went through many experiences together, such as [[EP025|helping Ash to catch]] a {{AP|Primeape}}, [[EP032|allowing him to earn]] the {{Badge|Soul}} from [[Koga]], and [[Snow Way Out!|warming him up during a snowstorm]]. It had [[EP043|then evolved into]] a {{p|Charmeleon}}, and [[EP044|started to disobey him]]. It had soon after [[EP046|evolved again]], now becoming a {{AP|Charizard}}, but still retaining its [[obedience|disobedience]]. Although Charizard had [[EP059|helped him to defeat]] [[Blaine]] and earn the {{Badge|Volcano}}, its [[EP079|disobedience at the Indigo Plateau]] had cost him the place in the [[Pokémon League]]'s quarter-finals. Iris wonders how this could've happened, to which Cilan reminds her how she has had the same kind of problems with her {{TP|Iris|Excadrill}} and {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}}.

Ash then starts telling how his relationship with Charizard had finally taken a turn to the better at the [[Orange Islands]], where Charizard [[EP105|had been frozen in a battle]] against a {{p|Poliwrath}}, severely weakening it. Ash had stayed along Charizard's side all night, trying to help it recover as well as he could. Seeing how unselfishly Ash was taking care of it, Charizard had finally earned Ash's trust and started obeying him, even defeating Poliwrath in a [[rematch]]. Cilan then wonders why Charizard isn't still in Ash's [[party|team]], even though it had become his friend. Ash explains that when he had entered the [[Johto]] [[region]], [[EP134|he and his friends had met]] {{jo|Liza}} and found out about the [[Charicific Valley]], where lots of Charizard were training to become stronger. Ash's Charizard had tried to test its powers with the Charizard in the Valley, but was proven to be seriously underleveled compared to them. Making one of the hardest decisions of his life, Ash had decided to leave Charizard at the Valley, so that it could train and become more worthy and stronger battler. Since then, Charizard had rejoined Ash in several important fights, such as in [[EP254|his Gym battle against Clair]], [[EP270|his Silver Conference battle against Gary]], as well as [[AG136|his Battle Frontier match]] against [[Noland's Articuno]], proving that its training at the Charicific Valley had indeed paid off.

The young lady and her Charmander then appear, apologizing for all the trouble they had caused. Ash tells Charmander not to try too much, and it and its Trainer then leave. Ash thinks that he now wants to meet Charizard again, making both Iris and Cilan excited of the idea to see it, Cilan mostly because he wants to see how Ash's relationship with Charizard differs from the one with Pikachu. He makes a phone call to Professor Oak, who tells that Charizard has already been sent from the Valley to the lab, waiting to be transferred. Oak asks which Pokémon Ash is going to send to him as an exchange, to which Ash says that he's going to send his {{AP|Unfezant}}. Oak is interested of how it would get along with Ash's {{AP|other|Noctowl}} {{AP|Flying|Swellow}}-{{AP|types|Staraptor}} at the lab, and agrees. The exchange is then made, sending Unfezant's [[Poké Ball]] to Professor Oak, while Charizard's Poké Ball appears at the Pokémon Center.

Ash joins the others on the outside at the battlefield. Iris and Cilan eager Ash to show Charizard, so Ash, after taking a deep breath, sends out the Flame Pokémon, which emerges from the Ball with a ground-shaking roar. Pikachu jumps on Charizard's shoulder, and the others are amazed at the sight of the magnificent Pokémon. As Ash introduces Charizard to his friends, it greets him with its usual {{m|Flamethrower}} scorching. Ash compliments Charizard's Flamethrower, and they have a fist tap. Even N is impressed, seeing how much their friendship has deepened just because of Charizard long absence, saying that they are indeed true friends. Ash then calls out his [[Unova]] team to greet Charizard, and Iris does the same. Ash introduces his new Pokémon to Charizard, but quickly Charizard's eyes focus on Iris's Dragonite, who glares back at it with an equally fiery stare. Noticing the sprouting rivalry between their Pokémon, Ash challenges Iris and Dragonite to a battle, saying that it'll be the only way to let the two Pokémon to settle their differences without everything getting out of control. Iris gladly accepts the challenge, making Cilan extremely excited.

The battle begins with Dragonite firing a Flamethrower, which Charizard counters with its own Flamethrower. Charizard then takes flight, with Dragonite following right on its tail. Iris tells Dragonite to use {{m|ThunderPunch}}, which Ash counters by having Charizard use {{m|Wing Attack}}, effectively blocking Dragonite's attack. Ash then has Charizard use {{m|Slash}}, and Iris counters by having Dragonite use {{m|Dragon Rush}}. The two moves collide in a big explosion, and Iris excited of how strong her Dragonite is. However, her hopes are soon crushed as Charizard emerges from the dust cloud and roars loudly. Ash decides show the results of Charizard's training by having it to counter a {{type|Dragon}} [[move|attack]] with another Dragon-type attack, and tells Charizard to use {{m|Dragon Tail}}. Iris tells Dragonite to fly away, but Charizard quickly catches it up and hits the Dragon Pokémon, sending it crashing into the ground. When the dust clears, Dragonite is seen holding its right arm, clearly damaged. N then calls off the battle, saying that the two Pokémon have already settled their differences. Cilan is impressed, and says that it was a good idea to hold this a battle. Iris, however, wonders why Dragon Rush wasn't {{DL|Damage modification|super effective}} on Charizard, since it was a Dragon-type attack. The others then are mildly surprised, N even chucking a bit, and Ash corrects Iris that Charizard is not a Dragon-type. Iris is shocked and protests that how could it then be able to use a Dragon-type attack and look so much like a Dragon-type, to which Ash replies by showing her Charizard's Pokédex entry, which clearly states that Charizard is a {{t|Fire}}/{{type|Flying}}, shocking Iris even more, as she had already thought about catching herself a Charmander. Ash decides to take Charizard with him on his Unova journey, making both his friends and Charizard excited, with the latter firing a celebrating Flamethrower into the sky.

==Major events==

* [[Ash's Charizard]] returns and is revealed to have learned {{m|Wing Attack}}, {{m|Slash}}, and {{m|Dragon Tail}}.
* Charizard battles [[Iris's Dragonite]]. The battle is called off by {{an|N}}.
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da BW116.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* {{Tracey}}
* {{an|N}}
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Magikarp salesman]]
* {{an|Misty}} (flashback)
* {{an|Brock}} (flashback)
* [[Jessie]] (flashback)
* [[James]] (flashback)
* [[Damian]] (flashback)
* [[Koga]] (flashback)
* [[Tad]] (flashback)
* {{jo|Liza}} (flashback)

===Pokémon===

[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Charmander}} ''(Japan)''
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}}; flashback)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}; flashback)
* {{p|Charmeleon}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}; flashback)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}}; flashback)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}}; flashback)
* {{p|Primeape}} ({{OP|Ash|Primeape}}; flashback)
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})
* {{p|Snivy}} ({{OP|Ash|Snivy}})
* {{p|Boldore}} ({{OP|Ash|Boldore}})
* {{p|Excadrill}} ({{OP|Iris|Excadrill}})
* {{p|Emolga}} ({{OP|Iris|Emolga}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{OP|Iris|Dragonite}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}}; flashback)
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Magikarp}} ({{OP|Magikarp salesman|Magikarp}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[starter Pokémon]])
* {{p|Charmander}} (unknown Trainer's)
* {{p|Spearow}} (multiple; flashback)
* {{p|Golbat}} ({{OP|Koga|Golbat}}; flashback)
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} (flashback)
* {{p|Magmar}} ({{OP|Blaine|Magmar}}; flashback)
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Ritchie]]'s; [[Sparky]]; flashback)
* {{p|Poliwrath}} ([[Tad]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{jo|Liza}}'s; [[Charla]]; flashback)
* {{p|Dragonair}} ({{OP|Clair|Dragonair}}; flashback)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ({{OP|Gary|Blastoise}}; flashback)
* {{p|Articuno}} ({{OP|Noland|Articuno}}; flashback)
* {{p|Charizard}} (multiple; flashback)

==Trivia==
* [[Professor Oak's lecture|Professor Oak's Pokémon Live Caster]]: [[Pokémon Global Link]]'s {{TP|Iris|Dragonite}} event for ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]''.
* This is the first appearance of Ash's Charizard since ''[[AG190|Pace - The Final Frontier!]]'', 309 episodes ago.
** This is also the first appearance of [[Ash's Primeape]] outside of an opening since [[EP029|its departure to train with Anthony]] over 700 episodes ago, appearing in the Charizard flashback sequence.
* This is the first time {{an|Misty}} had a speaking role since ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.
** This is also the first time since ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'' when {{Tracey}} has made an appearance in person.
* This episode marks the first time since ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]'' in which one of Ash's [[Pokemon: Indigo League|Kanto]] Pokémon (besides {{AP|Pikachu}}) is in Ash's regular party (rather than for just a day or for a single event).
* This episode features the following flashbacks, which have all been reanimated to match the style introduced in {{series|Best Wishes}}:
** Ash and {{an|Brock}} saving {{p|Charmander}} from the rain, and Ash later capturing it from ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]''.
** Charmander battling {{AP|Primeape}} from ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''.
** The battle between Charmander and [[Koga's Golbat]] from ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''.
** Charmander, {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}} huddling with Ash from ''[[Snow Way Out!]]''.
** Charmander's [[evolution]] into {{p|Charmeleon}} in ''[[EP043|The March of the Exeggutor Squad]]''.
** Charmeleon beginning to disobey Ash in ''[[EP044|The Problem with Paras]]''.
** The battle between Charmeleon and {{p|Aerodactyl}} which caused Charmeleon to evolve from ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]''.
** Charizard defeating [[Blaine's Magmar]] from ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''
** Charizard refusing to battle for Ash, costing him the [[Indigo League]] from ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''.
** Charizard being defeated and severely weakened by [[Tad]]'s {{p|Poliwrath}}, and Ash's later actions that allowed him to regain Charizard's trust in ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]''.
** Charizard's desperation to be accepted at the [[Charicific Valley]] and Ash leaving it behind in ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]]''.
** Defeating [[Clair's Dragonair]] from ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]''.
** Defeating [[Gary's Blastoise]] from ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]''.
** Battling [[Noland's Articuno]] from ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]''.
* Unlike the other moves seen in the flashbacks, [[Clair's Dragonair]]'s {{m|Iron Tail}} was not reanimated to match the move's appearance in {{series|Best Wishes}}.
* This is the first time a flashback to a previous Pokémon league that is not the most recent Pokémon league is shown. A flashback is shown of the [[Indigo League]], and Ash had just recently competed in the [[Vertress Conference]].
[[File:BW116 Team Rocket.png|220px|thumb|[[Team Rocket trio]]'s only appearance in this episode ]]
* This episode marks the first time that {{m|Seismic Toss}} is not in Charizard's moveset since it was first used in ''[[EP059|Volcanic Panic]]''.
** Despite being part {{type|Flying}}, this episode also marks the first time Charizard is seen using {{m|Wing Attack|a Flying-type move}}.
* This is the first time when Ash has sent a Pokémon from his [[Unova]] team to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], namely {{AP|Unfezant}}.
* [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} only appear briefly in a flashback being burned by {{AP|Charmander}}'s {{m|Flamethrower}}, leaving only their weak silhouette visible.
* The [[Magikarp salesman]] makes a speaking cameo appearance in this episode as one of the vendors at the Kanto Fair, meaning he has now appeared at least once in every anime series so far.
* Ash's [[Sinnoh]] attire is the only one he was not shown wearing during this episode, as his Charizard does not appear throughout the {{series|Diamond and Pearl}}.

===Errors===
* During the flashback of ''[[Snow Way Out!]]'', some of the feathers on Pidgeotto's head are colored yellow like its {{p|Pidgeot|evolved form}} instead of pink.
* During the flashback of ''[[EP046|Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon]]'', Aerodactyl's leg is colored orange while it holds Ash.
* During the flashback when Ash was sending Charizard to the [[Charicific Valley]], Ash's sleeve is discolored.
* Before Oak sent Ash's Charizard for his Unfezant, his eyes are colored brown instead of black.
* After Ash picks up Charizard's Poké Ball, the wrist of his glove is colored green instead of red.

<gallery>
File:BW116 error 1.png|Pidgeotto with Pidgeot's feathers on its head
File:BW116 error 2.png|Aerodactyl with Charizard's coloration
File:BW116 error 3.png|Ash's sleeve is blue like the rest of his jacket
File:BW116 error 4.png|Oak's miscolored eyes
File:BW116 error 5.png|Ash's glove has the same coloration as [[List of clothing in the anime#Advanced Generation series|the one]] he wore during the [[Advanced Generation series|AG series]]
</gallery>

===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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Drake (Orange League)

2013-05-20T23:28:10Z

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|corecolor={{orange color light}}
|bordercolor={{orange color dark}}
|name=Drake
|jname=ユウジ
|tmname=Yūji
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|gender=Male
|hometown=[[Pummelo Island]]
|region=[[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]
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'''Drake''' (Japanese: '''ユウジ''' ''Yūji'') is the leader of the [[Orange League]]. {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeat him in a [[Full Battle]] at [[Pummelo Stadium]] receive the [[Winner's Trophy]] and enter the Orange League [[Palace of Victory|Hall of Fame]].

[[Ash Ketchum]] battled him in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'' and ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]''.

Although the dub implies that Drake is merely a fifth [[Gym Leader]] in the Orange League, the Japanese version specifically uses the title [[Head Leader]] to denote his importance. Additionally, Drake is not necessarily a [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]] either, given that it is not clarified whether or not he ever actually had to defeat a previous Head Leader in order to take the title (though it is suggested). In ''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]'' manga, he is referred to as the Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader. Ash battles him in ''[[Electric Tale of Pikachu volume 4|Surf's Up, Pikachu]]''.

In both the anime and manga, Ash was the first person to defeat Drake in Orange League history. Many Trainers never even got past Drake's first Pokémon, {{p|Ditto}}, apparently losing their cool seeing a copycat defeat their own Pokémon. Before Ash's challenge, Drake seemed bored and wondered if anyone would ever defeat him. He keeps his prized {{p|Dragonite}}'s [[Poké Ball]] around his neck. Though no one (before Ash battles him, that is) has ever knocked out four of his Pokémon in a row, it is implied that some Trainers did get past his five other Pokémon only to be defeated by Dragonite, as the announcer says that he has saved Dragonite for last many times before.

Regardless of his English name and his affinity for {{type|Dragon}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, Drake apparently has no relation to either {{EF|Drake}} of the [[Hoenn League]] nor [[Lance]] of the [[Indigo League]], though a resemblance to the latter is evident.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Drake's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Drake
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Drake Dragonite.png
|epnum=EP111
|epname=Hello, Pummelo!
|vajp=Katsuyuki Konishi
|vaen=Katsuyuki Konishi
|desc=Knowing a variety of attacks including {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, and {{m|Dragon Rage}} along with 7 more, {{p|Dragonite}} was Drake's powerhouse and Drake's sixth and final Pokémon to be used in battle. Dragonite was used to battle against four of Ash's Pokémon - defeating his {{AP|Charizard}}, {{AP|Squirtle}}, {{AP|Tauros}}, and even breaking from battle to send {{TRT}} blasting off, before finally being defeated by a close-range {{m|Thunder}} from [[Ash's Pikachu]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drake
|pkmn=Ditto
|type1=Normal
|img=Drake Ditto.png
|epnum=EP111
|epname=Hello, Pummelo!
|vajp=Kotono Mitsuishi
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|desc={{p|Ditto}} was Drake's first Pokémon used against Ash. With its {{m|Transform}}, it was able to completely mimic Pikachu and match all of its attacks. However, in the end Pikachu was able to outpace Ditto due to Ditto's physical condition remaining the same despite its transformation. It was defeated after Pikachu managed to stand up and knock Ditto to the ground with its tail after a prolonged race using {{m|Agility}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]''.

Ditto's only move is {{m|Transform}}. 
Ditto has also used {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}}, {{m|ThunderShock}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}}, {{m|Agility}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}{{tt|*|Ash's Pikachu's}} via Transform.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drake
|pkmn=Onix
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Drake Onix.png
|epnum=EP111
|epname=Hello, Pummelo!
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Unshō Ishizuka
|desc={{p|Onix}} was Ash's second opponent. {{AP|Squirtle}} started the battle with a {{m|Water Gun}}, but Onix dodged it using {{m|Dig}}. Ash then decided to send Squirtle into the water only to be stopped a couple feet shy by Onix emerging from underground which knocked Squirtle into the air before using {{m|Bind}}. Squirtle escaped Bind by using {{m|Hydro Pump}}. After using a {{m|Skull Bash}} on the now weak Onix, Ash's Squirtle won the battle. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]''.

Onix's known moves are {{m|Dig}} and {{m|Bind}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drake
|pkmn=Gengar
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|img=Drake Gengar.png
|epnum=EP111
|epname=Hello, Pummelo!
|vajp=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vaen=Ted Lewis
|desc=Drake's third Pokémon against Ash was {{p|Gengar}}. Ash initially sent out {{AP|Tauros}}, but after a failed attempt at {{m|Fissure}} which allowed Gengar to counter with Confuse Ray, Ash then switched for {{AP|Lapras}}. Lapras avoided a Hypnosis attack by diving underwater where upon surfacing both Lapras and Gengar launched their respective {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Night Shade}} attacks simultaneously which resulted in a massive explosion knocking out both Pokémon.

Gengar's known moves are {{m|Confuse Ray}}, {{m|Hypnosis}} and {{m|Night Shade}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drake
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Drake Venusaur.png
|epnum=EP112
|epname=Enter The Dragonite
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Drake's fourth Pokémon faced off against Ash's Tauros. Tauros's Fissure didn't work due to the sand field's cushioning effect. But after surviving Venusaur's SolarBeam, Tauros was able to defeat {{p|Venusaur}} with a {{m|Take Down}} attack.

Venusaur's known moves are {{m|SolarBeam}} and {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drake
|pkmn=Electabuzz
|type1=Electric
|img=Drake Electabuzz.png
|epnum=EP112
|epname=Enter The Dragonite
|vajp=Kōichi Sakaguchi
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Addie Blaustein
|desc={{p|Electabuzz}} was Drake's fifth Pokémon. Initially defeating {{AP|Bulbasaur}} with ease, {{AP|Charizard}} was able to withstand a ThunderPunch and a Thunder before defeating Electabuzz with {{m|Seismic Toss}}.

Electabuzz's known moves are {{m|ThunderShock}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, {{m|ThunderPunch}} and {{m|Thunder}}.}}

==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Drake EToP.png|thumb|Drake in the Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Drake appears as {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}}'s final opponent in the [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga. After defeating the other Orange League Gym Leaders, Ash goes to battle Drake at Pummelo Island. The battle starts with Ash using his Pikachu and Drake with his Ditto. After a long, tough battle, Pikachu manages to defeat his clone with a well executed {{m|Swift}} attack.

Most of the battle is not shown and it shows Drake with only his Dragonite left while Ash still has three Pokémon. Drake sends out his Dragonite which proceeds to easily defeat Ash's {{AP|Squirtle}}. Next, Dragonite faces Ash's {{AP|Charizard}} and despite the fact that it is smaller than its opponent, Dragonite eventually defeats it. Lastly, Dragonite faces Ash's Pikachu and despite the clear advantage it possessed, Pikachu climbs into its mouth and shocks it from the inside, defeating it. Afterwards, Drake commends Ash for his victory.

====Pokémon====
This listing is of Drake's known Pokémon in the manga:
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Drake
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Drake Dragonite EToP.png
|epnum=ET17
|epname=The Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader
|desc={{p|Dragonite}} is Drake's strongest Pokémon. It was the last Pokémon used against Ash in their match. Dragonite proved powerful, strong enough to take down two of Ash's Pokémon and severely damaging a third before finally being defeated by an {{type|Electric}} attack inside of its mouth.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drake
|pkmn=Ditto
|type1=Normal
|img=Drake Ditto EToP.png
|epnum=ET17
|epname=The Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader
|desc={{p|Ditto}} was the first Pokémon Drake used against Ash. With its powerful ability to take the form of its opponent, it was a dangerous foe for Pikachu. However, a well used strategy allowed Pikachu to defeat its doppelganger.

Ditto's only move is {{m|Transform}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Drake
|pkmn=Rhyhorn
|type1=Ground
|type2=Rock
|img=Drake Rhyhorn EToP.png
|epnum=ET17
|epname=The Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader
|desc={{p|Rhyhorn}} was only seen in a flashback. It is currently unknown whether or not Drake still has it.

None of Rhyhorn's moves are known.}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{orange color}}|bordercolor={{orange color light}}
|ja=遊佐浩二 ''Kōji Yusa''
|en=[[Scottie Ray]]
|es_eu=Alejandro García
|es_la=Yamil Atala
|pt_br=Silvio Giraldi}}

==Trivia==
* Drake's Electabuzz used all of the {{type|Electric}} moves introduced in [[Generation I]] except for {{m|Thunder Wave}}, meaning that it used all the damaging Electric moves known at the time.
* Drake's Gengar unofficially used the Levitate Ability to avoid Tauros and its {{m|Fissure}} attack despite the concept of Abilities not being present at the time. It would then have {{a|Levitate|the Ability}} in [[Generation III]].

==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{orange color}}; border: 3px solid #{{orange color dark}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
! Name
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ユウジ ''Yūji''
| Possibly from りゅう ''ryuu'' dragon.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English, German, Spanish
| Drake
| Possibly from Draco, meaning dragon.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Didier
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 강산 ''Gangsan''
|
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 勇次 ''Yǒngcì''
| From 勇次 ''Yūji''. Also, 勇 means brave.
|}

{{-}}
{{Champions}} 
{{Electric Tale of Pikachu characters}} 
{{Gym Leaders of the Orange Archipelago}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

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[[Category:Male characters]]

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[[fr:Didier]]
[[it:Drake (Lega d'Orange)]]
[[ja:ユウジ]]
[[zh:勇次]]

Team Rocket's mechas

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'''Team Rocket's mechas''' usually refers to mechas used by [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} in one of their wild schemes. Throughout the {{pkmn|anime}}, the [[Team Rocket trio]] have had many robots and machines. It is unknown how they get them, since they usually have little money, and how they are transported to the location it is to be used at. Most of the time, the robots fail and get destroyed, some even before getting a chance to be used. They first appeared in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' with the debut of Team Rocket's Balloon.

==In the anime==
===Original series===
{{Rmech/h}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Balloon.png|150px]]
| {{p|Meowth}} Hot Air Balloon
| ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]
| This balloon has often been Team Rocket's main mode of [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|transportation]]. It can be given many attachments including rockets, vacuums, nets, fists and cages. The balloon has been changed on certain occasions as well. It was changed to other Pokémon, such as {{p|Wobbuffet}} or {{p|Gliscor}}, and even items, as in a [[Poké Ball]]. It appeared regularly until the {{series|Best Wishes}}. They later start using it again in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', where it is redesigned; the new design incorporates a blue basket with the new Team Rocket logo and a pair of engines on it, plus a new Meowth portion with no arm and a larger engine on its back.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Boat shaped mecha EP007.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''
| Constructed of a stolen massive vacuum and a giant hose. Used to suck water and Pokémon from the pool at the [[Cerulean Gym]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Flying Stadium.png|150px]]
| Flying Stadium
| ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]''
| Has vacuums which suck Pokémon into the stadium and balloons that make it fly.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Drill mecha.png|150px]]
| Automatic-High-Speed-Super-Duper-Whatchamacallit (A.H.S.D.W.)
| ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]''
| Can drill holes that can be used for traps and is remote controlled.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Gyarados Submarine.png|150px]]
| {{p|Gyarados}} Submarine
| ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'' (Japan) ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly For Magnemite]]'' (Worldwide)
| Powered by pedaling, serves as underwater transportation, has many attachments such as wheels and arms, and is capable of launching missiles.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Helicopter.png|150px]]
| Team R Helicopter
| ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''
| Just an ordinary helicopter marked with big red "R" sign in front. However, it has a pole that can be utilized to create a giant net. It was used again in ''[[AG043|Let Bagons Be Bagons!]]'' when it had a jet pack for Meowth to use.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Kangaskhan bot.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP034|The Kangaskhan Kid]]''
| The Giant {{p|Kangaskhan}} bot moves by controlling it from the car underneath it, and it has two rockets in the form of paws.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Tickle Machine.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP035|The Legend of Dratini]]''
| This mecha was used to tickle [[Kaiser]] by using a feather on his foot, to tell Team Rocket where {{p|Dratini}} was. It appeared again in ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'' to massage and tickle {{an|Daniel}}'s {{p|Snorlax}}, and to capture [[Ash's Pikachu]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Tank EP064.png|150px]]
| Tank
| ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]''
| Made of rubber, and has capture missiles with a cannon net inside. Also possessed live missiles.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Giant claw crane.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]''
| A giant claw crane used to grasp a bunch of Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Grasshopper mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP074|All Fired Up!]]''
| Has very good jumping abilities, was used to steal the flame of {{p|Moltres}} from Indigo Stadium.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP082.png|150px]]
| Team Rocket Dirigible
| ''[[EP082|A Scare in the Air]]''
| A very old and rundown blimp that was used to capture Ash and Pikachu.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Magikarp Submarine.png|150px]]
| {{p|Magikarp}} Submarine
| ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide!]]''
| Powered by pedaling, serves as underwater [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|transportation]], has arms that can be extended, and legs that can also be extended on land. Its weapons include nets ([[DP104|once to capture]] {{p|Cresselia}}) and extendable fists. This was often used by Team Rocket as an alternative mode of transportation while they were pursuing Ash and Pikachu in the [[Orange Archipelago]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TeamRocketMechaEP105.png|150px]]
| Robotic Mole
| ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]''
| Can dig underground and has a compartment for holding {{AP|Pikachu}}.
|-style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:MechaMeowthanator.png|150px]]
| Mecha-Meowthinator
| ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]''
| Shoots a rocket out of its ear and releases a claw that can grab packages and Pokémon. The whiskers on the top of its head act as lightning rods, and its tail grounds absorbed electricity. It also releases small drills from its fingertips which have the power to destroy rocks.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robo-Rhydon.png|150px]]
| Robo-{{p|Rhydon}}
| ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''
| It uses Jessie's {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} and {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} to power up. It uses James's {{TP|James|Weezing}}'s {{m|Smog}} and Jessie's Arbok's {{m|Poison Sting}} to attack. 
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Electrode Eliminator.png|150px]]
| {{p|Electrode}} Eliminator
| ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]''
| Has arms to pick up {{p|Electrode}}, and can make them {{m|Explosion|explode}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP118 Team Rocket Automated Pep Squad.png|150px]]
| Team Rocket Automated Pep Squad
| rowspan=3|''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]''
| Robotic cheering squad that was used to encourage [[Casey (anime)|Casey]] and her team. They used trumpets and balloons, and cheered "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]".
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP118 The Real Hitting Machine of the Team Rocket Lineup.png|150px]]
| The Real Hitting Machine of the Team Rocket Lineup
| Hitting Machine used to hit Pikachu and {{AP|Chikorita}} towards Team Rocket.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP118 Team Rocket Pitching Machines.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| Pitching machines used to hit baseballs at Ash and his friends.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Pinsir.png|150px]]
| Mechanical {{p|Pinsir}}
| ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]''
| Can suck sap from trees, it can also absorb electric attacks and send them out of its pincers.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Stantler.png|150px]]
| Anti-{{p|Stantler}} No.7
| ''[[EP125|The Little Big Horn]]''
| Used to Lure and capture Stantler, it is numbered 7 after the first 6 prototypes.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Snowball Launcher.png|150px]]
| Snowball Launcher
| ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue]]''
| Worn like a [[bag|backpack]], it is used to throw snowballs.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:ArboTank.png|150px]]
| {{p|Arbok|Arbo}}Tank
| ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot]]''
| Has extendable arms, a giant spring on bottom, can drill through rock. Also contains superfluous gadgets included to add to the price tag, such as fireworks and a {{p|Pidgey}} {{wp|cuckoo clock}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Gigantic Mistake.png|150px]]
| Gigantic Mistake
| ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]]''
| Planned to use to catch Charizard in [[Charicific Valley]], but was used to help [[Ash's Charizard]] prove its strength instead. It appears to be based on the {{tc|Bug Catcher}} [[Trainer class]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Recycle Rubber Robot.png|150px]]
| Recycle Rubber Robot
| ''[[EP136|Chikorita's Big Upset]]''
| Giant robot constructed of tires and remotely controlled by {{MTR}}, that was used to steal [[Ash's Chikorita]] and {{AP|Pikachu}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Mecha Spinarak.png|150px]]
| Mecha Spinarak
| ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]''
| Giant mechanical {{p|Spinarak}} controlled by {{MTR}}, that was used to try to unmask [[Mr. Parker|Gligarman]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Meowth Bubblegum Bot.png‎|150px]]
| {{p|Meowth}} Bubblegum Bot
| ''[[EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting ]]''
| Shoots bubblegum from fingers.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:The Super Diglett Mark 2.png‎|150px]]
| The Super {{p|Diglett}} Mark 2
| ''[[EP142|A Shadow of a Drought ]]''
| Used to dig a large hole in order to get [[Team Rocket#The trio|Team Rocket]] some water.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Torcher Scorcher.png|150px]]
| Torcher Scorcher
| ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad]]''
| Shoots fire out of hoses
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP154 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP154|Fowl Play!]]''
| Has air pumps for blowing gusts of wind, as well as a vacuum.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Giant Gengar Robot.png|150px]]
| Giant {{p|Gengar}}
| ''[[EP156|The Psychic Sidekicks!]]''
| Has mirrors for eyes that reflect {{t|Psychic}} attacks, such as {{m|Psybeam}}, and it also has an extremely long tongue that grabs Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Barrel Robot.png|150px]]
| Barrel Robot
| ''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]''
| Can squash anything it rolls over, and has extendable arms, and a drill.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep162 Cyborg Meowth.png|150px]]
| Cyborg Meowth
| ''[[EP160|Air Time!]]''
| (Radio show only.) It is the Team Rocket's Meowth that was converted into a cyborg. It can transform into a rocket.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep168 Boxing Meowth.png|150px]]
| Win Mean Fight Meowth Machine
| ''[[EP166|Two Hits and a Miss]]''
| It launches its boxing gloves to grab Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robo-Mecha Wobbuffet.png|150px]]
| Robo-Mecha Wobbuffet
| ''[[EP171|Power Play!]]''
| It uses an attack that has the same effect as {{m|Counter}} attack.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep174 Gust Attack Blowing Vac.png|150px]]
| Gust Attack Blowing Vac
| ''[[EP172|Mountain Time]]''
| It has two powerful settings: 1) one that blows out, 2) one that is a super strong vacuum to suck everything right back.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep177 Win-Mean Fight-the-Bite Machine.png|150px]]
| Win Mean Fight-the-Bite Meowth Machine
| ''[[EP175|The Trouble with Snubbull]]''
| It uses its tail as bait to capture Madame Muchmoney's Granbull. It also has an electricshock on its tail. The gloves and tail can launch like rockets.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep181 Super Sucker.png|150px]]
| Super Sucker
| ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]''
| It is used to suck Pokémon, Pikachu's electricity and apples, and it can also blow air.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep185 Eeveelution Cage.png|150px]]
| [[Eeveelution]] Cage
| ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]''
| It has a specialized cage for the following Eeveelutions: a shock-proof cage for Jolteon, a bubbly cage for Vaporeon, a heat-resistant cage for Flareon, a cute cage for Eevee, and a stark white cage for Umbreon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep186 Mega Murkrow Mark 5.png|150px]]
| Mega {{p|Murkrow}} Mark 5
| ''[[EP184|All That Glitters!]]''
| It has a vacuum that sucks the Murkrow's shiny collections, and an extra powerful option that can blow you away. It also has a grabber inside its beak (to grab Pikachu).
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep189 Blizzard Machine.png|150px]]
| {{m|Blizzard}} Machine
| ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]''
| Creates a Blizzard.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep192 Natural Rocket.png|150px]]
| Natural Rocket
| rowspan=2|''[[EP190|The Stolen Stones!]]''
| It is a rocket used for transportation by Team Rocket.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep192 Grab-a-Hand.png|150px]]
| Grab-a-Hand
| It is an extendible hand used for grabbing stuff and Pokémon, that can also absorb electricity.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep194 Poke-Pod.png|150px]]
| Poké Pod
| rowspan=2|''[[EP192|Wayward Wobbuffet]]''
| It is used to trap Pikachu inside. James described it as "A device that can revolutionize Pokémon training" and as "A Pokémon transport device made-up of super tough plastic that is harder than diamonds. It's absolutely indestructible".
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep194 Wobb-alloon1.png|150px]]
| Wobballoon
| A hot-air balloon with Wobbuffet design.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Digatron.png|150px]]
| {{m|Dig}}atron
| ''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]''
| Can dig tunnels in the ground, and has rockets.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robot Bayleef.png|150px]]
| Robotic {{p|Bayleef}}
| ''[[EP200|Turning Over a New Bayleef]]''
| Serves as transportation, but can use {{m|Vine Whip}} to pick up Pokémon from the ground.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep203_Rocking_Rocket_Trapeze.png|150px]]
| Rocking Rocket Trapeze
| ''[[EP201|Doin' What Comes Natu-rally]]''
| Used by Jessie and James for them to grab Pokemon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep205_Robo-Skiploom.png|150px]]
| Robo-{{p|Skiploom}}
| ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
| Used to lure {{p|Smoochum}} and {{p|Togepi}}. It uses mega {{m|Tackle}} attack.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Wobbuffet Boat.png|150px]]
| {{p|Wobbuffet}} Rubber Life Raft
| ''[[EP204|Right On, Rhydon]]''
| Inflatable for quick getaway.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:M04 Glider.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[M04|Pokémon 4Ever]]''
| A glider used to follow Ash and his friends, it was destroyed when the wind caught it, causing it to crash.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Tentacruel Submarine.png‎|150px]]
| Mechanical {{p|Tentacruel}}
| ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]''
| Used mainly to capture {{AP|Pikachu}} using its extendable tentacles.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP210_Mystery_Missile.png|150px]]
| Mystery Missile
| rowspan=2|''[[EP208|Fight for the Light!]]''
| It contains James' {{TP|James|Weezing}} in it.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP210_Fan-tastic.png‎|150px]]
| Fan-tastic
| A fan used as a rotor for the Meowth balloon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Bigger Net.png|150px]]
| James' Super Bigger Net
| rowspan=2|''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]''
| A bazooka that sends out net. Used to catch Pikachu.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep212_balloon_add-on.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| It has three-propeler for additional hover support and a net for capturing Pokemon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep213_booster_rocket.png|150px]]
| Booster Rocket
| ''[[EP211|Fly Me to the Moon]]''
| Used to boost the up stream of the Meowth Balloon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Capture Missile.png|150px]]
| Capture Missile
| ''[[EP212|Takin' It on the Chinchou]]''
| Used to capture the {{p|Chinchou}} with a net.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Corsola Cable Snag.png|150px]]
| Multiple {{p|Corsola}} Cable Snag
| ''[[EP213|A Corsola Caper!]]''
| Has a multiple cable to catch multiple Corsola.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Jewlry Vacuum.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP219|Hi Ho Silver... Away!]]''
| Attached to Meowth Balloon and used to suck all the jewelry from stores.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Lugia Robot.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]''
| Used by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] to lure [[Silver]]. It resembles a [[Lugia]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Lugia Balloon.png|150px]]
| {{p|Lugia}} Balloon
| rowspan=2|''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]''
| Inflatable, lures {{p|Lugia}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Pokémon Provoker.png|150px]]
| [[Namba]]'s Nasty Pokémon Provoker
| Invented by Prof. Namba for Cassidy and Butch. This machine will increase the rage of a Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Wobbuffet Statue.png|150px]]
| {{p|Wobbuffet|Wobbu}}-Warrior
| ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix]]''
| Camouflaged as a giant Wobbuffet statue. Serves as transportation.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Bellossom Wrangler Robot.png|150px]]
| {{p|Bellossom}} Wrangler Robot
| rowspan=2|''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]''
| rowspan=2|Possible ways to catch many {{p|Vileplume}} and {{p|Bellossom}}; however, they couldn't decide and they settled on a bag instead.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Vileplume of Doom.png|150px]]
| {{p|Vileplume}} of Doom
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:PikaPower Mach II.png|150px]]
| {{p|Pikachu|Pika}}Power Mach II
| ''[[EP242|As Clear as Crystal]]''
| Drains electricity from any power source; unlocks and explodes when completely charged
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Hot Air Balloon Transformer Model.png|150px]]
| Hot Air Balloon Transformer Model
| ''[[EP246|Wish Upon a Star Shape]]''
| A Robotic version of the Hot Air Balloon; it is shielded against electric attacks, also comes with a hyper-ventilated, carbon-calibrated cannon, and rear-seat cupholders.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Mataminder Mach III.png|150px]]
| Mataminder Mach III
| ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]''
| Controls a Pokémon's every move.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Politoed.png‎|150px]]
| Robotic {{p|Politoed}}
| ''[[EP249|I Politoed Ya So!]]''
| Paralyzes and grabs Pokémon with its tongue.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ice Cream mecha.png|150px]]
| Ice Cream Robots
| ''[[EP250|The Ice Cave]]''
| Able to make ice cream and steal Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Crab.png‎|150px]]
| Robotic Crab
| ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]''
| Creates {{m|whirlpool}}s and sucks in water with its claws.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Mobile house.png|150px]]
| Robotic Building
| ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]''
| Has wheels and arms to allow for movement and combat.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Electromagnet.png|150px]]
| Electromagnet
| ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]''
| Could drain Pikachu's electricity, or overload him with power.
|}

===Advanced Generation series===
{{Rmech/h}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG001 Mecha.png‎|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]''
| Could drain Pikachu's electricity, and could shoot it back.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Mecha AG007.png‎|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[AG007|Tree's a Crowd!]]''
| Used to capture {{p|Treecko}}, including [[Ash's Sceptile|Ash's Treecko]], and can also hit the opponent with the spade.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Mecha AG012.png‎|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[AG012|The Lotad Lowdown!]]''
| Used to capture {{p|Lotad}} including [[Brock's Ludicolo|Brock's Lotad]], it is vulnerable to Electric attacks.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Wurmple.png‎|150px]]
| Robotic {{p|Wurmple}}
| ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''
| Protected from electricity.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG025 Mecha.png‎|150px]]
| Mechanized Mudkip Maiden
| ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]''
| Carries shovels for digging, and it is very agile
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG038 Mecha.png‎|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[AG038|A Different Kind of Misty]]''
| A Zapdos shaped Mecha that can absorb electricity. It also has several saws and grabbers attached to it .
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Vacuum Car.png‎|150px]]
| Vacuum car
| ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]''
| Sucks up Pokémon with vacuums. A purple version was used in ''[[DP134|Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Cacnea Bandit Mark 2.png|150px]]
| {{p|Cacnea}} Bandit Mark 2
| ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]''
| Shoots bazookas and X's to block Pokémon's mouths. Picks up watermelons with its arms or a net bag. It can also "eat" watermelons and {{m|Bullet Seed|shoot their seeds}} at its opponent.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Numel.png|150px]]
| Robotic {{p|Numel}}
| ''[[AG053|Game Winning Assist!]]''
| Uses arms to grab Pokémon and places them in a compartment, and can also use the arms to "walk" along the ground
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG057 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Robo {{p|Spinda}}
| ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]''
| Has arms that come out of its mouth to grab Pokémon, and a compartment in its Belly to store them in. A mirror can come out of its belly to reflect Psychic attacks
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robo-Kingler.png|150px]]
| Hyper Kingler Alloy Z
| ''[[AG095|Evolutionary War]]''
| Used to steal {{p|Huntail}} and {{p|Gorebyss}}. Can send out a net from its right claw and launch the left one.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG100 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Clawbo-Robo-Extendoarm-Greenmeanie-Cageclaw
| ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]''
| Used to steal {{p|Solrock}} and {{p|Lunatone}}. Can send out two cages from its right hand, which can block all {{t|Psychic}} attacks from inside and every kind of attacks from outside. The mecha can also launch glue bombs from its mouth. Vulnerable to {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Psychic}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG106 bot.png|150px]]
| Robo Diglett
| ''[[AG106|Beg, Burrow and Steal!]]''
| Digs holes with drill, and can snatch Pokémon with a grabber.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG133 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Suck-Of-A-Punishment
| ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''
| Has vacuum arms, is able to suck up Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[Image:Mecha AG134.png|150px]]
| Poké-Vac 5000
| ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa-Hanger]]''
| Has giant vacuums to suck up Pokémon, it is an upgraded version of Suck-Of-A-Punishment.
{{rmech|AG135 Mecha.png|2=Good At Grabbing Mucho Extres (G.A.G.M.E.)|3=AG135|4=Numero Uno Articuno|5=Is capable of flight, and has extendable grabbing hands for catching Pokémon. A green version was used in ''[[AG152|On Olden Pond]]''.}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[Image:Mecha AG137.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[AG137|Hooked on Onix]]''
| Has extendable arms that can be used to throw big rocks or grab targets, and has water cannons on its shoulders. It can also inflate a {{p|Chimecho}}-shaped balloon for flight. Vulnerable to {{t|Water}} and {{t|Electric}}-type attacks, as well as {{m|Iron Tail}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Mecha AG154.png|150px]]
| {{p|Golem}}-Grabber Mark 2
| ''[[AG154|Reversing the Charges!]]''
| Can launch a net from its mouth, it was used again in ''[[DP119|Trials and Adulations!]]'' where it was able to launch a rock rocket. Protected from electricity.
{{rmech|Rocket mecha 155.png|3=AG155|4=The Green Guardian|5=Used to steal {{p|Celebi}}.}}
{{rmech|Potted Bonsai Boy Mark 1.png|Potted Bonsai Boy Mark 1|AG173|All That Glitters is Not Golden!|Has super strength, it was used to steal a gold Sudowoodo.}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robo Slaking.png|150px]]
| Robo Slaking
| ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]''
| Used to steal and collect food.
|}

===Diamond & Pearl series===
{{rmech/h}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Super Sinnoh Slinger Mark 1A.png|150px]]
| Super [[Sinnoh]] Slinger Mark 1A
| ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]''
| This mecha is probably the strongest mecha yet. It is solar powered and can withstand any attack such as {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}, [[Dawn's Piplup]]'s {{m|BubbleBeam}}, {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}}'s {{m|Swift}} and {{AP|Starly|Staraptor}}'s {{m|Whirlwind}}. It has extendable arms, and unique extendable fingers. According to [[James]] this mecha can even make lunch.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Rabble Rowser Mach III.png|150px]]
| Robotic Rabble Rowser Mach III
| ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]''
| Has extendable legs and claws, also has Pokémon containers, and rockets.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:House Mecha DP013.png|150px]]
| You-Really-Can't-Take-It-With-You-Can't-Ya Mark 93
| ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born!]]''
| Has nets on its hands, and can be disguised as a house.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Fossil Restoration Device.png|150px]]
| Fossil Restoration Device
| ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]''
| Can unfossilize Pokémon, has net-rockets, treads.
{{rmech|Team Rocket transformer.png|2=Mechabot|3=DP021|4=Ya See We Want an Evolution|5=Was destroyed before being used.}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Aspear Rock 1.png|150px]]
| Aspear Rock 1
| ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story!]]''
| Can launch extendable arms. Extremely durable, as it took multiple hits from {{m|Focus Punch}} to penetrate it.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Bouldermatic Mark 2.png|150px]]
| Bouldermatic Mark 2
| ''[[DP025|Oh Do You Know the Poffin Plan!]]''
| Can launch extendable arms and vacuums, and can also shoot out giant flower pots that trap the opponent.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket M10 Balloon.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai ]]''
| This {{p|Carnivine}} balloon was used to attack Ash, Brock, and Dawn as they traveled to [[Alamos Town]] in a hot air balloon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Potent Pink Jessie Princess Power Mark 1.png|150px]]
| Potent Pink Jessie Princess Power Mark 1
| ''[[DP042|The Electrike Company!]]''
| Can launch extendable arms, and can fly like a rocket. Protected against electricity.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Sharpedo Jetski.png|150px]]
| {{p|Sharpedo}} Jetski
| ''[[DP047|Sandshrew's Locker!]]''
| Has a {{p|Magikarp}} Net Launcher, {{p|Carvanha}} torpedoes, and 3 {{p|Remoraid}} torpedoes
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Probopass Mind Manipulator.png|150px]]
| {{p|Probopass}} Mind Manipulator
| ''[[DP058|Nosing 'Round the Mountain!]]
| A Device that can control a {{p|Probopass}} by making it use [[Move|moves]] and controlling its three noses.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Badda Bing Mecha.png|150px]]
| Badda Bing Supreme Soaker No.6
| ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]''
| Normally shouts the words "BADDA BOOM, BADDA BING". It can also shoot water from its hands and spill hot water from the tub.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Rhyhorn mecha.png|150px]]
| {{p|Rhyhorn}} Mecha
| rowspan=2|''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]''
| The head can open and fire out a mechanical arm. It can also use a move called "Horn Rocket" where it can stab the opponent, and fire its tail off like rocket.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Slowbro mecha.png|150px]]
| {{p|Slowbro}} Mecha
| This Mecha can open its mouth and hit the foe with its arms, and it can also use its own special move called "Tail Attack" where it can stab the foe with its tail, or it can fire it off like a rocket.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Chingling mecha.png|150px]]
| Tone Deaf Mecha {{p|Chingling}}
| ''[[DP070|The Bells are Singing!]]''
| Can sing rough notes and blow smoke.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Croagunk Robot.png|150px]]
| {{p|Croagunk}} Robot
| ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]
| Has extendable tongue and arms to catch Pokémon. Its chest can open up to serve as a big container for caught Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Flying mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP084|Hungry for the Good Life!]]
| A flying Mecha that can let out a smokescreen, and the inside is full of holes and traps.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:DP085 Gliscor Bot.png|150px]]
| Gliscor Bot
| ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!]]
| A {{p|Gliscor}} balloon that could extend its tail to grab Pokémon. Its claws could open and launch like missiles to emulate {{m|X-Scissor}}, and its wings could spread open and perform an attack emulating {{m|Steel Wing}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Fairy mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]
| Can hover, has a retractable visor to cover the exposed cockpit, and can launch five extendable arms from each shoulder.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Dp092 mecha.png|150px]]
| Back-to-the-Basics Bohemian Flytrap
| ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''
| It can transform from a car-like form. Its mouth can be used for storage and its arms and eyes can fire lasers. It is vulnerable to {{t|Electric}} attacks.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Roly Poly Robot.png|150px]]
| Roly Poly Robot
| ''[[DP098|If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!]]
| This mecha rolls around a ball of [[Pokémon food]] (like a Stag Beetle) that can attract {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} such as {{p|Lickilicky}}. It can also fly and pick up rocks and kick them. It can even launch a rocket that fires out a rope.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Super Sucker Mark 9.png|150px]]
| Super Sucker Mark 9
| ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]
| A device that is attached to the {{MTR}} Balloon that can suck up {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} into a big container. It was used again in ''[[DP130|Frozen in Their Tracks!]]'' where it had a different nozzle and a net. Vulnerable to {{m|Signal Beam}}s.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Nightmare maker.png|150px]]
| Nightmare Maker
| ''[[DP104|Sleepless in Pre-Battle!]]
| This device sends out electromagnetic pulses that makes sleeping people have nightmares and {{a|Bad Dreams|blame it all}} on {{p|Darkrai}}.
{{rmech|TR Mechaman.png|Mechaman|DP107|Ancient Family Matters!|It can {{m|Dig|drill}} using its "head", and can also throw {{m|Rock Throw|rocks}} and {{m|Sand-Attack|sand}} with its hands.}}
{{rmech|DP109 mecha.png|Earth Moving Monster Masher Mover 1|3=DP109|4=Leading a Stray!|5=Can transform from an excavator crane to a mecha. It uses it arms to slam into the opponent, and the hands can grab objects. Vulnerable to water.}}
{{rmech|Bowling Pin Robot.png|3=DP115|4=Stealing the Conversation!|5=It can shoot mechanical bowling pins out of its arms that explode upon impact. It also has extendable arms and legs.}}
{{rmech|DP117 robot 1.png|3=DP117|4=Noodles! Roamin' Off!|5=This mecha was destroyed quickly by {{AP|Pikachu}} using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, the only thing this mecha can do is jump great distances into the air.}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:DP122 mecha.png|150px]]
| {{p|Piplup|Pi}}{{p|Prinplup|prin}}{{p|Empoleon|oleon}}
| ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]''
| This mecha is as big as a building with many tiny rooms and vents, it can launch extendable arms that can make Pokémon dizzy. If hit by a {{m|Thunderbolt}} in the underarm the bolt can travel down the arm into a mechanical room and zap the captured friend. Legs appear for hasty getaways, it is vulnerable to water.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Rocket DP142.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]''
| A rocket that has the trio's desires, it also has a dungeon, a lift, and a control system. It flew up to space where it got attacked by a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Rayquaza}}, and crash landed back to earth. Vulnerable to {{m|Hyper Beam}}s.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Magcargo mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP144|Gone With the Windworks!]]''
| Has a big cable, the head and body can become hot like lava. It can also launch a {{m|Zap Cannon}} called a "{{p|Magcargo}} Cannon", which, however, immediately drains the battery empty if used. Vulnerable to {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Drapion mecha.png|150px]]
| Digital Drapion
|rowspan=2|''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]''
| This mecha has extendable arms with sharp claws for digging underground, and a hatch on its head. The mouth can open and send the captured Pokémon down to the abdomen. It is vulnerable to {{m|Aerial Ace|flying attacks}} and can also release geysers. A computer system inside the head can check where it is going and detect where other life forms are, such as {{p|Monferno}}. It appears to be based on a {{p|Drapion}}'s {{Shiny}} coloration.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Drapion mecha decoy.png|150px]]
| Digital Drapion decoy
| A mini mecha that is released from the big mecha above. It can dig underground and self-destruct.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Pidgey mecha.png|150px]]
| {{p|Pidgey}} Mark II
| ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]''
| This mecha can fly and is activated by {{MTR}}'s controls, and has a container in its stomach. It also has a fan which can {{m|Gust|blow opponents away}}, it can also launch 2 extendable arms from its stomach which has a broom to {{m|Sand-Attack|sweep opponents away}}. Its wing can fly off. Vulnerable to {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Flying}} attacks.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Altaria mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP156|A Meteroic Rise to Excellence]]''
| This mecha looks like an {{p|Altaria}} and was used to captured [[Wilma]]'s. It also has wheels and a compartment where Altaria was held, but got broke free with a combination of Altaria's {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Flamethrower}} knocking the mecha on its side. {{AP|Gible}} can also eat it.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:DP157 Blasto Bot II.png|150px]]
| {{p|Blastoise|Blasto}}-Bot II
|rowspan=2|''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]''
| Was eaten by {{AP|Gible}}, before it could do anything.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR mecha DP157.png|150px]]
| Recycled Robo Blasto-Bot
| This mecha was made from recycled parts from the Blasto-Bot II, it can leap great distances, and can show its tongue. It has an Iron Fist to grab its foe, and a regular hand as well. Vulnerable to {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:DP163 mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]''
| This mecha has glass capsules capturing enemies. It comes out from Team Rocket's Balloon with extended arms for capturing Pokémon into a container. Weak against powerful [[Fire (type)|Fire]] and {{m|Mach Punch}} attacks and strong against {{m|Protect}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Mecha DP168 1.png|150px]]
| Meta-Caterpie
|rowspan=2|''[[DP168|Keeping In Top Forme!]]''
| This mecha looks like a {{p|Caterpie}}, can dig underground. The forehead can open to reveal [[Team Rocket]]. A gun in its mouth fires a sticky liquid similar to a {{m|String Shot}}, and also if ths mecha is nearly destroyed the body will crack open to reveal another mecha (below). It is strong against attacks like {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Rock Climb}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Mecha DP168 2.png|150px]]
| Blockbuster Butterfree
| This mecha looks and flys like a {{p|Butterfree}}. It comes out of the Meta-Caterpie (above). It can release a {{m|SolarBeam}} attack from the antennae on its head, and it is vulnerable against air attacks like {{m|Air Slash}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Mecha DP169.png|150px]]
| Robo Diglett
| ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]''
| The new and improved {{p|Diglett}} mecha, which is controlled by {{TR|Meowth}}'s controls. It can dig underground and can drill through rocks. It also has arms to picks things up with, extra arms for when they are destroyed. Three nets fire out from its body, and can also walk along walls. Vulnerable to powerful {{m|Eruption}} attacks.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Staraptor Mecha.png|150px]]
| {{m|Aerial Ace}} Defense
|rowspan=4|''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]''
| This mecha is shaped like a {{p|Staraptor}}, and was used like a missile to defeat [[Ash's Staraptor]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Gliscor Mecha.png|150px]]
| {{m|Guillotine}} Defense
| This mecha is shaped like a {{p|Gliscor}}, and was used like a missile to try to defeat [[Bertha]]'s Gliscor, but it was defeated by a powerful {{m|Guillotine}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Seviper Armor.png|150px]]
| Powering-up Parts
| This was armor fired out of [[Team Rocket]]'s Balloon to make [[Jessie's Seviper]] stronger. It upped the strength of a {{m|Poison Tail}}, nearly defeating [[Ash's Buizel]]. It was defeated by [[Bertha]]'s {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rock Blast}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Carnivine Armor.png|150px]]
| Powering-up Parts
| This was armor fired out of [[Team Rocket]]'s Balloon to make [[James's Carnivine]] stronger. It upped Carnivine's {{m|Vine Whip}}'s strength, nearly defeating [[Dawn's Pachirisu]]. It was defeated by [[Bertha]]'s {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rock Blast}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:DP182 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]''
| This mecha was used when Team Rocket tried to steal [[Ash's Quilava|Ash's Cyndaquil]] shortly before the beginning of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. It had six hands holding different weapon, a net, a fly swatter, a plunger, scissors, tongs, and an empty hand. These hands could we switched to another six with even bigger arsenal, a drill, a chainsaw, a paint scraper, a paper fan, a drafting triangle, and a mallet. This mecha was able to withstand {{m|BubbleBeam}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}} (although it wasn't waterproof), {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Flamethrower}}. Its arms were vulnerable to {{m|Razor Leaf}} and the mecha itself was vulnerable to {{m|Eruption}}. One of the strongest mechas yet.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha M13.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''
| This {{p|Yanmega}} balloon was used while following Ash, Brock, and Dawn as they traveled to [[Crown City]].
|}

===Best Wishes series===
{{rmech/h}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:BW002 Suitcase Mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| rowspan=2|''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]''
| This suitcase shaped mecha could open up and extend a pair of arms to grab Pikachu and Axew.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW002.png|150px]]
| Hot-Air Balloon
| This mecha is more of an upgrade of the original hot air balloon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW003.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!]]''
| This magnet crane was used to capture the leader [[Sunglasses Krokorok|Sandile]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW004.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]''
| This bubble-shaped mecha was used to protect attacks as in {{AP|Oshawott}}'s {{m|Water Gun}} but fell to {{AP|Tepig}}'s {{m|Ember}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW006.png|150px]]
| Energy Excavating Robot
| ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]''
| This mecha can be used to harness the energy of dreams.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket jetpacks.png|150px]]
| Jetpacks
| ''[[BW026|Scare at the Litwick Mansion!]]''
| Used to make quick getaways.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW027.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]''
| This flying mecha has three cable launchers that can be used to catch Pokémon, and pull them into the mecha's cargo hold. Vulnerable to {{m|Dragon Rage}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW029 2.png|150px]]
| Unknown
|rowspan=2|''[[BW029|Cottonee in Love!]]''
| This mecha has a giant fan which can be used to blow {{p|Cottonee}} into a net bag (below). Vulnurable to {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW029 1.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| The mecha has a giant net bag which is used to trap Cottonee. Protected from attacks such as {{AP|Tranquill}}'s {{m|Air Cutter}}, but was finally destroyed from inside when it got filled by the Cottonee's {{m|Cotton Spore}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW030 1.png|150px]]
| Unknown
|rowspan=3|''[[BW030|A UFO for Elgyem!]]''
| This small machine sends out restraining energy bolts that can be used to tie its targets. Vulnerable to {{m|X-Scissor}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW030 2.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| This small machine looks like a briefcase. It sends out restraining energy bolts that can be used to tie its targets and trap them into a square energy field. Vulnerable to {{m|Dragon Rage}} and {{m|SolarBeam}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW030 3.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| This mecha is used for aerial transport. Vulnerable to {{m|Electro Ball}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW034.png|150px]]
| {{p|Roggenrola}} Cannon
| ''[[BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!]]''
| This mecha can attach up to nineteen Roggenrola to itself and make them all to use their {{m|Flash Cannon}}s at once, creating a powerful blast of energy. It has two extendable spiked clubs, that it used to create a cave in.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW113.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[BW113|The Light of Floccesy Ranch!]]''
| This mecha can fire beams of static electricity, which lures in {{type|Electric}} Pokémon like {{p|Mareep}}, which are then locked into a cage below. It can also absorb electricity from the Electric Pokémon within the cage and fire it from its cannon as an attack. Vulnerable to Thunderbolt.
|}

==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{rmech/h}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha ET08.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''
| This machine was used to capture a large group of {{p|Pikachu}} using a Poké Ball cannon. It can convert between plane and walker mode.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:ET09 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]]''
| This mecha was used to try stealing an ancient Venusaur.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:ET11 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| rowspan=2|''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]''
| rowspan=2|These diving machines were used to look for treasure in a sunken city.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha ET11.png|150px]]
| Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha ET19 1.png|150px]]
| Venusbot
| rowspan=2|''[[ET19|Ash vs. Gary]]''
| This {{p|Venusaur}}-shaped mecha was used stop Ash and {{Gary}} from capturing a giant {{p|Slowpoke}}. It has the ability to transform into a humanoid form. It is equipped with nets and a water gun.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha ET19 2.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| This Gyarados-shaped boat was used to capture a giant Slowpoke.
|}

==Related articles==
* [[List of all Rocket's Secret Machine Cards]]
* [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl vehicles]]

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[[Category:Mechas]]

Team Rocket's mechas

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'''Team Rocket's mechas''' usually refers to mechas used by [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} in one of their wild schemes. Throughout the {{pkmn|anime}}, the [[Team Rocket trio]] have had many robots and machines. It is unknown how they get them, since they usually have little money, and how they are transported to the location it is to be used at. Most of the time, the robots fail and get destroyed, some even before getting a chance to be used. They first appeared in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' with the debut of Team Rocket's Balloon.

==In the anime==
===Original series===
{{Rmech/h}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Balloon.png|150px]]
| {{p|Meowth}} Hot Air Balloon
| ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]
| This balloon has often been Team Rocket's main mode of [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|transportation]]. It can be given many attachments including rockets, vacuums, nets, fists and cages. The balloon has been changed on certain occasions as well. It was changed to other Pokémon, such as {{p|Wobbuffet}} or {{p|Gliscor}}, and even items, as in a [[Poké Ball]]. It appeared regularly until the {{series|Best Wishes}}. They later start using it again in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', where it is redesigned; the new design incorporates a blue basket with the new Team Rocket logo and a pair of engines on it, plus a new Meowth portion with no arm and a larger engine on its back.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Boat shaped mecha EP007.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]''
| Constructed of a stolen massive vacuum and a giant hose. Used to suck water and Pokémon from the pool at the [[Cerulean Gym]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Flying Stadium.png|150px]]
| Flying Stadium
| ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]''
| Has vacuums which suck Pokémon into the stadium and balloons that make it fly.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Drill mecha.png|150px]]
| Automatic-High-Speed-Super-Duper-Whatchamacallit (A.H.S.D.W.)
| ''[[EP011|Charmander – The Stray Pokémon]]''
| Can drill holes that can be used for traps and is remote controlled.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Gyarados Submarine.png|150px]]
| {{p|Gyarados}} Submarine
| ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'' (Japan) ''[[EP030|Sparks Fly For Magnemite]]'' (Worldwide)
| Powered by pedaling, serves as underwater transportation, has many attachments such as wheels and arms, and is capable of launching missiles.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Helicopter.png|150px]]
| Team R Helicopter
| ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''
| Just an ordinary helicopter marked with big red "R" sign in front. However, it has a pole that can be utilized to create a giant net. It was used again in ''[[AG043|Let Bagons Be Bagons!]]'' when it had a jet pack for Meowth to use.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Kangaskhan bot.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP034|The Kangaskhan Kid]]''
| The Giant {{p|Kangaskhan}} bot moves by controlling it from the car underneath it, and it has two rockets in the form of paws.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Tickle Machine.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP035|The Legend of Dratini]]''
| This mecha was used to tickle [[Kaiser]] by using a feather on his foot, to tell Team Rocket where {{p|Dratini}} was. It appeared again in ''[[DP160|A Marathon Rivalry!]]'' to massage and tickle {{an|Daniel}}'s {{p|Snorlax}}, and to capture [[Ash's Pikachu]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Tank EP064.png|150px]]
| Tank
| ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]''
| Made of rubber, and has capture missiles with a cannon net inside. Also possessed live missiles.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Giant claw crane.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]''
| A giant claw crane used to grasp a bunch of Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Grasshopper mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP074|All Fired Up!]]''
| Has very good jumping abilities, was used to steal the flame of {{p|Moltres}} from Indigo Stadium.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP082.png|150px]]
| Team Rocket Dirigible
| ''[[EP082|A Scare in the Air]]''
| A very old and rundown blimp that was used to capture Ash and Pikachu.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Magikarp Submarine.png|150px]]
| {{p|Magikarp}} Submarine
| ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide!]]''
| Powered by pedaling, serves as underwater [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|transportation]], has arms that can be extended, and legs that can also be extended on land. Its weapons include nets ([[DP104|once to capture]] {{p|Cresselia}}) and extendable fists. This was often used by Team Rocket as an alternative mode of transportation while pursuing Ash and Pikachu in the [[Orange Archipelago]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TeamRocketMechaEP105.png|150px]]
| Robotic Mole
| ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]''
| Can dig underground and has a compartment for holding {{AP|Pikachu}}.
|-style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:MechaMeowthanator.png|150px]]
| Mecha-Meowthinator
| ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]''
| Shoots a rocket out of its ear and releases a claw that can grab packages and Pokémon. The whiskers on the top of its head act as lightning rods, and its tail grounds absorbed electricity. It also releases small drills from its fingertips which have the power to destroy rocks.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robo-Rhydon.png|150px]]
| Robo-{{p|Rhydon}}
| ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''
| It uses Jessie's {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}} and {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} to power up. It uses James's {{TP|James|Weezing}}'s {{m|Smog}} and Jessie's Arbok's {{m|Poison Sting}} to attack. 
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Electrode Eliminator.png|150px]]
| {{p|Electrode}} Eliminator
| ''[[EP114|The Underground Round Up]]''
| Has arms to pick up {{p|Electrode}}, and can make them {{m|Explosion|explode}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP118 Team Rocket Automated Pep Squad.png|150px]]
| Team Rocket Automated Pep Squad
| rowspan=3|''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]''
| Robotic cheering squad that was used to encourage [[Casey (anime)|Casey]] and her team. They used trumpets and balloons, and cheered "[[Gotta catch 'em all!]]".
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP118 The Real Hitting Machine of the Team Rocket Lineup.png|150px]]
| The Real Hitting Machine of the Team Rocket Lineup
| Hitting Machine used to hit Pikachu and {{AP|Chikorita}} towards Team Rocket.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP118 Team Rocket Pitching Machines.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| Pitching machines used to hit baseballs at Ash and his friends.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Pinsir.png|150px]]
| Mechanical {{p|Pinsir}}
| ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]''
| Can suck sap from trees, it can also absorb electric attacks and send them out of its pincers.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Stantler.png|150px]]
| Anti-{{p|Stantler}} No.7
| ''[[EP125|The Little Big Horn]]''
| Used to Lure and capture Stantler, it is numbered 7 after the first 6 prototypes.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Snowball Launcher.png|150px]]
| Snowball Launcher
| ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue]]''
| Worn like a [[bag|backpack]], it is used to throw snowballs.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:ArboTank.png|150px]]
| {{p|Arbok|Arbo}}Tank
| ''[[EP133|Tanks a Lot]]''
| Has extendable arms, a giant spring on bottom, can drill through rock. Also contains superfluous gadgets included to add to the price tag, such as fireworks and a {{p|Pidgey}} {{wp|cuckoo clock}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Gigantic Mistake.png|150px]]
| Gigantic Mistake
| ''[[EP134|Charizard's Burning Ambitions]]''
| Planned to use to catch Charizard in [[Charicific Valley]], but was used to help [[Ash's Charizard]] prove its strength instead. It appears to be based on the {{tc|Bug Catcher}} [[Trainer class]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Recycle Rubber Robot.png|150px]]
| Recycle Rubber Robot
| ''[[EP136|Chikorita's Big Upset]]''
| Giant robot constructed of tires and remotely controlled by {{MTR}}, that was used to steal [[Ash's Chikorita]] and {{AP|Pikachu}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Mecha Spinarak.png|150px]]
| Mecha Spinarak
| ''[[EP138|The Superhero Secret]]''
| Giant mechanical {{p|Spinarak}} controlled by {{MTR}}, that was used to try to unmask [[Mr. Parker|Gligarman]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Meowth Bubblegum Bot.png‎|150px]]
| {{p|Meowth}} Bubblegum Bot
| ''[[EP141|Good 'Quil Hunting ]]''
| Shoots bubblegum from fingers.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:The Super Diglett Mark 2.png‎|150px]]
| The Super {{p|Diglett}} Mark 2
| ''[[EP142|A Shadow of a Drought ]]''
| Used to dig a large hole in order to get [[Team Rocket#The trio|Team Rocket]] some water.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Torcher Scorcher.png|150px]]
| Torcher Scorcher
| ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad]]''
| Shoots fire out of hoses
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP154 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP154|Fowl Play!]]''
| Has air pumps for blowing gusts of wind, as well as a vacuum.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Giant Gengar Robot.png|150px]]
| Giant {{p|Gengar}}
| ''[[EP156|The Psychic Sidekicks!]]''
| Has mirrors for eyes that reflect {{t|Psychic}} attacks, such as {{m|Psybeam}}, and it also has an extremely long tongue that grabs Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Barrel Robot.png|150px]]
| Barrel Robot
| ''[[EP159|A Dairy Tale Ending]]''
| Can squash anything it rolls over, and has extendable arms, and a drill.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep162 Cyborg Meowth.png|150px]]
| Cyborg Meowth
| ''[[EP160|Air Time!]]''
| (Radio show only.) It is the Team Rocket's Meowth that was converted into a cyborg. It can transform into a rocket.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep168 Boxing Meowth.png|150px]]
| Win Mean Fight Meowth Machine
| ''[[EP166|Two Hits and a Miss]]''
| It launches its boxing gloves to grab Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robo-Mecha Wobbuffet.png|150px]]
| Robo-Mecha Wobbuffet
| ''[[EP171|Power Play!]]''
| It uses an attack that has the same effect as {{m|Counter}} attack.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep174 Gust Attack Blowing Vac.png|150px]]
| Gust Attack Blowing Vac
| ''[[EP172|Mountain Time]]''
| It has two powerful settings: 1) one that blows out, 2) one that is a super strong vacuum to suck everything right back.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep177 Win-Mean Fight-the-Bite Machine.png|150px]]
| Win Mean Fight-the-Bite Meowth Machine
| ''[[EP175|The Trouble with Snubbull]]''
| It uses its tail as bait to capture Madame Muchmoney's Granbull. It also has an electricshock on its tail. The gloves and tail can launch like rockets.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep181 Super Sucker.png|150px]]
| Super Sucker
| ''[[EP179|The Apple Corp!]]''
| It is used to suck Pokémon, Pikachu's electricity and apples, and it can also blow air.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep185 Eeveelution Cage.png|150px]]
| [[Eeveelution]] Cage
| ''[[EP183|Trouble's Brewing]]''
| It has a specialized cage for the following Eeveelutions: a shock-proof cage for Jolteon, a bubbly cage for Vaporeon, a heat-resistant cage for Flareon, a cute cage for Eevee, and a stark white cage for Umbreon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep186 Mega Murkrow Mark 5.png|150px]]
| Mega {{p|Murkrow}} Mark 5
| ''[[EP184|All That Glitters!]]''
| It has a vacuum that sucks the Murkrow's shiny collections, and an extra powerful option that can blow you away. It also has a grabber inside its beak (to grab Pikachu).
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep189 Blizzard Machine.png|150px]]
| {{m|Blizzard}} Machine
| ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]''
| Creates a Blizzard.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep192 Natural Rocket.png|150px]]
| Natural Rocket
| rowspan=2|''[[EP190|The Stolen Stones!]]''
| It is a rocket used for transportation by Team Rocket.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep192 Grab-a-Hand.png|150px]]
| Grab-a-Hand
| It is an extendible hand used for grabbing stuff and Pokémon, that can also absorb electricity.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep194 Poke-Pod.png|150px]]
| Poké Pod
| rowspan=2|''[[EP192|Wayward Wobbuffet]]''
| It is used to trap Pikachu inside. James described it as "A device that can revolutionize Pokémon training" and as "A Pokémon transport device made-up of super tough plastic that is harder than diamonds. It's absolutely indestructible".
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep194 Wobb-alloon1.png|150px]]
| Wobballoon
| A hot-air balloon with Wobbuffet design.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Digatron.png|150px]]
| {{m|Dig}}atron
| ''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]''
| Can dig tunnels in the ground, and has rockets.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robot Bayleef.png|150px]]
| Robotic {{p|Bayleef}}
| ''[[EP200|Turning Over a New Bayleef]]''
| Serves as transportation, but can use {{m|Vine Whip}} to pick up Pokémon from the ground.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep203_Rocking_Rocket_Trapeze.png|150px]]
| Rocking Rocket Trapeze
| ''[[EP201|Doin' What Comes Natu-rally]]''
| Used by Jessie and James for them to grab Pokemon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep205_Robo-Skiploom.png|150px]]
| Robo-{{p|Skiploom}}
| ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''
| Used to lure {{p|Smoochum}} and {{p|Togepi}}. It uses mega {{m|Tackle}} attack.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Wobbuffet Boat.png|150px]]
| {{p|Wobbuffet}} Rubber Life Raft
| ''[[EP204|Right On, Rhydon]]''
| Inflatable for quick getaway.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:M04 Glider.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[M04|Pokémon 4Ever]]''
| A glider used to follow Ash and his friends, it was destroyed when the wind caught it, causing it to crash.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Tentacruel Submarine.png‎|150px]]
| Mechanical {{p|Tentacruel}}
| ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]''
| Used mainly to capture {{AP|Pikachu}} using its extendable tentacles.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP210_Mystery_Missile.png|150px]]
| Mystery Missile
| rowspan=2|''[[EP208|Fight for the Light!]]''
| It contains James' {{TP|James|Weezing}} in it.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:EP210_Fan-tastic.png‎|150px]]
| Fan-tastic
| A fan used as a rotor for the Meowth balloon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Bigger Net.png|150px]]
| James' Super Bigger Net
| rowspan=2|''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]''
| A bazooka that sends out net. Used to catch Pikachu.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep212_balloon_add-on.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| It has three-propeler for additional hover support and a net for capturing Pokemon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ep213_booster_rocket.png|150px]]
| Booster Rocket
| ''[[EP211|Fly Me to the Moon]]''
| Used to boost the up stream of the Meowth Balloon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Capture Missile.png|150px]]
| Capture Missile
| ''[[EP212|Takin' It on the Chinchou]]''
| Used to capture the {{p|Chinchou}} with a net.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Corsola Cable Snag.png|150px]]
| Multiple {{p|Corsola}} Cable Snag
| ''[[EP213|A Corsola Caper!]]''
| Has a multiple cable to catch multiple Corsola.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Jewlry Vacuum.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP219|Hi Ho Silver... Away!]]''
| Attached to Meowth Balloon and used to suck all the jewelry from stores.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Lugia Robot.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History]]''
| Used by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] to lure [[Silver]]. It resembles a [[Lugia]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Lugia Balloon.png|150px]]
| {{p|Lugia}} Balloon
| rowspan=2|''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]''
| Inflatable, lures {{p|Lugia}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Pokémon Provoker.png|150px]]
| [[Namba]]'s Nasty Pokémon Provoker
| Invented by Prof. Namba for Cassidy and Butch. This machine will increase the rage of a Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Wobbuffet Statue.png|150px]]
| {{p|Wobbuffet|Wobbu}}-Warrior
| ''[[EP224|Nerves of Steelix]]''
| Camouflaged as a giant Wobbuffet statue. Serves as transportation.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Bellossom Wrangler Robot.png|150px]]
| {{p|Bellossom}} Wrangler Robot
| rowspan=2|''[[EP239|Whichever Way the Wind Blows]]''
| rowspan=2|Possible ways to catch many {{p|Vileplume}} and {{p|Bellossom}}; however, they couldn't decide and they settled on a bag instead.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Vileplume of Doom.png|150px]]
| {{p|Vileplume}} of Doom
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:PikaPower Mach II.png|150px]]
| {{p|Pikachu|Pika}}Power Mach II
| ''[[EP242|As Clear as Crystal]]''
| Drains electricity from any power source; unlocks and explodes when completely charged
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Hot Air Balloon Transformer Model.png|150px]]
| Hot Air Balloon Transformer Model
| ''[[EP246|Wish Upon a Star Shape]]''
| A Robotic version of the Hot Air Balloon; it is shielded against electric attacks, also comes with a hyper-ventilated, carbon-calibrated cannon, and rear-seat cupholders.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Mataminder Mach III.png|150px]]
| Mataminder Mach III
| ''[[EP247|Outrageous Fortunes]]''
| Controls a Pokémon's every move.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Politoed.png‎|150px]]
| Robotic {{p|Politoed}}
| ''[[EP249|I Politoed Ya So!]]''
| Paralyzes and grabs Pokémon with its tongue.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Ice Cream mecha.png|150px]]
| Ice Cream Robots
| ''[[EP250|The Ice Cave]]''
| Able to make ice cream and steal Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Crab.png‎|150px]]
| Robotic Crab
| ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]''
| Creates {{m|whirlpool}}s and sucks in water with its claws.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Mobile house.png|150px]]
| Robotic Building
| ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]''
| Has wheels and arms to allow for movement and combat.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Electromagnet.png|150px]]
| Electromagnet
| ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]''
| Could drain Pikachu's electricity, or overload him with power.
|}

===Advanced Generation series===
{{Rmech/h}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG001 Mecha.png‎|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]''
| Could drain Pikachu's electricity, and could shoot it back.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Mecha AG007.png‎|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[AG007|Tree's a Crowd!]]''
| Used to capture {{p|Treecko}}, including [[Ash's Sceptile|Ash's Treecko]], and can also hit the opponent with the spade.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Mecha AG012.png‎|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[AG012|The Lotad Lowdown!]]''
| Used to capture {{p|Lotad}} including [[Brock's Ludicolo|Brock's Lotad]], it is vulnerable to Electric attacks.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Wurmple.png‎|150px]]
| Robotic {{p|Wurmple}}
| ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''
| Protected from electricity.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG025 Mecha.png‎|150px]]
| Mechanized Mudkip Maiden
| ''[[AG025|A Mudkip Mission]]''
| Carries shovels for digging, and it is very agile
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG038 Mecha.png‎|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[AG038|A Different Kind of Misty]]''
| A Zapdos shaped Mecha that can absorb electricity. It also has several saws and grabbers attached to it .
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Vacuum Car.png‎|150px]]
| Vacuum car
| ''[[AG040|Watt's with Wattson?]]''
| Sucks up Pokémon with vacuums. A purple version was used in ''[[DP134|Promoting Healthy Tangrowth!]]''.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Cacnea Bandit Mark 2.png|150px]]
| {{p|Cacnea}} Bandit Mark 2
| ''[[AG041|What You Seed is What You Get]]''
| Shoots bazookas and X's to block Pokémon's mouths. Picks up watermelons with its arms or a net bag. It can also "eat" watermelons and {{m|Bullet Seed|shoot their seeds}} at its opponent.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Numel.png|150px]]
| Robotic {{p|Numel}}
| ''[[AG053|Game Winning Assist!]]''
| Uses arms to grab Pokémon and places them in a compartment, and can also use the arms to "walk" along the ground
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG057 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Robo {{p|Spinda}}
| ''[[AG057|Going for a Spinda]]''
| Has arms that come out of its mouth to grab Pokémon, and a compartment in its Belly to store them in. A mirror can come out of its belly to reflect Psychic attacks
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robo-Kingler.png|150px]]
| Hyper Kingler Alloy Z
| ''[[AG095|Evolutionary War]]''
| Used to steal {{p|Huntail}} and {{p|Gorebyss}}. Can send out a net from its right claw and launch the left one.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG100 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Clawbo-Robo-Extendoarm-Greenmeanie-Cageclaw
| ''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]''
| Used to steal {{p|Solrock}} and {{p|Lunatone}}. Can send out two cages from its right hand, which can block all {{t|Psychic}} attacks from inside and every kind of attacks from outside. The mecha can also launch glue bombs from its mouth. Vulnerable to {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Psychic}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG106 bot.png|150px]]
| Robo Diglett
| ''[[AG106|Beg, Burrow and Steal!]]''
| Digs holes with drill, and can snatch Pokémon with a grabber.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:AG133 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Suck-Of-A-Punishment
| ''[[AG133|The Right Place and the Right Mime]]''
| Has vacuum arms, is able to suck up Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[Image:Mecha AG134.png|150px]]
| Poké-Vac 5000
| ''[[AG134|A Real Cleffa-Hanger]]''
| Has giant vacuums to suck up Pokémon, it is an upgraded version of Suck-Of-A-Punishment.
{{rmech|AG135 Mecha.png|2=Good At Grabbing Mucho Extres (G.A.G.M.E.)|3=AG135|4=Numero Uno Articuno|5=Is capable of flight, and has extendable grabbing hands for catching Pokémon. A green version was used in ''[[AG152|On Olden Pond]]''.}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[Image:Mecha AG137.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[AG137|Hooked on Onix]]''
| Has extendable arms that can be used to throw big rocks or grab targets, and has water cannons on its shoulders. It can also inflate a {{p|Chimecho}}-shaped balloon for flight. Vulnerable to {{t|Water}} and {{t|Electric}}-type attacks, as well as {{m|Iron Tail}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Mecha AG154.png|150px]]
| {{p|Golem}}-Grabber Mark 2
| ''[[AG154|Reversing the Charges!]]''
| Can launch a net from its mouth, it was used again in ''[[DP119|Trials and Adulations!]]'' where it was able to launch a rock rocket. Protected from electricity.
{{rmech|Rocket mecha 155.png|3=AG155|4=The Green Guardian|5=Used to steal {{p|Celebi}}.}}
{{rmech|Potted Bonsai Boy Mark 1.png|Potted Bonsai Boy Mark 1|AG173|All That Glitters is Not Golden!|Has super strength, it was used to steal a gold Sudowoodo.}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robo Slaking.png|150px]]
| Robo Slaking
| ''[[AG179|Slaking Kong]]''
| Used to steal and collect food.
|}

===Diamond & Pearl series===
{{rmech/h}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Super Sinnoh Slinger Mark 1A.png|150px]]
| Super [[Sinnoh]] Slinger Mark 1A
| ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]''
| This mecha is probably the strongest mecha yet. It is solar powered and can withstand any attack such as {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Volt Tackle}} and {{m|Thunderbolt}}, [[Dawn's Piplup]]'s {{m|BubbleBeam}}, {{TP|Dawn|Aipom|Ambipom}}'s {{m|Swift}} and {{AP|Starly|Staraptor}}'s {{m|Whirlwind}}. It has extendable arms, and unique extendable fingers. According to [[James]] this mecha can even make lunch.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Robotic Rabble Rowser Mach III.png|150px]]
| Robotic Rabble Rowser Mach III
| ''[[DP009|Setting the World on its Buneary]]''
| Has extendable legs and claws, also has Pokémon containers, and rockets.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:House Mecha DP013.png|150px]]
| You-Really-Can't-Take-It-With-You-Can't-Ya Mark 93
| ''[[DP013|A Staravia is Born!]]''
| Has nets on its hands, and can be disguised as a house.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Fossil Restoration Device.png|150px]]
| Fossil Restoration Device
| ''[[DP017|Wild in the Streets]]''
| Can unfossilize Pokémon, has net-rockets, treads.
{{rmech|Team Rocket transformer.png|2=Mechabot|3=DP021|4=Ya See We Want an Evolution|5=Was destroyed before being used.}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Aspear Rock 1.png|150px]]
| Aspear Rock 1
| ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story!]]''
| Can launch extendable arms. Extremely durable, as it took multiple hits from {{m|Focus Punch}} to penetrate it.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Bouldermatic Mark 2.png|150px]]
| Bouldermatic Mark 2
| ''[[DP025|Oh Do You Know the Poffin Plan!]]''
| Can launch extendable arms and vacuums, and can also shoot out giant flower pots that trap the opponent.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket M10 Balloon.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai ]]''
| This {{p|Carnivine}} balloon was used to attack Ash, Brock, and Dawn as they traveled to [[Alamos Town]] in a hot air balloon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Potent Pink Jessie Princess Power Mark 1.png|150px]]
| Potent Pink Jessie Princess Power Mark 1
| ''[[DP042|The Electrike Company!]]''
| Can launch extendable arms, and can fly like a rocket. Protected against electricity.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Sharpedo Jetski.png|150px]]
| {{p|Sharpedo}} Jetski
| ''[[DP047|Sandshrew's Locker!]]''
| Has a {{p|Magikarp}} Net Launcher, {{p|Carvanha}} torpedoes, and 3 {{p|Remoraid}} torpedoes
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Probopass Mind Manipulator.png|150px]]
| {{p|Probopass}} Mind Manipulator
| ''[[DP058|Nosing 'Round the Mountain!]]
| A Device that can control a {{p|Probopass}} by making it use [[Move|moves]] and controlling its three noses.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Badda Bing Mecha.png|150px]]
| Badda Bing Supreme Soaker No.6
| ''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]''
| Normally shouts the words "BADDA BOOM, BADDA BING". It can also shoot water from its hands and spill hot water from the tub.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Rhyhorn mecha.png|150px]]
| {{p|Rhyhorn}} Mecha
| rowspan=2|''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]''
| The head can open and fire out a mechanical arm. It can also use a move called "Horn Rocket" where it can stab the opponent, and fire its tail off like rocket.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Slowbro mecha.png|150px]]
| {{p|Slowbro}} Mecha
| This Mecha can open its mouth and hit the foe with its arms, and it can also use its own special move called "Tail Attack" where it can stab the foe with its tail, or it can fire it off like a rocket.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Chingling mecha.png|150px]]
| Tone Deaf Mecha {{p|Chingling}}
| ''[[DP070|The Bells are Singing!]]''
| Can sing rough notes and blow smoke.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Croagunk Robot.png|150px]]
| {{p|Croagunk}} Robot
| ''[[DP082|Cream of the Croagunk Crop!]]
| Has extendable tongue and arms to catch Pokémon. Its chest can open up to serve as a big container for caught Pokémon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Flying mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP084|Hungry for the Good Life!]]
| A flying Mecha that can let out a smokescreen, and the inside is full of holes and traps.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:DP085 Gliscor Bot.png|150px]]
| Gliscor Bot
| ''[[DP085|Fighting Fear with Fear!]]
| A {{p|Gliscor}} balloon that could extend its tail to grab Pokémon. Its claws could open and launch like missiles to emulate {{m|X-Scissor}}, and its wings could spread open and perform an attack emulating {{m|Steel Wing}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Fairy mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]
| Can hover, has a retractable visor to cover the exposed cockpit, and can launch five extendable arms from each shoulder.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Dp092 mecha.png|150px]]
| Back-to-the-Basics Bohemian Flytrap
| ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]''
| It can transform from a car-like form. Its mouth can be used for storage and its arms and eyes can fire lasers. It is vulnerable to {{t|Electric}} attacks.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Roly Poly Robot.png|150px]]
| Roly Poly Robot
| ''[[DP098|If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!]]
| This mecha rolls around a ball of [[Pokémon food]] (like a Stag Beetle) that can attract {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} such as {{p|Lickilicky}}. It can also fly and pick up rocks and kick them. It can even launch a rocket that fires out a rope.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Super Sucker Mark 9.png|150px]]
| Super Sucker Mark 9
| ''[[DP099|A Trainer and Child Reunion!]]
| A device that is attached to the {{MTR}} Balloon that can suck up {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} into a big container. It was used again in ''[[DP130|Frozen in Their Tracks!]]'' where it had a different nozzle and a net. Vulnerable to {{m|Signal Beam}}s.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Nightmare maker.png|150px]]
| Nightmare Maker
| ''[[DP104|Sleepless in Pre-Battle!]]
| This device sends out electromagnetic pulses that makes sleeping people have nightmares and {{a|Bad Dreams|blame it all}} on {{p|Darkrai}}.
{{rmech|TR Mechaman.png|Mechaman|DP107|Ancient Family Matters!|It can {{m|Dig|drill}} using its "head", and can also throw {{m|Rock Throw|rocks}} and {{m|Sand-Attack|sand}} with its hands.}}
{{rmech|DP109 mecha.png|Earth Moving Monster Masher Mover 1|3=DP109|4=Leading a Stray!|5=Can transform from an excavator crane to a mecha. It uses it arms to slam into the opponent, and the hands can grab objects. Vulnerable to water.}}
{{rmech|Bowling Pin Robot.png|3=DP115|4=Stealing the Conversation!|5=It can shoot mechanical bowling pins out of its arms that explode upon impact. It also has extendable arms and legs.}}
{{rmech|DP117 robot 1.png|3=DP117|4=Noodles! Roamin' Off!|5=This mecha was destroyed quickly by {{AP|Pikachu}} using {{m|Thunderbolt}}, the only thing this mecha can do is jump great distances into the air.}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:DP122 mecha.png|150px]]
| {{p|Piplup|Pi}}{{p|Prinplup|prin}}{{p|Empoleon|oleon}}
| ''[[DP122|Stopped in the Name of Love!]]''
| This mecha is as big as a building with many tiny rooms and vents, it can launch extendable arms that can make Pokémon dizzy. If hit by a {{m|Thunderbolt}} in the underarm the bolt can travel down the arm into a mechanical room and zap the captured friend. Legs appear for hasty getaways, it is vulnerable to water.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Rocket DP142.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP142|Where No Togepi Has Gone Before!]]''
| A rocket that has the trio's desires, it also has a dungeon, a lift, and a control system. It flew up to space where it got attacked by a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Rayquaza}}, and crash landed back to earth. Vulnerable to {{m|Hyper Beam}}s.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Magcargo mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP144|Gone With the Windworks!]]''
| Has a big cable, the head and body can become hot like lava. It can also launch a {{m|Zap Cannon}} called a "{{p|Magcargo}} Cannon", which, however, immediately drains the battery empty if used. Vulnerable to {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Drapion mecha.png|150px]]
| Digital Drapion
|rowspan=2|''[[DP147|Bagged Then Tagged!]]''
| This mecha has extendable arms with sharp claws for digging underground, and a hatch on its head. The mouth can open and send the captured Pokémon down to the abdomen. It is vulnerable to {{m|Aerial Ace|flying attacks}} and can also release geysers. A computer system inside the head can check where it is going and detect where other life forms are, such as {{p|Monferno}}. It appears to be based on a {{p|Drapion}}'s {{Shiny}} coloration.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Drapion mecha decoy.png|150px]]
| Digital Drapion decoy
| A mini mecha that is released from the big mecha above. It can dig underground and self-destruct.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Pidgey mecha.png|150px]]
| {{p|Pidgey}} Mark II
| ''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]''
| This mecha can fly and is activated by {{MTR}}'s controls, and has a container in its stomach. It also has a fan which can {{m|Gust|blow opponents away}}, it can also launch 2 extendable arms from its stomach which has a broom to {{m|Sand-Attack|sweep opponents away}}. Its wing can fly off. Vulnerable to {{t|Electric}} and {{t|Flying}} attacks.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Altaria mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP156|A Meteroic Rise to Excellence]]''
| This mecha looks like an {{p|Altaria}} and was used to captured [[Wilma]]'s. It also has wheels and a compartment where Altaria was held, but got broke free with a combination of Altaria's {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Flamethrower}} knocking the mecha on its side. {{AP|Gible}} can also eat it.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:DP157 Blasto Bot II.png|150px]]
| {{p|Blastoise|Blasto}}-Bot II
|rowspan=2|''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]''
| Was eaten by {{AP|Gible}}, before it could do anything.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR mecha DP157.png|150px]]
| Recycled Robo Blasto-Bot
| This mecha was made from recycled parts from the Blasto-Bot II, it can leap great distances, and can show its tongue. It has an Iron Fist to grab its foe, and a regular hand as well. Vulnerable to {{m|Thunderbolt}} and {{m|Iron Tail}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:DP163 mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP163|Fighting Ire with Fire!]]''
| This mecha has glass capsules capturing enemies. It comes out from Team Rocket's Balloon with extended arms for capturing Pokémon into a container. Weak against powerful [[Fire (type)|Fire]] and {{m|Mach Punch}} attacks and strong against {{m|Protect}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Mecha DP168 1.png|150px]]
| Meta-Caterpie
|rowspan=2|''[[DP168|Keeping In Top Forme!]]''
| This mecha looks like a {{p|Caterpie}}, can dig underground. The forehead can open to reveal [[Team Rocket]]. A gun in its mouth fires a sticky liquid similar to a {{m|String Shot}}, and also if ths mecha is nearly destroyed the body will crack open to reveal another mecha (below). It is strong against attacks like {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Rock Climb}} and {{m|Whirlpool}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Mecha DP168 2.png|150px]]
| Blockbuster Butterfree
| This mecha looks and flys like a {{p|Butterfree}}. It comes out of the Meta-Caterpie (above). It can release a {{m|SolarBeam}} attack from the antennae on its head, and it is vulnerable against air attacks like {{m|Air Slash}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Mecha DP169.png|150px]]
| Robo Diglett
| ''[[DP169|Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!]]''
| The new and improved {{p|Diglett}} mecha, which is controlled by {{TR|Meowth}}'s controls. It can dig underground and can drill through rocks. It also has arms to picks things up with, extra arms for when they are destroyed. Three nets fire out from its body, and can also walk along walls. Vulnerable to powerful {{m|Eruption}} attacks.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Staraptor Mecha.png|150px]]
| {{m|Aerial Ace}} Defense
|rowspan=4|''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]''
| This mecha is shaped like a {{p|Staraptor}}, and was used like a missile to defeat [[Ash's Staraptor]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:TR Gliscor Mecha.png|150px]]
| {{m|Guillotine}} Defense
| This mecha is shaped like a {{p|Gliscor}}, and was used like a missile to try to defeat [[Bertha]]'s Gliscor, but it was defeated by a powerful {{m|Guillotine}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Seviper Armor.png|150px]]
| Powering-up Parts
| This was armor fired out of [[Team Rocket]]'s Balloon to make [[Jessie's Seviper]] stronger. It upped the strength of a {{m|Poison Tail}}, nearly defeating [[Ash's Buizel]]. It was defeated by [[Bertha]]'s {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rock Blast}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Carnivine Armor.png|150px]]
| Powering-up Parts
| This was armor fired out of [[Team Rocket]]'s Balloon to make [[James's Carnivine]] stronger. It upped Carnivine's {{m|Vine Whip}}'s strength, nearly defeating [[Dawn's Pachirisu]]. It was defeated by [[Bertha]]'s {{p|Golem}}'s {{m|Rock Blast}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:DP182 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[DP182|An Old Family Blend!]]''
| This mecha was used when Team Rocket tried to steal [[Ash's Quilava|Ash's Cyndaquil]] shortly before the beginning of the [[Lily of the Valley Conference]]. It had six hands holding different weapon, a net, a fly swatter, a plunger, scissors, tongs, and an empty hand. These hands could we switched to another six with even bigger arsenal, a drill, a chainsaw, a paint scraper, a paper fan, a drafting triangle, and a mallet. This mecha was able to withstand {{m|BubbleBeam}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}} (although it wasn't waterproof), {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Flamethrower}}. Its arms were vulnerable to {{m|Razor Leaf}} and the mecha itself was vulnerable to {{m|Eruption}}. One of the strongest mechas yet.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha M13.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''
| This {{p|Yanmega}} balloon was used while following Ash, Brock, and Dawn as they traveled to [[Crown City]].
|}

===Best Wishes series===
{{rmech/h}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:BW002 Suitcase Mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| rowspan=2|''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]''
| This suitcase shaped mecha could open up and extend a pair of arms to grab Pikachu and Axew.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW002.png|150px]]
| Hot-Air Balloon
| This mecha is more of an upgrade of the original hot air balloon.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW003.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[BW003|A Sandile Gusher of Change!]]''
| This magnet crane was used to capture the leader [[Sunglasses Krokorok|Sandile]].
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW004.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]''
| This bubble-shaped mecha was used to protect attacks as in {{AP|Oshawott}}'s {{m|Water Gun}} but fell to {{AP|Tepig}}'s {{m|Ember}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW006.png|150px]]
| Energy Excavating Robot
| ''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]''
| This mecha can be used to harness the energy of dreams.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket jetpacks.png|150px]]
| Jetpacks
| ''[[BW026|Scare at the Litwick Mansion!]]''
| Used to make quick getaways.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW027.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]''
| This flying mecha has three cable launchers that can be used to catch Pokémon, and pull them into the mecha's cargo hold. Vulnerable to {{m|Dragon Rage}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW029 2.png|150px]]
| Unknown
|rowspan=2|''[[BW029|Cottonee in Love!]]''
| This mecha has a giant fan which can be used to blow {{p|Cottonee}} into a net bag (below). Vulnurable to {{m|Thunderbolt}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW029 1.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| The mecha has a giant net bag which is used to trap Cottonee. Protected from attacks such as {{AP|Tranquill}}'s {{m|Air Cutter}}, but was finally destroyed from inside when it got filled by the Cottonee's {{m|Cotton Spore}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW030 1.png|150px]]
| Unknown
|rowspan=3|''[[BW030|A UFO for Elgyem!]]''
| This small machine sends out restraining energy bolts that can be used to tie its targets. Vulnerable to {{m|X-Scissor}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW030 2.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| This small machine looks like a briefcase. It sends out restraining energy bolts that can be used to tie its targets and trap them into a square energy field. Vulnerable to {{m|Dragon Rage}} and {{m|SolarBeam}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW030 3.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| This mecha is used for aerial transport. Vulnerable to {{m|Electro Ball}}.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW034.png|150px]]
| {{p|Roggenrola}} Cannon
| ''[[BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!]]''
| This mecha can attach up to nineteen Roggenrola to itself and make them all to use their {{m|Flash Cannon}}s at once, creating a powerful blast of energy. It has two extendable spiked clubs, that it used to create a cave in.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha BW113.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[BW113|The Light of Floccesy Ranch!]]''
| This mecha can fire beams of static electricity, which lures in {{type|Electric}} Pokémon like {{p|Mareep}}, which are then locked into a cage below. It can also absorb electricity from the Electric Pokémon within the cage and fire it from its cannon as an attack. Vulnerable to Thunderbolt.
|}

==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{rmech/h}}
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:Team Rocket Mecha ET08.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''
| This machine was used to capture a large group of {{p|Pikachu}} using a Poké Ball cannon. It can convert between plane and walker mode.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:ET09 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| ''[[ET09|I'm Your Venusaur]]''
| This mecha was used to try stealing an ancient Venusaur.
|- style="background:#FFF" align="center"
| [[File:ET11 Mecha.png|150px]]
| Unknown
| rowspan=2|''[[ET11|Days of Gloom and Glory]]''
| rowspan=2|These diving machines were used to look for treasure in a sunken city.
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Nurse Joy

2013-04-30T00:07:30Z

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{{FAC notice}}
:''For the nurse who appears in [[Pokémon Center]]s in the games, see [[Pokémon Center Nurse]] or [[Teala]].''
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{{CharInfobox|
color={{cute color light}} |
corecolor={{soulsilver color light}} |
bordercolor={{cute color}} |
name=Nurse Joy |
jname=ジョーイ |
tmname=Joy |
slogan=no |
image=Nurse Joy BW.png |
caption=Art of Nurse Joy from the {{series|Best Wishes}} |
gender=Female |
colors=yes|
eyes=Blue |
hair=Pink |
region=[[Kanto]], [[Orange Archipelago]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]] |
relatives=Other Nurse Joys, [[Marnie and Paige]] |
trainer=no |
trainerclass=[[Pokémon Center Nurse|Nurse]]|
game=yes |
generation={{gen|I}} |
games={{v2|Yellow}} |
leader=no |
team=no |
brain=no |
anime=yes |
epnum=EP002 |
epname=Pokémon Emergency! |
enva=[[Megan Hollingshead]] ([[EP002]]-[[AG042]]) [[Bella Hudson]] ([[AG049]]-[[AG144]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|MoMP]]-[[DP190]]) [[Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld|Alyson Rosenfeld]] ([[BW002]]-present) |
java=[[Ayako Shiraishi]] ([[EP002]]-[[EP229]]; [[M01]]) [[Yuriko Yamaguchi]] ([[EP245]]-[[DP022]]; [[DP051]]-[[DP190]]; [[SS002]]-[[SS013]]; [[SS025]]; [[M11]]; [[The Legend of Thunder!|TLoT]]; [[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|MoMP]]) [[Kikuko Inoue]] ([[DP025]]-[[DP050]]) [[Chika Fujimura]] ([[BW002]]-present)
}}

'''Nurse Joy''' (Japanese: '''ジョーイ''' ''Joy'', referred to as '''ジョーイさん''' ''Joy-{{wp|Japanese honorifics#San|san}}'' by most characters) are kind nurses who take care of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. As revealed in ''[[DP028|Drifloon in the Wind!]]'', Joy is not the first name of these women, but actually the family name. Her Japanese name is a play on 女医 ''joi'', ''woman doctor''. They are based on the in-game [[Pokémon Center Nurse]]s.

==In the anime==
[[File:Three Nurse Joy.png|thumb|left|250px|Three Nurse Joys as they appear in Kanto, the Orange Islands, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh]]
Nurse Joy is not just one person; many Joys work as nurses across the various regions of the [[Pokémon world]].

As a rule, Nurse Joys are kind, earnest, honest Pokémon nurses who take care of sick and injured Pokémon, but will confront a [[Pokémon Trainer]] if they are not properly caring for their Pokémon.

They are not entirely identical, though aside from themselves, it seems that {{an|Brock}} is the only one who can tell them apart. However, each Nurse Joy will have a different color cross on her hat that indicates which location she works at.

Supposedly, they are all extremely similar-looking relatives-cousins, sisters, etc. However, fans have proposed various other theories has been suggested for the strange phenomenon—everything from time travel, to cloning, to the Nurse Joys being Pokémon themselves.

[[File:Marnie and Paige.png|left|thumb|210px|Two young Joys named [[Marnie and Paige]]]]
There are several notable Nurse Joys who appear vastly different from the others. A Nurse Joy acts as the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|Pokémon League inspector]] in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', her first appearance as anything but an ordinary Nurse Joy. Another Nurse Joy living in the [[Orange Archipelago]] has made her career instead be as an archaeologist, leading an expedition to [[Kabuto Fossil Island|a deserted island]] in ''[[EP089|Shell Shock]]''. A muscle-bound, kayak-riding Nurse Joy who also lives in the archipelago was featured, along with her befriended {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Magikarp}}, in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''. Other Nurse Joys living on the islands have a noticeably darker skin tone than their mainland counterparts, likely due to living in a more tropical region.

A Nurse Joy who appeared in ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'' was in charge of a Pokémon Center which specialized in {{type|Water}} Pokémon, despite being afraid of them herself. Two young Joys, named [[Marnie and Paige]], appeared in ''[[DP028|Drifloon on the Wind]]'', where it was revealed that Joy is the ''surname'' of the family, rather than the given name of each individual woman. Their mother, of course, was an ordinary Nurse Joy.

[[File:Nurse Joy anime BW.png|right|thumb|250px|Nurse Joy in the {{series|Best Wishes}}]]
Nurse Joy, like {{Ash}}, received a redesign when the {{series|Best Wishes}} began, as well as a change of clothes. All Nurse Joys in Unova have this new design.

Although there are many exceptions, Nurse Joy will generally have {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}} in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and the [[Orange Archipelago]], and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}} in [[Unova]] to assist her. Chansey's [[evolution]] introduced in [[Generation II]], {{p|Blissey}}, also appears on occasion.

There is a similarity between the families of Nurse Joy, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Don George]]. Fans have [[fanon|speculated]] about some sort of relation or deeper connection; however, the only thing known for sure about the three families is that they are on good terms.

Nurse Joys give out [[starter Pokémon]] to Trainers in towns or cities without [[Pokémon Professor]]s, such as [[Slateport City]]. Adhering to their role as government workers, they are also inspectors for the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency]], grading Pokémon Gyms.

Nurse Joys also judge [[Pokémon Contests]] and the [[Grand Festival]]s. This makes them not just good nurses, but good judges as well.

===Pokémon===
This listing is for Nurse Joy's usual Pokémon in the anime.
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Chansey
|main=yes
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|img=Nurse Joy Chansey.png
|desc=Almost every Nurse Joy in [[Kanto]], the [[Orange Archipelago]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], and [[Sinnoh]] has been seen owning {{p|Chansey}} functioning as nurses.}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Audino
|main=yes
|gender=
|type1=Normal
|epnum=BW006
|epname=Dreams by the Yard Full!
|img=Nurse Joy Audino.png
|desc=In the [[Unova]] region, Nurse Joys have {{p|Audino}} functioning as nurses.}}

====Other====
This listing is for Pokémon various individual Nurse Joys have had during the course of the anime.

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Pikachu (multiple)
|cap=Nurse Joy's Pikachu
|type1=Electric
|epnum=EP002
|epname=Pokémon Emergency!
|img=Viridian Pokémon Center Pikachu.png
|vajp=Ikue Ohtani
|vaen=Ikue Ohtani
|vaen2=Rachael Lillis
|desc=Many {{p|Pikachu}} were seen in the [[Viridian City]] [[Pokémon Center]]. They were used to generate electricity and run the Pokémon Center's back-up {{wp|Engine-generator|generator}}.

Pikachu's only known move is {{m|ThunderShock}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Magnemite (multiple)
|type1=Electric
|epnum=EP101
|epname=Get Along, Little Pokémon
|img=Nurse Joy Magnemite.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Magnemite
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|vaen2=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Addie Blaustein
|desc=Many {{p|Magnemite}} were seen on the telephone screen while {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, {{Tracey}}, and {{an|Ethan}} were talking to Nurse Joy and [[Officer Jenny]] in a nearby town. They were used to generate electricity and run the [[Pokémon Center]].

None of Magnemite's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Bulbasaur
|nick=Giant Bulbasaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Nurse Joy Bulbasaur.png
|epnum=EP102
|epname=The Mystery Menace
|vaen=Tara Jayne
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc=On [[Mandarin Island South|Mandarin Island]], an unknown Pokémon hiding in the sewers of [[Trovitopolis]] was "menacing" the town. The Pokémon turned out to be a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Bulbasaur}} that was once abandoned by the [[Mayor of Trovitopolis]], and was eventually adopted by Nurse Joy.

Bulbasaur's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Blissey
|stage1=Chansey
|main=yes
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|epnum=EP129
|epname=Ignorance is Blissey
|img=Nurse Joy Blissey.png
|main=yes
|desc=The Nurse Joy of [[Happy Town]] owns a {{p|Blissey}} that is an old friend of [[Jessie]]. This Blissey was clumsy—the more she tried to help, the more problems she caused.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Sunflora
|nick=Gwendela
|type1=Grass
|img=Nurse Joy Sunflora.png
|epnum=EP135
|epname=Grin to Win!
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|desc=Like all residents of [[Bloomingvale]], Nurse Joy owns a {{p|Sunflora}} that she received in a trade from {{jo|Cyrus}}. [[Sonrisa]]'s Sunflora, Sunny, used to play with '''Gwendela''' when it was with Cyrus, but became gloomy after it was traded. Sunny was led to Gwendela and soon started to dance.

None of Sunflora's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Jynx
|gender=female
|type1=Ice
|type2=Psychic
|img=Nurse Joy Jynx.png
|epnum=EP250
|desc=The Nurse Joy that lives inside the [[Ice Path]] runs a [[Pokémon Center]] that takes care of several {{type|Ice}} Pokémon—a {{p|Jynx}} being one of them. Jynx is Nurse Joy's main helper in the center, much like the {{p|Chansey}} of most other centers.

Jynx's known moves are {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Powder Snow}}, and {{m|Lovely Kiss}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Swinub (multiple)
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Nurse Joy Swinub.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Swinub
|epnum=EP250
|desc=The Nurse Joy that lives inside the [[Ice Path]] runs a [[Pokémon Center]] that takes care of several {{type|Ice}} Pokémon—many of them being {{p|Swinub}}.

Swinub's only known move is {{m|Powder Snow}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Piloswine (multiple)
|type1=Ice
|type2=Ground
|img=Nurse Joy Piloswine.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Piloswine
|epnum=EP250
|desc=The Nurse Joy that lives inside the [[Ice Path]] runs a [[Pokémon Center]] that takes care of several {{type|Ice}} Pokémon—some of them being {{p|Piloswine}}. Piloswine is used for sledding, similar to {{wp|sled dog}}s in the real world.

Piloswine's known moves are {{m|Powder Snow}} and {{m|Blizzard}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Combusken
|stage1=Torchic
|type1=Fire
|type2=Fighting
|img=Nurse Joy Torchic.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Torchic
|img2=Nurse Joy Combusken.png
|cap2=Nurse Joy's Combusken
|epnum=AG034
|epname=Having a Wailord of a Time
|vajp=Chinami Nishimura
|vaen=Rachael Lillis
|vaen2=Darren Dunstan
|vaennote=as Torchic
|vaen2note=as Combusken
|desc=As a {{p|Torchic}}, it was supposed to be given to a beginning Trainer in [[Hoenn]]. It was a crafty and quite strong, by pretending to cry in front of {{AP|Pikachu}} and managing to defeat {{AP|Corphish}}. It gained so much [[experience]] that it [[Evolution|evolved]] into a {{p|Combusken}}. Once it evolved, it could no longer be given away, and so it stayed in the Pokémon Center.

Combusken's known moves are {{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Peck}}, {{m|Ember}}, and {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Ponyta
|type1=Fire
|img=Nurse Joy Ponyta.png
|epnum=SS013
|epname=Celebi and Joy
|desc=[[Ritchie]] rode Nurse Joy's {{p|Ponyta}} from [[Marion Town]], successfully changing the past by preventing {{OBP|Nick|Chronicles}}'s death.

None of Ponyta's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Oddish
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|img=Nurse Joy Oddish.png
|epnum=AG159
|epname=Off the Unbeaten Path
|desc=An {{p|Oddish}} was owned by the Nurse Joy who participated in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] competition.

None of Oddish's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Meganium
|type1=Grass
|img=Nurse Joy Meganium.png
|epnum=AG161
|epname=Odd Pokémon Out!
|desc=The Nurse Joy of [[Camomile Island]] owns a {{p|Meganium}} that is in love with a wild {{p|Tropius}}. {{AP|Grovyle|Sceptile}} was, in turn, in love with Meganium; Grovyle battled with Tropius for Meganium.

Meganium's known moves are {{m|Aromatherapy}}, {{m|Vine Whip}}, and {{m|Growl}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Drifloon
|nick=Drifloon (×4)
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Flying
|img=Nurse Joy Drifloon.png
|epnum=DP028
|epname=Drifloon On the Wind!
|desc=[[Marnie and Paige]], two young daughters of a Nurse Joy, own four {{p|Drifloon}}.

None of Drifloon's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Croagunk
|nick=Chrissy
|gender=female
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fighting
|img=Nurse Joy Chrissy.png
|epnum=DP082
|epname=Cream of the Croagunk Crop!
|desc=Nurse Joy of [[Pastoria City]] owns a {{p|Croagunk}} named '''Chrissy''' (Jp: '''グレミ''' ''Guremi''). [[Hamilton]] proposed his Croagunk, Craig, to Chrissy, but {{an|Brock}} broke into the argument, proposing his Croagunk to Chrissy. Later on, when Team Rocket invaded, Chrissy defeated [[Team Rocket's mechas|their mecha]] and was pronounced winner of the [[Pastoria Croagunk Festival]] because of this act.

Chrissy's only known move is {{m|Vacuum Wave}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Blissey
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|img=Sinnoh Nurse Joy Blissey.png
|epnum=DP133
|epname=Uncrushing Defeat!
|vaen=Emily Jenness
|desc=The Nurse Joy near [[Lake Acuity]] owns a {{p|Blissey}}, a different Blissey than the [[Nurse Joy's Blissey|Blissey owned by the Nurse Joy of]] [[Happy Town]].

None of Blissey's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Latias
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Psychic
|img=Nurse Joy Latias.png
|epnum=SS025
|epname=
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc=A Nurse Joy from the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency]] owns a {{p|Latias}}. She was used to battle against [[Forrest]]'s {{p|Rhyperior}} in the [[Pewter Gym]], in order to determine whether the Gym should be closed or not. Although Latias won the battle, Nurse Joy was impressed by Forrest's skill and spared the Pewter Gym.

Latias's known moves are {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, {{m|Recover}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, and {{m|Steel Wing}}.}}

====Befriended====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|stage1=Magikarp
|pkmn=Gyarados
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|img=Giant Magikarp.png
|cap=Nurse Joy's Magikarp
|img2=Giant Gyarados.png
|epnum=EP092
|epname=The Joy of Pokémon
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Addie Blaustein
|vaen2=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaennote=as Magikarp
|vaen2note=as Gyarados
|desc=Nurse Joy befriended a {{p|Gyarados}} when it was a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Magikarp}}. It first appeared as a Magikarp when it jumped out of the water in front of {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Nurse Joy appeared and fed it tablets, saying the Pokémon that live on the islands are too small for a [[Pokémon Center]] and need medicine if sick. It was later revealed that Nurse Joy had known Magikarp since she was small and found it washed up on the shore; she later cared for it as it grew and grew. The Magikarp later appeared when {{TRT}} captured Ash and his friends, including Nurse Joy, stopping them from helping a very sick {{p|Seel}}. Magikarp appeared and rammed Team Rocket's [[Team Rocket's mechas|submarine]], then suddenly [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Gyarados and defeated Team Rocket.

Gyarados's only known move is {{m|Tackle}}.}}

====Given away====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Stephanie
|pkmn=Mudkip
|type1=Water
|epnum=AG034
|epname=Having a Wailord of a Time
|img=Stephanie Mudkip.png
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Lindsey Warner
|desc={{ho|Stephanie}}'s {{p|Mudkip}} was looked after by {{Ash}} and [[Max]]. At first it seemed to be a crybaby, but after being looked after by [[Brock's Mudkip]], everything turned out fine and it was picked by Stephanie as her [[Starter Pokémon]].

None of Mudkip's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Stephanie's father
|pkmn=Treecko
|gender=♀
|type1=Grass
|epnum=AG034
|epname=Having a Wailord of a Time
|img=Stephanie Father Treecko.png
|vajp=Yuji Ueda
|vaen=Dan Green
|desc=[[Stephanie's father]]'s {{p|Treecko}} was looked after by {{Ash}} and [[Max]]. She seemed to take a liking to [[Ash's Treecko]] in that she held something in her mouth, in her case a flower. She was picked by Stephanie's father because she had nowhere to go.

None of Treecko's moves are known.}}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nurse Joy
|pkmn=Squirtle
|type1=Water
|img=PLEEI Squirtle.png
|epnum=EP056
|epname=The Ultimate Test
|vajp=Unshō Ishizuka
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=Squirtle is one of the Pokémon owned by the [[Pokémon League entrance exam instructor]]. It appeared under Nurse Joy's command, battling the instructor's {{p|Charmander}}. It is unknown who won.

Squirtle's known moves are {{m|Water Gun}} and {{m|Skull Bash}}.}}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{cute color light}}|bordercolor={{soulsilver color light}}
|ja=白石文子 ''[[Ayako Shiraishi]]'' ([[EP002]]-[[EP229]]; [[M01]]) 山口由里子 ''[[Yuriko Yamaguchi]]'' ([[EP245]]-[[DP022]]; [[DP051]]-[[DP190]]; [[SS002]]-[[SS013]]; [[SS025]]; [[M11]]; ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'') 井上喜久子 ''[[Kikuko Inoue]]'' ([[DP025]]-[[DP050]]) 藤村知可 ''[[Chika Fujimura]]'' ([[BW002]]-present)
|en=[[Megan Hollingshead]] ([[EP002]]-[[AG042]], movie [[M01|1]]) [[Bella Hudson]] ([[AG049]]-[[AG144]], [[Pokémon Chronicles]]) [[Michele Knotz]] ([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]-[[DP190]]) [[Alyson Rosenfeld]] ([[BW002]]-present)
|ar=امال سعد الدين Amaal Sa'ad Ad-Din
|ca=Eva Bau
|cs=Klára Jandová ([[EP002]]-[[EP207]]) Eva Spoustová ([[DP002]]-[[DP102]]) Jana Páleníčková ([[DP106]]-present)
|da=Ann Hjort Louise Engel
|nl=Mandy Huydts ([[EP002]]-[[DP190]]) Lizemijn Libgott ([[BW002]]-present)
|fil=Ahlee Reyes
|fr_ca=Julie Burroughs
|fr_eu=Lydia Cherton
|de=Christine Stichler Melanie Manstein Tatjana Pokorny Katharina Iacobescu
|he=דנה רישפי ''Dana Rishfi'' אתי קסטרו ''Etti Castro''
|hu=Oláh Orsolya
|it=Sonia Mazza Laura Brambilla
|ko=이선 ''Lee Seon''
|no=Hanne Dancke Arnesen
|pl=Anna Bielańska ([[EP002]]-[[EP207]], [[M01|first movie]]) Agata Rzeszewska ([[EP210]]-[[AG040]], [[DP055]]-present, [[M11|eleventh movie]]) Joanna Węgrzynowska ([[DP002]]-[[DP052]])
|pt_br=Fátima Noya ([[original series]]-{{series|Diamond & Pearl}}) Samira Fernandes ({{series|Best Wishes}})
|pt_eu=Helena Montez ([[EP002]]-[[EP126]]) Dora Cruz ([[EP129]]-[[EP157]]) Paula Pais ([[EP159]]-[[EP207]]) Carla ([[EP210]]-[[EP258]]) Sandra de Castro ([[EP267]]-[[AG091]], [[AG159]]-[[AG175]]) Raquel Ferreira ([[AG095]]-[[AG144]]) Ana Madureira ([[AG180]]-[[AG192]]) Rita Fernandes ([[DP002]]-[[DP051]]) Zélia Santos ([[DP055]]-present)
|es_la=Liliana Barba ([[Viridian City|Viridian]] nurse in [[EP002]]) Mildred Barrera ([[Pewter City|Pewter]] nurse in [[EP002]], [[EP011]]-present) Mariana Ortiz ([[EP005]]) Christine Byrd (movie [[M01|1]]) Georgina Sánchez ([[EP245]]-[[EP258]], [[AG087]]) Ángela Villanueva (Old, [[SS013]]) Erica Edwards ([[AG151]])
|es_eu=Isacha Mengíbar ([[EP002]]-[[EP014]]) Pilar Martín ([[EP020]]-[[DP190]]) Sara Heras ([[BW002]]-present)
|sv=Maria Rydberg}}

==In the games==
[[File:Pokemon Center Yellow.png|thumb|right|200px|Nurse Joy inside the Pokémon Center as seen in {{v|Yellow}}]]
Nurse Joy, like many anime characters, has a [[Pokémon Center Nurse|game counterpart]]. Nurse Joy does appear, however in {{g|Yellow}}, she replaces the Pokémon Center Nurse and is accompanied by a {{p|Chansey}} in every Pokémon Center. Furthermore, an [http://web.archive.org/web/19971016215515/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/NEWS/NEWS.HTM old news page] from [[Game Freak]] on Pokémon Yellow suggests that her name is in fact Joy (ジョーイ).

==In the manga==
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Nurse Joy EToP.png|thumb|right|Nurse Joy in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
Nurse Joy makes a cameo appearance in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] {{pkmn|manga}} series, which is based on the Pokémon anime. She appears in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]'', where she recommends that {{Ash}} take {{AP|Pikachu}} on a trip to the countryside to relieve stress, as it has been battling too hard. {{an|Brock}} is the only character that can tell the many Nurse Joys apart.

Generic [[Pokémon Center Nurse|Nurses]] appear at various points in the manga as well.

==Trivia==
* Nurse Joy, [[Officer Jenny]], and [[Don George]] all have Japanese names that begin with the kana ジ, while their English names all start with the same sound, {{wp|dʒ}}. They also all happen to be part of a large, extended family.
* Every Nurse Joy can be easily told apart by the colour of the cross on their hat. Colours can repeat in different regions, however.
* Having many identical Nurse Joys in the anime could be a reference to how the games would tend to recycle the same overworld sprites for the nurses in the Pokémon Centers.

==Names==
{| style="float:left; background: #{{soulsilver color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{cute color light}}"
|- style="text-align:center"
! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Japanese
| ジョーイ ''Joy''
| From 女医 ''joi'' (woman doctor).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| English
| Nurse Joy
| Same as the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| French
| Infirmière Joëlle
| Direct translation of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German
| Schwester Joy
| Translation of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Korean
| 간호순 ''Ganhosun''
| From 간호사 ''ganhosa'' (nurse).
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 喬伊 / 乔伊 ''Qiáoyī''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 祖兒 ''Jóuyìh'' 喬伊 ''Kìuhyī''
| Transliteration of her Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Brazilian
| Enfermeira Joy
| Translation of English name.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Romanian
| Sora Joy
| Translation of English name.
|}
{{-}}

{{Joy's Pokémon}}
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[[Category:Anime characters|Joy, Nurse]]
[[Category:Female characters|Joy, Nurse]]
[[Category:Duplicate characters|Joy, Nurse]]

[[pt:Enfermeira Joy]]

[[de:Schwester Joy]]
[[es:Enfermera Joy]]
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EP013

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'''Mystery at the Lighthouse''' (Japanese: '''マサキのとうだい''' ''{{tt|Masaki's|Bill's}} Lighthouse'') is the 13th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 24, 1997 and in the United States on September 24, 1998.

{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
While {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are wandering through the forest he begins bragging about his accomplishments, only to be shot down by {{an|Misty}}. Misty claims all his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} followed him, and therefore he didn't really catch any of them. This angers Ash, who then runs off through the forest vowing to catch a seventh Pokémon, but legitimately this time. As he breaks free of the forest, he finds himself on a beach, too wrapped up in his own Pokémon thoughts to enjoy the beautiful sunset. While he is moping, he notices a small {{p|Krabby}} scurrying between his feet. Ash insults Krabby about its small size, and it challenges him to a {{pkmn|battle}}. Not even bothering to call upon one of his Pokémon, Ash assaults Krabby with a stick, throws a {{ball|Poké}}, and [[Caught Pokémon|captures]] it. When the Poké Ball is transferred to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak's lab]], Ash begins to panic about the whereabouts of his new Pokémon. Misty then informs him that Trainers can carry a maximum of six Pokémon with them at one time. Suddenly, {{AP|Pikachu}} begins jumping and looking at a distant object, and as the gang looks over they can make out the shape of a lighthouse on a cliff. Excited, they all run off towards it.

By the time they arrive there, night has fallen and the long walk has made them exhausted. Ash rings the bell only to be greeted by an eerie ringing, and a "who's there?".

After Ash and co. explain their situation and {{an|Brock}} offers to cook the lighthouse keeper a bacon-double cheeseburger, they are granted entrance. But as the door swings open they find there is no one there to greet them. Ash asks out loud for permission to use the lighthouse's phone, to which a reply is heard: "Yes, there's a phone right near you." The owner of the voice is still unknown. Ash calls {{an|Professor Oak}} to ask about his newly caught {{AP|Krabby}}. As he picks up, the professor is shown cooking dinner. This worries Ash, because he thinks the Professor is cooking his Krabby. Professor Oak assures him that his Krabby is safe, and adds that Ash's Krabby would be "too small to make a hearty meal". Ash is enraged upon hearing that {{Gary}} has also caught a Krabby, and becomes even more so when he sees how huge it is. Ash goes berserk when he finds out that Gary has already caught 45 Pokémon, dwarfing Ash's mere 7. Oak tells them that they are calling from [[Bill]]'s {{TP|Bill|Lighthouse}}, and that he knows more than Oak himself, so listening to him would be good.

Suddenly, a giant {{p|Kabuto}} appears, claiming to be the keeper of the lighthouse. It is revealed that it is in fact Bill, who has become stuck in a Pokémon suit during his research. Ash helps him out. After getting a life lesson from Bill and learning that there are more than 150 known Pokémon species, the friends learn from Bill that there is only one Pokémon he is searching for, which he claims is the biggest Pokémon ever. He says it is unique and that no one had ever laid eyes on it. One night, he says, he heard a strange noise coming across the ocean from the Pokémon, but that was the last time he heard it.

As Bill is reminiscing, the same sound is suddenly heard, and a large figure appears, rising from the ocean. It is revealed to be the outline of a {{p|Dragonite}}. As it comes closer to the lighthouse, {{TRT}} is shown scaling the cliff and, upon seeing the giant Dragonite, they begin launching a barrage of missiles to try to catch it. This angers Dragonite, and it smashes the top of the lighthouse and begins to walk away. Bill calls out at it to stay, but to no avail.

In the morning, Bill seems to be at peace with the fact that he didn't get to learn more about the Pokémon and is simply grateful he got to see it at all. With another life lesson from Bill, the heroes say goodbye and continue on their journey.

==Major events==
* Ash catches a {{AP|Krabby}}.
* Ash learns that a Trainer can only have six Pokémon [[party|on hand]] at one time, and that his extras are sent to reside at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}}.
* Gary is revealed to have already caught a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Krabby}} and own a total of 45 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Ash and {{ashfr|his friends}} meet [[Bill]].
{{animeevents}}

===Debuts===
* [[Bill]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby|Kingler}})
* {{p|Dragonite}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP013.png|thumb|right|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Bill]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP013.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Ash|Butterfree}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charmander}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby}}; new; sent to {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]]; debut)
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{an|Gary}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{pkmn2|giant}}; debut)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
[[File:EP013 Dragonite cloud.png|thumb|right|200px|The Dragonite cloud]]
* At the start of the episode, several unidentified [[Pokémon League]] [[Badge]]s are seen in the background.
* This episode confirms that, just like the games, a [[Pokémon Trainer]] can only carry six Pokémon at a time.
* Brock mentions in this episode that Trainers can switch the Pokémon in their [[party]] by pressing a button inside their [[Pokédex]], suggesting that additional Pokémon are kept in computer storage similar to the games. However, this rule is immediately dropped and in future episodes Ash would have to call Professor Oak in order to switch the Pokémon in his party and have the requested Pokémon sent over.
* This is the first time that Ash and one of his rivals are confirmed to have a Pokémon of the same type of species. The second and third times were {{ho|Tyson}} having a {{p|Sceptile}} and [[Morrison]] owning a {{p|Gligar}}, though none of them were at the same time as Ash. The fourth was for a very short time, with Ash and [[Paul]] having {{p|Starly}}, and the fifth time was when [[Ash's Gligar]] evolves to match Paul's {{p|Gliscor}}. The latest occurrence was Ash's {{p|Pidove}}'s evolution into {{AP|Tranquill}}, one of which is also owned by [[Trip]], which is also seen in the same episode when Pidove evolves.
** Gary's Krabby is the first Pokémon owned by Gary to be revealed.
* The dub has several running gags, including characters whose cooks are on vacation and they are reduced to eating tofu.
* In this episode Bill is depicted as having green hair. This is the only time this is the case as he has brown hair in all other media.
* This episode features the first appearance of a [[Giant Pokémon]].
* At the end of the episode when Ash asks Bill if he thinks every species of Pokémon will ever be discovered, a Dragonite-shaped cloud can be seen.
* The plot of this episode was likely based on the short story "{{wp|The Fog Horn}}" by Ray Bradbury. In the story, a sea monster who is the only one left of its kind, hears a fog horn that sounds similar to its own voice and it is attracted to it.
* Despite Bill claiming the Dragonite present is the last of its kind, several other Dragonite appear in later seasons. It has been speculated that Bill refers to this Dragonite as the last of its kind not because of its [[species]], but because of its size. The Dragonite in this episode is much larger than Dragonite seen later in the series.
** Though the giant Dragonite is never identified as a Dragonite by anyone in this episode, including Bill, Dragonite is referred to by name in the [[EP014|following episode]] when Dexter says that a {{p|Raichu}}'s Thunderbolt could render a Dragonite unconscious.

===Errors===
[[File:EP013 Door closeup.png|thumb|right|200px|Door to the lighthouse]]
* In the dubbed version, when {{an|Misty}} tells Ash that all his Pokémon followed him, she is actually incorrect. {{AP|Pikachu}} was given to him by Professor Oak, {{AP|Butterfree}} (caught as a {{AP|Caterpie}}) was a lucky catch, {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Pidgeotto}} were captured in a legitimate battle, while {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Charmander}} were the only ones that followed him. Ash further exemplifies this error by saying, "Now I really caught one," after catching {{AP|Krabby}}.
* When {{AP|Krabby}} pinches Ash's index finger, he pinches Ash's left index finger. But in the next shot, the wound appears on Ash's right index finger.
* When flashing back to when Ash got Pikachu, when deducing that Ash's Krabby is sent to Oak's lab, Professor Oak shouts, "Here is your Pikachu!!!!" (with the elongation of the "chu" part being from Pikachu electrocuting him and Ash). In ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', the episode the flashback came from, the dialogue was in fact Ash weakly saying, "Thank you," before yelling as well as Professor Oak screaming, "You're welcome!" when Pikachu starts electrocuting the both of them.
* When the lighthouse door was shown for the first time, it shows the second row of Pokémon images from below as: Moltres, Arcanine and Scyther (and Kangaskhan beside Scyther). But when the whole door was shown the arrangement of the Pokémon was:
{|
|{{p|Zapdos}} ||{{p|Scyther}} ||{{p|Lapras}} ||{{p|Shellder}}
|-
|{{p|Mewtwo}} ||{{p|Clefairy}} ||{{p|Kangaskhan}}||{{p|Pinsir}}
|-
|{{p|Persian}}||{{p|Arcanine}} ||{{p|Flareon}} ||{{p|Exeggcute}}
|-
|{{p|Ditto}} ||{{p|Moltres}} ||{{p|Kabutops}} ||{{p|Drowzee}}
|-
|{{p|Gengar}} ||{{p|Golbat}} ||{{p|Vaporeon}} ||{{p|Jolteon}}
|-
|{{p|Muk}} ||{{p|Victreebel}}||{{p|Omanyte}} ||{{p|Tauros}}
|}
* An image of Mewtwo was on the door to the lighthouse, yet at this point in the series, {{an|Mewtwo}}'s existence was presumably known only by [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] and the scientists who created it, or likely Mewtwo had not been created yet.
* When Bill starts saying the planet was created 4.6 billion years ago, Ash turns to look at Bill but the visor of his hat is white instead of the usual red.
* When Bill shows the map of all the known Pokémon, the space between Marowak, Ninetales, Exeggcute, and (possibly) Rattata is blank.
* Bill says that the mystery Pokémon is the only one of its species. However, this is incorrect, and other characters such as {{an|Mewtwo}}, [[Lance]], and {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} have been shown to each own a different Dragonite.
** However, Bill may simply have meant it is the only one of its species to be a [[Giant Pokémon|giant]] one.
* When Team Rocket is discussing how they will break into the lighthouse, {{MTR}}'s ears turn blue.

===Dub edits===
* The way Misty retorted to Ash's bragging about how Ash "caught" all six of his Pokémon was different between the versions. In the original version, she questions if how he got those Pokémon should be counted as "caught" or not, with Ash stating that it's close enough. In the dubbed version, she erroneously states that all of his Pokémon just followed him.
* The speaker conversation between Brock and Bill is different between the two versions: in the original version, Brock asks if he can use his kitchen so he can make delicious {{wp|tamago chaahan}} and {{wp|nabe}}. Bill asks if he can also make {{wp|yakisoba}} as well, which Brock responds that he can make that as well as {{wp|katayaki}}, {{wp|chow mein}}, {{wp|sauce yakisoba}}, or anything else Bill might like, to which Bill responds he'd like katayaki, and lets them in. In the dubbed version, Brock asks him if he can use his kitchen to make cheeseburgers for his group. Bill asks if he can make anything without tofu, to which Brock responds he can. Bill gladly agrees to let them in since he hadn't eaten anything but tofu since his cook left for vacation.
* In the original version, Misty identifies the phone as resembling a {{p|Bellsprout}}; in the dubbed version, she doesn't. Also, Ash called Oak directly by his phone number in the Japanese version. In the dubbed version, he calls him via collect.
* In the original version, Professor Oak says that Ash caught him in the middle of cooking Nabe, while in the dubbed version, he mentions that he is making tofu to make the time while his cook is on vacation.
** Also, the dubbed version implies that Bill and Oak dislike eating tofu. In the original version, they imply that they enjoy eating tofu.

==In other languages==
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The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

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'''The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''戦慄のミラージュポケモン''' ''The Terrifying Mirage Pokémon'') is a special episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in the United States on April 29, 2006, and was broadcast as streaming video from the TV Tokyo ''Anitele'' website from October 13 to October 31, 2006.

Many fans believe the special is a testing ground for [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|new voice actors]], but [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s response is the company wanted to give a special to American fans.

In the special, {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} are invited to the mansion of [[Dr. Yung]], a Pokémon {{tc|scientist}} who has developed a machine to create Pokémon. However, he is kidnapped by a mysterious stranger who wishes to use the system to produce Pokémon with absolutely no weaknesses, and is enraged by the sudden presence of {{p|Mew}}.

==Synopsis==
{{spoilers}}
[[File:The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon poster.png|thumb|left|English poster]]
Ash is rereading his letter, inviting him to Dr. Yung's lab, to Brock, May, and Max. When he gets there, he is shocked to see Misty and Professor Oak. Dr. Yung appears, and shows them a few [[mirage Pokémon]]. He invites Misty to {{pkmn|battle}} one. Misty sends out her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} against a mirage {{p|Aggron}}. She is shocked that Staryu's most powerful attacks don't even make it blink. Staryu goes out quickly. Ash begins to battle when an {{p|Armaldo}} suddenly locks up. Yung's Mirage Pokémon System has mysteriously locked up! The controller explodes in his hands, and a handful of [[legendary Pokémon]] appear. A stranger, calling himself ''Mirage Master'', uses the system he has just hijacked to his advantage, kidnapping Professor Oak and Dr. Yung. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} cannot get back inside because a bunch of mirage Pokémon stand just inside.

Oak, in the custody of Mirage Master, demands to know where Dr. Yung is. Mirage Master ignores his query, and demands the password to Professor Oak's research lab. Oak refuses while a {{p|Mew}} flies in. Professor Oak is greeting it when Mew is attacked. The Professor demands to know why Mirage Master did that. The Mirage Master says that Mew was a failed creation, and he tells Mew to leave.

Ash, Misty, Brock, May, and Max formulate a plan. Ash and Misty will sneak in through the moat, Brock will alert [[Officer Jenny]] (with the intention of receiving a candlelight dinner for two), and May and Max will wait in case Ash and Misty get in trouble. They split up. Ash and Misty use {{AP|Corphish}} and Staryu to get in.

{{TRT}}, after the Mirage System Plans, are looking around. They attempt to burst through a door, only to have it hit them in the noses! Ash and Misty walk through, Team Rocket does the {{motto}}, thereby wasting enough time for Mirage Master to check the camera and send in mirage Pokémon. Team Rocket escapes, Ash, Misty, and {{AP|Pikachu}} are held by two mirage {{p|Machamp}} and a mirage {{p|Ursaring}}. As the three are being carried, Ash sees Mew appear again, and Pikachu uses {{m|Thunder}}. Some various things are blown up, including a wall, signaling to May and Max. May goes in, and tells Max to wait. Pikachu frees all of them, Misty falls over the edge of the bridge, and Pikachu is recaptured, leaving Ash and Mew. Mew is suddenly trapped by a force field, and Ash manages to get Mew free. Ash discovers that Mew is a mirage Pokémon.

Pikachu is in a fearsome-looking device. Professor Oak asks what the Mirage Master is doing. Mirage Master says he will extract Pokémon data from Pikachu's memory, and that this would not be needed if Oak was cooperative. Pikachu contorts with pain. He looks at the picture displaying Pikachu's memory. {{p|Lugia}}... {{p|Entei}}... {{p|Celebi}}... {{p|Latios}}... {{p|Latias}}... These are all rare Pokémon Pikachu has seen. Oak cannot stand the look of Pikachu, and enters in the password: {{game|Red and Green|s|REDGREEN}}. Suddenly, Mirage Master has the ability to download information from places around the world. {{Tracey}} and {{pkmn|Professor}}s {{prof|Elm}} and {{prof|Birch}} stare at computers in their labs, while [[Nurse Joy]] deals with problems at the [[Pokémon Center]].

"You have to believe me, Officer!" Brock pleads to Officer Jenny. "We need to go to Professor Yung's lab for a candlelight dinner... I mean-" Nurse Joy flickers onto the officer's computer. She tells the officer that someone is downloading massive amounts of Pokémon data. Brock tells her about Mirage Master, and they leave.

Misty is hanging onto the edge of a bridge. She suddenly loses her grip, and May appears in the nick of time to save her. They go upstairs. Ash and Mew are there already, and the process of creating the Pokémon finishes in a flash of light. A mirage Mewtwo emerges. He attacks them, and they run. Outside of the boundaries of the Mirage System, the heroes think they are safe. Then, missiles are launched from the towers, and they expand the system! Mewtwo and Mirage Master emerge. Mirage Entei, Articuno, and Zapdos suddenly appear. Oak correctly guesses the identity of the Mirage Master. Mirage Master removes his mask, revealing Dr. Yung! Oak reveals that when Mirage Master first appeared, he was a hologram, and that Yung was expelled from the Pokémon Institute for his research, deemed disrespectful to Pokémon. Yung's Mewtwo and Ash and company battle. Yung is about to obliterate Pikachu when Mew takes the blow. Mew then is absorbed into the Mirage System. Yung says "good riddance," and Mewtwo absorbs the entire Mirage System database. Ash is enraged that Mew is called a failed creation, and the attack begins anew.

Team Rocket is blown away in this fight. Pikachu is about to be killed when Mew holds Mewtwo back! Ash orders Pikachu to perform {{m|Volt Tackle}}, and Mewtwo is destroyed, as are Mew and the System. The fortress is now aflame, and Yung retreats inside. The police are searching, as are firefighters, but they cannot find him yet. The gang discusses what happened, and agree that Mew was far more than just data and certainly not a 'flawed specimen' as Yung believed.

==Major events==
*[[Misty's Staryu]] is revealed to know {{m|BubbleBeam}}.
*{{an|Professor Oak}} is revealed to own a {{p|Dragonite}}.

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Dr. Yung]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{Tracey}} (cameo)
* [[Professor Elm]] (cameo)
* [[Professor Birch]] (cameo)
* Police
* Firefighters

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Misty|Gyarados}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{OP|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{an|Professor Oak}}'s)
* {{p|Lugia}} ([[Lugia (M02)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Entei}} ([[Entei (M03)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Celebi}} ([[Celebi (M04)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Latias}} ([[Latias (M05)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Latios}} ([[Latios (M05)|stock footage]])

====Mirage Pokémon====
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Omastar}}
* {{p|Kabutops}}
* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Ursaring}}
* {{p|Houndoom}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Mightyena}}
* {{p|Aggron}}
* {{p|Armaldo}}
* {{p|Absol}}
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} (×2)
* {{p|Lileep}} (flashback)
* {{p|Cradily}} (flashback)
* {{p|Anorith}} (flashback)
* {{p|Unown}} (G; flashback)
* {{p|Kabuto}} (flashback)
* {{p|Omanyte}} (flashback)
* {{p|Arcanine}} (Mewtwo's hand)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} (Mewtwo's hand)
* {{p|Tropius}} (Mewtwo's hand, ×2)
* {{p|Arbok}} (Mewtwo's body)
* {{p|Walrein}} (Mewtwo's body)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (Mewtwo's body)

==Cast==
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{{cast|Hoso|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash (redub)|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash (first dub)|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Hoso|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Bill Rogers|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ　ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Hoso|May (anime)|disp=May|Michele Knotz|Haruka|KAORI|ハルカ|KAORI}}
{{cast|Hoso|Max|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Masato|Fushigi Yamada|マサト|山田ふしぎ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Professor Oak (anime)|disp=Professor Oak|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Dr. Okido|Unshō Ishizuka|オーキド博士|石塚運昇}}
{{cast|Hoso|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Michele Knotz|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Hoso|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Hoso|James|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Hoso|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Dr. Yung|Billy Regan|Dr. Yung|Hidenobu Kiuchi|ドクター・ユング|木内秀信}}
{{cast|Hoso|Nurse Joy|Michele Knotz|Joy|Yuriko Yamaguchi|ジョーイ|山口由里子}}
{{cast|Hoso|Officer Jenny|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Misty's Staryu|disp=Staryu|Shin'ichirō Miki|Hitodeman|Shin'ichirō Miki|ヒトデマン|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Hoso|May's Squirtle|disp=Squirtle|Michele Knotz|Zenigame|Tomoe Hanba|ゼニガメ|半場友恵}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash's Corphish|disp=Corphish|Bill Rogers|Heigani|Katsuyuki Konishi|ヘイガニ|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Hoso|May's Blaziken|disp=Combusken|Bill Rogers|Wakasyamo|Chinami Nishimura|ワカシャモ|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Hoso|Mew (Pokémon)|disp=Mew|Satomi Kōrogi|Mew|Satomi Kōrogi|ミュウ|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Mewtwo (Pokémon)|disp=Mewtwo|Katsuyuki Konishi|Mewtwo|Katsuyuki Konishi|ミュウツー|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Hoso|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Staff==
{{Episodestaffheader|colorscheme=Hoso|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|戦慄のミラージュポケモン|The Terrifying Mirage Pokémon}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Created by|原案}}
* {{r|田尻智}}
* {{r|増田順一}}
* {{r|杉森建}}
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* 田尻智
* 増田順一
* 杉森建
{{Episodestaffbody|Production supervisor|スーパーバイザー|石原恒和}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation supervisor|アニメーション監修|小田部羊一}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Executive producers|エグゼクティブプロデューサー}}
* {{r|陣内弘之}}
* {{r|久保雅一}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 陣内弘之
* 久保雅一
{{Episodestaffbody|Executive producer|総監督|湯山邦彦}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Director|監督|日高政光}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation producer|アニメーションプロデューサー|神田修吉}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Music|音楽|宮崎慎二}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Sound recording director|音響監督|三間雅文}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Producer|プロデューサー|盛武源}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Screenplay|脚本|藤田伸三}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Storyboard|絵コンテ|日高政光}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Assistant directors|演出}}
* {{r|荻原露光}}
* {{r|津田義三}}
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* 荻原露光
* 津田義三
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Character design / executive animation directors|キャラクターデザイン／総作画監督}}
* {{r|井ノ上ユウ子}}
* {{r|佐藤和巳}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 井ノ上ユウ子
* 佐藤和巳
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Character design / assistant executive animation directors|キャラクターデザイン／総作画監督補}}
* {{r|一石小百合}}
* {{r|松原徳弘}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 一石小百合
* 松原徳弘
{{Episodestaffbody|Character design|キャラクターデザイン|山田俊也}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Animation directors|作画監督}}
* {{r|西城隆詞}}
* {{r|渡辺章}}
* {{r|高橋直樹}}
* {{r|川口弘明}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 西城隆詞
* 渡辺章
* 高橋直樹
* 川口弘明
{{Episodestaffbody|Color keys|色彩設計|吉野記通}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Colorist / ink & paint checker|色彩定／仕上検査}}
* {{r|木幡美雪}}
* {{r|大塚奈津子}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 木幡美雪
* 大塚奈津子
{{Episodestaffbody|Art director|美術監督|武藤正敏}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Director of photography|撮影監督|白井久男}}
{{Episodestaffbody|CGI producer|CGIプロデューサー|坂美佐子}}
{{Episodestaffbody|CGI director|CGI監督|小林雅士}}
{{Episodestaffbody|3D CGI|3D CGI|OLMデジタル}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Editor|編集|辺見俊夫}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Original score (partial)|一部原曲・作曲}}
* {{r|一之瀬剛}}
* {{r|青木森一}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 一之瀬剛
* 青木森一
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Original score (partial)|一部原曲・作曲}}
* {{r|一之瀬剛}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 一之瀬剛
{{Episodestaffbody|Audio production|音響制作|HALF H・P STUDIO}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Production|制作|小学館プロダクション}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation production|アニメーション制作|オー・エル・エム小板橋司}}
|}

===USA production===
{| class="credits-table" border="0" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Hoso}}; border: 2px solid #{{colorschemedark|Hoso}}; {{roundy|20px}} padding: 0px 2px 15px 2px; width: 62%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"}}
|-
! colspan="3" class="header" style="text-align: center; background: #{{colorschemedark|Hoso}}; {{roundytop|20px}}"| USA production
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Executive producer
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Akira Chiba]]
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Producer
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Larry Juris (for [[TAJ Productions]])
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Assistant producer
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Maya Nakamura ([[Pokémon USA]])
* Kaori Brand ([[Pokémon USA]])
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Director
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Armen Mazlumian]]
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Creative Director
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Chris Brixley
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Script adaptation
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Carter Cathcart]]
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Adaptation consultant
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* C.J. Cathcart
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Script translation
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Z Pang America
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Video editor
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* B. Scott Dempsey
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Video formatting
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Chromavision
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Support staff
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Katherine Fang]]
* John Hershberger
* Phaedra Kaufman
* Kristina Naudus
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon logo.png|thumb|280px|Logo]]
* All the music used in the special was originally used in the Japanese movies and series. 4Kids mostly used its own, American-composed music for the series.
* The scenes of Pikachu's memories of Lugia, Entei, Celebi, Latias, and Latios come from their respective movie appearances.
** Lugia: ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''
** Entei: ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]''
** Celebi: ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''
** Latios and Latias: ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''
*** The one movie from the original series not shown in Pikachu's memories is ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', which is likely due to the fact that everyone's memories of that event had been erased at the end of that film by Mewtwo. So when [[Dr. Yung]] comments to Ash that his Mirage Mewtwo "is not the Mewtwo you are familiar with", it is possible that he may have saw a memory of Mewtwo from ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' instead, since Ash and Pikachu were allowed to remember their meeting with him that time.
* The copyright notice on the Japanese version reads ''© 2006 Pokémon USA, Inc./ShoPro. © 2006 Pokémon. © 1995 - 2006 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc.'' Some of the U.S. production credits were also included.
* The password for Oak's lab, "REDGREEN", is a reference to the original pair of Pokémon games, {{game|Red and Green|s}}.
* This was the first Pokémon anime feature to air in the United States earlier than in Japan.
** The second time this happened was later that same year when ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate]]'' premiered in the United States six months before the Japanese version aired.
* {{AP|Pikachu}} knows {{m|Volt Tackle}} in this special, indicating it takes place after ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', yet [[James's Mime Jr.]] is absent, despite having been introduced [[AG147|three episodes earlier]]. However, the reason for James's Mime Jr. being absent may be due to the special having aired in the United States prior to the earlier episode, with the writers knowing to avoid a major spoiler from a then-future episode. Since [[James's Chimecho]] did not appear in this special either, it is presumable that Mime Jr. remained in its Poké Ball.
* So far, this is the only time Michele Knotz has played Misty.

===Errors===
* [[Max]] states that {{p|Aggron}} is unable to use {{m|Thunder Wave}}; however, Aggron is able to legitimately learn Thunder Wave through [[Move Tutor|tutoring]] in {{game2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}, as well as in {{XD}}. Aggron can also learn it via [[TM73]] in later generations.
* When the Mirage Houndoom sends Team Rocket blasting off, Wobbuffet's voice is heard, but only Jessie, James, and Meowth are seen.
* During the scene in which the missiles are launching out of Dr. Yung's castle, the Mirage Master can be seen standing outside the gate with Mewtwo before they have actually exited the building, which occurs a few scenes later.

===Dub edits===
====Redub edits====
A redubbed version, with the newer voices and the others improved, is included on the bonus DVD of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

The original opening used the rap section of [[Go Pokémon Go]], while the redub opening used a different section of the song and a different animation. The redub then played the original rap opening as an ending theme during the credits, but without the original animation.

There are a few dialogue changes, as listed below:

=====Dub dialog changes=====
{| {{graytable|width: 100%;}}
|-
! Character
! Time index
! English TV version
! English DVD version
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! {{an|Misty}}
| 2:04
| I guess that means the doctor might be suffering from a little writer's cramp.
| The doctor might be suffering from a little writer's cramp.
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! {{an|Brock}}
| 12:12
| If so, that's that. Bye! Yahoo!
| So that's that! Bye! Yahoo!
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! {{Ash}}
| 29:15
| Mirage Master is Dr. Yung?
| Mr. Mirage is Dr. Yung?
|}

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FDBB99|bordercolor=FD7F4F
|fi={{tt|Mirage-Pokémonien herra|The master of the mirage Pokémon}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le maitre des mirages|The master of the mirages}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Mentor do Pokémon Miragem|The Master of the Pokémon Mirages}}
|es_la={{tt|Pokémon: Mente Maestra|Pokémon: Mastermind}}
}}

==External links==
*[http://www.pokemon.com/us/ex/mewtwo/animation Watch on Pokémon.com] (unavailable in some regions)

 
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Mewtwo (M01)

2013-03-27T23:13:43Z

Nick102: /* Johto */

{{incomplete|needs="In the games" section; specifically Pokémon Zany Cards. Personality and characteristics too}}
{{AnimePokémonInfobox|
type1=Psychic|
ball=None|
nickname=Mewtwo|
jnickname=ミュウツー|
tmnickname=Mewtwo|
pokemonname=Mewtwo|
image=[[File:Mewtwo anime.png|300px]] |
caption=Mewtwo |
gender=Genderless{{tt|*|Male in ''Mewtwo Returns'' dub}}|
epnum=EP063|
epname=The Battle of the Badge|
prevonum=150|
location=[[New Island]]|
released=yes|
releaseep=EP065|
releasename=Showdown at the Po-ké Corral|
noevo=incap |
current=[[Johto]]|
enva1=Phillip Bartlett ([[M01]]) [[Dan Green]] ([[Mewtwo Returns|MR]])|
java1=Masachika Ichimura Showtaro Morikubo (child) ([[M01]]) Fujiko Takimoto (child) ([[Birth of Mewtwo|BoM]])|
}}

'''Mewtwo''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツー''' ''Mewtwo'') is a {{type|Psychic}} {{pkmn2|legendary}} Pokémon cloned from a {{p|Mew}}.

The story of Mewtwo is chronicled in the CD drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'', the movie ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', the television special ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', and the bonus short from ''Mewtwo Returns'' titled ''[[The Uncut Story Of Mewtwo's Origin]]''. It made a brief appearance in the {{pkmn|anime}} in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', when {{an|Giovanni}} used it to defeat [[Gary Oak]], and in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', where it escapes from [[Team Rocket HQ]] (a scene also chronicled in ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', and later seen again in ''Mewtwo Returns'').

==History==
===Kanto===
[[File:Young Mewtwo crying.png‎|thumb|left|225px|Young Mewtwo crying as Ambertwo dies]]
Approximately twenty years before the present, Team Rocket discovered that a {{p|Mew}} was living in [[Guyana]]. Many years later, under the orders of the new boss, {{an|Giovanni}}, an expedition of Team Rocket scientists traveled to the area to search for Fossils. They succeeded in finding an eyelash belonging to Mew. Giovanni asked [[Dr. Fuji]] to clone Mew for him and create the most powerful Pokémon in existence. Fuji agreed because he wanted to use Team Rocket's research to attempt to clone his deceased daughter, {{an|Amber}}.

One month after the discovery of the eyelash, Mewtwo was successfully created and stored at [[New Island]]. At this point, it was still not fully grown and lived in a large test tube beside others containing Bulbasaurtwo, Squirtletwo, Charmandertwo, and Ambertwo. Fuji and Giovanni thought Mewtwo was unconscious inside its tube, but it was able to communicate telepathically with Ambertwo and the other clones. However, because the life force of a human is not as strong as a Pokémon's, the Amber clone died. The other three clones had died shortly before Amber did, suggesting that Mewtwo's life force is even stronger than a normal Pokémon's.

Over the years, Mewtwo matured and grew confused over its origin and place in the world. After resolving to figure out where it belongs, Mewtwo broke out of its test tube. The Team Rocket scientists were happy that they had succeeded in creating the most powerful Pokémon in the world, but that joy turned to horror once Mewtwo realized that it was just an experiment and unleashed its fury upon them. Despite the efforts of the security systems that attempted to control it, Mewtwo destroyed the laboratory on New Island and all of the scientists in it.

[[File:Mewtwo in armor.png|thumb|225px|In his robotic suit, under observance by Giovanni]]
Immediately thereafter, Giovanni found Mewtwo and convinced it to help with Team Rocket's goal of controlling the world. Mewtwo's power was focused as well as restrained by a robotic suit of armor as it performed tasks such as battling for Giovanni in the [[Viridian Gym]] and helping Team Rocket capture Pokémon. Mewtwo eventually became tired of being used by Giovanni. It developed a strong hatred for humans and thought that they were weak and selfish beings only interested in power and wealth; it also despised [[Caught Pokémon|Pokémon who served humans]]. Mewtwo escaped from Giovanni (destroying Team Rocket headquarters in the process), relocated to its birthplace on New Island and built a castle there. Mewtwo then issued a challenge to several strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, including [[Ash Ketchum]]. It used its powers to create a storm that would serve as a test to see who could make it to the island. Only a handful of Trainers managed to brave the storm and arrive, including Ash and his friends. Upon revealing itself, Mewtwo challenged the Trainers with its clone Pokémon—{{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Charizard}}—to prove its superiority to human Trainers and the superiority of cloned Pokémon to trained Pokémon. To do this, Mewtwo used a variation of the {{DL|Poké Ball|Other variants|Poké Balls}} used by Trainers. Once caught in the Balls, the Pokémon that had been brought to the island were cloned in an upstairs laboratory. However, before Mewtwo could defeat the Trainers and move out into the world, {{OBP|Mew|M01}} appeared. Mew and Mewtwo fought at length, ceasing only when Ash was caught in their crossfire and turned to stone. After Ash was revived by the tears of the nearby Pokémon, clone and original alike, Mewtwo experienced a change of heart and no longer sought to conquer the world. Mewtwo reasoned that it would be best if no one remembered the events that had transpired, so it erased the memories of all the people and Pokémon and transported them back to the mainland. Mewtwo and Mew left New Island with the cloned Pokémon to seek a proper place for themselves.

===Johto===

Mewtwo and the clones migrated to [[Johto]] and eventually settled on [[Mount Quena]]. To prevent any encounters with humans, Mewtwo frequently used severe storms to make the mountain inaccessible. One day, a bus full of people was nearly knocked off the road, so Mewtwo decided to use its telekinesis to place the bus back on the road. It explained to its fellow clones that a bus crash would attract even more humans. However, the clone Meowth believed that Mewtwo's act may have also been due to a growing soft spot for humanity.

[[File:Mewtwo Cloak.png|left|thumb|225px|Wearing his cape during the introductory sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'']]
After a few years, Giovanni found Mewtwo's hiding place via one of Team Rocket's satellites and began a plan to capture it once again. However, this plan was foiled when Mewtwo again met with Ash, who did not remember their previous encounter. Giovanni restrained Mewtwo, but {{ashfr}} helped it to escape and defeat Giovanni. At the end of the ordeal, Mewtwo erased Giovanni and his soldiers' memories and decided to move throughout the world, searching for the meaning of its life.

In the epilogue to ''Mewtwo Returns'' and in some TV series opening sequences and movie previews, Mewtwo has been seen wearing a plain brown cape and moving across rooftops at night.

Mewtwo also had a passing mention in the special ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', when the {{pkmn2|mirage}} Mewtwo was created, [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] claimed "This is not the Mewtwo you are familiar with", possibly meaning that he saw Pikachu's memory of Mewtwo.

===Unova===

Mewtwo is set to make another appearance in [[M16]], fighting against the {{an|Genesect|Genesect Army}} alongside Ash and his friends.
{{left clear}}

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|psychic||Mewtwo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Psychic|1=Shadow Ball|2=Barrier|3=Counter}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Psychic|1=Shadow Ball|2=Barrier|3=Counter}}}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|EP063|The Battle of the Badge|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Barrier|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Disable|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back{{tt|*|mentioned only}}}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}

==Pokémon==
===Created===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Pikachu
|gender=male
|main=Pikachutwo
|nick=Pikachutwo
|type1=Electric
|img=Pikachutwo.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc={{p|Pikachu}} was cloned from [[Ash's Pikachu]] and battled against it. Dubbed "Pikachutwo" or "Pikatwo" by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Meowth
|gender=male
|nick=Meowthtwo
|type1=Normal
|img=Meowthtwo.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Chiyako Shibahara
|vaen=Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was cloned from {{MTR}} of {{TRT}}. He was the only one of Mewtwo's cloned Pokémon who refused to fight his counterpart. Dubbed "Meowthtwo" (Japanese: Nyarthtwo) by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. He was seen often with Pikachutwo in that special.

Unlike the Meowth he was cloned from, Meowthtwo is incapable of speaking human language.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|nick=Venusaurtwo
|img=Venusaur Clone.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=This {{p|Venusaur}} battled against [[Corey]]'s Venusaur, Bruteroot. It easily defeated Bruteroot, first blocking its {{m|Razor Leaf}} and then sending it flying.

Venusaurtwo's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|nick=Charizardtwo
|img=Charizard Clone.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo's cloned {{p|Charizard}} battled against [[Ash's Charizard]], winning the match easily.

Charizardtwo's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Blastoise
|type1=Water
|nick=Blastoisetwo
|img=Blastoise Clone.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=The cloned {{p|Blastoise}} battled against [[Neesha]]'s own Blastoise, Shellshocker. It easily defeated Shellshocker with a single attack.

Blastoisetwo's only known move is {{m|Rapid Spin}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Cloned Pokémon
|type1=Psychic
|img=Mewtwo Clones.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo cloned many of the Pokémon owned by the Trainers that came to [[New Island]]. Other than the Pokémon already mentioned above, Mewtwo's army included Pokémon cloned from {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}; {{an|Misty}}'s {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}; {{an|Brock}}'s {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}}; [[Corey]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Rhyhorn}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}; [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Wigglytuff}}, {{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Dewgong}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, and {{p|Ninetales}}; and [[Fergus]]'s {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Nidoqueen}}, {{p|Seadra}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Golduck}}, and {{p|Tentacruel}}.

Bulbasaurtwo's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}. 
Other cloned Pokémon's moves are unknown.}}

===Befriended===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, and Squirtletwo
|type1=Kanto
|img=Kanto Starter Clones.png
|epnum=The Birth of Mewtwo
|epname=The Birth of Mewtwo
|desc={{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, and {{p|Squirtle}}two are three of the original cloning attempts made by [[Dr. Fuji]], along with {{an|Amber}}two and Mewtwo himself. Unfortunately, the cloning attempts failed and all three Pokémon died shortly thereafter.}}

===Used===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Fearow
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Camera Fearow.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo used this {{p|Fearow}} to find Trainers worthy of coming to [[New Island]]. It has a camera attached to its neck so Mewtwo can see what it flies over.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Messenger Dragonite.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo used this {{p|Dragonite}} as a messenger to deliver invitations for Trainers to come to [[New Island]].}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja=市村正親 ''Masachika Ichimura'' 森久保祥太郎 ''Showtaro Morikubo'' (child) ([[M01]]) 内匠靖明 ''Fujiko Takimoto'' (child) ([[The Birth of Mewtwo|BoM]])
|en=Phillip Bartlett ([[M01]]) [[Dan Green]] ([[Mewtwo Returns|MR]])
|pt_br=Guilherme Briggs
|es_eu=Luis Bajo
|es_la=Enrique Mederos}}

==In the games==
On the Very Hard and Super Hard difficulties of [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Mewtwo states it is the Puzzle Master and is the final opponent to defeat. In the background of the battle, an image of Mewtwo is seen along with several of its cloned Pokémon.

==In the TCG==
Mewtwo's Dragonite has served as the basis for one card in the TCG. The following is a list of cards based on Mewtwo's Dragonite.
{{cardlist/header|Mewtwo's Dragonite|Colorless|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Dragonite (Wizards Promo 5)|Dragonite]]|type=Colorless|enset=Wizards Black Star Promos|ennum=5|jpset=Pokémon Web|jprarity=Rare|jpnum=038/048}}
{{cardlist/footer|Colorless}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|right|thumb|230px|Mewtwo overlooking a city at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]
* In the [[M01|first movie]], Mewtwo uses {{m|Shadow Ball}}, a move that had yet to be released at the time.
* The city that Mewtwo is seen overlooking at the end of ''Mewtwo Returns'' bears a great resemblance to {{wp|New York City}}. Buildings that resemble the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and {{wp|MetLife Building}} can be seen in the distance. The narrator refers to it as "a faraway city."

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Mewtwo}}
* [[Mewtwo (Adventures)]]
* [[Blue's Mewtwo]]
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{{Giovanni's Pokémon|psychic}} 
{{Moviecharacters}} 
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

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The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

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'''The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''戦慄のミラージュポケモン''' ''The Terrifying Mirage Pokémon'') is a special episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in the United States on April 29, 2006, and was broadcast as streaming video from the TV Tokyo ''Anitele'' website from October 13 to October 31, 2006.

Many fans believe the special is a testing ground for [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|new voice actors]], but [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s response is the company wanted to give a special to American fans.

In the special, {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} are invited to the mansion of [[Dr. Yung]], a Pokémon {{tc|scientist}} who has developed a machine to create Pokémon. However, he is kidnapped by a mysterious stranger who wishes to use the system to produce Pokémon with absolutely no weaknesses, and is enraged by the sudden presence of {{p|Mew}}.

==Synopsis==
{{spoilers}}
[[File:The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon poster.png|thumb|left|English poster]]
Ash is rereading his letter, inviting him to Dr. Yung's lab, to Brock, May, and Max. When he gets there, he is shocked to see Misty and Professor Oak. Dr. Yung appears, and shows them a few [[mirage Pokémon]]. He invites Misty to {{pkmn|battle}} one. Misty sends out her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} against a mirage {{p|Aggron}}. She is shocked that Staryu's most powerful attacks don't even make it blink. Staryu goes out quickly. Ash begins to battle when an {{p|Armaldo}} suddenly locks up. Yung's Mirage Pokémon System has mysteriously locked up! The controller explodes in his hands, and a handful of [[legendary Pokémon]] appear. A stranger, calling himself ''Mirage Master'', uses the system he has just hijacked to his advantage, kidnapping Professor Oak and Dr. Yung. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} cannot get back inside because a bunch of mirage Pokémon stand just inside.

Oak, in the custody of Mirage Master, demands to know where Dr. Yung is. Mirage Master ignores his query, and demands the password to Professor Oak's research lab. Oak refuses while a {{p|Mew}} flies in. Professor Oak is greeting it when Mew is attacked. The Professor demands to know why Mirage Master did that. The Mirage Master says that Mew was a failed creation, and he tells Mew to leave.

Ash, Misty, Brock, May, and Max formulate a plan. Ash and Misty will sneak in through the moat, Brock will alert [[Officer Jenny]] (with the intention of receiving a candlelight dinner for two), and May and Max will wait in case Ash and Misty get in trouble. They split up. Ash and Misty use {{AP|Corphish}} and Staryu to get in.

{{TRT}}, after the Mirage System Plans, are looking around. They attempt to burst through a door, only to have it hit them in the noses! Ash and Misty walk through, Team Rocket does the {{motto}}, thereby wasting enough time for Mirage Master to check the camera and send in mirage Pokémon. Team Rocket escapes, Ash, Misty, and {{AP|Pikachu}} are held by two mirage {{p|Machamp}} and a mirage {{p|Ursaring}}. As the three are being carried, Ash sees Mew appear again, and Pikachu uses {{m|Thunder}}. Some various things are blown up, including a wall, signaling to May and Max. May goes in, and tells Max to wait. Pikachu frees all of them, Misty falls over the edge of the bridge, and Pikachu is recaptured, leaving Ash and Mew. Mew is suddenly trapped by a force field, and Ash manages to get Mew free. Ash discovers that Mew is a mirage Pokémon.

Pikachu is in a fearsome-looking device. Professor Oak asks what the Mirage Master is doing. Mirage Master says he will extract Pokémon data from Pikachu's memory, and that this would not be needed if Oak was cooperative. Pikachu contorts with pain. He looks at the picture displaying Pikachu's memory. {{p|Lugia}}... {{p|Entei}}... {{p|Celebi}}... {{p|Latios}}... {{p|Latias}}... These are all rare Pokémon Pikachu has seen. Oak cannot stand the look of Pikachu, and enters in the password: {{game|Red and Green|s|REDGREEN}}. Suddenly, Mirage Master has the ability to download information from places around the world. {{Tracey}} and {{pkmn|Professor}}s {{prof|Elm}} and {{prof|Birch}} stare at computers in their labs, while [[Nurse Joy]] deals with problems at the [[Pokémon Center]].

"You have to believe me, Officer!" Brock pleads to Officer Jenny. "We need to go to Professor Yung's lab for a candlelight dinner... I mean-" Nurse Joy flickers onto the officer's computer. She tells the officer that someone is downloading massive amounts of Pokémon data. Brock tells her about Mirage Master, and they leave.

Misty is hanging onto the edge of a bridge. She suddenly loses her grip, and May appears in the nick of time to save her. They go upstairs. Ash and Mew are there already, and the process of creating the Pokémon finishes in a flash of light. A mirage Mewtwo emerges. He attacks them, and they run. Outside of the boundaries of the Mirage System, the heroes think they are safe. Then, missiles are launched from the towers, and they expand the system! Mewtwo and Mirage Master emerge. Mirage Entei, Articuno, and Zapdos suddenly appear. Oak correctly guesses the identity of the Mirage Master. Mirage Master removes his mask, revealing Dr. Yung! Oak reveals that when Mirage Master first appeared, he was a hologram, and that Yung was expelled from the Pokémon Institute for his research, deemed disrespectful to Pokémon. Yung's Mewtwo and Ash and company battle. Yung is about to obliterate Pikachu when Mew takes the blow. Mew then is absorbed into the Mirage System. Yung says "good riddance," and Mewtwo absorbs the entire Mirage System database. Ash is enraged that Mew is called a failed creation, and the attack begins anew.

Team Rocket is blown away in this fight. Pikachu is about to be killed when Mew holds Mewtwo back! Ash orders Pikachu to perform {{m|Volt Tackle}}, and Mewtwo is destroyed, as are Mew and the System. The fortress is now aflame, and Yung retreats inside. The police are searching, as are firefighters, but they cannot find him yet. The gang discusses what happened, and agree that Mew was far more than just data and certainly not a 'flawed specimen' as Yung believed.

==Major events==
*[[Misty's Staryu]] is revealed to know {{m|BubbleBeam}}.
*{{an|Professor Oak}} is revealed to own a {{p|Dragonite}}.

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Dr. Yung]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{Tracey}} (cameo)
* [[Professor Elm]] (cameo)
* [[Professor Birch]] (cameo)
* Police
* Firefighters

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Misty|Gyarados}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{OP|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{an|Professor Oak}}'s)
* {{p|Lugia}} ([[Lugia (M02)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Entei}} ([[Entei (M03)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Celebi}} ([[Celebi (M04)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Latias}} ([[Latias (M05)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Latios}} ([[Latios (M05)|stock footage]])

====Mirage Pokémon====
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Omastar}}
* {{p|Kabutops}}
* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Ursaring}}
* {{p|Houndoom}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Mightyena}}
* {{p|Aggron}}
* {{p|Armaldo}}
* {{p|Absol}}
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} (×2)
* {{p|Lileep}} (flashback)
* {{p|Cradily}} (flashback)
* {{p|Anorith}} (flashback)
* {{p|Unown}} (G; flashback)
* {{p|Kabuto}} (flashback)
* {{p|Omanyte}} (flashback)
* {{p|Arcanine}} (Mewtwo's hand)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} (Mewtwo's hand)
* {{p|Tropius}} (Mewtwo's hand, ×2)
* {{p|Arbok}} (Mewtwo's body)
* {{p|Walrein}} (Mewtwo's body)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (Mewtwo's body)

==Cast==
{{cast/h|Hoso}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash (redub)|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash (first dub)|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Hoso|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Bill Rogers|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ　ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Hoso|May (anime)|disp=May|Michele Knotz|Haruka|KAORI|ハルカ|KAORI}}
{{cast|Hoso|Max|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Masato|Fushigi Yamada|マサト|山田ふしぎ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Professor Oak (anime)|disp=Professor Oak|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Dr. Okido|Unshō Ishizuka|オーキド博士|石塚運昇}}
{{cast|Hoso|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Michele Knotz|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Hoso|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Hoso|James|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Hoso|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Dr. Yung|Billy Regan|Dr. Yung|Hidenobu Kiuchi|ドクター・ユング|木内秀信}}
{{cast|Hoso|Nurse Joy|Michele Knotz|Joy|Yuriko Yamaguchi|ジョーイ|山口由里子}}
{{cast|Hoso|Officer Jenny|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Misty's Staryu|disp=Staryu|Shin'ichirō Miki|Hitodeman|Shin'ichirō Miki|ヒトデマン|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Hoso|May's Squirtle|disp=Squirtle|Michele Knotz|Zenigame|Tomoe Hanba|ゼニガメ|半場友恵}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash's Corphish|disp=Corphish|Bill Rogers|Heigani|Katsuyuki Konishi|ヘイガニ|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Hoso|May's Blaziken|disp=Combusken|Bill Rogers|Wakasyamo|Chinami Nishimura|ワカシャモ|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Hoso|Mew (Pokémon)|disp=Mew|Satomi Kōrogi|Mew|Satomi Kōrogi|ミュウ|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Mewtwo (Pokémon)|disp=Mewtwo|Katsuyuki Konishi|Mewtwo|Katsuyuki Konishi|ミュウツー|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Hoso|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Staff==
{{Episodestaffheader|colorscheme=Hoso|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|戦慄のミラージュポケモン|The Terrifying Mirage Pokémon}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Created by|原案}}
* {{r|田尻智}}
* {{r|増田順一}}
* {{r|杉森建}}
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* 田尻智
* 増田順一
* 杉森建
{{Episodestaffbody|Production supervisor|スーパーバイザー|石原恒和}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation supervisor|アニメーション監修|小田部羊一}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Executive producers|エグゼクティブプロデューサー}}
* {{r|陣内弘之}}
* {{r|久保雅一}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 陣内弘之
* 久保雅一
{{Episodestaffbody|Executive producer|総監督|湯山邦彦}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Director|監督|日高政光}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation producer|アニメーションプロデューサー|神田修吉}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Music|音楽|宮崎慎二}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Sound recording director|音響監督|三間雅文}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Producer|プロデューサー|盛武源}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Screenplay|脚本|藤田伸三}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Storyboard|絵コンテ|日高政光}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Assistant directors|演出}}
* {{r|荻原露光}}
* {{r|津田義三}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 荻原露光
* 津田義三
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Character design / executive animation directors|キャラクターデザイン／総作画監督}}
* {{r|井ノ上ユウ子}}
* {{r|佐藤和巳}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 井ノ上ユウ子
* 佐藤和巳
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Character design / assistant executive animation directors|キャラクターデザイン／総作画監督補}}
* {{r|一石小百合}}
* {{r|松原徳弘}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 一石小百合
* 松原徳弘
{{Episodestaffbody|Character design|キャラクターデザイン|山田俊也}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Animation directors|作画監督}}
* {{r|西城隆詞}}
* {{r|渡辺章}}
* {{r|高橋直樹}}
* {{r|川口弘明}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 西城隆詞
* 渡辺章
* 高橋直樹
* 川口弘明
{{Episodestaffbody|Color keys|色彩設計|吉野記通}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Colorist / ink & paint checker|色彩定／仕上検査}}
* {{r|木幡美雪}}
* {{r|大塚奈津子}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 木幡美雪
* 大塚奈津子
{{Episodestaffbody|Art director|美術監督|武藤正敏}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Director of photography|撮影監督|白井久男}}
{{Episodestaffbody|CGI producer|CGIプロデューサー|坂美佐子}}
{{Episodestaffbody|CGI director|CGI監督|小林雅士}}
{{Episodestaffbody|3D CGI|3D CGI|OLMデジタル}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Editor|編集|辺見俊夫}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Original score (partial)|一部原曲・作曲}}
* {{r|一之瀬剛}}
* {{r|青木森一}}
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* 一之瀬剛
* 青木森一
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Original score (partial)|一部原曲・作曲}}
* {{r|一之瀬剛}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 一之瀬剛
{{Episodestaffbody|Audio production|音響制作|HALF H・P STUDIO}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Production|制作|小学館プロダクション}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation production|アニメーション制作|オー・エル・エム小板橋司}}
|}

===USA production===
{| class="credits-table" border="0" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Hoso}}; border: 2px solid #{{colorschemedark|Hoso}}; {{roundy|20px}} padding: 0px 2px 15px 2px; width: 62%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"}}
|-
! colspan="3" class="header" style="text-align: center; background: #{{colorschemedark|Hoso}}; {{roundytop|20px}}"| USA production
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Executive producer
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Akira Chiba]]
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Producer
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Larry Juris (for [[TAJ Productions]])
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Assistant producer
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Maya Nakamura ([[Pokémon USA]])
* Kaori Brand ([[Pokémon USA]])
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Director
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Armen Mazlumian]]
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Creative Director
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Chris Brixley
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Script adaptation
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Carter Cathcart]]
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Adaptation consultant
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* C.J. Cathcart
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Script translation
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Z Pang America
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Video editor
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* B. Scott Dempsey
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Video formatting
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Chromavision
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Support staff
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Katherine Fang]]
* John Hershberger
* Phaedra Kaufman
* Kristina Naudus
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon logo.png|thumb|280px|Logo]]
* All the music used in the special was originally used in the Japanese movies and series. 4Kids mostly used its own, American-composed music for the series.
* The scenes of Pikachu's memories of Lugia, Entei, Celebi, Latias, and Latios come from their respective movie appearances.
** Lugia: ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''
** Entei: ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]''
** Celebi: ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''
** Latios and Latias: ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''
*** The one movie from the original series not shown in Pikachu's memories is ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', which is likely due to the fact that everyone's memories of that event had been erased at the end of that film by Mewtwo. So when [[Dr. Yung]] comments to Ash that his Mirage Mewtwo "is not the Mewtwo you are familiar with", it is possible that he may have saw a memory of Mewtwo in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' instead, since Ash and Pikachu were allowed to remember their meeting with him that time.
* The copyright notice on the Japanese version reads ''© 2006 Pokémon USA, Inc./ShoPro. © 2006 Pokémon. © 1995 - 2006 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc.'' Some of the U.S. production credits were also included.
* The password for Oak's lab, "REDGREEN", is a reference to the original pair of Pokémon games, {{game|Red and Green|s}}.
* This was the first Pokémon anime feature to air in the United States earlier than in Japan.
** The second time this happened was later that same year when ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate]]'' premiered in the United States six months before the Japanese version aired.
* {{AP|Pikachu}} knows {{m|Volt Tackle}} in this special, indicating it takes place after ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', yet [[James's Mime Jr.]] is absent, despite having been introduced [[AG147|three episodes earlier]]. However, the reason for James's Mime Jr. being absent may be due to the special having aired in the United States prior to the earlier episode, with the writers knowing to avoid a major spoiler from a then-future episode. Since [[James's Chimecho]] did not appear in this special either, it is presumable that Mime Jr. remained in its Poké Ball.
* So far, this is the only time Michele Knotz has played Misty.

===Errors===
* [[Max]] states that {{p|Aggron}} is unable to use {{m|Thunder Wave}}; however, Aggron is able to legitimately learn Thunder Wave through [[Move Tutor|tutoring]] in {{game2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}, as well as in {{XD}}. Aggron can also learn it via [[TM73]] in later generations.
* When the Mirage Houndoom sends Team Rocket blasting off, Wobbuffet's voice is heard, but only Jessie, James, and Meowth are seen.
* During the scene in which the missiles are launching out of Dr. Yung's castle, the Mirage Master can be seen standing outside the gate with Mewtwo before they have actually exited the building, which occurs a few scenes later.

===Dub edits===
====Redub edits====
A redubbed version, with the newer voices and the others improved, is included on the bonus DVD of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

The original opening used the rap section of [[Go Pokémon Go]], while the redub opening used a different section of the song and a different animation. The redub then played the original rap opening as an ending theme during the credits, but without the original animation.

There are a few dialogue changes, as listed below:

=====Dub dialog changes=====
{| {{graytable|width: 100%;}}
|-
! Character
! Time index
! English TV version
! English DVD version
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! {{an|Misty}}
| 2:04
| I guess that means the doctor might be suffering from a little writer's cramp.
| The doctor might be suffering from a little writer's cramp.
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! {{an|Brock}}
| 12:12
| If so, that's that. Bye! Yahoo!
| So that's that! Bye! Yahoo!
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! {{Ash}}
| 29:15
| Mirage Master is Dr. Yung?
| Mr. Mirage is Dr. Yung?
|}

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FDBB99|bordercolor=FD7F4F
|fi={{tt|Mirage-Pokémonien herra|The master of the mirage Pokémon}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le maitre des mirages|The master of the mirages}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Mentor do Pokémon Miragem|The Master of the Pokémon Mirages}}
|es_la={{tt|Pokémon: Mente Maestra|Pokémon: Mastermind}}
}}

==External links==
*[http://www.pokemon.com/us/ex/mewtwo/animation Watch on Pokémon.com] (unavailable in some regions)

 
{{Recastcontroversy}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Side-story episodes|Mastermind of the Mirage Pokémon, The]]

[[de:Das Superhirn der Mirage-Pokémon (Episode)]]

The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

2013-03-27T23:10:58Z

Nick102: /* Trivia */

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'''The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''戦慄のミラージュポケモン''' ''The Terrifying Mirage Pokémon'') is a special episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in the United States on April 29, 2006, and was broadcast as streaming video from the TV Tokyo ''Anitele'' website from October 13 to October 31, 2006.

Many fans believe the special is a testing ground for [[Pokémon USA recasting controversy|new voice actors]], but [[The Pokémon Company International]]'s response is the company wanted to give a special to American fans.

In the special, {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Professor Oak}} are invited to the mansion of [[Dr. Yung]], a Pokémon {{tc|scientist}} who has developed a machine to create Pokémon. However, he is kidnapped by a mysterious stranger who wishes to use the system to produce Pokémon with absolutely no weaknesses, and is enraged by the sudden presence of {{p|Mew}}.

==Synopsis==
{{spoilers}}
[[File:The Mastermind of Mirage Pokemon poster.png|thumb|left|English poster]]
Ash is rereading his letter, inviting him to Dr. Yung's lab, to Brock, May, and Max. When he gets there, he is shocked to see Misty and Professor Oak. Dr. Yung appears, and shows them a few [[mirage Pokémon]]. He invites Misty to {{pkmn|battle}} one. Misty sends out her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} against a mirage {{p|Aggron}}. She is shocked that Staryu's most powerful attacks don't even make it blink. Staryu goes out quickly. Ash begins to battle when an {{p|Armaldo}} suddenly locks up. Yung's Mirage Pokémon System has mysteriously locked up! The controller explodes in his hands, and a handful of [[legendary Pokémon]] appear. A stranger, calling himself ''Mirage Master'', uses the system he has just hijacked to his advantage, kidnapping Professor Oak and Dr. Yung. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} cannot get back inside because a bunch of mirage Pokémon stand just inside.

Oak, in the custody of Mirage Master, demands to know where Dr. Yung is. Mirage Master ignores his query, and demands the password to Professor Oak's research lab. Oak refuses while a {{p|Mew}} flies in. Professor Oak is greeting it when Mew is attacked. The Professor demands to know why Mirage Master did that. The Mirage Master says that Mew was a failed creation, and he tells Mew to leave.

Ash, Misty, Brock, May, and Max formulate a plan. Ash and Misty will sneak in through the moat, Brock will alert [[Officer Jenny]] (with the intention of receiving a candlelight dinner for two), and May and Max will wait in case Ash and Misty get in trouble. They split up. Ash and Misty use {{AP|Corphish}} and Staryu to get in.

{{TRT}}, after the Mirage System Plans, are looking around. They attempt to burst through a door, only to have it hit them in the noses! Ash and Misty walk through, Team Rocket does the {{motto}}, thereby wasting enough time for Mirage Master to check the camera and send in mirage Pokémon. Team Rocket escapes, Ash, Misty, and {{AP|Pikachu}} are held by two mirage {{p|Machamp}} and a mirage {{p|Ursaring}}. As the three are being carried, Ash sees Mew appear again, and Pikachu uses {{m|Thunder}}. Some various things are blown up, including a wall, signaling to May and Max. May goes in, and tells Max to wait. Pikachu frees all of them, Misty falls over the edge of the bridge, and Pikachu is recaptured, leaving Ash and Mew. Mew is suddenly trapped by a force field, and Ash manages to get Mew free. Ash discovers that Mew is a mirage Pokémon.

Pikachu is in a fearsome-looking device. Professor Oak asks what the Mirage Master is doing. Mirage Master says he will extract Pokémon data from Pikachu's memory, and that this would not be needed if Oak was cooperative. Pikachu contorts with pain. He looks at the picture displaying Pikachu's memory. {{p|Lugia}}... {{p|Entei}}... {{p|Celebi}}... {{p|Latios}}... {{p|Latias}}... These are all rare Pokémon Pikachu has seen. Oak cannot stand the look of Pikachu, and enters in the password: {{game|Red and Green|s|REDGREEN}}. Suddenly, Mirage Master has the ability to download information from places around the world. {{Tracey}} and {{pkmn|Professor}}s {{prof|Elm}} and {{prof|Birch}} stare at computers in their labs, while [[Nurse Joy]] deals with problems at the [[Pokémon Center]].

"You have to believe me, Officer!" Brock pleads to Officer Jenny. "We need to go to Professor Yung's lab for a candlelight dinner... I mean-" Nurse Joy flickers onto the officer's computer. She tells the officer that someone is downloading massive amounts of Pokémon data. Brock tells her about Mirage Master, and they leave.

Misty is hanging onto the edge of a bridge. She suddenly loses her grip, and May appears in the nick of time to save her. They go upstairs. Ash and Mew are there already, and the process of creating the Pokémon finishes in a flash of light. A mirage Mewtwo emerges. He attacks them, and they run. Outside of the boundaries of the Mirage System, the heroes think they are safe. Then, missiles are launched from the towers, and they expand the system! Mewtwo and Mirage Master emerge. Mirage Entei, Articuno, and Zapdos suddenly appear. Oak correctly guesses the identity of the Mirage Master. Mirage Master removes his mask, revealing Dr. Yung! Oak reveals that when Mirage Master first appeared, he was a hologram, and that Yung was expelled from the Pokémon Institute for his research, deemed disrespectful to Pokémon. Yung's Mewtwo and Ash and company battle. Yung is about to obliterate Pikachu when Mew takes the blow. Mew then is absorbed into the Mirage System. Yung says "good riddance," and Mewtwo absorbs the entire Mirage System database. Ash is enraged that Mew is called a failed creation, and the attack begins anew.

Team Rocket is blown away in this fight. Pikachu is about to be killed when Mew holds Mewtwo back! Ash orders Pikachu to perform {{m|Volt Tackle}}, and Mewtwo is destroyed, as are Mew and the System. The fortress is now aflame, and Yung retreats inside. The police are searching, as are firefighters, but they cannot find him yet. The gang discusses what happened, and agree that Mew was far more than just data and certainly not a 'flawed specimen' as Yung believed.

==Major events==
*[[Misty's Staryu]] is revealed to know {{m|BubbleBeam}}.
*{{an|Professor Oak}} is revealed to own a {{p|Dragonite}}.

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|May}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Max]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Dr. Yung]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* {{Tracey}} (cameo)
* [[Professor Elm]] (cameo)
* [[Professor Birch]] (cameo)
* Police
* Firefighters

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Wobbuffet}} ({{OP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}})
* {{p|Corphish}} ({{OP|Ash|Corphish}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Gyarados}} ({{OP|Misty|Gyarados}})
* {{p|Combusken}} ({{OP|May|Combusken}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|May|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{an|Professor Oak}}'s)
* {{p|Lugia}} ([[Lugia (M02)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Entei}} ([[Entei (M03)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Celebi}} ([[Celebi (M04)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Latias}} ([[Latias (M05)|stock footage]])
* {{p|Latios}} ([[Latios (M05)|stock footage]])

====Mirage Pokémon====
* {{p|Machoke}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Omastar}}
* {{p|Kabutops}}
* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Ursaring}}
* {{p|Houndoom}}
* {{p|Entei}}
* {{p|Mightyena}}
* {{p|Aggron}}
* {{p|Armaldo}}
* {{p|Absol}}
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} (×2)
* {{p|Lileep}} (flashback)
* {{p|Cradily}} (flashback)
* {{p|Anorith}} (flashback)
* {{p|Unown}} (G; flashback)
* {{p|Kabuto}} (flashback)
* {{p|Omanyte}} (flashback)
* {{p|Arcanine}} (Mewtwo's hand)
* {{p|Rayquaza}} (Mewtwo's hand)
* {{p|Tropius}} (Mewtwo's hand, ×2)
* {{p|Arbok}} (Mewtwo's body)
* {{p|Walrein}} (Mewtwo's body)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} (Mewtwo's body)

==Cast==
{{cast/h|Hoso}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash (redub)|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash (first dub)|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Hoso|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Bill Rogers|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ　ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Hoso|May (anime)|disp=May|Michele Knotz|Haruka|KAORI|ハルカ|KAORI}}
{{cast|Hoso|Max|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Masato|Fushigi Yamada|マサト|山田ふしぎ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Professor Oak (anime)|disp=Professor Oak|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Dr. Okido|Unshō Ishizuka|オーキド博士|石塚運昇}}
{{cast|Hoso|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Michele Knotz|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Hoso|Jessie|Michele Knotz|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Hoso|James|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Hoso|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Billy Beach|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Dr. Yung|Billy Regan|Dr. Yung|Hidenobu Kiuchi|ドクター・ユング|木内秀信}}
{{cast|Hoso|Nurse Joy|Michele Knotz|Joy|Yuriko Yamaguchi|ジョーイ|山口由里子}}
{{cast|Hoso|Officer Jenny|Kayzie Rogers{{!}}Jamie Peacock|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Misty's Staryu|disp=Staryu|Shin'ichirō Miki|Hitodeman|Shin'ichirō Miki|ヒトデマン|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Hoso|May's Squirtle|disp=Squirtle|Michele Knotz|Zenigame|Tomoe Hanba|ゼニガメ|半場友恵}}
{{cast|Hoso|Ash's Corphish|disp=Corphish|Bill Rogers|Heigani|Katsuyuki Konishi|ヘイガニ|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Hoso|May's Blaziken|disp=Combusken|Bill Rogers|Wakasyamo|Chinami Nishimura|ワカシャモ|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Hoso|Mew (Pokémon)|disp=Mew|Satomi Kōrogi|Mew|Satomi Kōrogi|ミュウ|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Hoso|Mewtwo (Pokémon)|disp=Mewtwo|Katsuyuki Konishi|Mewtwo|Katsuyuki Konishi|ミュウツー|小西克幸}}
{{cast|Hoso|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Staff==
{{Episodestaffheader|colorscheme=Hoso|The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|戦慄のミラージュポケモン|The Terrifying Mirage Pokémon}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Created by|原案}}
* {{r|田尻智}}
* {{r|増田順一}}
* {{r|杉森建}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 田尻智
* 増田順一
* 杉森建
{{Episodestaffbody|Production supervisor|スーパーバイザー|石原恒和}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation supervisor|アニメーション監修|小田部羊一}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Executive producers|エグゼクティブプロデューサー}}
* {{r|陣内弘之}}
* {{r|久保雅一}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 陣内弘之
* 久保雅一
{{Episodestaffbody|Executive producer|総監督|湯山邦彦}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Director|監督|日高政光}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation producer|アニメーションプロデューサー|神田修吉}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Music|音楽|宮崎慎二}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Sound recording director|音響監督|三間雅文}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Producer|プロデューサー|盛武源}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Screenplay|脚本|藤田伸三}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Storyboard|絵コンテ|日高政光}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Assistant directors|演出}}
* {{r|荻原露光}}
* {{r|津田義三}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 荻原露光
* 津田義三
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Character design / executive animation directors|キャラクターデザイン／総作画監督}}
* {{r|井ノ上ユウ子}}
* {{r|佐藤和巳}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 井ノ上ユウ子
* 佐藤和巳
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Character design / assistant executive animation directors|キャラクターデザイン／総作画監督補}}
* {{r|一石小百合}}
* {{r|松原徳弘}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 一石小百合
* 松原徳弘
{{Episodestaffbody|Character design|キャラクターデザイン|山田俊也}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Animation directors|作画監督}}
* {{r|西城隆詞}}
* {{r|渡辺章}}
* {{r|高橋直樹}}
* {{r|川口弘明}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 西城隆詞
* 渡辺章
* 高橋直樹
* 川口弘明
{{Episodestaffbody|Color keys|色彩設計|吉野記通}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Colorist / ink & paint checker|色彩定／仕上検査}}
* {{r|木幡美雪}}
* {{r|大塚奈津子}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 木幡美雪
* 大塚奈津子
{{Episodestaffbody|Art director|美術監督|武藤正敏}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Director of photography|撮影監督|白井久男}}
{{Episodestaffbody|CGI producer|CGIプロデューサー|坂美佐子}}
{{Episodestaffbody|CGI director|CGI監督|小林雅士}}
{{Episodestaffbody|3D CGI|3D CGI|OLMデジタル}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Editor|編集|辺見俊夫}}
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Original score (partial)|一部原曲・作曲}}
* {{r|一之瀬剛}}
* {{r|青木森一}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 一之瀬剛
* 青木森一
{{Episodestaffbody/1stcol|Original score (partial)|一部原曲・作曲}}
* {{r|一之瀬剛}}
| width="38%" lang="ja" |
* 一之瀬剛
{{Episodestaffbody|Audio production|音響制作|HALF H・P STUDIO}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Production|制作|小学館プロダクション}}
{{Episodestaffbody|Animation production|アニメーション制作|オー・エル・エム小板橋司}}
|}

===USA production===
{| class="credits-table" border="0" style="background: #{{colorschemedark|Hoso}}; border: 2px solid #{{colorschemedark|Hoso}}; {{roundy|20px}} padding: 0px 2px 15px 2px; width: 62%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"}}
|-
! colspan="3" class="header" style="text-align: center; background: #{{colorschemedark|Hoso}}; {{roundytop|20px}}"| USA production
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Executive producer
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Akira Chiba]]
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Producer
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Larry Juris (for [[TAJ Productions]])
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Assistant producer
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Maya Nakamura ([[Pokémon USA]])
* Kaori Brand ([[Pokémon USA]])
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Director
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Armen Mazlumian]]
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Creative Director
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Chris Brixley
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Script adaptation
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Carter Cathcart]]
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Adaptation consultant
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* C.J. Cathcart
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Script translation
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Z Pang America
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Video editor
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* B. Scott Dempsey
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Video formatting
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* Chromavision
|-
! width="24%" style="background: #f0f0f0;"| Support staff
| width="38%" style="background: #f8f8f8;"|
* [[Katherine Fang]]
* John Hershberger
* Phaedra Kaufman
* Kristina Naudus
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon logo.png|thumb|280px|Logo]]
* All the music used in the special was originally used in the Japanese movies and series. 4Kids mostly used its own, American-composed music for the series.
* The scenes of Pikachu's memories of Lugia, Entei, Celebi, Latias, and Latios come from their respective movie appearances.
** Lugia: ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''
** Entei: ''[[M03|Spell of the Unown]]''
** Celebi: ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''
** Latios and Latias: ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes]]''
** The one movie from the original series not shown in Pikachu's memories is ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', which is likely due to the fact that everyone's memories of that event had been erased at the end of that film by Mewtwo. So when [[Dr. Yung]] comments to Ash that his Mirage Mewtwo "is not the Mewtwo you are familiar with", it is possible that he may have saw a memory of Mewtwo in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' instead, since Ash and Pikachu were allowed to remember their meeting with him that time.
* The copyright notice on the Japanese version reads ''© 2006 Pokémon USA, Inc./ShoPro. © 2006 Pokémon. © 1995 - 2006 Nintendo / Creatures Inc. / GAME FREAK inc.'' Some of the U.S. production credits were also included.
* The password for Oak's lab, "REDGREEN", is a reference to the original pair of Pokémon games, {{game|Red and Green|s}}.
* This was the first Pokémon anime feature to air in the United States earlier than in Japan.
** The second time this happened was later that same year when ''[[SS019|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate]]'' premiered in the United States six months before the Japanese version aired.
* {{AP|Pikachu}} knows {{m|Volt Tackle}} in this special, indicating it takes place after ''[[AG150|May's Egg-Cellent Adventure]]'', yet [[James's Mime Jr.]] is absent, despite having been introduced [[AG147|three episodes earlier]]. However, the reason for James's Mime Jr. being absent may be due to the special having aired in the United States prior to the earlier episode, with the writers knowing to avoid a major spoiler from a then-future episode. Since [[James's Chimecho]] did not appear in this special either, it is presumable that Mime Jr. remained in its Poké Ball.
* So far, this is the only time Michele Knotz has played Misty.

===Errors===
* [[Max]] states that {{p|Aggron}} is unable to use {{m|Thunder Wave}}; however, Aggron is able to legitimately learn Thunder Wave through [[Move Tutor|tutoring]] in {{game2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}, as well as in {{XD}}. Aggron can also learn it via [[TM73]] in later generations.
* When the Mirage Houndoom sends Team Rocket blasting off, Wobbuffet's voice is heard, but only Jessie, James, and Meowth are seen.
* During the scene in which the missiles are launching out of Dr. Yung's castle, the Mirage Master can be seen standing outside the gate with Mewtwo before they have actually exited the building, which occurs a few scenes later.

===Dub edits===
====Redub edits====
A redubbed version, with the newer voices and the others improved, is included on the bonus DVD of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

The original opening used the rap section of [[Go Pokémon Go]], while the redub opening used a different section of the song and a different animation. The redub then played the original rap opening as an ending theme during the credits, but without the original animation.

There are a few dialogue changes, as listed below:

=====Dub dialog changes=====
{| {{graytable|width: 100%;}}
|-
! Character
! Time index
! English TV version
! English DVD version
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! {{an|Misty}}
| 2:04
| I guess that means the doctor might be suffering from a little writer's cramp.
| The doctor might be suffering from a little writer's cramp.
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! {{an|Brock}}
| 12:12
| If so, that's that. Bye! Yahoo!
| So that's that! Bye! Yahoo!
|- style="vertical-align: middle;"
! {{Ash}}
| 29:15
| Mirage Master is Dr. Yung?
| Mr. Mirage is Dr. Yung?
|}

==In other languages==
{{Epilang|color=FDBB99|bordercolor=FD7F4F
|fi={{tt|Mirage-Pokémonien herra|The master of the mirage Pokémon}}
|fr_eu={{tt|Le maitre des mirages|The master of the mirages}}
|pt_br={{tt|O Mentor do Pokémon Miragem|The Master of the Pokémon Mirages}}
|es_la={{tt|Pokémon: Mente Maestra|Pokémon: Mastermind}}
}}

==External links==
*[http://www.pokemon.com/us/ex/mewtwo/animation Watch on Pokémon.com] (unavailable in some regions)

 
{{Recastcontroversy}}
{{Project Anime notice}}
[[Category:Side-story episodes|Mastermind of the Mirage Pokémon, The]]

[[de:Das Superhirn der Mirage-Pokémon (Episode)]]

Mewtwo (Pokémon)

2013-03-27T22:52:03Z

Nick102: /* Mewtwo (anime) */

{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Mewtwo | prev=Dragonite | next=Mew|type=psychic| prevnum=149| nextnum=151}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Mewtwo |
pron=<sc>''myuu''-tuu</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
jname=ミュウツー |
tmname=Mewtwo |
art=FRLG |
size=230px |
ndex=150 |
oldjdex=249 |
jdex=254 |
hdex=305 |
obrow=293 |
type1=Psychic |
species=Genetic |
height-ftin=6'07" |
height-m=2.0 |
weight-lbs=269.0 |
weight-kg=122.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Pressure |
abilityd=Unnerve |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Undiscovered |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=120 |
evsa=3 |
expyield=220 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=255 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=3 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=mewtwo |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Mewtwo''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ミュウツー''' ''Mewtwo'') is a {{type|Psychic}} {{pkmn2|legendary}} Pokémon.

It is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] to or from any other Pokémon.

It is among the most well-known Pokémon, being the star of [[M01|the first movie]] and, in Generation I, the most powerful Pokémon in regards to its total base stats. It is a member of the [[Mew duo]] along with {{p|Mew}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Mewtwo is one of the first [[artificial Pokémon|Pokémon created by science]]. The scientists who created it dreamed of creating the world's strongest Pokémon. It is widely considered unique, because only one survived the cloning process before the facility in which it was created was destroyed. However, this has yet to be fully confirmed.

Mewtwo is a creature with a {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form|humanoid posture}}, but has a few feline features. Mewtwo's body is grayish-purple with a purple underside and a long, purple tail. Mewtwo has three circular digits on each appendage. It has an opposible toe on the inside of each foot, like many real-world primates, as well as two others that face forward. It has purple eyes (sometimes blue when attacking) and two short ears.

One of Mewtwo's most notable features is the tube extending from the back of its skull to its spine. It is most likely a secondary spinal cord, or a system of nerves, allowing for an increased amount of blood and sensory transmission to the brain, heightening its psychic powers.

====Gender differences====
Mewtwo is a genderless species.

===Special abilities===
Mewtwo is highly skilled with {{t|Psychic}} powers. It can levitate through use of telekinesis, speak telepathically, and take control of another living being's mind. It has a powerful [[signature move]], {{m|Psystrike}}, and it is also known for its powerful {{m|Shadow Ball}} and {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Mewtwo is also capable of wielding various types of attacks (but to a lesser extent than {{p|Mew}}). To exert its powerful psychic abilities, it will stay motionless for long periods of time in intense concentration to raise its capabilities to their maximum power.

In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, Mewtwo fights with a highly skilled combination of {{m|Psywave}}s and a giant spoon for long range and close range battles, respectively.

In the anime, Mewtwo also has the ability to telekinetically create a massive hurricane and is constantly protected from harm inside a reflective sphere of psychic energy. In the English dub, it is claimed that the hurricane was powerful enough to destroy the planet, as well as Mewtwo being able to block a Pokémon's "special abilities."

===Behavior===
Due to its early visions of the human race, Mewtwo is known to be very aggressive and thinks of nothing but battling and defeating its foes. Its viciousness results from repeated DNA splicing and, in the anime, the loss of its friend {{an|Amber}} (whom it completely forgot about after its creators administered a serum to wipe its memory). During the anime special ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', however, Mewtwo seems to have developed a very protective and guardian-like nature, to the point of surrendering to {{an|Giovanni}} just to keep its fellow clones safe.

===Habitat===
[[File:Rare.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon}}]]
Mewtwo, being a cloned Pokémon, has no ''natural'' habitat. However, it generally likes to be in dark solitude, such as the darkness of a deep cave. In Kanto, it can be found in the lowest level of [[Cerulean Cave]]. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Mewtwo has been seen roaming a large city under the cover of night. In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Team]], Mewtwo is said to sleep in a [[Western Cave|cave located in the west]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==History==
According to the [[Pokémon Mansion journals|scientific logs]] found in the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} of [[Cinnabar Island]], Mewtwo was born of a pregnant {{p|Mew}}, found deep in the jungles of [[Guyana]], whose embryo had been tampered with to alter its DNA. It was held and studied in the mansion where the scientists, including [[Blaine]] and [[Mr. Fuji]], performed horrific gene-splicing experiments that made it vicious and extremely powerful. It eventually broke free of the Mansion, destroying it in the process, and fled. It can be encountered in [[Cerulean Cave]], accessible only after a Trainer has proven his or her skill at the [[Indigo Plateau]].

==In the anime==
[[File:Mewtwo anime.png|thumb|right|250px|Mewtwo in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Mewtwo (anime)]]====
While Mewtwo has been the Pokémon of focus of a {{pkmn|movie}} and a special, it also made brief appearances in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' and ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'' in its body armor. The first instance was when {{an|Giovanni}} used it to battle {{Gary}}'s {{TP|Gary|Arcanine}} and {{p|Nidoking}}. The second time was when Mewtwo totaled Giovanni's headquarters and flew off. While a scene involving Mewtwo and Giovanni did appear in ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'', it wasn't in the movie. Mewtwo made further appearances during the openings of ''[[M06|Jirachi Wish Maker]]'' standing on a rooftop wearing a cape, in the intro of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'' and ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', chasing a {{p|Mew}}.

Mewtwo is set to make another appearance in [[M16]], fighting against the {{an|Genesect|Genesect Army}} alongside Ash and his friends.

====Other====
A {{pkmn2|mirage}} Mewtwo appears in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' and is the most powerful Pokémon controlled by the [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]].


===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP063|Mewtwo|Gary's Pokédex|Pokémon unknown. No available data.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Mewtwo Adventures.png|thumb|200px|{{adv|Mewtwo}} as it appears in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
During the {{Vol|Magical Pokémon Journey|10|final volume}} of [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], [[Hazel]] goes to a forest in another dimension to find Mew so it can grant her a wish, but is trapped by Mewtwo.

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Mewtwo (Adventures)}}
Mewtwo has a similar origin and personality to the Mewtwo that appeared in the anime. It is a genetically engineered Pokémon created by [[Blaine]] for [[Team Rocket]] by splicing Mew's DNA with his own. Blaine later defected from Team Rocket and hid himself away, as both he and Mewtwo were suffering from an illness caused by a shared psychic link due to their mutual DNA. Mewtwo went on a rampage and hid itself in the Cerulean Cave, but {{adv|Red}} was able to capture it with a {{Ball|Master}}. Red returned it to Blaine so he could attempt to show the mutant compassion and, if possible, find a cure for their illness. Blaine and Mewtwo fought against [[Lance]] two years later, but were defeated when their condition weakened them and Blaine collapsed. The pair were later cured by the flames of {{p|Entei}}, whom Blaine had earlier befriended and partnered with. Later, Blaine left Mewtwo on his own. The legendary Pokémon only returned in the {{chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}} when he learned of Giovanni's plans to use {{adv|Deoxys}} for nefarious purposes. Once it could communicate telepathically, Mewtwo joined up with Red in an attempt to defeat Deoxys and Giovanni. With Red's help, Mewtwo managed to defeat the duo after a tough fight that nearly killed it. It has a Quiet [[nature]].

===In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga===
[[Shū's father]] is portrayed as having been the creator of Mewtwo after a failed five-year search for the elusive Mew.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
Mewtwo made its first appearance in the [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] manga and debuted in ''[[PM002|Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!]]''

{{main|Blue's Mewtwo}}
Mewtwo is a Pokémon owned by {{OBP|Blue|Pocket Monsters}} in ''[[PM025|Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!]]''. Mewtwo becomes a "gag Pokémon" when its DNA becomes mixed with {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}'s.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Mewtwo (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
{{main|Mewtwo (Super Smash Bros.)}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*{{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}: Mewtwo is the player's final opponent.
*[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]: {{ga|Silver}} uses a Mewtwo in the final battle.
* {{g|Pinball}}: Mewtwo appears in its own bonus stage, where the player must attempt to hit Mewtwo within the two-minute time limit.
*[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]]: Mewtwo is the final boss of the game, battled once under the control of the evil [[Edward]] "The Thinker", and [[Purple Eyes]]. It is also seen charging up in [[Kasa]]'s laboratory in the [[Sky Fortress]].
*[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]: Mewtwo reveals that it organized the Puzzle League to find a worthy foe and clones {{Ash}}'s Pokémon. In the Very Hard and Super Hard modes, Mewtwo is the final opponent.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=psychic
|gen=1
|redbluedex=It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene splicing and DNA engineering experiments.
|yellowdex=Its DNA is almost the same as Mew's. However, its size and disposition are vastly different.
|golddex=Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
|silverdex=It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
|crystaldex=Said to rest quietly in an undiscovered cave, this Pokémon was created solely for battling.
|rsdex=Mewtwo is a Pokémon that was created by genetic manipulation. However, even though the scientific power of humans created this Pokémon's body, they failed to endow Mewtwo with a compassionate heart.
|emeralddex=A Pokémon that was created by genetic manipulation. However, even though the scientific power of humans made its body, they failed to give it a warm heart.
|firereddex=A Pokémon whose genetic code was repeatedly recombined for research. It turned vicious as a result.
|leafgreendex=It was created by a scientist after years of horrific gene-splicing and DNA-engineering experiments.
|stadiumdex=A vicious {{t|psychic}} Pokémon created by genetic engineering. Its cold glowing eyes strike fear into the hearts of its enemies
|stadium2dex=Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
|dpptdex=A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
|heartgolddex=Because its battle abilities were raised to the ultimate level, it thinks only of defeating its foes.
|soulsilverdex=It usually remains motionless to conserve energy, so that it may unleash its full power in battle.
|bwdex=A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
|b2w2dex=A Pokémon created by recombining Mew's genes. It's said to have the most savage heart among Pokémon.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=psychic |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=One |
rbarea=[[Cerulean Cave]] |
jbrarity=One |
jbarea=[[Cerulean Cave]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=[[Cerulean Cave]] |
gen2ex=rby|
gsarea=[[Time Capsule]] [[Event]] |
carea=[[Time Capsule]] [[Event]] |
gsrarity=None None|
crarity=None None|
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=One |
frlgarea=[[Cerulean Cave]] |
gen4ex=pal|
palarea=Field |
hgssrarity=One|
hgssarea=[[Cerulean Cave]]|
gen5ex=none |
bwrarity=None None |
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]] [[Mystery Gift]]|
b2w2ex=none |
b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=psychic
|pinball=[[Indigo Plateau]]
|trozei=Random Agent Cards [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Western Cave]] (99F)
|md2=[[Dark Crater]] (B6F) [[Aegis Cave]] (B5F) (with [[Mystery Part and Secret Slab|Mystery Part or Secret Slab]] in the bag) (Darkness)
|md3=[[Sky Stairway]] (25F-49F{{tt|*|Appears on random floor after accepting challenge letter}})
|rumble=Ticket for releasing {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}}
|rumble2=Factory: All ({{DL|Pokémon Rumble Blast|Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter}}{{tt|*|Complete Battle Royale EX-6}})
|ranger3=[[Sky Fortress]] [[Rand's House]]
|conquest=[[Illusio]] (special)
}}
Mewtwo is only obtainable in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time]] after downloading a [[Wonder Mail]] from the Nintendo WFC.

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=psychic}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Mewtwo|English|United States|70[[File:ShinyIIStars.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 27 to October 3, 2002; February 14 to 20, 2003|link=List of English Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Shiny Mewtwo}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo|Japanese|Japan Wi-Fi|70|September 26 to October 31, 2011|link=List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Mighty Mewtwo|English|Wi-Fi|70|February 10 to 26, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Mighty Mewtwo}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Strongest Return Mewtwo|Korean|South Korea|70|March 3, 2012|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Strongest Return Mewtwo}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Strongest Return Mewtwo|Korean|Wi-Fi|70|March 15 to May 10, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Strongest Return Mewtwo}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Spring 2012 Mewtwo|French|Wi-Fi|70|March 26 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi French event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Spring 2012 Mewtwo}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Spring 2012 Mewtwo|German|Wi-Fi|70|May 1 to 31, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi German event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Spring 2012 Mewtwo}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Spring 2012 Mewtwo|Italian|Wi-Fi|70|May 1 to 31, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Spring 2012 Mewtwo}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Spring 2012 Mewtwo|Spanish|Wi-Fi|70|May 1 to 31, 2012|link=List of Wi-Fi Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Spring 2012 Mewtwo}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}{{gameabbrev3|B2W2}}|Movie Mewtwo|Japanese|Japan|100|June 15 to September 1, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Movie Mewtwo}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=psychic
|rby1=BrightPowder|rby1type=In-battle effect item|rby1rar=100
|gsc1=Berserk Gene|gsc1type=In-battle effect item|gsc1rar=50
|gsc1image=no
|event1=King's Rock|event1type=Evolution-inducing held item|event1rar=100|
|event2=Custap Berry|event2type=Berry|event2rar=100}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats|
type=psychic|
HP= 106 |
Attack= 110 |
Defense= 90 |
SpAtk= 154 |
SpDef= 90 |
Special=154 |
Speed=130 }}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=psychic|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 50 |
Water= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 200 |

notes=yes|
gen1psychic=yes|
oldghost=0}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Mewtwo|Psychic|Psychic|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Barrier|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|15|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|22|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Miracle Eye|Psychic|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|43|Psycho Cut|Psychic|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|50|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Power Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|57|Guard Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|64|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|71|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|79|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|86|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|93|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|90|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|100|Psystrike|Psychic|Special|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Mewtwo|Psychic|Psychic|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Mewtwo|Psychic|Psychic|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM08|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM47|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Mewtwo|Psychic|Psychic|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Mewtwo|Psychic|Psychic|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Mewtwo|Psychic|Psychic|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Mewtwo|Psychic|Psychic|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magic Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snatch|Dark|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Mewtwo|Psychic|Psychic|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{learnlist/eventh|Mewtwo|Psychic|Psychic|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo}} {{DL|List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Mighty Mewtwo}} [[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Strongest Return Mewtwo|Strongest]] [[List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Strongest Return Mewtwo|Return Mewtwo]] [[Spring 2012 Mewtwo]]|Psystrike|Psychic|Special|100|100|10|Lv. 70|'''}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo}} {{DL|List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Mighty Mewtwo}} [[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Strongest Return Mewtwo|Strongest]] [[List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Strongest Return Mewtwo|Return Mewtwo]] [[Spring 2012 Mewtwo]]|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|90|—|20|Lv. 70}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of Wi-Fi Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Pokémon Smash! Mewtwo}} {{DL|List of Wi-Fi English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Mighty Mewtwo}} [[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Strongest Return Mewtwo|Strongest]] [[List of Wi-Fi Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Strongest Return Mewtwo|Return Mewtwo]] [[Spring 2012 Mewtwo]]|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V|Movie Mewtwo}}|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
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===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=psychic |
ndex=150 |
pinball=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=99.9 |
area=Cryptic Cave |
P1=I long to demonstrate my power to the world! |
P2=What gives? Why is my HP down by half? |
P3=I feel faint... This shouldn't be happening to me... |
PL=Fine! Leveled up! Witness my newfound power! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-22 |
iq=C |
Ranger3=yes |
group3=Psychic |
assist3=Normal |
field3=Psy Power |
field3power=1 |
browser3=It attacks by letting loose psychic orbs and launching powerful beams. |
rumble=yes |
rumbleattack=5 |
rumbledefense=4 |
rumblespeed=5 |
rumble2=yes |
rumble2attack=5 |
rumble2defense=4 |
rumble2speed=5 |
Conquest=yes |
ConquestAtk=5 |
ConquestSpd=5 |
ConquestDef=4 |
ConquestHP=5 |
ConquestRange=4 |
ConquestMove={{m|Psystrike}} |
ConquestAbility1={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Life Force}} |
ConquestAbility2= |
ConquestAbility3= |
ConquestEvo=Does not evolve into or from anything |
ConquestLink='''[[Kenshin]]'''
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=150
|name1=Mewtwo
|type1-1=Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=psychic|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=150|
name=Mewtwo|
}}

==Trivia==
* Mewtwo was the first Pokémon seen in the English dub, as it appears at the very beginning of the [[Pokémon Theme|first dub opening]].
* Mewtwo and {{p|Lugia}} have the highest [[base stats|base stat totals]] of all {{t|Psychic}} types.
* Mewtwo is the only Pokémon with a [[List of Pokémon by base stats|680 base stat total]] that is not a [[version mascot]] and is also the only one that is not part of any [[legendary trio]]s.
** Among these Pokémon, Mewtwo is the only one that received a [[signature move]] outside of its [[Generation I|debut generation]]. Mewtwo had no signature move until [[Generation V]], when it became the only Pokémon able to learn {{m|Psystrike}}.
* A {{shiny}} Mewtwo from {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} will appear black instead of green when viewed in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].
* A [[Pokémon Mansion journals|journal]] quote from the {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} states that Mewtwo's birthday is February 6.
* Mewtwo can learn damaging moves of all types except {{t|Dragon}}.
* An image of Mewtwo is seen on the door to [[Bill]]'s lighthouse in ''[[EP013|Mystery at the Lighthouse]]'' even though Mewtwo had only been seen by its creators and Team Rocket at that point in the anime.
* Although Mewtwo is a clone of {{p|Mew}}, it comes before Mew in the Pokédex.
* The island country of {{wp|Niue}} released a one-dollar coin featuring Mewtwo as part of a commemorative promotion for the Pokémon franchise, with Mewtwo on the reverse side and the nation's crest on the obverse.

===Origin===
Like Mew, Mewtwo has some {{wp|feline}} characteristics. Its body structure is much larger as a result of {{wp|gene splicing}}. Mewtwo also has some characteristics of a {{wp|grey alien}}.

====Name origin====
Mewtwo is a combination of ''{{p|Mew}}'' (the Pokémon it originated from) and ''two'' (indicating that it is a clone). It also sounds somewhat similar to ''{{wp|mutant}}'' (myūtanto).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=psychic|type2=psychic
|ja=ミュウツー ''Mewtwo''|jameaning=From ''{{p|Mew}}'' and ''two''
|fr=Mewtwo|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Mewtwo|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Mewtu|demeaning=Similar to English/Japanese name
|it=Mewtwo|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=뮤츠 ''Myucheu''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_yue=超夢夢 ''Chīumuhngmuhng''|zh_yuemeaning=Can either mean "Ultimate dream" or "To transcend dreams". Alternatively, it can be taken as "Super {{p|Mew}}".
|zh_cmn=超夢 / 超梦 ''Chāomèng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Can either mean "Ultimate dream" or "To transcend dreams".
}}

 

==Related articles==
*[[Mewtwo (anime)]]
*[[Mewtwo (Adventures)]]

==External links==
* [[wp:Mewtwo|Article on Wikipedia]]

==Notes==

{{Legendary Pokémon}}
{{Smash Bros.}}
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Dragonite | next=Mew|type=psychic| prevnum=149| nextnum=151}}
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{{Project Pokédex notice}}
[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Kanto Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]]

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PK01

2013-03-23T21:48:53Z

Nick102: This is just my impression from watching the Japanese version of the short. Feel free to remove this if I'm wrong.

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title_ja_trans=Pikachu's Summer Vacation |
screen=yes |
broadcast_jp=July 18, 1998 |
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en_op=[[Vacation]] |
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'''Pikachu's Vacation''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウのなつやすみ''' ''Pikachu's Summer Vacation'') is the first [[Pikachu short]]. It debuted in Japanese theaters on July 18, 1998, and then made its way to North American theaters on November 10, 1999.

''Pikachu's Vacation'' was shown with the [[Pokémon movie]] ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

==Synopsis==
This is the first of several Pikachu-focused mini-episodes that accompany several of the feature films. During changing of scenes, various Pokémon clips appear. This also introduced then-new Pokémon {{p|Snubbull}} and {{p|Marill}}. Ash's [[Pokédex]] narrates the short. {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}} release their Pokémon to spend the day at a [[Pokémon Theme Park|theme park for Pokémon]]. With {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}} leading, all of the Pokémon dance their way to the theme park.

However, upon arriving, all of them stampede off to look for fun, except Pikachu, {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} who have to look after Togepi when it gets hungry and bursts into tears. Squirtle and Pikachu attempt to make Togepi happy by making faces at it, but Squirtle's scary face makes it even worse. Upset, Squirtle walks off but then spies an apple on a tree. Bulbasaur gets it down using {{m|Razor Leaf}} but it rolls over to Psyduck who eats it and wanders off, Togepi bursting into tears again. Bulbasaur, however, uses his {{m|Vine Whip}} and rocks Togepi to sleep by singing a lullaby (which Dexter names the Bulbaby).

Togepi has fallen asleep, but is awakened by a quartet of loud Pokémon: {{p|Raichu}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Marill}} and {{p|Cubone}}. Pikachu approaches and asks them to be quieter, but instead, the four get aggressive. Togepi wanders off onto a log which starts rolling down a river, Pikachu crazily trying to stay on, but eventually falls into the river and watches the log roll off and hit a nearby swimming pool. Thankfully, Togepi gets off the log safely. Pikachu retrieves Togepi, but finds Bulbasaur, Squirtle and the bullying Pokémon squaring off against each other.

Squirtle and Marill challenge each other to a race across a crowded swimming pool. Pikachu starts off the race with the help of {{p|Electrode}} who rolls and explodes. Squirtle and Marill race across the pool, Marill being blown across the pool by an angry {{p|Starmie}} and Squirtle ends up getting caught on the back of a {{p|Goldeen}}. Squirtle escapes and speeds across the pool, but discovers Marill has already won.
[[File:Raichu Pikachu running.png|thumb|200px|Pikachu and Raichu's unstoppable race]]
The two groups continue to square off, Pikachu not wanting any more competition. Raichu's sparks out lightning bolts which scare Togepi. Pikachu hugs it, only for the two to get electrocuted by Raichu. Pikachu finally snaps and gets mad. Pikachu and Raichu attempt to overpower each other with their sparking cheeks, and instead speed off across the park, causing mayhem. {{MTR}}, {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} are trying to sleep but are continuously disrupted by Pikachu and Raichu. The battle concludes with the two stepping on the tail of {{AP|Charizard}}, who chases them, but the two are going so fast that they outrun it. Eventually, the two are crushed by a {{p|Snorlax}}. The others rush to help but all watch Charizard hurtle out of control and gets its head stuck in a climbing frame.

Pikachu and all of its gathered friends attach a rope to Charizard's foot and try to pull it out, but Charizard's frantic panicking causes them all to fly backwards. Charizard begins to cry so Pikachu manages to enlist the help of the bullying Pokémon who apologize for their previous actions - all except Cubone, who follows its nature of only caring for itself. However, Cubone eventually helps. Charizard is eventually pulled out, but it sends all the Pokémon flying through the air. Charizard flies off, taking Psyduck with it. Meowth, who has been disrupted from his sleep multiple times, brings out a bomb to stop all the noise, but Charizard lands on him and Meowth is blown up underneath Charizard.

In the end, all the Pokémon help rebuild the destroyed climbing frame and spend the rest of the day having fun. As the sun sets, all the Pokémon hear their Trainers calling and all leave. Before Pikachu leaves, he shakes hands with Snubbull, the five becoming friends. Pikachu hops off as its new friends wave farewell. The short ends with Pikachu leaping into Ash's arms for an exchanged hug.

==Major events==
===Pokémon debuts===
*{{p|Marill}}
*{{p|Snubbull}}
*{{p|Mr. Mime}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
*[[Ash Ketchum]] (face never shown)
*{{an|Misty}} (face never shown)
*{{an|Brock}} (face never shown)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Goldeen}} ({{OP|Misty|Goldeen}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Geodude}} ({{OP|Brock|Geodude}})
* {{p|Zubat}} ({{OP|Brock|Zubat}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})

====Gang Pokémon====
* {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Marill}} (debut)
* {{p|Snubbull}} (debut)

====Other Pokémon seen at the park====
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Charmeleon}}
* {{p|Wartortle}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Beedrill}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Pidgeot}}
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Nidorina}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Clefairy}}
* {{p|Clefable}}
* {{p|Ninetales}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Paras}}
* {{p|Parasect}}
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Primeape}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Poliwrath}}
* {{p|Abra}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}}
* {{p|Victreebel}}
* {{p|Tentacool}}
* {{p|Tentacruel}}
* {{p|Golem}}
* {{p|Ponyta}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Slowbro}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}}
* {{p|Doduo}}
* {{p|Seel}}
* {{p|Dewgong}}
* {{p|Shellder}}
* {{p|Cloyster}}
* {{p|Drowzee}}
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Kingler}}
* {{p|Voltorb}}
* {{p|Electrode}}
* {{p|Exeggutor}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}}
* {{p|Lickitung}}
* {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Tangela}}
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
* {{p|Horsea}}
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Seaking}}
* {{p|Starmie}}
* {{p|Mr. Mime}} (debut)
* {{p|Pinsir}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Vaporeon}}
* {{p|Omastar}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}

==Trivia==
*This was adapted into a full color manga in [[All That Pikachu!]].

===Errors===
* When all of {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}}'s Pokémon stampede into the park, [[Misty's Psyduck]] is seen running over {{AP|Pikachu}}. However, in the next frame, Psyduck is seen standing right behind Pikachu.
* In the logo, the é in Pokémon is not e-acute, thus making it "Pokemon".
*In one scene, an Eevee in the background has white eyes instead of black.

===Dub edits===
Ash's [[Pokédex]], Dexter, acts as a narrator of sorts in the short, giving out various facts about the featured Pokémon and their behavior. These facts include:
*Togepi is identified as the Egg Pokémon, although the species was later identified as the Spike Ball Pokémon. Togepi is also mentioned to have a low tolerance for hunger.
*Bulbasaur performs a calming melody for Togepi, identified by Dexter as the "Bulbaby".
*Snubbull was identified as a "newly discovered" Pokémon.
*The Pokédex is shown to be able to translate Pokémon languages.

The short was originally narrated by Ash's Japanese counterpart Satoshi, despite the fact that Satoshi wasn't in the park to witness the events.

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn={{tt|皮卡丘的歡樂假期|Pikachu's Joyful Vacation}}
|cs={{tt|Pikachu na prázdninách|Pikachu on Vacations}}
|nl={{tt|Pikachu's vakantie!|Pikachu's vacation!}}
|fi={{tt|Pikachun loma|Pikachu's vacation}}
|it={{tt|Le vacanze di Pikachu|Pikachu's vacations}}
|no={{tt|Pikachus ferie|Pikachu's vacation}}
|pt_br={{tt|As Férias de Pikachu|Pikachu's vacation}}
|es_la={{tt|Las Vacaciones de Pikachu|Pikachu's Vacations}}
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Mewtwo (M01)

2013-03-23T21:41:01Z

Nick102:

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ball=None|
nickname=Mewtwo|
jnickname=ミュウツー|
tmnickname=Mewtwo|
pokemonname=Mewtwo|
image=[[File:Mewtwo anime.png|300px]] |
caption=Mewtwo |
gender=Genderless{{tt|*|Male in ''Mewtwo Returns'' dub}}|
epnum=EP063|
epname=The Battle of the Badge|
prevonum=150|
location=[[New Island]]|
released=yes|
releaseep=EP065|
releasename=Showdown at the Po-ké Corral|
noevo=incap |
current=[[Johto]]|
enva1=Phillip Bartlett ([[M01]]) [[Dan Green]] ([[Mewtwo Returns|MR]])|
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}}

'''Mewtwo''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツー''' ''Mewtwo'') is a {{type|Psychic}} {{pkmn2|legendary}} Pokémon cloned from a {{p|Mew}}.

The story of Mewtwo is chronicled in the CD drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'', the movie ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', the television special ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', and the bonus short from ''Mewtwo Returns'' titled ''[[The Uncut Story Of Mewtwo's Origin]]''. It made a brief appearance in the {{pkmn|anime}} in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', when {{an|Giovanni}} used it to defeat [[Gary Oak]], and in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', where it escapes from [[Team Rocket HQ]] (a scene also chronicled in ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'', and later seen again in ''Mewtwo Returns'').

==History==
[[File:Young Mewtwo crying.png‎|thumb|left|225px|Young Mewtwo crying as Ambertwo dies]]
Approximately twenty years before the present, Team Rocket discovered that a {{p|Mew}} was living in [[Guyana]]. Many years later, under the orders of its new leader, {{an|Giovanni}}, Rocket members went back to the area to search for Fossils. They succeeded in finding an eyelash belonging to Mew. Giovanni asked [[Dr. Fuji]] to clone Mew for him. Fuji agreed because he wanted to use Team Rocket's research funds to attempt to clone his deceased daughter, {{an|Amber}}.

One month after the discovery of the eyelash, Mewtwo was successfully created and was stored at [[New Island]]. At this point, it was still not fully grown and lived in a large test tube alongside a tube containing Ambertwo. Fuji and Giovanni thought Mewtwo was sleeping inside its tube, but it was able to communicate telepathically with Ambertwo. However, because the lifeforce of a human is not as strong as a Pokémon's, the Amber clone died. Mewtwo also grew alongside three other clones, a Bulbasaurtwo, Squirtletwo, and Charmandertwo. However, these clones died shortly before the Amber clone, suggesting that Mewtwo's lifeforce is even stronger than a normal Pokémon's.

Eventually, Mewtwo fully matured and broke out of its test tube. Those responsible for its creation were happy that they succeeded in their goal of creating the world's most powerful Pokémon. Enraged and confused about the circumstances that led to its creation and powers, Mewtwo attacked the scientists on New Island. Despite the efforts of security systems that attempted to control it, Mewtwo destroyed the island and all the scientists on it.

[[File:Mewtwo in armor.png|right|thumb|225px|In his robotic suit, under observance by Giovanni]]
Immediately thereafter, Giovanni found Mewtwo and convinced it to help with Team Rocket's goal of controlling the world. Mewtwo's power was focused, as well as weakened and controlled, by a robotic suit of armor as it performed tasks such as battling under Giovanni within the [[Viridian Gym]] and helping Team Rocket capture Pokémon. Eventually Mewtwo became tired of being used by Giovanni. It developed a strong hatred for humans, and thought that they were weak and selfish beings only interested in power and wealth; it also despised the [[Caught Pokémon|Pokémon who served humans]]. It escaped from Giovanni, destroying Team Rocket headquarters in the process, and relocated to its birthplace on New Island, where it built its own headquarters. Mewtwo then issued a challenge to several strong [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, including [[Ash Ketchum]]. It used its powers to create a storm that would serve as a test to see who could make it to the island. Only a handful of Trainers managed to brave the storm and arrive, including Ash and his friends. Upon revealing itself, Mewtwo challenged the Trainers with a {{p|Venusaur}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, and {{p|Charizard}} (all cloned) to prove its superiority to human Trainers and the superiority of cloned Pokémon to trained Pokémon. To do this, Mewtwo used a variation of the {{DL|Poké Ball|Other variants|Poké Balls}} used by Trainers. Once caught in the Balls, the Pokémon that had been brought to the island were cloned in an upstairs laboratory. However, before Mewtwo could defeat the Trainers and move out into the world, {{OBP|Mew|M01}} appeared. The two Pokémon fought and ceased battle when Ash was caught in their crossfire and turned to stone. After Ash is revived by the tears of the nearby Pokémon, clone and original alike, Mewtwo experiences a change of heart and stops its destructive rampage. Wanting to find itself, Mewtwo erased the memories of those present and, along with all the other clones, left New Island for [[Johto]], eventually settling on [[Mount Quena]]. During this time, presumably to prevent any chance of any humans encountering them, it frequently enclosed the mountain with a severe storm. However, it isn't willing to allow a bus full of humans to die from being knocked off course, using its telekinesis to place the bus back on the road, namely because that would result in more humans arriving to investigate for, and help, any survivors, thus making it even more risky, although the clone Meowth believes that Mewtwo also did it due to a growing soft spot for humanity.

[[File:Mewtwo Cloak.png|left|thumb|225px|Wearing his cape during the introductory sequence of ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'']]
A few years later, Giovanni found Mewtwo's hiding place via one of their satellites and began a plan to capture it once again. However, this plan was foiled when Mewtwo again met with Ash, who did not remember their previous encounter. Giovanni restrained Mewtwo, but {{ashfr}} helped it to escape and defeat Giovanni. At the end of the ordeal, Mewtwo erased Giovanni and his soldiers' memories of it, and decided to move throughout the world searching for the meaning of its life.

In the epilogue to ''Mewtwo Returns'' and in some TV series opening sequences and movie previews, Mewtwo has been seen wearing a plain brown cape and moving across rooftops at night.

Mewtwo also had a passing mention in the special ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', when the {{pkmn2|mirage}} Mewtwo was created, [[Dr. Yung|Mirage Master]] claimed "This is not the Mewtwo you are familiar with", possibly meaning he saw Pikachu's memory of Mewtwo.

It is set to make another appearance in [[M16]], fighting against the {{an|Genesect|Genesect Army}} alongside Ash and his friends.
{{left clear}}

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|psychic||Mewtwo {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Psychic|1=Shadow Ball|2=Barrier|3=Counter}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Psychic|1=Shadow Ball|2=Barrier|3=Counter}}}}
{{anmov|psychic|Psychic|EP063|The Battle of the Badge|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|psychic|Barrier|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|fighting|Counter|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back}}
{{anmov|ghost|Shadow Ball|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Disable|M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back{{tt|*|mentioned only}}}}
{{anmov/f|psychic}}

==Pokémon==
===Created===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Pikachu
|gender=male
|main=Pikachutwo
|nick=Pikachutwo
|type1=Electric
|img=Pikachutwo.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Megumi Hayashibara
|vaen=Megumi Hayashibara
|desc={{p|Pikachu}} was cloned from [[Ash's Pikachu]] and battled against it. Dubbed "Pikachutwo" or "Pikatwo" by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Meowth
|gender=male
|nick=Meowthtwo
|type1=Normal
|img=Meowthtwo.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vajp=Chiyako Shibahara
|vaen=Chiyako Shibahara
|desc={{p|Meowth}} was cloned from {{MTR}} of {{TRT}}. He was the only one of Mewtwo's cloned Pokémon who refused to fight his counterpart. Dubbed "Meowthtwo" (Japanese: Nyarthtwo) by the fandom, this clone was also central to the plot of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. He was seen often with Pikachutwo in that special.

Unlike the Meowth he was cloned from, Meowthtwo is incapable of speaking human language.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Venusaur
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|nick=Venusaurtwo
|img=Venusaur Clone.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=This {{p|Venusaur}} battled against [[Corey]]'s Venusaur, Bruteroot. It easily defeated Bruteroot, first blocking its {{m|Razor Leaf}} and then sending it flying.

Venusaurtwo's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Charizard
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|nick=Charizardtwo
|img=Charizard Clone.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo's cloned {{p|Charizard}} battled against [[Ash's Charizard]], winning the match easily.

Charizardtwo's only known move is {{m|Flamethrower}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Blastoise
|type1=Water
|nick=Blastoisetwo
|img=Blastoise Clone.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|vaen=Eric Stuart
|desc=The cloned {{p|Blastoise}} battled against [[Neesha]]'s own Blastoise, Shellshocker. It easily defeated Shellshocker with a single attack.

Blastoisetwo's only known move is {{m|Rapid Spin}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Cloned Pokémon
|type1=Psychic
|img=Mewtwo Clones.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo cloned many of the Pokémon owned by the Trainers that came to [[New Island]]. Other than the Pokémon already mentioned above, Mewtwo's army included Pokémon cloned from {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}; {{an|Misty}}'s {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}; {{an|Brock}}'s {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}}; [[Corey]]'s {{p|Pidgeot}}, {{p|Scyther}}, {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Rhyhorn}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}; [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Wigglytuff}}, {{p|Rapidash}}, {{p|Dewgong}}, {{p|Vileplume}}, and {{p|Ninetales}}; and [[Fergus]]'s {{p|Gyarados}}, {{p|Nidoqueen}}, {{p|Seadra}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Golduck}}, and {{p|Tentacruel}}.

Bulbasaurtwo's only known move is {{m|Vine Whip}}. 
Other cloned Pokémon's moves are unknown.}}

===Befriended===
{{TrainerPoké
|nick=Bulbasaurtwo, Charmandertwo, and Squirtletwo
|type1=Kanto
|img=Kanto Starter Clones.png
|epnum=The Birth of Mewtwo
|epname=The Birth of Mewtwo
|desc={{p|Bulbasaur}}two, {{p|Charmander}}two, and {{p|Squirtle}}two are three of the original cloning attempts made by [[Dr. Fuji]], along with {{an|Amber}}two and Mewtwo himself. Unfortunately the cloning attempts failed, and all three Pokémon died quickly thereafter.}}

===Used===
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Fearow
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Camera Fearow.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo used this {{p|Fearow}} to find Trainers worthy of coming to [[New Island]]. It has a camera attached to its neck so Mewtwo can see what it flies over.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mewtwo
|pkmn=Dragonite
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Flying
|img=Messenger Dragonite.png
|epnum=M01
|epname=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|desc=Mewtwo used this {{p|Dragonite}} as a messenger to deliver invitations for Trainers to come to [[New Island]].}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color light}}
|ja=市村正親 ''Masachika Ichimura'' 森久保祥太郎 ''Showtaro Morikubo'' (child) ([[M01]]) 内匠靖明 ''Fujiko Takimoto'' (child) ([[The Birth of Mewtwo|BoM]])
|en=Phillip Bartlett ([[M01]]) [[Dan Green]] ([[Mewtwo Returns|MR]])
|pt_br=Guilherme Briggs
|es_eu=Luis Bajo
|es_la=Enrique Mederos}}

==In the games==
On the Very Hard and Super Hard difficulties of [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], Mewtwo states it is the Puzzle Master and is the final opponent to defeat. In the background of the battle, an image of Mewtwo is seen along with several of its cloned Pokémon.

==In the TCG==
Mewtwo's Dragonite has served as the basis for one card in the TCG. The following is a list of cards based on Mewtwo's Dragonite.
{{cardlist/header|Mewtwo's Dragonite|Colorless|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Dragonite (Wizards Promo 5)|Dragonite]]|type=Colorless|enset=Wizards Black Star Promos|ennum=5|jpset=Pokémon Web|jprarity=Rare|jpnum=038/048}}
{{cardlist/footer|Colorless}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Mewtwo in the City.png|right|thumb|230px|Mewtwo overlooking a city at the end of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'']]
* In the [[M01|first movie]], Mewtwo used {{m|Shadow Ball}} despite this move not being released at the time.
* The city that Mewtwo is seen overlooking at the end of ''Mewtwo Returns'' bears a great resemblance to real life {{wp|New York City}}. Buildings that resemble the {{wp|Chrysler Building}} and {{wp|MetLife Building}} can be seen in the distance. The narrator refers to it as "a far away city."

==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Mewtwo}}
* [[Mewtwo (Adventures)]]
* [[Blue's Mewtwo]]
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{{MovieInfobox|
|colorscheme=Kanto
|entitle=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|jatitle=ミュウツーの逆襲
|rotitle=Mewtwo's Counterattack
|poster=Movie 1 poster.png
|jpprem=July 18, 1998
|usprem=November 12, 1999
|jpvid=February 12, 1999
|usvid=March 21, 2000
|enop=[[Pokémon Theme]]
|ened=[[We're a Miracle]] [[(Hey You) Free Up Your Mind]] [[If Only Tears Could Bring You Back]] [[Don't Say You Love Me]]
|jaop=[[Aim to Be a Pokémon Master|めざせポケモンマスター]]
|jaed=[[Together With the Wind|風といっしょに]]
|usrating=G
|ukrating=PG
|carating=PG
|qurating=?
|irrating=PG
|aurating=G
|nzrating=G
|jprating=G
|derating=6
}}
'''Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツーの{{tt|逆襲|ぎゃくしゅう}}''' ''Mewtwo's Counterattack'', officially ''Mewtwo Strikes Back!'' in Japan) is the first [[Pokémon movie]]. It debuted in Japanese theaters on July 18, 1998, and then made its way to North American theaters on November 12, 1999.

''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' was shown with the [[Pikachu shorts|Pikachu short]] movie ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''.

==Other posters and logos==
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Pikachu the Movie 1 poster.png|''Pikachu the Movie'' poster
File:M01Japanese.png‎|Final ''Mewtwo's Counterattack'' movie poster
File:Pokemon the first movie.jpg|English theatrical poster
File:M01Mewtwo Mew.png|Poster featuring Mewtwo and Mew
File:Japanese M01 Logo.png|''Mewtwo's Counterattack'' logo
File:M01 Logo.png|''Pokémon the First Movie'' logo
</gallery>

==Synopsis==
{{spoilers}}
[[Dr. Fuji]], wanting to find a way to restore life by cloning, leads an expedition to [[Guyana]] after finding evidence of a shrine dedicated to {{p|Mew}}, the world's most powerful—but now said to be extinct—Pokémon. {{an|Giovanni}}, the leader of [[Team Rocket]], funds Fuji's research in return for an enhanced, living replica of Mew. Finding a Fossil of Mew, Fuji and his team create {{an|Mewtwo}}. A confused Mewtwo asks itself who it is, what it is, and where it came from. Just then, Mewtwo wakes up in a stasis tube in one of Fuji's laboratories, where the scientists study it. Mewtwo breaks out of its test tube; [[Dr. Fuji]] tells Mewtwo that it was made by humans and is a clone of, but much more powerful than Mew. Mewtwo is angry that the scientists see it more as an end result to their project and less of a sentient being, so it destroys the lab and kills all of the scientists. Dr. Fuji says to himself that he succeeded in creating the world's most powerful Pokémon before dying at the hands of Mewtwo. Then, Giovanni arrives in his private helicopter and offers to help Mewtwo focus its powers. Mewtwo takes up the offer, and is put in a suit of armor.

Over the next few weeks, Mewtwo does most of Team Rocket's dirty work, capturing wild Pokémon and beating any {{pkmn|Trainer}} that challenges the [[Viridian Gym]], including [[Gary Oak]]. When Giovanni tells Mewtwo his own twisted way of controlling Pokémon, Mewtwo angrily blasts away, destroying its armor, and vows from atop the island it was created on to begin its reign on Earth.

Meanwhile, {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are preparing for lunch until a [[Raymond|Pokémon Trainer]] shows up and challenges Ash, who is happy to oblige. With his {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Squirtle}}, and Pikachu, Ash easily beats the Pokémon Trainer. What he doesn't know is that he's being watched, not only by Team Rocket, but by a mysterious third party. [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, who were also watching the battle, don't have any food and watch hungrily as the gang eats Brock's cooking. Suddenly, a {{p|Dragonite}} flies in with a letter for Ash and his friends. It projects a hologram of a mysterious woman who tells the Trainers to head to [[Old Shore Wharf]] in order to get to an island fortress called [[New Island]].

Later, as a storm brews, the gang arrive at the [[Pokémon Center]], whose [[Nurse Joy]] has been missing for quite a while. [[Officer Jenny]] informs the Trainers gathered that the ferry to New Island has been cancelled. {{mov|Miranda}}, the pier master tells them that she has lived on the pier all her life and that the current storm is the fiercest she's ever seen. She then tells a story to everyone present about how some people died in a storm many years ago, however legend has it that the tears of a Pokémon restored the people to life.

Soon, most of the other Pokémon Trainers—ignoring Jenny and Miranda's warnings—take off for New Island. Ash and the gang are eager to follow, but none of their Pokémon are strong enough to handle the giant waves. Team Rocket, under disguise, give Ash and the gang a boat ride. Later, Team Rocket's disguise was uncovered. However, the storm proves too much for them, and as the strong wind and waves hit against the boat, it capsized and everyone was sent into the ocean. The gang saved themselves by using Ash's {{AP|Squirtle}} and Misty's {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} to get all the way to New Island.

As the heroes barely arrive at New Island, the mystery woman from the hologram letter greets them and takes them to the dining room to meet the other Trainers who arrived safely. Brock says that she looked familiar, however, the woman denies it and shows them to the castle.

Meanwhile, as Team Rocket try to get inside the fortress, the legendary Mew senses something troubling and arrives at New Island, and follows closely behind Team Rocket.

As they arrive in the dining room, Ash and the gang meet three Pokémon Trainers named [[Neesha]], [[Fergus]], and [[Corey]]. Just then, the mystery woman introduces everybody in the room to her master, who is revealed to be none other than Mewtwo. Fergus insults Mewtwo, who sends him flying. Fergus has his {{p|Gyarados}} attack with {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but Mewtwo easily reflects it. Then, Mewtwo releases the woman from its power, Brock quickly catches her, and it is revealed that the mystery woman is the missing Nurse Joy. Mewtwo tells the Trainers that humans are weak and cruel, and have made all Pokémon their slaves. It also says that Pokémon are no better off, since they choose to associate with humans.

As Team Rocket get into the fortress and make their way into a laboratory, they come across a weird-looking machine, a computer, and several Pokémon sleeping in giant pods. Jessie accidentally sits on the computer controls, which play back a recorded message from Dr. Fuji about the fossilized eyelash of Mew that was used to create Mewtwo. Suddenly, the machine takes a piece of hair from Meowth to create a clone of him. Summoned by Mewtwo, the cloned Pokémon awaken and exit to their master.

Mewtwo leads Ash and the other Trainers into the stadium part of the fortress and suggests that they should battle Pokémon to see who is the strongest, the clones versus the originals. Ash's {{AP|Charizard}}, Corey's {{p|Venusaur}}, and Neesha's {{p|Blastoise}} are no match for Mewtwo's clones. Mewtwo then summons its own specialized [[Poké Ball]]s, the Clone Balls, and uses them to capture Charizard, Venusaur and Blastoise, claiming them as its prize. Mewtwo then announces that the other Pokémon will be taken to be cloned. The clones will remain safe on the island while Mewtwo's storms destroy the planet. Mewtwo then sends the Balls after the Pokémon.

Immediately, all the Trainers are on the run. Some Pokémon are captured before they realize what's happening, some attempt to outrun the Clone Balls and some attempt to use their attacks to defend themselves. However, it proves to be useless as nearly all the Pokémon end up being captured one by one. Ash deduces that Pokémon inside their Poké Balls should be safe from capture and recalls {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}. However, it turns out to be no use, as the Clone Balls instead capture the Poké Balls whole with Bulbasaur and Squirtle still inside. Brock suggests carrying the Pokémon away, but while Misty successfully hides {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} inside her bag, {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} and {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} aren't so lucky and are also caught.

{{AP|Pikachu}} is the only Pokémon still uncaptured, and as a result he's now the only target of the Clone Balls. Ash uses his body to block them, giving Pikachu a chance to run. Pikachu heads towards a nearby suspended staircase and uses {{m|ThunderShock}} to take out a few of the Clone Balls. Ash follows him up the staircase. Pikachu is forced to use his ThunderShock every few seconds, which in combination with constantly being on the run, leaves him exhausted. As a result, Pikachu is forced off the staircase while dodging the Balls, falling a long way. Ash jumps off after Pikachu to protect him, but before he can grab his friend, a Clone Ball finally manages to capture Pikachu. Ash grabs the Ball before he falls into the pool of water at the base of the staircase, and loses his grip on it underwater. Ash follows it, out of the pool, and towards the entrance to the laboratory where Team Rocket is.

The same machine that cloned Meowth earlier is now processing all of the Clone Balls, and Ash grabs the one Pikachu is in just as the machine does as well. Fighting against the machine's many arms, Ash eventually manages to get the Clone Ball away, destroying the machine in the process. Pikachu is released from the Clone Ball and shakes himself off. Happily, he reunites with Ash, but the clones are now freed from their stasis tubes, prepared to join Mewtwo. The remaining Clone Balls are released from the machine in an explosion, and all open to free the Pokémon inside, including Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and their Poké Balls.

Mewtwo releases the other humans and is soon joined by its clone army. Ash emerges from the smoke with his and every Trainer's Pokémon and proclaims that they won't let Mewtwo's plan succeed. He tries to punch Mewtwo, but Mewtwo's force field knocks him down. Ash goes in for another punch, but this time Mewtwo sends him flying at a high point of the castle. Ash is saved from the blow by a large, pink bubble. The legendary Pokémon Mew comes onto the scene, having created the bubble that protected Ash. The playful Pokémon is soon targeted by a {{m|Shadow Ball}} from its clone, Mewtwo, who says that clones are far more powerful than the originals. Mew communicates with Mewtwo that a Pokémon's real strength comes from the heart, which is translated by Meowth. Disgusted, Mewtwo throws another Shadow Ball at Mew, who dodges it, but the blast hits Ash. With Mewtwo blocking all the Pokémon's special moves, a widespread melee begins between the Pokémon and their clones.

Ash survives the blast, but is horrified to see all the Pokémon fighting their clones, especially Pikachu getting slapped endlessly by his [[Pikachutwo|clone]]. He eventually falls back down to the stadium floor, prompting Misty, Brock, and Nurse Joy to come to his aid. They see now how horrible this kind of fighting is, and that the originals and clones will never give up, resulting in their deaths. Ash realizes someone has to take a stand and refuse to fight, like Pikachu is.

As Team Rocket also look on in horror, Meowth talks with his clone about how, no matter how different people are, they all share a lot in common on this planet.

Just as Mew and Mewtwo are emanating large auras of psychic energy in preparation for their most powerful energy blasts, Ash, angered by the continuous fighting, runs between them, demanding them to stop. The two blasts of energy strike with Ash in the crossfire, and due to the magnitude of concentrated power, Ash is turned to stone.

The stadium becomes silent, save for Pikachu, who runs to Ash's side. After trying to wake him up, Pikachu uses his Thunderbolt in vain, as Ash stays unmoving. Pikachu begins to cry at losing his friend, as do the rest of the Pokémon in the stadium due to Ash's sacrifice. The tears of all the Pokémon come together and magically revive Ash, bringing him back to life just like in the story Miranda told earlier.

After witnessing all of this, Mewtwo states that it does not matter who is more powerful, that the clones and originals both have value, and that the circumstances of one's birth is irrelevant: it is what one does with life that determines one's destiny. Mewtwo also says that it would be best if no one knew about what happened. When Mewtwo flies off, it tells Ash that it will find a place where it and the clones can live in peace. As a result, all of the memories of this event are erased from the Trainers' minds.

Ash, Misty, Brock, and everyone else instantly find themselves back at the Pokémon Center with no memory of their adventure on New Island. Nurse Joy is also back, offering shelter from the storm. Going out to the pier, Ash sees Mew in the clouds as the storm ends and tells Misty and Brock that [[EP001|when his journey began]] he saw a {{an|Ho-Oh|mysterious Pokémon}}, and now he believes he just saw another. Misty thinks that Ash was just imagining it, but Brock points out that maybe he wasn't. With that, the three friends prepare to continue their journey.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket, on the now-empty and green New Island and with no clue how they got here, decide to take a vacation as the credits begin to roll.

==Major events==
===Debuts===
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Alakazam}}
* {{p|Donphan}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Golduck}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Gary Oak]] (cameo)
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Dr. Fuji]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Neesha]]
* [[Fergus]]
* [[Corey]]
* {{mov|Miranda}}
* [[Raymond]]
* Announcer
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s
* Other [[Pokémon Trainer]]s
* {{an|Amber}} ([[The Uncut Story Of Mewtwo's Origin|Japanese home video release only]])

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Nidoking}} ({{Gary}}'s)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OP|Gary|Arcanine}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Donphan}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Machamp}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Golem}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Pinsir}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Seadra}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Nidoqueen}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Golduck}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Pidgeot}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Scyther}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Corey]]'s, Bruteroot)
* {{p|Sandslash}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Dewgong}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Neesha]]'s, Shellshocker)
* {{p|Vileplume}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Ninetales}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Rapidash}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Fearow}} ({{an|Mewtwo}}'s)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{an|Mewtwo}}'s)
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Team Rocket Grunts'}}; new; multiple)
* {{p|Onix}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Alakazam}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Magneton}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[Dr. Fuji]]'s, Bulbasaurtwo; [[The Uncut Story Of Mewtwo's Origin|Japanese home video release only]])
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[Dr. Fuji]]'s, Charmandertwo; [[The Uncut Story Of Mewtwo's Origin|Japanese home video release only]])
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[Dr. Fuji]]'s, Squirtletwo; [[The Uncut Story Of Mewtwo's Origin|Japanese home video release only]])
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{an|Mewtwo|anime}})
* {{p|Mew}} ([[Mew (M01)|movie]])

====Pokémon seen with Trainers waiting for the ferry to New Island====
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Weedle}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Drowzee}}
* {{p|Kingler}}
* {{p|Electabuzz}}

====Mewtwo's [[cloning|cloned]] Pokémon====
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikachutwo]])
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Meowth}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Tentacruel}}
* {{p|Vaporeon}}
* {{p|Pidgeot}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}
* {{p|Dewgong}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Ninetales}}
* {{p|Rapidash}}

==Cast==
{{cast/h|Kanto}}
{{cast|Kanto|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Veronica Taylor|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Kanto|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Kanto|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Rachael Lillis|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Kanto|Misty's Togepi|disp=Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|トゲピー|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Eric Stuart|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ　ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Jessie|Rachael Lillis|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|James|Eric Stuart|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Kanto|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Addie Blaustein|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Mewtwo (anime)|disp=Mewtwo|Phillip Bartlett|Mewtwo|Masachika Ichimura|ミュウツー|市村正親}}
{{cast|Kanto|Mew (M01)|disp=Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|ミュウ|山寺宏一}}
{{cast|Kanto|Corey|Ted Lewis{{!}}Ed Paul|Sorao|Tōru Furuya|ソラオ|古谷徹}}
{{cast|Kanto|Neesha|Lisa Ortiz|Sweet|Aiko Satō|スイート|佐藤藍子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Fergus|Carter Cathcart{{!}}Jimmy Zoppi|Umio|Wataru Takagi|ウミオ|高木渉}}
{{cast|Kanto|Raymond|Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Addie Blaustein|Raymond|Raymond Johnson|レイモンド|レイモンドジョンソン}}
{{cast|Kanto|Nurse Joy|Megan Hollingshead|Joy|Ayako Shiraishi|ジョーイ|白石文子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Officer Jenny|Lee Quick|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Miranda (movie)|disp=Miranda|Kayzie Rogers|Voyager|Sachiko Kobayashi|ボイジャー|小林幸子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Dr. Fuji|Maddie Blaustein{{!}}Addie Blaustein|Dr. Fuji|Yōsuke Akimoto|フジ博士|秋元羊介}}
{{cast|Kanto|Giovanni (anime)|disp=Giovanni|Ted Lewis{{!}}Ed Paul|Sakaki|Hirotaka Suzuoki|サカキ|鈴置洋孝}}
{{cast|Kanto|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons{{!}}Ken Gates|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Soundtrack==
{{main|Pokémon the First Movie (soundtrack)}}

==Trivia==
* The first anime special, ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', is a sequel to this movie.
* Several [[moves]] were used by Pokémon in this movie that were not yet available in the games. {{an|Mewtwo}} used {{m|Shadow Ball}}, the clone {{p|Blastoise}} used {{m|Rapid Spin}}, and Raymond's {{p|Donphan}}, itself a Pokémon not available yet, used {{m|Rollout}}.
* Of the Pokémon seen in the movie, only Misty's {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, Misty's {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, Jessie's {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}, and James's {{TP|James|Weezing}}, were not captured and cloned by Mewtwo. Misty hid her {{p|Togepi}} in her bag, while Staryu, Arbok, and Weezing were not released from their Poké Balls during the gathering.
** Though Mewtwo owned a cloned Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise, they were not the clones of the same Pokémon owned by the Trainers on the island. They were supposedly cloned from Pokémon Mewtwo had previously acquired himself. Despite this, all three of the Trainers' Pokémon were captured by Mewtwo anyway.
* Despite numerous mentions and hints that Charizard, as well as its pre-evolution forms, will die if the flame on their tail goes out; both the Charizard clone and Charizardtwo were submerged in liquid with no visible flame while in their incubation chambers.
* Some of the Pokémon on the poster didn't appear in the actual movie itself.
* This is the only movie that does not feature Ash on the English cover. However, Pikachu does appear.
* The movie was re-released on DVD in Japan and contained the Japanese and English audio tracks along with the complete ''Origin of Mewtwo'' short.
* The home video release of the film had a trailer of [[M02|the second movie]] and came with [[Mewtwo (Wizards Promo 14)|a free trading card]].
* ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' has the first appearances of the {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} {{p|Snubbull}} and {{p|Marill}}, and the feature film is the first appearance of {{p|Donphan}}.
* During [[EP063]]-[[EP065]], scenes of Mewtwo breaking out of the lab and battling at the Viridian Gym can be seen. Furthermore, the film used footage of [[Gary Oak]] battling Mewtwo. The director's commentary jokes that they had to get a "stand-in" for Gary because his agent was asking for too much.
* This movie marks the only time in the anime that {{AP|Pikachu}} is shown going ''into'' a [[Poké Ball]], and only the second time he has come out of one (the other being in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'').
* This is the second time Ash dies and then comes back to life, the first being in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]''.
* This movie and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' are the only Pokémon movies to feature all of their generation's [[version mascot]]s. {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Venusaur}} are all present in this movie, while {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} are present in the twelfth movie.
* Other than Corey, Fergus, and Neesha, a female fourth Trainer takes off from the pier on the back of a Fearow. She is seen flying alongside Fergus and Neesha and their Gyarados and Dewgong respectively. She likely never made it to New Island, unlike the others.
** This female Trainer and her Fearow are often mistaken as a continuity error involving Corey and his Pidgeot.
** Corey's Pidgeot continues to be shown as a Fearow while traveling to New Island.
* This movie is the only Pokémon material to be given a release on LaserDisc. It was packaged with the ''Pikachu's Vacation'' short.

===Errors===
* Early in the film, Ash engages in a battle with another Trainer. The opponent's Golem, a {{2t|Rock|Ground}}-type Pokémon, was defeated by an {{type|Electric}} attack from Pikachu. In the games, Ground types are immune to Electric-type attacks.
* In the English dub, three Pokémon are referred to by the wrong name. {{p|Pidgeot}} was called {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Scyther}} was called {{p|Alakazam}}, and {{p|Sandslash}} was called {{p|Sandshrew}}. In the audio commentary, [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] stated that they decided to leave the Alakazam error when they noticed it as something for the children watching to notice and because they felt it was plausible in context that Team Rocket could make a mistake.
* When Fergus releases his Gyarados into the water to ride on its back, its lips are blue instead of yellow.
* When Jenny's hat flies off, Miranda's loop-style earrings are completely colored in.
* When Fergus runs over to his injured Gyarados, his {{p|Nidoqueen}} has the color scheme of a {{p|Nidoking}}.
* During the scene in which Ash confronts Mewtwo, {{p|Rapidash}} was seen without flames. This was fixed in later releases.
* During the scene in which Ash is looking at Fergus's Pokémon, his Japanese voice can be heard over the voice of the Pokémon.
* On the DVD scene selection, {{p|Togepi}} is listed as Pokémon {{p|Chikorita|#152}}.
* About 28:45 (DVD release) into the movie, Ash's pupils are entirely brown instead of black with brown near the bottom part of the eye.
* Fergus states that all of his Pokémon are {{t|Water}} types, but he also has a Nidoqueen, a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon.
* Mewtwo is colored pink while it is creating the storm.
* When the clones enter with an explosion and emerge from the smoke, Pikachutwo's black-tipped ears are the same as a normal {{p|Pikachu}} and Golduck is a green-teal instead of blue.
* Despite Mewtwo cloning Fergus's Seadra, it is not seen battling its clone, yet is still seen flying off with the other clones at the end.
* Despite Mewtwo blocking the Pokémon's special abilities, when Pikachu comes across Pikachutwo, the clone can be seen with jolts coming out of its cheek pouches.
** However, the Japanese dialogue says nothing about the Pokémon's abilities being blocked, and they simply brawl out of pure hatred.

===Dub edits===
* During the battle between the Pokémon and their clones, the music that plays in the background is different in both versions: the Japanese version plays instrumental music very softly, while the English version plays ''[[Brother My Brother]]''.
* When Pikachu is repeatedly shocking Ash to try to bring him back to life, Misty says "Pikachu..." in the Japanese version, and "Please, no..." in the English version. A commentary revealed that the dubbers had many alternatives for this piece of dialog, one of them being, "My [[Bicycle#Trivia|bike]]..."
* In the {{pmin|France|French}} dub of the movie, Misty's Staryu does not make a sound when it is released from its Poké Ball. In all other versions of the film, Staryu's "voice" can be heard twice.
* Some scenes detailing the history of Mewtwo's creation, a full twelve-minute sequence, were added to later Japanese home releases of the movie, which also included the CGI edits made for the American release. The first scene centered around a group of explorers who found an ancient engraving of Mew and later its eyelash (the only part that was included on the American VHS/DVD release of the movie). The second detailed the history of [[Dr. Fuji]] and his attempts to clone Mew, as well as {{an|Amber|his daughter}}, who had died as a child. The final scene detailed a young Mewtwo's interaction with clones of the [[Kanto]] starters as well as Amber Fuji. Certain later international releases of the movie include these new scenes, and they were also made into a short known as ''[[The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin]]'', included on the international DVD releases of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. These scenes were adapted from the radio drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]''.
* Giovanni denies that Mewtwo's armor is meant to suppress its powers in the dub, stating that it is rather meant to "focus" them. It is stated outright in the original Japanese that the armor is meant to suppress the bulk of its powers.
* Miranda's story about the power of Pokémon tears to revive people exists in the English version only.
* In the Latin American dub, Corey was referred to as [[Gary Oak]].
* When Team Rocket are disguised as Vikings, Brock comments that he wasn't aware that they existed anymore. Ash replies that they mostly live in {{wp|Minnesota}}, which is an obvious reference to the {{wp|National Football League|NFL}} team, the {{wp|Minnesota Vikings}}.
** In the Danish version, Brock says '''{{tt|Jeg vidste ikke vikingerne stadig fantes.|I didn't know that the Vikings still existed.}}''', and Ash replies '''{{tt|Jo, men de turnere mest i Sverige.|Yes, but they are mostly touring in Sweden.}}''' This is probably because at the time the vikings existed, the Danes were also Vikings.
*** In the Japanese version's Danish subtitles, Ash says '''{{tt|Vikingerne er et band.|The Vikings is a band.}}''' The Vikings is an old Swedish band, which is probably what Ash and Brock are referring to.
** In the Swedish dub, Brock says '''{{tt|Jag visste inte att vikingar fortfarande existerade.|I didn't know that the Vikings still existed.}}''', and Ash replies '''{{tt|Jo, men de hänger mest i Norge.|Yes, but they mostly hang out in Norway}}'''. This being that real Vikings existed in both Sweden and Norway.
* Raymond's Machamp is shown coming out of its Poké Ball twice.
* In the English version, when Meowth complains about his hunger, Jessie takes out a frying pan and states that she could cook something, to which Meowth replies "Thanks, but the last time you cooked, you took out eight of my nine lives." In the Japanese version of this scene, Jessie simply points out that she's got a frying pan, to which Meowth replies that it is simply an iron pan, and therefore nothing to eat.

===CGI edits made for the American theatrical release===
* In the wide shot of Mewtwo facing Dr. Fuji, who is explaining to it how it was created, two large test tubes were shown positioned on either side of the screen in front of the characters and magnifying them. These were pushed off to the edge of the screen in the newer version of the film.
* When Mewtwo is being suited up into Giovanni's armor, Giovanni is shown to be covered in shadow (much like his first appearances in the anime). In the newer version the scene was changed so he could be seen better, probably because his identity in the anime had already been revealed in ''[[EP063|Battle of the Badge]]''.
* A CGI panning effect was added to the Gym floor when Giovanni has Mewtwo battle a Trainer's {{p|Onix}}.
* When Mewtwo first summons the storm, the shadow color on its hand is changed from purple to pinkish-red.
* Mew floating up to the surface of the water in a bubble was completely re-animated.
* Throughout the film, the original hand-drawn clouds of Mewtwo's storm are replaced with more realistic-looking CGI clouds. The water in the storm is also altered to have different shades of blue.
* Mewtwo's castle is changed from hand-drawn to CGI.
* The shot of the big doors opening was replaced with CGI doors. When the door closes in front of Ash, the scene now pans all the way back to Team Rocket facing the door when it was originally a {{wp|Dissolve (filmmaking)|dissolve}}.
* Another CGI panning effect was added for the shot when Rhyhorn is charging towards Mewtwo.
* The big reveal of Mewtwo's stadium was rendered into CGI.
* The scene with Ash walking forward with all the rescued Pokémon was altered to have them fade into sight. In the original, they were drawn as black silhouettes slowly walking outward through the smoke and their bodies interacted with it more. This was also seen in the US trailer of ''Pokémon the First Movie''.
* When Ash is looking down at the Pokémon fighting their clones, they were all originally drawn as silhouettes.
* The tears of life from the Pokémon were changed to CGI.

====Scenes added to later home releases of the movie====
<gallery>
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 1.png
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 2.png
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 3.png
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 4.png
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 5.png
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 6.png
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 7.png
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 8.png
</gallery>

====Scenes edited from original release====
<gallery>
File:M01_comparison_1.png‎|Large test tubes moved
File:M01 comparison 2.png|Reanimation Mew in the bubble
File:M01_comparison_3.png|Big doors replaced with CGI doors
File:M01_comparison_4.png|Hand-drawn clouds replaced with CGI clouds
</gallery>

== In other languages ==
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|zh_yue={{tt|超夢夢反擊戰|Mewtwo's Counter-war}}
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|da={{tt|Pokémon Filmen: Mewtwo Mod Mew|Pokémon The movie: Mewtwo vs Mew}}
|nl={{tt|Pokémon De Film: Mewtwo tegen Mew|Pokémon The Movie: Mewtwo vs Mew}}
|fi={{tt|Pokémon Elokuva: Mewtwon vastaisku|Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo's Counterattack}}
|fr_ca={{tt|Pokémon: Le premier film|Pokémon : The First Movie}}
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|it={{tt|Pokémon Il Film|Pokémon the Movie}}
|ko={{tt|포켓몬스터1탄 : 뮤츠의 역습|Pocket Monsters movie 1: Mewtwo's Counterattack}}
|no={{tt|Pokémon Filmen|Pokémon: The movie}}
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|pt_eu={{tt|Pokémon O Filme: Mewtwo Contra Mew|Pokémon The Movie: Mewtwo Versus Mew}}
|ru={{tt|Покемон: Фильм Первый - Мьюту наносит ответный удар|Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo strikes back}}
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==External links==
*[http://webspace.webring.com/people/ds/spookymeggie/vidi.html An article about the Japanese edits]
*[[wp:Pokémon:_The_First_Movie|Wikipedia article]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190641/ ''Pokémon: The First Movie'' at IMDb]
*[http://www.lddb.com/laserdisc/18584/ZMLZ-102/Pocket-Monster-(Pokemon):-Mewtwo-Strikes-Back-amp;-Pikachu-'s-Summer-Vacation-(1998) ''Pokémon: The First Movie'' LaserDisc Release]
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Wonderland

2013-03-13T01:35:56Z

Nick102: Undo revision 1862506 by Nick102 (talk)

'''Wonderland''' is a song from the [[Pokémon the Movie 2000 (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] of the second {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. It is perfomed by {{wp|Angela Vía}} and inspired by the short ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

==Lyrics==
<ab>''Wonderland

Slipping, sliding, freefall, flying
Spinning spirals, tripping 'round
Reeling, rolling, tipping, toeing
I think we're going underground

There's a whole new world
On the other side
We can find our friend
At the end of the line
No matter where we fall
Or where we land
I believe we're part
Of a master plan

Who knows where the journey ends
Catch me if you think you can
Take my hand we're going to
We´re going to a wonderland

Way up high, I'll fly with you
To a place where dreams come true
Take my hand we´re going to
We're going to a wonderland

We´re going to, I´m going to
We´re going to a wonderland
We´re going to, I´m going to
We´re going to a wonderland

Twisting, turning, living, learning
Forever changing where we'll ride
Plotting, scheming, hoping, dreaming
Two steps forward, one step back

Look to the left
Look to the right
Look straight ahead
You'll see the light
Take a deep breath
Then let it go
Together we'll travel
Down every road

Who knows where the journey ends
Catch me if you think you can
Take my hand we're going to
We´re going to a wonderland

Way up high, I'll fly with you
To a place where dreams come true
Take my hand we´re going to
We're going to a wonderland

Come on I wanna fly with you
A far place I wanna take you to
We´re gonna make a dream true
Take my hand we´re going to

Who knows where the journey ends
Catch me if you think you can
Take my hand we're going to
We´re going to a wonderland

Way up high, I'll fly with you
To a place where dreams come true
Take my hand we´re going to
We're going to a wonderland

Who knows where...
Join me in...
Take my hand...
We're going to a wonderland!''</ab>

==In other languages==
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|es_la={{tt|Mundo Mágico|Magical World}}
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{{Project Music notice}}
[[Category:English songs]]

Wonderland

2013-03-13T01:32:30Z

Nick102:

'''Wonderland''' is a song from the [[Pokémon the Movie 2000 (soundtrack)|soundtrack]] of the second {{pkmn|movie}}, ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. It is perfomed by {{wp|Angela Vía}} and inspired by the [[Pikachu short]] ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

==Lyrics==
<ab>''Wonderland

Slipping, sliding, freefall, flying
Spinning spirals, tripping 'round
Reeling, rolling, tipping, toeing
I think we're going underground

There's a whole new world
On the other side
We can find our friend
At the end of the line
No matter where we fall
Or where we land
I believe we're part
Of a master plan

Who knows where the journey ends
Catch me if you think you can
Take my hand we're going to
We´re going to a wonderland

Way up high, I'll fly with you
To a place where dreams come true
Take my hand we´re going to
We're going to a wonderland

We´re going to, I´m going to
We´re going to a wonderland
We´re going to, I´m going to
We´re going to a wonderland

Twisting, turning, living, learning
Forever changing where we'll ride
Plotting, scheming, hoping, dreaming
Two steps forward, one step back

Look to the left
Look to the right
Look straight ahead
You'll see the light
Take a deep breath
Then let it go
Together we'll travel
Down every road

Who knows where the journey ends
Catch me if you think you can
Take my hand we're going to
We´re going to a wonderland

Way up high, I'll fly with you
To a place where dreams come true
Take my hand we´re going to
We're going to a wonderland

Come on I wanna fly with you
A far place I wanna take you to
We´re gonna make a dream true
Take my hand we´re going to

Who knows where the journey ends
Catch me if you think you can
Take my hand we're going to
We´re going to a wonderland

Way up high, I'll fly with you
To a place where dreams come true
Take my hand we´re going to
We're going to a wonderland

Who knows where...
Join me in...
Take my hand...
We're going to a wonderland!''</ab>

==In other languages==
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|es_la={{tt|Mundo Mágico|Magical World}}
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[[Category:English songs]]

Wonderland

2013-03-13T01:18:19Z

Nick102:

EP001

2013-03-11T21:48:51Z

Nick102: /* Trivia */

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'''Pokémon - I Choose You!''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン！きみにきめた！''' ''Pokémon! I Choose You!'') is the very 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}}

==Synopsis==
The episode begins like the opening of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, down to the animation and sound effects. A {{p|Nidorino}} and a {{p|Gengar}} are exchanging attacks in a {{pkmn|battle}}. After Nidorino dodges Gengar's attack, it leaps at it. The scene seamlessly comes to life as the small [[Pokémon games|game]] screen enlarges and the monochrome [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] gain color and detail.

The two are battling in a stadium at the [[Pokémon League]], watched by crowds of fans. Gengar dodges Nidorino's {{m|Horn Attack}}, and then jumps on its head. It leaps backward and successfully puts its opponent to sleep with {{m|Hypnosis}}. As Nidorino falls {{status|Sleep|asleep}}, its Trainer returns it to its [[Poké Ball]] and then throws out another to take its place. Gengar jumps back as an {{p|Onix}} comes out. It tries to {{m|Tackle}} into Gengar head-first, but misses and hits the battlefield instead. It pulls back up, unfazed.

This battle is being watched on television by a boy from [[Pallet Town]] named [[Ash Ketchum]]. He is now ten years old, which means he can become a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. Tomorrow, he will receive a [[starter Pokémon]] from {{an|Professor Oak}} and start his Pokémon journey, the first step on the long quest of his dream of becoming a [[Pokémon Master]].

[[Delia Ketchum|His mother]] enters the room and reminds him that it is 11 o'clock at night and he should be asleep. He complains that he is too excited to fall asleep. As a compromise, his mother changes his television's channel to [[Professor Oak's lecture]] and tells him to go to bed when the program is finished.

That night, he dreams about deciding which starter Pokémon he wants. First, he dreams of choosing and sending out {{p|Bulbasaur}}, and then {{p|Squirtle}}. The night turns to morning, and Ash, still in bed, dreams of choosing {{p|Charmander}}. Suddenly, he suddenly awakens to find that he has thrown his {{p|Voltorb}}-shaped alarm clock in his sleep, breaking it against a wall as a result. Afraid that he might have overslept, Ash runs out of his house in his pajamas and shoes to get to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

Outside the laboratory, a crowd of people have gathered, including a group of {{TP|Gary|cheerleaders}}. Ash pushes through and bumps into his [[rival]], the professor's grandson, [[Gary Oak]]. Gary taunts Ash for being late. He tells Ash that he has already received {{TP|Gary|his starter Pokémon|Blastoise}} from his grandfather. He boasts to the crowd that he will make Pallet Town famous by becoming a Pokémon Master. Ash, however, is more interested in finding out which starter Gary chose. Gary only tells him that it was the best one and then leaves in a red sports car, followed by the crowd.

Before Ash can fully express his frustration, Professor Oak approaches him. Ash's mood changes from anger to excitement as he asks about getting a Pokémon. Professor Oak seems doubtful that he is ready since he has shown up in his pajamas, but Ash insists that he is.

Inside Oak's laboratory, three Poké Balls are set up on a storage device, with a place for a fourth in the center. Ash decides that he would like to start with Squirtle, but when he opens the Poké Ball, he finds that it is empty. Professor Oak tells him it was taken by a [[Gary Oak|Trainer who was not late]]. After this, Ash decides he would like Bulbasaur, but this Poké Ball is also empty. He has no choice but to go for the last choice, Charmander, but the final Poké Ball is also empty. The three were all taken by Trainers who arrived on time, and it seems that there is no Pokémon left for Ash.

Professor Oak reluctantly mentions that he has another Pokémon, but there is a problem with it. Ash wants it anyway. In the fourth spot in the middle, a Poké Ball appears that has a lightning bolt mark on it. Oak picks it up and hands the Poké Ball to Ash. With a flash of light, {{AP|Pikachu}} comes out of the Ball. Ash loves the cute Pokémon, picks it up, and hugs it. Pikachu does not like this and shocks him with an {{t|Electric}} attack. Oak hands Ash a [[Pokédex]] and six Poké Balls, but gets shocked as well when he touches Ash.

When Ash steps outside the laboratory, he finds a small crowd has gathered to cheer him on as well, including his mother, who is sad to see him leaving. She gives him his [[bag|backpack]] full of supplies, and starts explaining everything she packed for him. Ash gets embarrassed when she reminds him to change his underwear every day, and pulls his bag away from her, telling her she was embarrassing him. She sees Pikachu, and wonders why it is not in its Poké Ball. Ash tries to get it in, but it hits the Ball back every time. Ash's mother says it is cute that Ash and Pikachu are playing catch, and that they must be great friends already. Ash replies that they are buddies, despite Pikachu's behavior. His mother calls it weird, and taking offense at her comment, Pikachu shocks the entire crowd (excluding Professor Oak) with its electricity.

Soon, Ash sets off, trying to get a handle on the rebellious Pokémon by wearing rubber gloves and dragging it with a clothesline leash. After getting tired of dragging it along, he tries to talk to it and find out what is wrong, only to find out that Pikachu cannot say anything but its name. He tries to convince it to get back in its Poké Ball, and pulls out his new Pokédex for information on it. His Pokédex explains that Pokémon must be kept in the Poké Ball. Then Pikachu clicks it and it explains that not all Pokémon like to be kept in Poké Balls. Ash decides to earn Pikachu's trust by treating it nicely. He unties the clothesline and takes off his rubber gloves, but Pikachu turns away from him.

A {{p|Pidgey}} walks out near them and Ash scans it with his Pokédex for more information. He is eager to catch it, though Pikachu does not want to help him and instead runs up a tree. Frustrated, Ash decides to catch the Pidgey without Pikachu's help. He throws a Poké Ball at it, but the Pidgey breaks out easily. The Pokédex explains that a Pokémon should be weakened before it can be caught. Pikachu laughs at Ash. Ash tries again, this time attempting to throw his pajama shirt on top of the Pidgey, but the bird blows him off with a {{m|Gust}} and then hits him with a {{m|Sand-Attack}}, before flying away. Pikachu laughs at Ash more. Ash turns and sees that a {{p|Rattata}} is digging through his bag. He scans it with his Pokédex, which mentions that Rattata is a forest Pokémon. Just as Ash questions why it came out into the field, the Pokédex explains that it sometimes leaves its habitat to steal from ''stupid'' travelers. Pikachu laughs at Ash even more.

Ash turns and notices a group of Pidgey in the field. He throws a rock at them, which only scares them away. However, he sees another bird Pokémon in the field and throws a rock at it, which hits it in the back of its head. When it turns to look at him, however, he realizes that he did not hit a Pidgey; he scans it with his Pokédex and learns that it is a {{p|Spearow}}, which is considerably less docile than a Pidgey. The Spearow swoops down at Ash several times to attack him, and then spots and targets Pikachu instead. The Pokédex explains that wild Pokémon are sometimes jealous of trained Pokémon. Just as the Spearow is about to knock Pikachu out of the tree, Pikachu shocks it with an Electric attack, and it is knocked out of the sky.

The Spearow, however, cries for help, and Ash and Pikachu start running away from a flock of angry Spearow. Pikachu runs ahead of Ash and the Spearow fly after it, attacking it until it falls to the ground. The Spearow start swarming around it, but Ash grabs his injured Pikachu and runs straight to a waterfall. He jumps into the river below to escape the Spearow and is dragged into a large pond, narrowly swimming out of the path of a {{p|Gyarados}}.

On the shore of this pond, a {{an|Misty|girl}} is [[fishing]], and is excited to find that she has a bite. However, instead of a {{type|Water}} Pokémon, she pulls out Ash and Pikachu. She does not care about Ash, but is very concerned about the injured Pokémon in his arms. She tells him that he needs to take it to the [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Viridian City]], and points out the way to go. At that moment, Ash hears the distant cries of Spearow, and turns to see the flock flying toward him from afar. He steals the girl's [[bicycle|bike]], putting the Pikachu in its basket, and rides away, promising that he will bring it back someday. The girl screams at him as he rides away, but he ignores her.

Ash rides quickly towards Viridian City, with storm clouds forming above him and the flock of Spearow in close pursuit. Soon, it starts to rain. Ash rides the bike over a ledge and it falls on its side, knocking Ash and Pikachu off. Ash finds himself looking at his injured Pikachu lying on the ground, with the Spearow approaching and the storm growing worse. Desperate to save his Pokémon, he leaves Pikachu's Poké Ball next to it and tells it to get inside for safety. Ash then spreads out his arms and stands before the Spearow, telling them to attack him. However, just as the Spearow are diving upon Ash, Pikachu leaps up and over Ash's shoulder to confront the flock of Spearow. The lightning from the storm is drawn to Pikachu, striking it and vastly increasing its power. Pikachu unleashes a massive discharge of electricity that lights up the dark sky and takes out the entire flock of Spearow, as well as the girl's bike. Pikachu is drained of stamina from the effort.

Once the storm has cleared, Ash and Pikachu both rise from where they were knocked back on the ground, exhausted but victorious. Ash looks up and sees {{an|Ho-Oh|a shimmering, golden Pokémon}} majestically flying through the sky and over the rainbow that had been left after the storm, but his Pokédex is unable to identify the species.

Ash continues on to Viridian City, carrying his new friend Pikachu. Having gained its trust, Ash receives a lick from Pikachu. The pair trek toward Viridian, still in need of the Pokémon Center, but briefly take the time to wonder what else lies ahead of them on their journey.

==Major events==
* {{Ash}} and {{Gary}} begin their Pokémon journeys.
* Gary starts his journey with a {{TP|Gary|Squirtle|Blastoise}}.{{tt|*|Unknown before EP269 - The Ties that Bind}}
* Ash starts his journey with a disobedient {{AP|Pikachu}}.
* 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}}

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

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

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP001.png|200px|thumb|right|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* [[Ash Ketchum]]
* {{an|Misty}}
* [[Gary Oak]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Delia Ketchum]]
* [[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}} ([[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:Ho-Oh Debut.png|right|thumb|200px|{{an|Ho-Oh}} in its debut]]
[[File:NidovsGengarAnimeRed.png|thumb|200px|right|The beginning of the anime (left) drawn from the opening of {{game|Red and Green|s}} (right)]]
[[File:Bruno EP001.png|thumb|right|200px|The shadowed Trainer. Note the strong physical resemblance to Bruno, as well as the similar style of clothing]]
[[File:Green Poké Ball anime.png|thumb|right|200px|The green Poké Ball from the first scene]]
[[File:Stadium anime art.jpg|thumb|right|200px|An early frame]]
* 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 moving seamlessly into the battle that Ash himself is watching on TV.
** However, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} show the original battle to be happening in a forest, rather than a stadium.
* The shadowed Trainer using Nidorino and Onix to battle greatly resembles [[Bruno]] of the [[Indigo League]].
* Ash's introductory shot from this episode 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 clock {{p|Pidgey}} in it. Furthermore, he ends up breaking it in his sleep, using it as a Poké Ball, shortly after 4 AM.
* When Ash speaks to Gary, Gary acts as though they have never met, saying "Well, you must be Ash"; however, they have in fact known each other since their early childhood.
* The order in which Ash opens the empty starters' Poké Balls indicates his preferred choices; namely, Squirtle first, Bulbasaur second, and Charmander last.
* Professor Oak knew that at least four new Trainers would be receiving their starter Pokémon and beginning their journey. However, he only ever thought to stock three (a Bulbasaur, a Charmander, and a Squirtle) not counting Pikachu, who was seen as a "last resort." Professor Oak states that if Ash was early, there would be one for him. However, even if Ash ''was'' earlier (the third to arrive), the Trainer to arrive fourth would find that Oak is fresh out of Pokémon, except for Pikachu.
** However, this can be explained after the events of ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.
* This is the only time when viewers can see Pikachu in its own [[Poké Ball]].
* Every scene of Pikachu shocking people was cut in the South Korean dub, except for the part where Pikachu shocks the whole group of Spearow and the bike.
** This caused confusion in the scene where Ash was dragging Pikachu by the rope with rubber gloves on.
* In this episode, it is revealed that {{p|Spearow}} see in black and white.
* The legendary bird Ash saw at the ending of the episode was {{an|Ho-Oh}}. This makes Ho-Oh the first [[Generation II]] Pokémon seen in the series, and in the first episode of the entire series.
* Despite this episode centering around receiving a starter Pokémon, neither {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, nor {{p|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 where at least two of the starter Pokémon appeared in the first episode of that generation.
* 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 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 the ''Volume 1: Pikachu'' copy of [[Pokémon All-Stars]].
* An early frame of the stadium exists.

===Errors===

* As Delia catches the alarm clock Ash threw, her ponytail curls to her left shoulder. When she is 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 {{p|Charmander}} and {{p|Squirtle}} are reversed (blue behind Charmander and red behind Squirtle). {{p|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 Balls are red. This was fixed in the scenes when the actual Pokémon were out.
* As Ash is running 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 tells Ash that he has his Pokémon inside its Poké Ball, the order of [[Gary's cheerleaders]] reversed.
* After Ash opens Charmander's Poké Ball in Oak's lab, part of Oak's suit unnaturally pulsates as he speaks.
* 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 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 her 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 is standing in front of the Spearow trying to protect Pikachu, he says "Spearows," but the plural of a specific species of Pokémon is the same as the singular.
* At the end of the episode, when Ash is carrying Pikachu to the nearest Pokémon Center, [[Ash's hat|his hat]] is initially pointed forward. In the next two scenes, it is backward. In the last scene, his hat points forward again.

===Changes===
====Dub edits====
[[File:Misty Slap.png|right|thumb|200px|The cut shot]]
* During the shot of the whole television when Ash moves 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 Ash goes into Professor Oak's lab and looks at the Poké Balls, they are all labeled in Japanese. Later, when Ash picks up a Poké Ball, the labels are painted over. These labels are also partially visible when Pikachu's Poké Ball is revealed.
* In the Japanese version, after Ash said to {{an|Misty}}, "{{tt|ありがとう|Thanks.}}," she slapped 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. 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!"

==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}}
|de=Pika-Pikachu
|el={{tt|Πόκεμον, διαλέγω εσένα!|Pokémon, I Choose You!}}
|hi= {{tt|पोकेमोन, तुम मेरे हो!|Pokémon, you're mine!}}
|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}}
|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=Покемон! Я выбираю тебя! {{tt|Pokémon! Ya vibirayu tebya!|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!}}
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Barrier (move)

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Nick102: /* In the anime */

{{MoveInfobox|
n=112 |
name=Barrier |
jname=バリアー |
jtrans=Barrier |
jtranslit=Bariā |
gameimage=Barrier.png |
type=Psychic |
damagecategory=Status |
basepp=30 |
maxpp=48 |
power=— |
accuracy=— |
bdesc=Boosts Defense 2 levels. |
gen=I |
category=Cool |
appeal=1 |
jam=0 |
cdesc=Can avoid being startled by others. |
appealsc=2 |
scdesc=Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn. |
pokefordex=barrier |
touches=no |
protect=no |
magiccoat=no |
snatch=yes |
mirrormove=no |
kingsrock=no |
flag7=yes |
flag8=no |
sound=no |
target=self |
footnotes= }}
'''Barrier''' (Japanese: '''バリアー''' ''Barrier'') is a non-damaging {{type|Psychic}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation I]].

==Effect==
Barrier increases the user's {{stat|Defense}} by two stages.
==Description==
{{movedesc|Psychic}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Stad}}|Instantly forms a barrier between the user and the opponent. <sc>Defense</sc> is sharply increased.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|Stad2}}|Instantly forms a barrier between the user and the opponent. <sc>Defense</sc> is increased.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|GSC}}|Sharply increases user's <sc>Defense</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|Colo}}{{gameabbrev3|XD}}|Creates a barrier that sharply raises <sc>Defense</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its <sc>Defense</sc> stat.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Psychic|1}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|072|Tentacool|2|Water|Poison|33|36|36|26|29}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|073|Tentacruel|2|Water|Poison|35|38|38|26|29}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|122|Mr. Mime|1|Psychic|Psychic|--|--|--|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|150|Mewtwo|1|Psychic|Psychic|63|11|11|8|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|151|Mew|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|no|no|40|40}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|439|Mime Jr.|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|no|no|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|462|Magnezone|2|Electric|Steel|no|no|no|--|--}}
{{Moveentry/Level1|471|Glaceon|1|Ice|Ice|no|no|no|no|PtHGSS=78|78|B2W2=29}}
{{Movefooter|Psychic|1}}

===By {{pkmn|breeding}}===
{{Moveheader/Breed|Psychic|2}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|063|Abra|1|Psychic|Psychic|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|090|Shellder|1|Water|Water|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|096|Drowzee|1|Psychic|Psychic|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|120|Staryu|1|Water|Water|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|C=no|no|no|no|||Staryu can learn Egg moves in Gold and Silver, despite being genderless}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|222|Corsola|2|Water|Rock|no|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|239|Elekid|1|Electric|Electric|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|240|Magby|1|Fire|Fire|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|345|Lileep|2|Rock|Grass|no|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|366|Clamperl|1|Water|Water|no|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|||Chain breed}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|517|Munna|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|no|no|{{MSP|471|Glaceon}}}}
{{Moveentry/Breed2|605|Elgyem|1|Psychic|Psychic|no|no|no|{{MSP|122|Mr. Mime}}}}
{{Movefooter|Psychic|2}}

===By {{pkmn2|event}}===
====[[Generation II]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Psychic}}
{{Moveentryspecial|137|Porygon|1|Normal|Normal|{{DL|List of English Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|Barrier Porygon|New York Pokémon Center}}}}
{{Moveentryspecial|165|Ledyba|2|Bug|Flying|{{DL|List of English Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon|Barrier Ledyba|New York Pokémon Center}}}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

====[[Generation V]]====
{{Learnlistspecial|Psychic}}
{{Moveentryspecial|090|Shellder|1|Water|Water|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}}}
{{Moveentryspecial|605|Elgyem|1|Psychic|Psychic|{{pkmn|Dream World}} - {{dwa|Spooky Manor}}}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}

==In the anime==
{{moveanime|type=psychic|exp=yes|gen=The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.|image1=Mewtwo Barrier.png|image1p=Mewtwo|image2=Delia Mimey Barrier.png|image2p=Mr. Mime|image3=Misty Togepi Metronome Barrier.png|image3p=Togepi|image4=Mew Barrier.PNG|image4p=Mew}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=122|pkmn=Mr. Mime|method=Mr. Mime waves its arms and a glass square appears in front of it.}}
{{movemid|type=psychic|user=Mimey|user1=Delia's Mimey|startcode=EP064|startname=It's Mr. Mime Time|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=psychic|user=Stella|user1=Stella's Mr. Mime|startcode=EP064|startname=It's Mr. Mime Time}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=150|pkmn=Mewtwo|method=Mewtwo rises in the air and a blue barrier appears around it.}}
{{movemid|type=psychic|user=Mewtwo (anime)|startcode=M01|startname=Mewtwo Strikes Back}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=151|pkmn=Mew|method=Mew rises into the air and a pink barrier appears around it.}}
{{movemid|type=psychic|user=Mew (M01)|startcode=M01|startname=Mewtwo Strikes Back}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=175|pkmn=Togepi|method=A blue barrier appears around Togepi and others, shielding it from any attack.}}
{{movebtm|type=psychic|user=Misty's Togepi|startcode=EP088|startname=In the Pink|notes=Used via {{color2|{{psychic color dark}}|Metronome (move)|Metronome}}}}

==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=psychic|exp=yes|gen=The user creates a protective barrier around themselves.|image1=Mewtwo Barrier Adventures.png|image1p=Mewtwo}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=150|pkmn=Mewtwo|method=Mewtwo sticks out one of its hands and a force field appears around it, protecting it from attacks. Mewtwo can also slam into the opponent while the barrier is around it.}}
{{movemid|type=psychic|user=Mewtwo (Adventures)|startcode=PS079|startname=Airing Out Aerodactyl|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=122|pkmn=Mr. Mime|method=Mr. Mime holds up one of its index fingers and fires a beam of energy from the middle of it at the opponent. When the opponent is hit by the attack, the particles form together in the air and form an invisible wall around it.}}
{{movemid|type=psychic|user=Sabrina|user1=Sabrina's Mr. Mime|startcode=PS158|startname=Silly Scyther}}
{{movebtmManga|type=psychic|user=Crystal (Adventures)|user1=Crys's Mr. Mime|startcode=PS330|startname=The Final Battle III}}

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{movemanga|type=psychic|exp=yes|gen=The user forms a light barrier wall.|image1=Red Clefairy Barrier PM.png|image1p=Clefairy}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=035|pkmn=Clefairy|method=Clefairy holds out its arms and forms a light barrier wall in from of them.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=psychic|user=Red's Clefairy|startcode=PM002|startname=The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
{{Movegen|
type=Psychic|
genI=Barrier I|
genII=Barrier II|
genIII=Barrier III|
genIV=Barrier IV|
}}
{{Movegen|
type=Psychic|
Stad=Barrier Stad|
Stad2=Barrier Stad2|
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Lance Dragonite Barrier Generation I.png|200px|thumb|Lance's Dragonite using Barrier]]
* In {{Game3|Red and Green|Red, Green|s}}, and {{Game3|Red and Blue|Blue|s}}, [[Lance]] has a {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}} with this move, although Dragonite [[Game move errors|cannot legitimately have the move]] in any of the games.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{psychic color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color dark}}
|zh_cmn=障礙 ''{{tt|Zhàng'ài|Barrier}}''
|fr=Bouclier
|nl=Barriere
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|ko=배리어 ''Barrier''
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|es=Barrera}}

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{{Agility|Psychic}}

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Talk:EP013

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Nick102:

== Guns ==
"Also in The Legend of Dratini guns are pointed at the heads of several humans while in this episode the bazooka is only pointed at Pokémon." As if that makes it okay. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 19:48, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

== Bill, a Pokémon watcher? ==

Seriously? Was that mentioned in the Japanese version? If so, he should be added to the list of Pokémon watchers. --[[Tracey Sketchit|'''ケンジ''']][[User talk:Kenji-girl|'''の''']][[User:Kenji-girl|'''ガール''']] 03:37, 18 September 2008 (UTC)

== Replacement? ==

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I was wondering if you needed a replacement screenshot since I see the unsatisfactory image tag for the page or I can get any shot you think would be better. I dunno if this works because I can't seem to find the page image standards. --[[User:Riggins|Riggy (>0.0)>]] 22:32, 11 March 2009 (UTC)

== Incorrect trivia ==
"This is the first time that Ash and one of his rivals have a Pokémon of the same type of species." How about the episode just before, when Ash captures a Squirtle, which was also Gary's started Pokémon? ☆[[User:Solar Dragon|The]] [[User talk:Solar Dragon|Solar]] [[Special:Contributions/Solar Dragon|Dragon]]☆ 22:04, 28 January 2012 (UTC)

== Was its status as a Dragonite ever confirmed? ==

I always got the impression that they simply used a Dragonite silhouette to act as a stand-in for the mysterious Pokémon. Was it ever confirmed that it was actually a Dragonite?
--[[User:Drhodesmumby|drhodesmumby]] 11:13, 4 March 2012 (UTC)

== Timeline of Mewtwo's creation ==

Since the opening of ''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' ties in with episodes 63 and 65, I was under the impression that the events of that opening happened around that point in the anime's timeline and that Mewtwo started appearing in Giovanni's gym in EP063 shortly after it was created, but the opening also seems to suggest that Mewtwo may have been working for Giovanni for a long time since it fought other trainers besides Gary. Either way we know that the picture of Mewtwo on Bill's door in this episode was a mistake since Team Rocket were supposed to be the only ones who know about Mewtwo, but I just wonder if Mewtwo had already been working for Giovanni during this episode or if the scientists didn't create him until some later point in the anime.
--[[User:Nick102|Nick102]] 5:08, 12 February 2013 (UTC)

Talk:EP013

2013-02-12T23:10:10Z

Nick102:

EP013

2013-02-12T22:52:42Z

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title_en=Mystery at the Lighthouse |
title_ja=マサキのとうだい |
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broadcast_jp=June 24, 1997 |
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'''Mystery at the Lighthouse''' (Japanese: '''マサキのとうだい''' ''{{tt|Masaki's|Bill's}} Lighthouse'') is the 13th episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on June 24, 1997 and in the United States on September 24, 1998.

{{spoilers}}

==Synopsis==
While {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are wandering through the forest he begins bragging about his accomplishments, only to be shot down by {{an|Misty}}. Misty claims all his {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} followed him, and therefore he didn't really catch any of them. This angers Ash, who then runs off through the forest vowing to catch a seventh Pokémon, but legitimately this time. As he breaks free of the forest, he finds himself on a beach, too wrapped up in his own Pokémon thoughts to enjoy the beautiful sunset. While he is moping, he notices a small {{p|Krabby}} scurrying between his feet. Ash insults Krabby about its small size, and it challenges him to a {{pkmn|battle}}. Not even bothering to call upon one of his Pokémon, Ash assaults Krabby with a stick, throws a {{ball|Poké}}, and [[Caught Pokémon|captures]] it. When the Poké Ball is transferred to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak's lab]], Ash begins to panic about the whereabouts of his new Pokémon. Misty then informs him that Trainers can carry a maximum of six Pokémon with them at one time. Suddenly, {{AP|Pikachu}} begins jumping and looking at a distant object, and as the gang looks over they can make out the shape of a lighthouse on a cliff. Excited, they all run off towards it.

By the time they arrive there, night has fallen and the long walk has made them exhausted. Ash rings the bell only to be greeted by an eerie ringing, and a "who's there?".

After Ash and co. explain their situation and {{an|Brock}} offers to cook the lighthouse keeper a bacon-double cheeseburger, they are granted entrance. But as the door swings open they find there is no one there to greet them. Ash asks out loud for permission to use the lighthouse's phone, to which a reply is heard: "Yes, there's a phone right near you." The owner of the voice is still unknown. Ash calls {{an|Professor Oak}} to ask about his newly caught {{AP|Krabby}}. As he picks up, the professor is shown cooking dinner. This worries Ash, because he thinks the Professor is cooking his Krabby. Professor Oak assures him that his Krabby is safe, and adds that Ash's Krabby would be "too small to make a hearty meal". Ash is enraged upon hearing that {{Gary}} has also caught a Krabby, and becomes even more so when he sees how huge it is. Ash goes berserk when he finds out that Gary has already caught 45 Pokémon, dwarfing Ash's mere 7. Oak tells them that they are calling from [[Bill]]'s {{TP|Bill|Lighthouse}}, and that he knows more than Oak himself, so listening to him would be good.

Suddenly, a giant {{p|Kabuto}} appears, claiming to be the keeper of the lighthouse. It is revealed that it is in fact Bill, who has become stuck in a Pokémon suit during his research. Ash helps him out. After getting a life lesson from Bill and learning that there are more than 150 known Pokémon species, the friends learn from Bill that there is only one Pokémon he is searching for, which he claims is the biggest Pokémon ever. He says it is unique and that no one had ever laid eyes on it. One night, he says, he heard a strange noise coming across the ocean from the Pokémon, but that was the last time he heard it.

As Bill is reminiscing, the same sound is suddenly heard, and a large figure appears, rising from the ocean. It is revealed to be the outline of a {{p|Dragonite}}. As it comes closer to the lighthouse, {{TRT}} is shown scaling the cliff and, upon seeing the giant Dragonite, they begin launching a barrage of missiles to try to catch it. This angers Dragonite, and it smashes the top of the lighthouse and begins to walk away. Bill calls out at it to stay, but to no avail.

In the morning, Bill seems to be at peace with the fact that he didn't get to learn more about the Pokémon and is simply grateful he got to see it at all. With another life lesson from Bill, the heroes say goodbye and continue on their journey.

==Major events==
* Ash catches a {{AP|Krabby}}.
* Ash learns that a Trainer can only have six Pokémon on hand at one time, and that his extras are sent to reside at {{an|Professor Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|laboratory]].
* Gary is revealed to have already caught a {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Krabby}} and own a total of 45 [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]].
* Ash and {{ashfr|his friends}} meet [[Bill]].
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===Debuts===
* [[Bill]]

====Pokémon debuts====
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby|Kingler}})
* {{p|Dragonite}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
[[File:Dare da EP013.png|thumb|right|200px|{{tt|Dare da?|Who's That Pokémon?}}]]
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Bill]]

===Pokémon===
[[File:WTP EP013.png|thumb|right|200px|Who's That Pokémon?]]
[[Who's That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Butterfree}} ({{OP|Ash|Butterfree}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charmander}} ({{OP|Ash|Charmander}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby}}; new; sent to {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Laboratory]]; debut)
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{an|Gary}}; {{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{pkmn2|giant}}; debut)
{{right clear}}

==Trivia==
[[File:EP013 Dragonite cloud.png|thumb|right|200px|The Dragonite cloud]]
* This episode confirms that, just like the games, a [[Pokémon Trainer]] can only carry six Pokémon at a time.
* This episode features the first appearance of a [[Giant Pokémon]].
* At the end of the episode when Ash asks Bill if he thinks every species of Pokémon will ever be discovered, a Dragonite-shaped cloud can be seen.
* The dub has several running gags, including characters whose cooks are on vacation and they are reduced to eating tofu.
* Brock mentions in this episode that Trainers can switch the Pokémon in their [[party]] by pressing a button inside their [[Pokédex]], suggesting that additional Pokémon are kept in computer storage similar to the games. However, this rule is immediately dropped and in future episodes Ash would have to call Professor Oak in order to switch the Pokémon in his party and have the requested Pokémon sent over.
* Though the giant Dragonite is never identified as a Dragonite by anyone in this episode, including Bill, Dragonite is referred to by name in the [[EP014|following episode]] when Dexter says that a {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}'s Thunderbolt could knock a Dragonite out.
* At the start of the episode, several unidentified [[Pokémon League]] [[Badge]]s are seen in the background.
* This is the first time that Ash and one of his rivals are confirmed to have a Pokémon of the same type of species. The second and third times were {{ho|Tyson}} having a {{p|Sceptile}} and [[Morrison]] owning a {{p|Gligar}}, though none of them were at the same time as Ash. The fourth was for a very short time, with Ash and [[Paul]] having {{p|Starly}}, and the fifth time was when [[Ash's Gligar]] evolves to match Paul's {{p|Gliscor}}. The latest occurrence was Ash's {{p|Pidove}}'s evolution into {{AP|Tranquill}}, one of which is also owned by [[Trip]], which is also seen in the same episode when Pidove evolves.
* The plot of this episode was likely based on the short story "{{wp|The Fog Horn}}" by Ray Bradbury. In the story, a sea monster who is the only one left of its kind, hears a fog horn that sounds similar to its own voice and it is attracted to it.
* In this episode Bill is depicted as having green hair. This is the only time this is the case as he has brown hair in all of the games.
* Despite Bill claiming the Dragonite present is the last of its kind, several other Dragonite appear in later seasons. It has been speculated that Bill refers to this Dragonite as the last of its kind not because of its [[species]], but because of its [[Giant Pokémon|size]]. The Dragonite in this episode appears to be much larger than Dragonite seen later in the series.
* Gary's Krabby is the first Pokémon owned by Gary to be revealed.

===Errors===
[[File:EP013 Door closeup.png|thumb|right|200px|Door to the lighthouse]]
* When the lighthouse door was shown for the first time, it shows the second row of Pokémon images from below as: Moltres, Arcanine and Scyther (and Kangaskhan beside Scyther). But when the whole door was shown the arrangement of the Pokémon was:
{|
|Zapdos ||Scyther ||Lapras ||Shellder
|-
|Mewtwo ||Clefairy ||Kangaskah||Pinsir
|-
|Persian||Arcanine ||Flareon ||Eggxecute
|-
|Ditto ||Moltres ||Kabutops ||Drowzee
|-
|Gengar ||Golbat ||Vaporeon ||Jolteon
|-
|Muk ||Victreebel||Omanyte ||Tauros
|}
* An image of {{p|Mewtwo}} was on the door to the lighthouse, yet at this point in the series, {{an|Mewtwo}}'s existence was presumably known only by [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] and the scientists who created it, or likely Mewtwo had not been created yet.
* When Team Rocket is discussing how they will break into the lighthouse, {{MTR}}'s ears turn blue.
* When flashing back to when Ash got Pikachu, when deducing that Ash's Krabby is sent to Oak's lab, Professor Oak shouts, "Here is your Pikachu!!!!" (with the elongation of the "chu" part being from Pikachu electrocuting him and Ash). In ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', the episode the flashback came from, the dialogue was in fact Ash weakly saying, "Thank you," before yelling as well as Professor Oak screaming, "You're welcome!" when Pikachu starts electrocuting the both of them.
* In the dubbed version, when {{an|Misty}} tells Ash that all his Pokémon followed him, she is actually incorrect. {{AP|Pikachu}} was given to him by Professor Oak, {{AP|Butterfree}} (caught as a {{AP|Caterpie}}) was a lucky catch, {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Pidgeotto}} were captured in a legitimate battle, while {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Charmander}} were the only ones that followed him. Ash further exemplifies this error by saying, "Now I really caught one," after catching {{AP|Krabby}}.
* When Bill starts saying the planet was created 4.6 billion years ago, Ash turns to look at Bill but the visor of his hat is white instead of the usual red.
* Bill says that the mystery Pokémon is the only one of its species. However, this is incorrect, and other characters such as {{an|Mewtwo}}, [[Lance]], and {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} have been shown to each own a different Dragonite.
** However, Bill may simply have meant it is the only one of its species to be a [[Giant Pokémon|giant]] one.
* When {{AP|Krabby}} pinches Ash's index finger, he pinches Ash's left index finger. But in the next shot, the wound appears on Ash's right index finger.
* When Bill shows the map of all the known Pokémon, the space between Marowak, Ninetales, Exeggcute, and (possibly) Rattata is blank.

===Dub edits===
* The way Misty retorted to Ash's bragging about how Ash "caught" all six of his Pokémon was different between the versions. In the original version, she questions if how he got those Pokémon should be counted as "caught" or not, with Ash stating that it's close enough. In the dubbed version, she erroneously states that all of his Pokémon just followed him.
* The speaker conversation between Brock and Bill is different between the two versions: in the original version, Brock asks if he can use his kitchen so he can make delicious {{wp|tamago chaahan}} and {{wp|nabe}}. Bill asks if he can also make {{wp|yakisoba}} as well, which Brock responds that he can make that as well as {{wp|katayaki}}, {{wp|chow mein}}, {{wp|sauce yakisoba}}, or anything else Bill might like, to which Bill responds he'd like katayaki, and lets them in. In the dubbed version, Brock asks him if he can use his kitchen to make cheeseburgers for his group. Bill asks if he can make anything without tofu, to which Brock responds he can. Bill gladly agrees to let them in since he hadn't eaten anything but tofu since his cook left for vacation.
* In the original version, Misty identifies the phone as resembling a {{p|Bellsprout}}; in the dubbed version, she doesn't. Also, Ash called Oak directly by his phone number in the Japanese version. In the dubbed version, he calls him via collect.
* In the original version, Professor Oak says that Ash caught him in the middle of cooking Nabe, while in the dubbed version, he mentions that he is making tofu to make the time while his cook is on vacation.
** Also, the dubbed version implies that Bill and Oak dislike eating tofu. In the original version, they imply that they enjoy eating tofu.

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Hey You, Pikachu!

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|name=Hey You, Pikachu!
|jname=ピカチュウげんきでちゅう
|boxart=Hey You Pikachu EN boxart.png
|jbox=Hey You Pikachu JP boxart.png
|jcaption=Japanese boxart of Hey You, Pikachu!
|caption=Boxart of Hey You, Pikachu!
|platform=[[Nintendo 64]]
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|developer=[[Ambrella]]
|publisher=[[Nintendo]]
|gen_series=[[Generation I]] [[version|side series]]
|cero=N/A
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|release_date_ja=December 12, 1998
|release_date_na=November 6, 2000
|website_ja=[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/other/64-genki/ Official site]
|website_en=[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/hey-you-pikachu/ Official site]
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{{StrategyWiki}}

'''Hey You, Pikachu!''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウげんきでちゅう''' ''Pikachu Genki dechū'') is a spin-off game for [[Nintendo 64]] developed by [[Ambrella]]. The [[Voice Recognition Unit]], a specialised microphone for the Nintendo 64, is included with it. Using voice-recognition software, the game interprets a player's commands, letting one interact verbally with {{p|Pikachu}}.

The player is asked by [[Professor Oak]] to test out a new invention named the PokéHelper, which allows one to talk to any Pokémon present. The player goes to a fenced-in area of [[Viridian Forest]], and first meet the Pikachu that will become the partner through the game. The entire game takes place in an area between [[Pewter City]] and [[Viridian City]], according to the in-game maps.

There are three levels of difficulty, each of them accessible from a different location in the house, that offer 17 stages that can be replayed, and one stage that can be played once per saved file. The player's interactions with the world are limited to picking up items, using the Megaphone, once obtained, to knock fruits out of trees, giving items to Pikachu, and controlling Pikachu's general behavior via vocal commands.

The game is one of the few that utilizes the Nintendo 64's Voice Recognition Unit, and it understands about 200 words, including "{{m|ThunderShock}}", "{{m|Thunderbolt}}," and "{{m|Thunder}}".

==Blurb==
For the first time ever you can actually talk to your favorite Pokémon. Tag along with {{p|Pikachu}} as it goes through its daily routines, taking field trips, going fishing and having picnics, becoming better friends with each passing day. The more you speak, the closer friends you'll be!

* Talk into the microphone, see Pikachu react. Your voice travels to Pikachu through the N64 Voice Recognition Unit and microphone-both included.
* Pal around with Pikachu - together you'll gather cooking ingredients, fish for favorite {{t|water}} Pokémon, and even hunt for buried treasure on a deserted island.
* Speak to Pikachu using a variety of key words and phrases. Friendship is based on communication, and there's plenty to talk about!

==Characters==
===Human===
* Mom (player's mother)
* [[Professor Oak]]
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Metapod}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Abra}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Togepi}}

==Levels==
===Pikachu's Discovery Days===
The beginner level, which is selectable from the sliding door in the player's bedroom. It is represented by a childlike scribble of the areas in the game, done with wax crayons, and the background music is a remix of the {{game|Red and Blue|s}} title theme. It is the only area where the three fishing spots can be selected and played.

The locations available from this level are:
* Viridian Forest
* Ochre Woods
* Ochre Fishing Spot
* Springleaf Field
* Cobalt Fishing Spot
* Olivine Fishing Spot

===Pikachu's Play Days===
An intermediary level, which appears from the front gate of the player's house's front yard. It is represented by a relatively-detailed sketch of the areas in the game, done with coloring pencils, and the background music is a tropical remix of the Pokémon Red and Blue title theme as well.

The locations available from this level are:
* Ochre Woods
* Springleaf Field
* Cobalt Coast
* Cobalt Island
* Olivine Lake

===Pikachu's Daring Days===
[[File:Hey You Pikachu Daring Days.png|thumb|right|200px|Map for the Daring Days level]]
The most difficult level, which appears at the side gate of the player's house's front yard. It is represented by a highly-detailed map of the areas in the game, and the background music is a fanfare-like remix of the Pokémon Red and Blue title theme. Professor Oak's secret training can be selected by telling the name to Pikachu while on the map.

The locations available from this level are:
* Viridian Forest
* Ochre Woods
* Springleaf Field
* Cobalt Island
* Olivine Lake
* Professor Oak's Secret Training

==Mission Types==
===A Pokémon Picnic===
In these missions, which take place in Ochre Woods, the player and Pikachu have to gather ingredients for {{p|Bulbasaur}}'s meal, and send them to Bulbasaur by calling {{p|Magnemite}} over. Bulbasaur asks for three ingredients, but one of the ingredients needs to be doubled, for a total of four ingredients to give to Magnemite in order for the mission to be completed. A {{p|Togepi}} [[Pokémon Egg]] can also be found and hatched through repetitive visits to the two shops of the game. {{p|Abra}}'s shop is placed in an area that can only be reached from the second Pokémon Picnic mission onward. The only rewards are seeing the reaction Pikachu and its friends have to the various meals Bulbasaur serves, failed or successful.

===Caring For Caterpie===
In these missions, which take place in Viridian Forest, the player and Pikachu must supervise from one to five {{p|Caterpie}}, depending on how many of them evolved into {{p|Metapod}} in prior Caring For Caterpie missions. The way to complete this mission type is to let Pikachu distract the Caterpie, and feed them bloomed roses when hungry. The Caterpie will evolve into Metapod once fed enough times, and the Metapod will turn into {{p|Butterfree}} once enough time has passed. At the end of the day, Butterfree comes back and rewards Pikachu with a ruby, a glass marble, a balloon or a colored jewel.

===Field Trip===
In these missions, which take place in Springleaf Field, the player and Pikachu need only enjoy themselves for a day. Pikachu can find, greet and water {{p|Oddish}}, {{p|Gloom}} and {{p|Vileplume}} here. {{p|Charmander}} is also sometimes seen in the first mission, and {{p|Diglett}} sometimes tries to trip Pikachu in the third mission. The second mission takes place in an area with one of Abra's shops. While watering Oddish and Gloom make them evolve, there is one unique Oddish that only grows [[Giant Pokémon|larger over time]], until it is at least ten times Pikachu's size, in the third Field Trip mission. Another odd phenomenon are the strange radish and smelly radish that Pikachu sometimes mistakes for Oddish and Gloom.

===Gone Fishing!===
In these missions, the player and Pikachu can go to three locations, and start fishing Pokémon out of the water. The Pokémon caught are of various sizes, and each fishing spot contains different Pokémon, including rare ones like Dratini. There are also other Pokémon milling about out of the water and watching Pikachu fish, also dependent on the locations chosen. [[Professor Oak]] sometimes comments on the pond once you leave at the end of the day, mentioning rare catches in the location. If Pikachu catches a large Pokémon, it will be rewarded with a fishing flag to take home with it.

===Little Lost Poliwag===
In these missions, which take place at Olivine Lake, the player and Pikachu have to gather up five lost {{p|Poliwag}}, and bring them back home, safe and sound. The first Little Lost Poliwag mission allows the player to meet with {{p|Squirtle}}, who will bring all the found Poliwag back home to their mother, and reward Pikachu with a silver coin, a glass marble, a balloon or a colored jewel. The second mission's location is home to the Poliwag's mother, {{p|Poliwhirl}}, and a mischievous {{p|Haunter}} who can be shocked away from scaring the Poliwag with an electric attack.

===The Piñata Game===
This mission, found at Cobalt Coast, only has one part to it, but can be replayed normally like the other missions. Pikachu is invited to a piñata party held by {{p|Venusaur}}, and all its friends want to help it smack the [[Poké Ball]] containing the rewards open. If Pikachu can successfully open the Poké Ball more than once, Venusaur rewards it with the harmonica, which calls {{p|Lapras}} over to ferry Pikachu and the player to Cobalt Island.

===Treasure Hunt===
In these missions, which take place on Cobalt Island, the player and Pikachu have to explore a small island full of buried treasure. {{p|Slowpoke}} sunbathes on a rock near the shore, and Lapras can sometimes be seen swimming around the island, watching the treasure hunt. The treasure chests that Pikachu can dig up can then be opened by reading the sign associated with them, and repeating the order to Pikachu. One of the prizes that can be obtained from a big treasure chest is the [[wp:Shinai|toy sword]] that decorates the protagonists' bedroom from then on.

==Items==
* Ball
* Cupcake
* Fishing hook
* Harmonica
* Lucky hook
* Megaphone
* PokéHelper
* Watering Can
* Watering Pail
* Flying Acorn

==Trivia==
* The Japanese name of the game, '''ピカチュウげんきでちゅう''' ''Pikachu Genki Dechū'', is a pun on ピカチュウげんきです ''Pikachu is fine''.
* Although the game has not gained any direct sequels, [[Pokémon Channel]] seems to be a sequel, since it is a virtual pet simulation game in which the player shall raise a Pikachu. [[Pokémon Dash]] may also be an indirect sequel, as the Pikachu there is similar to that one in ''Channel'': it even sometimes starts to laugh when being petted, among other things. It is unknown if the Pikachu and/or the player character are the same.
** [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and its sequel, PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond both seem to be other indirect sequels - although the gameplay is significantly different from the virtual pet aspects of ''Hey You, Pikachu!'' and ''Channel'', the core of starring a Pikachu and being intended for younger fans of Pokémon is similar.
* Hey You, Pikachu!, PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]] are so far the only Pokémon games that don't have the word 'Pokémon' in their English titles.
* According to the in-game maps, there is water to the northeast of Viridian Forest, where Cobalt Coast and Cobalt Island are located.
* The cluster of houses representing Pewter City are only visible in the drawing of Pikachu's Discovery Days.
* This is the first Pokémon game to feature a Pokémon from the [[Generation II|following generation]] ({{p|Togepi}}).
* If the player says the word "{{wp|PlayStation}}" into the microphone, Pikachu will attempt to attack the player with Thunderbolt. This is a obvious reference to the competition between the Nintendo 64 and the PlayStation at the time.

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2012-06-10T22:44:24Z

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title_en=Pikachu's Rescue Adventure |
title_ja=ピカチュウたんけんたい |
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'''Pikachu's Rescue Adventure''' (Japanese: '''ピカチュウたんけんたい''' ''The Pikachu Expedition'') is a short film that was aired with the feature film ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. In it, Pikachu and friends must rescue lost Togepi.

==Synopsis==
It starts off with {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr|his friends}} resting in a camping site. All of their Pokémon are sleeping. A group of {{p|Ledyba}} flew by, wakening [[Misty's Togetic|Togepi]]. Togepi jumps up and watches them. Then Togepi yawns and falls back down a hill, waking {{AP|Pikachu}} and the rest of the group’s Pokémon. They, then go after Togepi and while exploring, finds itself lost. Togepi continues to roll down, hitting a lost {{MTR}} on the way. They both fall down a tree stump. The group’s Pokémon are calling for Togepi, but don’t get a response. {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} then comes running down the hill and knocks Pikachu and the others down the tree stump. The tree stump leads off a mountain. Some Ledyba just caught them before they hit the ground. The Ledyba drop them off in some leaves. They come face to face with an {{p|Elekid}}. It and Pikachu start to fight and Meowth is seen stuck on a tree branch. He screams for help, wakening a {{p|Gyarados}}, who attacks, though Meowth escapes.

Back with the group, Pikachu and the rest follow Elekid to a tree, where Togepi can be seen with some {{p|Exeggcute}}. Pikachu runs up the tree, but the Exeggcute stop him. Bulbasaur then uses {{m|Vine Whip|his vines}} to grab Togepi, but one of the Exeggcute bites his vine. Squirtle then notices that one egg is missing. It seems that they want Togepi to fill the spot. The group searches for the lost Exeggcute.

{{p|Bellossom}} make an appearance, putting on a show the group. When done, the group meets some {{p|Clefairy}}, who use {{m|Metronome}}. This turns into {{m|Explosion}} and this blows a hole in the cave, the gang in air. Pikachu and Elekid both collide with Meowth. They fall onto a {{p|Snorlax}}, bouncing off it, and into Gyarados's waterfall. The trio have a fight over who gets to ride Gyarados. Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}}, causing Meowth to blast off. Pikachu and Elekid meet up with the rest of the group again. A storm begins to stir, almost forcing the Exeggcute out of the tree. The group, as well as many forest Pokémon, try to help the Exeggcute. Thunder brews, and a strike of lightning hits the tree, causing a fire. Squirtle and Marill put the fire out by using their {{m|Water Gun}}s. The nest with Togepi in it then blows away. {{AP|Bulbasaur}} uses his vines to catch the nest. Now, Bulbasaur start to blow away, so all the Pokémon create a chain to save him. Finally, the sun then comes out, and {{p|Dragonair}} flies across the rainbow, Pikachu grabs Togepi in happiness. The Exeggcute are still missing one of there eggs. A {{p|Chansey}} then returns the last egg that she'd been looking after. The Exeggcute jump around a {{Evostone|Leaf Stone}} in joy, and while doing so they evolve into {{p|Exeggutor}}. The group says their farewells, and return to their Trainers.

==Major events==
===Debuts===
*{{p|Ledyba}}
*{{p|Elekid}}
*{{p|Bellossom}}
*{{p|Hoothoot}}
*{{p|Dragonair}} (English dub debut)

==Characters==
===Humans===
*{{Ash}} (the face is never shown)
*{{an|Misty}} (the face is never shown)
*{{Tracey}} (the face is never shown)

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togetic}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Venonat}} ({{OP|Tracey|Venonat}})
* {{p|Marill}} ({{OP|Tracey|Marill}})
* {{p|Elekid}} (debut)
* {{p|Exeggcute}}
* {{p|Exeggutor}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Bellossom}} (debut)
* {{P|Ledyba}} (debut)
* {{p|Hoothoot}} (debut)

The Pokémon who helped saved Exeggcute.
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
There are also many wild Pokémon in this short clip.
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Pidgeotto}}
* {{p|Pidgeot}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Kingler}}
* {{p|Seel}}
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Weedle}}
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Metapod}}
* {{p|Arbok}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Clefairy}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Machop}}
* {{p|Rattata}}
* {{p|Lickitung}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Victreebel}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Marowak}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Primeape}}
* {{p|Parasect}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Gloom}}
* {{p|Dodrio}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Voltorb}}
* {{p|Butterfree}} (Mainland variant)
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Paras}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Tangela}}
* {{p|Seaking}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Tentacool}}
* {{p|Krabby}}
* {{p|Dragonair}} (debut)
Pokémon seen during the Japanese credits
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Vaporeon}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Abra}}
* {{p|Dragonite}}
* {{p|Farfetch'd}}
* {{p|Nidoran♀}}
* {{p|Nidoran♂}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Hitmonchan}}
* {{p|Beedrill}}
* {{p|Omanyte}}
* {{p|Staryu}}
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Golbat}}
* {{p|Rhydon}}
* {{p|Zubat}}
* {{p|Geodude}}
* {{p|Jynx}}
* {{p|Kabutops}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Gastly}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Gengar}}
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
* {{p|Flareon}}
* {{p|Arcanine}}
* {{p|Magmar}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
* {{p|Golem}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Ponyta}}
* {{p|Rapidash}}
* {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Grimer}}
* {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Jolteon}}

==Trivia==
* The "welcome song" that the Tree residents sing to Pikachu and his group when they arrive also played in the background of the main menu for the DVD of ''Pokémon the Movie 2000''.
* Although Exeggutor is usually described as having three heads, this is the first time an Exeggutor in the anime is confirmed to have only three heads, as all [[EP043|Exeggutor]] [[EP075|seen]] [[EP103|previously]] have had at least 4-6 heads.
* In the episode ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', Tracey shows Prof. Oak a sketch of a mystery Pokémon that was an Elekid. It may have been the same one that appears in this short.
* The Butterfree seen are of the normal variation, rather than the Orange Islands variation.
* This was adapted into a full color manga in [[All That Pikachu!]].
===Errors===
* Numerous {{p|Poliwhirl}} are seen saying ''"{{p|Poliwrath}}"'', and a {{p|Poliwag}} says "Poliwhirl."
* While protecting the eggs, a {{p|Pidgey}} uses the sound clip of a {{p|Fearow}}.
* While {{p|Exeggcute}} is evolving, the {{p|Pidgey}}'s belly is brown instead of the normal yellow.

===Dub edits===
* In the original, a [[narrator]] described the events of the short. The narration is removed in the dub.

==In other languages==
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M01

2012-05-09T23:39:20Z

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|entitle=Mewtwo Strikes Back
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|rotitle=Mewtwo's Counterattack
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|jpprem=July 18, 1998
|usprem=November 10, 1999
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'''Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツーの{{tt|逆襲|ぎゃくしゅう}}''' ''Mewtwo's Counterattack'', officially ''Mewtwo Strikes Back!'' in Japan) is the first [[Pokémon movie]]. It debuted in Japanese theaters on July 18, 1998, and then made its way to North American theaters on November 10, 1999.

''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' was shown with the [[Pikachu Shorts|Pikachu Short]] movie ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''.

==Other posters and logos==
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Pikachu the Movie 1 poster.png|''Pikachu the Movie'' poster
File:M01Japanese.png‎|Final ''Mewtwo's Counterattack'' movie poster
File:Pokemon the first movie.jpg|English theatrical poster
File:M01Mewtwo Mew.png|Poster featuring Mewtwo and Mew
File:Japanese M01 Logo.png|''Mewtwo's Counterattack'' logo
File:M01 Logo.png|''Pokémon the First Movie'' logo
</gallery>

==Synopsis==
{{spoilers}}
[[Dr. Fuji]], wanting to find a way to restore life by cloning, goes to [[Guyana]] after finding evidence of a shrine dedicated to {{p|Mew}}, the world's most powerful - but now said to be extinct - Pokémon. {{an|Giovanni}}, the leader of [[Team Rocket]], funds Fuji's research in return for an enhanced living replica of Mew. Finding a fossil of Mew, Fuji and his team create {{an|Mewtwo}}. A confused Mewtwo asks himself who he is, what he is, and where he came from. Just then, Mewtwo wakes up in a stasis tube in one of Fuji's laboratories, where the scientists study him. Mewtwo breaks out of his test tube; [[Dr. Fuji]] tells Mewtwo that he was made by humans and is a clone, much more powerful than Mew. Mewtwo is angry that the scientists see him more as an end result to their project and less of a sentient being so he destroys the lab and kills all the scientists. Dr. Fuji says to himself that he succeeded in creating the world's most powerful Pokémon before dying at the hands of Mewtwo. Then, Giovanni arrives in his private helicopter and offers to help Mewtwo focus his powers. Mewtwo takes up the offer, and is put in a suit of armor.

Over the next few weeks, Mewtwo does most of Team Rocket's dirty work, capturing wild Pokémon and beating any {{pkmn|Trainer}}s that come into the Gym in [[Viridian City]], including [[Gary Oak]]. When Giovanni tells Mewtwo his own twisted way of controlling Pokémon, Mewtwo angrily blasts away, destroying his armor, and - atop the island he was created on - vows to begin his reign on Earth.

Meanwhile, {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are preparing for lunch until a [[Raymond|Pokémon Trainer]] shows up and challenges Ash, who is happy to oblige. With his {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Squirtle}}, and Pikachu, Ash easily beats the Pokémon Trainer. What he doesn't know is that he's being watched, not only by Team Rocket, but by a mysterious third party. [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, who were also watching the battle, don't have any food and watch hungrily as the gang eats Brock's cooking. Suddenly, a {{p|Dragonite}} flies in with a letter for Ash and his friends. It projects a hologram of a mysterious woman who tells the Trainers to head to a pier in order to get to an island fortress called [[New Island]].

Later, as a storm brews, the gang arrive at the [[Pokémon Center]], whose [[Nurse Joy]] has been missing for quite a while. [[Officer Jenny]] informs the Trainers gathered that the ferry to New Island has been cancelled. {{mov|Miranda}}, the pier master tells them that she has lived on the pier all her life and that the current storm is the fiercest she's ever seen. She then tells a story to everyone present about how some people died in a storm many years ago, however legend has it that the tears of a Pokémon restored the people to life.

Soon, most of the other Pokémon Trainers - ignoring Jenny and Miranda's warnings - take off for New Island. Ash and the gang are eager to follow, but none of their Pokémon are strong enough to handle the giant waves. Team Rocket, under disguise, give Ash and the gang a boat ride. Later, Team Rocket's disguise was uncovered. However, the storm proves too much for them, and as the strong wind and waves hit against the boat, it capsized and everyone was sent into the ocean. The gang saved themselves by using Ash's {{AP|Squirtle}} and Misty's {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} to get all the way to New Island.

As the heroes barely arrive at New Island, the mystery woman from the hologram letter greets them and takes them to the dining room to meet the other Trainers who arrived safely. Brock says that she looked familiar, however, the woman denies it and shows them to the castle.

Meanwhile, as Team Rocket try to get inside the fortress, the legendary Mew senses something troubling and arrives at New Island, and follows closely behind Team Rocket.

As they arrive in the dining room, Ash and the gang meet three Pokémon Trainers named [[Neesha]], [[Fergus]], and [[Corey]]. Just then, the mystery woman introduces everybody in the room to her master, who is revealed to be none other than Mewtwo. Fergus insults Mewtwo, who sends him flying; Fergus has his {{p|Gyarados}} attack with {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but Mewtwo easily reflects it. Then, Mewtwo releases the woman from his power, Brock quickly catches her, and it is revealed that the mystery woman is the missing Nurse Joy. Mewtwo tells the Trainers that humans are weak and cruel, and have made all Pokémon their slaves. He also says that Pokémon are no better off, since they choose to associate with humans.

As Team Rocket gets into the fortress and make their way into a laboratory, they come across a weird-looking machine, a computer, and several Pokémon sleeping in giant pods. Jessie accidentally sits on the computer controls, which play back a recorded message from Dr. Fuji about the fossilized eyelash of Mew that was created to form Mewtwo. Suddenly, the machine takes a piece of hair from Meowth to create a clone of him. The cloned Pokémon awaken (via Mewtwo) and exit to their master.

Mewtwo leads Ash and the other Trainers into the stadium part of the fortress and suggests that they should battle Pokémon to see who is the strongest, the clones versus the originals. Ash's {{AP|Charizard}}, Corey's {{p|Venusaur}}, and Neesha's {{p|Blastoise}} are no match for Mewtwo's clones, and he then summons his own specialized [[Poké Ball]]s, the Clone Balls and uses them to capture Charizard, Venusaur and Blastoise, claiming them as his prize. Mewtwo then announces that the other Pokémon will be taken to be cloned. The clones will remain safe on the island while Mewtwo's storms destroy the planet. He then sends the Balls after the Pokémon.

Immediately, all the Trainers are on the run. Some Pokémon are captured before they realize what's happening, some attempt to outrun the Clone Balls and some attempt to use their attacks to defend themselves. However, it proves to be useless as the Pokémon end up all being captured one by one. Ash realizes that Pokémon that are inside their Poké Balls should be safe from capture and recalls {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}; however, it turns out to be no use, as the Clone Balls instead capture the Poké Balls whole with Bulbasaur and Squirtle still inside. Brock suggests carrying the Pokémon away, but while Misty successfully hides {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} inside her bag, {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} and {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} aren't so lucky and are also caught.

{{AP|Pikachu}} is the only Pokémon still un-captured, and as a result he's now the only target of the Clone Balls. Ash uses his body to block them, giving Pikachu a chance to run. Pikachu heads towards a nearby suspended staircase and uses {{m|ThunderShock}} to take out a few of the Clone Balls. Ash follows him up the staircase. Pikachu is forced to use his ThunderShock every few seconds, which in combination with constantly being on the run, leaves him exhausted. As a result, Pikachu is forced off the staircase while dodging the Balls, falling a long way. Ash jumps off after Pikachu to protect him, but before he can grab his friend, a Clone Ball finally manages to capture Pikachu. Ash grabs the ball before he falls into the pool of water at the base of the staircase, and loses his grip on it underwater. Ash follows it, out of the pool, and towards the entrance to the laboratory where Team Rocket is.

The same machine that cloned Meowth earlier is now processing all of the Clone Balls, and Ash grabs the one Pikachu is in just as the machine does as well. Fighting against the machine's many arms, Ash eventually manages to get the Clone Ball away, destroying the machine in the process. Pikachu is released from the Clone Ball and shakes himself off. Happily, he reunites with Ash, but the clones are now freed from their stasis tubes, prepared to join Mewtwo. The remaining Clone Balls are released from the machine in an explosion, and all open to free the Pokémon inside, including Squirtle and Bulbasaur and their Poké Balls.

Mewtwo releases the other humans and is soon joined by his clone army. Ash emerges from the smoke with his and every Trainer's Pokémon. Ash says they won't let Mewtwo's plan succeed, and he tries to punch Mewtwo, but Mewtwo's forcefield knocks him down. Ash goes in for another punch, but this time Mewtwo sends him flying. Just then, after hearing all the commotion, Mew flies down and creates a giant bubble, which Ash lands on, breaking his fall. The playful Pokémon is soon attacked by its clone; Mewtwo says that clones are far more powerful than the originals, but Mew tells him (via Meowth's translating) that a Pokémon's real strength comes from the heart. Mewtwo disgustedly throws another energy ball at Mew; it dodges it, but the blast hits Ash. With Mewtwo blocking all the Pokémon's special moves, a gigantic battle begins between the Pokémon and their clones.

Ash survives the blast, but is horrified to see all the Pokémon fighting their clones, especially Pikachu getting slapped endlessly by his [[Pikachutwo|clone]]. He eventually falls back down to the stadium floor, causing Misty Brock, and Nurse Joy to come to his aid. They see now how horrible this kind of fighting is, and that the originals and clones will never give up, resulting in their deaths. Ash realizes someone has to take a stand and refuse to fight, like Pikachu is.

As Team Rocket also look on in horror, Meowth talks with his clone about how, no matter how different people are, they all share a lot in common on this planet.

Just as Mew and Mewtwo are about to finish each other off with huge energy blasts, Ash, angered by the continuous fighting, runs between them, demanding them to stop. The two blasts of energy come in contact with him together and - being so powerful - it turns him into stone.

The stadium becomes silent, save for Pikachu, who runs to Ash's side. After trying to wake him up, Pikachu uses his Thunderbolt in vain, as Ash stays unmoving. Pikachu begins to cry at losing his friend, as do the rest of those present in the stadium due to Ash's sacrifice. The tears of all the Pokémon come together and magically revive Ash, bringing him back to life just like in the story Miranda told earlier.

After witnessing all of this, Mewtwo states that it does not matter who is more powerful, that the clones and originals both have value, and that the circumstances of one's birth is irrelevant: it is what one does with life that determines one's destiny. He also says that it would be best if no one knew about what happened. When Mewtwo flies off, he tells Ash that he will find a place where he and the clones can live in peace. As a result, all the memories of this event are erased from the Trainers' minds.

Ash, Misty, Brock, and everyone else instantly find themselves back at the Pokémon Center with no memory of their adventure on New Island. Nurse Joy is also back, offering shelter from the storm. Going out to the pier, Ash sees a Mew in the clouds as the storm ends, but Misty and Brock do not. Ash just smiles, knowing that his journey has only just begun.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket - on the now empty and green New Island - having no clue how they got here, decide to take a vacation as the credits begin to roll.

==Major events==
===Debuts===
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Alakazam}}
* {{p|Donphan}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Golduck}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Gary Oak]] (cameo)
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Dr. Fuji]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Neesha]]
* [[Fergus]]
* [[Corey]]
* {{mov|Miranda}}
* [[Raymond]]
* Announcer
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s
* Other [[Pokémon Trainer]]s
* {{an|Amber}} (Japanese version only*)
:''*see [[The Birth of Mewtwo]]''

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Nidoking}} ({{Gary}}'s)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OP|Gary|Arcanine}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Donphan}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Machamp}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Golem}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Pinsir}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Seadra}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Nidoqueen}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Golduck}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Pidgeot}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Scyther}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Corey]]'s, Bruteroot)
* {{p|Sandslash}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Dewgong}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Neesha]]'s, Shellshocker)
* {{p|Vileplume}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Ninetales}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Rapidash}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Fearow}} ({{an|Mewtwo}}'s)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{an|Mewtwo}}'s)
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Team Rocket Grunts'}}; new; multiple)
* {{p|Onix}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Alakazam}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Magneton}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[Dr. Fuji]]'s, Bulbasaurtwo; Japanese version only*)
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[Dr. Fuji]]'s, Charmandertwo; Japanese version only*)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[Dr. Fuji]]'s, Squirtletwo; Japanese version only*)
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{an|Mewtwo|anime}})
* {{p|Mew}} ([[Mew (M01)|movie]])
:''*see [[The Birth of Mewtwo]]''

Pokémon seen with Trainers waiting for the ferry to New Island:
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Weedle}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Drowzee}}
* {{p|Kingler}}
* {{p|Electabuzz}}

Mewtwo's cloned Pokémon:
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikachutwo]])
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Meowth}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Tentacruel}}
* {{p|Vaporeon}}
* {{p|Pidgeot}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}
* {{p|Dewgong}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Ninetales}}
* {{p|Rapidash}}

==Cast==
{{cast/h|Kanto}}
{{cast|Kanto|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Veronica Taylor|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Kanto|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Kanto|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Rachael Lillis|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Kanto|Misty's Togepi|disp=Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|トゲピー|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Eric Stuart|Takeshi|Yuji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ　ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Jessie|Rachael Lillis|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|James|Eric Stuart|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Kanto|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Maddie Blaustein|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Mewtwo (anime)|disp=Mewtwo|Phillip Bartlett|Mewtwo|Masachika Ichimura|ミュウツー|市村正親}}
{{cast|Kanto|Mew (M01)|disp=Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|ミュウ|山寺宏一}}
{{cast|Kanto|Corey|Ted Lewis|Sorao|Tōru Furuya|ソラオ|古谷徹}}
{{cast|Kanto|Neesha|Lisa Ortiz|Sweet|Aiko Satō|スイート|佐藤藍子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Fergus|Jimmy Zoppi|Umio|Wataru Takagi|ウミオ|高木渉}}
{{cast|Kanto|Nurse Joy|Megan Hollingshead|Joy|Ayako Shiraishi|ジョーイ|白石文子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Officer Jenny|Lee Quick|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Miranda (movie)|disp=Miranda|Kayzie Rogers|Voyager|Sachiko Kobayashi|ボイジャー|小林幸子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Giovanni (anime)|disp=Giovanni|Ted Lewis|Sakaki|Hirotaka Suzuoki|サカキ|鈴置洋孝}}
{{cast|Kanto|Narrator|disp=Narration|Ken Gates|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
|}

==Soundtrack==
{{main|Pokémon the First Movie (soundtrack)}}

==Trivia==
* Originally, this movie was supposed to be the series finale of Pokémon; however, the anime was so successful that it was renewed for another season.
* The events of this movie happen after ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]'' and before ''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]'', though it premiered in Japan between ''[[EP054|The Case of the K-9 Caper]]'' and ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]''. Were it not for the four-month hiatus caused by [[EP038]], this movie would have debuted shortly after [[EP065|Showdown at the Poké-Corral]], Mewtwo's final cameo appearance in the TV Series.
* There are two versions of this movie:
** The first version was the version released in Japanese theaters and was the first Japanese DVD release.
** The second version was a re-released DVD, containing re-done animation, cleaned up effects and new computer generated animation. This version was later used for the English dub.
* The first anime special, ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', is a sequel to this movie.
* Several [[moves]] were used by Pokémon in this movie that were not yet available in the games. {{an|Mewtwo}} used {{m|Shadow Ball}}, the clone {{p|Blastoise}} used {{m|Rapid Spin}}, and Raymond's {{p|Donphan}}, itself a Pokémon not available yet, used {{m|Rollout}}.
* Of the Pokémon seen in the movie, only Misty's {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, Misty's {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, and James's {{TP|James|Weezing}}, were not captured and cloned by Mewtwo. Misty hid her {{p|Togepi}} in her bag, while Staryu and Weezing were not released from their Poké Balls during the gathering.
** Though Mewtwo owned a cloned Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise, they were not the clones of the same Pokémon owned by the Trainers on the island. They were supposedly cloned from Pokémon Mewtwo had previously acquired himself. Despite this, all three of the Trainers' Pokémon were captured by Mewtwo anyway.
* Despite numerous mentions and hints that Charizard, as well as its pre-evolution forms will die if the flame on their tail goes out; both the Charizard clone and Charmandertwo were submerged in liquid with no visible flame while in their incubation chambers.
* Some of the Pokémon on the poster didn't appear in the actual movie itself.
* This is the only movie which does not feature Ash on the English cover. However, Pikachu does appear.
* The movie was re-released on DVD in Japan and contained the Japanese and English audio tracks along with the complete 'Origin of Mewtwo' short.
* The home video release of the film had a trailer of [[M02|the second movie]] and came with [[Mewtwo (Wizards Promo 14)|a free trading card]].
* ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' is the first appearance of the {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} {{p|Snubbull}} and {{p|Marill}}, and the feature film is the first appearance of {{p|Donphan}}.
* This was the first film confirmed as [[canon]] to the anime; during [[EP063]]-[[EP065]], scenes of Mewtwo breaking out of the lab and battling at Giovanni's Gym can be seen. Furthermore, the film used footage of [[Gary Oak]] battling Mewtwo. The director's commentary jokes that they had to get a 'stand-in' for Gary because his agent was asking for too much.
* This movie marks the only time in the anime that [[Ash's Pikachu]] is shown going ''into'' a [[Poké Ball]], and only the second time he has come out of one (the other being in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'').
* This is the second time Ash dies and then comes back to life, the first being in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]''.
* This movie and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' are the only Pokémon movies to feature all of their generation's [[version mascot]]s. {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Venusaur}} are all present in this movie, while {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} are present in the twelfth movie.
* The English title is a reference to {{wp|Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back}}. The Japanese title comes from ''The Empire Strikes Back'''s Japanese title, ''Teikoku no Gyakushuu''. This movie's special episode sequel, ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', is a reference to {{wp|Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi}}.
** The film's title also resembles the Japanese title of the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] RPG ''{{wb|EarthBound}}'', which in Japanese is called ''MOTHER 2: Gyiyg Strikes Back'' (MOTHER2ギーグの逆襲). Gyiyg, who's name is "{{wp|Giygas}}" in the English version, is an alien with psychic powers who intended on conquering the world as revenge for a perceived betrayal. It should be noted that ''EarthBound'' was developed by the company now known as [[Creatures, Inc.]], and that Mewtwo itself bears some physical resemblance to Giygas as he appeared in ''EarthBound'''s predecessor, ''{{wb|Mother (video game)|MOTHER}}''.
* Besides Corey, Fergus and Neesha a female 4th trainer takes off from the pier on the back of a Fearow. She is seen flying along side Fergus and Neesha and their Gyarados and Dewgon respectively; however, she likely never made it to New Island unlike the others.
** The female trainer and her Fearow are often mistaken as a continuity error involving Corey and hid Pidgeot.
** Corey's Pidgeot continues to be shown as a Fearow while traveling to New Island.

===Errors===
* Early in the film, Ash engages in a battle with another Trainer. The opponent's Golem, a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon, was defeated by Ash's Pikachu's Electric attack. In the games, {{type2|Ground}}s are immune to Electric attacks.
* In the English dub, three Pokémon are referred to by the wrong name. {{p|Pidgeot}} was called {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Scyther}} was called {{p|Alakazam}}, and {{p|Sandslash}} was called {{p|Sandshrew}}. In the audio commentary, [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] stated that they decided to leave the Alakazam error when they noticed it as something for the children watching to notice and because they felt it was plausible in context that Team Rocket could make a mistake.
* In the beginning of the English dub of the feature film, Raymond's Machamp is shown coming out of the Poké Ball twice (this could have been done to fill time when dubbing over the English [[Pokémon Theme|Pokémon theme]]).
* When Fergus releases his Gyarados into the water to ride on its back, its lips are blue instead of the normal yellow.
* When Jenny's hat flies off, Miranda's loop-style earrings are completely colored in.
* Mewtwo is mistakenly colored a light blue instead of a light purple on the VHS and DVD cases.
* When Fergus runs over to his injured Gyarados, his {{p|Nidoqueen}} has the color scheme of a {{p|Nidoking}}.
* During the scene where Ash confronts Mewtwo, {{p|Rapidash}} was seen without flames.
* During the scene where Ash is looking at Fergus's Pokémon, his Japanese voice can be heard over the voice of the Pokémon.
* On the DVD scene selection, {{p|Togepi}} is listed as Pokémon {{p|Chikorita|#152}}.
* About 28:45 (DVD release) into the movie, Ash's pupils are entirely brown instead of black with brown near the bottom part of the eye.
* Fergus states that all of his Pokémon are {{type|Water}}s, however, he has a Nidoqueen which clearly is not a Water-type (though his other Pokémon are).
* In the scene where Mewtwo creates the storm, he is colored pink.
* When the clones enter with an explosion and emerged from the smoke, Pikachutwo's black fur tipped ears are the same as a normal {{p|Pikachu}} and Golduck is a green-teal instead of blue.

===Dub edits===
* The plot in the dubbed English version contains a "fighting is wrong" moral and portrays Mewtwo as a cold, heartless villain who just wants to take over Earth. It also contains anti-racism material. Meowth, agreeing with his clone, says, "Maybe if we started looking at what's the same instead of always looking at what's different, well, who knows?" The Japanese version instead portrays Mewtwo as a confused being who cannot place himself among other living beings, so his stress of not being able to figure any of that out leads to his destruction of the laboratory on New Island and Team Rocket's new base, and eventually, his plan to get revenge on the world to prove he should be alive. Likewise, Mew's speech to Mewtwo is different in the Japanese version. In the English version, Mew gives a speech about how real strength comes from the heart, whereas in the Japanese version, Mew declares that all unnatural life (ie, clones) are inferior to the originals, and thus should perish.
* During the battle between the Pokémon and their clones, the music that plays in the background is different in both versions: the Japanese version plays instrumental music very softly, while the English version plays ''[[Brother My Brother]]''.
* When Pikachu is repeatedly shocking Ash to try and bring him back to life, Misty says "Pikachu..." in the Japanese version, and "Please, no..." in the English version. A commentary revealed that the dubbers had many alternatives for this piece of dialog, one of them being, "My [[Bicycle#Trivia|bike]]..."
* In the {{pmin|France|French}} dub of the movie, Misty's Staryu does not make a sound when it is released from its Poké Ball. In all other versions of the film, Staryu's "voice" can be heard twice.
* Three scenes detailing the history of Mewtwo's creation, a full twelve-minute sequence, were removed from the English dub. However, those three scenes were featured in other dubs. The first scene centered around a group of explorers who found an ancient engraving of Mew, and then finding Mew's eyelash. The second detailed the history of [[Dr. Fuji]] and his attempts to clone Mew, as well as {{an|Amber|his daughter}}, who had died as a child. The final scene detailed a young Mewtwo's interaction with clones of the [[Kanto]] starters as well as Amber Fuji. The latter two scenes were later dubbed and made into a short released with the DVD of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', known as ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]''.
* Giovanni denies that Mewtwo's armor is meant to suppress its powers in the dub, stating that it is rather meant to "focus" them. It is stated outright in the original Japanese that the armor is meant to suppress the bulk of its powers.
* Miranda's story about the water of the tears that can revive people exists in the English version only, and is not in the Japanese version.
* In the Latin American dub, Corey was referred to as [[Gary Oak]].
* When Team Rocket is disguised as two Vikings, Brock comments that he wasn't aware that they existed anymore. Ash replies that they mostly live in Minnesota, which is an obvious reference to the {{wp|National Football League|NFL}} team, the {{wp|Minnesota Vikings}}.
* In the Danish version Brock says '''{{tt|Jeg vidste ikke vikingerne stadig fantes.|I didn't know that the vikings still existed.}}''', and Ash replies '''{{tt|Jo, men de turnere mest i Sverige.|Yes, but they are mostly touring in Sweden.}}''' This is probably because at the time the Vikings existed, the Danes were also Vikings.
** In the Danish subtitled version Ash says '''{{tt|Vikingerne er et band.|The Vikings is a band.}}'''
*** The Vikings is an old Swedish band, and that is probably what Ash and Brock are referring to.
* In the Swedish dub Brock says '''{{tt| Jag visste inte att vikingar fortfarande existerade.|I didn't know that the vikings still existed.}}''', and Ash replies '''{{tt|Jo, men de hänger mest i Norge.|Yes, but they mostly hang out in Norway}}'''. This being that real vikings existed in both Sweden and Norway.

===Japanese edits from original theatrical release===
* In the wide shot of Mewtwo facing Dr. Fuji, who is explaining to him how he was created, two large test tubes were shown positioned on either side of the screen in front of the characters with a magnified image of each of them. These were pushed off to the edge of the screen in the newer version of the film.
* When Mewtwo is being suited up into Giovanni's armor, Giovanni is shown to be covered in shadow (much like his first appearances in the anime). In the newer version the scene was changed so he could be seen better, probably because his identity in the anime had already been revealed in ''[[EP063|Battle of the Badge]]''.
* A CGI panning effect was added to the Gym floor when Giovanni has Mewtwo battle a Trainer's {{p|Onix}}.
* When Mewtwo first summons the storm, the shadow color on his hand is changed from purple to pinkish-red.
* Mew floating up to the surface of the water in a bubble was completely re-animated.
* Throughout the film, the original hand-drawn clouds of Mewtwo's storm are replaced with more realistic looking CGI clouds. The water in the storm is also altered to have different shades of blue.
* Mewtwo's castle is changed from hand-drawn to CGI.
* The shot of the big doors opening was replaced with CGI doors. When the door closes in front of Ash, the scene now pans all the way back to Team Rocket facing the door when it was originally a {{wp|Dissolve (filmmaking)|dissolve}}.
* Another CGI panning effect was added for the shot when Rhyhorn is charging towards Mewtwo.
* The big reveal of Mewtwo's stadium was rendered into CGI.
* The scene with Ash walking forward with all the rescued Pokémon was altered to have them fade into visual sight. In the original, they were drawn as black silhouettes slowly walking outward through the smoke and their bodies interacted with it more. This was also seen in the US trailer of ''Pokémon the First Movie''.
* When Ash is looking down at the Pokémon fighting their clones, they were all originally drawn as silhouettes.
* The tears of life from the Pokémon were changed to CGI.

====Scenes removed from dub====
<gallery>
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 1.png
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 2.jpg
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 3.jpg
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 4.jpg
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 5.jpg
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 6.jpg
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 7.jpg
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 8.jpg
</gallery>

====Scenes edited from original release====
<gallery>
File:M01_comparison_1.png‎|Large test tubes moved
File:M01 comparison 2.png|Reanimation Mew in the bubble
File:M01_comparison_3.png|Big doors replaced with CGI doors
File:M01_comparison_4.png|Hand-drawn clouds replaced with CGI clouds
</gallery>

== In other languages ==
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|ru={{tt|Покемон: Фильм Первый - Мьюту наносит ответный удар|Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo strikes back}}
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==External links==
*[http://webspace.webring.com/people/ds/spookymeggie/vidi.html An article about the Japanese edits]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokémon:_The_First_Movie Wikipedia article]
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190641/ ''Pokémon: The First Movie'' at IMDb]
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'''Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツーの{{tt|逆襲|ぎゃくしゅう}}''' ''Mewtwo's Counterattack'', officially ''Mewtwo Strikes Back!'' in Japan) is the first [[Pokémon movie]]. It debuted in Japanese theaters on July 18, 1998, and then made its way to North American theaters on November 10, 1999.

''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' was shown with the [[Pikachu Shorts|Pikachu Short]] movie ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''.

==Other posters and logos==
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File:Pikachu the Movie 1 poster.png|''Pikachu the Movie'' poster
File:M01Japanese.png‎|Final ''Mewtwo's Counterattack'' movie poster
File:Pokemon the first movie.jpg|English theatrical poster
File:M01Mewtwo Mew.png|Poster featuring Mewtwo and Mew
File:Japanese M01 Logo.png|''Mewtwo's Counterattack'' logo
File:M01 Logo.png|''Pokémon the First Movie'' logo
</gallery>

==Synopsis==
{{spoilers}}
[[Dr. Fuji]], wanting to find a way to restore life by cloning, goes to [[Guyana]] after finding evidence of a shrine dedicated to {{p|Mew}}, the world's most powerful - but now said to be extinct - Pokémon. {{an|Giovanni}}, the leader of [[Team Rocket]], funds Fuji's research in return for an enhanced living replica of Mew. Finding a fossil of Mew, Fuji and his team create {{an|Mewtwo}}. A confused Mewtwo asks himself who he is, what he is, and where he came from. Just then, Mewtwo wakes up in a stasis tube in one of Fuji's laboratories, where the scientists study him. Mewtwo breaks out of his test tube; [[Dr. Fuji]] tells Mewtwo that he was made by humans and is a clone, much more powerful than Mew. Mewtwo is angry that the scientists see him more as an end result to their project and less of a sentient being so he destroys the lab and kills all the scientists. Dr. Fuji says to himself that he succeeded in creating the world's most powerful Pokémon before dying at the hands of Mewtwo. Then, Giovanni arrives in his private helicopter and offers to help Mewtwo focus his powers. Mewtwo takes up the offer, and is put in a suit of armor.

Over the next few weeks, Mewtwo does most of Team Rocket's dirty work, capturing wild Pokémon and beating any {{pkmn|Trainer}}s that come into the Gym in [[Viridian City]], including [[Gary Oak]]. When Giovanni tells Mewtwo his own twisted way of controlling Pokémon, Mewtwo angrily blasts away, destroying his armor, and - atop the island he was created on - vows to begin his reign on Earth.

Meanwhile, {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are preparing for lunch until a [[Raymond|Pokémon Trainer]] shows up and challenges Ash, who is happy to oblige. With his {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Squirtle}}, and Pikachu, Ash easily beats the Pokémon Trainer. What he doesn't know is that he's being watched, not only by Team Rocket, but by a mysterious third party. [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, who were also watching the battle, don't have any food and watch hungrily as the gang eats Brock's cooking. Suddenly, a {{p|Dragonite}} flies in with a letter for Ash and his friends. It projects a hologram of a mysterious woman who tells the Trainers to head to a pier in order to get to an island fortress called [[New Island]].

Later, as a storm brews, the gang arrive at the [[Pokémon Center]], whose [[Nurse Joy]] has been missing for quite a while. [[Officer Jenny]] informs the Trainers gathered that the ferry to New Island has been cancelled. {{mov|Miranda}}, the pier master tells them that she has lived on the pier all her life and that the current storm is the fiercest she's ever seen. She then tells a story to everyone present about how some people died in a storm many years ago, however legend has it that the tears of a Pokémon restored the people to life.

Soon, most of the other Pokémon Trainers - ignoring Jenny and Miranda's warnings - take off for New Island. Ash and the gang are eager to follow, but none of their Pokémon are strong enough to handle the giant waves. Team Rocket, under disguise, give Ash and the gang a boat ride. Later, Team Rocket's disguise was uncovered. However, the storm proves too much for them, and as the strong wind and waves hit against the boat, it capsized and everyone was sent into the ocean. The gang saved themselves by using Ash's {{AP|Squirtle}} and Misty's {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} to get all the way to New Island.

As the heroes barely arrive at New Island, the mystery woman from the hologram letter greets them and takes them to the dining room to meet the other Trainers who arrived safely. Brock says that she looked familiar, however, the woman denies it and shows them to the castle.

Meanwhile, as Team Rocket try to get inside the fortress, the legendary Mew senses something troubling and arrives at New Island, and follows closely behind Team Rocket.

As they arrive in the dining room, Ash and the gang meet three Pokémon Trainers named [[Neesha]], [[Fergus]], and [[Corey]]. Just then, the mystery woman introduces everybody in the room to her master, who is revealed to be none other than Mewtwo. Fergus insults Mewtwo, who sends him flying; Fergus has his {{p|Gyarados}} attack with {{m|Hyper Beam}}, but Mewtwo easily reflects it. Then, Mewtwo releases the woman from his power, Brock quickly catches her, and it is revealed that the mystery woman is the missing Nurse Joy. Mewtwo tells the Trainers that humans are weak and cruel, and have made all Pokémon their slaves. He also says that Pokémon are no better off, since they choose to associate with humans.

As Team Rocket gets into the fortress and make their way into a laboratory, they come across a weird-looking machine, a computer, and several Pokémon sleeping in giant pods. Jessie accidentally sits on the computer controls, which play back a recorded message from Dr. Fuji about the fossilized eyelash of Mew that was created to form Mewtwo. Suddenly, the machine takes a piece of hair from Meowth to create a clone of him. The cloned Pokémon awaken (via Mewtwo) and exit to their master.

Mewtwo leads Ash and the other Trainers into the stadium part of the fortress and suggests that they should battle Pokémon to see who is the strongest, the clones versus the originals. Ash's {{AP|Charizard}}, Corey's {{p|Venusaur}}, and Neesha's {{p|Blastoise}} are no match for Mewtwo's clones, and he then summons his own specialized [[Poké Ball]]s, the Clone Balls and uses them to capture Charizard, Venusaur and Blastoise, claiming them as his prize. Mewtwo then announces that the other Pokémon will be taken to be cloned. The clones will remain safe on the island while Mewtwo's storms destroy the planet. He then sends the Balls after the Pokémon.

Immediately, all the Trainers are on the run. Some Pokémon are captured before they realize what's happening, some attempt to outrun the Clone Balls and some attempt to use their attacks to defend themselves. However, it proves to be useless as the Pokémon end up all being captured one by one. Ash realizes that Pokémon that are inside their Poké Balls should be safe from capture and recalls {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}; however, it turns out to be no use, as the Clone Balls instead capture the Poké Balls whole with Bulbasaur and Squirtle still inside. Brock suggests carrying the Pokémon away, but while Misty successfully hides {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} inside her bag, {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} and {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} aren't so lucky and are also caught.

{{AP|Pikachu}} is the only Pokémon still un-captured, and as a result he's now the only target of the Clone Balls. Ash uses his body to block them, giving Pikachu a chance to run. Pikachu heads towards a nearby suspended staircase and uses {{m|ThunderShock}} to take out a few of the Clone Balls. Ash follows him up the staircase. Pikachu is forced to use his ThunderShock every few seconds, which in combination with constantly being on the run, leaves him exhausted. As a result, Pikachu is forced off the staircase while dodging the Balls, falling a long way. Ash jumps off after Pikachu to protect him, but before he can grab his friend, a Clone Ball finally manages to capture Pikachu. Ash grabs the ball before he falls into the pool of water at the base of the staircase, and loses his grip on it underwater. Ash follows it, out of the pool, and towards the entrance to the laboratory where Team Rocket is.

The same machine that cloned Meowth earlier is now processing all of the Clone Balls, and Ash grabs the one Pikachu is in just as the machine does as well. Fighting against the machine's many arms, Ash eventually manages to get the Clone Ball away, destroying the machine in the process. Pikachu is released from the Clone Ball and shakes himself off. Happily, he reunites with Ash, but the clones are now freed from their stasis tubes, prepared to join Mewtwo. The remaining Clone Balls are released from the machine in an explosion, and all open to free the Pokémon inside, including Squirtle and Bulbasaur and their Poké Balls.

Mewtwo releases the other humans and is soon joined by his clone army. Ash emerges from the smoke with his and every Trainer's Pokémon. Ash says they won't let Mewtwo's plan succeed, and he tries to punch Mewtwo, but Mewtwo's forcefield knocks him down. Ash goes in for another punch, but this time Mewtwo sends him flying. Just then, after hearing all the commotion, Mew flies down and creates a giant bubble, which Ash lands on, breaking his fall. The playful Pokémon is soon attacked by its clone; Mewtwo says that clones are far more powerful than the originals, but Mew tells him (via Meowth's translating) that a Pokémon's real strength comes from the heart. Mewtwo disgustedly throws another energy ball at Mew; it dodges it, but the blast hits Ash. With Mewtwo blocking all the Pokémon's special moves, a gigantic battle begins between the Pokémon and their clones.

Ash survives the blast, but is horrified to see all the Pokémon fighting their clones, especially Pikachu getting slapped endlessly by his [[Pikachutwo|clone]]. He eventually falls back down to the stadium floor, causing Misty Brock, and Nurse Joy to come to his aid. They see now how horrible this kind of fighting is, and that the originals and clones will never give up, resulting in their deaths. Ash realizes someone has to take a stand and refuse to fight, like Pikachu is.

As Team Rocket also look on in horror, Meowth talks with his clone about how, no matter how different people are, they all share a lot in common on this planet.

Just as Mew and Mewtwo are about to finish each other off with huge energy blasts, Ash, angered by the continuous fighting, runs between them, demanding them to stop. The two blasts of energy come in contact with him together and - being so powerful - it turns him into stone.

The stadium becomes silent, save for Pikachu, who runs to Ash's side. After trying to wake him up, Pikachu uses his Thunderbolt in vain, as Ash stays unmoving. Pikachu begins to cry at losing his friend, as do the rest of those present in the stadium due to Ash's sacrifice. The tears of all the Pokémon come together and magically revive Ash, bringing him back to life just like in the story Miranda told earlier.

After witnessing all of this, Mewtwo states that it does not matter who is more powerful, that the clones and originals both have value, and that the circumstances of one's birth is irrelevant: it is what one does with life that determines one's destiny. He also says that it would be best if no one knew about what happened. When Mewtwo flies off, he tells Ash that he will find a place where he and the clones can live in peace. As a result, all the memories of this event are erased from the Trainers' minds.

Ash, Misty, Brock, and everyone else instantly find themselves back at the Pokémon Center with no memory of their adventure on New Island. Nurse Joy is also back, offering shelter from the storm. Going out to the pier, Ash sees a Mew in the clouds as the storm ends, but Misty and Brock do not. Ash just smiles, knowing that his journey has only just begun.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket - on the now empty and green New Island - having no clue how they got here, decide to take a vacation as the credits begin to roll.

==Major events==
===Debuts===
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Alakazam}}
* {{p|Donphan}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Golduck}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Gary Oak]] (cameo)
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Dr. Fuji]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Neesha]]
* [[Fergus]]
* [[Corey]]
* {{mov|Miranda}}
* [[Raymond]]
* Announcer
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s
* Other [[Pokémon Trainer]]s
* {{an|Amber}} (Japanese version only*)
:''*see [[The Birth of Mewtwo]]''

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}})
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Nidoking}} ({{Gary}}'s)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OP|Gary|Arcanine}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Donphan}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Machamp}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Golem}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Venomoth}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Pinsir}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Gyarados}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Seadra}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Nidoqueen}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Golduck}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Fergus]]'s)
* {{p|Pidgeot}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Scyther}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Corey]]'s, Bruteroot)
* {{p|Sandslash}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} ([[Corey]]'s)
* {{p|Dewgong}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Neesha]]'s, Shellshocker)
* {{p|Vileplume}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Ninetales}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Rapidash}} ([[Neesha]]'s)
* {{p|Fearow}} ({{an|Mewtwo}}'s)
* {{p|Dragonite}} ({{an|Mewtwo}}'s)
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Team Rocket Grunts'}}; new; multiple)
* {{p|Onix}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Alakazam}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Magneton}} (unnamed {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s)
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ([[Dr. Fuji]]'s, Bulbasaurtwo; Japanese version only*)
* {{p|Charmander}} ([[Dr. Fuji]]'s, Charmandertwo; Japanese version only*)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ([[Dr. Fuji]]'s, Squirtletwo; Japanese version only*)
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{an|Mewtwo|anime}})
* {{p|Mew}} ([[Mew (M01)|movie]])
:''*see [[The Birth of Mewtwo]]''

Pokémon seen with Trainers waiting for the ferry to New Island:
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Weedle}}
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Spearow}}
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Raichu}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Poliwhirl}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
* {{p|Drowzee}}
* {{p|Kingler}}
* {{p|Electabuzz}}

Mewtwo's cloned Pokémon:
* {{p|Venusaur}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Blastoise}}
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikachutwo]])
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Meowth}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Golduck}}
* {{p|Tentacruel}}
* {{p|Vaporeon}}
* {{p|Pidgeot}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Hitmonlee}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Rhyhorn}}
* {{p|Dewgong}}
* {{p|Wigglytuff}}
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Ninetales}}
* {{p|Rapidash}}

==Cast==
{{cast/h|Kanto}}
{{cast|Kanto|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Veronica Taylor|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Kanto|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Kanto|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Rachael Lillis|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Kanto|Misty's Togepi|disp=Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|トゲピー|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Eric Stuart|Takeshi|Yuji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ　ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Jessie|Rachael Lillis|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|James|Eric Stuart|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Kanto|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Maddie Blaustein|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Mewtwo (anime)|disp=Mewtwo|Phillip Bartlett|Mewtwo|Masachika Ichimura|ミュウツー|市村正親}}
{{cast|Kanto|Mew (M01)|disp=Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|ミュウ|山寺宏一}}
{{cast|Kanto|Corey|Ted Lewis|Sorao|Tōru Furuya|ソラオ|古谷徹}}
{{cast|Kanto|Neesha|Lisa Ortiz|Sweet|Aiko Satō|スイート|佐藤藍子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Fergus|Jimmy Zoppi|Umio|Wataru Takagi|ウミオ|高木渉}}
{{cast|Kanto|Nurse Joy|Megan Hollingshead|Joy|Ayako Shiraishi|ジョーイ|白石文子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Officer Jenny|Lee Quick|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Miranda (movie)|disp=Miranda|Kayzie Rogers|Voyager|Sachiko Kobayashi|ボイジャー|小林幸子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Giovanni (anime)|disp=Giovanni|Ted Lewis|Sakaki|Hirotaka Suzuoki|サカキ|鈴置洋孝}}
{{cast|Kanto|Narrator|disp=Narration|Ken Gates|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
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==Soundtrack==
{{main|Pokémon the First Movie (soundtrack)}}

==Trivia==
* Originally, this movie was supposed to be the series finale of Pokémon; however, the anime was so successful that it was renewed for another season.
* The events of this movie happen after ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]'' and before ''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]'', though it premiered in Japan between ''[[EP054|The Case of the K-9 Caper]]'' and ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]''. Were it not for the four-month hiatus caused by [[EP038]], this movie would have debuted shortly after [[EP065|Showdown at the Poké-Corral]], Mewtwo's final cameo appearance in the TV Series.
* There are two versions of this movie:
** The first version was the version released in Japanese theaters and was the first Japanese DVD release.
** The second version was a re-released DVD, containing re-done animation, cleaned up effects and new computer generated animation. This version was later used for the English dub.
* The first anime special, ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', is a sequel to this movie.
* Several [[moves]] were used by Pokémon in this movie that were not yet available in the games. {{an|Mewtwo}} used {{m|Shadow Ball}}, the clone {{p|Blastoise}} used {{m|Rapid Spin}}, and Raymond's {{p|Donphan}}, itself a Pokémon not available yet, used {{m|Rollout}}.
* Of the Pokémon seen in the movie, only Misty's {{TP|Misty|Togepi}}, Misty's {{TP|Misty|Staryu}}, and James's {{TP|James|Weezing}}, were not captured and cloned by Mewtwo. Misty hid her {{p|Togepi}} in her bag, while Staryu and Weezing were not released from their Poké Balls during the gathering.
** Though Mewtwo owned a cloned Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise, they were not the clones of the same Pokémon owned by the Trainers on the island. They were supposedly cloned from Pokémon Mewtwo had previously acquired himself. Despite this, all three of the Trainers' Pokémon were captured by Mewtwo anyway.
* Despite numerous mentions and hints that Charizard, as well as its pre-evolution forms will die if the flame on their tail goes out; both the Charizard clone and Charmandertwo were submerged in liquid with no visible flame while in their incubation chambers.
* Some of the Pokémon on the poster didn't appear in the actual movie itself.
* This is the only movie which does not feature Ash on the English cover. However, Pikachu does appear.
* The movie was re-released on DVD in Japan and contained the Japanese and English audio tracks along with the complete 'Origin of Mewtwo' short.
* The home video release of the film had a trailer of [[M02|the second movie]] and came with [[Mewtwo (Wizards Promo 14)|a free trading card]].
* ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' is the first appearance of the {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}} {{p|Snubbull}} and {{p|Marill}}, and the feature film is the first appearance of {{p|Donphan}}.
* This was the first film confirmed as [[canon]] to the anime; during [[EP063]]-[[EP065]], scenes of Mewtwo breaking out of the lab and battling at Giovanni's Gym can be seen. Furthermore, the film used footage of [[Gary Oak]] battling Mewtwo. The director's commentary jokes that they had to get a 'stand-in' for Gary because his agent was asking for too much.
* This movie marks the only time in the anime that [[Ash's Pikachu]] is shown going ''into'' a [[Poké Ball]], and only the second time he has come out of one (the other being in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'').
* This is the second time Ash dies and then comes back to life, the first being in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]''.
* This movie and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' are the only Pokémon movies to feature all of their generation's [[version mascot]]s. {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Venusaur}} are all present in this movie, while {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} are present in the twelfth movie.
* The English title is a reference to {{wp|Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back}}. The Japanese title comes from ''The Empire Strikes Back'''s Japanese title, ''Teikoku no Gyakushuu''. This movie's special episode sequel, ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', is a reference to {{wp|Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi}}.
** The film's title also resembles the Japanese title of the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] RPG ''{{wb|EarthBound}}'', which in Japanese is called ''MOTHER 2: Gyiyg Strikes Back'' (MOTHER2ギーグの逆襲). Gyiyg, who's name is "{{wp|Giygas}}" in the English version, is an alien with psychic powers who intended on conquering the world as revenge for a perceived betrayal. It should be noted that ''EarthBound'' was developed by the company now known as [[Creatures, Inc.]], and that Mewtwo itself bears some physical resemblance to Giygas as he appeared in ''EarthBound'''s predecessor, ''{{wb|Mother (video game)|MOTHER}}''.
* Besides Corey, Fergus and Neesha a female 4th trainer takes off from the pier on the back of a Fearow. She is seen flying along side Fergus and Neesha and their Gyarados and Dewgon respectively; however, she likely never made it to New Island unlike the others.
** The female trainer and her Fearow are often mistaken as a continuity error involving Corey and hid Pidgeot.
** Corey's Pidgeot continues to be shown as a Fearow while traveling to New Island.

===Errors===
* Early in the film, Ash engages in a battle with another Trainer. The opponent's Golem, a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon, was defeated by Ash's Pikachu's Electric attack. In the games, {{type2|Ground}}s are immune to Electric attacks.
* In the English dub, three Pokémon are referred to by the wrong name. {{p|Pidgeot}} was called {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Scyther}} was called {{p|Alakazam}}, and {{p|Sandslash}} was called {{p|Sandshrew}}. In the audio commentary, [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] stated that they decided to leave the Alakazam error when they noticed it as something for the children watching to notice and because they felt it was plausible in context that Team Rocket could make a mistake.
* In the beginning of the English dub of the feature film, Raymond's Machamp is shown coming out of the Poké Ball twice (this could have been to fill time when dubbing over the English Pokémon theme).
* When Fergus releases his Gyarados into the water to ride on its back, its lips are blue instead of the normal yellow.
* When Jenny's hat flies off, Miranda's loop-style earrings are completely colored in.
* Mewtwo is mistakenly colored a light blue instead of a light purple on the VHS and DVD cases.
* When Fergus runs over to his injured Gyarados, his {{p|Nidoqueen}} has the color scheme of a {{p|Nidoking}}.
* During the scene where Ash confronts Mewtwo, {{p|Rapidash}} was seen without flames.
* During the scene where Ash is looking at Fergus's Pokémon, his Japanese voice can be heard over the voice of the Pokémon.
* On the DVD scene selection, {{p|Togepi}} is listed as Pokémon {{p|Chikorita|#152}}.
* About 28:45 (DVD release) into the movie, Ash's pupils are entirely brown instead of black with brown near the bottom part of the eye.
* Fergus states that all of his Pokémon are {{type|Water}}s, however, he has a Nidoqueen which clearly is not a Water-type (though his other Pokémon are).
* In the scene where Mewtwo creates the storm, he is colored pink.
* When the clones enter with an explosion and emerged from the smoke, Pikachutwo's black fur tipped ears are the same as a normal {{p|Pikachu}} and Golduck is a green-teal instead of blue.

===Dub edits===
* The plot in the dubbed English version contains a "fighting is wrong" moral and portrays Mewtwo as a cold, heartless villain who just wants to take over Earth. It also contains anti-racism material. Meowth, agreeing with his clone, says, "Maybe if we started looking at what's the same instead of always looking at what's different, well, who knows?" The Japanese version instead portrays Mewtwo as a confused being who cannot place himself among other living beings, so his stress of not being able to figure any of that out leads to his destruction of the laboratory on New Island and Team Rocket's new base, and eventually, his plan to get revenge on the world to prove he should be alive. Likewise, Mew's speech to Mewtwo is different in the Japanese version. In the English version, Mew gives a speech about how real strength comes from the heart, whereas in the Japanese version, Mew declares that all unnatural life (ie, clones) are inferior to the originals, and thus should perish.
* During the battle between the Pokémon and their clones, the music that plays in the background is different in both versions: the Japanese version plays instrumental music very softly, while the English version plays ''[[Brother My Brother]]''.
* When Pikachu is repeatedly shocking Ash to try and bring him back to life, Misty says "Pikachu..." in the Japanese version, and "Please, no..." in the English version. A commentary revealed that the dubbers had many alternatives for this piece of dialog, one of them being, "My [[Bicycle#Trivia|bike]]..."
* In the {{pmin|France|French}} dub of the movie, Misty's Staryu does not make a sound when it is released from its Poké Ball. In all other versions of the film, Staryu's "voice" can be heard twice.
* Three scenes detailing the history of Mewtwo's creation, a full twelve-minute sequence, were removed from the English dub. However, those three scenes were featured in other dubs. The first scene centered around a group of explorers who found an ancient engraving of Mew, and then finding Mew's eyelash. The second detailed the history of [[Dr. Fuji]] and his attempts to clone Mew, as well as {{an|Amber|his daughter}}, who had died as a child. The final scene detailed a young Mewtwo's interaction with clones of the [[Kanto]] starters as well as Amber Fuji. The latter two scenes were later dubbed and made into a short released with the DVD of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', known as ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]''.
* Giovanni denies that Mewtwo's armor is meant to suppress its powers in the dub, stating that it is rather meant to "focus" them. It is stated outright in the original Japanese that the armor is meant to suppress the bulk of its powers.
* Miranda's story about the water of the tears that can revive people exists in the English version only, and is not in the Japanese version.
* In the Latin American dub, Corey was referred to as [[Gary Oak]].
* When Team Rocket is disguised as two Vikings, Brock comments that he wasn't aware that they existed anymore. Ash replies that they mostly live in Minnesota, which is an obvious reference to the {{wp|National Football League|NFL}} team, the {{wp|Minnesota Vikings}}.
* In the Danish version Brock says '''{{tt|Jeg vidste ikke vikingerne stadig fantes.|I didn't know that the vikings still existed.}}''', and Ash replies '''{{tt|Jo, men de turnere mest i Sverige.|Yes, but they are mostly touring in Sweden.}}''' This is probably because at the time the Vikings existed, the Danes were also Vikings.
** In the Danish subtitled version Ash says '''{{tt|Vikingerne er et band.|The Vikings is a band.}}'''
*** The Vikings is an old Swedish band, and that is probably what Ash and Brock are referring to.
* In the Swedish dub Brock says '''{{tt| Jag visste inte att vikingar fortfarande existerade.|I didn't know that the vikings still existed.}}''', and Ash replies '''{{tt|Jo, men de hänger mest i Norge.|Yes, but they mostly hang out in Norway}}'''. This being that real vikings existed in both Sweden and Norway.

===Japanese edits from original theatrical release===
* In the wide shot of Mewtwo facing Dr. Fuji, who is explaining to him how he was created, two large test tubes were shown positioned on either side of the screen in front of the characters with a magnified image of each of them. These were pushed off to the edge of the screen in the newer version of the film.
* When Mewtwo is being suited up into Giovanni's armor, Giovanni is shown to be covered in shadow (much like his first appearances in the anime). In the newer version the scene was changed so he could be seen better, probably because his identity in the anime had already been revealed in ''[[EP063|Battle of the Badge]]''.
* A CGI panning effect was added to the Gym floor when Giovanni has Mewtwo battle a Trainer's {{p|Onix}}.
* When Mewtwo first summons the storm, the shadow color on his hand is changed from purple to pinkish-red.
* Mew floating up to the surface of the water in a bubble was completely re-animated.
* Throughout the film, the original hand-drawn clouds of Mewtwo's storm are replaced with more realistic looking CGI clouds. The water in the storm is also altered to have different shades of blue.
* Mewtwo's castle is changed from hand-drawn to CGI.
* The shot of the big doors opening was replaced with CGI doors. When the door closes in front of Ash, the scene now pans all the way back to Team Rocket facing the door when it was originally a {{wp|Dissolve (filmmaking)|dissolve}}.
* Another CGI panning effect was added for the shot when Rhyhorn is charging towards Mewtwo.
* The big reveal of Mewtwo's stadium was rendered into CGI.
* The scene with Ash walking forward with all the rescued Pokémon was altered to have them fade into visual sight. In the original, they were drawn as black silhouettes slowly walking outward through the smoke and their bodies interacted with it more. This was also seen in the US trailer of ''Pokémon the First Movie''.
* When Ash is looking down at the Pokémon fighting their clones, they were all originally drawn as silhouettes.
* The tears of life from the Pokémon were changed to CGI.

====Scenes removed from dub====
<gallery>
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 1.png
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 2.jpg
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 3.jpg
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 4.jpg
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 5.jpg
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 6.jpg
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 7.jpg
File:Movie 1 Deleted Scene 8.jpg
</gallery>

====Scenes edited from original release====
<gallery>
File:M01_comparison_1.png‎|Large test tubes moved
File:M01 comparison 2.png|Reanimation Mew in the bubble
File:M01_comparison_3.png|Big doors replaced with CGI doors
File:M01_comparison_4.png|Hand-drawn clouds replaced with CGI clouds
</gallery>

== In other languages ==
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==External links==
*[http://webspace.webring.com/people/ds/spookymeggie/vidi.html An article about the Japanese edits]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokémon:_The_First_Movie Wikipedia article]
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190641/ ''Pokémon: The First Movie'' at IMDb]
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Talk:Breaking the fourth wall

2012-01-06T01:35:16Z

Nick102:

== Preventing Deletion ==

I had figured this would happen, however, I would like for anyone to bear with me when it comes to this page, as I seemingly made it a 2:00 AM, when I couldn't sleep. I am planning on at least making a list of episodes that break the fourth wall, but If I do not find enough relevance I will stop fighting its deletion. So please bear with me [[User:LinkSlayerPKMN|LinkSlayerPKMN]] 18:42, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
:I don't see how this associates with Pokemon, though. [[User:Porygon-Z|'''Por''']][[User:Porygon-Z/Trade|'''ygo''']][[User_talk:Porygon-Z|'''n-Z''']] 18:45, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
::Because they ''do'' break the fourth wall sometimes in Pokémon, maybe? {{u|Pokémon Lover King Mario}} 21:11, 5 April 2008 (GMT +01)
:::That's exactly what I'm getting at. I'd like to make this site a bit more navigable, and I'm starting by adding a couple pages. [[User:LinkSlayerPKMN|LinkSlayerPKMN]] 21:14, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
::::It might be more appropriate to just have a list of times the fourth wall is broken, along with a brief definition of the phrase, rather than a page for the phrase itself. --[[User:Martonimos|Martonimos]] 21:17, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
:::::Isn't that essentialy what this is? (mind the list part, I'm woring on it, but my computer is having problems playing the shows.) Oh, I would also like to ask, does this Wiki support redirects?, I have tried making one, but the page does not display as it should, and thereby, won't work. [[User:LinkSlayerPKMN|LinkSlayerPKMN]] 22:23, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
::::::Of course this Wiki supports redirects, why wouldn't it? o_O; I think we should just put a list of fourth-wall-breaks on this page, but eh. [[User:Tina|Tina]] [[Special:Contributions/Tina|δ]][[User talk:Tina|♫]] 22:26, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
:::::::{{tt|Most|if not all}} of the breaks are from Team Rocket in the anime (I think it says something about it in the Running Gags section of the Team Rocket page.) Maybe we could just have the list on their page or something. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 22:37, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
::::::::Eh, a list would be better on a separate page (this one) whether TR does it all or not. '''[[User:TTEchidna|''TTE'']][[User talk:TTEchidna|chidna]]''' 23:39, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
I think that a category would be more appropriate in this case; the only episodes I can remember in which the fourth wall is broken are the one mentioned and the second movie. [[User:Vekter|Vekter]] 16:16, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
:A category wouldn't give the details. I can think of a few more cases anyway. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 16:52, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
::Well then, let's just list the instances on the pages for the episodes. I just don't think we need a complete page for just this. [[User:Vekter|Vekter]] 17:13, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
:::Team Rocket Broke the fourth wall in "[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]" but that is all I can remember right off the top of my head. ''[[User:Moldy orange|'''Moldy''']][[User talk:Moldy orange|'''Orange''']]'' 18:54, 21 April 2008 (UTC)
::::What I ''meant'' was that the page should be renamed '''List of times the fourth wall is broken''', or something similar. If you didn't want to include fourth-wall breaks in all media (the Game Freak staff in the games comes to mind), you could say '''List of times the fourth wall is broken in the anime''', although that's even longer. I think the page would fit in better on Bulbapedia as a list than a definition. --[[User:Martonimos|Martonimos]][[User talk:Martonimos|((Talk))]] 23:09, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

== EP026 ==

In [[EP026]], the Celadon Gym episode, Jessie and James were exclaming about a bad smelling Pokémon (I can't remember if it was {{p|Koffing}} or {{p|Gloom}} or both) and Meowth remarks that his nose melted off. He then goes on to say that the animators never drew him a nose. If anyone has more info on this, it can be added as well. ~[[User:SaturnYoshi|'''$aturn''']][[User:SaturnYoshi|'''¥oshi''']] [[User talk:SaturnYoshi|THE VOICES]] 17:07, 3 July 2008 (UTC)

:Coincidentally I was just watching the episode on my laptop and at the point where the fourth wall was broken I decided to add it to the list, then I read this, wow what a coincidence. Anyway, so yeah, its been added [[User:Wikid|Wikid]] 15:00, 5 July 2008 (UTC)

==English Version or Universal?==

Team Rocket have been known to break the fourth wall many times in the English version when the Rocket-dan don't in the Japanese version. Is break the fourth wall really an attribute of the original anime, or is it just something that 4Kids did quite often? [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 17:36, 26 October 2008 (UTC)

In the second film we can see Team Rocket and Slowking looking at us[[User:Portuguese Old Man|Portuguese Old Man]] 18:29, 26 October 2008 (UTC)

:That doesn't prove anything. I want to know clear examples of Kojiro, Musashi, and Nyarth breaking the fourth wall. As far as I see this right now, this should be listed as a dub-only article. [[User:Kumori Satosuke|Satosuke]] 00:04, 30 October 2008 (UTC)

In the episode in which Bruno appears, Meowth uses a remote to fast forward the motto[[User:Portuguese Old Man|Portuguese Old Man]] 20:58, 30 October 2008 (UTC)

== Doc Brock ==

Is that really a forth wall break? It seems more like them just recalling they forgot Gliscor,and the narrator just stopping [[User:Lovely Rose|Lovely Rose]] 21:51, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
:No, it isn't breaking the fourth wall. I just removed it, so let's see if others agree. ''[[User:ShinjiLover|シンジ]]'''''[[Paul|Shinji]]'''[[User talk:ShinjiLover|Lover]],'''[[Special:Contributions/ShinjiLover|Edits]]''' 22:07, 19 February 2009 (UTC)

== [[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]] ==

I thought about in episode 112 where Ash fights [[Drake's Dragonite]]. Team Rocket appears and there's a scene split where Drake asks how they dare interrupt the battle. Then Jessie pushes Drake's half of the split scene away, thus, she is aware of that the scene is split. [[User:Voyage|Voyage]] 15:33, 18 April 2009 (UTC)

==[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine]]==
In DP092, Team Rocket says "Introduce it to the kids". "The kids" refers to the viewers. This is the scene when Team Rocket shows us their new mecha.
Love,
[[User:Mimitchi33|Mimitchi33]]
May 4,2009
:They don't mean the viewers. I have a tape recorder and on the fith time watching it I noticed Meowth point at Ash, so it is unlikely they mean the viewers. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK Leiks Lucario and The Celebi Glitch]] 13:35, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

==[[DP108|Dealing With Defensive Types!]]==
In DP108, Meowth breaks the fourth wall which needs to be added, I don't have an exact quote though. -[[User:MasterKenobi|MasterKenobi]] 23:30, 4 June 2009 (UTC)
:Nevermind, got added.-[[User:MasterKenobi|MasterKenobi]] 23:58, 4 June 2009 (UTC)

== [[EP242|As Clear as Crystal]] ==

Are you sure they break the fourth wall in this episode?
It seems to me like they're talking to Ash, Brock, and Misty instead of the viewers.. [[User:Chuck67322|Chuck67322]] 22:16, 9 August 2009 (UTC)
==Arceus and the Jewel of Life==
I know you're thinking "Uh-Oh, this isn't true" but look at the movie really closely. When Team Rocket have the Jewel of Life, near the end it disappears. Then in the seen after they are disappointed a Person who looks like Lucas (the male character in GenIV) is in the background with a glailie. Look closely. Should I add it? If you want a screenshot i'll try and get one. [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK Leiks Lucario and The Celebi Glitch]] 13:35, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
:It breaks the wall by possibly pointing out there is a world outside the anime, referring to the games? [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK Leiks Lucario and The Celebi Glitch]] 16:53, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
::Haven't seen the movie yet, but what you're describing isn't breaking the fourth wall by any means. And anyhow, {{ga|Lucas}} already made an anime cameo. --[[User:ElectAbuzzzz|'''electAbuzz''']][[User talk:ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']][[Special:Contributions/ElectAbuzzzz|'''z''']] 17:11, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
:::That... doesn't break the forth wall in anyway. [[User:Takoto| - Takoto]] 17:12, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
::::where should it be put? Oh and electabuzzz? Can you show me how to make my signiture link to the respective pages? EG celebi glitch! links to missingno. masters celebi glitch page? [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK Leiks Lucario and The Celebi Glitch]] 17:48, 12 January 2010 (UTC)

==Beating the hustle and bustle==
In this episode when the pokeballs are stolen Meowth says "okay, who flipped the script?". Is that considered breaking the fourth wall? If it is can someone add it.[[User:Ashanddawn4evr|Ashanddawn4evr]] 05:31, 17 February 2010 (UTC)[[User:ashanddawn4evr|ashanddawn4evr]]

== "In games" ==

It seems that what is written here is so insuffient and lacking in relevance.I think it needs to be either redited or removed.--[[User:Solidstate|Solid!]] 11:28, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

==Notability==
The "In the games" section is really not notable, I mean, the first example doesn't even happen, the 3rd is just tips. Should we vote on this section's notability?--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 13:40, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
:No. Just keep. It is breaking the fourth, and the first one does happen. End of subject. But if we must... vote with <nowiki> #~~~~ then your comment. </nowiki> [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 13:47, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
::I would like to apologise for adding an unproofread section in the first place. (My preview button was screwing up.)--[[User:Beligaronia|Beligaronia]] ([[User talk:Beligaronia|talk]]) 20:28, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

===Keep Games===
#[[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 13:47, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
#'''Keep'''. However I do agree that the first item is not really breaking the fourth wall as they are clearly in-game characters. By my definition, which may or may not be correct, breaking the fourth wall includes any incident in which the game universe acknowledges the outside world e.g. recognising that the game was created by developers or that the player needs to know how to use the menu. The menu only exists outside the game universe (again this is debatable) therefore any reference to it is breaking the fourth wall.--[[User:Beligaronia|Beligaronia]] ([[User talk:Beligaronia|talk]]) 20:28, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
#--[[User:Chickasaurus|Chickasaurus]] 21:16, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
#'''Keep''' They are both examples of breaking the fourth wall so they should be in the article. The only issue here is that you guys haven't been to [[Celadon Mansion]] in a while. They are the developers, not random NPCs. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 08:30, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

===Remove Games===
#--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 13:49, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

====Comments====
For goodness sake, do we have to do this? [[User:SpecialK|SpecialK]] [[Mudkip (Pokémon)|Leiks]] [[Lucario (Pokémon)|Lucario]] [[User talk:SpecialK|and the]] [[User:Missingno. Master/Celebi Glitch|Celebi Glitch]] 13:47, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
:Yes we do. This is what prevents edit wars from getting out of hand.--[[User:Beligaronia|Beligaronia]] ([[User talk:Beligaronia|talk]]) 20:28, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
::We need discussion, not straw polls. And yes, the "developer rooms" are blatently breaking the fourth wall. (Doesn't one of those guys say "I made you" in one of the games.) Tips on using the controller can also count, especially in NPC dialogue. --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 08:05, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

== Game Freak Employees ==

Do they say the same thing in all games that feature Celadon Mansion or does it change slightly? What we have here is correct for FRLG, but if it changes from game to game we should perhaps specify the version we are quoting.--[[User:Beligaronia|Beligaronia]] ([[User talk:Beligaronia|talk]]) 08:46, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:That's from FireRed but I've checked Yellow, Gold and Emerald and they basically give the same dialogue in all four. (The "I drew you" line isn't in Emerald and the Story Writer fantasises about different girls each gen but other than that it's the same.) --[[User:Fabu-Vinny|FabuVinny]] |[[User talk:Fabu-Vinny|Talk Page]]| 08:50, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
::Excellent. Just checking. Thanks for getting involved in this disagreement.--[[User:Beligaronia|Beligaronia]] ([[User talk:Beligaronia|talk]]) 08:56, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

== Pokemon ranger ==

I was playing Pokemon Ranger, and i thought of two submissions. First, during some mission (i forgot which) Professor Hastings says, "lets review our optiosn! And by options, i don't mean some silly text settings!". This could be a reference to the text settings under "options" in the Pokeranger game. It may not be that notable, but i was just checking to see if it is. The second one is, before you meet Spencer in Fall City, someone says they can tell that it is/isn't your first time here, depending on whether you move around with the touch screen or the D-pad, and says he uses the stylus because he is from the "touch generation". Are either of them notable? [[User:Flyingtypefan|Flyingtypefan]] 19:05, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
:I'll leave the first one for someone else to decide because I'm not sure, but the second one's probably notable. I remember that whole "touch generations" thing.. --[[User:Zesty Cactus|'''Zesty''']][[User talk:Zesty Cactus|'''Cactus''']] 19:17, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
Someone is claiming that Spenser said that "touch generation" thing, when it was actually just a random NPC if i remember correctly. [[User:Flyingtypefan|Flyingtypefan]] 21:26, 1 July 2010 (UTC)

== Beach Blank-Out Blastoise! ==

Didn't Misty say that she looked like a cartoon character and Ash replied, "A cartoon character! Like that could ever happen!"

Should this be added? {{unsigned|Golden Sandslash15}}
:I don't think it should be added. It just means they have cartoons in their world. It's [[User:Turtwig A|Turtwig A]]! [[User talk:Turtwig A|My talk]] or [[Special:Contributions/Turtwig A|wiki edits]] 00:14, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
::That is another ''leaning on the fourth wall'', where they allude to that fact that they are fictional without actually stating it. Unfortunately, some of those make it onto this page because there is no page for them. --[[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 01:23, 9 October 2010 (UTC)
:::Kind of starting up an old conversation here but it does say on the article that they ''break'' the fourth wall [[User:Juzey|Juzey]][[Shaymin (Pokémon)|!!]] ''([[User talk:Juzey|Talk]])'' 16:48, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

== Graphic Designer ==

In my Heartgold game the graphic designer says "I'm the graphic designer. I'm a skilled dot artist" instead of "I'm the graphic designer. I drew you". [[User:Pgj1997|Pgj1997]] 16:16, 15 May 2011 (UTC)

== Lip Flap reference? ==

I remember watching an episode of the dub where Team Rocket make a joke about the "lip flap" that the dubbers record the English dialogue over, but I forgot which episode it was. It was probably one of the Advanced Generation episodes. Anyone know which episode this is or if it's mentioned somewhere on here? --[[User:Nick102|Nick102]] 01:35, 6 January 2012 (UTC)

M01

2011-04-11T23:59:42Z

Nick102:

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'''Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツーの{{tt|逆襲|ぎゃくしゅう}}''' ''Mewtwo's Counterattack'', officially ''Mewtwo Strikes Back!'' in Japan) is the first Pokémon movie. It debuted in Japanese theaters on July 18, 1998, and then made its way to North American theaters on November 10, 1999.

''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' was shown with the [[Pikachu Shorts|Pikachu Short]] movie ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''.

==Other posters and logos==
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Pikachu the Movie 1 poster.png|''Pikachu the Movie'' poster
File:M01Japanese.png‎|Final ''Mewtwo's Counterattack'' movie poster
File:Pokemon the first movie.jpg|English theatrical poster
File:M01Mewtwo Mew.png|Poster featuring Mewtwo and Mew
File:Japanese M01 Logo.png|''Mewtwo's Counterattack'' logo
File:M01 Logo.png|''Pokémon the First Movie'' logo
</gallery>

==Synopsis==
{{spoilers}}
{{an|Giovanni}}, the leader of [[Team Rocket]], has managed to create an enhanced clone of {{p|Mew}}. In this, he has created {{an|Mewtwo}}. As the story begins, a confused Mewtwo asks himself who he is, what he is, and where he came from. Just then, Mewtwo wakes up in a stasis tube in one of Team Rocket's laboratories, where the scientists study him. Mewtwo breaks out of his test tube, as the head scientist, [[Dr. Fuji]], tells Mewtwo that he was made by humans and is a clone. Mewtwo is angry that the scientists see him more as an end result to their project and less of a sentient being so he destroys the lab and kills all the scientists. Dr. Fuji says to himself that he regrets playing God before dying at the hands of Mewtwo. Then, Giovanni arrives in his private helicopter and offers to help give some value to Mewtwo's life. Mewtwo takes up the offer, and is put in a suit of armor to prevent him from rebelling against Team Rocket.

Over the next few weeks, Mewtwo does most of Team Rocket's dirty work, capturing wild Pokémon and beating any {{pkmn|Trainer}}s that come into the gym in [[Viridian City]], including [[Gary Oak]]. Mewtwo has had enough and blasts off out of Team Rocket HQ and back to the island where he was born.

Upon returning to the island where he was born, Mewtwo vows to get revenge on those who created and tried to enslave him, and more importantly, to prove his worth as a living being by finding and beating his original, Mew.

Meanwhile, {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are preparing for lunch until a Pokémon Trainer known as [[Raymond]] shows up and challenges Ash, who is happy to oblige, since he enjoys one or two battles before lunch. With Pikachu jumping into battle, Ash easily beats the Pokémon Trainer. What he doesn't know is that he's being watched, not only by Team Rocket, but by a mysterious third party. [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, who were also watching the battle, don't have any food. Suddenly, a Dragonite flies in with a letter for Ash and friends. It projects a hologram of a mysterious woman who tells the Trainers to head to a pier in order to get to an island fortress called [[New Island]].

Later, the gang arrive at the [[Pokémon Center]] and discover that the [[Nurse Joy]] who works there has been missing for quite a while. {{mov|Miranda}}, the pier master tells them that she has lived on the pier all her life and that the storm is the fiercest she's ever seen. She then tells a story to everyone present about how some people died in a storm many years ago, however legend has it that the tears of the Pokémon restored the people to life.

Soon, most of the other Pokémon Trainers take off for a place called New Island. Team Rocket give Ash and friends a boat ride, but the storm proves too much for them, so they have to use Ash and Misty's Water Pokémon to get all the way to New Island.

As the heroes barely arrive at New Island, the mystery woman from the hologram letter greets them and takes them to the dining room to meet the other Trainers who arrived safely.

Meanwhile, as Team Rocket try to get inside the fortress, Mew can be seen flying around without a care in the world.

As they arrive in the dining room, Ash and friends meet three Pokémon Trainers named [[Neesha]], [[Fergus]], and [[Corey]]. Just then, the mystery woman introduces everybody in the room to her master, who is revealed to be none other than Mewtwo! Then, the woman faints, Brock quickly catches her, and it is revealed that the mystery woman is the missing Nurse Joy. Mewtwo tells the Trainers that humans are weak and cruel, and the world will fall into ruin because it is controlled by them. He also says that Pokémon are no better off, since they choose to associate with humans.

As Team Rocket get into the fortress and make their way into a laboratory, they come across a weird-looking machine, a computer, and Pokémon sleeping in giant pods. Jessie accidentally sits on the computer controls which play back a recorded message from Dr. Fuji about the fossilized eyelash of Mew that was created to form Mewtwo. Suddenly, the machine takes a piece of hair from Meowth to create a clone of him.

Mewtwo leads Ash and the other Trainers into the stadium part of the fortress and suggests that they should battle Pokémon to see who is the strongest, the clones versus the originals. Ash's {{AP|Charizard}}, Corey's {{p|Venusaur}}, and Neesha's {{p|Blastoise}} are no match for Mewtwo's clones, and he claims the originals with his own specialized [[Poké Ball]]s. Mewtwo then announces that the other Pokémon will be taken to be cloned. The clones will remain safe on the island while Mewtwo's storms destroy the planet. He then sends the Balls after the Pokémon.

Immediately all the Trainers are on the run. Some Pokémon are captured before they realize what's happening, some attempt to outrun the Clone Balls and some attempt to use their attacks to defend themselves. However it's no use and the Pokémon are all being captured one by one. Ash gets an idea and, reasoning that Mewtwo can't capture his Pokémon if they're already inside their Poké Balls, recalls {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}. However it turns out to be no use, as the Clone Balls instead capture the Poké Balls with Bulbasaur and Squirtle still inside! Brock suggests carrying the Pokémon away, but while Misty successfully hides {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} inside her bag, {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} and {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} aren't so lucky and are also captured.

Now {{AP|Pikachu}} is the only Pokémon still uncaptured, and as it's now the only target, the Poké Balls have little trouble focusing on it. It is nearly captured at one point, however Ash uses his body to block, giving Pikachu a chance to run. Pikachu heads towards a nearby suspended staircase and uses {{m|ThunderShock}} to take out a few of the Clone Balls. Ash is desperate to save Pikachu and follows it up the staircase. Pikachu is forced to use its ThunderShock every few seconds, which in combination with constantly being on the run, leaves it exhausted. As a result, Pikachu is forced off the staircase while dodging the Balls, falling a long way. Ash jumps off after Pikachu to protect it, but before he can grab his friend, a Clone Ball finally manages to capture Pikachu. Ash grabs the ball before he falls into the pool of water at the base of the staircase, and loses his grip on it underwater. Ash follows it up, out of the pool, and towards the entrance to the laboratory where Team Rocket is.

The same machine that cloned Meowth earlier is now processing all of the Clone Balls, and Ash grabs the one Pikachu is in just as the machine does as well. Fighting against the machine's many arms, Ash eventually manages to get the Clone Ball away, destroying the machine in the process. Pikachu is released from the Clone Ball and shakes itself off, hating being confined to the space. Happily, it reunites with Ash, but the clones are now freed from their stasis tubes, prepared to join Mewtwo. The remaining Clone Balls are released from the machine in an explosion, and all open to free the Pokémon inside, including Ash's Squirtle and Bulbasaur's Poké Balls.

Mewtwo demands to know what happened in the explosion, and Ash emerges from the smoke with his and every Trainer's Pokémon. Ash tries to punch Mewtwo, but Mewtwo's forcefield sends him flying. Just then, after hearing all the commotion, Mew flies down and creates a giant bubble, which Ash lands on, breaking his fall. Mew encounters his clone and tells him that the originals will never be defeated by their copies when they fight without special powers. Thus, Mew and Mewtwo have a big battle that follows, which is about Pokémon fighting for the meaning of their lives, since (as Mewtwo sees it) clones have no value, and whoever wins will be the "real" Pokémon, not the worthless clone.

Ash is horrified to see all the Pokémon fighting their clones, especially Pikachu getting slapped to death by his clone. He eventually falls back down to the stadium floor, causing Misty and Brock to come to his aid. They and Nurse Joy talk about how Mewtwo and all the clones are living beings with value, as well as how when one animal invades the territory of another animal, it doesn't give up until it's driven the trespasser away. And then everyone expresses fear that the originals and clones will never give up, resulting in their deaths.

As Team Rocket also look on in horror, Meowth talks with his clone about philosophy and the moon, and how tasteful it is to be talking about the moon at a time like this.

Just as Mew and Mewtwo are about to finish each other off with huge energy blasts, Ash, angered by the continuous fighting, runs between them, demanding them to stop. The two blasts of energy come in contact with him together, and being so powerful, it turned him into stone.

The stadium becomes silent, save for Pikachu, who runs to Ash's side. After trying to wake him up, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt in vain, as Ash stays unmoving. Pikachu begins to cry at losing its friend, as do the rest of those present in the stadium due to {{wp|suicide|Ash's sacrifice}}. The tears of all the Pokémon come together and magically revive Ash, bringing him back to life just like in the story Miranda told earlier.

After witnessing all of this, Mewtwo states that it does not matter who is more powerful, that the clones and originals both have value, and nothing else about the matter. He also says that it would be best if no one knew about what happened. When Mewtwo flies off, he tells Ash that he will find a place where he and the clones can live in peace. As a result, all the memories of this event are erased from the Trainers' minds.

Ash, Misty, and Brock instantly find themselves back at the pier with no memory of their adventure on New Island. Ash sees a Mew in the clouds as the storm ends, but Misty and Brock do not, thinking it only to be a mirage.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket lie dormant on the empty New Island as the credits begin to roll.

==Major events==
===Debuts===
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Alakazam}}
* {{p|Donphan}}
* {{p|Machamp}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Golduck}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Gary Oak]] (cameo)
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Dr. Fuji]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Neesha]]
* [[Fergus]]
* [[Corey]]
* {{mov|Miranda}}
* [[Raymond]]
* Announcer
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s
* Other [[Pokémon Trainer]]s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}, clone)
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}, clone)
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}}, clone)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}, clone)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}}, clone)
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}}, clone)
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}}, clone)
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Nidoking}} ({{Gary}}'s)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OP|Gary|Arcanine}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{an|Mewtwo|anime}})
* {{p|Mew}} ([[Mew (movie 1)|anime]])
* {{p|Nidoqueen}} ([[Fergus]]'s, clone)
* {{p|Golduck}} (Fergus's, clone)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (Fergus's, clone)
* {{p|Seadra}} (Fergus's, clone)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (Fergus's, clone)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} (Fergus's, clone)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Corey]]'s, clone, named バーナード ''Bernard'' in Japanese, ''Bruteroot'' in English)
* {{p|Pidgeot}} (Corey's, clone)
* {{p|Sandslash}} (Corey's, clone)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} (Corey's, clone)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} (Corey's, clone)
* {{p|Scyther}} (Corey's, clone)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Neesha]]'s, clone, named くすくす ''Kusukusu'' in Japanese, ''Shellshocker'' in English)
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} (Neesha's, clone)
* {{p|Ninetales}} (Neesha's, clone)
* {{p|Vileplume}} (Neesha's, clone)
* {{p|Rapidash}} (Neesha's, clone)
* {{p|Dewgong}} (Neesha's, clone)
* {{p|Golem}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Machamp}} (Raymond's)
* {{p|Venomoth}} (Raymond's)
* {{p|Pinsir}} (Raymond's)
* {{p|Donphan}} (Raymond's)
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Alakazam}}
* {{p|Magneton}}
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s'; new, multiple)
* {{p|Dragonite}}
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Drowzee}}
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Electabuzz}}
* {{p|Weedle}}

==Cast==
{{cast/h|Kanto}}
{{cast|Kanto|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Veronica Taylor|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Kanto|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Kanto|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Rachael Lillis|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Kanto|Misty's Togepi|disp=Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|トゲピー|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Eric Stuart|Takeshi|Yuji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ　ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Jessie|Rachael Lillis|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|James|Eric Stuart|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Kanto|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Maddie Blaustein|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Mewtwo (anime)|disp=Mewtwo|Phillip Bartlett|Mewtwo|Masachika Ichimura|ミュウツー|市村正親}}
{{cast|Kanto|Mew (movie 1)|disp=Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|ミュウ|山寺宏一}}
{{cast|Kanto|Corey|Ted Lewis|Sorao|Tōru Furuya|ソラオ|古谷徹}}
{{cast|Kanto|Neesha|Lisa Ortiz|Sweet|Aiko Satō|スイート|佐藤藍子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Fergus|Jimmy Zoppi|Umio|Wataru Takagi|ウミオ|高木渉}}
{{cast|Kanto|Nurse Joy|Megan Hollingshead|Joy|Ayako Shiraishi|ジョーイ|白石文子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Officer Jenny|Megan Hollingshead|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Miranda (movie)|disp=Miranda|Kayzie Rogers|Voyager|Sachiko Kobayashi|ボイジャー|小林幸子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Giovanni (anime)|disp=Giovanni|Ted Lewis|Sakaki|Hirotaka Suzuoki|サカキ|鈴置洋孝}}
{{cast|Kanto|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
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==Soundtrack==
{{main|Pokémon the First Movie (soundtrack)}}

==Trivia==
* Originally, this movie was supposed to be the series finale of Pokémon; however, the anime was so successful that it was renewed for another season, The Adventures In The Orange Islands
* The events of this movie happen after ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]'' and before ''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]'', though it premiered in Japan between ''[[EP054|The Case of the K-9 Caper]]'' and ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]''. It should be noted that were it not for the four-month hiatus caused by [[EP038]], this movie would have debuted shortly after [[EP065|Showdown at the Poké-Corral]], Mewtwo's final cameo appearance in the TV Series.
* There are three versions of this movie:
** The first version was the version released in Japanese theaters and was the first Japanese DVD release.
** The second version was a re-released DVD, containing re-done animation, cleaned up effects and new computer generated animation. This version was later used for the dub.
** The third version was the English dub. This removed the Mewtwo's origin sequence and ultimately, it portrayed Mewtwo as a cold heartless villain who just wanted to take over the planet.
* ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' is a sequel to this movie.
* Several [[moves]] were used by Pokémon in this movie that were not yet available in the games. {{an|Mewtwo}} used {{m|Shadow Ball}}, the clone {{p|Blastoise}} used {{m|Rapid Spin}}, and Raymond's {{p|Donphan}}, itself a Pokémon not available yet, used {{m|Rollout}}. This is likely due to the movie's release being relatively closer to [[Generation II]] than [[Generation I]].
* Jessie and James ask "Who's that Pokémon?" when the silhouettes of the Pokémon, including Meowth, appear in the cloning machine. This is a reference to [[Who's That Pokémon?|the segment]] that appeared between commercial breaks during the anime at the time, and is also present in the Japanese version.
* Misty's {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} was the only Pokémon that wasn't cloned by Mewtwo. She was able to hide her {{p|Togepi}} in her bag, and unlike Brock's {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}}, it didn't get captured.
**Misty's {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} was also not cloned by Mewtwo, however unlike Togepi and Vulpix it remained inside its Poké Ball during the gathering.
***As a result, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} is the only Pokémon belonging to [[Ash's friends]] seen during the movie that is not released from its Poké Ball during the gathering.
* Some of the Pokémon on the poster didn't appear in the actual movie itself.
* This is the only movie which does not feature Ash on the cover. Interestingly, Pikachu does appear. This does not apply to the Japanese version.
* The movie was re-released on DVD in Japan and contained the Japanese and English audio tracks along with the complete 'Origin of Mewtwo' short.
* The home video release of the film had a trailer of [[M02|the second movie]] and came with [[Mewtwo (Wizards Promo 14)|a free trading card]].
* ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' is the first appearance of the {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}}, {{p|Snubbull}} and {{p|Marill}}, and the feature film is the first appearance of {{p|Donphan}}.
* This was the first film confirmed as canon to the anime; during [[EP063]]-[[EP065]], scenes of Mewtwo breaking out of the lab and battling at Giovanni's gym can be seen. Furthermore, the film used footage of [[Gary Oak]] battling Mewtwo. The director's commentary jokes that they had to get a 'stand-in' for Gary because his agent was asking for too much.
* Raymond, the Trainer that Ash faces in the introduction to the movie wears a bandanna with a white marking similar to that of [[Team Aqua]]'s logo.
* This movie marks the ''only'' time in the anime that [[Ash's Pikachu]] is shown going ''into'' a [[Poké Ball]], and only the second time it has come out of one (the other being in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'').
* This is the second time Ash dies and then comes back to life, the first being in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]''.
* The nickname of [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Blastoise}} is ''Shellshocker'', which contains 12 characters. This is impossible in the {{pkmn|games}}, as nicknames are only allowed to be 10 characters.
* This movie and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' are the only Pokémon movies to feature all of their generation's [[version mascot]]s. {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Venusaur}} are all present in this movie, while {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} are present in the twelfth movie.
**Coincidentally, the Japanese premiere of ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'' was on the 11th anniversary of the Japanese premiere of this movie.
* The English title is a reference to {{wp|Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back}}. The Japanese title comes from ''The Empire Strikes Back'''s Japanese title, ''Teikoku no Gyakushuu''. This movie's special episode sequel, ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', is a reference to {{wp|Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi}}.
** The film's title also resembles the Japanese title of the {{wp|Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES}} RPG ''{{wp|EarthBound}}'', which in Japanese is called ''MOTHER 2: Gyiyg Strikes Back'' (MOTHER2ギーグの逆襲). Gyiyg, who's name is "Giygas" in the English version, is an alien with psychic powers who intended on conquering the world as revenge for a perceived betrayal. It should be noted that ''EarthBound'' was developed by the company now known as [[Creatures, Inc.]], and that Mewtwo itself bears some physical resemblance to Giygas as he appeared in ''EarthBound'''s predecessor, ''{{wp|Mother (video game)|MOTHER}}''.

===Errors===
* Early in the film, Ash engages in a battle with another Trainer. In one battle, the opponent's Golem, a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon, was defeated by Ash's Pikachu's Electric attack. In the games, {{type2|Ground}}s are immune to Electric attacks.
* In the English dub, three Pokémon are referred to by the wrong name. {{p|Pidgeot}} was called {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Scyther}} was called {{p|Alakazam}}, and {{p|Sandslash}} was called {{p|Sandshrew}}. In the audio commentary, [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] stated that they decided to leave the Alakazam error when they noticed it as something for the children watching to notice and because they felt it was plausible in context that Team Rocket could make a mistake.
* When the three other Pokémon Trainers are taking off, Corey is seen doing it twice, the second time on a Fearow. However, when the trainers show off their parties later, Corey does not have a Fearow on his team.
* In the beginning of the English dub of the feature film, Raymond's Machamp is shown coming out of the Poké Ball twice, for an unknown reason.
* When Fergus releases his Gyarados into the water to ride on its back, its lips are blue instead of the normal yellow.
* Mewtwo is mistakenly colored a light blue instead of a light purple on the VHS and DVD cases.
* When Fergus runs over to his injured Gyarados, his {{p|Nidoqueen}} has the color scheme of a {{p|Nidoking}}.
* During the scene where Ash confronts Mewtwo, {{p|Rapidash}} was seen without flames.
* During the scene where Ash is looking at Fergus's Pokémon, his Japanese voice can be heard over the voice of the Pokémon.
* On the DVD scene selection, {{p|Togepi}} is listed as Pokémon {{p|Chikorita|#152}}.
* About 28:45 (DVD release) into the movie, Ash's pupils are entirely brown instead of black with brown near the bottom part of the eye.

===Dub edits===
*The plot in the dubbed English version contains a "fighting is wrong" moral and portrays Mewtwo as a cold heartless villain who just wants to take over Earth. It also contains anti-racism material. Meowth, agreeing with his clone, says, "Maybe if we started looking at what's the same instead of always looking at what's different, well who knows?" The Japanese version instead portrays Mewtwo as a confused being who cannot place himself among other living beings, so his stress of not being able to figure any of that out leads to his destruction of the laboratory on New Island, Team Rocket's new base, and eventually, his plan to get revenge on the world to prove he should be alive.
*During the battle between the Pokémon and their clones, the music that plays in the background is different in both versions: the Japanese version plays instrumental music very softly, while the English version plays ''[[Brother My Brother]]''.
*When Pikachu is repeatedly shocking Ash to try and bring him back to life, Misty says "Pikachu..." in the Japanese version, and "Please, no..." in the English version. A commentary revealed that the dubbers had many alternatives for this piece of dialog, one of them being Misty saying "My bike..." referring to a running gag in the anime.
*In the {{pmin|France|French}} dub of the movie, Misty's Staryu does not make a sound when it is released from its Poké Ball. In all other versions of the film, Staryu's "voice" can be heard twice.
*Three scenes detailing the history of Mewtwo's creation, a full twelve-minute sequence, were removed from the English dub. However, those three scenes were featured in other dubs. The first scene centered around a group of explorers who found an ancient engraving of Mew, and then finding Mew's eyelash. The second detailed the history of [[Dr. Fuji]] and his attempts to clone Mew, as well as {{an|Amber|his daughter}}, who had died as a child. The final scene detailed a young Mewtwo's interaction with clones of the [[Kanto]] starters as well as Amber Fuji. The latter two scenes were later dubbed and made into a short released with the DVD of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', known as ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]''.
*Giovanni denies that Mewtwo's armor is meant to suppress its powers in the dub, stating that it is rather meant to "focus" them. It is stated outright in the original Japanese that the armor is meant to suppress the bulk of its powers.
*Miranda's story about the water of the tears that can revive people exists in the English version only, and is not in the Japanese version.
* In the Latin American dub, Corey was referred to as [[Gary Oak]].
*When Team Rocket is disguised as two Vikings, Brock comments that he wasn't aware that they existed anymore. Ash replies saying that they mostly live in Minnesota, which is an obvious reference to the {{wp|National Football League|NFL}} team, the {{wp|Minnesota Vikings}}.
**However, in the Swedish dub, Ash replies that they live in {{pmin|Norway}}.
**In the Norwegian dub, Ash tells the opposite of the Swedish dub and say they mostly live in Sweden.
**In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}}, Ash tells that there are Vikings in {{wp|Sipoo}}'s archipelago.
**In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish dub}}, Ash tells that they live in Scandinavia.
**In the {{pmin|Portugal|European Portuguese dub}}, Ash tells that they live in {{wp|Vila Franca de Xira}}, a city located to the northeast of {{wp|Lisbon}}.
**In the {{pmin|Latin America|Latin American dub}}, Ash tells that some play American Football.

===Japanese edits from original theatrical release===

* In the wide shot of Mewtwo facing Dr. Fuji, who is explaining to him how he was created, two large test tubes were shown positioned on either side of the screen in front of the characters with a magnified image of each of them. These were pushed off to the edge of the screen in the newer version of the film.
* When Mewtwo is being suited up into Giovanni's armor, Giovanni is shown to be covered in shadow (much like his first appearances in the anime). In the newer version the scene was changed so he could be seen better, probably because his identity in the anime had already been revealed in ''[[EP063|Battle of the Badge]]''.
* A CGI panning effect was added to the gym floor when Giovanni has Mewtwo battle a trainer's {{p|Onix}}.
* When Mewtwo first summons the storm, the shadow color on his hand is changed from purple to pinkish-red.
* Mew floating up to the surface of the water in a bubble was completely re-animated.
* Throughout the film, the original hand-drawn clouds of Mewtwo's storm are replaced with more realistic looking CGI clouds. The water in the storm is also altered to have different shades of blue.
* Mewtwo's castle is changed from hand-drawn to CGI.
* The shot of the big doors opening was replaced with CGI doors. The original hand-drawn doors were actually seen in the US theatrical trailer for ''Pokémon the First Movie''. When the door closes in front of Ash, the scene now pans all the way back to Team Rocket facing the door when it was originally a {{wp|Dissolve (filmmaking)|dissolve}}.
* Another CGI panning effect was added for the shot when Rhyhorn is charging towards Mewtwo.
* The big reveal of Mewtwo's stadium was rendered into CGI.
* The scene with Ash walking forward with all the rescued Pokémon was altered to have them fade into visual sight. In the original, they were drawn as black silhouettes slowly walking outward through the smoke and their bodies interacted with it more. This was also seen in the US trailer of ''Pokémon the First Movie''.
* When Ash is looking down at the Pokémon fighting their clones, they were all originally drawn as silhouettes.
* The tears of life from the Pokémon were changed to CGI.

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==External links==
*[http://pokemonthemovie.warnerbros.com/ Official website]
*[http://webspace.webring.com/people/ds/spookymeggie/vidi.html An article about the Japanese edits]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokémon:_The_First_Movie Wikipedia article]
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190641/ ''Pokémon: The First Movie'' at IMDb]
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Block Bot

2011-02-28T04:24:07Z

Nick102: /* Trivia */

[[Image:Sentry Block Bot.png|thumb|250px|The Block Bot]]
[[Image:Block bots swallowing up Rayquaza.png|left|thumb|250px|The out-of-control Block Bots swallowing up {{mov|Rayquaza|Rayquaza|7}}]]
A '''Block Bot''' (Japanese: '''ブロボ''' ''Burobo'') is a type of robot seen in [[LaRousse City]] in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''. They perform a number of functions, such as acting as a welcoming committee to visitors, and taking pictures for passports. They can also join themselves together to form bridges, and act as LaRousse's defense system.

However, thanks to an attack from a {{mo|Deoxys|Deoxys|7}}, their data was scrambled, became corrupt and they began attacking innocent bystanders, and had to be shut down for repairs. In the final part of the movie, they flooded the streets and almost covered the [[Battle Tower]]. This indirectly led to the evolution of a {{p|Munchlax}} into a {{p|Snorlax}}, which {{Ash}} bounced on to get a passport to shut down the Block Bots.
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==Trivia==
*The Block Bots may be a reference to the robot {{wp|Cubix#Cubix|Cubix}}, who stars in a show of the {{wp|Cubix|same name}}. Both ''Pokémon'' and ''Cubix'' were part of the [[Kids' WB!]] lineup in 2001, and [[4Kids Entertainment]] worked on both shows.
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Pokémon Snap

2011-02-27T09:12:36Z

Nick102: /* Sticker Stations */

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'''Pokémon Snap''' is a spin-off [[Pokémon]] game for the [[Nintendo 64]].

In Pokémon Snap, the famous Pokémon Researcher, [[Professor Oak]], is researching Pokémon on [[Pokémon Island]], and invites [[Todd Snap]], a talented young [[photography|photographer]], to assist in his research. The only current inhabitants of Pokémon Island are wild Pokémon, making it the perfect place to study Pokémon in their natural habitat. Whereas a trainer may not be able to resist catching the wild Pokémon of the island, Todd's photography skills may equally aid in the Professor's research to complete his {{OBP|Pokémon Report|Pokémon Snap}}.

Rather than catching and training Pokémon, the goal is to explore Pokémon Island and photograph its inhabitant Pokémon. Travel is restricted to tracks designed for the [[ZERO-ONE]], and Todd's equipment includes his [[camera]], apples to use as [[Pokémon food]], [[Pester Ball]]s to knock out or stun Pokémon, and a [[Poké Flute]] to wake sleeping Pokémon. Some of these items Todd gains further into his journey, as well as earning the [[Dash Engine]] to increase the speed of the ZERO-ONE.

==Characters==
* [[Professor Oak]]
* [[Todd Snap]]

==Locations==
* [[Pokémon Island]]
* [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]

==Pokémon==

63 species of Pokémon appear in this game:

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<tr><td>
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Charmander}}
* {{p|Charmeleon}}
* {{p|Charizard}}
* {{p|Squirtle}}
* {{p|Metapod}}
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Kakuna}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Pikachu}}
* {{p|Sandshrew}}
* {{p|Sandslash}}
* {{p|Vulpix}}
* {{p|Jigglypuff}}
* {{p|Zubat}}
</td><td>
* {{p|Vileplume}}
* {{p|Diglett}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}
* {{p|Meowth}}
* {{p|Psyduck}}
* {{p|Mankey}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Arcanine}}
* {{p|Poliwag}}
* {{p|Weepinbell}}
* {{p|Victreebel}}
* {{p|Geodude}}
* {{p|Graveler}}
* {{p|Rapidash}}
* {{p|Slowpoke}}
</td><td>
* {{p|Slowbro}}
* {{p|Magnemite}}
* {{p|Magneton}}
* {{p|Doduo}}
* {{p|Grimer}}
* {{p|Muk}}
* {{p|Shellder}}
* {{p|Cloyster}}
* {{p|Haunter}}
* {{p|Electrode}}
* {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Chansey}}
* {{p|Kangaskhan}}
* {{p|Goldeen}}
* {{p|Staryu}}
</td><td>
* {{p|Starmie}}
* {{p|Scyther}}
* {{p|Jynx}}
* {{p|Electabuzz}}
* {{p|Magmar}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Lapras}}
* {{p|Ditto}}
* {{p|Eevee}}
* {{p|Porygon}}
* {{p|Snorlax}}
* {{p|Articuno}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}
* {{p|Moltres}}
</td><td valign=top>
* {{p|Dratini}}
* {{p|Dragonite}}
* {{p|Mew}}
</td></tr></table>

===Pokémon Signs===

Six Pokémon appear in the form of a [[Pokémon sign]].

* {{p|Kingler}}
* {{p|Pinsir}}
* {{p|Koffing}}
* {{p|Cubone}}
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Dugtrio}}

==Sticker Stations==
[[File:Snapstation.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Pokémon Snap Station]]
For a period of time after Snap's launch, Pokémon Snap Sticker Stations were available at {{wp|Blockbuster (movie rental store)|Blockbuster}}, which would print out stickers of pictures which were taken in the game for three dollars. There was also a mode in {{Eng|Pokémon Stadium}} which would take and save pictures of Pokémon and print them out at the Stations.

==Wii Version==
Pokémon Snap was re-released for the [[Wii]]'s Virtual Console on December 4, 2007 in Japan, December 10, 2007 in the US, December 11, 2007 in Europe, and December 14, 2007 in Australia. This version can upload pictures from the game to the [[wp:Wii_Menu#Message_Board|Wii's Message Board]], where they can be transferred to people on the Wii's Address Book.

* [http://www.filb.de/?aktion=komm&id=724 Wii-version videos on Filb.de]

==Reception==
Fans were disappointed by the small number of courses, along with the fact that only 63 of the original 151 Pokémon were included. Despite this, the game received good reviews in the media.

==Trivia==
* This game is one of two games that show Magnemite's evolution that is true to the Pokédex (the other being [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]). In Pokémon Snap, in order to evolve Magnemite, three Magnemite have to be gathered. This differs from the RPG Pokémon games and the anime, where three individual Magnemite are not needed. Ironically, this game also shows a form of Magneton that is not touched on in the anime. In the anime, Magneton is always seen in a connected triangle pattern. In Pokémon Snap, Magneton is seen as three Magnemite floating by themselves, totally unconnected, but in a perfect triangle.
* In the Virtual Console version of the game, {{p|Jynx}}'s face is [[Jynx (Pokémon)#Controversy|recolored]] purple.
* Even though [[legendary Pokémon]] cannot be bred (at least, not in a breeding center), it is clearly shown that {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} are in eggs, which shows they were bred in some sort of way.
* The game also features questionable abilities for certain Pokémon such as {{p|Koffing}} being able to hold onto {{p|Jigglypuff}} without any limbs.
* Magikarp can be found in every course in the game (with the exception of [[Rainbow Cloud]]).
* Despite being a Nintendo 64 title, only 63 of the then 151 Pokémon are in this game. {{p|Ekans}} can be seen in pre-release screenshots, indicating the number may have been 64 at some point in development.
** Also, a few Pokémon were included without their evolved forms, most notably Pikachu.
* This game was adapted into a {{book|Pokémon Snap|novel}} for the [[Pathways to Adventure]] series.
* Although the game features voice acting from the TV series, certain Pokémon that were given new voices for the dub still have their original Japanese voice acting in the game. These include Diglett, Dugtrio, Psyduck and Porygon who, at the time of the game's release, did not have a dub voice.
* Originally, the game that would become Pokémon Snap was not a Pokémon game. Nintendo President Satoru Iwata himself mentioned that the game was originally "a normal game in which you took photos, but the motivation for playing the game wasn't clear." It wasn't until they introduced Pokémon into the game that HAL's Masanobu Yamamoto thought they had a clarified direction. "That time, adopting the Pokémon world clarified what we should do and the direction we should head, and I came to like Pokémon, so I felt like that had saved us."
* In the [[Pokémon Island River|River]] course, {{p|Shellder}} and {{p|Cloyster}} are shown to be capable of {{a|Levitate|levitating}}, an ability that has not been seen in any other media.

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Cloning

2011-02-27T08:47:26Z

Nick102: /* In the anime */

{{search|process of genetic duplication|the glitch|Pokémon cloning}}
'''Cloning''' is a process that creates a genetic duplicate of a being that is or was alive.

==Pokémon basis==
{{Bulbanews|Unused Pokémon design revealed in magazine interview}}
In an interview with @Gamer magazine, [[Junichi Masuda]] and [[Ken Sugimori]] revealed that there was originally going to be a Pokémon based on {{wp|Dolly (sheep)|Dolly}}, the first cloned sheep, but was deemed "too controversial".

==In the games==
While never officially stated, it is implied that the Pokémon produced from [[fossil]]s are created via cloning, as even a small trace of DNA (Such as [[Old Amber|the blood inside a mosquito that has been preserved in amber]]) can produce a living Pokémon. [[Devon Corporation]] and [[Pokémon Lab]] appear to have independently created the process around the same time. Fossil Pokémon revived through this method always start at level 20.

==In the anime==
[[File:Mewtwo Clones.png|thumb|right|Some of Mewtwo's cloned Pokémon]]
Cloning has appeared a few times in the anime. Cloning's most prominent appearance is in [[M01|the first movie]], where [[Doctor Fuji]] creates {{p|Mewtwo|both an enhanced clone of Mew}} as requested by [[Giovanni]] in exchange for funding his primary project, {{an|Amber|a (failed) attempt to duplicate his dead daughter}}, and 3 test clones of the Kanto [[Starter Pokémon]]. Later in the movie Mewtwo itself makes clones of various Pokémon belonging to the trainers that have come to [[New Island]]. All of Mewtwo's clones appear to have been created fully grown, unlike Fuji's clones. All cloned Pokémon (excluding Mewtwo) appear identical to a normal Pokémon of their species, except for multiple black horizontal marks on their bodies.

Mewtwo's clones are also featured in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. The clones are revealed to be fertile (even ones of {{p|Nidoqueen|species normally not so}}), and give birth to offspring who are indistinguishable from normal Pokémon, lacking the tell-tale black markings.

Cloning in the style of the games [[SS015|also exists]] in anime.

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EP072

2011-02-27T04:06:24Z

Nick102: /* Trivia */

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'''The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis''' (Japanese: '''げきとつ！ちょうこだいポケモン''' ''Fierce Battle! Ancient Pokémon'') is the 72nd episode of the [[Pokémon anime]]. It was first broadcast in Japan on November 26, 1998 and in the United States on October 14, 1999.

{{spoilers}}
== Synopsis ==
{{Ash}} is finally training for the [[Pokémon League]], and is battling {{an|Brock}}. Ash's {{TP|Ash|Pikachu}} is battling Brock's {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}}. Pikachu is about to use {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and Vulpix is about to use {{m|Fire Spin}}, when {{an|Jigglypuff}} appears in-between them. At Ash and Brock's command, Pikachu and Vulpix fire their attacks in a different direction, destroying a rock wall. As Ash and his friends walk closer, they see that they have uncovered the entrance to a temple, as well as a gigantic bell. They find an ancient artifact in the rubble, and an archaeologist named [[Eve]] takes it.

Eve and the other archaeologists are digging up artifacts related to the ancient city of Pokémopolis, and a professor finds a spoon similar to the first artifact. Pokémopolis was destroyed in a storm a long time ago, and an ancient tablet reads that two great powers of destruction will fight and destroy the world, and no human knows the secret to stop them.

That night, [[Team Rocket]] attempts to steal the rare and valuable artifacts from the temple. [[Jessie]] has her {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} enter the temple and bring back the most valuable thing it can find. It brings back a dark object that appears to be three dark orbs together. It absorbs Arbok, and chases after Team Rocket. It makes footprints in the ground as it chases them, as though it is invisible. It absorbs them as well, offscreen.

Next day, the professor finds the dark device, and is absorbed by it. It then absorbs all the archaeologists except Eve, and turns into a [[Giant Pokémon|giant]] {{p|Gengar}} with strange markings on it. Gengar heads to the nearest town to destroy it. As the nearest town is [[Pallet Town]], Ash tries to stop it. Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and Brock chase after it while Eve heads back to the van, where the artifacts are floating around. He sends {{TP|Ash|Pidgeotto}} after it, but the {{m|Gust}} Attack doesn't do much, and Pidgeotto is absorbed by Gengar. Brock sends {{TP|Brock|Onix|Steelix}} after it and has Onix use {{m|Bind}}, wrapping around Gengar's leg, but Gengar absorbs it too.

Gengar chases Ash, Misty, and Brock back to the van, where Eve is possessed by the two strange artifacts (the one that looks like a spoon and the other one with the same design), and the spoon sticks in the other one like a key, and the spell on Eve and the other artifacts is broken. The two artifacts then transform into a giant {{p|Alakazam}}, also with strange markings on it. Gengar and Alakazam battle. Alakazam shoots energy waves that, when they hit the ground or a wall, transform into strangely-shaped stones. What those are is unknown. Gengar and Alakazam enter a beam struggle, and where the beams collide, they shoot into the sky, threatening to destroy the entire planet.

Ash has his Pikachu use Thunderbolt on them when they step into the water, but although they are affected, no significant damage is caused to them. Then, Jigglypuff appears and {{m|Sing|sings}} its song. Everyone inside the giant Gengar falls asleep, but Gengar and Alakazam do not, as Jigglypuff is too small to put them to sleep. Gengar knocks Alakazam backward, and it crashes into Jigglypuff, sending it flying into the distance, Team Rocket style.

However, Jigglypuff's song makes the giant bell glow, and it summons forth a [[giant Pokémon|giant]] {{p|Jigglypuff}}. The giant Jigglypuff's song is loud and powerful enough to put the giant Gengar and Alakazam to sleep, as well as Ash, Misty, Brock, Eve, Pikachu, and {{TP|Misty|Togepi|Togetic}}. Just like the regular Jigglypuff, the giant Jigglypuff gets angry when it sees that Gengar and Alakazam fell asleep, and pulls off the head of the bell, revealing it to be a paintbrush, and scribbles on Gengar and Alakazam's faces.

When Ash and the others wake up, the dark clouds have vanished, as have the three giant Pokémon. The artifacts and all the giant Gengar's victims have all reappeared. Ash walks up to Team Rocket, and they decide not to battle Ash this time, and run off.

So the mystery of Pokémopolis has been solved, but the biggest mystery has yet to be solved - will Ash ever get to training for the Pokémon League?

== Major events ==
*[[Brock's Vulpix]] is revealed to know {{m|Quick Attack}}.{{tt|*|Called Agility in the English dub}}
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=== Debuts ===
==== Pokémon debuts ====
===== TV episode debuts =====
* {{p|Alakazam}}

== Characters ==
=== Humans ===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* {{an|Professor Oak}}
* [[Eve]]

=== Pokémon ===
[[Who’s That Pokémon?]]: {{p|Jigglypuff}} (''US and international''), {{p|Alakazam|Foodin}} (''Japan'')

* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Pidgeotto}} ({{OP|Ash|Pidgeotto}})
* {{p|Krabby}} ({{OP|Ash|Krabby}}; at {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}})
* {{p|Muk}} ({{OP|Ash|Muk}}; at {{an|Professor Oak|Oak}}'s {{TP|Professor Oak|Laboratory}})
* {{p|Onix}} ({{OP|Brock|Onix}})
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}})
* {{p|Arbok}} ({{OP|Jessie|Arbok}})
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}})
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Alakazam}} ({{pkmn2|giant}}; debut)
* {{p|Gengar}} ({{pkmn2|giant}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} (artifact)

== Trivia ==
[[File:Unknown Pokemopolis Pokemon Artifact.png|thumb|Unreleased Pokémon]]
* This is the second time someone (namely the giant Gengar and Alakazam) doesn't fall asleep to Jigglypuff's song, though Jigglypuff was too small to affect them.
* The giant Gengar's ability to trap other people and Pokémon inside it's body is somewhat similar to the {{mov|Groudon|fake Groudon|6}} from ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]''. Coincidentally, Team Rocket were trapped inside both.
* Alakazam uses a move similar to {{m|Psycho Cut}}, although this was revealed [[Generation IV|three generations after.]]
* This episode is one of the very few where Team Rocket doesn't blast off.
* This episode is featured on the ''Volume 2: Jigglypuff'' copy of [[Pokémon All-Stars]].
* While examining the various artifacts inside the tent, {{an|Brock}} is seen holding one of the [[Unreleased Pokémon and characters|unused Pokémon]].

=== Errors ===
* In the beginning of this episode Ash commands Pikachu to use "Electric attack" on [[Brock's Vulpix]]. {{t|Electric}} is a type, not a move (unlike Psychic, which is both a [[Psychic (type)|type]] and a [[Psychic (move)|move]]).
* Although Arbok was the first Pokémon to go into the Dark Device it is never seen for the rest of the episode.
* The title card for this episode misspells ''Pokémopolis'' as ''Pokemopolis'' without the accent over the '''e'''.
* Brock's Vulpix used {{m|Agility}} in this episode, a move it is [[Anime move errors|normally incapable of learning]]. In the original Japanese version, Brock tells Vulpix to use {{m|Quick Attack}}.

=== Dub edits ===
* Ash commanded Pikachu to use {{m|ThunderShock}} on Gengar and Alakazam to free himself, Misty, Brock and Eve from being frozen by Gengar. In the original Japanese version, Ash commanded Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Gengar and Alakazam.

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Slowking (Pokémon)

2011-02-26T01:35:55Z

Nick102: /* Trivia */

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=water | type2=psychic | prevnum=198 | nextnum=200 | prev=Murkrow | next=Misdreavus }}
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jdex=082 |
hdex=344 |
obrow=268 |
opbrow=188 |
typen=2 |
type1=Water |
type2=Psychic |
species=Royal |
height-ftin=6'07" |
height-m=2.0 |
weight-lbs=175.3 |
weight-kg=79.5 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Oblivious |
ability2=Own Tempo |
abilityd=Regenerator |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Monster |
egggroup2=Water 1 |
eggcycles=20 |
evsd=3 |
expyield=164 |
lv100exp=1,000,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Pink |
catchrate=70 |
body=06 |
pokefordex=slowking |
generation=2 |
footnotes=}}
'''Slowking''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヤドキング''' ''Yadoking'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Psychic}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Slowpoke}} when [[trade]]d while holding a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}}. It is one of Slowpoke's two final forms.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Slowking are regular Slowpoke who suffered a peculiar event. The {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}} they rarely hold attracts {{p|Shellder}}, and gets bitten on its head instead of its tail. The poison that the Shellder secretes reached Slowpoke's brain, causing it to become extremely intelligent. Upon evolving, the lighter-coloration on the tip of Slowpoke’s tail disappeared. Like {{p|Slowbro}}, Slowking also has a scaled underbelly, if lower in position compared to Slowbro’s.

In appearance, Slowking looks much like a bipedal Slowpoke with its Shellder resembling a crown, although the shape of Slowking's eyes and the scales on its belly cause it to differ from its pre-evolution. There is a small red gem on the upper part of the "crown". Slowking also somehow gains a red and white ruff around its neck to emphasize its "regality."

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Due to the way Shellder's poison reacted with its brain, Slowking possess an amazing intelligence, to the point that it can match that of a human's and can understand and speak the human language. They can plan situations with effective results. Every time Slowking yawns, Shellder injects more poison into it, making it even more intelligent.

Slowking has a weaker Defense stat than Slowbro's, as a trade-off to having strong Special Defense. Slowking can use {{m|Nasty Plot}} and the rarely seen {{m|Trump Card}} attack while being unable to learn {{m|Slack Off}} and {{m|Amnesia}} on its own (those two moves would have to come from the Slowpoke it evolved from).

===Behavior===
Because Slowking is much more intelligent than {{p|Slowpoke}} or {{p|Slowbro}}, wild Slowking must lead colonies of wild Slowpoke and Slowbro in times of crisis. According to [[The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide]], it has such an easy-going personality that it never gets stressed.

===Habitat===
[[File:Watersedge.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon}}]]
Slowking lives with the Slowpoke and Slowbro at their paradise to lead them.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
It is very likely that Slowking is a carnivore, like Slowpoke and Slowbro, and feeds on river fish.

==In the anime==
[[File:Talking Slowking.png|200px|right|thumb|215px|A Slowking in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====''[[Slowking's Day]]''====
Slowking first appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. This {{pkmn2|talking}} Slowking gave {{Ash}} advice on where to find the orbs. This same Slowking made another appearance in a special episode called ''Slowking's Day'' that showed what he does on a daily basis.

====Other====
A Slowking belonging to [[Conway]] appeared in ''[[DP050|Tag! We're It...!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[DP089|Up Close and Personable!]]''.

===Minor appearances===
A group of Slowpoke were trying to reach a [[King's Rock]] to evolve to Slowking in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]''. One finally succeeded at the end.

A Slowking appeared in {{AP|Larvitar}} and {{p|Unown}}'s vision in the episode ''[[EP263|Address Unown]]''. As all the Pokémon in this vision were seen recently, it is possibly the same one that appeared three episodes beforehand.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP260|Slowking|Ash's Pokédex|Slowking, the Royal Pokémon. Slowking possess great knowledge and inspiration, and are known for maintaining a level head in any circumstances.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP050|Slowking|Dawn's Pokédex|Slowking, the Royal Pokémon. It has tremendous intelligence and intuition. No matter what the situation, {{a|Own Tempo|it stays calm and collected}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
A hint of Slowking's existence first appeared in {{PAV|7}}, while [[Lorelei]] was musing on {{p|Slowbro}}'s enhanced abilities after it had been bitten by {{p|Shellder}}. She remarked that {{p|Slowpoke}} would likely have further improved abilities if it was bitten on its head.

However, Slowking's proper debut was in {{PAV|13}}, under the ownership of [[Sham]]. It was able to use its {{m|Snore}} alongside [[Carl]]'s {{p|Magcargo}} to attack even when asleep. However, a double {{m|Giga Drain}} defeated them both.

Slowking appeared once more under the ownership of Lorelei herself in {{PAV|23}}, and was used to escape the [[Icefall Cave]] when [[Carr]] detonated his {{p|Forretress}}, as well as to battle [[Sird]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Slowking (TCG)}}

==Game data==
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=water
|type2=psychic
|gen=2
|golddex=It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
|silverdex=When its head was bitten, toxins entered {{p|Slowpoke}}'s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
|crystaldex=Every time it {{m|yawn}}s, {{p|Shellder}} injects more poison into it. The poison makes it more intelligent.
|stadium2dex=It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
|rsdex=Slowking undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this Pokémon apparently forgets everything it has learned if the Shellder on its head comes off.
|emeralddex=It undertakes research every day to solve the mysteries of the {{pkmn|world}}. However, it apparently forgets everything if the Shellder on its head comes off.
|firereddex=When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
|leafgreendex=It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
|dpptdex=Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
|heartgolddex=It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
|soulsilverdex=When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
|bwdex={{tt|シェルダーに　かまれたことによって　ノーベルしょうを　じゅしょうした　かがくしゃなみの　ちのうを　えた。|Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.}}
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability |
gen=2 |
type=water |
type2=psychic |
gsarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slowpoke}} |
carea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slowpoke}} |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slowpoke}} |
gen4ex=pearl |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slowpoke}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slowpoke}} |
hgssarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Slowpoke}} |
palarea=Pond |
bwarea=[[Fertility Shrine]] ({{m|Surf}}ing spots)|
bwrarity=Rare|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=water
|type2=psychic
|trozei=Endless Level 65 Forever Level 16 Pair Trozei [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Slowpoke}}
|md2=[[Surrounded Sea]] (B1-B20) [[Miracle Sea]] (B1-B18) [[Deep Miracle Sea]] (B1-B4) [[Bottomless Sea]] (B1-B49)
|ranger3=[[Oblivia Ruins]] [[Dark Temple]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=water|
type2=psychic|
HP= 95 |
Attack= 75 |
Defense=80 |
SpAtk= 100 |
SpDef= 110 |
Speed= 30 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|type2=Psychic
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=water|
type2=psychic|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 200 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Slowking|Water|Psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Power Gem|Rock|Special|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Yawn|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|5|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|9|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|14|Confusion|Psychic|Special|50|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|19|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|36|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|45|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Trump Card|Normal|Special|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level5|54|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|58|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Slowking|Water|Psychic|5|2}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Slowking|Water|Psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psycho Shock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM28|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echo Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM56|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM60|Postpone|Dark|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Smooth Over|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Slowking|Water|Psychic|5|2}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Slowking|water|psychic|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|411|Bastiodon}}|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|060|Poliwag}}{{MSP|061|Poliwhirl}}{{MSP|062|Poliwrath}}{{MSP|186|Politoed}}{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}|Belly Drum|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|131|Lapras}}{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|184|Azumarill}}{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|100|100|10|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|194|Wooper}}{{MSP|195|Quagsire}}{{MSP|258|Mudkip}}{{MSP|259|Marshtomp}}{{MSP|260|Swampert}}{{MSP|369|Relicanth}} {{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|618|Maggyo}}|Mud Sport|Ground|Status|—|—|15|Cute|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}}{{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|108|Lickitung}}{{MSP|463|Lickilicky}}{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}{{MSP|293|Whismur}} {{MSP|294|Loudred}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|357|Tropius}}|Stomp|Normal|Physical|65|100|20|Tough|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|143|Snorlax}}{{MSP|363|Spheal}}{{MSP|364|Sealeo}}{{MSP|365|Walrein}}|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|054|Psyduck}}{{MSP|055|Golduck}}{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}} {{MSP|271|Lombre}}{{MSP|272|Ludicolo}}{{MSP|408|Cranidos}}{{MSP|409|Rampardos}}|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2||'''}}{{learnlist/breedf|Slowking|water|psychic|5|1}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Slowking|water|psychic|5|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Slowking|water|psychic|5|2}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Slowking|Water|Psychic|5|2}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|079|Slowpoke|||||Slack Off|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|079|Slowpoke|||||Amnesia|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|079|Slowpoke|d||||Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Slowking|Water|Psychic|5|2}}

====Special moves====

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=water |
ndex=199 |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Bountiful Sea |
P1=Empty your mind of anxiety, and solutions will come to you. |
P2=Please, be careful. My health has been reduced to half. |
P3=I am weary... The weight of my head forces me down... |
PL=Ah, yes, yes. My level appears to have risen. |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=12 |
iq=B |
Ranger3=yes |
assist3=Psychic |
group3=Psychic |
field3=Teleport |
field3power=- |
browser3=It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=079
|name1=Slowpoke
|type1-1=Water
|type2-1=Psychic
|evotype1=Trade
|held1=King's Rock
|sprite2=199
|name2=Slowking
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=water|
type2=psychic|
gen=2|
gender=none|
ndex=199|
name=Slowking|
}}

==Trivia==
*The Slowking that appeared in ''The Power of One'' is one of the few Pokémon in the anime who [[Talking Pokémon|talked]] like a human without telepathy. This likely may have been given to him as a trait for Slowpoke's boosted intelligence after being bitten by Shellder. Other Slowking that appeared later on in the anime did not have this same trait, thus making it unique to this one.
*Slowking is the only Pokémon with a [[catch rate]] of 70.
*In the TCG, Slowking's {{TCG|Southern Islands}} card is the only card depicting a Pokémon introduced after [[Generation I]] to have a square evolution box, in Japan only. In English, the Southern Islands collection used the Neo-era designs, which, like all later card layouts, feature a circular evolution box.
*Interestingly, the {{p|Shellder}} of {{p|Slowbro}}'s shiny form is gold, like a shiny Shellder. This is not so for shiny Slowking.
*Despite being Slow'''king''', Slowking can be female. Interestingly, this also occurs with Slowpoke's other evolution, Slowbro, with ''bro'' being short for ''brother''.

===Origin===
Slowking's shell makes it similar to {{wp|hermit crab}}s, though it is physically similar to {{wp|giant salamanders}} and {{wp|hippopotami}} with {{wp|leucism}}, which causes their skin to turn pink. Its shell "crown" may also be a reference to the mythical {{wp|sazae-oni}}, a magical sea demon of Japanese folklore distinguished by its spiny "sazae" or "turban shaped" snail shell. It is also based on a king, as the growth around its neck is based on a king's {{wp|Ruff (clothing)|ruff}} while its shell is similar to a crown.

====Name origin====
Slowking's name is a combination of ''slow'' and ''king''. Its Japanese name is a combination of 宿主 ''yadonushi'', (parasitic) host, and English ''king''. The ''Yado'' part of Slowking's Japanese name may also refer to 宿借り ''yadokari'', {{wp|hermit crab}}.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Laschoking - From ''lasch'' (lame or lackadaisical) and ''king''.
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Roigada - From ''roi'' (king) and ''flagada'' (lacking vigor).
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 야도킹 ''Yadoking''
*[[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]: 河馬王 ''Hé Mǎ Wáng'' - "Hippopotamus king".

==External links==

{{PokémonPrevNext | type=water | type2=psychic | prevnum=198 | nextnum=200 | prev=Murkrow | next=Misdreavus }}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Laschoking]]
[[es:Slowking]]
[[fr:Roigada]]
[[it:Slowking]]
[[ja:ヤドキング]]
[[pl:Slowking]]
[[pt:Slowking (pokémon)]]

M01

2011-02-24T06:26:37Z

Nick102: /* Japanese edits from original theatrical release */

{{MovieInfobox|
|colorscheme=Kanto
|entitle=Mewtwo Strikes Back
|jatitle=ミュウツーの逆襲
|rotitle=Mewtwo's Counterattack
|poster=Movie 1 poster.png
|jpprem=July 18, 1998
|usprem=November 10, 1999
|jpvid=
|usvid=March 21, 2000
|usrating=G
|ukrating=PG
|carating=PG
|qurating=?
|irrating=PG
|aurating=G
|nzrating=G
|jprating=G
|derating=6
}}
'''Pokémon the First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back''' (Japanese: '''ミュウツーの{{tt|逆襲|ぎゃくしゅう}}''' ''Mewtwo's Counterattack'', officially ''Mewtwo Strikes Back!'' in Japan) is the first Pokémon movie. It debuted in Japanese theaters on July 18, 1998, and then made its way to North American theaters on November 10, 1999.

''Mewtwo Strikes Back'' was shown with the [[Pikachu Shorts|Pikachu Short]] movie ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''.

==Other posters and logos==
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Pikachu the Movie 1 poster.png|''Pikachu the Movie'' poster
File:M01Japanese.png‎|Final ''Mewtwo's Counterattack'' movie poster
File:Pokemon the first movie.jpg|English theatrical poster
File:M01Mewtwo Mew.png|Poster featuring Mewtwo and Mew
File:Japanese M01 Logo.png|''Mewtwo's Counterattack'' logo
File:M01 Logo.png|''Pokémon the First Movie'' logo
</gallery>

==Synopsis==
{{spoilers}}
{{an|Giovanni}}, the leader of [[Team Rocket]], has managed to create an enhanced clone of {{p|Mew}}. In this, he has created {{an|Mewtwo}}. As the story begins, a confused Mewtwo asks himself who he is, what he is, and where he came from. Just then, Mewtwo wakes up in a stasis tube in one of Team Rocket's laboratories, where the scientists study him. Mewtwo breaks out of his test tube, as the head scientist, [[Dr. Fuji]], tells Mewtwo that he was made by humans and is a clone. Mewtwo is angry that the scientists see him more as an end result to their project and less of a sentient being so he destroys the lab and kills all the scientists. Dr. Fuji says to himself that he regrets playing God before dying at the hands of Mewtwo. Then, Giovanni arrives in his private helicopter and offers to help give some value to Mewtwo's life. Mewtwo takes up the offer, and is put in a suit of armor to prevent him from rebelling against Team Rocket.

Over the next few weeks, Mewtwo does most of Team Rocket's dirty work, capturing wild Pokémon and beating any {{pkmn|Trainer}}s that come into the gym in [[Viridian City]], including [[Gary Oak]]. Mewtwo has had enough and blasts off out of Team Rocket HQ and back to the island where he was born.

Upon returning to the island where he was born, Mewtwo vows to get revenge on those who created and tried to enslave him, and more importantly, to prove his worth as a living being by finding and beating his original, Mew.

Meanwhile, {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} are preparing for lunch until a Pokémon Trainer known as [[Raymond]] shows up and challenges Ash, who is happy to oblige, since he enjoys one or two battles before lunch. With Pikachu jumping into battle, Ash easily beats the Pokémon Trainer. What he doesn't know is that he's being watched, not only by Team Rocket, but by a mysterious third party. [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}, who were also watching the battle, don't have any food. Suddenly, a Dragonite flies in with a letter for Ash and friends. It projects a hologram of a mysterious woman who tells the Trainers to head to a pier in order to get to an island fortress called [[New Island]].

Later, the gang arrive at the [[Pokémon Center]] and discover that the [[Nurse Joy]] who works there has been missing for quite a while. {{mov|Miranda}}, the pier master tells them that she has lived on the pier all her life and that the storm is the fiercest she's ever seen. She then tells a story to everyone present about how some people died in a storm many years ago, however legend has it that the tears of the Pokémon restored the people to life.

Soon, most of the other Pokémon Trainers take off for a place called New Island. Team Rocket give Ash and friends a boat ride, but the storm proves too much for them, so they have to use Ash and Misty's Water Pokémon to get all the way to New Island.

As the heroes barely arrive at New Island, the mystery woman from the hologram letter greets them and takes them to the dining room to meet the other Trainers who arrived safely.

Meanwhile, as Team Rocket try to get inside the fortress, Mew can be seen flying around without a care in the world.

As they arrive in the dining room, Ash and friends meet three Pokémon Trainers named [[Neesha]], [[Fergus]], and [[Corey]]. Just then, the mystery woman introduces everybody in the room to her master, who is revealed to be none other than Mewtwo! Then, the woman faints, Brock quickly catches her, and it is revealed that the mystery woman is the missing Nurse Joy. Mewtwo tells the Trainers that humans are weak and cruel, and the world will fall into ruin because it is controlled by them. He also says that Pokémon are no better off, since they choose to associate with humans.

As Team Rocket get into the fortress and make their way into a laboratory, they come across a weird-looking machine, a computer, and Pokémon sleeping in giant pods. Jessie accidentally sits on the computer controls which play back a recorded message from Dr. Fuji about the fossilized eyelash of Mew that was created to form Mewtwo. Suddenly, the machine takes a piece of hair from Meowth to create a clone of him.

Mewtwo leads Ash and the other Trainers into the stadium part of the fortress and suggests that they should battle Pokémon to see who is the strongest, the clones versus the originals. Ash's {{AP|Charizard}}, Corey's {{p|Venusaur}}, and Neesha's {{p|Blastoise}} are no match for Mewtwo's clones, and he claims the originals with his own specialized [[Poké Ball]]s. Mewtwo then announces that the other Pokémon will be taken to be cloned. The clones will remain safe on the island while Mewtwo's storms destroy the planet. He then sends the Balls after the Pokémon.

Immediately all the Trainers are on the run. Some Pokémon are captured before they realize what's happening, some attempt to outrun the Clone Balls and some attempt to use their attacks to defend themselves. However it's no use and the Pokémon are all being captured one by one. Ash gets an idea and, reasoning that Mewtwo can't capture his Pokémon if they're already inside their Poké Balls, recalls {{AP|Bulbasaur}} and {{AP|Squirtle}}. However it turns out to be no use, as the Clone Balls instead capture the Poké Balls with Bulbasaur and Squirtle still inside! Brock suggests carrying the Pokémon away, but while Misty successfully hides {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} inside her bag, {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} and {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} aren't so lucky and are also captured.

Now {{AP|Pikachu}} is the only Pokémon still uncaptured, and as it's now the only target, the Poké Balls have little trouble focusing on it. It is nearly captured at one point, however Ash uses his body to block, giving Pikachu a chance to run. Pikachu heads towards a nearby suspended staircase and uses {{m|ThunderShock}} to take out a few of the Clone Balls. Ash is desperate to save Pikachu and follows it up the staircase. Pikachu is forced to use its ThunderShock every few seconds, which in combination with constantly being on the run, leaves it exhausted. As a result, Pikachu is forced off the staircase while dodging the Balls, falling a long way. Ash jumps off after Pikachu to protect it, but before he can grab his friend, a Clone Ball finally manages to capture Pikachu. Ash grabs the ball before he falls into the pool of water at the base of the staircase, and loses his grip on it underwater. Ash follows it up, out of the pool, and towards the entrance to the laboratory where Team Rocket is.

The same machine that cloned Meowth earlier is now processing all of the Clone Balls, and Ash grabs the one Pikachu is in just as the machine does as well. Fighting against the machine's many arms, Ash eventually manages to get the Clone Ball away, destroying the machine in the process. Pikachu is released from the Clone Ball and shakes itself off, hating being confined to the space. Happily, it reunites with Ash, but the clones are now freed from their stasis tubes, prepared to join Mewtwo. The remaining Clone Balls are released from the machine in an explosion, and all open to free the Pokémon inside, including Ash's Squirtle and Bulbasaur's Poké Balls.

Mewtwo demands to know what happened in the explosion, and Ash emerges from the smoke with his and every Trainer's Pokémon. Ash tries to punch Mewtwo, but Mewtwo's forcefield sends him flying. Just then, after hearing all the commotion, Mew flies down and creates a giant bubble, which Ash lands on, breaking his fall. Mew encounters his clone and tells him that the originals will never be defeated by their copies when they fight without special powers. Thus, Mew and Mewtwo have a big battle that follows, which is about Pokémon fighting for the meaning of their lives, since (as Mewtwo sees it) clones have no value, and whoever wins will be the "real" Pokémon, not the worthless clone.

Ash is horrified to see all the Pokémon fighting their clones, especially Pikachu getting slapped to death by his clone. He eventually falls back down to the stadium floor, causing Misty and Brock to come to his aid. They and Nurse Joy talk about how Mewtwo and all the clones are living beings with value, as well as how when one animal invades the territory of another animal, it doesn't give up until it's driven the trespasser away. And then everyone expresses fear that the originals and clones will never give up, resulting in their deaths.

As Team Rocket also look on in horror, Meowth talks with his clone about philosophy and the moon, and how tasteful it is to be talking about the moon at a time like this.

Just as Mew and Mewtwo are about to finish each other off with huge energy blasts, Ash, angered by the continuous fighting, runs between them, demanding them to stop. The two blasts of energy come in contact with him together, and being so powerful, it turned him into stone.

The stadium becomes silent, save for Pikachu, who runs to Ash's side. After trying to wake him up, Pikachu uses Thunderbolt in vain, as Ash stays unmoving. Pikachu begins to cry at losing its friend, as do the rest of those present in the stadium due to {{wp|suicide|Ash's sacrifice}}. The tears of all the Pokémon come together and magically revive Ash, bringing him back to life just like in the story Miranda told earlier.

After witnessing all of this, Mewtwo states that it does not matter who is more powerful, that the clones and originals both have value, and nothing else about the matter. He also says that it would be best if no one knew about what happened. When Mewtwo flies off, he tells Ash that he will find a place where he and the clones can live in peace. As a result, all the memories of this event are erased from the Trainers' minds.

Ash, Misty, and Brock instantly find themselves back at the pier with no memory of their adventure on New Island. Ash sees a Mew in the clouds as the storm ends, but Misty and Brock do not, thinking it only to be a mirage.

Meanwhile, Team Rocket lie dormant on the empty New Island as the credits begin to roll.

==Major events==
===Debuts===
* {{p|Mewtwo}}
* {{p|Mew}}
* {{p|Donphan}}
* {{p|Nidoqueen}}
* {{p|Seadra}}
* {{p|Golduck}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Misty}}
* {{an|Brock}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[James]]
* [[Gary Oak]] (cameo)
* {{an|Giovanni}}
* [[Dr. Fuji]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Officer Jenny]]
* [[Neesha]]
* [[Fergus]]
* [[Corey]]
* {{mov|Miranda}}
* [[Raymond]]
* Announcer
* {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s
* Other [[Pokémon Trainer]]s

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}}, clone)
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}, clone)
* {{p|Togepi}} ({{OP|Misty|Togepi}})
* {{p|Bulbasaur}} ({{OP|Ash|Bulbasaur}}, clone)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}}, clone)
* {{p|Squirtle}} ({{OP|Ash|Squirtle}}, clone)
* {{p|Staryu}} ({{OP|Misty|Staryu}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} ({{OP|Misty|Psyduck}}, clone)
* {{p|Vulpix}} ({{OP|Brock|Vulpix}}, clone)
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Nidoking}} ({{Gary}}'s)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ({{OP|Gary|Arcanine}})
* {{p|Persian}} ({{OP|Giovanni|Persian}})
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{an|Mewtwo|anime}})
* {{p|Mew}} ([[Mew (movie 1)|anime]])
* {{p|Nidoqueen}} ([[Fergus]]'s, clone)
* {{p|Golduck}} (Fergus's, clone)
* {{p|Tentacruel}} (Fergus's, clone)
* {{p|Seadra}} (Fergus's, clone)
* {{p|Gyarados}} (Fergus's, clone)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} (Fergus's, clone)
* {{p|Venusaur}} ([[Corey]]'s, clone, named バーナード ''Bernard'' in Japanese, ''Bruteroot'' in English)
* {{p|Pidgeot}} (Corey's, clone)
* {{p|Sandslash}} (Corey's, clone)
* {{p|Hitmonlee}} (Corey's, clone)
* {{p|Rhyhorn}} (Corey's, clone)
* {{p|Scyther}} (Corey's, clone)
* {{p|Blastoise}} ([[Neesha]]'s, clone, named くすくす ''Kusukusu'' in Japanese, ''Shellshocker'' in English)
* {{p|Wigglytuff}} (Neesha's, clone)
* {{p|Ninetales}} (Neesha's, clone)
* {{p|Vileplume}} (Neesha's, clone)
* {{p|Rapidash}} (Neesha's, clone)
* {{p|Dewgong}} (Neesha's, clone)
* {{p|Golem}} ([[Raymond]]'s)
* {{p|Machamp}} (Raymond's)
* {{p|Venomoth}} (Raymond's)
* {{p|Pinsir}} (Raymond's)
* {{p|Donphan}} (Raymond's)
* {{p|Raticate}}
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Alakazam}}
* {{p|Magneton}}
* {{p|Tauros}} ({{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s'; new, multiple)
* {{p|Dragonite}}
* {{p|Venonat}}
* {{p|Caterpie}}
* {{p|Ekans}}
* {{p|Drowzee}}
* {{p|Nidorino}}
* {{p|Growlithe}}
* {{p|Bellsprout}}
* {{p|Electabuzz}}
* {{p|Weedle}}

==Cast==
{{cast/h|Kanto}}
{{cast|Kanto|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Veronica Taylor|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Kanto|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Kanto|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Rachael Lillis|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Kanto|Misty's Togepi|disp=Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|トゲピー|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Eric Stuart|Takeshi|Yuji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ　ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Jessie|Rachael Lillis|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|James|Eric Stuart|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Kanto|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Maddie Blaustein|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Mewtwo (anime)|disp=Mewtwo|Phillip Bartlett|Mewtwo|Masachika Ichimura|ミュウツー|市村正親}}
{{cast|Kanto|Mew (movie 1)|disp=Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|Mew|Kōichi Yamadera|ミュウ|山寺宏一}}
{{cast|Kanto|Corey|Ted Lewis|Sorao|Tōru Furuya|ソラオ|古谷徹}}
{{cast|Kanto|Neesha|Lisa Ortiz|Sweet|Aiko Satō|スイート|佐藤藍子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Fergus|Jimmy Zoppi|Umio|Wataru Takagi|ウミオ|高木渉}}
{{cast|Kanto|Nurse Joy|Megan Hollingshead|Joy|Ayako Shiraishi|ジョーイ|白石文子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Officer Jenny|Megan Hollingshead|Junsar|Chinami Nishimura|ジュンサー|西村ちなみ}}
{{cast|Kanto|Miranda (movie)|disp=Miranda|Kayzie Rogers|Voyager|Sachiko Kobayashi|ボイジャー|小林幸子}}
{{cast|Kanto|Giovanni (anime)|disp=Giovanni|Ted Lewis|Sakaki|Hirotaka Suzuoki|サカキ|鈴置洋孝}}
{{cast|Kanto|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
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==Soundtrack==
{{main|Pokémon the First Movie (soundtrack)}}

==Trivia==
* Originally, this movie was supposed to be the series finale of Pokémon, however, the anime was so successful that it was renewed for another season, The Adventures In The Orange Islands
* The events of this movie happen after ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]'' and before ''[[EP068|Make Room for Gloom]]'', though it premiered in Japan between ''[[EP054|The Case of the K-9 Caper]]'' and ''[[EP055|Pokémon Paparazzi]]''. It should be noted that were it not for the four-month hiatus caused by [[EP038]], this movie would have debuted shortly after [[EP065|Showdown at the Poké-Corral]], Mewtwo's final cameo appearance in the TV Series.
* There are three versions of this movie:
** The first version was the version released in Japanese theaters and was the first Japanese DVD release.
** The second version was a re-released DVD, containing re-done animation, cleaned up effects and new computer generated animation. This version was later used for the dub.
** The third version was the English dub. This removed the Mewtwo's origin sequence and ultimately, it portrayed Mewtwo as a cold heartless villain who just wanted to take over the planet.
* ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'' is a sequel to this movie.
* Several [[moves]] were used by Pokémon in this movie that were not yet available in the games. {{an|Mewtwo}} used {{m|Shadow Ball}}, the clone {{p|Blastoise}} used {{m|Rapid Spin}}, and Raymond's {{p|Donphan}}, itself a Pokémon not available yet, used {{m|Rollout}}. This is likely due to the movie's release being relatively closer to [[Generation II]] than [[Generation I]].
* Jessie and James ask "Who's that Pokémon?" when the silhouettes of the Pokémon, including Meowth, appear in the cloning machine. This is a reference to [[Who's That Pokémon?|the segment]] that appeared between commercial breaks during the anime at the time, and is also present in the Japanese version.
* Misty's {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} was the only Pokémon that wasn't cloned by Mewtwo. She was able to hide her {{p|Togepi}} in her bag, and unlike Brock's {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}}, it didn't get captured.
**Misty's {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} was also not cloned by Mewtwo, however unlike Togepi and Vulpix it remained inside its Poké Ball during the gathering.
***As a result, {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} is the only Pokémon belonging to [[Ash's friends]] seen during the movie that is not released from its Poké Ball during the gathering.
* Some of the Pokémon on the poster didn't appear in the actual movie itself.
* This is the only movie which does not feature Ash on the cover. Interestingly, Pikachu does appear. This does not apply to the Japanese version.
* The movie was re-released on DVD in Japan and contained the Japanese and English audio tracks along with the complete 'Origin of Mewtwo' short.
* The home video release of the film had a trailer of [[M02|the second movie]] and came with [[Mewtwo (Wizards Promo 14)|a free trading card]].
* ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' is the first appearance of the {{cat|Generation II Pokémon}}, {{p|Snubbull}} and {{p|Marill}}, and the feature film is the first appearance of {{p|Donphan}}.
* This was the first film confirmed as canon to the anime; during [[EP063]]-[[EP065]], scenes of Mewtwo breaking out of the lab and battling at Giovanni's gym can be seen. Furthermore, the film used footage of [[Gary Oak]] battling Mewtwo. The director's commentary jokes that they had to get a 'stand-in' for Gary because his agent was asking for too much.
* Raymond, the Trainer that Ash faces in the introduction to the movie wears a bandanna with a white marking similar to that of [[Team Aqua]]'s logo.
* This movie marks the ''only'' time in the anime that [[Ash's Pikachu]] is shown going ''into'' a [[Poké Ball]], and only the second time it has come out of one (the other being in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'').
* This is the second time Ash dies and then comes back to life, the first being in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]''.
* The nickname of [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Blastoise}} is ''Shellshocker'', which contains 12 characters. This is impossible in the {{pkmn|games}}, as nicknames are only allowed to be 10 characters.
* This movie and ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' are the only Pokémon movies to feature all of their generation's [[version mascot]]s. {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Blastoise}}, {{p|Pikachu}}, and {{p|Venusaur}} are all present in this movie, while {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} are present in the twelfth movie. Coincidentally, the Japanese premiere of ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'' was on the 11th anniversary of the Japanese premiere of this movie.
* The English title is a reference to {{wp|Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back}}. The Japanese title comes from ''The Empire Strikes Back'''s Japanese title, ''Teikoku no Gyakushuu''. This movie's special episode sequel, ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', is a reference to {{wp|Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi}}.
** The film's title also resembles the Japanese title of the SNES RPG ''{{wb|EarthBound}}'', said title being ''MOTHER 2: Gyiyg Strikes Back'' (MOTHER2ギーグの逆襲). Gyiyg (named "Giygas" in the English version) is an alien with psychic powers intent on conquering the world as revenge for a perceived betrayal. It should be noted that ''EarthBound'' was developed by the company now known as [[Creatures, Inc.]], and that Mewtwo himself bears some physical resemblance to Giygas as he appeared in ''EarthBound'''s predecessor, ''{{wb|Mother (video game)|MOTHER}}''.

===Errors===
* Early in the film, Ash engages in a battle with another Trainer. In one battle, the opponent's Golem, a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon, was defeated by Ash's Pikachu's Electric attack. In the games, {{type2|Ground}}s are immune to Electric attacks.
* In the English dub, three Pokémon are referred to by the wrong name. {{p|Pidgeot}} was called {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Scyther}} was called {{p|Alakazam}}, and {{p|Sandslash}} was called {{p|Sandshrew}}. In the audio commentary, [[4Kids Entertainment|4Kids]] stated that they decided to leave the Alakazam error when they noticed it as something for the children watching to notice and because they felt it was plausible in context that Team Rocket could make a mistake.
* When the three other Pokémon Trainers are taking off, Corey is seen doing it twice, the second time on a Fearow. However, when the trainers show off their parties later, Corey does not have a Fearow on his team.
* In the beginning of the English dub of the feature film, Raymond's Machamp is shown coming out of the Poké Ball twice, for an unknown reason.
* When Fergus releases his Gyarados into the water to ride on its back, its lips are blue instead of the normal yellow.
* Mewtwo is mistakenly colored a light blue instead of a light purple on the VHS and DVD cases.
* When Fergus runs over to his injured Gyarados, his {{p|Nidoqueen}} has the color scheme of a {{p|Nidoking}}.
* During the scene where Ash confronts Mewtwo, {{p|Rapidash}} was seen without flames.
* During the scene where Ash is looking at Fergus's Pokémon, his Japanese voice can be heard over the voice of the Pokémon.
* On the DVD scene selection, {{p|Togepi}} is listed as Pokémon {{p|Chikorita|#152}}.
* About 28:45 (DVD release) into the movie, Ash's pupils are entirely brown instead of black with brown near the bottom part of the eye.

===Dub edits===
*The plot in the dubbed English version contains a "fighting is wrong" moral and portrays Mewtwo as a cold heartless villain who just wants to take over Earth. It also contains anti-racism material. Meowth, agreeing with his clone, says, "Maybe if we started looking at what's the same instead of always looking at what's different, well who knows?" The Japanese version instead portrays Mewtwo as a confused being who cannot place himself among other living beings, so his stress of not being able to figure any of that out leads to his destruction of the laboratory on New Island, Team Rocket's new base, and eventually, his plan to get revenge on the world to prove he should be alive.
*During the battle between the Pokémon and their clones, the music that plays in the background is different in both versions: the Japanese version plays instrumental music very softly, while the English version plays ''[[Brother My Brother]]''.
*When Pikachu is repeatedly shocking Ash to try and bring him back to life, Misty says "Pikachu..." in the Japanese version, and "Please, no..." in the English version. A commentary revealed that the dubbers had many alternatives for this piece of dialog, one of them being Misty saying "My bike..." referring to a running gag in the anime.
*In the {{pmin|France|French}} dub of the movie, Misty's Staryu does not make a sound when it is released from its Poké Ball. In all other versions of the film, Staryu's "voice" can be heard twice.
*Three scenes detailing the history of Mewtwo's creation, a full twelve-minute sequence, were removed from the English dub. However, those three scenes were featured in other dubs. The first scene centered around a group of explorers who found an ancient engraving of Mew, and then finding Mew's eyelash. The second detailed the history of [[Dr. Fuji]] and his attempts to clone Mew, as well as {{an|Amber|his daughter}}, who had died as a child. The final scene detailed a young Mewtwo's interaction with clones of the [[Kanto]] starters as well as Amber Fuji. The latter two scenes were later dubbed and made into a short released with the DVD of ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', known as ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]''.
*Giovanni denies that Mewtwo's armor is meant to suppress its powers in the dub, stating that it is rather meant to "focus" them. It is stated outright in the original Japanese that the armor is meant to suppress the bulk of its powers.
*Miranda's story about the water of the tears that can revive people exists in the English version only, and is not in the Japanese version.
* In the Latin American dub, Corey was referred to as [[Gary Oak]].
*When Team Rocket is disguised as two Vikings, Brock comments that he wasn't aware that they existed anymore. Ash replies saying that they mostly live in Minnesota, which is an obvious reference to the NFL team, the Minnesota Vikings.
**However, in the Swedish dub, Ash replies that they live in {{pmin|Norway}}.
**In the Norwegian dub, Ash tells the opposite of the Swedish dub and say they mostly live in Sweden.
**In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish dub}}, Ash tells that there are Vikings in {{wp|Sipoo}}'s archipelago.
**In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish dub}}, Ash tells that they live in Scandinavia.
**In the {{pmin|Portugal|European Portuguese dub}}, Ash tells that they live in {{wp|Vila Franca de Xira}}, a city located to the northeast of {{wp|Lisbon}}.
**In the {{pmin|Latin America|Latin American dub}}, Ash tells that some play American Football.

== Japanese edits from original theatrical release ==

* In the wide shot of Mewtwo facing Dr. Fuji, who is explaining to him how he was created, two large test tubes were shown positioned on either side of the screen in front of the characters with a magnified image of each of them. These were pushed off to the edge of the screen in the newer version of the film.
* When Mewtwo is being suited up into Giovanni's armor, Giovanni is shown to be covered in shadow (much like his first appearances in the anime). In the newer version the scene was changed so he could be seen better, probably because his identity in the anime had already been revealed in ''[[EP063|Battle of the Badge]]''.
* A CGI panning effect was added to the gym floor when Giovanni has Mewtwo battle a trainer's {{p|Onix}}.
* When Mewtwo first summons the storm, the shadow color on his hand is changed from purple to pinkish-red.
* Mew floating up to the surface of the water in a bubble was completely re-animated.
* Throughout the film, the original hand-drawn clouds of Mewtwo's storm are replaced with more realistic looking CGI clouds. The water in the storm is also altered to have different shades of blue.
* Mewtwo's castle is changed from hand-drawn to CGI.
* The shot of the big doors opening was replaced with CGI doors. The original hand-drawn doors were actually seen in the US theatrical trailer for ''Pokémon the First Movie''. When the door closes in front of Ash, the scene now pans all the way back to Team Rocket facing the door when it was originally a {{wp|Dissolve (filmmaking)|dissolve}}.
* Another CGI panning effect was added for the shot when Rhyhorn is charging towards Mewtwo.
* The big reveal of Mewtwo's stadium was rendered into CGI.
* The scene with Ash walking forward with all the rescued Pokémon was altered to have them fade into visual sight. In the original, they were drawn as black silhouettes slowly walking outward through the smoke and their bodies interacted with it more. This was also seen in the US trailer of ''Pokémon the First Movie''.
* When Ash is looking down at the Pokémon fighting their clones, they were all originally drawn as silhouettes.
* The tears of life from the Pokémon were changed to CGI.

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==External links==
*[http://pokemonthemovie.warnerbros.com/ Official website]
*[http://dogasu.bulbagarden.net/comparisons/movies/mov01_video.html An article about the Japanese edits]
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokémon:_The_First_Movie Wikipedia article]
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190641/ ''Pokémon: The First Movie'' at IMDb]
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